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Ann Arbor. The Chop Housen elegant steakhouse destination featuring grain-fed beef like filet mignon a great spot b

after a U-M football game. 322 Main St., Ann Arbor, 888-456-3463, D Mon.-Sun. / $26 /

eeting Room Capacity: 40 / WI-FI / Best Table in the House: The Chefs Table. Seats 10-1

eople at the front of the restaurant with a view of Ann Arbors Main Street.

. Gandy Dancerocated in the elegantly restored 1886 Michigan Central Depot railroad station, the Gandy D

ecializes in seafood, steak, and pasta dishes. 401 Depot St., Ann Arbor, 734-769-0592, L

., D Daily / $24 / Meeting Room Capacity: The largest indoor meeting room holds 60 peop

hile the outdoor reception are holds up to 150 / Valet / Best Table in the House:Window t

th a scenic view of the train tracks.

. Paesano Restaurant & Wine Barcozy atmosphere featuring rustic Italian dishes with an emphasis on regional preparations

enu also boasts variety, o!ering dishes such as duck ravioli and barbequed ribs, flavored w

ange molasses and vinegar. 3411 Washtenaw Ave., Ann Arbor, 734-971-0484, L&D Daily /

eeting Room Capacity: 10 / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:N/A

. Zingermans Roadhouse


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down-to-earth setting, Zingermans serves fresh regional American foods. Entrees include

asted semi-boneless Cornish chicken. 2501 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor, 734-663-3663, L&D

$26 / Meeting Room Capacity: 120 / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:N/A

Auburn Hills. Lellis of Auburn Hills

his intimate Italian restaurant is known for its filet mignon with zip sauce. Originally located

etroit. 885 Opdyke Rd., Auburn Hills, 248-373-4440, L Mon.-Fri., D Daily / $30 / Meeting R

apacity: 80 / Best Table in the House: Tables 81 and 82. Located in a high-profile part of t

staurant, these tables, which can seat up to 16 people, are great places to see and be see

Birmingham. Big Rock Chop House

his Birmingham staple, set in a historic train station, o!ers an award-winning menu highligh

y unique steak and seafood o!erings, including cold water lobster tail and a 24 ounce

orterhouse. 245 S. Eton, Birmingham, 248-647-7774, L&D Mon.-Sat. / $22 / Meeting Room

apacity: 400 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:Under the outdoor gazebo or Table e center of the dining room. There's a cigar bar called Got Rocks on the second level.

. Camerons Steakhouse

xecutive Chef Alex Lucier brings his New York culinary experience think bone-in rib eye

mb chops. 115 Willits, Birmingham, 248-723-1700, D Nightly / $30 / Meeting Room Capac

/ Valet, Best Table in the House:Tables in the main dining room toward the front of th

staurant, are the most requested part of the steakhouse.

. Flemings Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar

his steakhouse, accompanying a menu complete with aged prime beef and fresh seafood,

renowned wine list with more than 100 selections. 323 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham

48-723-0134, D Daily / $30 / Meeting Room Capacity: Two rooms of 36 or one combined ro

72 / Best Table in the House:The Captains Table seats eight people in large, comfortab

airs.


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. Forest Grill

ocated in Birminghams Triangle District, the culinary team prepares charcuterie and traditio

stro dishes. The chef emphasizes fresh, local ingredients. 753 Forest Ave., Birmingham, 24

58-9400, D Mon.-Sat. / $33 / Meeting Room Capacity: 50 / Valet /Best Table in the House

ble 53. This corner table seats up to eight people and o!ers a view of the entire restaurant

so providing ample privacy.

0. Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse

ocated near the Birmingham Theatre, this plush steakhouse o!ers 28-day aged prime, and

0-, and 50-day dry-aged prime, as well as Kobe-style Wagyu beef and also features platter

illed seafood. 201. S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham, 248-594-4369, D Daily /$35 / Mee

oom Capacity: 70 / Valet / Best Table in the House: Table 100 is a large round table set in

orner with a chandelier, colored lights ,and o!ers a view of the front of the restaurant and a

ew of Old Woodward.

1. Phoenicia

unique and refined menu for Middle Eastern cuisine inspired by Old World Beirut. Owner

ameer Eid selects the finest cuts each morning, using them in specialty dishes such as the

hanoush and hashwi with lamb confit. 588 S. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham, 248-644-3

on.-Fri. D Daily / $22 / Meeting Room Capacity: No private meeting room but the dining ar

n comfortably accommodate parties of up to 10 people / WI-FI / Best Table in the House

ooths No. 1 and No. 2. The two most private booths can seat up to six people and are loca

eside the wine cellar.

2. Rugby Grille

cked inside Birminghams Townsend Hotel, the recently redesigned Rugby Grille o!ers ste

afood, and rack of lamb. 100 Townsend St., Birmingham, 248-642-5999, B,L&D Daily / $3

eeting Room Capacity: N/A / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:Tables 71 and 74 se

six people each, and have unparalleled vantage points of the restaurant.

Bloomfield Hills3. Eddie Merlots

his is the first and only Eddie Merlots in Michigan and, in keeping with the restaurants man


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ovides top-of-the-line steaks and seafood. 37000 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills, 248-7

095, D daily / $80 / Meeting Room Capacity: 70 / Best Table in the House:Table 441. Loc

the center of the restaurant, this table seats up to eight people and o!ers views of the ent

staurant and the wine wall.

4. Joe Vicaris Andiamo Italian Steakhouse

opular year-round, the Italian eatery o!ers a range of traditional dishes such as ravioli and

sagna along with premium cuts of beef. 6676 Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Hills, 248-865-930

&D Mon.-Fri. D Sat. & Sun. / $24 / Meeting Room Capacity: 130 / Valet / WI-FI /Best Table

e House:Table 40 is at the center of the restaurant, near a fireplace and, with a low wall a

gh wall, o!ers privacy to a group of eight.

5. Roadside B&G

he bar and grill is retro-themed and specializes in burgers, ribs, fish and chips, steaks, and

afood. 1727 S. Telegraph Rd., Bloomfield Township, 248-858-7270, L & D daily / $20 / Me

oom Capacity: 40 / Best Table in the House: N/A

Canton6. Antonios Cucina Italiana

amily recipes features authentic Italian cuisine such as linguine primavera, that truly reflect

d country. 2220 N. Canton Center Rd., Canton, 734-981-9800, L&D Daily / $14 / Meeting R

apacity: 140 / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:The VIP Room. This plush and private room

uipped with a 20-foot-long captains table and captains chairs, has a widescreen TV with

VD player.

Clarkston7. Via Bologna

esigned to remind customers of the romantic atmosphere of European dining, this Italian

staurant specializes in pastas, veal, chicken, and fish entrees. 7071 Dixie Hwy., Clarkston,

0-8500, D Daily / $20 / Meeting Room Capacity: 50 (only before 3 p.m.) / WI-FI / Best Tab

e House:Table 14 is tucked away and by a window.


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Clinton Township8. The Brewery Restaurant

casual American restaurant featuring upscale, world-class cuisine including steak, chops,

erch, frog legs, and tilapia. 39950 Hayes, Clinton Township, 586-286-3020, D Daily / $19 / W

Meeting Room Capacity: 75 / Best Table in the House:A corner table by the patio that se

eight.

Dearborn9. Big Fish Seafood Bistro

his seafood and fish house o!ers, among other entrees, steamed live Maine lobsters as we

riety of pastas and pizzas. 700 Town Center Dr., Dearborn, 313-336-6350, L&D Mon.-Sat.

un. / $18 / Meeting Room Capacity: 50 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:The Mich

oom can seat up to 14 people, is very private, and can accommodate computer, television

her media use.

0. Joe Vicaris Andiamo Italian Steakhouse

e Vicaris Andiamo Italian Steakhouse features cuts of premium beef and seafood, and

bleside Caesar salad, cordial, and dessert carts. It has all the ambiance of an upscale

eakhouse. 21400 Michigan, Dearborn, 313-359-3300, L Mon.-Fri. D Daily / $30 / Meeting R

apacity: 250 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House: Table 36 is nestled in the corner next

e fireplace, and with a view of the woods and the Rouge River.

1. Roman Village Cucina Italiana

his family-owned restaurant sticks to its traditional Italian roots and uses family recipes,cluding polenta, consisting of cornmeal topped with Italian sausage and meat sauce. 9924

ve., Dearborn, 313-842-2100, L&D Daily / $12 / Meeting Room Capacity: 110 / Valet / WI-F

est Table in the House:The best seat is a round table in the center of the room.

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2. Antonios Cucina Italiano

his location, just as the Rugiero Familys other locations, produces its own pasta daily in th

eart of the dining room. Pair their fresh gnocchi with the house special pancetta and mushr

uce. 26356 Ford Rd., Dearborn Heights, 313-278-6000, L&D Daily / $14 / Meeting Room

apacity: 70 / Best Table in the House:The secluded south room, with a handful of tables,

miniscent of old-school Italian restaurants, where diners are secluded from the main room

stle and bustle.

Detroit3. Andiamo Riverfront

ocated on the Detroit River in the Renaissance Center, this scenic eatery o!ers authentic It

shes, including ravioli and lasagna, and numerous wine selections. 400 GM Renaissance

enter, Detroit, 313-567-6700, L&D Mon.-Fri. D Sat. & Sun. / $25 / Meeting Room Capacity:

alet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:Table 12 is in the center of the dining room. This tab

ptimizes the restaurants scenic view of the Detroit River and Windsor.

4. Coach Insignia

s the second highest restaurant in the United States, Coach Insignia o!ers panoramic view

etroit and Windsor. The restaurant also prides itself on using as many Michigan products a

ossible, such as the Michigan rainbow trout in their Detroit fish and chips. 71st & 72nd floo

enaissance Center, Detroit, 313-567-2622, D Mon.-Sat. / $32 / Meeting Room Capacity: Pr

oms hold 16 and the lower levels can hold up to 400 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in the Ho

window table overlooking the Ambassador Bridge and the Detroit River or the skyline with

ews of the sports stadiums.

5. Cuisineet in New Center, this quaint French-American restaurant is located inside a residential man

d o!ers seared sea scallops, beef tenderloin, and roasted Alaskan halibut. 670 Lothrop,

etroit, 313-872-5110, L Wed.-Fri. D Tue.-Sun. / $25 / Meeting Room Capacity: 25 / WI-FI /

able in the House:Table 15 and 16 are on the old porch overlooking Lothrop street.

6. Giovannis Ristorante


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ecipient of the 2001 DiRoNA award for being among the best restaurants in North America

ovannis is a cozy Italian eatery o!ering ravioli, lasagna, gnocchi. 330 S. Oakwood, Detroit

41-0122, L&D Tue.-Fri. D Sat. / $25 / Meeting Room Capacity: 28 / Valet / Best Table in th

ouse:The Sewing Machine Table is in a corner that overlooks the entire restaurant and sea

four people.

7. Iridescence

ocated atop of the stylish MotorCity Casino Hotel, Iridescence is an AAA Four Diamond rat

staurant that o!ers Yuzu salmon, wild striped bass, and duo of Colorado lamb. 2901 Gran

ver, Detroit, 313-237-6732, D Tue.-Sun. / $100 / Meeting Room Capacity: 12 / Valet /Best

able in the House:A corner booth with a birds-eye view of the city.

8. Joe Muer Seafood

njoy sweeping views of the Detroit River, a modern interior, and a menu o!ering various sea

shes, sushi, and classics such as Dover sole, whitefish, and perch. 400 Renaissance Cent

3-567-6837, D Daily / $36 / Meeting Room Capacity: 36 / Valet / WI-FI /Best Table in the

ouse:A table in the main dining room, next to floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the riv

e Riverwalk, and Canada.

9. The London Chop House

ewly renovated in an old-time fashion paying homage to the institution of the original resta

cluding a snug where famous guests have and can dine in private luxury. Also harkening b

e original restaurant, the new establishment serves traditional favorites like the veal chop O

55 West Congress, Detroit, 313-962-0277, L&D Mon.-Fri. D Sat. / $30 / Meeting Room Cap

5 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:Booth One. In the restaurants early days, this b

osted celebrities, auto barons, and VIP guests.

0. Santorini Estiatorio

ocated in Detroits Greektown, Santorini Estiatorio o!ers salmon Tosca, cowboy steak, Gre

zza, and roasted lemon chicken. 501 Monroe, Detroit, 313-962-9366, L&D Mon.-Fri. D Sat

Meeting Room Capacity: 40 / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:Table 1 seats up to six peo

d is in the middle of the restaurant.

1. Rattlesnake Club

njoy Maine diver sea scallops and a host of seafood and steak selections on the covered


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rrace, when weather permits, and take in the views of the Detroit River. 300 River Place, 31

67-4400, L&D Tue.-Fri., D Sat. / $40 / Meeting Room Capacity: 70 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Tab

e House:Table 20 is up front by the window and provides a prime view of the Detroit Rive

2. Roast

cked inside the refurbished Westin Book Cadillac Detroit, Roast o!ers everything from bac

rapped trout to lamb ragu to porterhouse for two. 1128 Washington Blvd., Detroit, 313-961

500, D Mon.-Sun. / $30 / Meeting Room Capacity: 18 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in the Ho

or privacy, there are booths by the bar. For a good view, try the windows that look out onto

ashington Boulevard.

3. The Whitney

etroit's most iconic mansion, the historic eatery retains all of its charm while appealing to

ontemporary tastes with o!erings such as bourbon glazed salmon, Kasu halibut, and

eekstone Angus filet. 4421 Woodward Ave., 313-832-5700, D Daily / $35 / Meeting Room

apacity: 60 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:There are multiple options, including

bles by a window that looks out onto Woodward, a library area, a music room, and The Stu

ivate room that holds up to 12 people.

4. Wolfgang Puck Steak

wo American Kobe steaks highlight the menu of red meat, but they also o!er seafood such

u!ed shrimp and whole Maine lobster. 1777 Third St. in the MGM Grand Detroit, 313-465-

Daily / $50 / Meeting Room Capacity: 50 / Valet / Best Table in the House:The aptly nam

ine Cellar Table is located in the restaurants glass-enclosed wine cellar.

Farmington Hills5. Antonios Cucina Italianagnature dishes include gnocchi Rita, chicken Antonio, various veal dishes, and pizzas a

Italian countryside setting. 37646 W. 12 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, 248-994-4000, L&D M

., D Sat.-Sun. / $15 / Meeting Room Capacity: 50 / Best Table in the House:N/A

6. Caf Cortina

his Farmington Hills restaurant may be the best-kept secret in metro Detroit. With a garde


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at provides arugula, basil, eggplant, peppers, and tomatoes for the Northern Italian cuisine

0715 W. 10 Mile Rd., Farmington Hills, 248-474-3033, L&D Mon.-Fri. D Sat. / $30 / Meeting

oom Capacity: 150 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House: There is fireside seating on the

inside, as well.

7. Hong Hua

ith more than 80 years of combined experience, the chefs at Hong Hua o!er guests authe

hinese cuisine like Peking duck. 27925 Orchard Lake Rd., Farmington Hills, 248-489-2280

aily / $14 / Meeting Room Capacity: 200 / Best Table in the House: N/A

8. Lellis Inn on the Green

ocated at Copper Creek Golf Course, Lellis Inn continues the tradition started in 1939, serv

et mignon with zip sauce, bone-in filet mignon, and veal marsala. 27925 Golf Pointe Blvd.,

armington Hills, 248-994-1111, L&D Tue.-Fri., D Sat.-Sun. / $40 / Meeting Room Capacity:

alet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:Tables in the Red room or the Champagne room.

Ferndale9. Assaggi Bistro

!erings highlight the elegant flavors of the Italian coast, from lentil pancakes with sherried

ushrooms to entrees such as porcini-dusted day boat sea scallops. 330 W. Nine Mile, Fern

48-584-3499, L Tue.-Fri. D Tue.-Sun. / $26 / Meeting Room Capacity: 40 / Valet / WI-FI / Be

able in the House: Table 20 is a coveted window seat, comfortably fitting 8-10 people.

Grosse Pointe Farms0. Dirty Dog Jazz Cafan intimate pub atmosphere, this restaurant provides live music along with such entrees a

etnamese short ribs, confit chicken fettuccine, and braised pork chops. 97 Kercheval Ave.

rosse Pointe Farms, 313-882-5299, L&D Tue.-Fri., D Sat. / $17 / Meeting Room Capacity: 2

alet / Best Table in the House: For entertainment, Table 4 o!ers an up-close view of the liv

usic, but for a quieter and more secluded setting, there is a private room with a 64-inch sc

d speakers that allow guests to see the band, yet still conduct a private meeting.


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1. The Hill Restaurant

he restaurant o!ers classic American fare prepared with premium ingredients, including

merous meat and seafood choices. The Block Island swordfish is one of the restaurants

gnature dishes.123 Kercheval Ave., Grosse Pointe Farms, 313-886-8101, L Mon.-Fri. D Mo

at. / $24 / Meeting Room Capacity: 50 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:Booth 1 s

p to four people and is very visible. Booth 65 seats up to eight people and is private.

Grosse Pointe Woods2. Da Edoardo

amily-owned by the Barbieri family for more than 25 years, Da Edoardo o!ers rich Italian cu

e fettuccine Alfredo, tuna au poivre, and veal saltimbocca. 19767 Mack Ave., Grosse Poin

oods, 313-881-8540, D Daily / $20 / Meeting Room Capacity: 40 / Best Table in the Hous

reside booths.

Keego Harbor3. Jeremy Restaurant and Bar

remy strives to delight the taste buds with contemporary American fare, including lemon

icken, beef short ribs, and Scottish salmon. 1978 Cass Lake Rd., Keego Harbor, 248-681

Tue.-Sun. / $22 / Meeting Room Capacity: 20 in a semiprivate area / Valet / WI-FI / Best T

the House:An elevated table in the bar area, separated from the rest of the restaurant by

tique bed post frame.

Livonia4. Flemings Prime Steakhouse

n ideal setting to entertain clients, the restaurant o!ers award-winning steak and seafood,

cluding New York strip, bone-in rib eye, and double breast of chicken. 17400 Haggerty, Liv

34-542-9463, D Nightly / $30 / Meeting Room Capacity: 60 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in t

ouse:A table in the main dining room, next to the reserve wine room with more than 1,000


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Rochester Hills4. Lucas Chophouse

his reasonably priced chophouse serves up a menu comprised of antibiotic-free beef, lamb

ork as well as a wide selection of appetizers and desserts. 6870 N. Rochester Rd., Roches

lls, 248-266-6370, L&D daily / $23 / Meeting Room Capacity: 45 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Tab

e House:A table next to the waterfall and the wine rack.

5. Mitchells Fish Market

sh so fresh, the menu is printed twice daily. Mitchells provides a wide array of fish, and the

ab cakes are a noted favorite. 370 N. Adams Rd., Rochester Hills, 248-340-5900, L&D Dai

unch Sun. / $21 / Meeting Room Capacity: 32 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House: T

and 93 are two horseshoe-shaped booths that are semiprivate, located in the back of the

staurant and seat up to six people.

6. Silver Spoon Ristorante

ere, the interior is modern and eclectic, while the wait sta!are friendly and knowledgeable

bout their authentic Italian menu, which includes steak, seafood, pizza, ravioli, salads, and

830 N. Rochester Rd., Rochester Hills, 248-652-4500, D Tue.-Sun. / $25 / Meeting Room

apacity: N/A / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:Will accommodate upon request. T

so seating out front.

Romulus7. Dema

ocated inside The Westin at Detroit Metropolitan Airport, Dema o!ers a modern setting with

sian-infused menu that provides a wide array of options, including pasta, steak, seafood, a

lads. 2501 Worldgateway Place, Detroit, 734-229-6782, B, L&D Mon.-Sun. / $13 / Meeting

oom Capacity: 10 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:Table 19 is next to the tranqui

ond in the atrium.


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Roseville8. Mr. Pauls Chophouse

he family-operated restaurant o!ers exceptional steak, seafood, and pasta in a club-like se

he beef and fish are so fresh, thery're delivered twice daily. 29850 Groesbeck Hwy., Rosevi

86-777-7770, L&D Mon.-Fri. D Sat. / $24 / Meeting Room Capacity: 182 / Valet / Best Tabl

e House:The larger booth in the back corner of the restaurant.

Royal Oak9. Andiamo Royal Oak

uaint and memorable, this popular local franchise features authentic Italian cuisine like tort

a crema. 129 S. Main St., Royal Oak, 248-582-9300, L&D Mon.-Wed. D Sat.-Sun. / $24 /

eeting Room Capacity: N/A / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:Several tables availa

e quieter areas of the restaurant.

0. Hamlin Corner

ecently opened and billed as a sophisticated sports bar, Hamlin Corner o!ers 50 beers o

aft, pizza, sandwiches, and more. 386 N. Main St., Royal Oak, 248-556-5428, L&D Daily /

eeting Room Capacity: Varies with setup / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:Choose any t

th available VIP service.

Southfield

1. Bacco Ristoranteassic Italian cuisine meets contemporary ambiance. The restaurant boasts an impressive

lection of authentic Italian dishes made with fresh ingredients. 29410 Northwestern Hwy.,

outhfield, 248-356-6600, L&D Mon.-Fri. D Sat. / $38 / Meeting Room Capacity: 30 / Valet /

Best Table in the House:Tables 40 and 44.

2. Gastronomy

modern American bistro that uses culinary techniques to focus on the art and science of g


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ting. Multicultural influences can be seen throughout the menu in fresh, healthy options. 1

wne Square, Southfield, 248-864-4410, L Mon.-Fri., D Wed.-Sat. / $32 / Meeting Room

apacity: 40 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:The Chefs Table seats up to eight pe

3. Meriwethers

he high ceilings and stained glass, along with dark-stained wood, nicely accentuate the

staurant that serves a variety of fresh fish dishes. 25485 Telegraph Rd., Southfield, 248-35

310, L Mon.-Sat., D Daily / $18 / Meeting Room Capacity: 40 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in

ouse:Private rooms.

Sterling Heights4. Andiamo Sterling Heights

sister location of the popular local franchise, this airy and private location specializes in

erything Italian, o!ering a range of traditional dishes such as ravioli and lasagna along with

emium cuts of beef. 14425 Lakeside Circle, Sterling Heights, 586-532-8800, L&D Mon.-Fr

at.-Sun. / $24 / Meeting Room Capacity: 100 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:Th

staurant will accommodate almost any seating request.

5. Joe Bolognas Trattoria

his restaurant provides a homey Italian atmosphere, with family photos and paintings of the

alian countryside decorating the walls. The chef excels at providing fresh cuisine. 2135 17

erling Heights, 586-939-5700, L Mon.-Fri., D Daily / $25 / Meeting Room Capacity: 62 / W

est Table in the House:A long walnut table is set up in a secluded area of the restaurant.

Taylor6. Petes Placeood food and fresh service has been the motto for the past 30 years. A new addition has ta

e motto a step further to include 40 draft beers, 26 of which are Michigan craft beers. The

cludes salads, sandwiches, pasta, and more. 12245 Telegraph Rd., Taylor, 734-379-0088,

aily. / $11 / Meeting Room Capacity: 40 / Best Table in the House:A large round table tha

ats up to 10 people.


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Trenton7. Fratellos

wo brothers take to their Italian roots, incorporating the freshest local ingredients into every

ountry dish. The baby grand piano sets the mood for a memorable evening. 4501 Fort St.,

enton, 734-692-1730, L&D Daily. / $20 / Meeting Room Capacity: 60 / WI-FI / Best Table i

ouse:A private room is available on request.

Troy8. The Capital Grille

ocated at Somerset North in Troy, the Capital Grill o!ers prime steaks and seafood,

companied by an extensive wine list. 2800 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, 248-649-5300, L Mon

Daily / $30 / Meeting Room Capacity: 50 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:Tables

d 82 on the restaurants upper level.

9. McCormick & Schmicks Seafood Restaurant

hey bring in fresh lake and ocean fish each day and prepare it to order, whether it is cooked

mply or accentuated with sauces. 2850 Coolidge Hwy., Troy, 248-637-6400, L&D Daily / $2

eeting Room Capacity: 42 / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:A secluded, semiprivate din

om with a window.

0. Mon Jin Lau

!ers a cuisine infused with Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Korean, and Vietnamese influences, a

ngthy sushi list, and a lively atmosphere. Customer favorites include 1515 E. Maple, Troy,

89-2332, L Mon.-Fri. D Daily / $15 / Meeting Room Capacity: 60 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table

e House:The patio is great when the weather is cooperative; the restaurant will also

commodate seating requests.

1. Mortons Steakhouse

!ers an intimate setting of lush wood tones and unique caricatures as close to an Old W

eak and seafood club setting as you get, and famous for its large portions. 888 W. Big Bea

d., Troy, 248-404-9845, L&D Daily / $35 / Meeting Room Capacity: 88 / Valet / WI-FI / Best


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able in the House:A table in the back of the restaurant, near the wine case, o!ers privacy

eat view of the steakhouse.

2. Northern Lakes Seafood Restaurant

he restaurant is closed at its Bloomfield Hills location on Woodward and is in the process o

oving to the New ICON Hotel (formerly the MET Hotel), 5500 Crooks Rd., Troy. For questio

ll 248-646-0370, ext. 1. The resturant is expecting to reopen the first week of December.

3. Ocean Prime

his contemporary version of an American supper club is an award-winning steakhouse that

!ers prime beef and seafood on its made-from-scratch menu. 2915 Coolidge Hwy., Troy, 2

58-0500, L Mon.-Fri. D Daily / $38 / Meeting Room Capacity: 60 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table

e House:Table 10.

4. Ruths Chris Steakhouseith more than 40 years of rich history, Ruths Chris boasts an extensive menu o!ering stea

afood, and an award-winning wine list. 755 W. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, 248-269-8424, D Dai

40 / Meeting Room Capacity: 60 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:A special round

at accommodates 50.

5. Tre Monti

seemingly private restaurant along Big Beaver, Tri Monti o!ers warm, casual dcor with a

ngthy wine list and Italian cuisine, including the Italian favorite, lasagna verdi al forno, with

yers of fresh spinach pasta, cheese and Bolognese sauce. 1695 E. Big Beaver Rd., Troy, 2

80-1100, L&D Mon.-Fri. D Sat.-Sun. / $25 / Meeting Room Capacity: 120 / Valet / WI-FI / B

able in the House:Tables 101 and 301.

Utica6. Filippas Wine Barrel

tradition in dining excellence for more than 30 years, Filippas o!ers quality steaks and sea

ut the hand-rubbed, sweet-sauced ribs are a favorite. 45125 Mound Rd., Utica, 586-254-13

&D Daily / $18 / Meeting Room Capacity: 120 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:Ta

in the lounge area and Table 5 in the main dining room near a window.


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Warren7. Joe Vicaris Andiamo Italian Steakhouse

he flagship location of a bustling Italian franchise. Joe Vicaris Andiamo Italian Steakhouse

atures cuts of premium beef and seafood, tableside Caesar salad, and dessert carts. 7096

le, Warren, 586-268-3200, L&D Mon.-Fri. D Sat.-Sun. / $24 / Meeting Room Capacity: 750

alet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:Tables in the main or west part of th restaurant allow

ners privacy.

West Bloomfield

8. Prime29 Steakhousecontemporary steakhouse, featuring prime cuts of seafood and beef aged for 29 days. Th

unce bone-in rib eye is a pricey restaurant specialty. 6545 Orchard Lake Rd., West Bloomfi

48-737-7463, D Daily / $30 / Meeting Room Capacity: 229 / WI-FI / Best Table in the Hou

ble inside of a glass-portioned room adjacent to the main dining area.

9. The Lark

his European-style country inn with dining room windows that shed light on the garden tha

atures herbs, vegetables, and fruit all part of award-winning French cooking techniques

430 Farmington Rd., West Bloomfield, 248-661-4466, D Tues.-Sat. / $38 (five-course dinne

erages $80) / Meeting Room Capacity: 50 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in the House:Boot

Windsor0. La Zingara Pizzeria Trattoria

ontemporary dining with a rustic Italian flare. Sisters Pina and Toni Maceroni moved to Win

ittle Italy to o!er authentic cuisine such as raviloi and lasaga. 769 Erie St. East, Windsor,

58-7555, L Mon.-Fri. D Daily / $18 / Meeting Room Capacity: 130 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Tab

e House:Private rooms available on request.


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1. Enzos Trattoria

casual, home-style trattoria o!ering a simplistic approach to fine Italian dining, with a men

cludes pizza, steak, seafood, and a wide variety of pasta dishes that can be mixed and

atched. 1063 Erie St. East, Windsor, 519-254-6213, L Tue.-Fri. D Tue.-Sun. / $15 / Meeting

oom Capacity: 70 / WI-FI /Best Table in the House:Ask for Enzo and he will take care of

Wixom2. Volare Ristorante

his steakhouse features refined dishes of authentic Italian cuisine, prime chops, and steaks

8-oz porterhouse or 14-oz. New York strip. Seafood is delivered overnight. 49115 Pontiac T

ixom, 248-960-7771, L Mon.-Fri. D Daily / $30 / Meeting Room Capacity: 40 / Valet / WI-F

est Table in the House:A table in the back corner.

Wyandotte3. Portofino

landmark for 30 years, the restaurant features authentic Italian cuisine including asiago-stu

nocchi baked Italian sausage, shrimp scampi, and broiled lamb. 3455 Biddle Ave., Wyando

34-281-6700, L&D Daily / $18 / Meeting Room Capacity: 200 / Valet / WI-FI / Best Table in

ouse:The August Room seats up to 20 people.

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