You can't go wrong when choosing a restaurant in Detroit. The Motor City has so many fine dining establishments that it's almost hard to try every one. If you're looking for a more unique experience in the city, these 8 places are where you need to be. Mix things up a little and try one of these amazing restaurants right here in Detroit.
Editor's Note: Gogo's and Gold Cash Gold have, sadly, closed their doors. Still longing for a uniquely Detroit experience to add to this dining bucket list? Visit one of the area's themed restaurants for an unforgettable dining experience.
1. Dime Store
Dime Store takes a fun spin on brunch that you won't find anywhere else. With an enticing menu, you'll return in a heartbeat after dining at this place.
Dime Store is located at 719 Griswold St. Ste. 180, Detroit, MI 48226.
2. Moro's Dining
Moro's is one of Detroit's best Italian restaurants, but what makes it unique is that servers are dressed in tuxedos, making it feel very classy and old school. Their flaming dessert is created tableside, which is worth trying just for the show.
Moro's is located at 6535 Allen Rd. Allen Park, MI 48101.
3. GoGo's
GoGo's served up classic Hawaiian street food and mixed in some Asian dishes as well. They had tasty lunch plates that consisted of a salad, macaroni salad, rice, and a main dish of your choosing: garlic shrimp, broccoli in peanut sauce, shoyu chicken thighs, teriyaki steak, or loco moco, which is a hamburger with a fried egg on top. GoGo's was located at 2040 Park Ave., Detroit, MI 48226.
4. Cadieux Cafe
Where else can you eat mussels, drink beer, watch a live band, and feather bowl all in one place?
Cadieux Cafe is located at 4300 Cadieux Rd., Detroit, MI 48224.
5. The Dakota Inn Rathskeller
This place has excellent German food, great German beer, and awesome weekend piano-accompanied sing-alongs! See? One could enjoy themselves before T.V. or smartphones...
The Dakota Inn Rathskeller is located at 17324 John R. St., Detroit, MI 48203.
6. Johnny Noodle King
Try mouthwatering ramen and outstanding bacon fried rice at Johnny Noodle King. It is a wonderful little oasis in an industrial part of Detroit.
Johnny Noodle King is located at 2601 W. Fort St., Detroit, MI 48216.
7. Gold Cash Gold
What made this restaurant unique is that it was located in a re-purposed pawn shop and a terrific place for Detroit foodies.
Gold Cash Gold is located at 2100 Michigan Ave., Detroit, MI 48216.
8. Kresge Court at the Detroit Institute of Arts
You'll feel like you've been transported to another era dining at this amazing and one-of-a-kind space right inside the DIA. Also, their charcuterie boards are impressive!
Kresge Court is located at 5200 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48202.
Have you been to any of these unique restaurants here in Detroit? Let us know about your dining experiences in the comment section below!
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