Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Detroit

OpenTable

Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes in Detroit? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Iron Horse

4.8

4.8 (239)

$30 and under

Mexican

Royal Oak

About the restaurant

Iron Horse is a Modern-rustic joint with an eclectic menu featuring clever pizzas, Mexican fare & craft cocktails.

Top review

Marcus

Dined on Nov 27, 2024

First time eating at Iron Horse. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive. The cocktails we had were unique and tasty, and those were quite possibly the best tacos I’ve ever had! Will definitely eat there again!

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Popular dish

Nachos

Rochester Bistro

4.8

4.8 (610)

$31 to $50

Bistro

Rochester

About the restaurant

We have a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later then 10 minutes after your reservation time.

We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date.

Please note any seating requests so we will do our best to accommodate.

No-shows or cancelations less then 24 hours will be subject to a $25.00 charge per person.

Top review

Jenny

Dined 6 days ago

The food and service are always amazing however when the hostess was re-situating tables she could have lifted instead of dragged to not disrupt dinging guests

Johnny's Speakeasy

4.8

4.8 (483)

$30 and under

Speakeasy

Royal Oak

About the restaurant

The most creative Craft cocktail Menu in the Midwest, 669 spirits, Casual and Unique, Haute Cuisine.

We'll be sending out the secret code the afternoon of your reservation, we look forward to seeing you!

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Kimberlyvip

Dined on Dec 2, 2024

Love Sunday Jazz such a vibe also lowkey and never overcrowded

Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe

4.7

4.7 (188)

$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.

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Debra

Dined 7 days ago

A friend and I visited for the first time on Thursday. We checked out the Tribute to the wonderful Joe Sample. The band was really good. The atmosphere was fun and light. I had the crab cakes and ordered the soup of the day. My friend ordered the Fromage, Chop Salad, and soup. She also had a glass of wine that she enjoyed and I had a cocktail. Both were delicious. My crab cakes were too crisp on the bottom and I sent them back. The server was very apologetic. Later, the server forgot to bring our soups. We didn't remind him and were not charged. All in all, we had a very nice time and look forward to joining them for more great music. Thank you Dirty Dog Cafe.

Bahama Breeze - Detroit - Livonia

4.7

4.7 (1065)

$30 and under

Caribbean

Detroit

About the restaurant

When you're at Bahama Breeze Island Grille, life's one big party. It's an escape from the ordinary and a much-needed excuse for you to let loose. Famous since 1996 for tropical cocktails, live music, and more, the vibe here is always as amazing as that Caribbean-inspired food we're known for. Bahama Breeze offers your favorites: seafood, salads, chicken-all with island flair. From Jerk Chicken Pasta to Seafood Paella, you can enjoy the islands one taste at a time, discovering new flavors along the way. Naturally, we're the perfect spot for all the sunniest moments in life: happy hours with friends, anniversaries, birthdays, date nights and unique culinary experiences. So, when you're ready to raise your glass and move your feet, the party's in full swing and the islands are waiting for you or if you'd rather bring the Island party home, online ordering is a Breeze too!

Top review

Bruce

Dined on Dec 4, 2024

It was a very nice experience. We will definitely be back again.

P.F. Chang's - Clinton Township

4.7

4.7 (126)

$30 and under

Chinese

Clinton Township

About the restaurant

We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.

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Josephinevip

Dined on Nov 12, 2024

Great food, Great service, Fun Vibe = great lunch. thanks for everything!

The Ebenezer

4.7

4.7 (369)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Plymouth

About the restaurant

"Exciting Things are on the Horizon -- Coming Soon!"

Top review

Kelsi

Dined on Nov 20, 2024

The holiday decor made the bar very festive, contributing highly to the atmosphere. Drinks and food were all pretty good!

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Experience

Copy of Jazz Night

San Morello

4.6

4.6 (39)

$30 and under

Italian

Detroit

About the restaurant

Chef Andrew Carmellini’s urban Italian neighborhood restaurant serving authentic, wood-fired dishes, pizzas and housemade pastas.

Top review

Maegen

Dined 6 days ago

We came for my husbands birthday/date night and the food was beyond our expectations. We will definitely be back!

Ernie's on the Creek

4.6

4.6 (52)

$30 and under

American

Rochester

About the restaurant

An entirely new riverfront dining experience serving authentic Greek cuisine reimagined for today! Nestled on the Paint Creek river in Downtown Rochester

Top review

Sharon

Dined 4 days ago

Amazing vibes every time. You will never be disappointed.

The Eagle - Detroit

4.5

4.5 (204)

$30 and under

Southern

Detroit

About the restaurant

Now Open!!

We start with free range, all-natural chicken. It’s brined, dredged, then dropped into custom-built fryers. It's got a little kick and is served with our house-made hot honey. But we don't stop there - Southern-style sides grace our menu, craft beer flows through our taps, and Blues music pumps through our speakers. At The Eagle, it's all about flying right, eating bird, and curing the Blues.

Top review

Kathy

Dined 1 day ago

Happy Hour blackberry lemonade, hush puppies and fried chicken sandwich. Winter salad off the main menu was ok - too much salad dressing.

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