For our first podcast episode, we’re sharing with you our current favorite restaurant picks so you won’t have to ask “Where are we eating?” in the next few days!

We love the Detroit food scene and it’s seriously hard to identify only a few places where you can spend the night chilling in a casual restaurant setting or feasting in a fancier, fine dining place. Because there’s just so many places that are in our top list today, we present you 16 restaurants to eat like a local in Detroit:

Roast

Address: 42.3322046,-83.0527607,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x883b2d30ec81be69:0xd68bc2f0be8350d2!8m2!3d42.3322007!4d-83.050572?hl=en">1128 Washington Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226 Downtown Detroit
Phone: (313) 961-2500
Website: www.roastdetroit.com
Rating: 4 stars
Price Range: $$$

Who doesn’t love Happy Hour? We bet everybody does! Good deals are always expected from restaurants offering happy hour specials to their guests and Roast is no exception.

Roast, located in Downtown Detroit, was awarded Best Steakhouse by Hour Detroit Magazine and they own that title for a reason. A white tablecloth, fine dining restaurant, their menu boasts of a variety of food items that will surely make your mouth water. Steaks and chops, anyone?

Happy Hour food menu begins at 4:30pm Monday thru Friday until 6:30pm and is only served at the bar area. Their food menu usually costs around $40 to $50 per item but Happy Hour you’ll get them half the price. Be sure to arrive early to get your spot as Roast gets packed with guests easily.

Scotty Simpson’s

Address: 42.4004529,-83.2616961,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8824b58511778ec9:0xbe039413eab6c156!8m2!3d42.400449!4d-83.2595074?hl=en">22200 Fenkell St, Detroit, MI 48223
Phone: (313) 533-0950
Website: www.scottysfishandchips.com
Rating: 4.5 stars
Price Range: $$

If you’re a fish and chips person, Scotty Simpson’s is the place to be. They are best known for their golden fries and onion rings that has that melt in your mouth goodness that will leave you wanting for more.

We like this place so much because these guys know how to fry their stuff and seriously, if you haven’t tried it while you’re in Detroit, you don’t know what you’re missing! Scotty Simpson’s can make you feel at home, just chilling and enjoying your fried goodies.

To top if all off, they’re desserts is just as amazing as their fish and chips. They bake their own pie so make sure to grab a piece when you visit.

Jolly Pumpkin

Address: 42.3512795,-83.0674065,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8824d2b083705d33:0x4738a72dbe5c1b9a!8m2!3d42.3512756!4d-83.0652178?hl=en">441 W Canfield Ste 9, Detroit, MI 48201 Midtown, Cass Corridor
Phone: (313) 262-6115
Website: www.jollypumpkin.com
Rating: 4 stars
Price range: $$

A great pizza place with equally great sour beer, Jolly Pumpkin is a place that shouldn’t be missed when in Detroit.

Enjoy the rustic feel of this restaurant as you make your way to their wide selection of pizza and pasta choices available. Jolly Pumpkin’s very own craft brewery lets you experience a variety of beer options from stouts and ciders to sours.

When you visit, make sure to order their delicious truffle fries, veggie burger, and Brussels sprouts pizza!

 

Andrews On The Corner

Address: 42.3364869,-83.0201487,17z/data=!4m12!1m6!3m5!1s0x883b2ccb05c93e8f:0xc1d7b960f782d621!2sAndrews+on+the+Corner!8m2!3d42.336483!4d-83.01796!3m4!1s0x883b2ccb05c93e8f:0xc1d7b960f782d621!8m2!3d42.336483!4d-83.01796?hl=en">201 Joseph Campau St, Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: (313) 259-8325
Website: www.andrewsonthecorner.com
Rating: 4 stars
Price Range: $

Get to enjoy delicious food and great atmosphere at Andrews On The Corner.

Being one of Detroit’s oldest restaurants, it has established itself as the go-to place for anyone looking to chill on a great night. Be sure to order their Stacked Corned Beef or their Wings while pairing it with a pint of beer.

And hey, don’t hesitate to go for the jukebox if you want to play your jams!

Atwater Brewery

Address: 42.3373594,-83.0206698,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x883b2ccb1492ba5f:0x41e38d184c104be7!8m2!3d42.3373555!4d-83.0184811?hl=en">237 Joseph Campau St, Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: (313) 877-9205
Website: www.atwaterbeer.com
Rating: 3.5
Price Range: $

If acoustic open mic nights and painting parties thrill you, Atwater Brewery is the place to be.

The restaurant offers a selection of board games on hand that you can pair with your favorite brew for a fun night with friends. What we like about Atwater is their comfortable and open space that makes it cozy and perfect for a great night out.

Looking to sign up for a membership at any bars in Detroit? Sign up at Atwater’s mug club to enjoy special perks and discounts.

Ottava Via

Address: 42.331602,-83.0679228,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x883b2d4f801b3d97:0x2fed9b7960d1d4c6!8m2!3d42.3315981!4d-83.0657341?hl=en">1400 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216 Corktown
Phone: (313) 962-5500
Rating: 4 stars
Price Range: $$

Freshly-cooked Truffle Pasta? Yes please!

Ottava Via may not look big and spectacular from the outside but from the inside, it’s pleasantly surprising with that clean and rustic feel that will transport you to worlds unimaginable. Plus, the service was great and on point.

We’re currently on a low carb diet and cannot eat pasta as much as we want to, but their pasta is so worth it that we might just end up at Ottava Via on a cheat day.

 

 

Bucharest Grill

Address: 42.3311633,-83.070948,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x883b2d5ab1f2e8c1:0x5c36cf982ce861e3!8m2!3d42.3311594!4d-83.0687593?hl=en">1623 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
Phone: (313) 965-3111
Website: www.bucharestgrill.com
Rating: 3.5 stars
Price Range: $

There are also cheaper and equally amazing places like Bucharest where you can head on over to grab their best-selling shawarma, quesadilla, and burgers.

Service is pretty good with a streamlined system that allows customers to go in, order and pay, pick up the food, walk out, and enjoy your delicious order wherever you want.

If you’re looking to stay, don’t fret. Bucharest finally added a dining area for customers who wanted to sit down and enjoy their meal in the restaurant.

Green Dot Stables

Address: 42.32189,-83.073659,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x883b2d677b9b98b1:0xd9c26cfd9a02185f!8m2!3d42.3218861!4d-83.0714703?hl=en">2200 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48216
Phone: (313) 962-5588
Website: www.greendotstables.com
Rating: 4 stars
Price Range: $

Going out with a big group for a night out can be a bit tricky sometimes, especially if you don’t have a good place in mind. Luckily for you, there’s Green Dot Stables that we can recommend for a night out with a group of friends.

The restaurant has an energetic vibe that lets you and your gang stay up until 2:00am to enjoy a huge selection of sliders that ranges from pork, chicken, fish, cheeseburgers, and even kimchi!

We recommend this because we like how creative they are on their menu choices to ensure that customers keep coming back. How creative? Think mystery meat slider and s’more slider. You know what to do – order the bunch and pick your faves.

Batch Brewing

Address: 42.3284259,-83.0655857,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x883b2d4f883a898f:0x7bda3b2cb463bd80!8m2!3d42.328422!4d-83.063397?hl=en">1400 Porter St, Detroit, MI 48216 Corktown
Phone: (313) 338-8008
Website: www.batchbrewingcompany.com
Rating: 4.5 stars
Price Range: $$

The eclectic assortment of beer and tap by Batch Brewing will keep you coming back. There’s always something new and unique in the board and this is one thing we like about this place.

Batch Brewing also has great pretzels and other food selections that you can pair up with your beer of choice. Perhaps the most iconic thing about this place that makes sit stand out among the rest are their beer slushes that proves to be amazingly refreshing on a hot summer day.

When visiting Batch, you have the option to stay at the large patio for an outdoor setting or stay inside the brewery.

Rose’s Fine Foods

Address: 42.3640563,-82.979537,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8824d4918f8371cb:0x4c702110124e26e5!8m2!3d42.3640524!4d-82.9773483?hl=en">10551 E Jefferson Ave, Detroit, MI 48214
Phone: (313) 822 2729
Website: www.rosesfinefood.com
Rating: 3.5 stars
Price Range: $$

Roses Fine Foods is highly recommended if you’re going out early in the day as breakfast is their specialty. We think the best thing about this place is how they’re experimental with everything that they do so it makes them unique.

Everything is made-from-scratch food with quality local ingredients. From the outside, it may look like just an old hole-in-the-wall neighborhood diner but the people waiting outside, and their offerings say otherwise.

Service is good with a host available to seat you or take down your name in case of a wait. When you visit, don’t forget to ask for their daily specials!

Original Pancake House

Address: 42.4727148,-83.2372449,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8824c8338c8afa73:0x10ffc34120656f0!8m2!3d42.4727109!4d-83.2350562?hl=en">19355 W 10 Mile Rd Southfield, MI 48075
Phone: (248) 357-3399
Website: www.originalpancakehouse.com
Rating: 4 stars
Price Range: $$

A place not exactly in Detroit but *near* Detroit where you can grab one of the best bacon pancakes you’ll ever have!

Worth a visit if you’re craving for a great breakfast menu. The best thing about this place is that you really can’t choose wrong. Order anything on the menu and you’ll be impressed. Their service is also spotless but prepare for long lines on weekends on all locations. But then again, it will be worth the wait.

Don’t leave without trying their signature Apple Pancake, their Dutch Baby, or even their gourmet crepes and unique omelets.

Stache Intl.

Address: 42.3448066,-83.0411811,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8824d2d6802f7af3:0x4bb23e3e340f5bd8!8m2!3d42.3448027!4d-83.0389924?hl=en">1416 Fisher Fwy Detroit’s Eastern Market, Detroit, MI 48207
Phone: (313) 974-6895
Website: www.stacheinternational.com
Rating: 4.5 stars
Price Range: $$

Stache International in the Eastern Market boasts of their incredible Stache Favorite Sandwich made of housemade bologna, smoked thick-cut bacon, caramelized onion, melted American cheese and a tangy Carolina mustard on grilled garlic bread. Now if it doesn’t sound appetizing and mouthwatering to you, we don’t know what is!

You know a restaurant has so many great choices when you end up ordering a lot just to get a taste of everything – that is how it is here at Stache International.

What’s best? The cool and hip atmosphere complements the unique and delicious food offering. It’s funky and unassuming which makes it a nice spot for a new sandwich bar you’ll start to love.

Sister Pie

Address: 42.3586364,-83.0007715,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x8824d3672d48c3b9:0xb63b76d33ac68952!8m2!3d42.3586325!4d-82.9985828?hl=en">8066 Kercheval St, Detroit, MI 48214
Phone: (313) 447-5550
Website: www.sisterpie.com
Rating: 4.5 stars
Price Range: $$

Calling all dessert lovers out there! Let’s head on over to Sister Pie for best-tasting, best-selling pies.

Their pies are so great that it sells out early everyday so if you’re planning to get a slice or a whole pie, drop by early. Honestly, we’ve been there a few times but only actually bought anything a couple of times because we got in too late and all the pies are sold out! Unfortunate, we know. But hey, we keep coming back for a taste of that heavenly pies!

We really must commend their store – it’s cute and clean. There were plenty of seating room inside if you want to chill and a couple of tables outside to sit if you want the open air. Their food offerings may be a little pricey but you really can’t complain with the quality they are providing. Be sure to order the Buckwheat Chocolate Chip and the Salted Maple when you visit.

Wahlburgers

Address: 42.3356627,-83.0438104,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x883b2d2c07c6fdfb:0x4abc418e2f2714b!8m2!3d42.3356588!4d-83.0416217?hl=en">569 Monroe St, Detroit MI 48226
Phone: (313) 209-4499
Website: www.walhburgersrestaurant.com
Rating: 3.5 stars
Price Range: $$

Owned by Mark Wahlberg and his brothers, Walhburger is a pretty nice burger place in Detroit that serves fantastic burgers and sides paired with your favorite beer.

The service was good and attentive, and we love that they put their signature Wahl sauce (a ketchup and mayo mixture) in everything you order. It’s a hit!

However, if you’re visiting during the peak hours, it’s best to give yourself extra 20 minutes or so to wait to be seated.

 

Five Guys Burgers

Address: 508 Monroe St, Detroit, MI 48226 Greektown
Phone: (313) 237-7777
Website: www.fiveguys.com
Rating: 3.5 stars
Price Range: $

Located right in the heart of Greektown, Five Guys is known for their fresh, hot, and ready to eat food. We recommend trying the Cajun handcut fries with your burger and you’ll thank us later!

Five Guys is not only great for dinner but also for late night snacks. Who would’ve thought that this place gets packed at 2:00am on a Saturday?

The friendly staff and the location are also a perfect complement for the good burgers.

National Coney Island

Address: Detroit Metropolitan Airport-North Terminal 601 Rogell Detroit, Detroit, MI 48242
Phone: (734) 413-2800
Website: www.nationalconeyisland.com
Rating: 3 stars
Price Range: $

If ever you get hungry while waiting for your flight at Detroit Airport, drop by the National Coney Island for your dose of coney dogs or breakfast goodies.

Service here is quick and friendly. The place gets a little too crowded during the peak hours but during mornings, there weren’t much people to compete with.

We like the variety of choices for their menu items as well as the number of available toppings for the hotdogs.