  Mortalman Member Username: Mortalman Post Number: 31 Registered: 03-2007 |
Any suggestions for a nice place for a Birthday dinner in or near the Renaissance Center? | ||
Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies Post Number: 2534 Registered: 10-2003 |
With close to 100 restaurants and bars within a 15 minute walk of the Ren-Cen could you be a little more specific with what you're looking for? | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 1287 Registered: 03-2006 |
100 restaurants that all serve the same food! Downtown needs more variety! | ||
Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies Post Number: 2535 Registered: 10-2003 |
What a clueless statement chitaku. If you're only willing to pay for bar food that's all you're going to get. There is plenty of variety downtown if you know where to look. | ||
Jtw Member Username: Jtw Post Number: 123 Registered: 06-2005 |
coach insignia? | ||
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge Post Number: 359 Registered: 10-2003 |
Serve the same food?!?!?!?! What?!?!?! What?!?!?!?! What?!?!?!?! | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 1288 Registered: 03-2006 |
not a clueless statement. I live downtown go out to eat a lot. The options are slim it's either, bar food which I'm not into, really expensive food, or greek or coney. Yeah i said it bring on the backlash. Come on tell me how great and rosey everything is. Yet every time I walk somewhere to eat I end up walking the whole CBD because a majority of the places close at 5 and the rest are way out of my league. | ||
Chris_rohn Member Username: Chris_rohn Post Number: 285 Registered: 04-2005 |
You could always eat at one of 50 Subway locations. | ||
Ndavies Member Username: Ndavies Post Number: 2536 Registered: 10-2003 |
Well, just cause you're broke don't blame it on us. There's plenty of variety downtown if you're willing to pay more than $10. There's Mexican, thai, greek, coney, indian, Italian, cuban, subway, pizza, and plenty of bar food. The only thing lacking is crappy fast food and mediocre high volume chains. I'd much rather pay a little extra and go to a high quality stand alone restaurant | ||
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal Post Number: 1068 Registered: 09-2004 |
Rosy, no, but much better than you describe it. Indian - Check Thai - Check Check Check Middle Eastern - Check Greek - Check Check Check Bar Food - Check Premium Bar Food - Check Pizza - Check Check Sandwiches - Check Check Soul Food - Check Cajun - Check All are in the CBD, All are open later than 5. All can be had for less than $10. | ||
Bobj Member Username: Bobj Post Number: 1959 Registered: 11-2003 |
Back to the original question: Coach Insignia is great and Seldom Blues is as well. A little less expensive is Andiamo's in the RenCen or Sweet Lorraine's in the Courtyard by Marriot. | ||
Mortalman Member Username: Mortalman Post Number: 32 Registered: 03-2007 |
Thanks, Bob! I was beginning to ask the question Detroitwhat? | ||
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus Post Number: 846 Registered: 06-2006 |
OP wasn't very specific, but there's Andiamo in the Ren Cen... http://www.andiamoitalia.com/a rd.htm | ||
Rugbyman Member Username: Rugbyman Post Number: 90 Registered: 06-2005 |
We ate ate Coach Insignia during Winter Blast. If you're willing to shell out $35 a plate, this place is WELL worth it. Great wine list. Make sure you get the crab cakes, you won't be disappointed. | ||
Canuckr Member Username: Canuckr Post Number: 57 Registered: 02-2005 |
I agree with Chitaku, we need more variety.. There is no middle ground. Jimmy Johns, Quiznos, Subway, etc close way to early. I was too lazy to make food last night so I thought about ordering; but oh yea there nothing is open. Well unless you want bar food, a coney, or something fancy dancy. blah, I ate a bowl of cereal.. | ||
Neilr Member Username: Neilr Post Number: 483 Registered: 06-2005 |
Chitaku, do you like Thai food? If so, to me, Orchid Thai on Monroe is the best Thai restaurant around. While not cheap, it is quite reasonable and the portions are large enough so that I am always able to bring home half of my meal for the next day. If you have been, or go to Orchid Thai, I'd be interested in your opinion of it. | ||
Downtown_remix Member Username: Downtown_remix Post Number: 124 Registered: 03-2007 |
Soon asian village will present the great alternative. Small Plates,"The Woodward' inside compuware, Detroit breakfast grill on woodward. | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 1289 Registered: 03-2006 |
i eat Orchid Thai at least twice a month | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 1290 Registered: 03-2006 |
i'm not poor but I don't want to drop 15-20 dollars on a decent meal. As for the middle eastern, Harmonie Way is the only place I know and they close at 3 | ||
Mortalman Member Username: Mortalman Post Number: 33 Registered: 03-2007 |
Thanks, Neilr! The Orchid Thai sounds like the ticket for tonight if my plane gets in on time. I had Thai food in Marina Del Rey last night at the Thai Garden that had the most incredible seafood with crab sausage. It was yummy! It sounds like another Thai adventure for tonight. :-) | ||
Warrenite84 Member Username: Warrenite84 Post Number: 73 Registered: 01-2007 |
Try Baile Corcaigh in Corktown, @ Bagley & Trumbull. It's not near the Ren Cen, but has a very good atmosphere and food. | ||
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal Post Number: 1069 Registered: 09-2004 |
Park Bar Chitaku. very good Chicken Shwarma. I've heard the salad is excellent as well. | ||
Detroitplanner Member Username: Detroitplanner Post Number: 1168 Registered: 04-2006 |
Last I checked Potbelly's don't serve coneys and Andiamo's don't serve Potbelly's. If you;re looking for something special (no particular order): Coach Insignia (Marriot), Andiamo's, Seldom Blues, and Riverfront Room (Marriot) are all nice sit down places with views of the water. | ||
Sharmaal Member Username: Sharmaal Post Number: 1071 Registered: 09-2004 |
Opus One is a block away. Amazing food, but bring two wallets. | ||
Urbanize Member Username: Urbanize Post Number: 585 Registered: 02-2007 |
Don't Forget The Woodward inside Compuware for Southern hospitality and Sweet Georgia Brown. | ||
Downtown_remix Member Username: Downtown_remix Post Number: 125 Registered: 03-2007 |
theres great restaurants inside the casino's as well. Mosaic and fishbones in greektown is great. | ||
Spaceboykelly Member Username: Spaceboykelly Post Number: 220 Registered: 04-2005 |
Vincente's | ||
Scs100 Member Username: Scs100 Post Number: 708 Registered: 12-2006 |
Has anyone here tried Bangkok Crossing? That gets my vote for Thai food. | ||
Docmo Member Username: Docmo Post Number: 261 Registered: 10-2005 |
Rent the WinterGarden and have your party catered. That would be a sweet B-day. | ||
Catman_dude Member Username: Catman_dude Post Number: 109 Registered: 03-2006 |
Where's de Detroit Hard Rock Cafe?? Are they any BBQ (Southern variety) places? | ||
Stromberg2 Member Username: Stromberg2 Post Number: 18 Registered: 10-2006 |
BBQ? Slows on Michigan near Tiger Stadium. Stromberg2 | ||
Sg_creative Member Username: Sg_creative Post Number: 18 Registered: 01-2007 |
Try McNarney's Public House. http://www.mcnarneysdetroit.co m Irish food with a twist... it's located right where River Rock and Current used to be. 673 Franklin Street. | ||
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge Post Number: 369 Registered: 10-2003 |
If you go to slows, be SURE to get the Mac n Cheese. I know it sounds silly, but you will not regret it. | ||
Stromberg2 Member Username: Stromberg2 Post Number: 20 Registered: 10-2006 |
I'll 2nd and 3rd that, JohnL. Stromberg2 | ||
6nois Member Username: 6nois Post Number: 144 Registered: 11-2006 |
Hard Rock is in the Compuware Building. | ||
Craig Member Username: Craig Post Number: 158 Registered: 02-2007 |
Re: eating late... I think that some of you are not on foot late, in CBD. Blow out of work late downtown and there is nothing but coneys if your budget is south of $10. Prove me wrong and I'll admit my error by eating there. The fact that I find nothing but nearly empty expensive places and over-priced coney's on Michigan tells me that CBD is more of a hollowed-out shell than many are willing to admit. | ||
Erikd Member Username: Erikd Post Number: 837 Registered: 10-2003 |
Craig, If you are looking for downtown dining, OTHER than coneys, AFTER 6pm, AND under ten dollars, here are a few suggestions: Indian food at Sizzle N Spice Mexican food at Loco Thai food at Bahn Thai Greek food at numerous places in Greektown Pizza at Buzz Bar, Nikki's, or Pappy's Fish and Chips, Shepherds Pie, and a dozen other entrees at the Detroit Beer Co. These are just the first things that came to mind that fit all of your criteria. I can come up with a more comprehensive list if you would like... |
