Top 25 Restaurants in Detroit 2019
Posted on February 12, 2019 by

Xploritall announces the 1st annual list of the 25 Best Restaurants in Detroit. We sorted through several key diner and critic ranking lists to determine the overall winners. This "poll of polls" balances the opinions of dining critics with ratings of actual diners. The winners represent a diverse offering of cuisines and ranging from casual to fine dining.
Though Xploritall places less emphasis on opinions and rankings than other travel sites, the Top 25 list is a great tool for planning a visit to the Motor City. There are lots of other great places to eat in and around Detroit, so consider this list a starting point. And don't forget to sign up to add these places to your Xploritall travel planner.
This is the 4th year that Xploritall has released Top 25 lists for different cities, and has expanded each year to add new cities.
The Inaugural Top 25 list for 2019:
1
3921 2nd Ave
American (New), Sandwiches
$$
2
2138 Michigan Ave
American (Traditional), BBQ
$$
3
15 E Kirby St
American (New), Tapas/Small
$$
4
118 W Lafayette Blvd
American (New), Diner, Hot Dogs
$$
5
719 Griswold St
Diner
$$
6
1426 Bagley Ave
American (New)
$$$
7
2200 W Lafayette Blvd
American (New)
$
8
47 Watson St
Sandwiches
$$$
9
1500 Woodward Ave
American (New),American (Traditional),Gastropub,Seafood,Tapas/Small Plates
$$
10
330 S Oakwood
Italian
$$$
11
300 River Pl Dr
Seafood, Steakhouse
$$$
12
2457 Russell St
Italian, Pizza
$
13
45 E 14 Mile Rd
Grocery,Japanese,Sushi
$$
14
1300 Porter St
American (Traditional), Delicatessen, Wine Bar
$$
15
31542 Woodward Ave
Burgers
$$
16
2901 Grand River Ave
American (New), Seafood
$$$
17
4206 Woodward Ave
Noodles, Ramen
$$
18
18 S Main St
BBQ, Pizza
$$
19
4421 Woodward Ave
American (New)
$$$
20
56 E Cross St, Ypsilanti
American (New), Burgers
$$
21
225 Gratiot Ave
American (New)
$$
22
2015 Michigan Ave
Japanese, Noodles, Soup
$$
23
100 Townsend St
American (Traditional),Wine Bar
$$$$
24
250 W Larned St
American (New)
$$$
25
76 W Adams Ave
Wine Bar
$$
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Though Xploritall places less emphasis on opinions and rankings than other travel sites, the Top 25 list is a great tool for planning a visit to the Motor City. There are lots of other great places to eat in and around Detroit, so consider this list a starting point. And don't forget to sign up to add these places to your Xploritall travel planner.
This is the 4th year that Xploritall has released Top 25 lists for different cities, and has expanded each year to add new cities.
The Inaugural Top 25 list for 2019:
1
Selden Standard

3921 2nd Ave
American (New), Sandwiches
$$
2
Slows Bar BQ

2138 Michigan Ave
American (Traditional), BBQ
$$
3
Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails

15 E Kirby St
American (New), Tapas/Small
$$
4
Lafayette Coney Island

118 W Lafayette Blvd
American (New), Diner, Hot Dogs
$$
5
Dime Store

719 Griswold St
Diner
$$
6
Lady Of The House

1426 Bagley Ave
American (New)
$$$
7
Green Dot Stables

2200 W Lafayette Blvd
American (New)
$
8
Grey Ghost Detroit

47 Watson St
Sandwiches
$$$
9
Wright & Company

1500 Woodward Ave
American (New),American (Traditional),Gastropub,Seafood,Tapas/Small Plates
$$
10
Giovanni's

330 S Oakwood
Italian
$$$
11
Rattlesnake Club

300 River Pl Dr
Seafood, Steakhouse
$$$
12
Supino Pizzeria

2457 Russell St
Italian, Pizza
$
13
Noble Fish

45 E 14 Mile Rd
Grocery,Japanese,Sushi
$$
14
Mudgie's

1300 Porter St
American (Traditional), Delicatessen, Wine Bar
$$
15
Redcoat Tavern

31542 Woodward Ave
Burgers
$$
16
Iridescence

2901 Grand River Ave
American (New), Seafood
$$$
17
Urban Ramen

4206 Woodward Ave
Noodles, Ramen
$$
18
Union Woodshop

18 S Main St
BBQ, Pizza
$$
19
Whitney Restaurant

4421 Woodward Ave
American (New)
$$$
20
Sidetrack Bar and Grill

56 E Cross St, Ypsilanti
American (New), Burgers
$$
21
Standby

225 Gratiot Ave
American (New)
$$
22
ima

2015 Michigan Ave
Japanese, Noodles, Soup
$$
23
Rugby Grille

100 Townsend St
American (Traditional),Wine Bar
$$$$
24
The Apparatus Room

250 W Larned St
American (New)
$$$
25
The Royce Detroit

76 W Adams Ave
Wine Bar
$$
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