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Diners' Choice: Lively restaurants in Detroit

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Updated December 05, 2024

Looking for restaurants that have the most vibrant bar scenes 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!


A photo of Iron Horse restaurant
4.8
4.8 (240)
$30 and under
Mexican
Royal Oak
About the restaurant
Iron Horse is a Modern-rustic joint with an eclectic menu featuring clever pizzas, Mexican fare & craft cocktails.
Top review
Cindy
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
Great experience. Lived the good. Service was amazing. Will definitely recommend this restaurant.
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A photo of Rochester Bistro restaurant
4.8
4.8 (614)
$31 to $50
Bistro
Rochester
About the restaurant
We have a 15 minute grace period. Please call us if you are running later then 10 minutes after your reservation time.

We may contact you about this reservation, so please ensure your email and phone number are up to date.

Please note any seating requests so we will do our best to accommodate.

No-shows or cancelations less then 24 hours will be subject to a $25.00 charge per person.

Top review
ElizabethVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Wonderful food and service. Perfect for Christmas Eve dinner!
A photo of Johnny's Speakeasy restaurant
4.8
4.8 (487)
$30 and under
Speakeasy
Royal Oak
About the restaurant
The most creative Craft cocktail Menu in the Midwest, 669 spirits, Casual and Unique, Haute Cuisine.

We'll be sending out the secret code the afternoon of your reservation, we look forward to seeing you!

Top review
John
Dined 4 days ago
Perfection. An experience to be remembered, shared and repeated.
A photo of Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe restaurant
4.7
4.7 (192)
$31 to $50
American
Grosse Pointe
About the restaurant
Located on 'The Hill' in Grosse Pointe Farms, the Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe presents live jazz and comfort dinning in an intimate, Ole English pub atmosphere.

The venue offers a great all-day menu Tuesday through Thursday, and great live music and pre-fixe menu combination on Friday and Saturday. Chef Andre Neimanis serves up bistro favorites, world cuisine influences, comfort food with a twist and exciting daily specials. The wine list offers about 60 selections, 20 by the glass.

Top review
Tammy
Dined 7 days ago
Wonderful evening with another couple with great entertainment and food. One of our favorite places.
A photo of P.F. Chang's - Clinton Township restaurant
4.6
4.6 (126)
$30 and under
Chinese
Clinton Township
About the restaurant
We are an Asian & Chinese restaurant offering dine-in, takeout, to-go, delivery, and catering. Make a reservation online to dine in. Order Asian and Chinese food delivery, takeout, and catering online or through the P.F. Chang's mobile app. Let us cater the perfect feast for you - corporate office catering menus are also available. P.F. Chang's offers a variety of signature Asian, Thai, Korean, Japanese, Mongolian, and Chinese food dishes including Chicken Lettuce Wraps, Chicken Pad Thai, Signature Lo Mein, Fried Rice, Mongolian Beef, Chang's Spicy Chicken, and Pork and Shrimp Dumplings. Order online for sushi delivery and takeout. Many gluten-free and vegetarian menu items are available. Try our seasonal cocktails and seasonal menu items.
Top review
JosephineVIP
Dined on Nov 12, 2024
Great food, Great service, Fun Vibe = great lunch. thanks for everything!
A photo of San Morello restaurant
4.6
4.6 (44)
$30 and under
Italian
Detroit
About the restaurant
Chef Andrew Carmellini’s urban Italian neighborhood restaurant serving authentic, wood-fired dishes, pizzas and housemade pastas.
Top review
Cassidy
Dined on Dec 16, 2024
Simple and delicious food! Very warm and nourishing! Server was excellent (Savante?)
A photo of The Ebenezer restaurant
4.6
4.6 (375)
$31 to $50
Cocktail Bar
Plymouth
About the restaurant
"Exciting Things are on the Horizon -- Coming Soon!"

Top review
HeatherVIP
Dined on Dec 17, 2024
Ebenezers has decorated for the season! The bourbon drink specials were fabulous!!
A photo of Ernie's on the Creek restaurant
4.6
4.6 (59)
$30 and under
American
Rochester
About the restaurant
An entirely new riverfront dining experience serving authentic Greek cuisine reimagined for today! Nestled on the Paint Creek river in Downtown Rochester
Top review
DavidVIP
Dined 2 days ago
Must visit in downtown Rochester. Food is amazing. High quality. Great service the views of paint creek are incredible
A photo of Bahama Breeze - Detroit - Livonia restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1068)
$30 and under
Caribbean
Detroit
About the restaurant
When you're at Bahama Breeze Island Grille, life's one big party. It's an escape from the ordinary and a much-needed excuse for you to let loose. Famous since 1996 for tropical cocktails, live music, and more, the vibe here is always as amazing as that Caribbean-inspired food we're known for. Bahama Breeze offers your favorites: seafood, salads, chicken-all with island flair. From Jerk Chicken Pasta to Seafood Paella, you can enjoy the islands one taste at a time, discovering new flavors along the way. Naturally, we're the perfect spot for all the sunniest moments in life: happy hours with friends, anniversaries, birthdays, date nights and unique culinary experiences. So, when you're ready to raise your glass and move your feet, the party's in full swing and the islands are waiting for you or if you'd rather bring the Island party home, online ordering is a Breeze too!
Top review
Frank
Dined 1 day ago
Service and food are excellent. Had my family sat by firepit. Very nice ambiance!
A photo of The Eagle - Detroit restaurant
4.5
4.5 (212)
$30 and under
Southern
Detroit
About the restaurant
Now Open!!

We start with free range, all-natural chicken. It’s brined, dredged, then dropped into custom-built fryers. It's got a little kick and is served with our house-made hot honey. But we don't stop there - Southern-style sides grace our menu, craft beer flows through our taps, and Blues music pumps through our speakers. At The Eagle, it's all about flying right, eating bird, and curing the Blues.

Top review
Robert
Dined on Dec 18, 2024
First time we've been here, our son suggested as he has been here before. We're quite pleased with the selection, value, service, and food quality. We will definitely return as we've added this restaurant to our list of favorites in Detroit.
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