These Detroit Restaurants Were Named ‘Top Tier’ By Tripadvisor
When it comes to cuisine, Detroit has a lot to offer. From coneys and barbecue to pizzerias and seafood, we’ve got it all. There are several restaurants in Detroit that serve up delicious food with special menu items. For some it may be difficult to just settle on one place. Happily, you don’t have to! There’s so much to choose from.
If you’re looking for unique dining experiences or places to add to your bucket list, Tripadvisor dropped its Top Detroit Restaurants list. They calculated based on the quality and quantity of traveler reviews and ratings for restaurants on their website and app. With the data gathered, they compiled a list of 30 restaurants.
There were a few restaurants with more than one location on the list. This includes Andiamo with six locations, Buddy’s Pizza with sixteen locations, HopCat with ten locations, and others.
Some restaurants on the list have a price score of “$$$” or more including Dime Store, Selden Standard, The Whitney and Joe Muer Seafood. Though there are quite a few restaurants listed that don’t break the bank, such as Supino Pizzeria, Green Dot Stables, and Lafayette Coney Island.
Which restaurant is rated number one?
Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails was ranked the top restaurant in Detroit. Overall, they scored 4.5 out of 5 with a total of 367 reviews on the site. Specifically, users rated them based on food, service, and value. A user shared their experience in a 5-star review. “We didn’t have a dish that we didn’t like from our 5 dishes,” said the review. “I wish I could give this place more than 5 stars. It was wonderful, thank you!” It’s located about 1.7 miles from Comerica Park at 15 E. Kirby St. Suite D, Detroit.
In addition to Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails, restaurants including Giovanni’s, Selden Standard, Dime Store, and Wright & Company made the top 5.
What other Detroit restaurants made the top list? See the full list here.
Michigan Restaurant Named ‘Best Date Night’ Spot
Life gets busy and one way for couples to spend quality time together is with a date night. Whether you’re in a new relationship with your partner or have been with them for decades, you may want to check out this Detroit restaurant. Recently, LoveFood.com posted a list of the best date night restaurants in every state. Though Michigan has several places that would be perfect for a date night, their list highlighted one Michigan restaurant as the best in the state. Surprisingly, it’s in Detroit.
Wright & Company was listed as the best date night restaurant in Michigan. You may have stumbled upon this restaurant during a quick search for unique restaurants in Detroit or walked by it while strolling Woodward Avenue. It’s located at 1500 Woodward Avenue on the second floor of the historic Wright Kay building.
How they determined the best date night restaurants
The complete list includes spaces with “relaxed and intimate” spaces. “When we think of the perfect date night, images of cozy corners, charming ambience, and easy conversation over plates of delicious food come to mind,” said LoveFood.com. The website also mentioned that they’re partial to spaces with crisp white tablecloths with leather-bound menus.
What makes Wright & Company a unique space is that it gives visitors a beautiful view of Downtown Detroit. According to the Wright & Company website, the building was built in 1891 and from 1920 to 1978, the structure was occupied by the Wright-Kay jewelry firm.
They have a James Beard nominated chef and partner Marc Djozlija. Executive Chef Kyle Schutte creates seasonal menus around a composed shared plates concept. Some of their featured menu items include, pork belly sliders, crispy brussels sprouts, potato pavé, udon carbonara, and burrata. This best Michigan date night restaurant also has a curated list of local and international beer and wine. As well as a variety of unique cocktails. From the coffee infused ‘Room Service’ cocktail, to the Western Grace Brandy ‘Lost Grace’ cocktail.
When you walk into Wright & Company, you’ll step off the elevator and make your way to a host where they will greet you and seat you. It’s best to make reservations because they tend to get busy. The space has warm lighting from beautiful chandeliers, exposed brick chandeliers, and curved leather booths. Their shared plates concept makes it easier for one to get closer and bond with their partner during a date night.
See LoveFood.com’s ‘Best Date Night’ in each state here. And check out photos from my recent visit to the restaurant below:
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