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Best Eats
Some of our favorite eats in the area
The best bakery I've ever been to, we go weekly. The sweet scones are the best. Can't really go wrong with anything here.
56 locals recommend
Sister Pie
8066 Kercheval AveThe best bakery I've ever been to, we go weekly. The sweet scones are the best. Can't really go wrong with anything here.
Wait is very long, but inexpensive, fresh, and genuinly good sushi. The special Spicy Salmon roll and Michigan roll are my favorites. FYI, they're pretty big
15 locals recommend
Noble Fish
45 14 Mile RdWait is very long, but inexpensive, fresh, and genuinly good sushi. The special Spicy Salmon roll and Michigan roll are my favorites. FYI, they're pretty big
La Noria Wood-Fired Bistro
5517 Michigan AvenueSolid Italian and Mexican food. Our go to for most occasions
Upscale mexican/spanish affair. The salmon for dinner is amazing. Their steak dishes are solid as well. Guac is prepared fresh in front of you! Definitely try the poblano soup
20 locals recommend
El Asador Steakhouse
1312 Springwells StUpscale mexican/spanish affair. The salmon for dinner is amazing. Their steak dishes are solid as well. Guac is prepared fresh in front of you! Definitely try the poblano soup
A bit far, but one of my all time favorites. Udon Noodles, Curry, Grilled Fish (Cod or yellowtail) and Himuro are my go to's, with a side of spicy tuna roll (it's done differently here), and/or spicy yellowtail roll
Ajishin
42270 Grand River AveA bit far, but one of my all time favorites. Udon Noodles, Curry, Grilled Fish (Cod or yellowtail) and Himuro are my go to's, with a side of spicy tuna roll (it's done differently here), and/or spicy yellowtail roll
Tai Pan Bakery
31666 John R RdPretty cool ice cream place that is a throwback to the 50's. Pretty popular, so expect a line, but the icecream is worth it.
Ray's Ice Cream
4233 Coolidge HwyPretty cool ice cream place that is a throwback to the 50's. Pretty popular, so expect a line, but the icecream is worth it.
Solid Steakhouse, even more solid happy hour. My mouth is watering just writing this. The lobster pasta is also super legit.
22 locals recommend
Roast
1128 Washington BlvdSolid Steakhouse, even more solid happy hour. My mouth is watering just writing this. The lobster pasta is also super legit.
Very solid and cheap Happy Hour. Everything is fresh and delicious, the main menu can be a bit pricey though.
14 locals recommend
Otus Supply
345 E 9 Mile RdVery solid and cheap Happy Hour. Everything is fresh and delicious, the main menu can be a bit pricey though.
Charlie's Restaurant
29084 N Campbell RdDecent diner with a ton of options and just across the street.
The Fly Trap a finer diner
22950 Woodward Ave
The Jamaican Pot
14615 M-102Take out only, but delicious!
Arkins Sweet BBQ Pit
30140 Southfield RdOur favorite BBQ in the area
Deaborn is home to the largets Middle Eastern population outside of the Middle East itself. The food is legit.
17 locals recommend
Al Ameer
12710 W Warren AveDeaborn is home to the largets Middle Eastern population outside of the Middle East itself. The food is legit.
Kabob House
28620 Van Dyke AveIf I don't feel like driving to Dearborn, Kabob house is closer and dang solid
Urban Ramen
4206 Woodward AveDecent Ramen
Jazz
Good places for live music in the area
Very fun, loud, and exciting. A divey throwback place that claims to be the oldest. Catch the gorilla funk mob if you can! I wasn't impressed with the mac n' cheese, but maybe I just got the wrong thing. There is usually a cover
56 locals recommend
Baker's Keyboard Lounge
20510 LivernoisVery fun, loud, and exciting. A divey throwback place that claims to be the oldest. Catch the gorilla funk mob if you can! I wasn't impressed with the mac n' cheese, but maybe I just got the wrong thing. There is usually a cover
Dennis Coffey (Guitarist for many motown tunes, and rumor has it that he was the one who came up with the "My Girl" intro) plays every tuesday evenings. Fun place to be, there's chess, shuffleboard, and of course drinks and burgers. No cover.
62 locals recommend
Northern Lights Lounge
660 W Baltimore StDennis Coffey (Guitarist for many motown tunes, and rumor has it that he was the one who came up with the "My Girl" intro) plays every tuesday evenings. Fun place to be, there's chess, shuffleboard, and of course drinks and burgers. No cover.
Classy establishment. Music has always been good here - Check the website if there is a cover or not. No comment on the food - it's expensive. But their drinks are good.
60 locals recommend
Cliff Bell's
2030 Park AveClassy establishment. Music has always been good here - Check the website if there is a cover or not. No comment on the food - it's expensive. But their drinks are good.
Good place for a special date night. Very upscale jazz establishment. You need to reserve tables in advance. The food is ok, as with the music, but the entire experience combined left me looking back at it very fondly.
7 locals recommend
Dirty Dog Jazz Cafe
97 Kercheval AveGood place for a special date night. Very upscale jazz establishment. You need to reserve tables in advance. The food is ok, as with the music, but the entire experience combined left me looking back at it very fondly.
The diviest of all dive bars. This place is an experience. The music... not so good, but the grilled cheese was good. But if you're looking for a crazy night, this place has character.
40 locals recommend
Cafe d'Mongo's Speakeasy
1439 Griswold StThe diviest of all dive bars. This place is an experience. The music... not so good, but the grilled cheese was good. But if you're looking for a crazy night, this place has character.