Last updated: 2025-05-06
Metro Detroit’s dining scene sparkles with culinary innovation, where talented chefs transform local ingredients into extraordinary experiences. From Hazel Park to Royal Oak, restaurants like Mabel Gray and Kruse & Muer showcase the region’s sophisticated yet unpretentious gastronomic landscape.
Detroit’s dining destinations offer more than meals—they craft narratives through carefully curated plates. Restaurants like BARDA Detroit and Sweet Lorraine’s represent the vibrant, eclectic spirit of southeastern Michigan’s most dynamic food communities.
Discover Metro Detroit’s most delectable dining destinations!
Featured Fine Dining Spots in Southfield
- Mabel Gray (Hazel Park)
- BARDA Detroit (Detroit)
- Kruse & Muer on Woodward (Royal Oak)
- Jia Lounge
- Tom's Oyster Bar (Royal Oak)
- Sweet Lorraine's
BARDA Detroit (Detroit)
What to Expect
Neo steakhouse with Argentine live-fire cooking techniques
Description
BARDA reimagines the steakhouse concept through an Argentine-inspired, live-fire cooking approach. The neo steakhouse occupies a modern dining room bathed in warm neon light, featuring ancestral cooking techniques that transform premium meats into artfully prepared dishes. Guests experience an immersive culinary journey that blends traditional Argentine grilling methods with contemporary Detroit dining aesthetics.
Where: Detroit | More Info: BARDA Detroit
Jia Lounge
What to Expect
Pan-Asian fusion cuisine with sophisticated shareable plates
Description
Jia Lounge offers an upscale Asian fusion dining experience featuring innovative small plates, creative sushi rolls, and shareable dishes. The restaurant blends Korean, Japanese, and contemporary culinary techniques with stylish plating and a diverse menu spanning seafood, tacos, and specialty rice bowls.
Where: Southfield | More Info: Jia Lounge
Kruse & Muer on Woodward (Royal Oak)
What to Expect
Signature seafood ravioli and creative coastal-inspired menu
Description
Royal Oak's Kruse & Muer offers an inviting seafood-focused fancy restaurant experience with an extensive menu featuring creative dishes like Shrimp of the Angels Ravioli, artichoke-encrusted salmon, and pan-seared seabass. The restaurant provides diverse dining options from lunch specials to dinner entrees with sophisticated preparations and fresh seafood selections.
Where: Royal Oak | More Info: Kruse & Muer on Woodward
Mabel Gray (Hazel Park)
What to Expect
Seasonally-driven Michigan ingredient tasting menus
Description
Mabel Gray is a critically acclaimed restaurant featuring inventive, seasonally-driven cuisine in a minimalist industrial space. Chef James Rigato crafts dynamic tasting menus highlighting Michigan ingredients through unexpected flavor combinations and precise techniques. The intimate dining room offers an immersive culinary experience with an open kitchen showcasing meticulous preparation and creative plating.
Where: Hazel Park | More Info: Mabel Gray
Sweet Lorraine's
What to Expect
Contemporary American cuisine with creative culinary techniques
Description
Sweet Lorraine's offers an elegant dining experience in a warmly sophisticated setting. Their menu features contemporary American cuisine with creative twists, served in an inviting atmosphere featuring candlelit tables and an extensive wine selection. Signature dishes showcase locally sourced ingredients prepared with refined culinary techniques.
Where: Southfield | More Info: Sweet Lorraine's
Tom's Oyster Bar (Royal Oak)
What to Expect
Locally renowned raw bar and seafood specialties
Description
A celebrated seafood restaurant featuring an extensive raw bar and award-winning oyster selection. The intimate space offers a sophisticated maritime atmosphere with locally acclaimed fish and chips, Spanish coffee, and a reputation for exceptional service. Specializes in fresh seafood preparations with multiple local dining awards.
Where: Royal Oak | More Info: Tom's Oyster Bar
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