A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Detroit

by OpenTable x Bumble

Updated October 25, 2021

Conversations begin on Bumble but they get even deeper IRL. When it’s time to move from direct messaging to direct eye contact, find a table for two. And to make it super easy, OpenTable and Bumble are teaming up to help you find the best date spots in your city.

Find a restaurant that fits your style, whether you want drinks on a patio or a special four-course meal, OpenTable can help you choose the cuisine, seating area, and even book unique experiences with nearby restaurants. Download the Bumble app to find your match, and check the list below to find your table.

Ale Mary's Beer Hall

4.3

4.3 (951)

$30 and under

Beer Garden

Royal Oak

About the restaurant

Warm alehouse with patio offering craft beer from a long list, plus an elevated tavern menu. Men's Journal Voted the Beer Cheese Burger Top 25 in America. Please note, patio seats are not reservable but will we will do our best to accommodate your request.

Top review

Kira

Dined 2 days ago

Great vegan options! The food was delicious and our waitress Karyn was extremely nice.

Andiamo - Fenton

4.6

4.6 (1446)

$30 and under

Italian

Fenton

About the restaurant

Occupying the entire first floor of the new Horizon Building located on the corner of Silver Lake Road and N. Leroy Street in downtown Fenton, this new location is under construction and expected to open in February of 2019. The restaurant will be the next generation of Andiamo and feature a new modern, stylish and fun layout with a host of amenities including indoor and outdoor dining options, a four seasons room with a two-sided fireplace, and a large bar with lounge seating and areas for private dining and events.

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chris

Dined on Feb 8, 2025

Excellent food and atmosphere. A great place to eat in Fenton.

Bakersfield - Detroit

4.6

4.6 (1261)

$30 and under

Mexican

Detroit

About the restaurant

Serving up authentic, Mexican street fare, and a selection of over 100 tequilas and American whiskeys. Bakersfield is a spot where the food is simple, the service is warm and the atmosphere is alive.

We do offer a heated outdoor dining experience during the winter months. These tables are located in a covered and enclosed tent with heaters spread throughout. We recommend dressing warmly if the temperatures outside are below 40 degrees.

Top review

Clarisse

Dined 1 day ago

My husband and I went to Bakersfield on a double date with our friends on Valentine’s Day. Our reservation was at 7:30 PM and we were seated right away. The food was amazing and the ambiance was great too! I highly recommend! I don’t remember the names of the Tacos we got but I will attach a picture here!

BESA Detroit

4.7

4.7 (1319)

$30 and under

American

Detroit

About the restaurant

"A Taste of the Adriatic Experience"

Imagine a light breeze overpassing the Adriatic Sea coupled with fresh mediterranean vegetables, olive trees, citrus, grains and various cheeses. Our restaurant experience will fulfill this by bringing you closer by each bite of our authentic dishes.

Come join us to get a taste of the Adriatic experience.

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Joanne

Dined on Sep 21, 2024

It was our first time dining at Besa. My husband is a vegetarian and there were many options for him to choose from. Overall the food, service and atmosphere was amazing. We will definitely be going back.

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Popular dish

Trilece Cake

Popular dish

Open Faced Spinach Pie

Popular dish

Double Cut Lamb Chops

Blue LLama Jazz Club

4.8

4.8 (1138)

$50 and over

American

Ann Arbor

About the restaurant

We have changed reservation platforms to Tock! Please visit our website at BlueLLamaClub.com to make your reservation! Any existing reservations are already transferred! Thank you, and see you soon!

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JamesH

Dined on Oct 18, 2023

My wife Katie and I are so glad we brought our son Joseph with us to The Blue Llama to hear Dmitri Matheny and his group on October 18th! This is a beautiful venue with a warm and friendly atmosphere. Thank you to the club's Owner Don, and our server Donal, for making us feel so welcomed and appreciated. We look forward to visiting here again soon! --James and Katie Hester, Breakthrough Music Today--

Bourbons

4.7

4.7 (1627)

$30 and under

Contemporary Southern

Brighton

About the restaurant

Lou Lucaj teamed up with siblings Hana Filipovic and Elena Borg, of Brighton Bar and Grill, to open Bourbons--a restaurant focused on smoked and southern food with crafty cocktails & beer and a cool vibe.

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ScottVIP

Dined 1 day ago

Love the Black Grouper, a bit pricy though. Waitress Katlyn was spot on her game, restaurant was very busy but she was attentive, very personable and never late or pushy.

Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurant - Clinton Township, MI

4.7

4.7 (4397)

$30 and under

American

Clinton Township

About the restaurant

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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Andria

Dined 4 days ago

Had a lovey Birthday dinner our waiter was helpful knowledgeable and loved her vibe ! Food was delicious and the complementary Birthday truffles were wonderful . One of my favorite restaurants

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Popular dish

Chicken Madeira

Experience

Brunch & Bubbles | Saturdays & Sundays 10am – 2pm

Experience

Seasonal Chef Recommendations

Da Francesco's Ristorante & Bar

4.8

4.8 (2573)

$31 to $50

Italian

Shelby Township

About the restaurant

Da Francesco's Ristorante and Bar serves classic recipes in a family friendly location that includes a full bar with a beautiful selection of domestic and Italian imported wines. Guests can stop in for lunch and dinner and enjoy the rustic decor paired with homemade dishes that have been passed down through the Belcastro family. We offer a kids and gluten-free menu so everyone can find a favorite on the menu. We offer plenty of bread and soup or salad before starting their meal, or visitors can start with the appetizers, which include Arancini di Riso, Mamma's Meatballs, Fried Calamari, Sausage and Hot Peppers and more. The menu features specialties like the Ravioli con Sugo, Eggplant or Pollo Parmigiana and Gnocci! We also offer plenty of meat and fish choices, including steak alla Francesco, Domenics Filet Mignon, Perch Lemone and Parmigiana Pickerel. Lastly, to end your night just right, finish it off with Mamma Sue's Homemade Tiramisu and a fresh Italian Cappuccino!

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Helge

Dined 2 days ago

Once again nothing to complain about. Just pur relaxation and enjoying good food!

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Popular dish

Domenic's Eggplant Stack

Detroit Fish House

4.7

4.7 (1404)

$30 and under

Seafood

Shelby Township

About the restaurant

Welcome to the Detroit Fish House Steak & Oyster Bar
We are a new seafood, steak and oyster bar located in Shelby Township, MI.

At the Detroit Fish House, we are committed to excellence in all that we do. Our seafood is all “top of the catch” and impeccably fresh and the wines are hand-selected from all over the world to complement our menu. The most important component though is, of course, our service. It is the mission of the Detroit Fish House to exceed our guests’ expectations for extraordinary food, beverages and guest service in a warm & welcoming facility. This will be accomplished through the relentless pursuit of excellence in all of our menu items, an unwavering commitment to exceptional guest service and our sincerest desire to treat everyone as if they were a guest in our own home.
We truly look forward to serving you, your friends and family again, and again!

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Rose

Dined on Jan 30, 2025

Food was delicious! We had the Whitefish New Orleans with shrimp for the main dish and the mushroom flat bread for an appetizer. Will go back!

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Frankenmuth Bavarian Inn Restaurant

4.6

4.6 (5297)

$30 and under

German

Frankenmuth

About the restaurant

The Bavarian Inn Restaurant is not just famous for its chicken There's something special about coming to Bavarian Inn Restaurant to enjoy a home-cooked meal. Since 1888, more than 20 million guests have returned to feast on our world-famous "all-you-can-eat" family-style dinners.

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PeggyVIP

Dined 2 days ago

What a fabulous birthday celebration! Thanks for accommodating all our children and great and friendly service

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Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse - Northville, MI

4.7

4.7 (1825)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Northville

About the restaurant

Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is an award-winning, prime steakhouse specializing in aged USDA prime steaks. Located on the border of Northville & Livonia in the Northville Village Center Shopping Complex, the restaurant offers a chef-inspired menu featuring variations of its legendary aged prime steaks, daily chef’s fresh fish features and great seafood. Award-winning menus, the extensive wine list and impeccable service are why Hyde Park Prime Steakhouse is metro Detroit’s top-rated fine dining restaurant for intimate dinners, special occasions, business meetings, corporate events and small receptions.

Top review

Yas

Dined 1 day ago

Customer service was very good. Thank u all for your effort

Joe Muer Bloomfield Hills

4.6

4.6 (2711)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Bloomfield Hills

About the restaurant

Welcome to Joe Muer Seafood,Bloomfield Hills premiere seafood restaurant. We proudly continue a tradition of dining and service excellence that began in 1929. Enjoy classic fresh fish and creative seafood specialties,

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george

Dined 1 day ago

My family’s favorite restaurant great food and consistently great service.

Mitchell's Fish Market - Livonia

4.5

4.5 (4465)

$30 and under

Seafood

Livonia

About the restaurant

Mitchell's Fish Market is a premier upscale-casual seafood restaurant concept featuring the absolute freshest seafood. Mitchell’s Livonia has a raw bar, open kitchen, the fish case displaying Today’s catch and customized cutting room and offers a variety of seafood options including grilled or broiled, blackened, cooked Shang Hai style or prepared to your taste. Mitchell’s also offers a Gluten free menu.

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Tom

Dined 1 day ago

Excellent experience as expected Will be back soon

Morton's The Steakhouse - Troy

4.5

4.5 (2851)

$50 and over

Steakhouse

Troy

About the restaurant

What began in Chicago in 1978 is now one of the most award-winning steakhouses around. For over 30 years, Morton's The Steakhouse has been on a mission to provide "The Best Steak… Anywhere." Focusing on quality, consistency and genuine hospitality, Morton's seeks to provide not only memorable cuisine, but a memorable experience. With fresh, succulent seafood and famed USDA prime-aged steak, it's no surprise that Morton's has thrilled diners all over the world. For a glimpse of a higher standard of steakhouse, come see the legendary Morton's experience for yourself.

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lakeisha

Dined 2 days ago

Everything was great for a first time experience. We sat at the bar and all the servers were exceptional they recommend great things on the menu!

PARK 600 bar + kitchen

4.5

4.5 (924)

$31 to $50

Market Cuisine

Rochester Hills

About the restaurant

Dining is a mix of bartop, indoor and heated enclosed "outdoor" tables. Requests for specific dining areas (booths, terrace, gallery etc.) will be noted but are NOT guaranteed.

Tables are reserved for 1 hour and 30 minutes for parties of 1-2 guests, 1 hour and 45 minutes for groups of 3-4 guests and 2 hours for groups of 5-6 guests, Max of 2.5 hours for parties 7-12.

Please call Park 600 directly for any reservations for 5 or more guests.
Separate reservations under the same name are not guaranteed to be seated together.

Last seating 30 minutes prior to close.

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Samantha

Dined on Jan 1, 2022

Avocado Toast was delicious! Mimosas and lattes also very good. Beautiful atmosphere. Kind service.

River Crab - St. Clair

4.8

4.8 (3044)

$31 to $50

Seafood

St. Clair

About the restaurant

Visit the River Crab seafood restaurant and experience first-hand the finest in Riverfront dining. Our picturesque and idyllic location on the St. Clair River allows patrons to enjoy fine dining in a casual atmosphere right on the water’s edge, offering once-in-a-lifetime views of the river and landscape surrounding us. After a relaxing day on the water, guests of the River Crab can dock their boat right at the restaurant or at the St. Clair Boat Harbor and climb aboard our complementary shuttle. If spur of the moment decisions aren’t your style, you can easily make a reservation online. No matter how you arrive, the end result is the same—fresh seafood and unmatched views in a casual, fine dining atmosphere. Also be on the lookout for any private events and promotions we may be offering!

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Colleen

Dined 5 days ago

Lovely meal as always! The New England seafood roll was absolutely delicious.

Sajo's

4.5

4.5 (362)

$30 and under

American

Clinton Township

About the restaurant

We hope our pledge to be the best is evident in everything at Sajo’s. We strive to hire talented dedicated employees. Choose the highest quality ingredients and maintain a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. We do it all with a sense of responsibility and pride in being one of Michigan’s favorite east side restaurants.

We are opened and ready to go. We are Covid 19 compliant. Please bare with us during these times as we are limited to 50% capacity and we will do our best to take care of our guests and staff in a safe professional manner.

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mb2017

Dined on Jul 7, 2022

Sajo's is always good! Great food, great drinks, and a very friendly and knowledgeable waitress! We had fun and enjoyed a very good meal with friends.

Seasons 52 - Troy

4.7

4.7 (3279)

$31 to $50

American

Troy

About the restaurant

Seasons 52 is a Fresh Grill and Wine Bar offering a seasonal menu that is naturally lighter and always flavorful. Our seasonal menus feature ingredients at their peak of freshness, oak-fire grilled or brick oven roasted (without a fryer in sight) to be naturally lighter and more flavorful. We also offer an extensive list of wines by the glass and bottle. Here, you'll always feel free to enjoy every bite, every sip, every moment. Lunch and dinner daily with happy hour Monday-Thursday from 3-6PM.

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Alex

Dined 2 days ago

We really like this place. Food is always good and service is very timely.

The Fed

4.6

4.6 (452)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Waterford Township

About the restaurant

Opened July 14th, 2017. The Fed comes from a passion to gather and a passion for community. Under the roof of a beautiful aesthetic and glowing ambiance... in a 100+ year bank building.

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ChristopherP

Dined on May 20, 2022

Delicious!!!! Great service!!!! Spectacular ambience!

Tom's Oyster Bar Royal Oak

4.5

4.5 (1059)

$30 and under

American

Royal Oak

About the restaurant

Classic Pub and Oyster Bar with a Focus on Wine, Craft Beer and Fresh Seafood and Oysters. Please note, patio seats are not reservable but will we will do our best to accommodate your request.

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ShavoneM

Dined 2 days ago

The food was delicious!! And the service was great!

Veritas

2.7

2.7 (778)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Jackson

About the restaurant

We invite you to experience our relaxed and refined hospitality.

Our exceptional modern American cuisine focuses on fresh regional seafood, dry-aged steaks, and sushi, accompanied by our own freshly baked bread and singular desserts. Our bar crafts both unique and traditional cocktails and features a variety of boutique wines.

In addition to our main dining area, we offer a number of private event spaces to reserve for parties of any size. We frequently host in-house events such as live music, magic shows, charity fundraisers and ticketed parties.

At Veritas we believe in the power of exceptional service, remarkable cuisine and enchanting entertainment. We are dedicated to creating lasting memories in our community as a cornerstone of downtown Jackson.

Join us. Let us delight you!

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Brittany

Dined on Dec 14, 2024

We visited Veritas for dinner before attending the Drinks & Deception show upstairs. Upon arrival, the restaurant had a moderate crowd, but we quickly noticed that very few tables had food, which raised concerns about timing. It took about 10 minutes before a hostess even arrived to seat the three waiting parties they were at the door, suggesting they might have been understaffed or in the midst of a shift change. Once seated, the wait times for both food and drinks were noticeably long, which made it a bit stressful given our plans for the evening. Despite the delays, Veritas offers a fairly priced menu and a pleasant ambiance. I’d consider returning in the future, hoping they address the staffing and wait-time challenges.

Volare Ristorante

4.5

4.5 (1796)

$30 and under

Italian

Wixom

About the restaurant

Volare Ristorante is an Italian restaurant featuring Pasta, Pizza, Steaks, Chops and Seafood.

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PhilVIP

Dined 2 days ago

Great experience as always. The food is excellent. Seating was a little crowded on Valentine’s Day.

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4.7

4.7 (4866)

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Ann Arbor

About the restaurant

Weber’s Restaurant is an Ann Arbor tradition serving authentic Classic American cuisine from our kitchen and bakery since 1937. Famous for prime rib and live Maine lobster, Weber’s offers a crowd pleasing selection of broiled steaks, local seafood, and house made desserts. Weber’s ambient dining room features stunning A-frame architecture with large vintage stained glass windows. An award winning wine selection and baby grand piano round out the perfect dining experience. Follow up dinner with a visit to attached bar, The Habitat, for a night cap, live weekend jazz and dancing.

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AngelaVIP

Dined today

Great food and service, delicious meals and a real piano player, perfect place for a special night out

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Zehnder's of Frankenmuth

4.6

4.6 (11456)

$30 and under

American

Frankenmuth

About the restaurant

Zehnder's has over 150 years of experience serving guests, and now we can bring this tradition to you. Zehnder's is your one-stop caterer. Along with chicken dinners, we can provide everything from the appetizers and bar to your dinner and dessert! We can prepare a small buffet for 30 people, or have a steak and rib grill for 500. Let Zehnder's talented chefs and professional staff help make your special event a memorable one.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined 6 days ago

Wonderful experience. Great time with two other birthday girls. Great time with friends and family. Definitely worth signing up for your Zehnder’s reward card ;)

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The Motown Bistro

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Detroit

About the restaurant

WELCOME TO THE MOTOWN BISTRO OYSTER BAR, LOCATED IN THE BEAUTIFUL EASTERN MARKET OF DETROIT, MICHIGAN, AND MINUTES AWAY FROM DOWNTOWN DETROIT. THE MOTOWN BISTRO IS WHERE GREAT FOOD, MUSIC, AND SERVICE ALL MEET TO CREATE AN UNFORGETTABLE, ONE-OF-A-KIND EXPERIENCE. WHILE ENJOYING AN ARRAY OF CULINARY MASTERPIECES, IMPECCABLE SERVICE IS OUR GUARANTEE. WE STRIVE ONLY FOR THE BEST.

Live music nightly at 7pm!

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Jul 1, 2023

While the experience was overall 8.5 on a 10 scale; was taken aback by spending more on 3 drinks than one entree. Did enjoy the fact that our server was highly attentive even going as far as bagging our meals and providing extra condiments. Definitely will go back just with a bigger budget 🙃

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