658098 Thu Oct 08 14:17:01 -0700 2009 8 8 Midwest 0 5089253 Looking for something at the higher end and something casual. Thu Oct 08 14:17:01 -0700 2009 291809 Jake Barnes 1 5089564 How broad are your tastes? For mainstream fish & chops, consider Big Fish. It's on the loop road around Fairlane Mall. The restaurant at the Ritz Carlton does a fine job for higher-end fare. Dearborn has a VERY wide selection of arab restaurants and a couple of good asian choices. Thu Oct 08 16:30:18 -0700 2009 5089253 253378 rainsux 1 5090152 I've never been there but isn't Giovannie's close to Dearborn? Bob http://www.giovannisristorante.com/ Thu Oct 08 21:21:59 -0700 2009 5089253 107452 SonyBob 2 5092071 It's maybe a 15 minute drive from Dearborn --the best Italian restaurant I've ever been in, anywhere. Warm service, outstanding food ---flavorful, sophisticated, not just red gravy. A treasure. Fri Oct 09 15:10:19 -0700 2009 5090152 10844 berkleybabe 3 5092692 Depending on where you are in Dogbone, less than that. Fri Oct 09 20:38:06 -0700 2009 5092071 13409 Jim M 4 5106982 Dogbone's a first for me... hah. Thu Oct 15 19:59:02 -0700 2009 5092692 10844 berkleybabe 1 5090429 It's been a while but I remember the Early American Room at the Dearborn Inn being good, plus the building itself is historic. Near Greenfield Village/Henry Ford Museum if that is on your agenda. Casual? Millers Bar for burgers! Can't get any more casual than that. And of course Middle Eastern. Fri Oct 09 04:57:25 -0700 2009 5089253 109573 coney with everything 1 5090839 I am in love with Amani's on Michigan Ave just a block west of Schaefer. I keep singing it's praises but I never hear anything back from fellow Chowhounds. I think you all would be the happier for making the trip. http://amanilebaneserestaurant.com/ http://www.yelp.com/biz/amanis-restaurant-ii-dearborn Fri Oct 09 08:06:15 -0700 2009 5089253 178033 JanPrimus 1 5095118 Polish: Three Brothers 17620 W Warren Ave Detroit, MI 48228 (313) 271-1227 For lunch: (ham or pastrimi sandwich & soup) Lile's Sandwich Shop 8505 W Warren Ave Dearborn, MI 48126-1617 (313) 934-1520 For dessert, I recommend a trip to: Shatila Bakery (try the fruit ice creams & any pastry) 8505 W Warren Ave Dearborn, MI 48126-1617 (313) 934-1520 www.shatila.com‎ Sun Oct 11 11:06:51 -0700 2009 5089253 253378 rainsux