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1917 American Bistro

19416 Livernois Ave. Detroit

(313) 863-1917

Soul Food, Menu

Don and Katrina Studvent’s new place is a bistro, if there can be an American version with a soul food foundation, and no liquor license for a few more months. It’s a bistro in the sense that it’s a family-owned place that serves moderately priced, relatively simple dishes and simple meals. It’s pretty, with attractive prices and a $13 Sunday brunch buffet that includes catfish with grits, chicken with waffles. Other choices are fried potatoes, turkey sausage, country bacon, fried ham, fried turkey, omelets, French toast, fresh fruit, breads and pastries.

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Back in the Day

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.
Baker's Cafe No. 2

19650 Grand River Ave. Detroit

(313) 535-7938; (313) (FAX)

Soul Food
Bayou Grill

404 Main St., Belleville Detroit

734-697-2300

Cajun-Creole, Soul Food, American

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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.
Cafe D'Mongo's Speakeasy

1439 Griswold Detroit

Soul Food

Open since June 2007 on Friday nights only, the “speakeasy” soon achieved critical mass , attracting a crowd of young, mostly white hipsters. What brings them? The drinks list is ordinary, and owner Larry Mongo is less than exacting when it comes to recruiting musicians. So it’s not the drinks and it’s not the tunes, and most patrons don’t hang out for late-night food, either. They could, though. The limited soul food menu features some very fine sides at $3 a la carte, and if the ribs and half-a-barbecued chicken aren’t world-class, they’re at least decent, served in a standard sweet-smoky sauce.

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Chef Greg's Soul-N-The Wall

10009 Curtis St. Detroit

Soul Food
Dave's Hot Chicken

22208 Michigan Ave., Dearborn Detroit

313-380-0699

Barbeque, Soul Food, Good To-Go, Takeout, Curbside Pickup, Online Ordering, Order By Phone

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Detroit Soul

14300 E. Jefferson Ave. Detroit

313-366–5600

Soul Food

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Detroit Soul

2900 E. Eight Mile Rd. Detroit

313-366-5600

Soul Food
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.
Faustina's Creole & Soulfood

16155 Wyoming Ave. Detroit

Soul Food
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
Gina's Soul Food, Inc.

17410 E. Warren Ave. Detroit

313-469-1732

Soul Food
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
Joe Louis Southern Kitchen

6549 Woodward Ave. Detroit

Soul Food, Black-Owned Business

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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!"
Lula's Louisiana Cookhouse

113 S. Washington St., Owosso Detroit

Soul Food
Magnolia

1440 E. Franklin St. Detroit

(313) 393-0018

Soul Food

Quality soul food in an elegant supper club setting downtown. Highlights on the menu include ribs, chicken-fried steak, buttermilk-battered catfish and meatloaf. There is a Cajun presence as well, with specialties like a richly textured Creole gumbo, Po’Boys and Chicken Voodoo.
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.
Motown Soul Food Café

3011 W. Grand Blvd. Detroit

(313) 556-9993

Soul Food

Upscale soul food? Yes, the Southern Hospitality Group has brought catfish and fried okra to the plush confines of the Fisher Building. Most of the Café’s offerings merit the “upscale” label only in price. The results are uneven, with some fantastic traditional dishes and some that simply reiterate a debased version of Southern cuisine.
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.