Golden Harvest Restaurant
1625 Turner St.
Lansing, MI 48906
(517) 485-3663
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 211 Reviews. It’s hard to beat huge portions of the best food around. Golden Harvest specializes in everything breakfast with special omelets like the Dirty South and the Matador. It’s nearly impossible to recommend just one thing and the daily specials will never lead you wrong. Whatever you order, don’t leave without trying the biscuits and gravy first.
Polish Village Café
2990 Yemans St.
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 874-5726
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 215 Reviews With tons of authentic polish cuisine, the Polish Village Café will never let you down. Popular dishes include their kielbasas, pierogis, and their city chicken.
Union Woodshop
18 S. Main St.
Clarkston, MI 48346
(248) 625-5660
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 337 Stars With meat smoked in a green hickory fire, Union Woodshop has a distinct smoky taste and some of the most tender barbecue in the state. You can’t go wrong with the burnt ends, but make sure you save room for dessert. The butterscotch pudding is to die for.
Green Dot Stables
2200 W Lafayette Blvd
Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 962-5588
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 660 Reviews. Known around the Motor City for their creative take on sliders, the menu features options like a Korean inspired slider with peanut butter and kimchi and a Philly cheesesteak slider complete with rib-eye, peppers, onions, and of course plenty of cheese. …If you’re feeling brave, you might even want to try the mystery meat of the day, washed down with the daily cocktail special.
Brown Fisheries Fish House
32638 Michigan Hwy 123
Paradise, MI 49768
(906) 492-3901
Yelp: 5; 24 Reviews. Anyone who loves eating fish, knows its best when the restaurant is close to the source. Featured in publications like the New York Times and the Detroit Free Press, this family owned restaurant sends out the boats each morning hoping for a big pull. Two fan favorites are the perch and the local specialty, white fish.
The Root Restaurant & Bar
340 Town Center Blvd
White Lake, MI 48386
(248) 698-2400
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 170 Reviews. With beautifully crafted dishes, it’s easy to tell that the Root takes great pride in what they’re serving the customer. With tons of options to choose from, the scallops and the fried bologna sandwich are must-try dishes.
Bucharest Grill
2040 Park Ave
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 965-3111
Yelp 4.5 Stars; 469 Reviews. Great for a quick bite, Bucharest Grill serves up options ranging from Middle Eastern food to Romanian cuisine to tons of hot dog varieties. Patrons swear that Bucharest has the best shawarma in town and their Hamtramck hot dog, a kielbasa topped with braised red cabbage, bacon and spicy mustard, is an instant classic.
Mudgie’s
1300 Porter St.
Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 961-2000
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 308 Reviews. Voted Detroit’s best deli 5 years in a row, it’s hard to not see that Mudgie’s is one of the best places to fill your stomach in Michigan. Not only does this place use the freshest ingredients around, they also have 100+ craft beers and free Wi-Fi. If it’s your first time through their doors, the Mudgie is named after the restaurant for a reason…it’s simply that good.
Trattoria Stella
Village At Grand Traverse Commons
1200 W 11th St.
Traverse City, MI 49684
(231) 929-8989
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 205 Reviews. While this place might be a little pricy, you definitely get what you pay for. A creative menu drives the success of this restaurant filled with options like Pacific octopus and lamb sweet bread. Not only is the food delicious, the atmosphere is awesome, built in the basement of an old asylum.
Vinsetta Garage
27799 Woodward Ave
Berkley, MI 48072
(248) 548-7711
Yelp: 4 Stars; 549 Reviews. This place takes burgers to a whole new level. With a huge range of delicious toppings and rotating specials, Vinsetta Garage makes sure that every experience is a unique one. Local favorites include the 3AM burger, the Disco Fries, and the fried cheese curds, which puts nearby Wisconsin to shame.
Grove
919 Cherry St. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 454-1000
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 123 Reviews. Welcome to the upscale side of dining. Grand Rapid’s Grove has mastered of artfully crafting dishes so beautiful it sometimes seems a sin to stick a fork in them. It’s a great place to head for a special occasion, sure to leave a lasting impression.
Zingerman’s Delicatessen
422 Detroit St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 663-3354
Yelp: 4 Stars; 912 Reviews. When it comes to delicious sandwiches, this time-tested delicatessen will never let you down. While the huge list of sandwiches has something for everyone, the “Who’s Greenberg Anyway” and “Zingerman’s Reuben” are two of the best.
Food Dance
401 E Michigan Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
(269) 382-1888
Yelp: 4 Stars; 196 Reviews. Known around Kalamazoo for their awesome brunch menu, Food Dance is the best way to kick off any day. But their menu doesn’t waver later in the day either. Try the unique curry-dusted fried chickpeas or the very popular “ultimate mac & cheese” topped with caramelized onions, bacon, spinach, and toasted bread crumbs.
Frita Batidos
117 W Washington St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
(734) 761-2882
Yelp: 4 Stars; 533 Reviews. Michigan might be 1,500 miles from Cuba, but that didn’t keep Frita Batidos from building a restaurant that thrives by reproducing authentic Cuban tastes. Home to a menu loaded with spice and flavor, you’ll love any selection at this joint. However, if you need a little help, anything featuring their chorizo won’t leave you disappointed.
Buddy’s Rendezvous Pizzeria
17125 Conant St.
Detroit, MI 48212
(313) 892-9001
Yelp: 4.5 Stars; 56 Reviews. If every city has a type of pizza they’re known for, Detroit should be known for Buddy’s. Serving up rectangular pies, loaded with plenty of ingredients, it’s hard to stop at just one slice. Patrons can even enjoy a game of bocce ball while they wait for dinner to land at their table. What’s your go-to for great grub in Michigan? Tell us in the comments below!
