What are the hottest restaurants in Detroit right now?
According to a recent recent study by High Roller – a hub for all things luxury – the city’s top restaurants were identified by tracking the amount of Google searches each received per month.
Those with reviews that held Higher Positive Sentiment were ranked above those with generally Negative Sentiment. And, while the list may or may not rate on your Best Of the study suggests what people around the globe are searching for in Detroit.
Slow’s Bar-B-Q | Corktown, Detroit
#1 Detroit Shipping Company
474 Peterboro St, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
313-462-4973
Coming in at number 1 with 4,900 searches a month and 2,700 reviews on Google is Detroit Shipping Company. The multi-restaurant collective probably won because there’s more than one restaurant there, but this isn’t cheating in our books. The trend shipping container place is 5 blocks from Little Ceasars Arena and two blocks from Masonic Temple. They open at noon and are known for their concept, menu variety, reasonable pricing, and atmosphere.
#2 Green Dot Stables
2200 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
313-962-5588
With 4,100 searches a month and 5,800 reviews, Green Dot Stables is a dive bar known for their innovative, greasy sliders and inviting interior. Sliders come in many varieties and are as diverse as the city. Pair wonderfully with an ice-cold beer, by the way. And, Green Dot is one of the few bars that still serve a great Mint Julep, inspired by the horse culture that is prevelent in their decor. Prices are relatively low so customers are able to enjoy different the many flavors this local joint has been serving.
#3 Grey Ghost Detroit
47 Watson St, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
313-262-6534
With 2,800 queries a month, Grey Ghost Detroit is a place fo rmodern beer, wine, and steaks. The bar has a wide variety of cocktails and they start pouring at 4pm. Guests rave about the fantastic service. Dishes to try here are the spaghetti carbonara, bone-in pork chop, and the dry aged new york strip. With a very nice cocktail program, try the Windfall before the season ends. Reservations suggested.
#4 London Chop House
Murphy Telegraph Building, 155 W Congress St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
313-962-0277
With 2,700 searches a month and 1,400 reviews, London Chop House offer an elegant dining experience for business professionals, Detroit traditionalists, the stylish, or those celebrating a special occasion. Open Table Diners’ Choice 2024, the iconic chop house is famous for its appetizers, steaks and chops, classic cocktails and Martinis, and cigar lounge. London Chop House offers entertainment, an old school, private pay phone, and one of the city’s top Doormen. Luxury costs, but when you’re ready to spend the London Chop House does not disappoint.
Lafayette Coney Island
“Two Up with Everything!” ~ The Metropolitan
#5 Lafayette Coney Island
118 W Lafayette Blvd, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
313-964-8198
Located on W Lafayette Blvd, Lafayette Coney Island is a Detroit legend, widely considered the best Coney Dog in the land. A classic Coney, Lafayette receives not so classic search volumes, with over 2,300 searches each month. And, they boast a spectacular 5,100 reviews on Google. Travelers can not come to the city without making a visit.
#6 Selden Standard
3921 2nd Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
313-438-5055
With 1,900 queries a month and 2,100 reviews, Selden Standard is a rustic and casual dining restaurant, featuring seasonal and local cuisine. Helmed by Chef Andy Hollyday, Selden Standard is one the locations that put Detroit on the American food map. The restaurant’s menu is small, with Chef working with a select number of farms and local producers, but its impact on eating good in Detroit is not.
#7 Ottava Via
1400 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
313-962-5500
Ottava Via is a classic italian restaurant with antique dining vibes. Guests get a feeling for the old country in this restaurant, whether dining inside or out on the patio. Part of Corktown Detroit’s revitalization, Ottawa Via’s menu features small plates, salads, pastas, and pizzas. We also can’t get enough of their Panini. Makes us feel like we’re back on the Ligurian Coastline. Ottava Via also has an outdoor bocce ball court for those who enjoy the classic sport.
#8 Slow’s Bar BQ
2138 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216, USA
313-962-9828
A Detroit classic, widely accepted as the restaurant to launch Corktown’s revitalization, Slows Bar BQ has become BBQ legend. With 1,500 queries and 5,100 reviews, Slow’s is #8 in this study. Very difficult to single out one plate over the next, as all the barbecue here is good. But, Slow’s is world famous for The Reason – smoked port butt, NC BBQ sauce, topped with coleslaw and dill pickles. Regardless, Slow’s is a must visit for out-of-towners and lovers of BBQ. And, after the reopening of Michigan Central, diners will also have a view of one of the city’s most treasured architectural works.
#9 Detroit Beer Company
1529 Broadway St, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
313-962-1529
Clearly, the nation still has a love affair with beer, as evidenced with Detroit Brewing Company’s 1,500 queries and 640 reviews. Would DBC be #9 if their name was “Bob’s Brewing Company”? We don’t know. But, we do know that metro Detroiters love a good home brew, and that is just what these boys have been doing for some time. Opened since 2003, the brewing company has made a name for itself chiefly among sportsman’s. And, with the Tigers in the playoff hunt and the Lions edging the Super Bowl we can continue to expect a very busy season for this local brewery.
#10 D.Prime in the MGM Grand
1777 3rd Ave, Detroit, MI 48226, USA
313-465-1645
Coming in last place on the list with 300 queries and 287 reviews is D.Prime in the MGM Grand. This high end steakhouse features classics such as Tomahawk Prime ribeyes, Veal Oscar, and Lobster with Truffle Butter. The atmosphere is vibrant, as it is in a casino, but D. Prime has made a name for itself among sports betters, table players, and Detroit’s swanky. Why go to Vegas when you can have it all right here in the D?
Speaking of gambling; what are the odds that a steak house, located in a casino, appear in a Top 10 list of a study conducted by a luxury gambling site?
Hmmm … I guess we’d take that bet.
Where To Stay
For those of us traveling from out of town on business, or to catch a Lions game, or maybe in the city for the express purpose of an extended Detroit foodie adventure, allow us to make the following suggestions for proper lodgings: Airbnb (as there are many interesting spots in and around the city), Shinola Hotel, The Godfrey Hotel Detroit, or The Siren.