Detroit, Michigan is home to local restaurants ranging from fine dining to casual and eclectic atmospheres.
There are some fine dining choices within about an hour's drive from downtown and a selection along the border as well. Consider a long ride and customs and you will be for some dining experiences worth your time and effort. Detroit has food from around the world, and you can satisfy the most unusual and demanding of palates. Ethnic selections are conveniently bunched together in certain districts and there is good wholesome American fare in plenty. The better known places are uniformly busy, so do not take the chance to drop in without a reservation unless it is a Café or Grill.
Try the Alan Manor on priority if you have time for just one meal in the area. It is in Windsor and features both Western and Turkish cuisine. The hospitality lends a special touch as the family that owns the place tends to guests in person. It is a good choice for an eclectic party, for you will find everything from vegetarian selections to rare meats such as pheasant and venison on offer. Rich Turkish desserts linger with you even after you have left, as does the ambience of the quaint house in which this special restaurant is housed.
The Vintage Goose is another special place on Detroit's dining map. It features an unusual menu and a memorable atmosphere. Set in verdant surroundings, on the edge of Lake Erie, it is an ideal place for a leisurely lunch. There are some outstanding vineyards in the area and you can combine your meal with some education on how to blend food with wine.
Elaine's Bistro is rated highly and offers intimacy and romance with a very French flavor. It is not very far from the center of town and the lady of the house will be pleased to educate you on the wine. This is a good choice when you are with that special companion.
Porcino is a long way in to a rustic area but a most engaging experience. Everything is fresh and made in an open kitchen and the presentation is as uplifting as the bright colors and décor. This is fusion cuisine at its best, with a Mediterranean bias. You will find touches from California all the way to Asia as the owner experiments to give you something to stand apart from most American restaurants.
Detroit's Greek town has an obvious selection of many Greek restaurants. The Olympia has large portions, affordable prices and pleasing service. The food is always fresh and you are sure to enjoy the experience. The restaurant gives you an after-dinner option as well as it is connected to a Casino.
The Information Technology industry has brought many people from India to Michigan and cuisine from the sub-continent is available in plenty in the Metro area. Indian food is marked by a number of different styles of food preparation, most often with the use of exotic herbs and spices. It has a rich array of vegetarian food as most Indians shun meat. The India Garden in Sterling Heights offers samplers of most variations of Indian cuisine.
Middle Eastern food also has many vegetarian choices and it is generally cooked in healthy form. Meats are also prepared in distinctive fashion. Al-Raushee in Royal Oak serves large portions and meat often done rare, comes with generous amounts of flavored rice or fresh vegetables.
Sala Thai is popular for lunch. The noodles are an outstanding introduction to the food of Bangkok and its surrounding countryside and the service is quick enough to meet a tight schedule, especially if you have afternoon appointments away from the downtown area. The Thang Long is another interesting choice for it offers Vietnamese selections, apart from Thai fare.
The Little Tree Sushi Bar is an elegant choice with a Patio option apart from the usual bars. 5 specialists display their food preparation skills and the presentations are a visual delight. Guests you prefer more substantial portions can select satisfying Filipino dushes.
Mexican Town has food from all over the South American continent apart from delicious Mexican fare. Los Galanes is a typical example with friendly service and a casual ambience that goes very well with the food. Dancing and entertainment accompany homemade tortillas on weekend nights.
The Blue Nile Ethiopian restaurant adds to the very international breadth of restaurants which the area has to offer. The place is quiet and the service so caring that it transports you to the ancient continent across the ocean. The menu is wide ranging and can delight everyone from the most voracious carnivore to those who prefer to feast on beans and grain. The signature honey wine is a must.
Good standard American food that the whole family can enjoy is available in the downtown area in plenty of numbers and with generous portions. Do not worry if you are a meat and potatoes person. Some visitors from abroad may enjoy a meal at a typical American Diner. The Motown Café Grille on Cadillac Square is one of the good choices you can make, if you would like good quality with a familiar and typical menu.
