Wright & Company is a trendy bar and gastropub housed in a 19th-century brownstone. The interiors are cozy and familiar feeling, but still with exciting modern touches like a tin tiled ceiling and large leather booths. Drinks are carefully and lovingly prepared, utilizing fresh seasonal ingredients. The food menu is a good selection of seasonal small plates designed to share.
Want options? Mudgie's Deli has them. This neighborhood deli, set in a 19th-century building, specializes in customization. A sandwich, for example, can be put on anything from sourdough rye to lavash. And that's just the beginning. Choices of cheese range from Parmesan to Harvarti, and condiments for it can be anything from yellow mustard to wasabi mayo. Salads can be customized with anything, from bacon to eggs, and seemingly everything in between. There's a soup of the day, ranging from bean to clam chowder. But it's not just the customization that brings people back, it's the unique touches, like their creative sandwich combos and serving Mexican Coca-Cola, that does the trick.
Grey Ghost Detroit is an upscale American restaurant that is the brainchild of Chicago-based chefs Josef Giacomino and John Vermiglio. The restaurant's name pays homage to a mythical pirate named Grey Ghost, who looted countless ships sailing through the Detroit River. The menu is simplistic and focuses mainly on various cuts of meats and fish which are arranged into different categories such as raw, cured, fish, vegetarian and pasta to name a few. The craft cocktails are also to lookout for. The staff is friendly and hospitable and their service is prompt which will make you plan a revisit soon enough.
Taqueria Mi Pueblo is a mexican restaurant located in Southwest Detroit. The restaurant serves up the traditional flavors of Jalisco, Mexico. The menu includes favorite items like tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas and fajitas. They also have a good number of Mexican soups like Menudo and Pozole. All the dishes are made using only fresh ingredients, ensuring that only the best quality dishes emerge from the kitchen.
HopCat
The beer capital of Midtown, HopCat Detroit simply excites those in love with this specialty beverage. Housing a massive list of bottled, drafts, ales and lagers, this rustic brew pub has something for everyone. While happy hours and daily specials rope-in the thrifty, delicious brunch items and pub grubs make you stay. A hip staff responsible for the cool vibe of the pub will leave a lasting impression on you.
Vicente's Cuban Cuisine in Downtown Detroit is committed to providing an authentic Cuban atmosphere to go along with the authentic Cuban food. The family owned restaurant features a menu with items like the classic Cubano sandwich, Arroz con Pollo and Ropa Vieja, as well as a variety of traditional tapas. On weekends the restaurant hosts live salsa music and dancing.
For a hearty and creative breakfast, head straight downtown to The Hudson Cafe. The Hudson Cafe carries all your traditional breakfast favorites like pancakes, omelets, french toast, eggs and waffles, but also has some more creative versions that put a whole new spin on the most important meal. They also have a substantial sandwich menu. Start your day right at The Hudson Cafe.
This restaurant is literally right out of a movie. Royale With Cheese gets its name from the iconic 90's hit movie Pulp Fiction and is located in the heart of Detroit's Midtown district. On offer are a variety of gourmet burgers, salads, sides, and shakes, however, the Royale and Kruncher burger, are some of the favorites. Everything is made to order, is absolutely fresh, and is prepared using ingredients that are sourced locally. The food is very reasonably priced and the service is always friendly and welcoming making this restaurant a winner and extremely popular with the locals.
