Dining, dining and restaurant news in and around Detroit

**Updated May 2026

Mother's Day Metro Detroit celebrations rank among the busiest dining and event days of the year across Southeast Michigan, and the options extend far beyond the brunch table. Across five counties and dozens of communities, from Birmingham and Bloomfield Hills along the Woodward corridor to the Downriver riverfront in Wyandotte, the holiday weekend fills up with lavish buffets, prix-fixe dinners, outdoor nature walks, art fairs, and luxury spa treatments designed to make Mom the priority she deserves to be.

This guide covers the best places to celebrate Mother's Day in Metro Detroit, organized into three sections: Brunch and Dining, Events and Activities, and Spa and Pampering. Whether the plan is a waterfront brunch overlooking…

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**Updated April 17, 2026

Metro Detroit's plant-based dining scene spans 100% vegan soul food kitchens, James Beard-nominated tasting menus, comfort food pop-ups turned brick-and-mortars, and everything between. This guide ranks the 20 best vegan and plant-based restaurants across Detroit, Royal Oak, Ferndale, Troy, Dearborn, Ann Arbor, and beyond, organized by dining style with hours, addresses, and exactly what to order at each one.

Why Metro Detroit's Plant-Based Dining Scene Deserves Your Attention

Metro Detroit is not the first city most people associate with plant-based dining. That reputation belongs to Los Angeles or Portland or Austin. But anyone who has spent time eating across the region knows the reality is different from the…

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**Updated April 13, 2026

The best brunch in Metro Detroit is not one thing. It is Lebanese fava beans in Dearborn, buttermilk pancakes at a historic downtown hotel, Cajun beignets on Jefferson Avenue, and concha French toast in Southwest Detroit. The region's culinary diversity, shaped by generations of Middle Eastern, Southern, Latin American, and European influence, gives Metro Detroit a brunch identity that no other Midwestern city can match.

The 36 restaurants on this list span every corner of the metro area, from Woodward Avenue in Detroit to Main Street in Clarkston, from Warren Avenue in Dearborn to Washington Street in Ann Arbor. Whether you are a lifelong resident looking for something new or relocating to the area and trying to learn the…

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**Updated April 6, 2026

Metro Detroit has 22 exceptional waterfront restaurants spanning the Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, the Clinton River, and inland lakes across Wayne, Macomb, Oakland, and Livingston counties. Options range from a craft beer garden under $15 per person on the Clinton River to a James Beard Award-connected steakhouse 71 floors above the city. Boat docks are available at the majority of locations.

22 Best Waterfront Restaurants in Metro Detroit

There is something unmistakably Michigander about eating near the water. The state is ringed by Great Lakes and threaded with rivers, and Metro Detroit takes full advantage of that geography. The Detroit River, Lake St. Clair, the Clinton River, the canals of Detroit's east side, and…

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Metro Detroit is home to 50 active craft breweries and taprooms spanning Detroit, Oakland County, Wayne County, Macomb County, Washtenaw County, and Livingston County. From 30-year-old institutions in Midtown to new neighborhood taprooms in Grosse Pointe Woods and Brighton, the region's craft beer scene is one of the most diverse and geographically broad in the Midwest, with every county in the coverage area offering verified, open taprooms worth visiting.

Detroit has been brewing beer since the 1700s. The city's first recognized brewer arrived in 1706, just five years after the French trading post was established. German and Polish immigrants expanded the tradition through the 1800s, and by the 20th century, names like Stroh's had made Detroit…

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**Updated 03/20/2026

Ann Arbor has always punched above its weight as a food city. For a mid-sized college town of roughly 120,000 people, it carries a dining culture that rivals much larger metros, anchored by decades-old institutions on one side and an energetic wave of new concepts on the other. The result is a food scene that locals brag about, visitors return for, and anyone new to the city quickly comes to rely on.

Part of what makes Ann Arbor's restaurant scene so compelling is its authenticity. This is not a city where chain restaurants define the experience. The places residents love are independently owned, locally rooted, and deeply tied to the character of their neighborhoods, from the buzzing downtown core along State and Main to the…

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Few things bring Metro Detroit together quite like a great steakhouse. This is a region built on hard work, loyalty, and an appreciation for things done right. It makes sense, then, that the steakhouse tradition here runs deep. Across Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties, you will find everything from candlelit institutions that have been feeding the city since the Eisenhower era to bold modern concepts rewriting what a chophouse can be. Whether a night out means live jazz in a wood-paneled booth or an Argentinian open-fire feast in a neon-lit dining room, Metro Detroit delivers.

The following 20 restaurants are the most complete picture of the region's steakhouse culture available right now. They are presented in alphabetical order, not ranked, because…

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If you live in Metro Detroit, Pi Day 2026 is worth putting on the calendar. Pi Day falls on Saturday, March 14 this year, which means no work conflicts, no school rush, and a full day to eat your way across Oakland, Wayne, and Washtenaw counties. The region has one of the strongest Pi Day scenes in Michigan, with a mix of local bakeries, Michigan-based chains, and national brands that all show up for the 3.14 celebration.

This guide covers every Pi Day 2026 deal and event confirmed in Metro Detroit as of early March, plus the returning favorites that have not yet made their official announcement but have strong track records. Both lists are clearly labeled so there is no guessing involved.

Whether you are planning a full Pi Day route through the…

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Metro Detroit's food scene is surging into late winter with major new openings from Midtown and Grosse Pointe Woods to Madison Heights and Ferndale, four James Beard semifinalist nods for local restaurants, and a nationally recognized Top 10 list from the Detroit Free Press. Here is every opening, closing, and headline worth knowing right now.

February in Michigan means gray skies, leftover paczki cravings, and the kind of cold that makes a warm restaurant with a great menu feel like a genuine public service. It also happens to be one of the busiest months for new Metro Detroit restaurants in recent memory, with openings, closings, and national recognition landing across Oakland, Wayne, and Macomb counties all at once.

A Sicilian restaurant from one…

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**Updated February 10, 2026**

Milford Restaurant Week is a week-long culinary celebration in Downtown Milford, Michigan, where 15 locally owned restaurants roll out exclusive menus and special pricing you won't find any other time of year. Running from Monday, February 23, through Sunday, March 1, 2026, this annual event transforms one of Oakland County's most charming villages into a foodie destination worth the drive.

Nestled amidst the picturesque landscapes of western Oakland County, Milford stands out as one of the region's most walkable and inviting small towns. Its tree-lined Main Street is packed with independent shops, local eateries, and the kind of character that makes you want to park the car and wander. The Huron River winds right…

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