The Most Scrumptious Breweries in Detroit

Grizzly Peak Brewing

★★★★☆ 3.6 (661) • $$

"Thomas Keller, probably America's most fancy pants chef, said "Burgers are proof that sometimes the simplest things are the most extraordinary." Burgers are the epitome of comfort food, combining juicy patties, melty cheese, and an array of delicious toppings. This is why I love the Grizzle! Solid unpretentious food in a pub setting. Great draft beer. Nice college town atmosphere. I'm not complaining but the only puzzle is....what are cheese curds doing on the menu? Are we in Michigan or Wisconsin? No idea why they are here, but they're delicious!"

Jolly Pumpkin Pizzeria and Brewery

★★★★☆ 3.9 (507) • $$

"Located adjacent to Third Man Records,we stopped in for lunch with a group of 7. They have picnic style bench seating so it was not a problem finding a place to sit.You order your food at the bar and they bring it to you. They have a nice selection of house beers plus pizza and sandwiches. Gluten free items are available as well as a kids menu.Food was good and service was outstanding. If in the area,a good place to grab a bite or a quick pint. They also have locations in 4 other Michigan towns."

Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (649) • $$

"Blue tractor bbq and brewery located in Ann Arbor hit the spot! We had a relatively Short wait being game day and ruminated on our options and went with a dinner platter to Maximize our food savory options. it was gold, the bbq ribs and pulled pork were flavorful, tender, and mouth watering. our sides were just as good and if you like mac and cheese the cling was great and texture was perfect. the cornbread was just right, that is if you like a more moist bread that doesn't crumble when you put your fork into it. we finished the evening with a birthday special getting a highly recommended ice cream bowl with chocolate chip cookie buried underneath. the icing on the top was having an electric atmosphere at the big house and celebrating another michgan win! go blue! next time you're in Ann Arbor you have to check out Blue tractor bbq and brewery! I can't wait to come back for more!https://www.instagram.com/reel/C0CCoj3rr5D/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA=="

Lily's Seafood

★★★★☆ 3.9 (485) • $$

"Incredible food supported by excellent staff and service! Had a great experience while having dinner with friends! The beer is the best! Thank you!"

Homes Brewery

★★★★☆ 4.3 (343) • $$

"Out of town visiting on a Hallmark holiday and this was the place to go for a relaxed dinner out. Good beer, chill environment, and good space to enjoy a winter evening. We tried their bimbap bowls for dinner. Quite Americanized, but it was a clean and good bowl filled with all the essentials. Egg rolls were decent but the filling kept falling out when trying to dip into the sauce. Overall good pick for us. Nice place for a large group gathering. Good seating both for private groups and communal if you're feeling particularly social. Of course also bar seating as well. It's always nice to enjoy local beers while traveling to a new town."

The Royal Oak Brewery

★★★★☆ 3.7 (419) • $$

"We tried this place back in August before a show at Mark Ridley's. I really wanted to love it but I just didn't. The pretzel appetizer came with liquid mustard dipping sauce. I asked the waitress if that was typical and she said yes. I've never seen a mustard that is pure liquid before, anywhere. I tried the country grilled cheese as my entree. It sounded amazing on paper but I mostly just picked at it. I loved the idea of it but something just was off for me. I will say that the restaurant graciously took the charge off our bill even though I said it was fine. That was really kind. My boyfriend had the Nashville chicken sandwich. He liked the flavor but said it wasn't very hot. The presentation also left something to be desired. The service was good and they have solid drinks. Just wasn't wowed by the food. Might give it another try next time we are in RO."

Parker's Hilltop Brewery

★★★★☆ 3.7 (321) • $$

"I seriously can't get enough of this place! You cannot beat their games, brews, or food.The "Funky Pizza" is literally the best in town.Service is always top notch and phenomenal. You can come here for the day and enjoy pool, bumper pool, darts, golf games, and shuffle board."

Atwater in the Park

★★★★☆ 3.5 (307) • $$

"I've been to Atwater in Grosse Pointe Park for trivia nights with people from my high school. It's a nice place to hang out with a nice big outdoor seating and bar area. The building is a former church, and it's beautiful. It would fit right into the world of Harry Potter. Several heaters are available, but they didn't work well when a friend and I tried to sit outside last month. The fun atmosphere and trivia nights make up for some of the mediocre food. The bottom crust of the pizza we ordered was too thin and burned. The Big Ol' Pretzel is better than the pizza. The photo doesn't do it justice. It is humongous, and two orders of the pretzel were enough to split among a dozen people. It comes with beer cheese and dirty blonde mustard. The beer cheese was delicious with the pretzel. I would recommend ordering it as a shared appetizer. Another time I came here with a high school friend, we were never given menus or asked if we wanted to order anything. The waitress was well-meaning and said she didn't want to interrupt our conversation, but after an hour without being asked if we wanted to order anything, we left and went to Cellar 313 for food. Overall, Atwater can be a hit or miss, but it's a good place to gather with friends to have a drink, load up on carbs, and stop by on Tuesdays at 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. for trivia night."

Woodward Avenue Brewers

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (309) • $$

"I love WAB's chill laid back atmosphere and corner bar feel, great beer, tasty food, and cool music. Their beers are made in house and they have a great rotating tap list and beer is super cheap too! Only $5 for a pint and $7 for a five beer flight sampler that's served on a cool half record flight board. Great music playing too like The Cure, Joy Division, The Buzzcocks, etc. The Space Shake IPA is one of my faves, not too bitter or hoppy and well-balanced with mango and vanilla. Very refreshing and tasty! The food is really good too! They offer a rotating list of sandwiches with shrimp poboy being a summer fave. They also have pizzas, cheese bread, wraps, appetizers, soup, chili, and more. Lots of vegetarian options like Impossible chili, veggie wrap, and veggies with red pepper hummus. Do yourself a favor and order the French Onion soup!!! It's so cheesy and delicious! Love it!! The pizzas are medium sized, around $12-$14, a good size to split with someone. I love the Buffalo Chicken pizza, sooo spicy and yummy!! The cheese bread you can order as a small for $6 or large for $10. It has a blend of mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan and garlic butter but was too greasy for me. The caprese salad is one of my faves, so refreshing and tasty for summer with super flavorful balsamic glaze, pesto, fresh mozzarella and tomatoes. The churros with ice cream and caramel sauce are also very good. WAB owns the Loving Touch. If you're going to a concert at The Loving Touch you can check in at WAB up to two hours in advance so you can get your wrist band early and avoid lines at the door. The wrist band has a coupon for $5 off your bill at WAB that you can tare off. After the show, your actual wristband also serves for an additional coupon for $5 off food and drinks at The Emory too. Can't beat a deal like that!! I'd recommend getting your beers before the show at WAB as each beer is $5 there but the same beer at The Loving Touch is $9. Service is always really good, fast and friendly. Love WAB. It will definitely be a pre-show Ferndale tradition."

Sherwood Brewing Company

★★★★☆ 3.8 (204) • $$

"I've been coming here most 20 years now and it is without a doubt one of my favorites. Out here where there is minimal quality food and drink spots to be able to find both in place is awesome. First the beers, they offer a great range of styles. It's not all IPAs and stouts. I had the Maibock and it was the best one I've ever had. This following his run with Cerveza, a Mexican style lager which was nothing short of exquisite. Food wise I felt obligated to try the pickle pizza because everyone tells me this is a delicacy that must be enjoyed. Obviously it must be girl thing cause while it was good, give me a BLT pizza any day. I've had many of their items on this menu, and they have all been great, including their more traditional pizzas. Whatever the case, if you're looking for good beer and good food and being surrounded by good people this is the place to be."

B. Nektar Meadery

★★★★☆ 4.4 (145) • $$

"Mead mead mead meeeeeead!This place is pretty awesome. There was a total nerd vibe going on! Being from Seattle originally, it has that going for it.All of the drinks we sampled were fantastic. I even liked one with coconut. I HATE COCONUT! My wife was surprised at how much I liked it.Cyser of the Lambs is my favorite. I could drink a gallon of that.Thanks so much for being a new destination each time we come to Michigan."

313 Pizza Bar

★★★★☆ 3.9 (85)

"I was looking to try different pizza places and 313 Pizza Bar was on my list. Detroit style pizza is in a league of its own and 313 Pizza Bar does a good job of applying that standard. The service was not the quickest, but we went on a Friday night so it was relatively busy and that could attribute to the speed. The pizza did come out quick for a Detroit style and it was cooked well. There was quite a bit of sauce, which is not my favorite, so that could be a good or bad thing depending on your preference. We ended up sitting on the small outside patio, which was nice, but there aren't many views. They seem to have an "upper patio" which could get better views, but I am not sure if it is always open.Overall 313 Pizza Bar did not disappoint and we will be back to have some more."

War Water Brewery

★★★★☆ 4 (62) • $$

"I enjoyed myself, however it was a little loud for me and a little chaotic. You're not really sure who is waiting on you they kind of do a table share kind of late service which makes it very difficult to pinpoint someone that if you need a refill. The beer is good the atmosphere is good but like I said it's a little bit loud for me."