Guidebook for Detroit
Food Scene
Great waterfront restaurant with marina backdrop. Sunday brunch- YUMM
22 residents recomanen
Sindbad's Restaurant and Marina
100 St Clair StGreat waterfront restaurant with marina backdrop. Sunday brunch- YUMM
Newly reopened Mediterranean bar with updated interior, outdoor seating, an expanded menu, and cocktails- features Mediterranean, Balkan, Albanian, Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine, and the expanded menu includes most of the original dishes with some added entrees and a late-night appetizer menu. Along with draft and bottled beer, wine, and cocktails
16 residents recomanen
Park Grill
15102 Kercheval AveNewly reopened Mediterranean bar with updated interior, outdoor seating, an expanded menu, and cocktails- features Mediterranean, Balkan, Albanian, Greek and Middle Eastern cuisine, and the expanded menu includes most of the original dishes with some added entrees and a late-night appetizer menu. Along with draft and bottled beer, wine, and cocktails
Side Street Diner
630 St Clair AveGreat local diner with outstanding Salmon Benedict!
Grosse Pointe fine dining steakhouse with an incredible wine selection
9 residents recomanen
The Hill Seafood & Chop House
123 Kercheval AveGrosse Pointe fine dining steakhouse with an incredible wine selection
High end fine dining restaurant inside of Motor City Casino with breathtaking views of Detroit. Dine before 6pm and get a four-course meal with drink for $55
7 residents recomanen
Iridescence
2901 Grand River AveHigh end fine dining restaurant inside of Motor City Casino with breathtaking views of Detroit. Dine before 6pm and get a four-course meal with drink for $55
Delicious dinner here in a fancy gastropub specializing in small plates (check out the pork belly sliders) last time I dined here I was just a couple booths down from Mayor Duggan!
55 residents recomanen
Wright & Company
1500 Woodward AveDelicious dinner here in a fancy gastropub specializing in small plates (check out the pork belly sliders) last time I dined here I was just a couple booths down from Mayor Duggan!
Shake Shack
660 Woodward AveGreat brunch spot with good burgers, gluten free buns, free WiFi
Luxe Bar & Grill- one of my go-to nearby dinner spots with a great happy hour daily 3-6
115 Kercheval Ave
115 Kercheval AvenueLuxe Bar & Grill- one of my go-to nearby dinner spots with a great happy hour daily 3-6
Hockeytown Cafe
2301 Woodward AveAttention hockey fans- this is a must see!
LOVED the Yellowfin Tuna Crudo, 28 day aged prime strip steak, OMG decadent!
6 residents recomanen
Red Dunn Kitchen
1331 TrumbullLOVED the Yellowfin Tuna Crudo, 28 day aged prime strip steak, OMG decadent!
Drinks & Nightlife
Trendy martini bar with $3 cheeseburgers for happy hour on Fridays (3-5p), $3 wells, $6 specialty drinks, and a big dog friendly patio!
7 residents recomanen
Old Pony Martini Pub
17008 Kercheval PlTrendy martini bar with $3 cheeseburgers for happy hour on Fridays (3-5p), $3 wells, $6 specialty drinks, and a big dog friendly patio!
Great bar with outstanding food and is usually my first choice for dinner. Free Wi-Fi. Try the chicken burrito- you'll have enough leftovers for 2 days
Telly's Place Inc
20791 Mack AveGreat bar with outstanding food and is usually my first choice for dinner. Free Wi-Fi. Try the chicken burrito- you'll have enough leftovers for 2 days
Had a burger here that was the size of my face and completely delicious I highly recommend! Great sandwiches also, nice bar staff, outdoor seating on nice days, pool tables, free WiFi and a cool juke box
45 residents recomanen
Bronx Bar
4476 2nd AveHad a burger here that was the size of my face and completely delicious I highly recommend! Great sandwiches also, nice bar staff, outdoor seating on nice days, pool tables, free WiFi and a cool juke box
Hockey dive bar with great food and perch dinner on Fridays
8 residents recomanen
Marge's Bar and Grill
15300 Mack AveHockey dive bar with great food and perch dinner on Fridays
Cabbage Patch Saloon
15130 Mack AveAuthentic Detroit bar- their Secret Superpower is outstanding omelets
Goodfella's Lounge
20912 Harper AveGreat place for a cold beer and some keno to watch a Tigers game
Favorite spot to grab food before a Lions game, and has a FREE SHUTTLE to and from events!
13 residents recomanen
The Old Shillelagh
349 Monroe StFavorite spot to grab food before a Lions game, and has a FREE SHUTTLE to and from events!
Quiet little bar with patina- hasn't been updated in quite some time and cash only. Very authentic!
11 residents recomanen
My Dad's Place
14911 Kercheval AvenueQuiet little bar with patina- hasn't been updated in quite some time and cash only. Very authentic!
HopCat
4265 Woodward AveGood pub with great food
My father was born above this speakeasy turned Dive bar. Great outdoor ambience with the canal in back which they used to float the kegs over during prohibition!
13 residents recomanen
Marshall's bar
14716 E JeffersonMy father was born above this speakeasy turned Dive bar. Great outdoor ambience with the canal in back which they used to float the kegs over during prohibition!
Their heavenly brewery in newly remodeled church is a spiritual experience of beers, just blocks away from the house!
19 residents recomanen
Atwater in the Park
1175 Lakepointe StTheir heavenly brewery in newly remodeled church is a spiritual experience of beers, just blocks away from the house!
Who doesn't love a brewery.. check out their Grosse Pointe Park location in a remodeled church just blocks away from the house!
39 residents recomanen
Atwater Brewery & Tap House
237 Jos CampauWho doesn't love a brewery.. check out their Grosse Pointe Park location in a remodeled church just blocks away from the house!
Peel and eat shrimp and lobster rolls are two of my favorites here at this waterfront marina bar. Great sightseeing just up Jefferson from the house and they just added a beautiful new rooftop bar!
6 residents recomanen
Mike's on the Water
24600 Jefferson AvenuePeel and eat shrimp and lobster rolls are two of my favorites here at this waterfront marina bar. Great sightseeing just up Jefferson from the house and they just added a beautiful new rooftop bar!
Enchanting renovated firehouse complete with fire poles and original subway tile- authentically historic with excellent food!
23 residents recomanen
The Apparatus Room
250 W Larned StEnchanting renovated firehouse complete with fire poles and original subway tile- authentically historic with excellent food!
Sightseeing
The Handlebar Detroit is a fun way to see downtown on a pedal driven trolley while drinking- loads of fun and great way to meet new people!
190 Gratiot Ave
190 Gratiot AvenueThe Handlebar Detroit is a fun way to see downtown on a pedal driven trolley while drinking- loads of fun and great way to meet new people!
Super fun rolling drinking tour of downtown! Not just for bachelor or bachelorette parties and graduation- great way to sightsee downtown and meet new people!
9 residents recomanen
Detroit Cycle Pub
2208 Cass AvenueSuper fun rolling drinking tour of downtown! Not just for bachelor or bachelorette parties and graduation- great way to sightsee downtown and meet new people!
Parks & Nature
Belle Isle Park
Simply gorgeous and serene!
Arts & Culture
Cobo Arena
1 Washington BlvdConvention and events center
Institut d'Art de Detroit
5200 Woodward AveOutstanding museum, a must see!
Entertainment & Activities
Ford Field
2000 Brush StGO LIONS!!
Paddleboarding, rafting, surfing, skiing and historical tours in our own neighborhood!
15 residents recomanen
Detroit River Sports
14601 Riverside BlvdPaddleboarding, rafting, surfing, skiing and historical tours in our own neighborhood!
kayak outfitter and guided tour company right in the heart of our own neighborhood!! Come take a tour on the water through the Detroit River and our local canals!!
Detroit Outpost
12550 Freud Stkayak outfitter and guided tour company right in the heart of our own neighborhood!! Come take a tour on the water through the Detroit River and our local canals!!
Getting Around
Bike rental along the water next to Atwater Brewery, offers guided tours- perfect for a day trip to Belle Isle!
19 residents recomanen
Wheelhouse Detroit
1340 Atwater StBike rental along the water next to Atwater Brewery, offers guided tours- perfect for a day trip to Belle Isle!