Diners' Choice: Best Ambience restaurants in Detroit

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Updated December 05, 2024

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Lily’s & Elise

4.7

4.7 (38)

$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

BynaVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Great experience. We have an annual high tea and our group voted that this was our BEST experience compared to our previous experiences. 10 out of 10

Johnny's Speakeasy

4.8

4.8 (488)

$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

John

Dined on Dec 22, 2024

Perfection. An experience to be remembered, shared and repeated.

London Chop House

4.8

4.8 (968)

$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

BRANDON

Dined 1 day ago

Wonderful time food was great service and staff were great will be coming back thank you keep it up

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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 (774)

$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

lewis

Dined 4 days ago

If you want to have a great night out, Fabulous food, service and ambience, Bar Verona is for you

The Ledger

4.8

4.8 (359)

$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

Robert

Dined 3 days ago

We had a great dinner. Food was delicious and cooked perfectly. We will definitely be back in the future. 5 stars

Three Cats Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (524)

$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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HeatherTheBunny

Dined 6 days ago

We had a lovely time celebrating on Xmas eve at lunch. Thank you for hosting us!

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Popular dish

TOMATO SOUP

Rudy's Prime Steakhouse

4.8

4.8 (115)

$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

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MadisonVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Only thing better than the food was the service! Emily was amazing and took such good care of us. So attentive and anticipated our every need and ask. Will be going back for sure!

Bar Pigalle

4.8

4.8 (60)

$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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NicoleVIP

Dined 6 days ago

The Christmas Eve brunch at Bar Pigalle was excellent. The food and service were fantastic. The only thing I recommend is to better time the courses so there isn’t a large wait time between each one.

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Experience

Tasting Menu

Café Cortina

4.8

4.8 (1194)

$50 and over

Italian

Farmington Hills

About the restaurant

Café Cortina, nestled on the charming site of a former apple orchard in Farmington Hills, Michigan, has been delighting food lovers since 1976. Known for its authentic Italian atmosphere and cuisine, the restaurant features fresh pastas, gnocchi, ravioli, and lasagnas made from scratch daily. Many ingredients are sourced from our on-premise garden, ensuring the freshest flavors in every dish. Signature dishes that are sure to impress include the the Osso Buco, showcasing tender veal shanks simmered to perfection, and our renowned layered Spinach Lasagna. We also take pride in our diverse selection of vegan, gluten free, and halal dishes, crafted to celebrate seasonal ingredients and cater to all palates. Guests can enjoy cozy fireside seating indoors or dine al fresco on our picturesque outdoor patio. Perfect for romantic dates, special occasions, or casual meals with friends and family, Café Cortina offers a warm and inviting atmosphere that makes every dining experience memorable.

Top review

wallyVIP

Dined 3 days ago

Outstanding experience with quality food, amazing service, and nice ambience. The noise level was moderate. We enjoyed our time. Thank you very much.

American Harvest Restaurant

4.9

4.9 (1006)

$30 and under

International

Livonia

About the restaurant

Reservations for The American Harvest are full for the remainder of the Fall 2024 semester.
Guest bookings for the Winter 2025 semester will be available up to 30 days in advance.

We look forward to providing our guests a refined dining experience in an upscale casual atmosphere, proudly served by our Schoolcraft College Culinary Arts students.

Our American Harvest a la carte Lunch menu changes daily, offering freshly baked breads, gourmet soups, delicious salads, creative entrees, and an extensive selection of tempting desserts. Prices typically hover around $25-$30 per person.

Our American Harvest International Dinner Buffet menu changes weekly, at $38.95 per adult, and $20 per child (12 & under).

Sincerely,
Brian Beland, CMC, AAC
Culinary Arts Department Chair

Top review

Evelina

Dined on Dec 4, 2024

Don’t go there. It’s terrible! Actually, it’s my favorite restaurant and always hard to get reservations so don’t go. LOL! I’m conflicted, I want to keep this place a secret, but here I am posting on their behalf. If you do go you won’t be disappointed and you will help support the students that work very hard to make your dining experience special.

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