Top Best American Restaurants in Rochester

"James Rigato, of Top Chef fame, shifted service drastically at his acclaimed Hazel Park restaurant early in the pandemic to ensure customers continued to receive a high level of hospitality even when eating at home. Make a reservation for indoor or patio dining or place an order of curbside carryout for splurgy snacks like caviar and chips, at-home steak kits, and spiced carrot cake and reservations for indoor and patio dining. There’s also a selection of wine and to-go cocktails."

"23825 John R Rd, Hazel Park, MI 48030http://mabelgraykitchen.com/. Key Dishes: Doug’s Burger, Whole Roast Chicken Kit, Nonna’s Meatballs. Chef/owner James Rigato and his brainchild have won just about every accolade possible from Restaurant of the Year, multiple James Beard semi-finalist nominations, to appearing on Top Chef."

"With a menu so capricious it’s handwritten daily, Mabel Gray is known for its globally inspired and artfully prepared New American dishes. The eight-course tasting menu comprises a selection of whichever dishes are on the menu that day, served over a leisurely 90 minutes."

"Some days (and nights) call for chicken and waffles in a completely no-frills space. This joint is sure to have a lengthy wait time, and the butter is of the not-actually-butter packet variety, but man do they have some happy-making chicken and waffles!. Crispy fried chicken and fresh-out-of-the-iron waffles that I drench, and I mean drench, in sticky-sweet syrup let me forget for a while the latest renovation woes."

"I haven't been to New Center Eatery in quite some time, so when I woke up CRAVING the chicken and waffles, I knew it was going to be a GREAT day!"

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"Omega Coney Island, a diner and New American spot in northwest Detroit, is another affordable go-to, with four stars out of 18 Yelp reviews. Head over to 22501 W. Eight Mile Road to see for yourself."

"Member of the national chain Marcus Hamburgers, located at 6349 E. McNichols Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap diner and breakfast/brunch spot, which offers burgers and more, 4.5 stars out of 21 reviews. Try the original Marcus hamburger with a side of onion rings, a Philly sandwich with beef or the dinner plate of pork chops."

"The town of Hamtramck is said to be home to Michigan’s most diverse population and its best immigrant-made food. Yemeni food is the star, and of the four Yemeni restaurants here, Yemen Cafe is the best. Order the lamb fahsah, a lava-hot pot of bone-in lamb, onions, and peppers topped with whipped fenugreek and served with flatbread."

"This local favorite is known for its Yemeni and Mediterranean cuisine served until 1 a.m. daily in a diner-style atmosphere. Expect platter-sized pieces of fresh flatbread and fiery zhug sauce paired with dishes like chicken ghallaba and tender lamb."

"This whimsical weekends-only cafe is a great spot to relax with a cup of coffee or tea right off of Eight Mile. Detroit Vintage's coffee is offered as a pour-over or french press and the shop often has various cakes available by-the-slice. In the warmer months, the shop opens up its small patio to customers."

"This roomy cafe in Bagley offers ample seating and a comfortable, bright space to get some work or studying done. Alongside Detroit-themed espresso and coffee drinks, Detroit Sip keeps customers fed with assorted locally made snacks including cakes, brownies, doughnuts, soup, and chips."

"Member of the national chain Marcus Hamburgers, located at 6349 E. McNichols Road, is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the cheap diner and breakfast/brunch spot, which offers burgers and more, 4.5 stars out of 21 reviews. Try the original Marcus hamburger with a side of onion rings, a Philly sandwich with beef or the dinner plate of pork chops."

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"So the lady with the gold hair tried to tell me what I've been ordering for years that they don't make no more because she called it something ..."

"La Dolce Vita has been providing some of Detroit’s best Italian food for over 25 years. The menu covers various regional Italian specialties – and you definitely won’t want to miss the iconic Sunday Brunches which feature bottomless Mimosas. And the patio itself?"

"Pasta , Italian"