Giovanni's Ristorante
A recipient of the 2001 DiRona Award, Giovanni's Ristorante was opened as a carryout in 1967 and added a dining room in the early 1970s. The menu includes items such as fried calamari, manicotti and countless other pastas. Reservations suggested.
Giovanni's Ristorante
330 S. Oakwood Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48217
(313) 841-0122
giovannisristorante.com
Rattlesnake Club
Located along the Detroit River, Rattlesnake Club serves lunch and dinner daily. A recipient of Gourmet America's Top Tables Award, the restaurant prides itself in serving only prime certified Angus beef. The restaurant also offers catering and wedding menus.
Rattlesnake Club
300 River Place
Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 567-4400
rattlesnakeclub.com/detroit
Big Fish
Known for a creative menu and serving seafood in a fun atmosphere, Big Fish serves lunch and dinner daily. The fresh fish options include Alaskan halibut, Chilean sea bass, and yellow fin tuna, among many other options.
Big Fish
700 Town Center Dr.
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 336-6350
muer.com
Kiernan's Steak House
Opened in 1965, Kiernan's Steak House offers appetizers, soups, salads, prime rib, beef Wellington and chicken. A vegetarian stir-fry is available.
Kiernan's Steak House
21931 Michigan Ave.
Detroit, MI 48124
(313) 565-4260
kiernans.com
The Whitney
Housed in an 115-year-old mansion, The Whitney offers brunch, lunch and dinner. Entrees include fish, pork, beef and chicken. The restaurant offers a vegetarian entree nightly. Reservations are suggested.
The Whitney
4421 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 832-5700
thewhitney.com
Pegasus Taverna
Rated the best Greek restaurant by Hour Magazine for 5 years running, Pegasus Taverna serves authentic Greek cuisine. The restaurant is open until 3 a.m. on week nights and 4 a.m. on weekends. The deli counter offers take out and guests of The Atheneum can charge meals to their room.
Pegasus Taverna
558 Monroe St.
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 964-6800
pegasusdetroit.com
Beverly Hills Grill
Serving contemporary American cuisine, Beverly Hills Grill has been serving breakfast, lunch and dinner since 1988. Zagat Survey rated the restaurant as one of the top Detroit restaurants in 2008. Dinner entrees include shrimp, tenderloin, chicken and large Caesar salads. This restaurant does not accept reservations.
Beverly Hills Grill
31471 Southfield Rd.
Beverly Hills, MI 48025
(248) 642-2355
beverlyhillsgrill.com
The Lark
Set in a quiet location that overlooks a walled garden with a fountain and grape trellis, The Lark features lobster and prime beef. The restaurant offers a large wine list and is the first Michigan restaurant to get a 4 diamond rating by AAA National Rating. Call about its theme dinners.
The Lark
6430 Farmington Rd.
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
(248) 661-4466
thelark.com
Bacco Ristorante
Serving Italian cuisine since 2002, Bacco Ristorante featured ingredients from Italy imported daily. Featuring an extensive wine list and patio dining, catering and a vegan menu are available.
Bacco Ristorante
29410 Northwestern Hwy.
Southfield, MI 48034
(248) 356-6600
baccoristorante.com
Cinco Lagos
Serving authentic Mexican and Latin cuisine, Cinco Lagos features house-made salsas and many tequila drinks to choose from. This family-friendly restaurant also offers several American plates.
Cinco Lagos
424 N. Main St.
Milford, MI 48381
(248) 684-7455
cincolagos.com
