Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Detroit / Eastern Michigan

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Updated June 05, 2025

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Selden Standard

4.8

4.8 (422)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Detroit

About the restaurant

Selden Standard’s fare features flavors born in local farms, captured at the peak of the season, prepared in their wood-fired oven, and served small plates-style in shareable portions. Complementing the menu are wines from small producers, distinctive brews, and cocktails to suit the seasons. Selden is rustic and casual, but with an ever-present eye for quality, creativity, and fun. Chef Andy Hollyday is a 2023 James Beard Foundation finalist and four-time semi-finalist. Selden Standard was also twice named a James Beard semi-finalist for Outstanding Restaurant (2024, 2025), and has been named Restaurant of the Year by both the Detroit Free Press (2015) and Hour Detroit (2016).

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BebeVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We had an outside table so easy to hear each other. Unique food offerings which were great for pescatarians.

Tallulah Wine Bar and Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1274)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Simply put - TALLULAH was born out of a love for food, wine and people. It’s an inviting place that serves “clean” food and thoughtfully chosen wines, in a relaxed but elegant space. Chef's menu of seasonal farm to table cuisine is sourced through a network of local farms and purveyors providing our customers with the freshest food of the highest quality. Proprietor Mario Camaj, with the assistance of Local Sommeliers, and has created a wine list offering a broad range of wines. Our staff shares our passion for food and wine and will provide the highest levels of service, while making you feel at home! Cheers!

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KathrynVIP

Dined on Jun 21, 2025

Favorite restaurant and meal this summer! Our server Melanie was a delight Perfect experience ❤️

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Popular dish

lemon italian cake

Popular dish

lamb ragu pappardelle

Bronze Door

4.6

4.6 (489)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Grosse Pointe

About the restaurant

Conceived as an homage to the past, Bronze Door offers an extensive food and drink menu in a fun, vibrant atmosphere with several unique dining areas. Featuring a modern reimagining of classic dishes, here you’ll experience a place where simple moments form memorable connections through shared conversations. Come and indulge in an exceptional meal, fine wines and handcrafted cocktails with the important people in your life!

Bronze Door is excited to welcome you to dine with us. If you are celebrating a special occasion and would like to have a custom dessert created for your evening, we do have a pastry chef who can customize a cake for your event. We require two weeks' notice on these orders. We do not allow any outside food or beverages. For more information on creating a custom dessert for your event, contact us at (313) 886-8101.

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Amanda

Dined on Jun 17, 2025

The entire staff made our “bronze” anniversary dinner so special.

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Popular dish

Bronze Door Filet Mignon

Knock Twice Speakeasy

4.8

4.8 (280)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

West Bloomfield

About the restaurant

Can you keep a secret?
Well if so, Join us for Live Music, Craft Cocktails and Stunning Small Plates at West Bloomfield's newest hidden gem Knock Twice!

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Kendra

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

I had a great overall experience! The food was amazing!

RH House

4.7

4.7 (537)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Rochester Hills

About the restaurant

RH House offers up contemporary American cuisine with a high-energy setting to elevate the dining experience, including an outside patio and handcrafted cocktail menu.

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Patty

Dined 2 days ago

My friends and I had a wonderful dinner at RH House! My friends had been there many times, but it was my first time. I will certainly be going back and bring my husband. Our server Stephanie T was very attentive and friendly, atmosphere was great and the food was very good!

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4.6

4.6 (3824)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Detroit

About the restaurant

As a cornerstone of Detroit’s dining scene, The Apparatus Room welcomes hotel guests and locals alike to connect, indulge, and discover the flavors of the city. Located in on the ground floor of the Detroit Foundation Hotel, The Apparatus Room offers a vibrant dining experience that seamlessly blends iconic New American cuisine with the spirit of Detroit. Featuring bold flavors, seasonal ingredients, and locally sourced products, each dish is thoughtfully crafted to celebrate the city’s culinary heritage while embracing contemporary innovation.
From energizing breakfasts to satisfying lunches and refined dinners, The Apparatus Room delivers a menu that is as dynamic as its setting. Guests can savor comforting classics alongside inventive creations, all paired with a curated selection of wines, craft beers, and signature cocktails in an atmosphere that celebrates the spirit of the city.

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Yvette

Dined 2 days ago

The ambiance was awesome and the service was amazing.

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4.4

4.4 (1694)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Ann Arbor

About the restaurant

Carlyle Grill, an Ann Arbor mainstay has proudly served the Ann Arbor Community since 2006. We work with some of Michigan’s finest food producers and purveyors to bring you the freshest offerings around. From steak dinners to burgers and salads and everything in between, we pride ourselves on providing you the best in flavor – offering generous portions to feed the hungriest of guests.

Comfort is the theme at our relaxed, family-friendly restaurant, where the menu runs to familiar, home-style dishes with top-notch regional ingredients. Enjoy our welcoming atmosphere featuring colorful yet classic design elements – bringing in added warmth and comfort with deep mahogany accents and large flagstone columns in our main dining room.

During the warmer seasons, take advantage of the two open-air dining areas surrounding the restaurant. We also have a dedicated, breathtaking dining room available for large reservations or private dining events.

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MarkVIP

Dined on Jun 14, 2025

Wish we had one of these restaurants near our home. So good!

G's Kitchen & Cocktails

4.7

4.7 (153)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Shelby Township

About the restaurant

Welcome to G's Kitchen & Cocktails, a contemporary American restaurant with an eye on craft food & cocktails your dining pleasure.

In addition to Steaks & Seafood G’s offers lighter fare sauteed chicken dishes, pasta recipes, shrimp cocktail, salads and oysters.

We feature a private banquet room reserved for special events up to 100 people. We are also able to accommodate sizeable crowds and would love to host your next event .

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Bill

Dined 7 days ago

Very good food, tastefully presented with excellent attentive but not intrusive service. Awesome Crème Brule.

Cafe Zola

4.3

4.3 (1046)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Ann Arbor

About the restaurant

Café Zola is an independently owned and operated restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner in downtown Ann Arbor. Our menus are inspired by flavors and recipes borrowed from European and Mediterranean cultures and cuisine, including some Turkish recipes. We are committed to sourcing the freshest and highest quality ingredients available and supporting local businesses, farms, and suppliers. Café Zola’s seasonal menus emphasize organic and local produce, dairy, eggs, poultry, meat and seafood. Our full service bar features artisanal cocktails, happy hour specials, and a rotating wine selection chosen from various small production vineyards throughout the world.

Reservations move you to the top of the list.
You may still wait 10-30 minutes.
We may use more than one table for large groups.
If you are interested in a reservation for a large group or special event, please contact us directly.

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HowardVIP

Dined on Jun 20, 2025

Our party of four very much enjoyed our dinners of tofu, salmon, and your signature pasta entrees. Excellent flavor throughout. Picky points include serving the salmon in a bowl rather than a plate to limit chasing the sauce with a fork. Also bringing the martini shaker to the table is a charming touch but dilutes the drink noticeably. And finally the coffee temperature was cooler than expected. Service by Daryl was superb.

The Statler

4.4

4.4 (1371)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Detroit

About the restaurant

The Statler is an American Bistro and Cocktail Bar nestled into the heart of Downtown Detroit's Entertainment District. The Statler offers classic cuisine with a slightly modern twist, catering to both adventurous and traditional diners alike. Our menu was created by Certified Master Chef Daniel Scannell, modeling a French Bistro. The Statler delivers a world class Gastro and Mixology Bar and Formal Dining Room Experiences. Enjoy a Smoked Old Fashioned with Suntory Japanese Whiskey and Crispy Calamari, and Friends during Happy Hour, then a Bottle of Faust Cabernet Sauvignon with Braised Short Ribs and Family in our Dining Room. The Statler is within walking distance from venues like Comerica Park, Ford Field, Detroit Opera House, Fox Theatre, Little Caesar’s Arena, and more. The Statler offers FREE PARKING for 3 hours while dining in the restaurant which is located underground and inside (call for instructions or ask the Valet attendant for directions).

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Danny

Dined on Jun 24, 2025

Excellent restaurant, always a great visit! Service was outstanding, looking forward to my next visit!

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French Onion Beef Tips

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