- KABUKI SUSHI RESTAURANT
We
have spent so many wonderful evenings in a window seat at Kabuki Sushi
Restaurant on Michigan Avenue in Dearborn. It's just so relaxing to
watch the traffic go by, especially on a rainy night, while you nosh on
some of the very best sushi that you will find in the area. The
atmosphere is just perfect here, very dim and beautifully decorated in
reds and blacks, and the service is on par with the high quality of the
food itself! We've never faced a long wait at this restaurant even
though they're usually quite busy, and everything is just so delicious.
It would be difficult to choose our favorite specialty roll because
they have so many and they are so good. The tuna combo is a great cheap
lunch too!
22207 Michigan Avenue
- LA PITA
You'd never
expect that La Pita would be such a charming restaurant, because from
the outside it looks like nothing more than a carryout restaurant in a
shopping center. It's very nice and comfortable inside, with adequate
seating, and plenty of delicious Mediterranean meals to choose from. We
love the maqanic that they serve here which is very hard to find
elsewhere (it's a very tasty lamb sausage), and we're huge fans of
their chicken shawarma and their delicious fattoush. The thing that
really stands out in comparison to all the other Mediterranean
restaurants in the area (and there are many!) is the garlic sauce. The flavor is just out of this world. You won't find better anywhere else! Try it yourself and see.
22681 Newman Street
- MILLER BAR
Miller Bar
is one of the most iconic places in Dearborn, beloved by all, and just
such an important part of the city's landscape. We can't imagine the
city without it. The hamburgers are what they are known for, of course,
and they are sensational. The wait to be seated can be long, so arrive
plenty early if you can, and be prepared to let them know whether you'd
like to sit on the bar side or the restaurant side (we recommend the
bar side for ambiance). It's worth the wait for the taste of those
amazing hamburgers, and if you're smart you'll order a few to go as
well, because you'll certainly find yourself craving them again later
in the evening back at home! Great stiff drinks, never watered down. A+
and then some!
23700 Michigan Avenue
- BANGKOK 96 THAI FOOD
We
are enormous fans of the delicious Thai food that is served at Bangkok
96! We love the location slightly off the beaten path, on Telegraph
Road just off of Michigan Avenue. You'd be apt to just drive right by
without noticing it if we didn't tell you about it, but we really hope
that you won't, because it's SO good. The curry dishes with coconut
milk are our absolute favorite, and we'd most highly recommend the
green curry, the red curry, and the yellow curry with potatoes. So
delicious! The barbecued beef salad is also just incredible in terms of
flavor, and the tom yum soup is another one of our favorite things to
enjoy. Try any one of the appetizers and you'll be very pleased too!
Great service and ambiance too!
2450 South Telegraph Road
- CRAVE
So many of the
restaurants on this list are what we'd call Dearborn classics. Crave,
on the other hand, is one of the newer ones in the area, but it's
quickly becoming a classic already. The sophisticated elegance of this
"sushi lounge" is just superb. We love the white curtains, the low
tables, the cozy booths. It's perfect for an impressive date, and
comfortable enough for get-togethers with friends. It's quiet enough
for intimate conversation, but they play good music too at just the
right volume. Try the saketini if you'd like something different, or
stick with your favorite Asian beers. They've got them all. The
Manhattan Roll and the Lobster Roll are our two top picks from the
sushi menu! You'll love them!
22075 Michigan Avenue
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- BUDDY'S
Buddy's is one
of those classic spots on Michigan Avenue that everybody knows and
loves! They've won so many awards over the years for their incredible
Sicilian style pizza. Though there are many Buddy's locations in
Michigan, the Dearborn one is the one that most of us know most
intimately, and we just love it. The fries with ranch and bacon are our
favorite appetizer (cheddar cheese too!), and we'd recommend any
combination of toppings on their fabulolus pizzas. you really can't go
wrong. The sliced tomatoes are an essential, and sprinkling on some
crushed red pepper seeds is a must too. When you're getting together
with friends or planning a nice yet casual date, Buddy's is the spot
that you need to know!
22148 Michigan Avenue
- THE BIERGARTEN
The
Biergarten is pretty eclectic, sounding like it would be an authentic
German pub, but instead being more of a car themed bar. However, we
love this place! It's as lively as it can get, and you will not believe
the prices for the food! These are the cheapest hamburgers that you
will find in all of Dearborn, and they are rumored to be the best, even
above Miller Bar's beloved burgers! We can't pick a favorite, so you'll
have to be the judge of that! They play great music in here and there
are always lots of people soaking up the sounds and having a great time
with their friends and families. No matter what time of day you come
in, you'll be treated to the very same great service, time after time.
Highly recommended!
22184 Michigan Avenue
- O'SUSHI
O'Sushi would
get our award for the highest quality sushi in Dearborn! And believe it
or not, this is one of the more low key restaurants in town, with a
tiki style ambiance, in an old gelato shop. Really! You'd never expect
the food to be this good, or the price to be this right. Our favorite
rolls are the ones with the lemon infused mayonnaise, and we also love
the classic rolls like the spicy tuna roll, the salmon rolls, and even
the California rolls. Everything that they serve here is just a cut
above the rest. Also, they have a wide variety of chicken rolls for
those who aren't into seafood. Very nice! Delicious miso soup too,
fabulous octopus salad and seaweed salad, and delicious hot green tea
to enjoy before and during your meal. We love it!
22431 Michigan Avenue
- CEDARLAND
Many have
asked us where the best Mediterranean food is in Dearborn, and though
some would say La Shish, we would say Cedarland. It's a little bit out
of the way, on the east side of Dearborn on Warren Avenue, but you can
believe us when we say it's worth the trek. The portions are enormous
here, just ridiculously huge (you will need to take some home with you,
trust us!). And the quality of the food is just incredible. You have to
taste it to believe it. We recommend the barbecued chicken and the
chicken shawarma the most, and don't skip their baba ghannouj because
it's some of the best we have ever tasted! Exquisite garlic sauce too,
and amazing soups. You'll fall in love with the ambiance, the service,
and the food. Don't miss it.
13007 West Warren Avenue
- ARCHIMEDES
Archimedes
is the rotating ballroom that you can find at the top of The Hyatt
Regency at the Fairlane Center in Dearborn. We've always loved this
place, and especially nowadays it's wonderful to rent this space for
your private parties! If you haven't been to the top of the Hyatt in a
while, it's about time that you check out all the renovation that has
taken place. It's just as elegant as ever, with plenty of fabulous
upgrades. Beautiful modern and classic decor, and of course that
rotating view of the Detroit city lights... what more could you want?
Perhaps the convenience of a hotel room right in the building? It
doesn't get any better than that, except of course with our party bus
travel in the mix too! Archimedes is highly recommended!
600 Town Center Drive @ Fairlane Center
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