As a full-blown foodie, here are my recs if you are travelling to the Metro-Detroit area, or live around here and need some ideas.
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Ferndale / Royal Oak
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Birmingham / Berkley
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Ferndale / Royal Oak
These restaurants are super local to me because I'm located in Ferndale. Highly recommend these!
Incredible tacos, sonoran hot dogs, and cocktails. Have good vegan options.
Imperial - A Joint, Roadhouse, Honky-Tonk Or Tavern...
Great pizza for all dietary restrictions. There's rarely a wait with the amount of seating they have.
Como's Pizza
Great service, atmosphere, food, and drinks. I've never had to wait for a table.
Barrel House Ferndale
This place is so cool and have the most amazing cocktails. A bit on the pricey-side but well worth your money. The food is also fantastic!
Syndicate Ferndale - Downtown, Ferndale, MI
Detroit Fleat has great food and also have a rotation of food trucks outside
DETROIT FLEAT
If you love sour beer, you're going to love Ferndale Project. The only downside to this restaurant is the live music…it can be a bit too loud in my opinion, but if you love live music, you'll have a blast.
Ferndale Project
I've only been here for brunch, but it was amazing. Great service too.
One Eyed-Betty's | Ferndale, MI
Lebanese food that is delish
Anita's Kitchen - Ferndale
The food and drinks never disappoint here. They also have a huge list of beer options. They gave a vegan menu and a regular menu available. Highly recommend making a reservation
Ale Mary's Beer Hall Royal Oak Bar
Great sushi. I've only ever gotten carryout so I can't tell you about the dining experience.
Sake Sushi - Royal Oak
Incredible wood fired pizza
Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina | Italian in Royal Oak
Clawson
Love this place for Mexican food
Mojave Cantina - Clawson
Food is great, staff is friendly, the atmosphere is chill. Great spot for some food and beer.
Grand River Brewery | Brewery in Michigan
Super unique spot. It's a restaurant/cafe inside of a kitchy shop. I had the most amazing espresso martini when I was there last.
Three Cats Restaurant & Bar
the best sushi in town
Noble Fish - Clawson
This place is so cool inside & has great food.
Noori Chicken/ Noori Pocha
this place is AWESOME. They do different themed drinks in their private lounge. You must make a reservation!
Weiss Distilling Co - To create original flavors and a magical experience!
Detroit
The best hearty sandwiches. You'll never leave hungry. They have a vegan tempeh rueben that I dream about weekly
Mudgie's Deli & Wine Shop
My favorite pizza spot
Pie Sci Pizza | Detroit
This is hands down my FAVORITE restaurants with my FAVORITE meal of all time: Japanese BBQ Eggplant...just do yourself a favor and order that dish
Ima Izakaya Corktown | Award-winning Japanese Ramen Restaurant and Bar in Detroit
Amazing food, staff, location, and vibe. Side note: This is where I got married
Cork and Gabel
Honest John's is amazing and they service breakfast all day. Plenty of vegan options as well. Do yourself a favor and try their curly friends.
Honest John's
My all time favorite brunch spot. They have a very convenient system where you pay for the food as you order…so when you are done eating, you can just get up and leave and don't have to wait around for the bill
The Brooklyn Street Local
Incredible food, service, and atmosphere.
Alpino Detroit | Detroit
Don't underestimate a food truck in a gas station parking lot because this food SLAPS
Detroit 75 Kitchen
A fantastic date night spot in the center of downtown Detroit.
Parc Detroit | Contemporary Dining In Downtown
Other
A gorgeous farm-to-table restaurants with top notch food, drinks, and staff. They have a rotating seasonal menu based on the produce they are growing on the farm on the property. Highly recommended booking an reservation in advance.
Sylvan Table - Farm To Table Restaurant
The best Mexican Cuisine!
El Charro of Fraser
Birmingham / Berkley
Great restaurant and even better cocktails. I would definitely make a reservation
Social
Griffin Claw has some of the best beer. They also have really good food.
Griffin Claw Brewing Company
An amazing brunch spot!
Commonwealth Cafe
Troy
THE BEST RAMEN EVER YOU MUST GO
Shiromaru - Troy, MI
Very good Italian food! The decor inside is very old school Italian
Maggiano's - Italian
The food is so good and they have the BEST Baklava!
The Great Greek Mediterranean Grill | Greek and Mediterranean Food | Restaurant & Catering
A fantastic spot for a bear and a burger. I've never had a bad experience.
Troy, MI | Sedona Taphouse
I've only had carryout from there, but it was really good!
Sapporo Sushi
the BEST baked goods you'll ever have. They also serve delicious coffee.
TOUS les JOURS: French Asian Bakery - Freshly Baked Everyday
