The Standby is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Detroit.

1. The Standby

9.2
225 Gratiot Ave (Gratiot And Broadway), Detroit, MI
New American Restaurant · Downtown Detroit · 20 tips and reviews

Verne P.Verne P: Cozy and sultry date night spot…amazing and expansive cocktail menu

John L.John L: Best cocktails in Detroit and a great atmosphere.

Elodie P.Elodie P.: Excellent cocktails, creative food: thank you to the chef , I've had a great time by eating at the Standby :)

Grey Ghost Detroit is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Detroit.

2. Grey Ghost Detroit

8.8
47 E WATSON ST (at Woodward Ave), Detroit, MI
American Restaurant · University · 19 tips and reviews

Julia C.Julia Colosimo: Great for a date night! Amazing cocktails. I loved the “full frontal.” 🍹 Fried bologna was to die for, and the wings were the best I’ve ever had. If you don’t valet, it’s hard to find parking.

Roshni P.Roshni Patel: Grey Ghost is amazing! The service and the food exceeded my expectations. Especially the Bloody Mary and the mango drink 👍🏽 so good! Try their brunch-the quiche, popover, soft shell crab avo toast.

Katie G.Katie Griffin: Cocktails are unique but very delicious. Great for sharing and generous portions of truly interesting and tasty food.

The Whitney is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Detroit.

3. The Whitney

8.5
4421 Woodward Ave (at W Canfield St.), Detroit, MI
American Restaurant · Midtown · 33 tips and reviews

StephanieStephanie: My favorite date night restaurant. Historic. Charming. Outstanding menu that changes with the seasons. Family owned and cared for. A Detroit landmark.

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Fine dining in Detroit’s most iconic mansion.

Nikki A.Nikki Aton Gregory: Sunday brunch is delicious, pricey but well worth every penny. It includes mimosas and they are great!

Takoi is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Detroit.

4. Takoi

9.1
2520 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI
Asian Restaurant · Corktown · 23 tips and reviews

Lucia L.Lucia Lee: Try Wednesday happy hour. Food we tried was more than excellent. I’m so glad that I found this restaurant. It’s like an oasis in asian food desert in Detroit area and super trendy

Anders J.Anders Johnson: The atmosphere is awesome. Such a cool place to hang out on a date or with friends.

Anne H.Anne Hack: We have a business dinner for 12 & did a 6 course tasting dinner. Everything was amazing. The ambience was so relaxing yet chic. I've been recommending Katoi ever since & already planning to go back.

Cliff Bell's is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Detroit.

5. Cliff Bell's

8.8
2030 Park Ave (btwn W Elizabeth St & W Adams St), Detroit, MI
Jazz and Blues Venue · Downtown Detroit · 85 tips and reviews

Kylie F.Kylie F: Cool as hell. This place has great atmosphere, great food and great classic cocktails. Great for a drink with friends or a classy date night with dinner and show. 💜💜💜

Zahrah F.Zahrah Fadel: Don't miss the appetizers - burrata and crab cakes were incredible. Great, fun, romantic atmosphere.

Christian H.Christian Hanna: Happy Hour is INCREDIBLE! Tuesday-Friday 4-7pm: 50 cent PBR drafts increasing 25 cents every 1/2 hour. $2 Domestics. $3 Crafts. $5 Cocktails.

London Chop House is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Detroit.

6. London Chop House

8.8
155 W Congress St, Detroit, MI
Steakhouse · Downtown Detroit · 26 tips and reviews

Lauren M.Lauren Maiman: Amazing history. Perfect fancy date night spot.

Mark N.Mark Nicholas: If you're a meat and potatoes person like me, there are 3 excellent side options for that filet (garlic, baked, house fried), but the best one by far is the house fried potatoes. You won't regret 'em!

Daniel B.Daniel Baker: had a wonderful salad with seared ahi tuna, jumbo lump crab, avacado, artichoke palms sliced on a bed of lettuce . . . to die for! The lobster bisque soup was very, very, very good!

Selden Standard is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Detroit.

7. Selden Standard

9.3
3921 2nd Ave (Selden), Detroit, MI
American Restaurant · Midtown · 63 tips and reviews

Jenna P.Jenna Paglino: My favorite restaurant in Detroit. Try the salad

Chow Down DetroitChow Down Detroit: The pork shoulder confit is excellent.

Howard C.Howard Collens: Great addition to the Detroit dining scene. Food and drink beautifully presented.

Giovanni's Ristorante is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Detroit.

8. Giovanni's Ristorante

8.7
330 S Oakwood (Powell St), Detroit, MI
Italian Restaurant · Southwest Detroit · 24 tips and reviews

Michael S.Michael Siegel: Hands down best and most authentic Italian in metro Detroit. A true gem. Make sure to start of with the calimari!

Ann S.Ann Stofflet: Go to Giovanni's Ristorante, get anything on the menu, thank me later. Awesome, authentic Italian food in Detroit. Read more.

VisitDetroitVisitDetroit: Off the beaten path, Givoanni’s Ristorante offers an authentic and delicious Italian experience.

Vicente's Cuban Cuisine is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Detroit.

9. Vicente's Cuban Cuisine

8.6
1250 Library St (btwn Gratiot and Grand River), Detroit, MI
Cuban Restaurant · Downtown Detroit · 72 tips and reviews

Michele S.Michele S: Great first date place! Love the atmosphere and food.

StephanieStephanie: It's hard to decide between a ton of different tapas or an entree. Everything's delicious. A great place to share and try a little of everything, paired with a mojito or sangria of course.

Matt C.Matt Cardwell: Try the Tapas -- Bacon wrapped shrimp and empenadas are amazing!

Ottava Via is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Detroit.

10. Ottava Via

8.9
1480 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI
Italian Restaurant · Corktown · 51 tips and reviews

Richard H.Richard H: The best Ceasar salad I ever had with a fried soft boiled egg that oozed goodness.

Donna S.Donna S: Pizza Bianca and pasta w meat sauce so good together. And the pickled veges on the charcuterie platter are super delish! All salads are great! Eat up!

Poorna R.Poorna Ramachandran: Can't go wrong with the pepperoni pizza and nutella and marscapone panini!

The Peterboro is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Detroit.

11. The Peterboro

8.6
420 Peterboro St, Detroit, MI
Chinese Restaurant · Midtown · 13 tips and reviews

Candice L C.Candice L Clark-Bertschy: We live this restaurant & bar!! Unique & inventive libations!

Candice L C.Candice L Clark-Bertschy: Such a cool space & restaurant! The cumin spiced lamb & the "buns of the day" are fantastic. Lamb is nice & spicy. We had a hot buttered rum seasonal cocktail...oh my gosh, the best!

EaterEater: Diners can expect a mixture of vegetarian options, meat, and seafood options including crab rangoon, fish croquettes, Mongolian hanger steak, mapo tofu, and, yes, cheeseburger spring rolls. Read more.

Wright & Co. is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Detroit.

12. Wright & Co.

9.3
1500 Woodward Ave Fl 2 (at John R St), Detroit, MI
Cocktail Bar · Downtown Detroit · 67 tips and reviews

Howard C.Howard Collens: A lively, downtown setting. The kind of place you can close your eyes, point at the menu and you will be rewarded with a lovely, delicious dish to share. A great addition to the Detroit dining scene.

Chow Down DetroitChow Down Detroit: Try the gin based classic Detroit drink "the last word". Not on the menu and it's excellent.

Chow Down DetroitChow Down Detroit: Banana cream dessert was excellent!

The Fillmore Detroit is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Detroit.

13. The Fillmore Detroit

9.2
2115 Woodward Ave (at W Elizabeth St.), Detroit, MI
Concert Hall · Downtown Detroit · 57 tips and reviews

MeganMegan: They rent the space out for parties and receptions (if the space is available). Cool to have such an intimate gathering in a historic space.

Bryn T.Bryn T: Beautiful, intimate venue. Hidden treasure--see artists up close and personal that you'd be a mile away from at a festival.

Jessica R.Jessica Russell: One of my absolute favorite venues for concerts. Not a bad seat in the place.

El Barzon Restaurante is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Detroit.

14. El Barzon Restaurante

7.9
3710 Junction St (Michigan Avenue), Detroit, MI
Mexican Restaurant · Southwest Detroit · 37 tips and reviews

Jessica S.Jessica S: Opt for the patio dining so romantic. Best of both worlds Mexican and Italian . Service was a bit slow but the food was good.

Ben W.Ben Wilensky: Amazing Italian and Mexican food, and a fantastic (and huge!) back patio. A truly unique restaurant, and one of the very best in Detroit.

S S.S S: Lemme tell you something. Best goat taco in town. Best peach sangria in town. Always order one of the specials. Sat next to Ryan Gosling... Oh.

HopCat is one of The 15 Best Places That Are Good for Dates in Detroit.

15. HopCat

9.1
4265 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI
Beer Garden · Midtown · 87 tips and reviews

Julia C.Julia Colosimo: Beer lovers heaven with a large bar to sit and enjoy! You’ll find some rare beers here on occasion. Come back often!! Outside patio is nice and they have music here as well. Food is delicious.

Beth S.Beth Street: I had the Mac and cheese and it was so delicious! I added chicken and buffalo sauce to mine to give it a little something more :)

Brenda C.Brenda Caulfield: Crack fries are delicious! Great beer selection