16981 18 Mile Rd., Clinton Twp.; 586-416-3501; jbaldwins.com
Jeff Baldwin, the respected chef who presided over the kitchens at the Whitney and Van Dyke Place, owns this casual eatery that elegantly presents about 30 entrées daily, along with a variety of sauces and accoutrements. Among the entrées are crusty pizzas cooked in a stone oven, calamari, crab cakes, ahi tuna, lemon chicken piccata and portobello ravioli. Many desserts are made in-house, including the crème brûlée and rich Black Forest torte. Many of the entrées are affordable, costing less than $20. But even if you choose surf or turf, no dish will breach $30.
