643894 Tue Aug 11 14:39:40 -0700 2009 11 8 Midwest 0 4937618 I am looking for some great Detroit area restaurants. NO chains or anything resembling one. Great food, good service with cutting edge food or old-school favorites. I will be in town Aug 18-21 from New Orleans. Please let me know of the cities truly great spots anything from fine-dining to neighborhood spots. Tue Aug 11 14:39:40 -0700 2009 1100963 JMINOLA 1 4937868 Born raised and working in Detroit.. I know Motown Food.. for Thai.. head to Eastern market for Sala Thai.. excellent.. but I love love this awesome Italian old world restaurant right in the heart of Eastern market which is a farmers market that is so alive on the weekends with Laraoke that starts at 8 am (only in Detroit) anyway the restaurant is called Roma Cafe.... great great reviews! Also downtown faves are Seldom Blues in the RenCen or the Detroit Fish Market.. as a hater of all things seafood.. I think its somewhat overpriced Tue Aug 11 15:57:58 -0700 2009 4937618 1100987 joygolden 1 4938131 Be helpful to know where you're staying. For downtown, here's a roundup that was published during the basketball tournament last spring. http://www.detnews.com/article/20090402/OPINION03/904020401/1035/ENT/Detroit+s+Final+Four%28s%29+for+dining For a splurge, Roast (which she mentions) is really good for serious carnivores. Tue Aug 11 17:19:45 -0700 2009 4937618 13409 Jim M 2 4939346 I second the Roast recommendation. Ate a fabulous meal there in July - service was excellent and food was outstanding. Wed Aug 12 07:28:39 -0700 2009 4938131 103932 fromtheD 1 4938134 Are you actually going to be staying in Detroit or are you going to be in one of the suburbs? Tue Aug 11 17:20:43 -0700 2009 4937618 178033 JanPrimus 2 4939580 I will be staying with family in Livonia. However growing up in the metro area I am proud of Detroit and will be spending most of my time downtown though I am open to anything within a 30 min drive. Tigers game Tues Pm thinking Lafayette before the game but would love to try something new that evening or after the game for that matter Wed Aug 12 08:27:24 -0700 2009 4938134 1100963 JMINOLA 3 4942644 There was an article on the Detroit News website about Angelina bistro, near the ballpark, doing a prix fixe dinner hoping to attract ballpark visitors. Might be worth a go. Thu Aug 13 06:43:27 -0700 2009 4939580 109573 coney with everything 4 4950921 Angelina Bistro is wonderful! Sun Aug 16 12:54:06 -0700 2009 4942644 16249 Rheta 1 4939508 In no particular order. Slows BBQ. The Rattle Snake Club. The Whitney. Traffic Jam & Snug. Greektown- Take your pick it's all pretty darn good with the Astoria Pastry shop, Pizzapapalis standing out for their respective goodies. Bourbon Steak Saltwater http://www.slowsbarbq.com/ http://www.trafficjamdetroit.com/ http://www.thewhitney.com/ http://www.pizzapapalis.com/ http://www.astoriapastryshop.com/ http://www.rattlesnakeclub.com/detroit/index.php# http://www.mgmgranddetroit.com/restaurants/signature_restaurants.aspx Wed Aug 12 08:09:59 -0700 2009 4937618 253154 Fritter 2 4939837 BTW, Saltwater per news reports has recently downscaled and downpriced its menu, featuring simpler seafood dishes. Could be a good move downtown, but I'd be curious to know how it is. Wed Aug 12 09:33:45 -0700 2009 4939508 13409 Jim M 3 4940209 I had heard the same but I haven't spoken to any one that has been recently. Wed Aug 12 11:15:05 -0700 2009 4939837 253154 Fritter 1 4954118 Union Street is consistently good -- had a great crab cake last time. Mon Aug 17 15:57:30 -0700 2009 4937618 10844 berkleybabe