Diners' Choice: Contemporary American restaurants in Detroit / Eastern Michigan

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Selden Standard

4.8

4.8 (131)

$50 and over

Contemporary American

Detroit

About the restaurant

Selden Standard’s fare features flavors born in local farms, captured at the peak of the season, prepared in their wood-fired oven, and served small plates-style in shareable portions. Complementing the menu are wines from small producers, distinctive brews, and cocktails to suit the seasons. Selden is rustic and casual, but with an ever-present eye for quality, creativity, and fun. Chef Andy Hollyday is a 2023 James Beard finalist and four-time semi-finalist. Selden Standard was named a semi-finalist for Outstanding Restaurant by the James Beard Foundation (2024), and has been named Restaurant of the Year by both the Detroit Free Press (2015) and Hour Detroit (2016).

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Jim

Dined 3 days ago

Everything was great. Every dish had a unique flavor Will definitely return!!!

Tallulah Wine Bar and Bistro

4.8

4.8 (1235)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Birmingham

About the restaurant

Simply put - TALLULAH was born out of a love for food, wine and people. It’s an inviting place that serves “clean” food and thoughtfully chosen wines, in a relaxed but elegant space. Chef's menu of seasonal farm to table cuisine is sourced through a network of local farms and purveyors providing our customers with the freshest food of the highest quality. Proprietor Mario Camaj, with the assistance of Local Sommeliers, and has created a wine list offering a broad range of wines. Our staff shares our passion for food and wine and will provide the highest levels of service, while making you feel at home! Cheers!

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Jim

Dined 4 days ago

Brilliant Sommelier, great service, very attentive. Food was very good.

Bronze Door

4.8

4.8 (452)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Grosse Pointe

About the restaurant

Conceived as an homage to the past, Bronze Door offers an extensive food and drink menu in a fun, vibrant atmosphere with several unique dining areas. Featuring a modern reimagining of classic dishes, here you’ll experience a place where simple moments form memorable connections through shared conversations. Come and indulge in an exceptional meal, fine wines and handcrafted cocktails with the important people in your life!

Bronze Door is excited to welcome you to dine with us. If you are celebrating a special occasion and would like to have a custom dessert created for your evening, we do have a pastry chef who can customize a cake for your event. We require two weeks' notice on these orders. We do not allow any outside food or beverages. For more information on creating a custom dessert for your event, contact us at (313) 886-8101.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Dec 13, 2024

Our waitress was exceptional and the food was very good. Thank you for a great night.

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Popular dish

Bronze Door Filet Mignon

RH House

4.7

4.7 (413)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Rochester Hills

About the restaurant

RH House offers up contemporary American cuisine with a high-energy setting to elevate the dining experience, including an outside patio and handcrafted cocktail menu.

Top review

Dined 2 days ago

Andy was a great server!!! Didn’t rush us and gave us good recommendations. We had some modifications to our dishes and not one mess up!!

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4.7

4.7 (1630)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Ann Arbor

About the restaurant

Carlyle Grill, an Ann Arbor mainstay has proudly served the Ann Arbor Community since 2006. We work with some of Michigan’s finest food producers and purveyors to bring you the freshest offerings around. From steak dinners to burgers and salads and everything in between, we pride ourselves on providing you the best in flavor – offering generous portions to feed the hungriest of guests.

Comfort is the theme at our relaxed, family-friendly restaurant, where the menu runs to familiar, home-style dishes with top-notch regional ingredients. Enjoy our welcoming atmosphere featuring colorful yet classic design elements – bringing in added warmth and comfort with deep mahogany accents and large flagstone columns in our main dining room.

During the warmer seasons, take advantage of the two open-air dining areas surrounding the restaurant. We also have a dedicated, breathtaking dining room available for large reservations or private dining events.

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EmilyVIP

Dined on Dec 6, 2024

The food and ambiance is always excellent and our favorite server Caitlin does an impeccable job and is always top notch!

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Popular dish

Carrot Cake

Lumen Detroit

4.7

4.7 (1486)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Detroit

About the restaurant

Lumen Detroit at Beacon Park offers a unique dining experience in the heart of the city, blending modern architecture with a vibrant park setting. The restaurant features floor-to-ceiling retractable windows and one of Detroit's largest outdoor patios, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor ambiance. Guests can enjoy seasonally inspired Modern American cuisine, craft cocktails, and an extensive bar selection, whether on the rooftop or by the cozy outdoor firepits. With its lively atmosphere and picturesque views of Beacon Park, Lumen is the perfect spot for any occasion.

We offer valet parking for $15 Wednesday-Sunday. There is also metered street parking available on a limited basis. Please note that reservations will be held for 15 minutes, after which they are subject to cancelation. We allot 2 hours per table for dining, after which we may ask for your table. Due to the possibility of inclement weather our patio tables are available on a first-come first-served basis.

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Kristin

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent food and service! The ambience is amazing too!

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Experience

Private Chalet Rental

Tria

4.5

4.5 (752)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Dearborn

About the restaurant

Thanksgiving 2024
Seatings at 1pm, 3pm and 5pm
$68 (plus tax and gratuity) Per Adult
$35 (plus tax and gratuity) 4-12 years of age ~ 3 & under complimentary

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Deborah

Dined on Nov 28, 2024

Enjoyed the Thanksgiving Buffet and the service was great.

5th Tavern - Clarkston

4.6

4.6 (682)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Clarkston

About the restaurant

5th Tavern is an upscale casual dining restaurant featuring American style cuisine prepared from scratch.

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linda

Dined 5 days ago

The food and service is always great! Rita provided wonderful service for our Christmas lunch of 7! The menu is awesome - great lunch specials, Taco Tuesday, Wine Wednesday, etc enhance the dining experience!

Knock Twice Speakeasy

4.4

4.4 (214)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

West Bloomfield

About the restaurant

Can you keep a secret?
Well if so, Join us for Live Music, Craft Cocktails and Stunning Small Plates at West Bloomfield's newest hidden gem Knock Twice!

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Sharice

Dined 1 day ago

This was an amazing experience. The location to the service and the food was also deliciously good ! The live band was definitely a plus ! This for sure is a more mature setting !

The Statler French American Bistro

4.3

4.3 (1270)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Detroit

About the restaurant

The Statler is an American Bistro and Cocktail Bar nestled into the heart of Downtown Detroit's Entertainment District. The Statler offers classic cuisine with a slightly modern twist, catering to both adventurous and traditional diners alike. Our menu was created by Certified Master Chef Daniel Scannell, modeling a French Bistro. The Statler delivers a world class Gastro and Mixology Bar and Formal Dining Room Experiences. Enjoy a Smoked Old Fashioned with Suntory Japanese Whiskey and Crispy Calamari, and Friends during Happy Hour, then a Bottle of Faust Cabernet Sauvignon with Braised Short Ribs and Family in our Dining Room. The Statler is within walking distance from venues like Comerica Park, Ford Field, Detroit Opera House, Fox Theatre, Little Caesar’s Arena, and more. The Statler offers FREE PARKING for 3 hours while dining in the restaurant which is located underground and inside (call for instructions or ask the Valet attendant for directions).

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KathyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

We went to celebrate my daughter’s 40th birthday. Sara our server made our evening very special. The food was incredible. Her service was friendly and very efficient. Thank you one and all for making this evening so special

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French Onion Soup

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Bouillabaisse Provençal

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Short Rib Burger

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