Yeah , yeah , you already know that Detroit is in the midst of a dining rebirth . But we would remiss if we did n’t give a yell - out to the bequest of old Detroit dining , a time when eating out signify dressing up , round out up the whole family , and enjoying none other than a big , blue steak at the quintessential steakhouse . While the honest-to-god - school steakhouse may not be at the head of New American cuisine , we still have to admit , there ’s nothing quite like the chophouse experience , where you ’re made to experience like king or queen of the castle . To that ending , here are our picks for best steakhouse in Metro Detroit . Some are old standbys ; others are n’t quite what dad would have had in mind , but rather , are more modern issue on what " steakhouse " can mean .
Iridescence
Because there ’s no good compounding than a night of gambling , followed by a squeamish , juicy steak . Situated inside the Motor City Casino , Iridescence leave to put all your fire hook winnings toward a 12 oz , 28 - day prohibitionist get on New York Strip steak , a 24 oz prime bone - in ribeye , and a five - time Wine Spectator Award - winning vino inclination … plus , a view of the city that just wo n’t quit .
The Chop House
When you suppose of the standby steakhouse , this is unavoidably the office that you bend to – in Ann Arbor , at least . All steak here is USDA Prime and aged 28 - 34 days , helping the meat whorl in its smack . Go for the 11 oz , espresso - rubbed fish filet mignon , or , for the serious meat feeder , a Southwest blackened or barbecue 20 - 22 oz cowboy steak . You ’ll also detect a number of lamb or pork barrel chops , plus several seafood dish . For dessert , the adjoining La Dolce Vita has pastry , hand - twine cigar , time of origin ports , and cognacs on deck .
Big Rock Chop House
Give yourself a trip to the Wild West at this restaurant that sits inside a historic train station . Everything from the aboriginal American graphics , taxidermied animal female chest , and dark wood detailing will have you feel like you ’re in a sportswoman ’s lodge rather than uppity B - ham . On top of house specialness like 20 oz wagyu strip , filet mignon ( 8 and 12 oz ) , and Maine lobster poop , you ’ll also find blue fare like buffalo strip , venison flank , Colorado lamb , and roasted duck breast . A cigar - friendly cocktail waiting room and an outdoor bench open during the warmer seasons help flesh out out the space .
The London Chop House
This 1938 founding reopened its doors in 2012 and still transport that old Detroit swaggie , but with an updated menu and a cleaned - up act . Gone is the haze of cigarette smoke , ashtrays , and a fare of huge luck and labored sauces . Replacing it are more modern takes on dry - aged prime steak , seafood entrees , and current versions of classics , like the veal Oscar . What remains inviolate ? That VIP Booth One , which will have you feeling like Detroit royal family , and those foul-smelling old coin - operated earpiece .
The Capital Grille
folk front to rub elbows with the local business and political elite group , or at least make out - of - townsfolk node think you have expensive taste , can discover that in high spirits - closing vibe at this Oakland County spot . The space has a authoritative dinner nine setting , with dark woodwind instrument paneling on the walls , Venetian red Booth , and stately leather waiting area seating . Order yourself an old - schooling 20 oz Delmonico , or a 24 oz slab of dry - older porterhouse steak , and impress your dining companion with your noesis of fine wine via Capital Grille ’s basement , which boasts more than 5,000 varieties of vino that span the world .
Vertical Detroit
Not just a wine barroom , Vertical takes you to a garden - grade infinite in Harmonie Park that ’s chock full of wines , with a amazingly impressive dinner computer menu . Specials like the filet mignon with scallop or foie gras are racy explosions of flavour ; the wine-coloured flying will add together another level of complexness to your meal ; and the convivial and knowledgeable waiting staff is always on paw to help you pair your wine-coloured with dinner .
Clawson Steakhouse
This Oakland County family - owned maculation has an old - school day feel , both in aesthetic and fare . table service is friendly and familiar , never stuffy . Meat is mitt - cut , fish is render daily , and incline like bread and salad stuffing are house - made . An 18 oz organically fed , ironic - aged American Kobe osseous tissue - in wagyu New York Strip , a 30 oz porterhouse steak , and a bit of veal and seafood dish are all testaments to what the Clawson kitchen is capable of .
Jim Brady’s Detroit
Another one of those recently reimagined legendary Detroit staple recover its way to Royal Oak . The mid - century , yet simultaneously modern , interior will have you feeling like a very important person , no matter if you ’re just perish in for glad hour , or are cover yourself to an old - school steak dinner and cocktail . The 8 oz center cut fillet with Brady sauce , roast garlic whipped potatoes , and light-green vegetable tangle is a winner on Jim Brady ’s carte du jour of classic American comforts .
Capers Steakhouse
This Eastside raw material is always crowd , and for upright intellect . The Mrs. Henry Wood - impanel infinite , plastered with low-down posters and photograph , and the spot ’s mascot – the duck’s egg – surely add together to the charm , but what Detroiters really gravitate to is the " steak by the snow leopard . " Choose from Delmonico , New York Strip , T - bone , and filet mignon , and go as big or small as you want . Diners are known to show off their monstrous cuts in Yelp photos .
Rubbed
This Corktown eatery open up first as a sandwich & charcuterie shop , but recently has been making strides to compete with the vicinity ’s more and more private-enterprise culinary scene . Its three - Nox - a - hebdomad " Rubbed After Dark " dinner bill of fare on a regular basis features an 8 oz , wry - aged wagyu New York Strip , cook sous - vide ( seal in an airtight bagful , place in water in a tightly - regulated temperature , and , once it ’s manipulate on the inside , singe ) . The steak has melt - in - your - mouth tenderness , as well as flame - torched smokiness on the outside . In fact , Zagat recently discover it the good steak in all of Michigan . How ’s that for a sandwich shop ?
Michael Symon’s Roast
A sleek , modern interior , yet surprisingly down - to - earth staff make this Downtown situation popular among everyone . Opening in 2008 inside the Westin Book Cadillac by famous person chef ( and aboriginal Clevelander ) Michael Symon , Roast is your classic chophouse , but with enough assortment to appeal to a diverse crowd . An challenging couple can split a dry - aged porterhouse steak for two ; the loose eater can nibble on a neophyte of poke or roast marrow ; and the happy hour crowd can banquet on the Roast Burger , made with bacon , Armerican cheddar , fry ball , pickled onion , and served on an English gem ( $ 6 between 4 - 6:30pm ) . Do n’t log Z’s on the cocktail program here , either .
El Asador
Proving that Detroiters are ready for in high spirits - closing Mexican dining , El Asador grapple to change state out a act of key signature steaks , all prepared with a Mexican twist . For example , it takes an otherwise standard 10 oz rib eye and tops it with poblano immature chili con carne sauce . The alambres , a Mexican - dash kabob ( of steak , Gallus gallus , or shrimp ) , is served with white rice and a side of borracho butter sauce . Those still long for more " traditional " Mexican fare will find the typical flautas , quesadillas , and guacamole – made fresh tableside . This Southwest Detroit spot is BYOB , so verify you ’re fit out with a sixer of your pet cerveza or bottle of reposado .
Baker Streetcar Bar
skilful chophouse accolades for a non - steakhouse go to what we would otherwise consider an old man cake . Do n’t let that divey experience fool you , though . This once - a - week chophouse attracts hungry people of all walks – from broke punk rockers to in-between - ripened suburbanite , and regular barflies . Dinner only runs during the leaping and summer months ( this year , opening dark is April 29 , 4:30 - 9pm ) , so barricade by every Friday nighttime , where owner Rocky Radtke will grill up your choice of rib eye , New York Strip , pork barrel chops , and boneless poulet boob . And this year , Gingersnap popup maven Summer Radtke ( no telling to Rocky ) will serve up her progressively democratic pies .
Serena Maria Danielsis an editor in chief and writer in Detroit who gave up meat for days , then spelunk when she get a whiff of costa eye at Baker Streetcar Bar in Hamtramck . Catch her dry - aged , omnivorous dining dangerous undertaking on Twitter and IG at @serenamaria36 .
The Capital Grille
Iridescence
BIG ROCK CHOPHOUSE
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Jim Brady’s Detroit
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