30 essential Ferndale restaurants you should have tried by now

By Metro Times editorial staff on Fri, Jan 20, 2023 at 2:18 pm

If metro Detroit had a brunch capital, it would be Ferndale.

While mimosa towers and carefully curated benedicts and pancakes are amazing at many of this suburb’s restaurants, Ferndale has a lot more to offer the dining scene.

Here’s a list of essential Ferndale restaurants.

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The Corner

344 W. Nine Mile Rd.; 248-291-5470; thecornerferndale.com

The Corner is a little different than your average bar and grill. Sure you can grab a burger, but you can also reserve a game table to play a classic board game, or even throw a few axes.

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Howe's Bayou

22848 Woodward Ave.; 248-691-7145; howesbayouferndale.net

A taste of New Orleans on Woodward Avenue, Howe’s Bayou offers everything from fried catfish to voodoo chicken and shrimp.

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Voyager

600 Vester St.; 248-658-4999voyagerferndale.com

Voyager is a seafood restaurant that curates its food and cocktails by season.

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Christine's Cuisine

729 E. Nine Mile Rd.; 248-584-3354; christinescuisineinc.com

Though Christine’s Cuisine offers a variety of American and contemporary dishes, they also offer Eastern European specialties (like pierogi).

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TigerLily

231 W. Nine Mile Rd.; 248-733-4905; tigerlilyferndale.com

TigerLily is an upscale sushi restaurant that also serves great cocktails and a variety of Japanese spirits. You can stop by for a cocktail in the attached Mai Tiki, a speakeasy-style bar built in a converted office.

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The Emory

22700 Woodward Ave.; 248-546-8202; theemoryferndale.com

If you want a great burger or other good American comfort classics, The Emory is your place to go. They also have a great selection of cocktails.

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Valentine Distilling Co.

161 Vester Ave.; 248-629-9951; valentinedistilling.com

This speakeasy-style tasting room spotlights the spirits that Valentine distills a mere five minutes away.

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Bangkok Cafe

323 W. Nine Mile Rd.; 248-548-5373

Bangkok Cafe is a great place to get introduced to traditional Thai dishes.

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Hilton Road Cafe

3150 Hilton Rd.; 248-548-0008

While this brunch spot sadly closed in 2023 after being open since 2008, we're now hopeful for a return. In late 2023, Detroit chef Nikita Sanches posted a photo on social media showing a key and the Hilton Road Cafe with the caption, “We’re taking it back to where it all began. See you soon, Ferndale! Stay tuned for details.” We aren't sure if the new business will be the same as the old one or something completely new, but with Sanches at the helm, we’re excited nonetheless.

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