Diners' Choice: American restaurants in Detroit

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants with the best overall American cuisine in Detroit? You’re in the right place. Each month OpenTable analyzes more than 400,000 new diner reviews. We sort the results by category to help you discover new favorites. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

Coeur

4.8

4.8 (25)

$31 to $50

American

Ferndale

About the restaurant

Coeur is a New American restaurant offering a fine dining experience rooted in tradition, yet infused with a creative and light-hearted approach. Forget the formalities. Let’s express our passion through exquisitely prepared cuisine, exceptional wine, and gracious service—all within a cozy, minimalist atmosphere designed to delight.

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LuisaVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Coeur has become one of our favorite restaurants because of the fabulous service and exquisite food. A must spot for anyone seeking culinary excellence!

Bar Verona - Washington

4.9

4.9 (768)

$30 and under

American

Washington

About the restaurant

With our thoughtfully chosen menu and locally sourced ingredients, Bar Verona strives to deliver cuisine that is fresh and uncomplicated, yet unique and refined; honest and spirited food and drinks that our nearby neighbors and out of town guests will remember not only as delicious, but also want to bring their loved ones back to experience for themselves. So linger over lunch with your friends, flirt over one more glass of wine or share a dessert with someone special, because you’re in Verona and it’s time to vivi la bella vita.

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Sarah

Dined 3 days ago

Everything was amazing!! Our waiter, Jon K, was wonderful, patient, accommodating, and made the experience perfect. The food was amazing and drinks very tasty. We never felt rushed or interrupted which made the evening fabulous!

Brighton Bar and Grill

4.9

4.9 (2364)

$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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KeithVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great meal with friends. Fantastic service. Seated quickly.

Seasons 52 - Troy

4.8

4.8 (3192)

$31 to $50

American

Troy

About the restaurant

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

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shannon

Dined 3 days ago

Food was awesome ! We love coming here . It’s not noisy . It’s classy but not over priced

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Wood-Grilled Shrimp And Grits

Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails

4.8

4.8 (81)

$31 to $50

American

Detroit

About the restaurant

We love being in a good mood and surrounding ourselves with others who share that positivity. We take pride in supporting local farmers and foragers who are dedicated and skilled in their craft. Our talented chefs aim to showcase these exceptional ingredients, allowing their natural quality to shine and celebrating the artistry behind their cultivation. Our dining space is designed to feel like a welcoming home where you can comfortably relax and enjoy. We seek to hire individuals who are upbeat, happy, and fun to be around. It would be our honor to enhance your mood and make your visit even more enjoyable. Thank you for giving us that opportunity.

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Marc

Dined 2 days ago

This is one fine restaurant. The decor is beautiful with the green walls continuing the theme of chartreuse, the liqueur that is available for those who care to imbibe. We had several appetizers/small plates and each one was beautifully prepared and tasty. Loved the mushroom risotto, beet salad, lamb meatballs, halloumi, and two desserts, a vanilla pudding and a delicious chocolate thing. Service was competent and friendly. And finally, the prices are reasonable.

Babo - Detroit

4.8

4.8 (502)

$30 and under

American

Detroit

About the restaurant

An homage to owner Kris Lelcaj’s father, “babo” (slang for “dad” in Albanian) is a gourmet, all-day diner in Midtown Detroit. We will feature a menu comprised of creative, artisanal takes on comfort food classics that will be served up in a bright, lively ambiance.
We pride ourselves on carrying products of the highest quality and social responsibility from local, small batch producers. We will serve our guests, team members and community with a brand of unmatched hospitality. We will cultivate a dining experience that is as remarkable and unique as the city we call home.

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Raven

Dined 5 days ago

I took a close friend there for her birthday and it was both of our first time being there. We both enjoyed our food a whole lot and we had mimosa flights with the flavors of lavender, mango, and blueberry and they were REALLY good. Highly recommended place and we’ll definitely be returning. Thanks for the great experience and delicious food!

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Popular dish

Caramel-Apple French Toast

4.8

4.8 (351)

$50 and over

American

Plymouth

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of downtown Plymouth. The Ledger is now open 6 days a week.

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AndyVIP

Dined 4 days ago

First time there and had a great experience. Had a marrow candle with bread to begin, which was a nice start and hearty. I had the Hapuku with risotto which was excellent. First time having that type of fish, and it was cooked perfectly. One had the lamb chops, one had the cauliflower vegetarian option and one had the chicken with curry sauce, which he said was one of the he's ever had. Overall, great spot in DTP and a nice addition to the community. Nicely decorated for the season and a great spot for a business dinner or date night. Nice job!

The Hudson Cafe - Detroit

4.7

4.7 (1744)

$30 and under

American

Detroit

About the restaurant

The Hudson Cafe serves Breakfast, Brunch, and Lunch in Downtown Detroit seven days a week!

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stephanie

Dined 7 days ago

This was on a game day. They were fast and efficient, and the food was great large portions very good.

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Toasted Oak Grill & Market

4.6

4.6 (1916)

$31 to $50

American

Novi

About the restaurant

Voted OpenTable Diner's Choice 2018 & 2019
Awarded TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence 2018
Wine Spectator Award of Excellence 2019
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence 2020
Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence 2021

Experience Toasted Oak Grill & Market, known for its original concept born in Michigan. With an imaginative menu, Toasted Oak serves American brasserie cuisine with an emphasis on sourcing the best available ingredients while supporting local vendors.

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DavidVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Food was very good as always although Amy, our server, was wonderful!

beppé

4.8

4.8 (120)

$31 to $50

American

Royal Oak

About the restaurant

an intimate 48-seat neighborhood restaurant in royal oak, michigan. we strive to be thoughtful about the food we plate, atmosphere we create, & energy we spread.

our goal at beppé is simple: to be intentional about the food & drink we serve, while fostering a welcoming environment.

whether you love beppé for our house-made pasta, to share with those you love plates, summer patio, thoughtfully curated cocktails, or a quality bottle of wine, we're here to be your spot & can't wait for you to keep coming back.

as a smaller establishment, we feel obligated to accommodate and serve all customers who want to dine with us in a timely manner. with that said, we do have policies limiting length of reservations. groups of 2-3 are allowed 90 minutes. groups 4+ are allowed 120 minutes. we ask that this policy is taken into consideration before choosing to dine with us.

bar seating is first come first serve.

we do not offer separate checks for groups of 5+.

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Pat

Dined 3 days ago

Andrea the server was fantastic! Food, as always, was also great. We like to do family style and order several dishes to share. Never a disappointment.

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