 
Paulmcall
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Post Number: 1087
Registered: 05-2004
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 1:20 pm: |    |
What places would you recommend to eat downtown that are a step up from the burger and fries menu? |
56packman
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Username: 56packman
Post Number: 2299
Registered: 12-2005
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 1:24 pm: | |
Detroit brewing company on Broadway is good, not too expensive. Mrs. 56Packman and I had a good meal there Friday night, right out on the street. |
Rrl
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Post Number: 968
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 1:31 pm: | |
Thats a fairly open ended question. Kind of depends what your taste and food preference is, and whether you want to be immediately downtown (CBD), time of day, etc.
Here are some favs:
Union Street (midtown)
Traffic Jam (midtown)
Mosiac (Greektown)[$$]
Wolfgang Pucks (MGM casino)[$$]
Slows (Corktown)
Andiamo (Fox)
Atlas Bistro (Brush Park)
Detroit Beer Co. (Harmonie Pk, Broadway)
Roma Cafe (Easterm Mkt)
List could go on, but a starter list. |
Detroitstar
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Username: Detroitstar
Post Number: 1139
Registered: 01-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 1:33 pm: | |
The best food overall downtown in my opinion is Pappy's Pub on Monroe in Greektown. The best burger I've had though is at The Detroit Beer Company on Broadway, although their best item is the Shepherds Pie. |
Paulmcall
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Username: Paulmcall
Post Number: 1089
Registered: 05-2004
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 1:37 pm: | |
Wife is looking for a sit down, classy dinner with wine. Burgers are out this time around. |
Toolbox
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Post Number: 1142
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 1:47 pm: | |
Small Plates |
Kevgoblu
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Post Number: 118
Registered: 02-2007
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 1:49 pm: | |
Seldom Blues is 1/2 off....all lunch menu! Today 6/2/08. |
Adamjab19
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Post Number: 843
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 1:52 pm: | |
Always my recomendation will be Small Plates. It's just perfect. |
Mackinaw
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Username: Mackinaw
Post Number: 4848
Registered: 02-2005
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 2:24 pm: | |
Tom's Oyster Bar on Jefferson/Beaubien.
The Majestic (very recommended) and Union street right on Woodward in Midtown. |
Dan
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Post Number: 1553
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 2:29 pm: | |
Bally Cork |
401don
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Post Number: 511
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 2:32 pm: | |
Paul, I mentioned Fishbone's on your Hilton thread but if you want a little more upscale and a short walk go with Mosaic in Greektown. Otherwise, head to the Ren Cen for Andiamo's or Seldom Blues (be certain to call ahead for a river view if you go to either) |
Rax
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Post Number: 325
Registered: 11-2007
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 2:36 pm: | |
Try Opus One or Nemos. |
Eric_c
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Post Number: 1256
Registered: 11-2003
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 3:03 pm: | |
Coach Insignia at the top of the Ren-Cen. |
Sharmaal
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Post Number: 1317
Registered: 09-2004
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 3:06 pm: | |
Opus One. |
Diehard
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Post Number: 507
Registered: 03-2005
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 3:08 pm: | |
Atlas Global Bistro is also very nice. |
Gianni
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Post Number: 378
Registered: 05-2004
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 3:19 pm: | |
Rattlesnake Club
Sit outside. Fabulous. |
9936sussex
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Post Number: 125
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 6:56 pm: | |
I really like Opus One and Mosaic. Very good service, good food. Pricey, though. |
Pffft
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Post Number: 1532
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 7:10 pm: | |
Small Plates. |
Urbanoutdoors
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Post Number: 904
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 7:22 pm: | |
what no Lafayette coney shout out? |
Paulmcall
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Post Number: 1092
Registered: 05-2004
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 7:40 pm: | |
I love Lafayette (or American) Coney Island but the wife wants to go upscale. No one has mentioned Sweet Georgia Brown. I thought they were pretty good. |
Scs_scooter
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Post Number: 80
Registered: 07-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 7:42 pm: | |
Small Plates is very good. We went there after a show at the Opera House. It's a new favorite of mine. |
Amgasper01
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Post Number: 41
Registered: 02-2008
| | Posted on Monday, June 02, 2008 - 7:43 pm: | |
Harbor House for seafood. |