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900 W. 8 Mile Road, Ferndale Oakland County

(248) 542-3440; (248) 542-0895 (FAX)

Soul Food

Dinners include two sides plus cornbread ... fried catfish is a favorite! Also try the fried chicken, pork chops, or meatloaf. Sides include macaroni and cheese, collard greens, yams, black-eyed peas and other down-home favorites. For dessert, try sweet potato pie, peach cobbler or three-layer cake. Take-out only.
Cornbread Restaurant & Bar

29852 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield Oakland County

(248) 208-1680; (248) 208-6144 (FAX)

American, Soul Food, Good To-Go, Takeout, Black-Owned Business, Kid Friendly, Romantic, Staff Pick

Upscale traditional and non-traditional soul food served in a casually elegant ambience. Lots of African-American history to browse while dining.

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Big Fellas Barbecue & Bakery

2830 Gratiot Detroit

(313) 394-0080

Barbeque, Soul Food

The decorations are simple because this place is meant to be for carryout only. Big Fellas Barbecue and Bakery wants its customers to keep their focus strictly on the food. Greg and Valena Cade, both food-service veterans, opened Big Fellas to show off their cooking talents while fulfilling the soul food needs of hungry diners on the east side of Detroit. Big Fellas serves barbecued ribs, chicken, seafood, sandwiches, salads, soups and homemade desserts. The owners recommend that first-time diners try their rib snack, soul style wing dings or jumbo butterfly shrimp. To assure freshness and good quality, dishes are prepared right when you order.
Biscuits and Gravy Southern Bistro

322 Pelissier St., Windsor Detroit

(519) 971-0744

American, Breakfast, Soul Food, Kid Friendly

Downtown Windsor's home for downhome Southern comfort food in a casual fun atmosphere. Taking pride in making dishes from scratch like grandma used to, Biscuits' standard fare includes homemade breakfast sausage, hush puppies, gumbo, mac and cheese, collards, candied yams, sweet potato fries, fried chicken, fried catfish, sweet tea and much more.
Epicurean Cafe (phone disconnected)

25 Penobscot Building Detroit

(313) 965-4998

American, Barbeque, Café, Soul Food

Featuring chicken, fish, ribs, meatloaf, sandwiches, soups, and cheesy mac and cheese. Located in the Penobscot Building.
Flood's Bar & Grille

731 St. Antoine Detroit

(313) 963-1090

Cocktail lounge, Jazz club, American, Seafood, Soul Food, Romantic, Staff Pick

Popular spot for afternoon networking and late night clubbing! Located in a beautiful historic building near Greektown. Known for its magnificent bar and live entertainment. Appetizers, sandwiches, soulfood. Live jazz, R&B and top-40.
Best of Detroit 2002
Best place to move and shake
You can tell by the bottlenecked line of glimmering Jags, Beemers, Mercedes and SUVs lined up for valet parking that this is a nightspot where the Motor City’s elite come to meet. The food’s OK, but that ain’t the point; it’s the tailored clientele and top-shelf booze that really sets Flood’s apart. And when the band kicks on, the place really starts to thumpin’. Precaution: Don't wear jeans and flip-flops.
Franklin Street Restaurant

1440 Franklin Detroit

(313) 393-0018

Soul Food, Staff Pick
Harold's Chicken Shack

8892 W. Eight Mile Rd., Ferndale Oakland County

(248) 336-2060; (248) 336-2062 (FAX)

American, Soul Food, Kid Friendly

The Fried Chicken King! Originated in Chicago in 1955. The taste is like southern cooking with a city appeal. The chicken, fish and shrimp are cooked to order. There are no warmers or heat lamps! Finish off your chicken with your choice of special sauce for a taste that's addictive and known as the 'Best Chicken in Detroit.' Two locations to serve you.
Heavenly Chicken & Waffles

17117 W. Nine Mile Rd., 160, Southfield Oakland County

(248) 569-7949; (248) 569-9421 (FAX)

American, Deli, Soul Food, Kid Friendly

Heavenly Chicken & Waffles brings the delicious East Coast combination to metro Detroiters. A three-time feature on the Fox2 Morning Show, Heavenly Chicken & Waffles prepares fresh, made-to-order meals. The award-winning golden brown Belgian waffle is served alongside perfectly seasoned Amish chicken wings. Come and enjoy how it all began in a Harlem Renassaince atmosphere where good food and good times meet. Try this East Coast tradition that is delightfully different and heavenly satisfying. Can't make it to the restaurant? Ask about the "On the Spot" catering service.
Irene's Southern Cookin'

18680 W. Eight Mile Road, Southfield Oakland County

(248) 423-0988

Barbeque, Soul Food, Menu
Kenny's Ribs and Chicken

15405 Gratiot, Suite 100 Detroit

(313) 527-0000

African, American, Barbeque, Deli, Seafood, Soul Food, Kid Friendly

Kenny's Ribs and Chicken is home of the Chicago smoked ribs featuring the "St. Louis" rack and extremely popular rib tips. Kenny's was the winner of the 2004 Ribfest at Hart Plaza and has been winning Detroit every since. The restaurants are open and friendly with service that is inparalled. The ribs and chicken are married with Kenny Lewis' award winning spicy and mild sauces.
Kingdom Men's Cafe

12400 E. Jefferson Detroit

(313) 821-2671

Soul Food

The Kingdom Men's Café, which opened in October 2002, is a project of the East Lake Baptist Church. The food is equal to many other soul food restaurants, but it costs less, your plate sits on linen tablecloths and the service is fastidious. The menu follows a standard formula among soul food restaurants: entrées, sides, cornbread and dessert. Entrées include baked and fried chicken, catfish and fried and smothered pork chops.
Lady Louisa's Place

15535 W. McNichols Rd. Detroit

(313) 273-3663

Barbeque, Soul Food

Slow ribs and comfort food. Soul food and BBQ.
Lazybones Smokehouse

27475 Groesbeck Hwy., Roseville Detroit

(586) 775-7427; (586) 778-1620 (FAX)

Barbeque, Soul Food, Kid Friendly

"Lazybones Smokehouse is one of Metro Detroit's most popular barbeque restaurants. A pick-up and delivery barbeque joint, Lazybones Smokehouse is top notch. Fresh quality meats and chicken are cured and smoked fresh everyday using apple wood harvested right in Michigan. Lazybones Smokehouse is a different kind of barbeque joint, not like any other in the area. Our motto is pig up and pig out!"
Mama's Place

15250 W. Seven Mile Rd. Detroit

(313) 342-6120

Barbeque, Breakfast, Soul Food, Kid Friendly, Staff Pick

Dine in or carryout. Soul food, ribs, burgers, breakfast. Featuring grits, catfish, and much, much, more. Catering for parties of 10 to 1,000.
MGM Grand Palette Dining Studio

1777 Third St., (inside MGM Grand Detroit) Detroit

(313) 393-7777

Breakfast, Chinese, Mexican, Soul Food

Discover your creative side at Palette Dining Studio. Indulge in a full spectrum of freshly designed dishes in our unique, all-you-can-eat, tapas-style gallery, where every creation is a sumptuous canvas of color, texture and taste.
Misha's Sidewalk Cafe

8027 Agnes Detroit

(313) 821-5133; (313) 821-5144 (FAX)

American, Soul Food, Staff Pick

Enjoy a refreshing fruit smoothie on our patio.
Nikola's

25225 Telegraph Rd., Southfield Oakland County

(248) 355-4695

Barbeque, Seafood, Soul Food, Steak, Salads, Kid Friendly, Romantic, Menu

Completely remodeled in 2005. Nikola’s is best known for giant portions of BBQ ribs and chicken. Nikola's now has a 130-seat meeting room available for private functions.
Shabazz East

4716 Cadillac Detroit

(313) 921-8256

Soul Food

Editor's note: Temporarily closed until April 2001. Please call to confirm.
Southern Fires

575 Bellevue St. Detroit

(313) 393-4930

Barbeque, Soul Food, Kid Friendly, Menu
The Sunday Dinner Company

6470 E. Jefferson Ave. Detroit

(313) 877-9255; (313) 877-9294 (FAX)

Cajun-Creole, Seafood, Soul Food, Kid Friendly, Romantic

Co-owners Chef Giles and David Theriault prefer to have their diners share their experience with you. The following are written experpts from sources such as yelp, blogs and food writers. "Sunday Dinner Company is not only serving up tasty southern comfort food, it's also contributing to the community by offering a second chance to those whose lives have been disrupted by poverty and crime." Located in a late 1800s historic US post office, “the storefront is giant windows and the decor inside is simple and elegant”, “cool jazz plays while you dine.” “Simple centerpieces are on each table, with water goblets and white, cloth napkins.” “Servers are excellent, attentive and pleasant, but not stuffy.” “The menu is simple, using fresh ingredients and often surprising blends of herbs and spices, prepared fresh daily.” The food is served buffet style, but not typically so. "I would definitely recommend this place to anyone and I'd say hurry and go before everyone figures it out. I have to imagine it's going to be wildly popular soon enough. Great food. Great service. Great cause. Great combination."
Sweet Georgia Brown (closed)

1045 Brush Detroit

(313) 965-1245

Piano bar, American, Soul Food, Staff Pick, Menu

Come enjoy Sweet Georgia Brown's distinctive fine dining, superior service, and an enticing Classic American menu with an international flair. For those who expect only the finest haute cuisine and an upscale dining experience, Sweet Georgia Brown offers guests flavorful and unique menu choices that will delight even the most discriminating palate.
Tony's Soul Food Restaurant of Detroit

12944 E. Seven Mile Rd. Detroit

(313) 371-4078

Soul Food

Tony's Soul Food Restaurant of Detroit not only has conveniently long hours and friendly service, it also serves delicious food. Owner Anthony Johnson is excited to have recently opened his own restaurant, and recommends the collard greens and the smoked barbecue grill, both of which are popular at this small and comfortable restaurant. With its casual atmosphere, reasonable prices, courteous staff, '70s music and works by local artists, Tony's Soul Food Restaurant invites Detroiters to come and enjoy its food.
Uptown BBQ & Soul Food

15700 Livernois Detroit

(313) 861-7590; (313) 861-0926 (FAX)

Barbeque, Seafood, Soul Food

Uptown BBQ has been a household name in BBQ for almost 20 years in Detroit. With the new addition of soul food to the menu, this carry out restaurant has some of the best food in town. This family owned business continues to re-invent itself over and over again by developing healthier soul food that retains that traditional soul food taste. Come in and try our signature rib & shrimp dinner accompanied by our traditional soul sides. Get in and out fast with our new cafeteria-style line. Uptown BBQ, Seafood & Soul Food is open late 7 days a week - ideal for those Late night hunger pains. Pork, beef or lamb ribs, BBQ chicken, catfish, shrimp, baked beans, fried corn, collard greens, candied yams and more. Top your meal off with our tasty desserts: peach cobbler, banana pudding & sweet potato pie. We’ll teach you the real meaning of eating good! Uptown BBQ, where you couldn’t do better in your own backyard. Full service catering is also available.
Urban Wings & Co.

33214 W. 14 Mile Rd., Simsbury Plaza, West Bloomfield Oakland County

(248) 851-4360

Soul Food, Staff Pick

Suburban soul food restaurant located in West Bloomfield with a moderately priced menu that focuses on chicken and ribs. No trans fat is used. Expect great service.