Detroit Marathon Weekend: Places to Eat
The Detroit Marathon is quickly approaching, which means it’s time to start planning your weekend. Having lived in the city for the past year, I have curated a list of my favorite places to eat in Detroit.
Good news, there is no big game the day of the marathon so restaurants won’t be as busy as usual! Nonetheless, if you eat downtown or drive a few minutes to Corktown or Midtown, make sure you have someone call ahead, make a reservation, or send someone to get a table.
Pro tip: order ahead through DoorDash and find a bench or one of the many tables around downtown to eat!
For Carb Loading
downtown
Andiamo: Italian restaurant on the Detroit Riverfront
San Morello: Wood-fired dishes, pizza, and handmade pasta
midtown
Marios: Detroit’s oldest Italian restaurant
She Wolf: Contemporary Italian food
Post Race Bites
downtown
Buddy’s Pizza: Authentic Detroit style pizza since 1946
Karls: 60’s style diner with traditional American food in the Siren Hotel (get the chicken tenders!)
Central Kitchen and Bar: Creative American comfort food (the fries are AMAZING!)
Union Assembly: Outrageous mac and cheese (need I say more?)
midtown
Detroit Shipping Company (midtown): Restaurant collective featuring six Detroit originals
Honest Johns: Laid back place for American classics
HopCat: Local craft beer bar
Slows To Go: Detroit BBQ favorite
Smith and Co.: Brewpub with new-American food
corktown
Green Dot Stables: Sliders and beer
Post Race Drinks
downtown
The Skip: Open air cocktail bar in the Belt Alley
Candy Bar: 1940’s art deco intimate bar
Brakeman: American beer and rec hall
Beer Exchange: Beer Bar with dynamic pricing, based on supply and demand
midtown
Bronx Bar: Neighborhood bar (get the mozz sticks with ranch!)
Cobbs Corner Bar: Old school bar and music lounge
Old Miami: Rustic bar with live music
Something Quick
Want to stay close to the finish line? Check out these unique places for a quick bite after the race.
ShakeShack: For burgers and shakes
Mr. Dips: More burgers and shakes (get the loaded fries!)
Penny Red’s: Chicken and potato wedges
Iggy’s Eggies: Breakfast sandwiches and burgers
Sweet Treats
downtown
Mr. Dips: Fun cones and shakes
Huddle Soft Serve: Delicious soft serve custard in a cute window
Cannelle: A French patisserie
midtown
Treat Dreams: Micro-creamery with homemade ice cream
Coffee
downtown