Diners' Choice: Best Overall restaurants in Detroit

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Updated January 05, 2025

Looking for the best overall restaurants 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!

Baobab Fare

4.9

4.9 (10)

$30 and under

African

Detroit

About the restaurant

A celebration of East African  food & culture

Bringing the vibrant flavors of East Africa to Detroit, Baobab Fare is a restaurant founded by refugees from Burundi that embodies the spirit of “Detroit Ni Nyumbani” — Detroit is Home.

Top review

Ryane

Dined on Jan 2, 2025

Amazing dining experience! The food is delicious and the service is great!

American Harvest Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1008)

$30 and under

International

Livonia

About the restaurant

Reservations for The American Harvest are full for the remainder of the Fall 2024 semester.
Guest bookings for the Winter 2025 semester will be available up to 30 days in advance.

We look forward to providing our guests a refined dining experience in an upscale casual atmosphere, proudly served by our Schoolcraft College Culinary Arts students.

Our American Harvest a la carte Lunch menu changes daily, offering freshly baked breads, gourmet soups, delicious salads, creative entrees, and an extensive selection of tempting desserts. Prices typically hover around $25-$30 per person.

Our American Harvest International Dinner Buffet menu changes weekly, at $38.95 per adult, and $20 per child (12 & under).

Sincerely,
Brian Beland, CMC, AAC
Culinary Arts Department Chair

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JanVIP

Dined 5 days ago

A lovely lunch! We had a delicious meal and fabulous desserts and our servers were great!

BARDA

4.9

4.9 (25)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Detroit

About the restaurant

Inspired by the parrillas of his native Argentina and the hip enclaves of contemporary Buenos Aires, Chef Javier Bardauil brings the art of live-fire cooking to Detroit at BARDA — a modern steakhouse where ancestral traditions meet out-of-this-world innovation. The BARDA kitchen relies solely on a wood-burning grill and oven, ensuring that every dish is either flame-cooked, fire-kissed, or served raw, showcasing premium cuts of meat and high-quality seafood and vegetables prepared to highlight their natural flavors. The thoughtfully curated South American wine list and playful cocktail menu provide artful balance to the fire-infused cuisine. Recognized as a James Beard Award finalist for Best New Restaurant in 2022, Barda invites you to experience the depth and warmth that only live-fire cooking can offer, in a futuristic space unlike any other restaurant in America.

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KevinVIP

Dined 3 days ago

First time we went. Energetic atmosphere. Creative menu. Steak tartar with the bone marrow and horseradish was excellent. Some of the entrées were so big they’re worth sharing. Nice cocktail selections and wine selections. We will be back.

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Oak & Reel

4.8

4.8 (64)

$50 and over

Italian

Detroit

About the restaurant

Dining at Oak & Reel is a journey – We source the freshest seafood, kissed by flames fueled by our oak burning hearth, paired with house made pasta, and wrapped in a stunning yet casual-contemporary environment. Expect bright, clean, bold flavors and a carefully curated wine and cocktail list to complement the menu. Our commitment is to bring family, friends and neighbors together for an unforgettable dining experience.

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Martha

Dined 7 days ago

Took my husband here as a treat for his birthday. Everything was outstanding. While menu prices are generally up there, we were allowed to split the 4 course tasting and that was great: neither one of us could have eaten that much solo (we were both stuffed by the time we got through it), it allowed us to try several things on the menu (which we wanted to do, because there were so many things on the menu that sounded so interesting and appealing), and we didn’t completely break the bank. Our server was wonderful - friendly, prompt and informative. Neighborhood was quiet and interesting (next Corktown if you ask me) and there was a private parking lot for the restaurant. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience!

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Valentine's Day Prix Fixe

Brighton Bar and Grill

4.9

4.9 (2378)

$30 and under

American

Brighton

About the restaurant

THIS BRIGHTON BAR AND GRILL IS IN BRIGHTON MICHIGAN

The Brighton Bar & Grill is a contemporary, bright and energetic restaurant serving the very best in American eclectic fare. Our food is fresh, full of bold flavors and eye-catching presentations. Our service staff is attentive, friendly, and eager to make your visit with us a memorable one. Our attention to detail is second to none, making your dining experience always satisfying. Our slogan, emphasized in our mission statement and carried out in our restaurant every day, is "Always an Escape. Always Uniquely Brighton Bar & Grill" We look forward to exceeding your expectations!

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JimVIP

Dined on Jan 6, 2025

First time visit to the Brighton Bar and Grill. Very classy place. We sat in a booth in the dining room, rather than in the bar area. The setting was plush and comfortable. Service was excellent, as was the food. Portions were substantial, and prices were very fair. I will definitely return for more.

Cantoro Trattoria - Plymouth

4.8

4.8 (4623)

$30 and under

Italian

Plymouth

About the restaurant

Until Further Notice, The Trattoria Will be closed on Mondays. Please inquire with our Banquet department for private events.

Cantoro Trattoria is a family owned upscale yet casual Italian restaurant featuring house made pastas and traditional Italian cuisine including a variety of pizzas cooked in our wood burning pizza oven. Our in house sommelier and general manager Ian McClain maintains a complete wine list from around the world with emphasis on selections from Italy. Award of Excellence from Wine Spectator 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020,2021, and 2022. Mlive "Top 10 List" for best Italian restaurant's in Michigan 2017 and 2022.

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Timothy

Dined 1 day ago

Always a great lunch. Tuscan bean soup and a panini rustico.

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CALAMARI PEPERONATI

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CALAMARI ALLA GRIGLIA

Giovanni's Ristorante - Detroit

4.8

4.8 (800)

$31 to $50

Italian

Detroit

About the restaurant

Giovanni’s Ristorante invites you to experience Italian cuisine in an atmosphere reminiscent of the old world charm where friends and family gather to enjoy more than just a meal. The homemade pastas, the prime cuts of meat, the fresh fish and farm grown vegetables are carefully prepared to preserve a distinctive flavor of the finest regions.

Specialty wines and spirits complement each course. Guests enjoy tableside conversation with Frances Cannarsa Truant, the “padrona” or perhaps a visit from Chef Randy Truant. The atmosphere is convivial, warm, and aromatic. The staff is seasoned, the service impeccable.

The Godfather Room is the ideal setting for a business meeting.
The Wine Room offers a touch of romance for that special evening.
The Main Dining Room is a perfect place to celebrate a birthday or an anniversary.
There’s a Speak Easy in the back for the ultimate private party.

Simply looking for a wonderful meal? Come for lunch or dinner.

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Diane

Dined 3 days ago

The quiet atmosphere enhanced the experience! A place to have intimate conversations along with delicious food and outstanding service. A true gem!

Prime29 Steakhouse

4.9

4.9 (2130)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

West Bloomfield

About the restaurant

Prime29 - West Bloomfield
Contemporary, Casual-Fine Dining. At Prime29 Steakhouse we serve only the best cuts of prime beef, aged 29 days and fresh seafood together with exemplary wines and top shelf martinis and cocktails. We also feature market fresh vegetarian & gluten free chef's compositions. At Prime29 Steakhouse we are passionate about delivering a world class dining experience with striking dinner and dessert compositions, exceptional tableside service, and exclusive drink pairings from start to finish.

Prime29 Steakhouse, located at the corner of Orchard Lake Rd and Maple also features a gorgeous outdoor covered patio showcasing a 10ft, 360 degree fireplace; a spacious lounge, and 3 beautiful dining rooms perfect for parties up to 200.

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SylviaVIP

Dined on Jan 2, 2025

Excellent service and food, will definitely go back

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4.8

4.8 (177)

$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 finalist and four-time semi-finalist. Selden Standard was named a semi-finalist for Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation (2024), and has been named Restaurant of the Year by both the Detroit Free Press (2015) and Hour Detroit (2016).

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Maggie

Dined 2 days ago

Seldon Standard is an experience for the senses - the ingredients are so uniquely and deliciously well paired! The presentation and delivery is well timed so that each dish can be enjoyed separately. So very good! It is a little dark, and with such beautiful food and to read the menu, the lighting could be better. My next visit I would like to sit at the bar, it’s warm, cozy from the fire ovens!

Bronze Door

4.8

4.8 (455)

$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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Michael

Dined 6 days ago

As is the case with each and every time we eat at Bronze Door, our service and food was extraordinary. My filet was perfectly cooked as usual and tasted marvelous as always. Our service was amazing. The sommelier that came around to our table was delightful and had such an endearing personality. We adore this restaurant and could never say enough good things about Bronze Door.

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Bronze Door Filet Mignon

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