The Petrel Picks

Where to eat in Detroit

10 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

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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.