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Republic, Parks & Rec, GAR Building.
Republic, Parks & Rec, GAR Building.
Photo: Chris and Michelle Gerard

10 Of Detroit's Most Anticipated Restaurants: Mapped

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Republic, Parks & Rec, GAR Building.
| Photo: Chris and Michelle Gerard

With the grand openings of Wright & Company, Rose's Fine Food, and Antietam all in the same week, Detroit has taken a huge step forward in becoming the culinary hot spot it was always meant to be. Ranging from fine dining to a quick bite, late night to brunch, here are ten more restaurant openings that Detroit is collectively holding its breath for.

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Campau Tower

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The legendary late night burger place shocked fans when they closed unexpectedly this summer, but chef Nikita Santches of Rock City Eatery has taken over, and will be resurrecting the Hamtramck institution and making it even better than before, in hopefully just a few weeks. [Photo]

Selden Standard

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Chef Andy Hollyday's hotly anticipated restaurant hosted a pop up at The Oakland, and they're supposed to begin hiring staff late this summer, but they're keeping the opening date vague, just committing to sometime this fall. [Photo]

Addison Eatery

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What: Maurice Wiggins, owner of the Hudson Café, is opening a new restaurant in the old Atlas Global Bistro location. Expect American classics with "a touch of soul". When: As the building is ready to go, they're hoping to open end of July to Mid-August. [Photo]

La Rondinella

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Dave Mancini of Supino Pizzeria has been cautiously working to open his rustic Italian restaurant next door to the pizzeria, but "late summer" is the only date given, and with no recent updates that may be unlikely. In short, no word on when that homemade pasta is coming to Eastern Market, but hopefully it will be before the end of the year. [Photo]

Republic, Parks & Rec

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What: Kate Williams' two new restaurants on the ground floor of the GAR. Republic will be a higher-end tavern, Parks & Rec will feature fun new takes on diner classics at a lower price point. The restaurants will share a kitchen and feature local ingredients. When: October 1st (Parks & Rec) and November 1st (Republic)[Photo]

Guns & Butter

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Chef Craig Lieckfelt's incredibly successful pop up has earned international recognition, but he's sticking to his Detroit roots, opening his brick and mortar Guns & Butter "later this summer" according to what he told WSJ magazine. [Photo]

Dime Store

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This "American Brunch Bar" in Detroit's Chrysler House is headed up by chef Josh Taylor, and they're hoping to be open in the next few weeks, as long as all goes according to plan with inspections.[Photo]

Top of the Pontch

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Chef Justin Vaiciunas of The Jefferson House will be in charge of the kitchen at the brand new Top of the Pontch, with locally sourced food and a splashy interior. Look for it by Labor Day. [Photo]

Gold Cash Gold

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The long-awaited restaurant will be led by chef Josh Stockton, who specializes in butchery and will be using pigs raised by his Dad in Tennessee. As for an opening date, they're looking at the last two weeks of September or first week in October, though if the stars align it could be sooner. [Photo]

Johnny Noodle King

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Jacques Driscoll of Green Dot Stables is aiming to bring ramen to Detroit in a big way, and while they won't give a firm date, the opening should be coming very soon. [Photo]

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Campau Tower

The legendary late night burger place shocked fans when they closed unexpectedly this summer, but chef Nikita Santches of Rock City Eatery has taken over, and will be resurrecting the Hamtramck institution and making it even better than before, in hopefully just a few weeks. [Photo]

Selden Standard

Chef Andy Hollyday's hotly anticipated restaurant hosted a pop up at The Oakland, and they're supposed to begin hiring staff late this summer, but they're keeping the opening date vague, just committing to sometime this fall. [Photo]

Addison Eatery

What: Maurice Wiggins, owner of the Hudson Café, is opening a new restaurant in the old Atlas Global Bistro location. Expect American classics with "a touch of soul". When: As the building is ready to go, they're hoping to open end of July to Mid-August. [Photo]

La Rondinella

Dave Mancini of Supino Pizzeria has been cautiously working to open his rustic Italian restaurant next door to the pizzeria, but "late summer" is the only date given, and with no recent updates that may be unlikely. In short, no word on when that homemade pasta is coming to Eastern Market, but hopefully it will be before the end of the year. [Photo]

Republic, Parks & Rec

What: Kate Williams' two new restaurants on the ground floor of the GAR. Republic will be a higher-end tavern, Parks & Rec will feature fun new takes on diner classics at a lower price point. The restaurants will share a kitchen and feature local ingredients. When: October 1st (Parks & Rec) and November 1st (Republic)[Photo]

Guns & Butter

Chef Craig Lieckfelt's incredibly successful pop up has earned international recognition, but he's sticking to his Detroit roots, opening his brick and mortar Guns & Butter "later this summer" according to what he told WSJ magazine. [Photo]

Dime Store

This "American Brunch Bar" in Detroit's Chrysler House is headed up by chef Josh Taylor, and they're hoping to be open in the next few weeks, as long as all goes according to plan with inspections.[Photo]

Top of the Pontch

Chef Justin Vaiciunas of The Jefferson House will be in charge of the kitchen at the brand new Top of the Pontch, with locally sourced food and a splashy interior. Look for it by Labor Day. [Photo]

Gold Cash Gold

The long-awaited restaurant will be led by chef Josh Stockton, who specializes in butchery and will be using pigs raised by his Dad in Tennessee. As for an opening date, they're looking at the last two weeks of September or first week in October, though if the stars align it could be sooner. [Photo]

Johnny Noodle King

Jacques Driscoll of Green Dot Stables is aiming to bring ramen to Detroit in a big way, and while they won't give a firm date, the opening should be coming very soon. [Photo]

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