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1. RH House
4.7
Exceptional(457)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary American • Rochester Hills
Booked 21 times today
RH House offers up contemporary American cuisine with a high-energy setting to elevate the dining experience, including an outside patio and handcrafted cocktail menu.
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2. Mitchell's Fish Market - Rochester
4.2
Awesome(2569)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Rochester
Booked 12 times today
Mitchell's Fish Market is a premier upscale-casual seafood restaurant concept featuring the absolute freshest seafood. Mitchell’s Rochester Hills has a raw bar, open kitchen, the fish case displaying Today’s catch and customized cutting room and offers a variety of seafood options including grilled or broiled, blackened, cooked Shang Hai style or prepared to your taste. Mitchell’s also offers a Gluten free menu.
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3. Da Francesco's Ristorante & Bar
4.8
Exceptional(2573)
Price: Expensive
• Italian • Shelby Township
Booked 61 times today
Da Francesco's Ristorante and Bar serves classic recipes in a family friendly location that includes a full bar with a beautiful selection of domestic and Italian imported wines. Guests can stop in for lunch and dinner and enjoy the rustic decor paired with homemade dishes that have been passed down through the Belcastro family. We offer a kids and gluten-free menu so everyone can find a favorite on the menu. We offer plenty of bread and soup or salad before starting their meal, or visitors can start with the appetizers, which include Arancini di Riso, Mamma's Meatballs, Fried Calamari, Sausage and Hot Peppers and more. The menu features specialties like the Ravioli con Sugo, Eggplant or Pollo Parmigiana and Gnocci! We also offer plenty of meat and fish choices, including steak alla Francesco, Domenics Filet Mignon, Perch Lemone and Parmigiana Pickerel. Lastly, to end your night just right, finish it off with Mamma Sue's Homemade Tiramisu and a fresh Italian Cappuccino!
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4. Ocean Prime - Troy
4.8
Exceptional(6726)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Troy
Booked 39 times today
Located at the intersection of Big Beaver Road and Coolidge Highway across from the Somerset Collection shopping center, Ocean Prime is a nationally acclaimed, dynamic seafood & steakhouse from the award-winning Cameron Mitchell Restaurants. Ocean Prime delivers an elevated experience with exceptional ambiance, a chef-curated menu, signature handcrafted cocktails, Wine Spectator honored wine list and genuine hospitality. Reservations are recommended.Ocean Prime strives to provide an elegant, fine dining atmosphere. Our associates’ priority is to ensure your experience is memorable. We ask that our guests choose attire that is both polished and suited to our restaurant.THANK YOU FOR NOT WEARING: Clothing emitting excessive marijuana odor Excessively revealing clothing or exposed undergarments Clothing with offensive language or graphics Admittance to Ocean Prime is at the discretion of management who reserves the right to refuse service to patrons who are inappropriately dressed
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5. Antica Nova
4.5
Awesome(108)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Troy
Booked 7 times today
Antica Nova isn’t your average Italian restaurant. It blends classic dishes with modern touches, using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Handmade pastas and wood-fired pizzas showcasing familiar flavors with a contemporary twist, like the aged arborio risotto with limoncello, smoked provolone & raspberry caviar.Warm and knowledgeable staff create a comfortable atmosphere, making you’re a trip to the Italian countryside without leaving Michigan.Antica Nova offers more than just a meal; it’s an evening of delicious food, handcrafted drinks, and warm Italian hospitality.
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6. The Capital Grille - Troy
4.8
Exceptional(3548)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Troy
Booked 55 times today
Make it a day to remember. From birthdays and anniversaries to professional milestones, we aim to make every gathering special at The Capital Grille. Open seven days a week, The Capital Grille is best known for our expertly prepared steaks, which are dry aged in house for 18 to 24 days and then hand-cut by our restaurant's on-premise butcher. The Capital Grille's wine list features more than 350 selections, and its floor-to-ceiling wine kiosk regularly houses 3,500 - 5,000 bottles. Reservations are recommended but not required. For more information, please visit our website. We look forward to delighting you.
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7. Eddie Merlot's Prime Aged Beef & Seafood - Bloomfield Hills
4.2
Awesome(3652)
Price: Expensive
• Steak • Bloomfield Hills
Booked 35 times today
At Eddie Merlot's in Bloomfield Hills, we’re not just about food—we’re about experiences. Located along Woodward Avenue, right in the heart of Bloomfield Township and Oakland County, our steakhouse is a local treasure. Whether you’re from West Bloomfield or making the short trip from downtown Birmingham, you’ll feel right at home in our luxurious yet welcoming environment.When you walk into Eddie Merlot's, you’re greeted with an ambiance that’s both upscale and inviting. With intimate private dining rooms perfect for a festive gathering or a quiet dinner party, Eddie Merlot's atmosphere is perfect for any occasion.At Eddie Merlot's, our menu is designed to satisfy every palate. Our hand-cut steaks are the star of our menu, bursting with flavor in every bite. For those who prefer something different, our delightful chicken and seafood options are sure to impress. Don’t forget to choose one of our signature cocktails, craft beer, or a glass from our extensive wine list.
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8. Fogo de Chao - Troy
4.4
Awesome(2194)
Price: Moderate
• Brazilian • Troy
Booked 111 times today
Fogo de Chão is an internationally-renowned steakhouse from Brazil that allows guests to discover what's next at every turn. Founded in Southern Brazil in 1979, Fogo elevates the centuries-old culinary art of churrasco - roasting high-quality cuts of meat over an open flame - into a cultural dining experience of discovery. Please join us in our dining room, in our more casual Bar Fogo, or bring the Fogo Experience to you with Fogo To-Go or Catering. Visit our website to make a reservation or place an order.
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9. Eddie V's - Troy
4.9
Exceptional(3437)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Troy
Booked 42 times today
Eddie V's Prime Seafood is a luxury dining destination known for the seafood flown in from pristine waters around the world, as well as its premium hand-carved steaks. Dishes are artistically prepared and feature an ever-changing array of seasonal seafood, along with critically acclaimed prime center-cut steaks broiled to perfection. The restaurant's award-wining wine list, which has been recognized by Wine Spectator, has more than 300 wines curated by Eddie V's very own Advanced Sommelier. In the V Lounge, guests can sip classic and creative cocktails, and enjoy signature appetizers against a backdrop of live music trios.
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10. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Troy
4.6
Exceptional(2695)
Price: Very Expensive
• Steakhouse • Troy
Booked 47 times today
Now Open: We look forward to serving you soon.Ruth's Chris Steak House in Troy, MI serves the finest USDA Prime beef available, broiled at 1,800° and served on 500° plates, so your steak stays hot, juicy and delicious from first bite to last. Enjoy our New Orleans-inspired appetizers, USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, signature side dishes and homemade desserts. All this while you enjoy our warm, inviting atmosphere and Ruth’s Chris’ genuine hospitality. So whether you’re a regular or have just been wondering what all the buzz is about, Ruth's Chris is the perfect excuse to enjoy the perfect night out. Dinner is served nightly, reservations are suggested and private dining and offsite catering may be arranged.

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  • Don
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 2 days ago
    Waitress was great. Reservations were right on time, e en a few mins early. Food is always great. Drinks are a little higher than other places but top shelf.
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    Da Francesco's Ristorante & BarPrice: Expensive• Italian• Shelby Township
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    4.8
  • David
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •5 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    This restaurant always does a great job. Valentine’s Day is always busy so the service was a bit slower than normal but still very good. Food was excellent.
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    Mitchell's Fish Market - RochesterPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Rochester
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    4.2
  • Ashley
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Wonderful experience for it to be our first time dining here. Our waiter Teal was amazing, she gave dinner options and was able to explain all our questions, she was very informed . We will be back. Thank you Teal for making our Valentine’s Day special.
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    Ocean Prime - TroyPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Troy
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    4.8
  • Shari
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    RH House has quickly become one of our favorite places to dine in Rochester Hills. The food is always fresh and delicious; the waitstaff is attentive and friendly; the ambiance is upscale without being pretentious. Everything we ordered was delicious. The star of the meal was the Tomahawk steak. It was beautifully presented and cooked to perfection. The manager visited our table midway through dinner and asked if we were enjoying our food (which we were). At some point during the meal, I must have mentioned it was my husband’s birthday. When our dessert came to the table, we were pleasantly surprised to see it had been outfitted with a sparkling candle. Every aspect of our dining experience was perfect.
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    RH HousePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Rochester Hills
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    4.7
  • Kat
    Toronto / Ontario •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Came here for the second consecutive year to celebrate my birthday tonight. Our second visit was just as delicious and enjoyable as our first. We got the beet salad, halloumi, their flatbread special, bucatini and the walleye. Every single dish had amazing flavour and decent portions. They also gave me a little birthday dessert which was a really nice way to end the meal. The cocktails were also really good-especially “I yam what I yam” was super unique and truly so tasty! Cant wait to come back next year!
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    Selden StandardPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Detroit
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    4.8

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