In 2019, Detroit gained a number of new restaurants and bars. From pizza to pierogis, here’s a few favorites.

Karl’s 1509 Broadway St., Detroit; 313-855-2757; karlsdetroit.com While Detroit has no shortage of diners, Karl’s stands out. Located in the beautifully decorated Siren Hotel, Karl’s is run by Chef Kate, the mastermind behind Corktown’s nationally recognized Lady of the House restaurant. Photo via Karl’s / Facebook
Frita Batidos Detroit 66 W. Columbia St., Detroit; 313-725-4100; fritabatidos.com With a popular location already open in Ann Arbor, Frita Batidos is now offering its burgers and shakes in Detroit. The menu boasts a selection of high-quality burgers, with the most popular patty being the Cuban-influenced chorizo burger. Photo via Frita Batidos Detroit / Facebook
Grandma Bob’s Pizza 2135 Michigan Ave., Detroit; 313-315-3177; grandmabobs.com Recently opened by the creators of Pepe Z’s in El Club, Grandma Bob’s features classic and eclectic new flavors like a sausage and pistachio pizza. A full bar is also available, as well as pizza served by the slice or the pie. Photo via Grandma Bob’s Handmade Pizza / Facebook
Hammer & Nail 3800 Woodward Ave., Detroit; 313-474-3477; hammerandnaildetroit.com With a wide selection of cocktails and bar food served in a relaxed interior, Hammer & Nail is a welcome addition to the Detroit bar scene. Photo via Hammer & Nail / Facebook
Highlands Steakhouse 400 Renaissance Center Fl. 72, Detroit; 313-877-9090; highlandsdetroit.com One of three restaurants and bars that make up the Highlands space, this steakhouse features premium choice-cut beef and a varied selection of dishes. Photo via Highlands Detroit / Facebook
Magnet 4842 Grand River Ave., Detroit; 313-656-2640; magnetdetroit.com From the creators of Takoi comes a vegetable-centric menu at Magnet, a new restaurant inspired Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavors. The dishes are mainly cooked using a wood-fired grill and wood-burning oven. Photo via Magnet Detroit / Facebook
The Monarch Club 33 John R St. Penthouse, Detroit; 313-306-2380; monarchclubdetroit.com The Monarch Club offers the ideal meal-with-a-view experience. With both traditional and eclectic fare like cauliflower steak and classic meatballs, you can enjoy dinner with a majestic view of Detroit’s skyline. Photo via The Monarch Club / Facebook
Paramita Sound 1517 Broadway St., Detroit; 313-433-6494; paramitasound.com Michiganders love food and beer, and Detroit loves music. Paramita Sound has combined these elements into a bar and record store combo. You can enjoy a delicious meal and drinks while browsing the available records in the store. Photo via Google Maps Credit: Instagram, Paramita
Snack Camp 1464 Van Dyke, Detroit; 313-420-8047 Aiming to bring new flavors and fare to Detroit’s food scene, Snack Camp offers international foods in small portions for snackers craving something new. Photos via Google Maps
Bon Bon Bon 441 W. Canfield St. Ste. 12, Detroit; 313-334-5276; bonbonbon.com With multiple locations in and around the city, Bon Bon Bon’s bonbons are a Detroit delicacy. Thanks to the new location in Midtown that opened this year, the tasty bite-sized treats are never too far away. Photo via Bon Bon Bon / Facebook
Poke Burri 70 W. Alexandrine St. Detroit; 313-265-3907; pokeburri.com Poke Burri, an Atlanta-based food stall that specializes in burrito-style sushi rolls and colorful, whimsical poke concoctions, opened a new Detroit location in the former Le Petit Zinc space. While the menu is built around the “sushi burritos” and poke bowls, Poke Burri will serve up other junk food-shaped sushi items like corn dogs, doughnuts, and the spicy tuna nacho (spicy tuna, avocado, wonton nachos, and spicy mayo). Photo via Poke Burri / Instagram

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