25 Essential Michigan Tables
From coastal enclaves to downtown institutions, these are the restaurants defining the dining conversation across Michigan.
Palm Palace
Ann Arbor
Local, upscale Mediterranean cuisine chain offers an airy locale with ornate Middle Eastern styling.
Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
Troy
Upscale Brazilian chain for all-you-can-eat meat carved tableside plus an extensive salad bar.
Mootz Pizzeria + Bar
Detroit
Stylish parlor serving old-fashioned pizzas with classic toppings, plus sliders, pasta, and spirits.
Hook & Reel Cajun Seafood & Bar
Livonia, Michigan
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House of Falafel
Farmington Hills, Michigan
Quick stop for Mediterranean classics such as falafel & kebabs, plus American comfort-food basics.
Avenue Brunch House
Dearborn, Michigan
Industrial-style restaurant offering brunch, sandwiches & burgers, plus shakes & desserts.
Sushi Moto
Lansing, Michigan
A wide variety of sushi rolls plus bento boxes & teriyaki dishes prepared in unassuming digs.
The Filling Station Microbrewery
Traverse City, Michigan
Flatbreads & salads pair with house-brewed beers at this cozy outpost in a vintage train depot.
Butcher's Union
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Modern gastropub with a meat-heavy menu of globally inspired fare, 100+ whiskeys & draft beer.
Beirut Vibes Restaurant livonia
Livonia, Michigan
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Crazy Horse Steak House
Holland, Michigan
Playful, Southwestern-themed steakhouse with a woodsy decor, wide menu, fireplace & full bar.
Lena's Kitchen
Wixom, Michigan
Quaint eatery in an office building plating heaping, homestyle American breakfast & lunch classics.
Leo's Seafood Restaurant & Bar
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Seafood is artfully presented in a dining room that boasts soaring ceilings & romantic lighting.
Luigi's Original Restaurant
Mount Clemens, Michigan
Cozy old-school Italian eatery & pizzeria, opened in 1953, with a full bar & patio seating.
Bistro Bella Vita
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Airy spot filled with warm woods offers farm-to-table homestyle Mediterranean dishes & patio dining.
Levant Kitchen
Plymouth, Michigan
Build-your-own wraps & bowls from an array of Levantine, & Mediterranean options in a cozy space.
Bellflower
Ypsilanti, Michigan
Contemporary spot with a patio offering a seasonal, locally sourced dinner menu & cocktails.
Alloush Grill
Livonia, Michigan
Traditional Lebanese wraps, salads & dips dished up in a compact, relaxed eatery.
Ellen's Bakery & Cafe
Sylvan Lake, Michigan
Bustling bakeshop & eatery making breads, pastries & custom cakes as well as breakfast & lunch.
Ernie's Market
Oak Park, Michigan
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Vinnie's Italian Sub Shop
Romulus, Michigan
Popular sandwich shop stacking layers of Italian meats & Provolone cheese on hard or soft buns.
Brighton Bar & Grill
Brighton, Michigan
Steaks, seafood & other American classics in a family-friendly, brick building space with a patio.
Real Food Cafe
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Classic, bustling daytime-only diner with a broad American menu plus daily specials.
New Little India
Utica, Michigan
Warm, easygoing strip-mall restaurant offering Indian standards plus a lunch buffet.
Licari's Sicilian Pizza Kitchen-No.1
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Cheery pizzeria with a laid-back vibe, also offering pasta dishes, sandwiches & a bar.