Diners' Choice: Good for special occasions restaurants in Detroit

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Updated May 05, 2025

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Ruth's Chris Steak House - Troy

4.7

4.7 (2720)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Troy

About the restaurant

Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.

Ruth's Chris Steak House in Troy, MI serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

Top review

Sherice

Dined 2 days ago

Very nice ambience, great service, Paul is the best!

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Bone-In New York Strip

La Strada Italian Kitchen & Bar

4.7

4.7 (401)

$31 to $50

Italian

Birmingham

About the restaurant

La Strada Italian Kitchen and Bar is your place for authentic Italian cuisine in the heart of downtown Birmingham. Restaurateur and chef Zharko Palushaj opened this gem in late 2015. Our menu is packed with top-quality Italian and European products, including a variety of aged and fresh cheeses, salumi, pizzas, homemade pasta, fish and seafood flown in from all over the world. We also include top American beef and poultry, classic desserts, and gelato, as well as vegetarian and gluten-free options. Our passion, attention to detail, and dedication to our guests set us apart. We can't wait to show you what makes La Strada a world of its own! We're so grateful for the opportunity to serve you, and we can't wait to share our love for food with you!

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GloriaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

The Chef and the staff here make you feel so very special ! They are welcoming! The food and wine and cocktails are top notch . High quality and delicious! La Strada is highly recommended.

Rusty Bucket - Bingham Farms

4.7

4.7 (266)

$30 and under

American

Bingham Farms

About the restaurant

Rusty Bucket is a casual neighborhood tavern serving the highest quality food and beverage in a “come as you are” setting. Scratch kitchens, fresh cocktails, and the perfect pour are our craft. Our associates are welcoming, and our hospitality naturally makes us the local hub where friends and family frequently gather to share in a good time.

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Rico

Dined 7 days ago

Great service, food was delicious. Noise level was alittle loud.

Dua Vino + The Bar

4.7

4.7 (315)

$31 to $50

Italian

South Lyon

About the restaurant

Welcome to Dua Vino (open for dinner) + The Bar (our 3rd floor restaurant and bar open for lunch and dinner).

Our main floor restaurant offers a contemporary Italian cuisine that will tantalize your taste buds with dishes like baci di mama with truffle oil, fritto misto, scallops, and a 28-day dry aged ribeye. But don't forget to save room for our famous Mama Drita's cheesecake. As you step inside, the atmosphere will immediately transport you to a world of ambiance, with perfectly dimmed lights, hand-painted walls, and upbeat jazz music setting the mood for a memorable evening.

Our third floor restaurant and bar boasts it's own menu with shareable entrees like flatbreads, steak tips and a mouth-watering wagyu burger. With windows that fully open it is quite the spot for lunch or dinner with a view.

Our restaurants are housed in a beautifully renovated historic building in the heart of downtown South Lyon, where no detail was overlooked in preserving its original character.

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JamesVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Outstanding restaurant! The food was fantastic and our server Megan is the best. We love this place!

Fleming's Steakhouse - Birmingham MI

4.6

4.6 (1146)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Your Birmingham Fleming's is located on North Old Woodward Avenue, near Booth Park. Fleming's in Birmingham is an outstanding choice to enjoy an exceptional Prime steak, glass of wine or handcrafted cocktail. Whether you're celebrating a special occasion, hosting a business dinner or simply wanting to enjoy a night out - we will create a safe and memorable evening in our Dining Room. If you prefer to enjoy your fine dining experience at home, you can order and pay for lunch or dinner online and then pick up curbside or select from one of our delivery partners.

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Karl

Dined 2 days ago

Quiet, nice place to take a date or have a romantic dinner with a loved one.

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Experience

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Experience

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Tria

4.6

4.6 (764)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Dearborn

About the restaurant

At TRIA, Inspired American Cuisine, you can have any kind of dinner you desire. We offer a casual atmosphere with upscale, fine-dining options perfect for individuals, families, groups and corporate functions. Our award-winning cuisine, has delighted residents and visitors to Dearborn, MI for years. Discover why so many people are talking about TRIA and make reservations conveniently online.

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Marlene

Dined 2 days ago

Great Bfast for mom on her day---server Carmen was great--- will be back--

The Laundry - Fenton

4.6

4.6 (74)

$31 to $50

Farm-to-table

Fenton

About the restaurant

WE ARE CURRENTLY TAKING RESERVATIONS FOR OUR EASTER/MOTHER'S DAY BRUNCH BUFFETS ONLY

WELCOME TO A FENTON, MICHIGAN LANDMARK
The Laundry creates a hometown dining experience to tempt every taste and satisfy every expectation. There is always something new to discover with our deliciously diverse menu, handmade cocktails, craft beer, delightful wine, and creative coffee concoctions.

Visit our website to join our online waitlist, lunchandbeyond.com. Once the table is ready we will hold it for 10 minutes.

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Paul

Dined 2 days ago

Fantastic Brunch. Everything was so delicious my Wife truly enjoyed the experience and we will be back again.I was truly impressed at all the choices and how it was presented

Golden Fleece Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (44)

$31 to $50

Greek

Detroit

About the restaurant

The Longest Standing Restaurant In Greektown, Detroit

Brothers Niko and Vasili Dionysopoulos came to America in the late 60’s. They started by selling produce to the Greek churches and then to the businesses in Greektown. They opened Apollo Market on Harper Ave in 1968 till 1970. Then they purchased the Golden Fleece on April 7th 1970. They worked ’till the late 2000’s. Their sons Spero and Yanni took over the family business and remodeled the building and concept after 50 years to continue to give Metro Detroit the authentic Greek experience and hospitality. Now they’re reopening the staple grocery and bakery next door bring the latest and finest Greek imports.

The Dionysopoulos family would like to thank all of you for these amazing 50 years and looking forward to the next 50!

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Angela

Dined on May 2, 2025

Absolutely amazing spot on flavors. We visited Greece this past summer and have searching for a place that’s authentic. This is it! Quaint atmosphere, excellent friendly service ( Aileen is the best) and excellent food. This was the best date night we’ve had in a long time. We will definitely be back!

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Experience

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Steven Lelli's on the Green

4.5

4.5 (1101)

$31 to $50

Italian

Farmington Hills

About the restaurant

Steven Lelli's on the Green can be found in Farmington Hills, Michigan. There is a standard dining room as well as an enclosed terrace where you can enjoy the fresh air while dining. Steven Lelli's on the Green serves both lunch and dinner and also hosts special events. The restaurant is available for banquets and catering for your celebrations.

The menu at Steven Lelli's on the Green is vast and offers many fine dining favorites. The bananas Foster can be ordered table-side and comes served over vanilla ice cream. All dinners include salad or soup, potatoes and a vegetable. A six-course meal option is also available that include antipasto and lemon ice.

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Martha

Dined 6 days ago

Love eating here! Never disappointed w food and management is amazing!

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Lelli's of Auburn Hills

4.4

4.4 (1279)

$31 to $50

Italian

Auburn Hills

About the restaurant

Come to Lelli's Restaurant for a fine dining experience you can't find anywhere else. Lelli's was opened by Irene and Nerio Lelli in 1939 and has been serving Northern Italian dishes to the Detroit metropolitan area ever since.

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michelle

Dined 2 days ago

Thank you for a wonderful Mother's Day dinner. Our server was beyond fabulous! She was so kind and personable and able to handle my dad's humor making our experience one of a kind and even more special. Thank you for creating such a wonderful memory for our family!

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