The Petrel Picks

Where to eat in Detroit

20 restaurants in Detroit, ranked. Compiled from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. No sponsored placements, no affiliate links, and nobody paid to be on this list.

1. 1

   Warda Pâtisserie

   James Beard winner 2022

   Cafe & bakery

   70 West Alexandrine St, Detroit, MI 48201

2. 2

   Ladder 4 Wine Bar

   James Beard semifinalist 2026

   Bars & drinks

   3396 Vinewood St, Detroit, MI 48208

3. 3

   BARDA

   James Beard semifinalist 2026

   Latin American, Bars & drinks

   4842 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208, USA

4. 4

   Dime Store

   American, Bars & drinks

   719 Griswold St, Ste 180, Detroit, MI 48226

5. 5

   Selden Standard

   American

   3921 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

6. 6

   Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails

   American, Bars & drinks, Spanish

   15 E Kirby St, Ste D, Detroit, MI 48202

7. 7

   Green Dot Stables

   American, Bars & drinks

   2200 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48216

8. 8

   Mootz Pizzeria + Bar

   Italian, Pizza, Bars & drinks

   1230 Library St, Detroit, MI 48226

9. 9

   Takoi

   Thai, Bars & drinks

   2520 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216

10. 10

    Ottava Via

    Italian, Pizza, American

    1400 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216

11. 11

    Polish Village Cafe

    Cafe & bakery, Eastern European

    2990 Yemans St, Hamtramck, MI 48212

12. 12

    Mercury Burger & Bar

    American, Bars & drinks

    2163 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216, USA

13. 13

    Slows Bar BQ

    Barbecue, American, Bars & drinks

    2138 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216

14. 14

    HopCat

    American, Bars & drinks

    4265 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

15. 15

    Mudgie's Deli and Wine Shop

    American, Bars & drinks

    1300 Porter St, Detroit, MI 48226

16. 16

    Johnny Noodle King

    Japanese, Chinese, Asian fusion

    2601 W Fort, Detroit, MI 48216

17. 17

    The Hudson Cafe

    French, American, Cafe & bakery

    1241 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

18. 18

    Vicente's Cuban Cuisine

    Latin American, Seafood, Bars & drinks

    1250 Library St, Detroit, MI 48226

19. 19

    Parc

    Mediterranean, American, Bars & drinks

    800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

20. 20

    The Apparatus Room

    American, Bars & drinks

    250 W Larned St, Detroit, MI 48226

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Award data from Michelin, James Beard and World’s 50 Best. Ordering also considers public review data, which is not reproduced here. Last reviewed August 2026.