- LELLI'S INN
Lelli's
has been going strong for as long as we can remember in its various
locations here in Michigan, and now that the only one left is here in
Auburn Hills, it's just yet another reason (beyond concerts, basketball
games, and shopping!) to travel to this area as often as possible! For
those high class occasions in life like anniversaries and other
celebrations, you can't go wrong with an incredible meal here. The
filet mignon is the essential as far as we're concerned, but no matter
what you order you're certain to really love the soups, salads, breads,
antipasto, pasta, and spumoni that comes with your meal. It's just
gorgeous here, and the service is out of this world. You can make a big
impression here!
885 North Opdyke Road
- TOBY KEITH'S I LOVE THIS BAR
You
don't have to be a Toby Keith fan, or even be familiar with his iconic
song, "I Love This Bar," to appreciate this wonderful establishment at
Great Lakes Crossing! The ambiance is pure American bar style at its
best, but what sets it apart from other American bars is how huge it
is. There's so much room here, even for your biggest events, and even
on their busiest nights you never feel crowded in at all. A burger and
a beer is the perfect combo here, but if you want something different,
you will really love the fried macaroni and cheese. The tortilla soup
is a nice international touch, and you can't go wrong with a sandwich
for lunch either. Great service, comfortable ambiance... we love this
bar!
4000 Baldwin Road @ Great Lakes Crossing
- RANGOLI
When nothing
will satisfy your cravings except Indian food, Rangoli is the place
that you've got to try. The flavors here have a distinct Pakistani
slant too, so it's the best blend of two amazingly flavorful cuisines.
For your private events we'd very highly recommend their party room,
and for lunch any day of the week, you won't find a less expensive or
more flavorful option than their amazing lunch buffet. So many delish
Indian flavors all at one price! You just can't beat that. Whether
you're new to Indian cuisine or you've already tried it all, we think
you'll be very satisfied with the delicious offerings that they share
with their customers here. Be sure to give this restaurant a try next
time you're in Auburn Hills!
3055 East Walton Boulevard
- BUDDY'S
It would be
impossible to make a list of great restaurants in Auburn Hills without
including Buddy's. This pizza restaurant is such a popular choice here
in the Detroit area, and no matter which specific locating you are
talking about, you can be sure that they have won award after award
with their amazing food. The deep dish pizza is simply exquisite, and
the salads are just out of this world. The loaded fries with melted
cheddar cheese, crisp bacon, and creamy ranch dressing will really
knock your socks off. We can't think of a better appetizer than that.
Be sure to give this place a try for get togethers with friends, fun
dates, and more! Always a great choice for any occasion, or any meal
any day of the week!
2612 North Squirrel Road
- RAINFOREST CAFE
This
restaurant gets very high ranking from us, especially if you happen to
have a family with kids. It's such a wonderful thing to see their faces
light up with joy when they see the animatronic rainforest animals in
the trees, the aquariums full of exotic fish, the alligator in the
fountain, and the rain falling from the skies! Of course the gorgeous
night sky that you dine under is a nice touch for the adults too,
making it instantly romantic for dates! It can be a little loud here
with all the water features and the lively conversation taking place at
each table, so while it's not our top recommendation for an intimate
conversation, it is one of our top picks for an amazingly fun meal with
the ones that you love!
4000 Baldwin Road @ Great Lakes Crossing
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- JOE'S CRAB SHACK
We've
always been fans of Joe's Crab Shack, first because of their
wonderfully delicious seafood, and second because of the "theme
restaurant" feel that everybody loves so much! It's really great for
casual dates with someone that you're just getting to know, or with
someone that you've known forever! Either way it's very cozy and
relaxed, not pretentious or stuffy. The crab cakes are our favorite
thing here, and we also love the dungeness crab as well as the king
crab. Wonderful gumbo and lobster bisque too... so many different
flavors to please your taste buds. If you love a good stiff drink with
your seafood, we think you'll be very satisfied with the alcohol
selection here as well. All around a very pleasant place to dine!
4975 South Baldwin Road
- RED OX TAVERN
Red Ox
Tavern is one of those famous spots here in Michigan, and though we
don't make it to the Auburn Hills location as often as we get to the
other ones, we love this one just as much if not more. The hamburgers
just can't be beat, and in fact that's the thing that they are best
known for! Other than that we really love their burritos and even that
delicious chicken pot pie if we're in that "comfort food" mood. Great
chicken wings too! You really can't beat the selection of wines and
spirits, and they have a very nice selection of beers too. Always a
cozy spot to sit with friends, or even with that special someone to
enjoy some fine spirits and some even finer conversation. For lunch,
try the Italian panini! You'll absolutely love it. Choice of seating on
the bar or restaurant side.
3773 East Walton Boulevard
- MIYAKO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
One
of our favorite places to dine when we're shopping at Great Lakes
Crossing is Miyako Japanese Steakhouse. We are great lovers of sushi
and sahimi, and the most pleasant surprise of all was how high quality
the ingredients are here. You wouldn't expect that at a mall location,
and yet, it really is that good. The spicy tuna roll is a classic
favorite here, and the California cream roll is just too good to
believe. If you're not much of a sushi fan, you can always opt for the
hibachi style grilled and barbecued items, and if you're in the mood
for a little something alcoholic, you cannot go wrong with the plum
wine. Very delicious and quenches your thirst at the same time!
4000 Baldwin Road @ Great Lakes Crossing
- BAR LOUIE
One of the
most beloved bars in Michigan has got to be Bar Louie, and this
location in Auburn Hills is certainly no exception. We love the fact
that they have something like forty beers on tap, and of course
alongside those beers they have amazing bar fare for you to enjoy. The
burgers are just fantastic, and you can really fill up on them during
one buck burger night. Can't beat that! But it's not just the low
prices that have us singing Bar Louie's praises... it's the wonderful
service, the comfortable atmosphere, and the reliability of the high
quality food and drink that we receive here. This kind of consistency
is just too hard to find elsewhere nowadays. Very highly recommended to
you and yours, any day of the week!
4390 Baldwin Road
- PALM PALACE RESTAURANT
When
craving some really fine Mediterranean food in Auburn Hills, look no
further than Palm Palace Restaurant on North Squirrel Road. We've been
here many times over the years and have always been more than satisfied
with the quality of the food. The shish kabobs are our go-to item here,
and though it's simple, it really is the best. The ghallaba dishes and
the sauteed salmon are very nice choices for an impressive dinner, and
for lunch you can't go wrong with a falafel sandwich or any one of the
other sandwiches that they offer. Affordable prices, wonderful service,
and very nice staff that really goes out of their way to make sure that
you have a great meal. Could we recommend this one any more highly? We
don't think so!
2065 North Squirrel Road
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