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

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Updated September 05, 2024

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Tallulah Wine Bar and Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1215)

$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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Dukevip

Dined 2 days ago

Our waiter, Jimmy was excellent and added to a very enjoyable evening.

Tria

4.7

4.7 (744)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Dearborn

About the restaurant

Mother's Day at TRIA. May 12th 2024
Reservations recommended

Breakfast buffet 7a-1p Buffet only (11a-1p)
Ala Carte breakfast 7a-11a
Lunch menu 11a -2pm
Dinner menu with specials 2p-9pm

Roses and Champagne for Mom

12oz prime rib, rosemary demiglace, choice of two sides $60
Shrimp linguini with scampi butter $29
6oz filet with 3 shrimp and choice of two sides $65
10 oz filet Oscar (seared filet topped with crab and Tria bearnaise sauce over asparagus) with roasted Yukon potato. $80

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Reneevip

Dined on Sep 12, 2024

We arrived after traveling and decided to eat at Tria. Our server was great, the atmosphere was very nice, and the food was delicious. We ate light—a salad and flatbread “pizza.” It was excellent. The staff was very welcoming and warm. The menu was on a tablet, and it included pictures and a very good description of the food.

RH House

4.6

4.6 (367)

$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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Kevinvip

Dined 3 days ago

Nice cocktail selection. I especially like their old fashioned. RH also has a nice though small menu with very good food.

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Popular dish

Steak Bites

Carlyle Grill

4.6

4.6 (1591)

$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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Sharlene

Dined 7 days ago

We enjoyed our experience and our food. My waitress was kind.

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Popular dish

Carrot Cake

Bronze Door

4.5

4.5 (430)

$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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Jennifer

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent service, delicious food & a fantastic deal meals for 2.

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Popular dish

Bronze Door Filet Mignon

G's Kitchen & Cocktails

4.5

4.5 (110)

$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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Leslie

Dined 6 days ago

Overall it was just ok for me. I had the walleye & it was good but would have been better with less sauce. Made it far too heavy and creamy. Not what I want from a fish meal. Tried (I thought ) to stay lighter ordering the fish with side salad & side of vegetables. My husband had the steak & asparagus and thought it was very good. The side salad was also very good. The music was also a bit too loud. With about 10 tv’s and music playing, it was a little overstimulating. I guess we prefer a little bit of a quieter environment.

The Statler French American Bistro

4.5

4.5 (1181)

$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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terry

Dined on Sep 12, 2024

Good location great service good value easy to get to

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Popular dish

French Onion Soup

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Bouillabaisse Provençal

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Short Rib Burger

5th Tavern - Clarkston

4.4

4.4 (658)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Clarkston

About the restaurant

5th Tavern is an upscale casual dining restaurant featuring American style cuisine prepared from scratch.

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Angievip

Dined 1 day ago

We always love spending an evening on the patio listening to Rick & Dayna and connecting with all our Clarkston friends! Nicole is a fabulous server!! ❤️

Knock Twice Speakeasy

4.2

4.2 (189)

$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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Robert

Dined on Sep 7, 2024

Excellent venue with live music. The vibe was mature, positive and the food was very well done and delicious. Our server Nicole was amazing and we appreciate her warm spirit and amazing customer service. The band was sensational with an exceptional lead singer. Her voice was phenomenal. The owner India greeted us in the parking lot as we left and she entered….asking us how we enjoyed our experience. Love the personal touch and interaction with the owner. We will be back for sure.

Cafe Zola

4.3

4.3 (980)

$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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Thomas

Dined 6 days ago

Breakfast was great. Service was good. I will be coming back

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