You can't visit Detroit and not try the main street food that Detroiter's swear by....Coney Island Hot Dog.
A Coney is a hot dog in a bun topped with a savory meat sauce and sometimes other toppings. It is often offered as part of a menu of classic American "diner" dishes and often at Coney Island restaurants. Take your pick as to what place you get it from. Once you've had a Coney, feel free to try some of the other fine establishments on this page.
Ivy Kitchen and Cocktails is a Black-owned Restaurant featuring Contemporary American fare and cocktail bar located in Detroit, MI. Stop by for brunch, lunch and dinner.
Sugarland Lounge and Eatery Sugarland Lounge & Eatery serves the Detroit Metro Area. Soul Food and seafood with a sugar twist. There is also a bar and lounging area (Coming Soon)21+ years Only.
Marrow Detroit's first neighborhood butcher shop & restaurant hybrid. They are a three-time James Beard Award-nominated restaurant and whole animal butcher shop. There mission states;
"Our mission is to promote, utilize and advance a healthy, local, and sustainable food system. We work directly with local farmers and producers to guarantee that you're getting quality food from people we trust. Because we know where our animals are raised, what they eat, and how they were slaughtered, we can not only promise great taste, but we can also ensure you’re getting meat that is ethically harvested, healthier for you, and better for the planet. We buy whole animals and break them down in-house with a no-waste mentality. Whether you’re dining with us or taking food to go from our butcher shop, you can feel good about the impact your dollar has on the small ecosystem our business works to support."
Mumma Maria's House The décor in the small room, which holds just four tables, is homey, if your home contains a glass-doored beverage fridge. Tablecloths and curtains are old-school red-checked and there are old family photos are on the walls.
Saffron De Twah is an award-winning modern Moroccan restaurant on the East Side of Detroit. In 2020, Saffron De Twah was a James Beard semi-finalist for Best New Restaurant.
Chartreuse Kitchen and Cocktails. Yelp! Restaurant of the Year in Detroit – 2018. Yelp! Restaurant of the Year in Detroit – 2017. Detroit Free Press Restaurant of the Year – 2016
Anita's Kitchen What started out as nothing more than an idea in 1981 in THEIR small kitchen on Drayton Street in Ferndale, has come full circle to the restaurants they are today. Their flagship, full-service restaurant, Anita’s Kitchen, features their traditional Lebanese recipes, craft cocktails, beer, raw juices and smoothies as well as fabulous street side Woodward Avenue patio dining.
Central Kitchen and Bar Central Kitchen + Bar features Contemporary American cuisine in a casual and welcoming environment. There is something that appeals to everyone, from the selection of purveyors of produce and meats, to creating original infusions for hand crafted cocktails.
Midnight Temple Diners’ senses will be tingled when they walk into the restaurant. The restaurant will have a cozy interior fashioned to feel like a traditional Indian home with the energy of a pub. DJs such as Donovan Glover and Blaqgold will regularly be on hand to spin Motown, Hip Hop, and R&B, while DJ Ice will offer a mix of Bollywood music and Punjabi Bhangra on Sundays. Mehndi nights will take place on Wednesdays where customers may get their hands decorated with temporary ink.
Wright and Company. One of Detroit's most beautiful spaces is located in the heart of downtown with panoramic views of Woodward. James Beard nominated Chef/Partner Marc Djozlija and executive Chef Kyle Schutte create seasonal menus around a composed shared plates concept.
Brooklyn Street Located in Detroit's Corktown, Brooklyn Street Local is a neighborhood restaurant that features Liberian cuisine with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Liberian cuisine is one of the most flavor-filled cuisines in West Africa! Their mission states; "to share Liberia's exotic aromas, cultures, and values while building bonds with our guests one meal at a time."
Yum Village in West Village Their goal: "Fresh-made, delicious Afro-Caribbean Food & Drinks available to every village." "Our kitchen allows us to offer chef-prepared meals which are efficiently priced to what the community can afford. We’ll bring ready-to-eat meals to you — at home, work, school, or on the go to your Village of choice. Together we can make a just food village, where good food is affordable and accessible to all."
Milano Bakery Milano Bakery and Café opened in May 1975 and is located in Downtown Detroit Michigan, Milano Bakery and Café is a top-rated restaurant with award-winning pastry chefs and artisan bakers.
HOCKEYTOWN Cafe Head down to Hockeytown Cafe, a tribute to the Red Wings, offering great food and drinks. They have over 30 flat screen TVs and Detroit Red Wings memorabilia. Enjoy starters, oven pizza, plates, craft beer, and more! Good food and a fun atmosphere in the heart of Detroit.
Jet's Pizza signature 8 Corner Pizza® made with premium mozzarella & your choice of toppings. 8 crispy Detroit-Style corner slices.