Cornbread Restaurant, Detroit
Detroit Restaurants & Nightclubs
Flood’s Bar & Grille
DESCRIPTION: Flood’s is a long-time favorite in downtown Detroit. After you’ve had greens and pork chops, get your groove on in this upscale nightclub. Monday night is live jazz. Other nights it features R&B. This is a popular spot for after-work networking, late evening live Jazz and R&B ensembles.
CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: not so much
DAYS & HOURS: Mon 4p–12a, Tue–Fri 3p–2a; Sat-Sun 7p-2a
ADDRESS: 731 St. Antoine Street, Detroit, MI
PHONE: 313-963-1090
WEBSITE: https://www.floodsdetroit.com
Kuzzo’s Chicken & Waffles
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant that serves breakfast and happy hour food
CUISINE: American with Chicken & Waffles specialty; It has a good has kids’ menu
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue-Sat 10a–8p, Sun 10a-6p
ADDRESS: 19345 Livernois Avenue, Detroit, MI
PHONE: 313-861-0229
WEBSITE: http://www.kuzzoschickenandwaffles.com
Steve’s Soul Food
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; For great live music and Soul Food, stop by Steve’s for home-cooked specialties that include smothered pork chops, savory ribs, macaroni & cheese and other entrees; nice atmosphere and reasonable prices.
CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Thu 11a-9p, Fri-Sat 11a-10p, Sun 11a-9p
ADDRESS: 1440 East Franklin Street, Detroit, MI
PHONE: 313-393-0018
WEBSITE: none
Sweet Potato Sensations
DESCRIPTION: This restaurant is a tribute to George Washington Carver’s agricultural legacy, sweet potatoes, in particular.
CUISINE: Soul Food; Among the extensive menu, try the sweet potato pancakes spiced with cinnamon & nutmeg for breakfast or brunch; for dinner try the Black Eye Pea and Collard Green Soup, paired with Sweet Potato Cornbread. It’s hard to be disappointed with anything on the menu, but you must sample the set potato pie
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Thu Noon-7p, Fri-Sat Noon-8p, Sun Noon-6p
ADDRESS: 17337 Lahser Road, Detroit, MI
PHONE: 313-532-7996
WEBSITE: https://www.sweetpotatosensations.com
Baobab Fare
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; The spacious interior has a warm and vibrant decor. Sit at large tables for shareable plates inspired by the diverse flavors of the African Diaspora
CUISINE: A celebration of East African cuisine with an African American twist.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Tue–Sat 11a–9p, Sun 11a–8p
ADDRESS: 6568 Woodward Avenue, Suite 100, Detroit, MI
PHONE: 313-265-3093
WEBSITE: https://baobabfare.com
Baker’s Keyboard Lounge
DESCRIPTION: Opened in 1934, it claims to be the world’s oldest remaining jazz club; nearly every major jazz performer in the 20th century played here; still features regular jam sessions. Tuesday & Thursday live Jazz from 8p-12p. They serve a nice range of mixed drinks too.
CUISINE: Light fare
CREDIT CARD: yes
COVER CHARGE: yes for some acts
PRICING: $$$
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: no
DAYS & HOURS: Tue–Fri 11a–2a, Sat-Sun 4p–2a
ADDRESS: 20510 Livernois Avenue, Detroit, MI
PHONE: 313-345-6300
WEBSITE: https://www.bakerskeyboardloungedet.com
They Say
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant
CUISINE: American
CREDIT CARDS: yes
PRICING: $$
TAKE-OUT: no
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Sun-Thu 11a-11p, Fri-Sat 11a-2a
ADDRESS: 267 Joseph Campau, Detroit, MI
PHONE: 313-446-4682
WEBSITE: https://theysayrestaurant.com
Fishbone’s Rhythm Kitchen
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; Fishbone boasts the finest seafood, steaks, and sushi around; and captures the fine dining and festive atmosphere of the New Orleans French Quarter. Menu items encompass Pasta Orleans, Nawlin’s Cajun stir fry, BBQ whiskey ribs, shrimp Creole, muffulettas, a Bourbon Street strip steak, catfish grouper, shrimp, andouille sausage, and grilled chicken Caesar Po’ Boys and much more. The bar is especially fun for watching sports. A diverse appetizer menu offers items like Alligator Voodoo, Chicken Thibodeaux, Catfish Beignets, and New Orleans Bar-B-Que Shrimp, plus an extensive Sushi menu. If you are not into sports, relax next to what is reportedly the world’s largest indoor waterfall at 114 feet tall.
CUISINE: Seafood
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon–Fri 6a-2a
ADDRESS: 400 West Monroe Street, Detroit, MI
PHONE: 313-965-4600
WEBSITE: https://www.fishbonesusa.com
Dexter’s Grill
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant
CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
TAKE-OUT: no
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: MOn-Sat 11a-7p
ADDRESS: 13501 Allen Rd, Southgate, MI 48195
PHONE: 734-288-0504
WEBSITE: Link
Cornbread
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant; This is an upscale setting for professionals to relax and socialize. It features a Harlem Burrito stuffed with collard greens, tomatoes, black-eyed peas, rice, and salsa sauce. The barbecued, fried, and smothered pork chops are delicious as well. Patrons also enjoy catfish, salmon croquettes, and several vegetarian plates on the menu.
CUISINE: Soul Food
CREDIT CARD: yes
PRICING: $$
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon–Thu 11a–9p, Fri-Sat 11a–10p, Sun 12p–9p
ADDRESS: 29508 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, MI
PHONE: 248-208-1680
WEBSITE: https://cornbreadsoulfood.com
Moore Soul Food
DESCRIPTION: This mom-and-pop restaurant is a Detroit fav.
CUISINE: Soul Food; Their specialty is fried fish, turkey, mac ‘n cheese, collard greens and cornbread that meet or exceed expectations. In a hurry? Try the BBQ jerk chicken wings, a game day treat, further solidify Moore Soul Food as one of the city’s culinary gems. Come in enjoy the warm soulful experience.
CREDIT CARDS: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Wed-Sat Noon-10p, Sun 1p-9p
ADDRESS: 3005 South Fort Street, Detroit, MI
PHONE: 313-406-9475
WEBSITE: https://mooresoulfood.com
Blue Nile Ethiopian
DESCRIPTION: Restaurant
CUISINE: Ethiopian
CREDIT CARD: yes
COVER CHARGE: no
PRICING: $$
TAKE-OUT: yes
TAKES RESERVATIONS: no
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: yes
DAYS & HOURS: Mon-Fri 5p-10p; Sat 4p-11p, Sun 3p-9p
ADDRESS: 545 West Nine Mile, Ferndale, MI
PHONE: 248-547-6699
WEBSITE: http://www.bluenilemi.com