Michigan Fine Dining Restaurant Gets National Praise and is Named ‘Best’

Feeling fancy? Maybe you've got a birthday coming up or really want to treat your partner to a special date night. When it comes to fine dining, Michigan has plenty of great restaurants, but which one reigns supreme?

What makes a restaurant fine dining? According to popular publication 24/7 Tempo, it's not just an excellent menu, "but an environment of handsome décor, excellent service, well-chosen wines and/or well-made cocktails, and usually fare that is more complex and sophisticated than that found at more casual venues."

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To compile a list of the top fine dining establishments in each state, 24/7 Tempo consulted reviews and ratings published by city, regional, and state websites, coming up with a shortlist of the most stellar restaurants, then used editorial discretion to make their final choices.

Restaurants that made the cut range from  French places, steakhouses, sushi bars, and more.

The choice for Michigan is indeed a steakhouse!

24/7 Tempo's pick for the top fine dining restaurant in Michigan is London Chop House in Detroit.

London Chop House is a James-Beard Award winning restaurant that first opened in 1938. In its heyday it was know as Detroit's premier restaurant. Sadly, it didn't survive changing times and closed in 1991. However, new owners reopened it in 2012 and it's once again flourishing!

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24/7 Tempo compliments the restaurant's comfortable old-style glamour.

For appetizers, options include Lump Crab Cake, Steak Tartare, Berkshire Pork Belly, Oysters Rockefeller, Calamari.

For steak selection you'll find Australian Wagyu New York Strip, Filet Mignon, Dry Aged Boneless Ribeye, Bone-in Ribeye, and USDA Prime Porterhouse.

The menu also includes Double Cut Australian Lamb Chops, Brined Airline Chicken, Ahi Tuna, Baked Whole Fish, Sautéed Loup De Mer and Scallops, Lobster Tail, Braised Beef Short Rib, Hamburger Steak with Foie Gras, and more.

Sides include Asparagus, Mushrooms, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower Macaroni and Cheese, House Fried Potato, and Smashed Potato.

There's also a full selection of wines, classic cocktails, and martinis.

The London Chop House is located at 155 W. Congress and is open Monday through Saturday 4p.m. to 9:30p.m.

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