Diners' Choice: Best Value restaurants in Detroit / Eastern Michigan

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Nine Kitchen + Bar

4.5

4.5 (13)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Ferndale

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of downtown Ferndale, Nine Kitchen + Bar is an upscale cocktail lounge and New American bistro offering a refined yet approachable dining experience. Our menu features elevated small plates and creative entrees crafted with seasonal ingredients, prefect for sharing or savoring solo. Sip your way through our expertly curated cocktails list in a stylish, intimate setting designed for both lively nights out and laid-back evenings. whether you're joining us for a date night, celebration, or spontaneous nightcap, Nine is where good taste meets great vibes.

Top review

Bindu

Dined 3 days ago

Dined at Nine last night. Service by Drew was outstanding. Appetizers and drinks were nice as well. Great service and would come back again. Congrats Drew on your well deserved promotion!

Soul Cafe

4.9

4.9 (200)

$30 and under

American

West Bloomfield

About the restaurant

The Soul Café provides a mouthwatering kosher menu featuring gourmet soups, salads, sandwiches pizzas, pastas and more in a warm and relaxed environment. Complete with a community table, fireplace and outdoor dining the Soul Café provides an excellent opportunity to meet friends, get some work done or grab a quick bite.

The Café is part of Friendship Circle's Soul Projects, which focuses on providing vocational opportunities to adults with special needs. The Café teaches adults with special needs the skills of food prep, cooking, hosting and serving.

Top review

Abigail

Dined on May 21, 2025

We had great food and the staff was really friendly with our kids!

Klavon's Pizzeria & Pub

4.9

4.9 (15)

$30 and under

Pizzeria

Jackson

About the restaurant

At Klavon's, we create memorable dining experiences that bring people together. For 18 years, we've perfected our craft with a focus on excellent service, consistent quality, and attention to detail. Join us for your next special occasion – our welcoming team is ready to treat you like family.

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CHRIS

Dined 1 day ago

Great Food and atmosphere. Would like a larger draft beer selection.

Prost Wine Bar & Charcuterie

4.9

4.9 (156)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Frankenmuth

About the restaurant

Prost! is a refreshing experience located downtown Frankenmuth! Offering a wide selection of wine and beer from around the globe, along with perfectly crafted cocktails. Our menu encompasses the European culture from imported charcuterie and cheese, shareable plates, salads, paninis and heartier dishes. We are dedicated to ensuring our guests are given a welcoming experience and bringing something new to the community for all to enjoy!

In the summer, our intimate dining space opens to the wonderful outdoors, leading to a patio on Main St.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Top review

DavidVIP

Dined 5 days ago

We are taking a family trip through Michigan, and this was my family’s unanimous best dinner choice of the trip

Farmhouse Kitchen & Ale

4.8

4.8 (183)

$31 to $50

American

Camden

About the restaurant

For reservations over 6 guest please call the restaurant. (517) 368-3663
Farmhouse Kitchen & Ale brings an upscale yet laid back atmosphere with a diverse menu built with high quality, fresh ingredients. From the fish tacos to the prime hand cut steaks, Farmhouse Kitchen & Ale has something for everyone. Seasonal cocktails, local beers, and an approachable wine selection pair perfectly with any lunch or dinner, and you’ll always have something new to try with daily chef’s specials coming out of the beautifully renovated open kitchen!

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Cathleen

Dined 4 days ago

dinner was great and we loved the fact that there’s an open kitchen so you can watch them preparing the meals . our waitress was very nice and attentive

Baobab Fare

4.8

4.8 (46)

$30 and under

East African

Detroit

About the restaurant

A celebration of East African  food & culture.

Bringing the vibrant flavors of East Africa to Detroit, Baobab Fare is a restaurant founded by refugees from Burundi that embodies the spirit of “Detroit Ni Nyumbani” — Detroit is Home.

Baobab Fare serves 100% halal homestyle East African dishes in a bright, welcoming space that also offers coffee, tea, and fresh juices. All of our desserts are vegan and much of the menu is naturally gluten-free, accommodating many dietary restrictions and preferences.

Esquire Magazine and Eater both named Baobab Fare one of the Best New Restaurants in the country when it debuted in 2021, and the restaurant and its owners have been recognized multiple times by the James Beard Awards as semifinalists. In 2024, co-owners Hamissi Mamba & Nadia Nijimbere were finalists in the Outstanding Restaurateur category.

Top review

SabinVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Always an excellent experience - wonderful job to the team who makes this place special every single time!

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe

4.8

4.8 (240)

$31 to $50

American

Grosse Pointe

About the restaurant

Located on 'The Hill' in Grosse Pointe Farms, the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe presents live jazz and comfort dinning in an intimate, Ole English pub atmosphere.

The venue offers a great all-day menu Tuesday through Thursday, and great live music and pre-fixe menu combination on Friday and Saturday. Chef Andre Neimanis serves up bistro favorites, world cuisine influences, comfort food with a twist and exciting daily specials. The wine list offers about 60 selections, 20 by the glass.

Top review

Ernie

Dined on Jun 6, 2025

Great food and wonderful setting. The entrainment was first class.

D'Amato's Restaurant & Goodnite Gracie Martini Bar

4.8

4.8 (1542)

$31 to $50

Italian

Royal Oak

About the restaurant

D'Amato's is a casual fine dining restaurant in Downtown Royal Oak serving up the community Italian cuisine for over 28 years. Our kitchen serves authentic & rustic Italian dishes, complemented by our distinguished wine list and house-crafted cocktails. Ask anyone in the neighborhood: D'Amato's (and its sister establishment next door, Goodnite Gracie), is a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy marvelous food and drink, live entertainment and dancing in Royal Oak's vibrant entertainment district.

Top review

Cathy

Dined 3 days ago

Food, service, wine….all wonderful! Great choice every time!

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American Harvest Restaurant

4.8

4.8 (1023)

$30 and under

International

Livonia

About the restaurant

Reservations for the Winter 2025 semester are available up to 30 days in advance.

We look forward to providing our guests a refined dining experience in an upscale casual atmosphere, proudly served by our Schoolcraft College Culinary Arts students.

Our American Harvest a la carte Lunch menu changes daily, offering freshly baked breads, gourmet soups, delicious salads, creative entrees, and an extensive selection of tempting desserts. Prices typically hover around $25-$30 per person.

Our American Harvest International Dinner Buffet menu changes weekly, at $38.95 per adult, and $20 per child (12 & under).

Sincerely,
Brian Beland, CMC, AAC
Culinary Arts Department Chair

Top review

Tiffany

Dined on Apr 16, 2025

The food is excellent is very very quality food , the service is very nice very honest and very sweet. The place is very clean and comfortable.

Cork & Gabel

4.7

4.7 (301)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

Detroit

About the restaurant

Cork & Gabel, a restaurant fusion of Irish, Italian, and German cuisine, opened in 2018 in Detroit's Corktown district. We are known for our use of modern techniques on old school classics. European comfort food is a staple at Cork & Gabel. We pride ourselves on being a scratch kitchen, sourcing and using Michigan vendors including farmers and small business. Fresh is key when it comes to providing a great experience and we make everything we can fresh and in house.

Top review

Seth

Dined 1 day ago

I enjoyed the location and ambience very much. I wish I had known there was as parking adjacent to the restaurant but there was plenty of street parking available The portions were huge so if you are a light eater think about sharing with others at the table so food isn’t wasted. The staff was attentive and friendly. I recommend.

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