If you are a foodie in Michigan, here are some spots I recommend that aren't chain restaurants
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Metro Detroit
Metro Detroit
Make sure you try the deviled eggs!
Charlie's Still on Main
Great carry out place, my fav handheld is the steak and cheese. Hubbys is the burger and the butterscotch gelato!
Mimmo
great steak and charcuterie
Lyon Grill | 1-248-437-4903 | South Lyon, MI
great place for a meet up any time of the day! They serve coffee, ice creams, bagels, sandwiches and have a full bar!
The Corner Social
My favorite pizza in South Lyon
Mancini's Kitchen
Cute date night spot- the spicy marg is top tier
Single Barrel Social
I have not had a bad meal here. The food is always great
Diamond Jim Brady's Bistro Bar
The veal marsala is my fav! They also have the best sangria in town!
Maisano's Italian Restaurant
Very unique restaurant to dine at! Beautiful building and amazing food
The Whitney
Fav sushi spot. They also say the mansion is haunted!
Shiro Restaurant
You must try the tacos dorados- the only downside to this restaurant is its first come first serve and they're always busy so expect a wait
BARRIO COCINA Y TEQUILERIA
small taco spot! I love the caldo
Burrito King
Love coming here for mimosa flights and the pork belly quesadilla!
MI.MOSA
They have a unique twist on bar food. I highly recommend You have to try their BOOZY ice cream
Browndog Barlor & Restaurant
This bar is so dark and romantic. The drinks are incredibly unique and crafted with high end ingredients with a mixologist in front of you. HIGHLY recommend
The Oakland
My favorite Mexican restaurant in the D! The asada tacos and my fav and always accompanied with a jumbo corona margarita 🇲🇽
Mi Pueblo
You HAVE to stop by on a weekend morning and try the Tres Leches donut. It is so fluffy and moist and topped with a homemade vanilla bean whipped cream and fruit 🤤
Donut Bar + Coffee
This special is very special to me as this was my wedding venue. All of my guest raved for months about the food and ambience. This Italian restaurant is a must try when you're in the area. It's open to the public but also host private events for bru...
Cafe Cortina
This place is a Christian bookstore and coffee house. They also have ice cream and handhelds made fresh upon ordering. I also love that they display art from local artists for sale and always have a table set up with free book and flyers of resources...
Java House
The zip sauce here is memorable. No other restaurant has been able to beat their sauce in my opinion! I love it so much I order steak bites and zip as an appetizer then a tavern burger with fries and more zip sauce for dipping!
Redcoat Tavern
I live over 30 minutes away from this ice cream stop but it's the ONLY place I will go for soft serve. They have so many unique flavors and the creamy texture is chefs kiss. My husband loves hardscoop and tells everyone to try their lemon bar flavor!...
The Press and Scoop
This restaurant is located in a office building and is only open for breakfast and lunch. Even though it's in a unique location, the food is phenomenal. They have a huge election to choose from but my favorite is the Monte Cristo crêpe
Lena's Kitchen
Great family owned Coney Island it far sur passes all other Coney Islands in Michigan. Their Greek dressing is chiefs kiss!
Novi Coney Island
Dua Vino is a great new addition to downtown South Lyon. On the first floor it's a modern and romantic restaurant and on the third floor a bar with giant windows they open in the summer to get a beautiful view. Be sure to try the focaccia 🤤
