Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Detroit / Eastern Michigan

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Lily’s & Elise

4.7

4.7 (34)

$30 and under

Afternoon Tea

Ferndale

About the restaurant

Lily's & Elise is a Tea House that specializes in the premium service of French-style afternoon & high tea. Serving fresh pastries and small plates, Lily’s and Elise is located on the historic Livernois Avenue of Fashion in Detroit, Mi.

Top review

Kesha

Dined 7 days ago

Lily’s and Elise is a beautiful, intimate spot. My friends and I made reservations for the Santa brunch. The brunch was pretty tasty but the rose matcha latte I had was amazing. I am looking forward to visiting again soon.

Johnny's Speakeasy

4.8

4.8 (485)

$30 and under

Speakeasy

Royal Oak

About the restaurant

The most creative Craft cocktail Menu in the Midwest, 669 spirits, Casual and Unique, Haute Cuisine.

We'll be sending out the secret code the afternoon of your reservation, we look forward to seeing you!

Top review

Thomas

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

Johnny's Speakeasy was great. The atmosphere, food and drinks all made for a wonderful experience. We were celebrating a birthday and they did not disappoint.

London Chop House

4.8

4.8 (963)

$31 to $50

Steak

Detroit

About the restaurant

The London Chop House is a revitalized Detroit institution. The restaurant aims to entertain all desires of its guests with everything from Wagyu Beef to Caviar Service and offering a Cigar/Billiards Lounge on the ground level. Live music is featured nightly and valet parking is available.

The London Chop House is open for dinner service Monday-Saturday. Private parties are available in multiple private dining spaces for groups of all sizes. The London Chop House was originally open from 1938-1991 and reopened in 2012 as one of Detroit's greatest dining traditions.

Top review

Natalia

Dined 2 days ago

Old school sophistication and excellent food. Would return

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Popular dish

Carrot Cake

Popular dish

Double Cut Lamb Chops

Popular dish

Filet Mignon (3oz)

Bar Verona - Washington

4.9

4.9 (768)

$30 and under

American

Washington

About the restaurant

With our thoughtfully chosen menu and locally sourced ingredients, Bar Verona strives to deliver cuisine that is fresh and uncomplicated, yet unique and refined; honest and spirited food and drinks that our nearby neighbors and out of town guests will remember not only as delicious, but also want to bring their loved ones back to experience for themselves. So linger over lunch with your friends, flirt over one more glass of wine or share a dessert with someone special, because you’re in Verona and it’s time to vivi la bella vita.

Top review

HeatherVIP

Dined 6 days ago

Fabulous ambience delicious food never disappoints 🩷

The Ledger

4.8

4.8 (351)

$50 and over

American

Plymouth

About the restaurant

Located in the heart of downtown Plymouth. The Ledger is now open 6 days a week.

Top review

carrie

Dined 4 days ago

The food, server and experience was worth a million bucks! Celebrated a 50th birthday and couldn’t have basked for a better dinning experience! The server Jennifer was so knowledgeable about the menu and helpful , she made the evening amazing! We will be telling our friends to dine, and hope to return soon!

Three Cats Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (521)

$31 to $50

American

Royal Oak

About the restaurant

Three Cats serves American-style cuisine in the form of small plates. Created by Mary Liz Curtin and the late Matt Prentice, Three Cats brings magical menus and delightful dishes to life in a modern and engaging space. The space includes a greeting card shop as well as Michigan and Detroit merchandise.

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Heidi

Dined 4 days ago

Had a wonderful lunch with friends at a wonderful restaurant. The food was great and our waiter was very accommodating. Will be back.

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Popular dish

TOMATO SOUP

Prost Wine Bar & Charcuterie

4.9

4.9 (94)

$31 to $50

Wine Bar

Frankenmuth

About the restaurant

Prost! is a refreshing experience located downtown Frankenmuth! Offering a wide selection of wine and beer from around the globe, along with perfectly crafted cocktails. Our menu encompasses the European culture from imported charcuterie and cheese, shareable plates, salads, paninis and heartier dishes. We are dedicated to ensuring our guests are given a welcoming experience and bringing something new to the community for all to enjoy!

In the summer, our intimate dining space opens to the wonderful outdoors, leading to a patio on Main St.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Top review

OpenTable Diner

Dined 2 days ago

Jake took great care of us. We were celebrating 35 years of marriage, and they surprised us with wine, a non- alcoholic drink for my husband, and a delicious fudge with sparklers! They made it even more special by adding sparklers, which I love, and a card signed by all the staff members!! Jake did a great job recommending meat and cheeses for our Charcuterie, and the gluten-free bread was amazing. My husband said the prime rib sandwich was "really, really good, in fact outstanding!" It was my first time trying a Connecticut lobster roll, which I'm glad I tried, but I will probably go with the prime rib next time. Great job, everyone, and we'll see you in the summer!

Rudy's Prime Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (109)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Clarkston

About the restaurant

A union between past & present; craft & creativity. An unparalleled dining experience in the heart of the Village of Clarkston, our iconic location on Main Street housed Rudy’s Market for almost a century, has been updated into a stunningly designed contemporary steakhouse.

Chef Josh Stockton’s culinary expertise comes to life in our carefully crafted menu options, including our unique Prime and Wagyu selections, matched with elite service, where we find a way to make every celebration one to remember.

We are delighted to introduce Rudy’s Prime Steakhouse

Top review

Casey

Dined 2 days ago

It looks great inside, and the steak was the best ever. Pricy but worth it. We don’t get out much, and this place is a gem here in northern Oakland County so we don’t have to drive into the city for a top scale meal.

Bar Pigalle

4.8

4.8 (51)

$31 to $50

Contemporary French / American

Detroit

About the restaurant

Bar Pigalle, located at 2915 John R Street in the heart of Brush Park, Detroit, offers a New-American, French-inspired dining experience combined with a creative selection of playful cocktails and an exceptional wine list. Led by award-winning mixologist Travis Fourmont and Chef Norman Valenti, Bar Pigalle is nestled within The Carlton Lofts, a historic building designed by renowned American architect Louis Kamper.

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Sean

Dined 3 days ago

My wife and I came here because we both love French food and this place was highly rated. After dining here, we see why. Delicious food, excellent service and a great ambiance. We’d absolutely eat here again if we were back in Detroit.

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River Crab - St. Clair

4.8

4.8 (3011)

$31 to $50

Seafood

St. Clair

About the restaurant

Visit the River Crab seafood restaurant and experience first-hand the finest in Riverfront dining. Our picturesque and idyllic location on the St. Clair River allows patrons to enjoy fine dining in a casual atmosphere right on the water’s edge, offering once-in-a-lifetime views of the river and landscape surrounding us. After a relaxing day on the water, guests of the River Crab can dock their boat right at the restaurant or at the St. Clair Boat Harbor and climb aboard our complementary shuttle. If spur of the moment decisions aren’t your style, you can easily make a reservation online. No matter how you arrive, the end result is the same—fresh seafood and unmatched views in a casual, fine dining atmosphere. Also be on the lookout for any private events and promotions we may be offering!

Top review

Dan

Dined 4 days ago

GOOD SERVICE, FOOD AND ATMOSPHERE ALBEIT FAIRLY PRICEY.

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Popular dish

Bronzed Salmon

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