Detroit is an attractive destination for foodies and everyone knows it — but the food scene in the suburbs of Detroit is extremely exciting to the palate too, with many restaurants, bakeries, and bars that shouldn’t be missed. If you’re looking for a scrumptious meal, you can satiate yourself at these suburban spots.

Mabel Gray 23825 John R Rd., Hazel Park; mabelgraykitchen.com; 248-398-4300 Mabel Gray serves exciting, innovative dishes in a cozy atmosphere. With no set menu, Mabel Gray emphasizes seasonal dishes with ingredients sourced from Chef Rigato’s network of local farms, butchers, and foragers. Photo via Mabel Gray / Facebook
Mabel Gray 23825 John R Rd., Hazel Park; mabelgraykitchen.com; 248-398-4300 Mabel Gray serves exciting, innovative dishes in a cozy atmosphere. With no set menu, Mabel Gray emphasizes seasonal dishes with ingredients sourced from Chef Rigato’s network of local farms, butchers, and foragers. Photo via Mabel Gray / Facebook
Al-Ameer 12710 W. Warren Ave., Dearborn; alameerrestaurant.com; 313-582-8185 In an area well known for its Mediterranean cuisine, Al-Ameer stands out from the crowd. Family-owned and operated, Al-Ameer serves delicious, authentic dishes including hummus plates, chicken shawarma, and moujadara, a lentil and rice dish made with caramelized onions. Photo via Google Maps
Noble Fish 45 E. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson; noblefish.syvatta.com; 248-585-2314 This small Asian food market has a sit-down sushi restaurant in the back, built in the style of Kyoto’s traditional wood buildings. With a wide variety of sushi and vegetarian options, Noble Fish has something for everyone. Photo via Noble Fish / Facebook
Noble Fish 45 E. 14 Mile Rd., Clawson; noblefish.syvatta.com; 248-585-2314 This small Asian food market has a sit-down sushi restaurant in the back, built in the style of Kyoto’s traditional wood buildings. With a wide variety of sushi and vegetarian options, Noble Fish has something for everyone. Photo via Google Maps
Shangri-La 6407 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield Township; dineshangrila.com; 248-626-8585 This Chinese restaurant serves authentic Cantonese cuisine in a beautifully decorated interior complete with a stained-glass ceiling. The menu includes sweet and sour pork, wonton soup, jellyfish salad, and Cantonese-style live lobster. Shangri-La also offers a dim sum menu. Photo via Google Maps
Shangri-La 6407 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield Township; dineshangrila.com; 248-626-8585 This Chinese restaurant serves authentic Cantonese cuisine in a beautifully decorated interior complete with a stained-glass ceiling. The menu includes sweet and sour pork, wonton soup, jellyfish salad, and Cantonese-style live lobster. Shangri-La also offers a dim sum menu. Photo via Google Maps
The Emory 22700 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; theemoryferndale.com; 248-546-8202 The Emory is an upscale lunch and dinner spot located in Ferndale. The menu includes creative takes on classic dishes, such as cajun mac-and-cheese and ginger salad. An extensive selection of beer and wine is also available. The Emory’s interior was constructed with wood sourced from a family farm, giving this restaurant a cozy vibe. Photo via Google Maps
The Emory 22700 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; theemoryferndale.com; 248-546-8202 The Emory is an upscale lunch and dinner spot located in Ferndale. The menu includes creative takes on classic dishes, such as cajun mac-and-cheese and ginger salad. An extensive selection of beer and wine is also available. The Emory’s interior was constructed with wood sourced from a family farm, giving this restaurant a cozy vibe. Photo via Google Maps
The Root Restaurant & Bar 340 Town Center Blvd., White Lake; therootrestaurant.com; 248-698-2400 The Root serves New American dishes and small plates. With an emphasis on local, fresh ingredients, every dish at The Root is thoughtfully crafted. You can try the Michigan baked brie, which is made with Reny Picot triple crème cheese in a puff pastry, plus arugula, radishes, dried cherries, apples, maple, and balsamic vinaigrette. Photo via Google Maps
The Root Restaurant & Bar 340 Town Center Blvd., White Lake; therootrestaurant.com; 248-698-2400 The Root serves New American dishes and small plates. With an emphasis on local, fresh ingredients, every dish at The Root is thoughtfully crafted. You can try the Michigan baked brie, which is made with Reny Picot triple crème cheese in a puff pastry, plus arugula, radishes, dried cherries, apples, maple, and balsamic vinaigrette. Photo via Google Maps
The Sardine Room 340 S. Main St., Plymouth; thesardineroom.com; 734-416-0261 Designed to resemble a Prohibition-era restaurant and bar, The Sardine Room serves up a selection of fresh seafood dishes, plus a creative brunch menu and handcrafted cocktails. The peel-and-eat shrimp, chilled lobster claws, and deviled oysters are just a few standouts on the dinner menu. Photo via Google Maps
The Sardine Room 340 S. Main St., Plymouth; thesardineroom.com; 734-416-0261 Designed to resemble a Prohibition-era restaurant and bar, The Sardine Room serves up a selection of fresh seafood dishes, plus a creative brunch menu and handcrafted cocktails. The peel-and-eat shrimp, chilled lobster claws, and deviled oysters are just a few standouts on the dinner menu. Photo via Google Maps
Union Woodshop 18 S. Main St., Clarkston; unionwoodshop.com; 248-625-5660 Located in Clarkston, this smokehouse has an impressive selection of barbecue, smoked meats, and pizzas, as well as house-made sauces. You can try the wood-fired breadsticks with garlic butter and pazzo cheese, the deep-fried pickles, or the cedar-planked salmon. Photo via Google Maps
Union Woodshop 18 S. Main St., Clarkston; unionwoodshop.com; 248-625-5660 Located in Clarkston, this smokehouse has an impressive selection of barbecue, smoked meats, and pizzas, as well as house-made sauces. You can try the wood-fired breadsticks with garlic butter and pazzo cheese, the deep-fried pickles, or the cedar-planked salmon. Photo via Google Maps
Vinsetta Garage 27799 Woodward Ave. Berkley; vinsettasgarage.com 248-548-7711 This old garage was repurposed into an artisan burger joint that also serves creative sandwiches and hot dishes. The extensive selection of appetizers includes disco fries made with cheese curds, whole grain mustard gravy, chili flakes, and scallions, as well as a deep-fried coney dog. Photo via Google Maps
Vinsetta Garage 27799 Woodward Ave. Berkley; vinsettasgarage.com 248-548-7711 This old garage was repurposed into an artisan burger joint that also serves creative sandwiches and hot dishes. The extensive selection of appetizers includes disco fries made with cheese curds, whole grain mustard gravy, chili flakes, and scallions, as well as a deep-fried coney dog. Photo via Google Maps
Toast 23144 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; eatattoast.com; 248-398-0444 With locations in Ferndale and Birmingham, Toast offers chic food in a retro interior. The menu includes creative takes on classic breakfast dishes such as a carnitas waffle, bacon-fried rice, and a selection of gourmet omelets. Toast also offers craft beers, wines, and cocktails. Photo via TOAST Ferndale / Facebook
Toast 23144 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; eatattoast.com; 248-398-0444 With locations in Ferndale and Birmingham, Toast offers chic food in a retro interior. The menu includes creative takes on classic breakfast dishes such as a carnitas waffle, bacon-fried rice, and a selection of gourmet omelets. Toast also offers craft beers, wines, and cocktails. Photo via TOAST Ferndale / Facebook
Voyager 600 Vester Ave., Ferndale; voyagerferndale.com; 248-658-4999 Voted as one of Esquire Magazine’s best new restaurants in America in 2018, Voyager is a can’t-miss spot. Enjoy fresh, sustainably-sourced seafood caught and served within 24-hours. Try Rhode Island clam roll, shrimp and bok choy, or tuna on toast, and check out the list of maritime-themed cocktails. Photo via Voyager / Facebook
Voyager 600 Vester Ave., Ferndale; voyagerferndale.com; 248-658-4999 Voted as one of Esquire Magazine’s best new restaurants in America in 2018, Voyager is a can’t-miss spot. Enjoy fresh, sustainably-sourced seafood caught and served within 24-hours. Try Rhode Island clam roll, shrimp and bok choy, or tuna on toast, and check out the list of maritime-themed cocktails. Photo via Voyager / Facebook
Imperial 22828 Woodward Ave., Ferndale; imperialferndale.com; 248-850-8060 Imperial boasts delicious and affordable food served inside a cozy wooden interior with beer hall-style long tables. You can try the Sonoran (bacon-wrapped) hot dogs, margaritas, egg dishes, or tacos. Photo via Imperial / Facebook
Bistro 82 401 S Lafayette Ave., Royal Oak; bistro82.com; 248-542-0082 With a modern interior, full bar, and delicious food, Bistro 82 is worth a trip outside city limits. The French-inspired menu includes oysters du jour, potatoes with creme fraiche, and filet mignon. For happy hour, Bistro 82 offers beer, wine, and well drinks, alongside small dishes such as salmon sliders and French onion soup dumplings. Photo via GoogleMaps
Bistro 82 401 S Lafayette Ave., Royal Oak; bistro82.com; 248-542-0082 With a modern interior, full bar, and delicious food, Bistro 82 is worth a trip outside city limits. The French-inspired menu includes oysters du jour, potatoes with creme fraiche, and filet mignon. For happy hour, Bistro 82 offers beer, wine, and well drinks, alongside small dishes such as salmon sliders and French onion soup dumplings. Photo via Bistro 82 / Facebook
Bacco Ristorante 29410 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; baccoristorante.com, 248-356-6600 Bacco Ristorante offers elegant, unfussy Italian fare. The menu includes classics such as calamari and bolognese, as well as carpaccio (beef tenderloin with arugula, mushrooms, grana, and capers) and grilled octopus. Photo via Bacco Ristorante / Facebook
Bacco Ristorante 29410 Northwestern Hwy., Southfield; baccoristorante.com, 248-356-6600 Bacco Ristorante offers elegant, unfussy Italian fare. The menu includes classics such as calamari and bolognese, as well as carpaccio (beef tenderloin with arugula, mushrooms, grana, and capers) and grilled octopus. Photo via Bacco Ristorante / Facebook
Bigalora 711 S. Main St., Royal Oak; bigalora.com; 248-544-2442 Bigalora serves wood-fired pizzas made in a brick oven, plus a variety of Italian-inspired cuisine. The pizza menu includes treats such as asparagus and prosciutto, capricciosa, and a classic margherita made with imported buffalo mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, and basil. Photo via Bigalora Pizza / Facebook
Bigalora 711 S. Main St., Royal Oak; bigalora.com; 248-544-2442 Bigalora serves wood-fired pizzas made in a brick oven, plus a variety of Italian-inspired cuisine. The pizza menu includes treats such as asparagus and prosciutto, capricciosa, and a classic margherita made with imported buffalo mozzarella, extra virgin olive oil, and basil. Photo via Bigalora Pizza / Facebook
Marais Market & Cafe 17051 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe; maraisrestaurant.com; 313-343-8800 Marais features French-inspired cuisine and cocktails served in an inviting and sophisticated setting. The breakfast menu includes crepes, quiches, croissant sandwiches, and egg scrambles. For lunch, you can try the chicken paillard, or grab a bowl of brie and pear tortellini for a hearty, satisfying dinner. Photo via Marais Market & Cafe / Facebook
Marais Market & Cafe 17051 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe; maraisrestaurant.com; 313-343-8800 Marais features French-inspired cuisine and cocktails served in an inviting and sophisticated setting. The breakfast menu includes crepes, quiches, croissant sandwiches, and egg scrambles. For lunch, you can try the chicken paillard, or grab a bowl of brie and pear tortellini for a hearty, satisfying dinner. Photo via Marais Market & Cafe / Facebook
Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen 54 S. Main St., Clarkston; clarkstonunion.com; 248-620-6100 Clarkston Union is all about authenticity, from the oak pews that serve as seating to the locally-sourced food. You can try the pot pie, which is made with a flaky crust and filled with veggies, or the house-made bratwurst with roasted potatoes. Photo via Google Maps
Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen 54 S. Main St., Clarkston; clarkstonunion.com; 248-620-6100 Clarkston Union is all about authenticity, from the oak pews that serve as seating to the locally-sourced food. You can try the pot pie, which is made with a flaky crust and filled with veggies, or the house-made bratwurst with roasted potatoes. Photo via Clarkston Union Bar & Kitchen / Facebook
NeeHee’s 4924 Rochester Rd., Troy; neehees.com; 248-250-6335 45656 Ford Rd., Canton; 734-737-9777 NeeHee’s has locations in Troy and Canton, both serving vegetarian Indian street food with style. NeeHee’s offers chaat, mango lassi, masala dosi, and other traditional dishes. You can try the special bhel puri, which includes fried lentils, fried chickpea balls, spiced and flattened black chickpeas, and crunchy peanuts. Photo via Google Maps
NeeHee’s 4924 Rochester Rd., Troy; neehees.com; 248-250-6335 45656 Ford Rd., Canton; 734-737-9777 NeeHee’s has locations in Troy and Canton, both serving vegetarian Indian street food with style. NeeHee’s offers chaat, mango lassi, masala dosi, and other traditional dishes. You can try the special bhel puri, which includes fried lentils, fried chickpea balls, spiced and flattened black chickpeas, and crunchy peanuts. Photo via Google Maps
The Morrie 511 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-216-1112; 260 N Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham; 248- 940-3260 themorrie.com With locations in Royal Oak and Birmingham, this lunch and brunch spot has an eclectic atmosphere, live music, and an inventive menu of American classics. Standouts include the signature burger and customizable salads, which can be paired with a selection from the extensive craft beer menu. Photo via Google Maps
The Morrie 511 S. Main St., Royal Oak; 248-216-1112; 260 N Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham; 248- 940-3260 themorrie.com With locations in Royal Oak and Birmingham, this lunch and brunch spot has an eclectic atmosphere, live music, and an inventive menu of American classics. Standouts include the signature burger and customizable salads, which can be paired with a selection from the extensive craft beer menu. Photo via The Morrie Royal Oak / Facebook
Joe Muer Seafood 39475 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills; 248-792-9609; joemuer.com With a location in Detroit as well as Bloomfield Hills, Joe Muer Seafood offers treats including steak tacos, steamed mussels, and crab ball sliders. The drinks are just as good, with a cocktail menu that includes Fake Wood Teeth (Don Julio Silver tequila, green Chartreuse, cinnamon syrup, fresh lime juice) and a s’more martini.Photo via Google Maps
Joe Muer Seafood 39475 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills; 248-792-9609; joemuer.com With a location in Detroit as well as Bloomfield Hills, Joe Muer Seafood offers treats including steak tacos, steamed mussels, and crab ball sliders. The drinks are just as good, with a cocktail menu that includes Fake Wood Teeth (Don Julio Silver tequila, green Chartreuse, cinnamon syrup, fresh lime juice) and a s’more martini.Photo via Joe Muer / Facebook
Zao Jun 6608 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Twp; 248-949-9999; zaojunnewasian.comThis Asian fusion restaurant features a menu of appetizers, salads, small plates, and full-sized dishes such as Kung Pao chicken and Mongolian beef. The cocktails include a Mai Tai and Japanese Highball. Photo via Zao Jun / Facebook
Zao Jun 6608 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Twp; 248-949-9999; zaojunnewasian.comThis Asian fusion restaurant features a menu of appetizers, salads, small plates, and full-sized dishes such as Kung Pao chicken and Mongolian beef. The cocktails include a Mai Tai and Japanese Highball. Photo via Zao Jun / Facebook
Adachi 325 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-540-5900; adachirestaurant.com Adachi serves Japanese-inspired fare in Birmingham’s Ford-Peabody mansion. The menu includes sushi rolls, sashimi, and a selection of small plates such as Hawaiian-style tuna poke and kobe beef sliders.Photo via Adachi Restaurant / Facebook
Adachi 325 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham; 248-540-5900; adachirestaurant.com Adachi serves Japanese-inspired fare in Birmingham’s Ford-Peabody mansion. The menu includes sushi rolls, sashimi, and a selection of small plates such as Hawaiian-style tuna poke and kobe beef sliders.Photo via Adachi Restaurant / Facebook
Otus Supply 345 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-291-6160; otussupply.com This New American restaurant in Ferndale offers a variety of delicious options, including salads, entrees, pizzas, and soups in bread bowls. The inventive dessert menu includes lemongrass ice cream with brown butter madeleines dipped in white chocolate with macadamia nut brittle and peanut butter banana cream pie.Photo via Google Maps
Otus Supply 345 E. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-291-6160; otussupply.com This New American restaurant in Ferndale offers a variety of delicious options, including salads, entrees, pizzas, and soups in bread bowls. The inventive dessert menu includes lemongrass ice cream with brown butter madeleines dipped in white chocolate with macadamia nut brittle and peanut butter banana cream pie.Photo via Otus Supply / Facebook
Stage Deli Restaurant 6873 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield Twp.; 248-855-6622; thestagedeli.com This historic Jewish deli serves classic sandwiches, soups, salads, and an all-day breakfast menu, plus wine, beer, and cocktails. The house-made desserts include apple strudel, carrot cake, and sour cream coffee cake.Photo via Google Maps
Stage Deli Restaurant 6873 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfield Twp.; 248-855-6622; thestagedeli.com This historic Jewish deli serves classic sandwiches, soups, salads, and an all-day breakfast menu, plus wine, beer, and cocktails. The house-made desserts include apple strudel, carrot cake, and sour cream coffee cake.Photo via Stage Deli / Facebook
Antihero 231 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-307-7383; antiheroferndale.com Antihero serves Asian-influenced dishes that combine Japanese, Korean, and American cuisine for a menu full of surprising twists on classic flavors. The Baked Alaska with passionfruit curd, black sesame ice cream, matcha cake, and meringue is a perfect example of the restaurant’s innovative approach.Photo via Antihero / Facebook
Antihero 231 W. Nine Mile Rd., Ferndale; 248-307-7383; antiheroferndale.com Antihero serves Asian-influenced dishes that combine Japanese, Korean, and American cuisine for a menu full of surprising twists on classic flavors. The Baked Alaska with passionfruit curd, black sesame ice cream, matcha cake, and meringue is a perfect example of the restaurant’s innovative approach.Photo via Antihero / Facebook

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