50 Best Seafood Restaurants in Detroit

“Wow. What an absolutely fantastic final dinner of 2023! After we managed to find a late dinner reservation for New Year's Eve, it was a relief to discover that our excitement about the tasting menu was well-placed. I would definitely recommend the drink pairings as well! The amuse-bouche featuring oysters from the West and East coasts was a delightful way to splash into the meal. The wasabi and the mangosteen featured in each of the oysters, respectively, complimented the beautiful brine of the oysters in such a wonderfully playful way. This first tasting urged us to pause the menu progression and order an extra dozen oysters to explore the other possibilities. Tasting from Vancouver to Prince Edward Island, they were beautifully prepared and of excellent quality. The first course of lobster salad felt like a summer in Maine. Not that I've ever been to Maine, but the imaginary scene flashed across my vision as I took that first refreshing bite. The grapefruit emulsion worked almost majestically with the light, refreshing flavor of the lobster salad. The tapioca chip was perfect for the crunch to fully bring the different elements of the dish together. A fascinating intersection of refreshment and comfort. The second course was the potato pavé. I'll be thinking of this potato often for the foreseeable future. It was one of those dishes that makes your eyes pop open a bit when you bite it as you realize how good it is. A beautifully layered and seared rectangle of flaky delicious potato resting with a lovely salsa brava speckled with trout roe, topped with tarragon, cured trout, and black truffle flakes. I don't even know what else to say. It was stunning. Sea urchin buttered ramen, the third course, will always be what I wish my at-home thrown-together ramen could be. It was rich, it was luscious, it was comforting. Growing up in southeast Texas, crawfish boils were always some of the most exciting times of the year. The crawfish tails in the ramen brought me back to those summer days eating crawfish with a cold beer. The duck breast for the fourth course was exceptionally cooked. It was juicy and flavorful and made a perfect bite with a bit of cauliflower, raisins, apricot, agrodolce, and foie-sauce. Each bite was such a symphony of flavor that kept me coming back. Last but absolutely not least was the gâteau ardéchois: the chestnut cream cake. Accompanied by cranberry coulis and crispy meringue bites, this dessert was a sweet but still mellow finish. While the coffee mascarpone ice cream was a robust and complementary flavor, we both agreed the vanilla coconut ice cream was the star between the two. Thank you again to the stellar crew at Mink! Happy New Year!“

“We dined here for the first time this week and had an incredible experience. The ambience and quality of service really stood out to us. The build out of the space is also beautiful. The food was some of the best we’ve had in Detroit. We especially recommend the chips and side salsas, tlayuda, tetela, and enchiladas! We will definitely be returning.“

“Ran into this place the day before the marathon. Sat at the bar and got recommendations on what to get from the staff. Everything was fantastic. We ended up with calamari, scallops, gnudi, and trilece for dessert. This place was one of the best parts of our trip and we're excited to return. The only thing better than your food is your staff.“

“If you’re looking for an unforgettable dining experience in Detroit, Lumen is the place to be. Located in the heart of Beacon Park, this modern yet inviting restaurant offers a perfect blend of great food, craft cocktails, and stunning ambiance—all with a front-row seat to one of Detroit’s most vibrant public spaces.

One of the biggest reasons Lumen stands out is Chef Aramis Torres, whose creativity and passion shine through in every dish. With a deep appreciation for fresh, high-quality ingredients, Chef Torres crafts a menu that blends elevated comfort food with inventive, seasonal flavors. His expertise is evident in everything from the perfectly cooked steaks and fresh seafood to unique dishes that surprise and delight the palate. And let’s not forget the truffle fries—a fan favorite that pairs perfectly with one of Lumen’s handcrafted cocktails!

The atmosphere is another standout feature. With floor-to-ceiling windows, an open and airy design, and one of the best rooftop patios in the city, Lumen provides an unforgettable setting for any occasion. Whether you’re enjoying a cozy dinner inside or sipping cocktails outside while watching the city lights, the ambiance is simply top-notch.

Service at Lumen is warm and attentive, making every visit feel special. Whether you’re stopping in for brunch, dinner, or happy hour, you’ll experience top-tier hospitality and expertly crafted cuisine.

To top it off, Lumen’s location in Beacon Park makes it the perfect spot to enjoy live music, outdoor events, or simply take in the energy of downtown Detroit. Thanks to Chef Aramis Torres’ culinary mastery, Lumen is not just a restaurant—it’s an experience. Whether you’re a local or visiting the city, Lumen is a must-visit destination for an unforgettable meal. Highly recommended!“

“Best fish and chips around. A real treasure. Every one so polite and pleasant. Thank you“

“a awesome place good food and drinks“

“If I could give more stars, I definitely would! Everything was delicious 😋“

“Such a great Birthday experience! From the delicious whipped feta, filet mignon, and date cake to our AmaZing server Rasool who was efficient, engaging and entertaining and the atmosphere is simply beautiful.“

“Been going there for 60 yrs. My dad used to work there back in the early 60s. GREAT FOOD.“

“I ordered swai sandwich it was good“

“An absolute gem in Southwest Detroit! Went tonight with a party of six for my nephews birthday. Everyone raved about their meals. Hearty portions and reasonable prices! The service was 5⭐️.“

“Good food , goods service.“

“Table No. 2's lobster bisque, surf and turf, and peach cobbler make for a fantastic dining experience! High-quality food and friendly service. Highly recommend! Will return!“

“stopped by for a quick lunch. Sandwich was great service. amazing“

“stopped by for a quick lunch. Sandwich was great service. amazing“

“always quick, great authentic tacos, love the quesadillas🤌🏽 friendly people! worht it every time“

“Our meal was great service was quick and efficient“

“Love their food. It is delicious and friendly. Their micheladas are great!“

“We had a gift card from the Detroit Redwings that we had to use, and we are so glad that they threw in the gift card. I had the 10 oz steak and it was incredible but the dessert was my favorite. We ordered something called The Game and it was incredible. I highly recommended this place.“

“There's still away to create juicy burgers an have them smashed grill an their way seems to work just fine awesome food perfect services friendly atmosphere. And the shop next to it this guy Zee is amazing. So if ur in the area stop by get some of this awesome food an if u need an oil change dude next door is the place to be.“

“For a soul food restaurant the food was very close to homemade.The collard green were good.The bathroom left a lot to be desired. It was very nasty.The floors were sticky even in the bathroom. Overall the food was good and I would go back again.“

“The lady is so sweet and such a sweetheart and the food is sooooo good and seasoned Go check them out“

“Food always good. Cash only.“

“Fred's has established themselves as the fsh kings in me and my family eyes.

I really don't know or understand what's going on with the fish market these days, but the fish from other establishments I have frequented, are bad pieces of fish to sell to the market.

I won't name the establishment, but they serve fish for profits only. The quality of the fish is subpar at best .

Fred's has consistently served fresh flavorful fish, with choice pieces that were selected for satisfaction and to cure the hunger of their customers.

Way to go Fred...“

“Definitely a bop 🤤 y’all gotta try them out! Quick service ✅✅“

“The place is great! Food is pretty good, well presented and great taste, but the portions are very small for the price.
The service was excellent. Our server was great. Great atmosphere too. The only thing we didn't enjoy much was the fact that the music was way too loud for a restaurant. We could barely hear the person seating next to us.“

“I can’t say enough about our dining experience! This restaurant is on my TOP list here in Nashville and I will now frequent. Everything from start to finish was superb! Our waiter Sid was nothing g more than AMAZING and the manager was very nice and came by to say hello! The FOOOOOD was SO good it’s definitely worth it!!“

“So disappointing. Yearssssss ago, this place used to be my go to for Mediterranean dishes. After 2020, this place has consistently gone down hill. At first it was "hit or miss" but its all "miss". So much so that I went to be bed hungry vs eating my carry out. It's so unfortunate because they used to be so good. Yesterday was my last try, I bow out.“

“What catches me is to cook He was clean he wore gloves and a food he kicked me was delicious Service ended up being pretty good but at first it was a little shallow cuz I always say hello how are you today It's nothing wrong with speaking so I kept on talking to her sparked up a conversation and it ended up very decently her service was very kind and I will attend going back here again overall I had a good experience and I finally found me a place where I can have some good food to eat Thank you“

“Well the window service is not so good couldn't really understand what the guy was saying & he couldn't understand me either but I gotta say those catfish nuggets are cooked perfect Everytime I go there at least once a week and I get the catfish nuggets every time and a large blue and red mixed Kool-Aid they are a match made in heaven and I would always go back you should try it“

“Love the Jumbo Shrimp and they are the only place that has Orange Roughy which is my favorite!! This the only fish place that i go to!!“

“Hot fresh food always delicious and even the cakes and kool aid is delicious very clean and the owner is always polite and professional. No they don’t take ebt but I rather pay cash for quality food and you always have condiments napkins forks everything I love this place“

“A very favorite restaurant!“

“Always yummy and delicious“

“excellent food excellent service great food.“

“Good food friendly people“

“Loved the food and drinks! The staff was so friendly“

“Stopped in on Gratiot. Absolute gas on the Jambalaya. I went with the large with no modifications and it was phenomenal. Setting the bar high is not my thing but my experience was fantastic. Thanks I’ll be back“

“The food here is amazing!“

“Ordered Whiting dinner, it was exceptional! Nice meaty pieces fried just right. Best I've had.“

“On a busy Saturday they have what appears to be young teenagers handling the business which leads to quite a few mistakes being made I've experienced one just recently instead of steak fries we receive fried mushrooms. Their answer to fix the problem was awful ? I'll leave it at that. I'm in the process of shopping for a new fish“

“We came here for valentine's day and they did not disappoint, Will was our server, good service from the time we stepped in the door like a restaurant should when you spending money, entertainment was good (just a tad too loud cause you couldn't hardly hear what the person or people you with were saying) we had been here before when they had kinda first opened,
We will be back again
Thanks Motown Bistro, job well done“

“Very good fresh fish. Golden. Cole slaw is good too.“

“the food is Fresh & tasty 🤤“

“Food always good. Cash only.“

“I'm hooked love this place“

“gumbo is on point I'll be back“

“The shrimp, okra, and jalapeno poppers were delicious. The fried green tomatoes were pretty tasteless and you only get 3 to an order. The fries were ok just plain. The red beans and rice were absolutely horrible and would not recommend ordering. I was expecting some different sauces as well. The ones they gave me were just ok.“

“Some of best food in the city ����“

“This food has always been my favorite place. I love the Cheesecake, plus the they have lobster on the menu now.“