Sometimes going to the bar is so fun that you don't want to have to make another stop at a restaurant just to fill your belly. Well, you're in luck because these Detroit-area bars actually have really good food, too. So next time you want to order a round with your friends, consider sopping up the alcohol with some of these bars' delicious menu items.
Essential Detroit-area bars with food as good as their drinks
By Metro Times editorial staff on Sat, Nov 9, 2019 at 12:58 pm
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Woodbridge Pub
5169 Trumbull Ave.; 313-833-2701; woodbridgepub.comWith mouth-watering menu selections such as spinach and artichoke dip, feta philo with honey, and Michigan cherry salad, Woodbridge Pub is a great spot to grab a beer and a filling, hearty meal. Plus, most dishes are crafted with ingredients sourced from urban farmers and vendors located within five miles of the pub.
Photo via Woodbridge Pub Detroit / Facebook
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Woodbridge Pub
5169 Trumbull Ave.; 313-833-2701; woodbridgepub.comWith mouth-watering menu selections such as spinach and artichoke dip, feta philo with honey, and Michigan cherry salad, Woodbridge Pub is a great spot to grab a beer and a filling, hearty meal. Plus, most dishes are crafted with ingredients sourced from urban farmers and vendors located within five miles of the pub.
Photo via Woodbridge Pub Detroit / Facebook
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Vivio’s Food and Spirits
2460 Market St.; 313-393-1711; viviosdetroit.comVivio’s is known for their famous bloody mary mix, but their food menu is just as impressive. Since 1967, Vivio’s has been delighting customers with well-executed dishes including classic burgers, mussels, salads, and appetizers. The crab cake po boy, porchetta, and baked spinach dip are all worth a try.
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Vivio’s Food and Spirits
2460 Market St.; 313-393-1711; viviosdetroit.comVivio’s is known for their famous bloody mary mix, but their food menu is just as impressive. Since 1967, Vivio’s has been delighting customers with well-executed dishes including classic burgers, mussels, salads, and appetizers. The crab cake po boy, porchetta, and baked spinach dip are all worth a try.
Photo via Vivio’s Food & Spirits / Facebook
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Standby
225 Gratiot Ave.; 313-241-5719; standbydetroit.comThe creatively-named drinks at Standby are just one reason to visit this hidden gem. The cocktail lab is outfitted with a centrifuge, liquid nitrogen, and culinary tools to create drinks such as 10 Points for Gryffindor and Proceed to the Route. Standby also offers inventive snacks and plates including prawns and polenta, coconut purple yam ice cream, and mezcal smoked carrots.
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Standby
225 Gratiot Ave.; 313-241-5719; standbydetroit.comThe creatively-named drinks at Standby are just one reason to visit this hidden gem. The cocktail lab is outfitted with a centrifuge, liquid nitrogen, and culinary tools to create drinks such as 10 Points for Gryffindor and Proceed to the Route. Standby also offers inventive snacks and plates including prawns and polenta, coconut purple yam ice cream, and mezcal smoked carrots.
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Second Best
42 Watson St.; 313-315-3077; secondbestdetroit.comConveniently located off Woodward Ave., Second Best offers thoughtfully-crafted bar food alongside beer, wine, and cocktails. The soft pretzel sticks with honey mustard, blistered shishito peppers, and steak fries are great companions to one of the many local beers and classic cocktails available at Second Best.
Photo via Second Best Detroit / Facebook
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Second Best
42 Watson St.; 313-315-3077; secondbestdetroit.comConveniently located off Woodward Ave., Second Best offers thoughtfully-crafted bar food alongside beer, wine, and cocktails. The soft pretzel sticks with honey mustard, blistered shishito peppers, and steak fries are great companions to one of the many local beers and classic cocktails available at Second Best.
Photo via Second Best Detroit / Facebook
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Queens Bar
35 E. Grand River Ave.; 313-285-8019; queensbardetroit.comQueens Bar upgrades traditional bar food with creative twists on classic dishes. The deep-fried mozzarella sticks are served with house-made dill ranch, and the fried bologna sandwich is made with caramelized onions and American cheese. Alongside a feature cocktail like the Monica Blaire (Courvoisier, fresh lemon, berry elixir, and Sprite), these sandwiches and snacks provide the right amount of crunch and saltiness.
Photo via Queens Bar Detroit / Facebook
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Queens Bar
35 E. Grand River Ave.; 313-285-8019; queensbardetroit.comQueens Bar upgrades traditional bar food with creative twists on classic dishes. The deep-fried mozzarella sticks are served with house-made dill ranch, and the fried bologna sandwich is made with caramelized onions and American cheese. Alongside a feature cocktail like the Monica Blaire (Courvoisier, fresh lemon, berry elixir, and Sprite), these sandwiches and snacks provide the right amount of crunch and saltiness.
Photo via Queens Bar Detroit / Facebook
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Northern Lights Lounge
600 W. Baltimore St.; 313-873-1739; northernlightslounge.comNorthern Lights Lounge’s extensive food menu is an ideal sidekick to their beers, wines, and cocktails. The chicken strips, semi-sweet chocolate pie, and asiago chicken sandwich are just a few standouts on the menu of classic bar snacks and diner food.
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Northern Lights Lounge
600 W. Baltimore St.; 313-873-1739; northernlightslounge.comNorthern Lights Lounge’s extensive food menu is an ideal sidekick to their beers, wines, and cocktails. The chicken strips, semi-sweet chocolate pie, and asiago chicken sandwich are just a few standouts on the menu of classic bar snacks and diner food.
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Nemo’s
1384 Michigan Ave.; 313-965-3180After over fifty years of brews and burgers, Nemo’s is a Detroit classic. The chili, club sandwiches, and burgers are all house-made with fresh ingredients, and the wings and fries are cooked to perfection. Just one block away from the old Tiger Stadium, Nemo’s offers shuttle service to all Red Wings and Tigers home games.
Photo via Nemo’s / Facebook
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Nemo’s
1384 Michigan Ave.; 313-965-3180After over fifty years of brews and burgers, Nemo’s is a Detroit classic. The chili, club sandwiches, and burgers are all house-made with fresh ingredients, and the wings and fries are cooked to perfection. Just one block away from the old Tiger Stadium, Nemo’s offers shuttle service to all Red Wings and Tigers home games.
Photo via Nemo’s / Facebook
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Motor City Sports Bar
9122 Joseph Campau Ave., Hamtramck; 313-875-4710Motor City Sports Bar offers traditional bar food and beer, plus a welcoming atmosphere and pool and foosball tables. In addition to classic burgers, wings, and fries, the chevapi (Balkan sausage) is a house specialty. The beer is cheap and cold, and the food is hot and greasy. What more could you want?
Photo via Motor City Sports Bar / Facebook
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Motor City Sports Bar
9122 Joseph Campau Ave., Hamtramck; 313-875-4710Motor City Sports Bar offers traditional bar food and beer, plus a welcoming atmosphere and pool and foosball tables. In addition to classic burgers, wings, and fries, the chevapi (Balkan sausage) is a house specialty. The beer is cheap and cold, and the food is hot and greasy. What more could you want?
Photo via Motor City Sports Bar / Facebook
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PJ’s Lager House
1254 Michigan Ave.; 313-961-4668; pjslagerhouse.comThough PJ’s is known for their beer menu, the food options are just as diverse and satisfying, incorporating classic American cuisine with Southern and Vietnamese dishes. The deep fried pickles, onion rings, vegan po-boy, and exhaustive brunch menu are worth a trip for the food alone.
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PJ’s Lager House
1254 Michigan Ave.; 313-961-4668; pjslagerhouse.comThough PJ’s is known for their beer menu, the food options are just as diverse and satisfying, incorporating classic American cuisine with Southern and Vietnamese dishes. The deep fried pickles, onion rings, vegan po-boy, and exhaustive brunch menu are worth a trip for the food alone.
Photo via PJ's Lager House / Facebook
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Jacoby’s Bar
624 Brush St.; 313-962-7067; jacobysbar.comFor over 100 years, Jacoby’s Bar has been serving up German treats such as spaetzle, wiener schnitzel, and rindfleisch rouladen. They also have traditional bar food including burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, and salads. Their beer menu includes imported brews from Germany, Belgium, Canada, Scotland and England.
Photo via Google Maps
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Jacoby’s Bar
624 Brush St.; 313-962-7067; jacobysbar.comFor over 100 years, Jacoby’s Bar has been serving up German treats such as spaetzle, wiener schnitzel, and rindfleisch rouladen. They also have traditional bar food including burgers, sandwiches, appetizers, and salads. Their beer menu includes imported brews from Germany, Belgium, Canada, Scotland and England.
Photo via Jacoby’s German Biergarten / Facebook
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