Metro Detroit's best restaurants of 2018, as chosen by our readers

The results are in for the 2018 Best of Detroit reader's poll and you, the readers, didn't hold back from letting us know where you prefer to stuff your faces. Here you'll find metro Detroit's best restaurants, coffee shops, food trucks, and more, all determined by your friends and neighbors. If you don't see your personal favorites here, maybe this will lead you to a few new places to try. Read the rest of our Best of Detroit issue here.

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Best Middle Eastern Restaurant
Al Ameer, 12710 W. Warren Ave., 313-582-8185
alameerrestaurant.com 
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Best Middle Eastern Restaurant

Al Ameer, 12710 W. Warren Ave., 313-582-8185 alameerrestaurant.com
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Best Coney (Detroit)
American Coney Island, 114 W. Lafayette Blvd., 313-961-7758
americanconeyisland.com 
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Best Coney (Detroit)

American Coney Island, 114 W. Lafayette Blvd., 313-961-7758 americanconeyisland.com
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Best Bakery
Apple Fritter Donut Shop, 741 E. Nine Mile Rd., 407-897-3488
facebook.com/fritterman/ 
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Best Bakery

Apple Fritter Donut Shop, 741 E. Nine Mile Rd., 407-897-3488 facebook.com/fritterman/
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Best Tapas (Suburbs)
Aventura, 216 E Washington St., 734-369-3153
aventuraannarbor.com 
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Best Tapas (Suburbs)

Aventura, 216 E Washington St., 734-369-3153 aventuraannarbor.com
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Best Thai (Suburbs)
Bangkok 96, 2450 S. Telegraph Rd., 313-730-8161
bangkok96.com 
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Best Thai (Suburbs)

Bangkok 96, 2450 S. Telegraph Rd., 313-730-8161 bangkok96.com
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Best Happy Hour Food
Bar Louie, Various Locations, 
barlouie.com 
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Best Happy Hour Food

Bar Louie, Various Locations, barlouie.com
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Best Burger
Basement Burger Bar, 1326 Brush St., 313-818-3708
basementburgerbar.com 
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Best Burger

Basement Burger Bar, 1326 Brush St., 313-818-3708 basementburgerbar.com
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Best Soul Food
Beans & Cornbread, 29508 Northwestern Hwy., 248-208-1680
beanscornbread.com 
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Best Soul Food

Beans & Cornbread, 29508 Northwestern Hwy., 248-208-1680 beanscornbread.com
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Best Juice Bar
Beyond Juice, 2501 Russell St., 313-818-3502
beyondjuicedetroit.com 
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Best Juice Bar

Beyond Juice, 2501 Russell St., 313-818-3502 beyondjuicedetroit.com
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Best Desserts at a Restaurant (Suburbs)
Bistro 82, 401 S. Lafayette Ave., 248-542-0082
bistro82.com 
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Best Desserts at a Restaurant (Suburbs)

Bistro 82, 401 S. Lafayette Ave., 248-542-0082 bistro82.com
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Best Corned Beef
Bread Basket Deli, Various Locations., 
breadbasketdeli.com 
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Best Corned Beef

Bread Basket Deli, Various Locations., breadbasketdeli.com
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Best Shawarma
Bucharest Grill, Multiple Locations, 
bucharestgrill.com 
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Best Shawarma

Bucharest Grill, Multiple Locations, bucharestgrill.com
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Best Pizza (Detroit)
Buddy’s Pizza, Various Locations, 
buddyspizza.com 
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Best Pizza (Detroit)

Buddy’s Pizza, Various Locations, buddyspizza.com
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Best Steakhouse (Detroit)
Capers, 14736 Gratiot Ave., 313-527-2100
caperssteakhouse.com 
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Best Steakhouse (Detroit)

Capers, 14736 Gratiot Ave., 313-527-2100 caperssteakhouse.com
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Best Indian Restaurant
Cardamom Restaurant, 1739 Plymouth Rd., 734-662-2877
cardamoma2.com 
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Best Indian Restaurant

Cardamom Restaurant, 1739 Plymouth Rd., 734-662-2877 cardamoma2.com
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Best Barbecue Restaurant
CAYA Smokehouse Grill, 1403 S. Commerce Rd., 248-438-6741
cayagrill.com 
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Best Barbecue Restaurant

CAYA Smokehouse Grill, 1403 S. Commerce Rd., 248-438-6741 cayagrill.com
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Best Romantic Restaurant (Detroit)
Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails, 15 E. Kirby St., Ste. D, 313-818-3915
chartreusekc.com 
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Best Romantic Restaurant (Detroit)

Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails, 15 E. Kirby St., Ste. D, 313-818-3915 chartreusekc.com
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Best Best Steakhouse (Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti)
The Chop House of Ann Arbor, 322 S. Main St., 734-669-9977
thechophouseannarbor.com 
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Best Best Steakhouse (Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti)

The Chop House of Ann Arbor, 322 S. Main St., 734-669-9977 thechophouseannarbor.com
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Best Breakfast/Brunch (Detroit)
Dime Store, 719 Griswold St, #180., 313-962-9106
eatdimestore.com 
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Best Breakfast/Brunch (Detroit)

Dime Store, 719 Griswold St, #180., 313-962-9106 eatdimestore.com
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Best Sub Shop
Ernie’s Market, 8500 Capital St., 248-541-9703
erniessandwichshop.com 
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Best Sub Shop

Ernie’s Market, 8500 Capital St., 248-541-9703 erniessandwichshop.com
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