Birmingham Restaurants

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

Gaucho Brazilian Steakhouse

39550 7 Mile Rd., Northville, MI, 48167

Brazilian Steakhouse - Fixed price system where guests can sample the entire menu that features unlimited servings of 15 different mouth-watering cuts of fire-roasted meats, like beef, lamb, chicken and sausage. It also includes a splendid buffet of gourmet salads, fresh cut vege

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

Ronin

326 W. Fourth St., Royal Oak, MI, 48067

The enigmatic name fits the woodsy contemporary setting that is all deep, murky colors except for the colorful scarves tied around the heads of the chefs as they work behind the well-lighted sushi bar. Kaku Usui and Keith Cha and their fellow chefs have the right combination o

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