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Best Romantic Restaurants DETROIT


Whether you're celebrating a milestone with someone special or looking for the best date restaurants that are sure to impress, a romantic setting can set the mood for a night to remember. We've selected the best romantic restaurants in Detroit to share a memorable meal with your sweetheart.


Cafe Cortina Italian
12/20
30715 W. 10 Mile Rd.
Farmington Hills, MI 48336
248-474-3033
A fireside table and romantic touches elevate this Italian restaurant to out-of-the-ordinary status. More...

Cafe Zola Mediterranean
13/20
112 W. Washington St.
Ann Arbor, MI 48104
734-769-2020 | Menu
A brunch must-stop for anyone visiting trendy Ann Arbor. More...

Cliff Bell's American
13/20
2030 Park Ave.
Detroit, MI 48226
313-961-2543 | Menu
The Jazz Age blooms anew at the renovated Cliff Bell’s, a swank restaurant and music venue and former speakeasy. More...

Coach Insignia Steakhouse
15/20
Dining Room at Coach Insignia, Detroit, MI Renaissance Ctr.
Detroit, MI 48243
313-567-2622 | Menu
One of Detroit’s top restaurants, atop its highest building. More...

Iridescence Modern American
13/20
Dining Room at Iridescence, Detroit, MI MotorCity Casino-Hotel
2901 Grand River Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
313-237-6732 | Menu
Sleekly sophisticated restaurant situated in the MotorCity Casino-Hotel. More...

The Lark American
15/20
6430 Farmington Rd.
West Bloomfield, MI 48322
248-661-4466 | Menu
Honey-crisp, Chinese oven-roasted duck stars at The Lark. More...

Rattlesnake Club Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Rattlesnake Club, Detroit, MI Stroh River Place
300 River Place Dr.
Detroit, MI 48207
313-567-4400 | Menu
A longtime Detroit culinary destination with riverfront outdoor dining in summer. More...

ROAST American
14/20
Dining Room at ROAST, Detroit, MI The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
1128 Washington Blvd.
Detroit, MI 48226
313-961-2500 | Menu | Photo
Michael Symon's swank hotel restaurant is the place to see and be seen. More...

The Whitney French
13/20
4421 Woodward Ave.
Detroit, MI 48201
313-832-5700 | Menu
Elaborate menu offerings may be found at one of Detroit’s most elegant dining settings. More...

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