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Best of Detroit

Best of Detroit

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Created by TheYumYum Foodie • Updated On: February 7, 2014

I know Detroit isn't usually at the top of anyones travel list. Let me tell you that like the phoenix Detroit is rising from the ashes and coming on strong.

Slows Bar BQ is one of Best of Detroit.

1. Slows Bar BQ

8.9
2138 Michigan Ave (at 14th St), Detroit, MI
BBQ Joint · Corktown · 337 tips and reviews

TheYumYum F.TheYumYum Foodie: Best pulled pork in town

Two James Distillery is one of Best of Detroit.

2. Two James Distillery

8.6
2445 Michigan Ave (16th Street), Detroit, MI
Distillery · Corktown · 46 tips and reviews

TheYumYum F.TheYumYum Foodie: Great place for a Cocktail and a whiskey tour. Try the Green Widow bourbon.

Joe Muer Seafood is one of Best of Detroit.

3. Joe Muer Seafood

8.3
400 Renaissance Ctr (at Jefferson Avenue), Detroit, MI
Seafood Restaurant · Downtown Detroit · 46 tips and reviews

TheYumYum F.TheYumYum Foodie: Who would have thought you could get awesome seafood in Michigan. Great sushi bar too!

Pegasus Taverna is one of Best of Detroit.

4. Pegasus Taverna

8.1
558 Monroe St (Greektown), Detroit, MI
Greek Restaurant · Greektown · 66 tips and reviews

TheYumYum F.TheYumYum Foodie: One word...Saganaki! Get your self some flaming cheese and tender gyro.

5. PizzaPapalis of Greektown

8.3
553 Monroe St (btwn St. Antoine & Beaubien), Detroit, MI
Pizzeria · Greektown · 85 tips and reviews

TheYumYum F.TheYumYum Foodie: A Greektown staple and who knew you didn't have to go all the way to Chicago to get some awesome deep dish pizza.

Astoria Pastry Shop is one of Best of Detroit.

6. Astoria Pastry Shop

8.6
541 Monroe St (at Beaubien St.), Detroit, MI
Dessert Shop · Greektown · 83 tips and reviews

TheYumYum F.TheYumYum Foodie: A Greek pastry shop with the best baklava I've ever had. Just amazing.

Roast is one of Best of Detroit.

7. Roast

1128 Washington Blvd (btwn Michigan & State), Detroit, MI
Steakhouse · Downtown Detroit · 138 tips and reviews

TheYumYum F.TheYumYum Foodie: Best Happy Hour in town. Get the burger and rosemary fries!