Auburn Hills Restaurants

Elie's Mediterranean Grill/Bar

263 Pierce St., Birmingham, MI, 48009

Molly Abraham, Detroit News Restaurant Critic: A stimmomg redo has put this Mediterranean restaurant on the Birmingham dining map. The menu of Lebanese dishes reflects the heritage of proprietor Elie Mondalak who established the restaurant 16 years ago. ... more

Zazios

34977 Woodward Ave., Birmingham, MI, 48009

Molly Abraham, Detroit News Restaurant Critic: Birmingham's newest restaurant is strategically located on the corner of Woodward and Maple, with big windows looking over the street. The lavish contempoaray setting includes an interactive exhibition kitchen, where every night the

Luxe Bar & Grill

525 N. Old Woodward Ave., Birmingham, MI, 48009

Molly Abraham, Detroit News Restaurant Critic: A neighborhood spot that fits the character of its neighborhood - upscale Birmingham. The small space is artfully used, with an open kitchen on one side of the room that seats just 65. An eclectic menu offers prime burgers on housema

Ocean Prime

2915 Coolidge Hwy., Troy, MI, 48084

Molly Abraham, Detroit News Restaurant Critic: The spacious, free-standing building on the corner of Coolidge Hwy. and Big Beaver Road, the heart of Troy's corporate corridor, offers a lively bar scene and upscale fare that includes both seafood and steak. ... more

The Silver Spoon

6830 N. Rochester Rd., Rochester Hills, MI, 48306

Molly Abraham, Detroit News Restaurant Critic: A surprising find tucked into Paps Joe's Plaza brings regional Italian fare in a handsome setting. It's a collaboration between chefs Daniele Dell'Acqua, Mauro Qeurio, Rito Lisi and Giuseppe Nirta, all born in Italy, who combine thei