5 Favorite Family Restaurants in Highland Park, MI

Image via Pixabay. Culinary connoisseurs rejoice! The following foodie spots make Highland Park, MI and surrounding areas hotspots for a memorable dining experience. more 1. Lanette's Shrimp House Starting at noon on most days, 13548 Woodward Ave. is the premier destination for foodies that love fare from the high seas. Fried shrimp is a must-try, as are the perch, catfish, and orange roughy fish dishes. You can even get your seafood fix in a pasta salad. Diners who'd rather keep their appetites on land still have plenty of options, from the unique turkey tacos to mouthwatering selections of soul food. The popular Miley & Miley Shrimp Shack has been reborn, and takeout has never tasted better. You'll have plenty of room for all your carryout food with the Dodge Durango. This spacious SUV boasts over 80 cubic feet of cargo space and plentiful storage areas up-front. Plus, the up-to seven available leather seats provide a comfortable and stain-resistant environment for eating on the go. 2. All Things Marketplace Detroit is the place to be for Foodie Fridays. The city's 1620 Michigan Ave.-based All Things Marketplace has two new small business food specialists on the scene and ready to serve every Friday during the summer. You might enjoy soft and sweet baked goods one week while indulging in a hot bowl of home-made chili and a delicious artisan sandwich the next. New tasty surprises await regularly. And during the rest of the year, you can pick up unusual and customer favorite snacks at the marketplace. 3. Detroit Fine Dining The Detroit metropolitan area is home to one of the state's most famed dining destinations: Chartreuse Kitchen. The offbeat decor inside will immediately draw your attention. But the undisputed star attraction is that menu decked out with inventively blended ingredients direct from local farms. Dinner or dessert, you'll enjoy true Detroit cuisine. Meanwhile, don't miss authentic Detroit-style pizza at Buddy's Pizza regional locations. Or join the battle for hot dog supremacy at friendly rivals American or Lafayette Coney Island. If you're a fan of international cuisine, Italian and Mexican are likely high atop your list. At 3710 Junction St., you'll get the best of both worlds in one lip-smacking locale: El Barzon Restaurante. Classically trained chefs deliver a white cloth traditional dining experience, complete with beautiful patio views if you wish. When your tastebuds get acquainted with Pollo El Barzon, Mole Pablano Con Pollo, Ravioli Di Aragosta, or the dozens of other premium dishes, they'll be eager for more. 4. Vinsetta Garage This garage is not your typical auto storage unit, yet the Berkley original 27799 Woodward Ave pitstop does seamlessly merge this region's rich car heritage with great eats. Fun auto themes fill every corner of the inside, and inside the kitchen the real magic happens. Customer favorites include a 3 AM burger and a mac-and-cheese dish that'll make you a believer all over again in this childhood delight. Who says you can't be a foodie and a gearhead too? Visit Bill Snethkamp CDJR and browse an inventory fit for any auto taste.

Living in Highland Park, MI has many perks, not least of which is its incredible food scene. Situated just outside of Detroit, residents of Highland Park have no shortage of delicious international cuisines, including loads of great Indian restaurants. If you're out in town this weekend and are looking to get your fix of this deliciously exotic cuisine, here are a few of our favorite places that you need to check out. more New Madina Indian Restaurant Situated at 11917 Conant Street in Hamtramck, just a short drive away from Highland Park, New Madina Indian Restaurant is a modern, trendy Indian restaurant that serves up classic Indian dishes which are cooked to perfection with delicately balanced flavors and spices. With its brightly lit interior, laid-back atmosphere, and lots of seating for big groups, New Madina Indian Restaurant is a perfect choice for a family get-together. So, load up all eight seats on the new Chrysler Pacific Touring and bring the whole family along for a great night of fun and delicious food. Star of India When it comes to authentic, high-quality food, Star of India is hard to beat. This unassuming joint is located at 180 West Nine Mile Road in Ferndale, just over four miles from Highland Park, and here, diners are treated to mouth-watering dishes that are cooked using purely traditional family recipes. Always popular among the locals are the aromatic chicken karahi and the creamy butter chicken, but if you're feeling adventurous, then you can opt for one of their spicier choices, such as the jalfrezi or the infamously hot vindaloo. Bonoful Indian Restaurant Located at 12085 Conant Street in Hamtramck, Bonoful Indian Restaurant is an excellent choice if you're looking for authentic Indian food at prices that won't break the bank. The menu is classic Indian fare, and all the classics are available such as chicken tikka masala, saag aloo, and lamb rogan josh, all of which are cooked perfectly and come at a very reasonable price. If someone in your group doesn't fancy Indian food then don't worry, as Bonoful Indian Restaurant also serves a wide variety of Indo-Chinese dishes, such as sweet and sour chicken, fried spring rolls, and Singapore noodles. There are so many great places to enjoy Indian food around Highland Park; now the only difficult part is working out which of these amazing places to check out first. Whichever you go for, we'd love to hear how your experience was, so drop by and visit us at Bill Snethkamp Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram after your meal to tell us about it while our professionals give your car that essential repair or service. Image by Anir Mitra from Pixabay

If you're looking for a healthy meal in Highland Park, MI, look no further! In fact, many healthy restaurants in the area have become quite a big deal lately, attracting the well-deserved attention of both locals and visitors alike. As locals of the area and lovers of a healthy lifestyle ourselves, we are happy to offer our recommendations. more 1. The Balkan House For a true taste of European cuisine in the heart of Michigan, head to The Balkan House. Run by immigrants from Bosnia, the restaurant stays true-to-it's name in offering home cooking and fresh, high-quality ingredients. You'll definitely know you're getting your money's worth here! For excellent healthy options, try their falafel bowl with doner salad or Bosnian chicken salad. 2. Baobab Fare If you want something even more unique, Highland Park's diverse community also has a taste of East African cuisine to offer, and trust us; you won't be disappointed! Walking into Boabab Fare, you'll feel as if you just stepped onto another continent. The family-owned and operated restaurant will treat you to a dining experience like nothing before. You really can't go wrong with their menu; everything is healthy, made from high-quality ingredients, and mouth-watering tasty. But if we had to pick a few recommendations, try the Samaki (grilled fish), Mbuzi (lean roasted goat meat), or Mboga (a simple salad with a peanut stew and spinach). Vegans and vegetarians will be very happy here too, as they offer an abundance of tasty meat-free options. 3. See You Tomorrow If you're looking for some more classic American comfort food, we can recommend one of the best healthy options for that as well. This much-hyped brunch spot in Highland Park is no longer a thing of tomorrow! Locals have been patiently awaiting the opening of this healthy brunch restaurant for over two years now, and the consensus seems to be that the wait was very much worth it. Offering a simple yet delicious menu of healthy brunch classics such as breakfast potatoes, smoked salmon, Caprese salad, and turkey wraps, See You Tomorrow is bound to satisfy your early-morning munchies without the temptation of the usual cheap and unhealthy junk food. Avoiding junk food and sticking to healthy options when eating out can be beneficial to both your body and the environment, and so too can driving a hybrid or electric vehicle like the All-New 2022 Jeep All-New Grand Cherokee. Head over to Bill Snethkamp CDJR to check out our premium selection of over 100 hybrid and electric Dodge, Jeep, and Chrysler models so you can drive something that will make you feel much better about leading a healthy lifestyle. Image by Julia from Pixabay