The other D - Downriver

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Since not a lot of my friends from the Eastside and northern suburbs know anything about Downriver (other than the "isn't that where Taylor is?"), I am providing a list for those who find themselves in the area.

 1. Calder Bros. Dairy

1020 Southfield Rd
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 381-8858

Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Specialty Food

Neighbourhood: Downriver

5.0 star rating
  3/26/2009

Ok, Calder's makes ice cream that you will dream about, and the best part is that you can get it all year!  They have a farm out in Carlton (I think it's located there?), and that is where the magic happens.  Another notable is their chocolate milk…More »

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 2. O'Samurai Japanese Steakhouse

23471 Eureka Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 287-8868

Category: Japanese

Neighbourhood: Downriver

5.0 star rating
  Update - 5/30/2009

Upon returning for lunch, I had a nice sushi meal.  Their new sunrise roll is just delicious - spicy crab with tempura crumbs on top.

While I was there, I asked to see the hibachi lunch menu to check out the prices - LIKE HALF THE PRICE OF DINNER!…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    4/25/2009

    Best place for Sushi and only place for hibachi in Downriver.  Same owner as Black Pine Tree, and… Read more »

 3. Sportman's Pizzeria

2425 Fort St.
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 284-6770

Category: Pizza

Neighbourhood: Downriver

5.0 star rating
  3/26/2009 First to Review

So the pizza is really good, but that is not why you go to Sportsman's.  For those of us who grew up in Wyandotte - we know what it's all about, but for the rest of you - two words - PIZZA ROLL!  It is the greasiest, tastiest thing you will ever…More »

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 4. Polonus Restaurant

1744 Biddle St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 283-3530

Category: Polish

Neighbourhood: Downriver

5.0 star rating
  3/25/2009 First to Review

This place is one of the best kept secrets in Wyandotte.  It is a nice little polish restaurant with good setting for families.  I have gone to this little place for years, and my mom even had my bridal shower there.  Everyone loved it!  The food is…More »

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 5. Hungarian Rhapsody

14315 Northline Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 283-9622

Category: Hungarian

Neighbourhood: Downriver

5.0 star rating
  3/25/2009

I was introduced to this place by a friend whose mother is from Hungary.  This place is fantastic.  Their chicken paprikash is yummy - and I will not eat a mushy dumpling - they are perfect!  The goulash is very tasty as well.  My Hungarian friend's…More »

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 6. TV's Deli & Diner

2441 Fort St
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 671-9005

Categories: Delis, Diners

Neighbourhood: Downriver

5.0 star rating
  3/26/2009

I am going to have to agree with Tom F. - the lobster bisque is awsome (available only on Saturdays).  TV's has a diner atmosphere - very casual 1950s-like.  I have liked everything I have eaten there. The food is definately not low cal.  For…More »

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 7. Good Eats Cafe and Grill - CLOSED

3033 Biddle
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 246-0647

Category: Food

Neighbourhoods: Downtown Wyandotte, Downriver

4.0 star rating
  Update - 5/31/2009

I had breakfast there today with my husband.  He had the breakfast sandwich which I tried and it was delicious - a sausage patty, egg over easy on whole wheat toast.  I ordered the blueberry pancakes (half order was still too big).  I recommend…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    4/29/2009

    I had lunch at Good Eats the other day - it was my first time eating there.  The food was really… Read more »

 8. Beirut Garden

19045 Eureka Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 281-6780

Category: Middle Eastern

Neighbourhood: Downriver

4.0 star rating
  3/26/2009

The food here is really good.  I used to work in the area so I would frequent this place for lunch.  The fatoosh is yummy and I love the majadra.  There pita sandwiches are also very tasty and affordable.  Very good Middle Eastern food and good…More »

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 9. Oak Café

1167 Oak St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 283-8380

Category: Pubs

Neighbourhood: Downriver

4.0 star rating
  3/26/2009

I really like the Oak!  They have a huge beer selection - worldwide.  The atmosphere is very Wyandotte - working class small town feel (which I love)!  The only drawback is more of a personal problem - I went to school in Wyandotte, so I will often…More »

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 10. The Grind

3037 Biddle St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 246-6618

Category: Coffee & Tea

Neighbourhoods: Downtown Wyandotte, Downriver

5.0 star rating
  4/19/2009

I used to be a regular at The Grind about 8 or 9 years ago - used to study there when I was in college.  With finals approaching, and the fact that I live so close to Downriver again - I have been going back.  I haven't had their coffee in a very…More »

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 11. The Blue Nile

545 W 9 Mile Rd
Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 547-6699

Category: Ethiopian

Neighbourhood: Downtown Ferndale

5.0 star rating
  Update - 6/23/2010

Trenton location is closed.  The Ferndale location is still open (thank God).  Consistently delicious and healthy, I could eat this stuff everyday.  Pureed spicy peas are my favorite, but if you have never been - you get everything on the menu so…More »

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  • 5.0 star rating
    4/27/2009

    Just a note - They have a location in Trenton on Jefferson. Read more »

 12. Salon Mischa

112 Oak St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 281-2263

Category: Hair Salons

Neighbourhood: Downriver

5.0 star rating
  3/31/2009 First to Review

I needed a haircut and a brow wax ... desperately, so I made an appointment at Salon Mischa - a friend told me the place was good.  When I walked in, I was offered the option of water, coffee or wine!  I love this place already.

I am very picky about…More »

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 13. Clemente's Restaurant & Bar - CLOSED

2208 Fort St
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 386-3144

Categories: Pizza, Bowling

Neighbourhood: Downriver

3.0 star rating
  3/26/2009 First to Review

Clemente's has good cheese ravioli - that is all I have ever had there.   Italian food and bowling - not a typical combination but definately a fun one.

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 14. Opa Opa Coney Island

17445 Hamilton Ave
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 359-2700

Categories: Diners, Greek

4.0 star rating
  3/28/2009

My husband and I just had dinner there this evening.  It is a typical coney with respect to decor.  The smoking section is right near the entrance, and we requested to be seated as far away from there as possible.  They were very accommodating.

While…More »

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 15. Fort Street Brewery

1660 Fort St.
Lincoln Park, MI 48146
(313) 389-9620

Categories: Breweries, American (Traditional)

Neighbourhood: Downriver

3.0 star rating
  3/26/2009

This place is good for what it is.  They make pretty good burgers, and it is good for grabbing a couple of beers and a yummy big burger.  It is definately worth a try.  If you like burgers, you will like this place a lot.

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 16. Sibley Gardens

916 W Jefferson Ave
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 285-1707

Category: Italian

Neighbourhood: Downriver

4.0 star rating
  Update - 11/3/2009 ROTD 1/1/2010

We had dinner here recently and it compelled me to up my review by 1 star because the food was amazing!  There is literally something for everyone on the menu.  From salad to entree to my glass of wine - I loved it all.  I had this pasta and seafood…More »

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  • 3.0 star rating
    3/26/2009

    Sibley Gardens has really tasty appetizers and pretty good food.  The atmosphere is really cool -… Read more »

 17. Taco Especial

278 Southfield Rd
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 382-5990

Category: Mexican

Neighbourhood: Downriver

4.0 star rating
  3/26/2009

Taco E is pretty good Mexican food - it is authentic and flavorful - surprising for being outside of Detroit.  The beans are awsome - even if you don't want Mexican, swing by and grab a pint of beans for some really good dipping.  It is family-owned…More »

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 18. Black Pine Tree

16052 Eureka Rd
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 284-8700

Category: Sushi Bars

Neighbourhood: Downriver

3.0 star rating
  3/28/2009

Had I reviewed this place a few years ago, I would have given it 5 stars.  Today, it gets 3.  Where do I begin?  It is pretty good sushi (A-OK), and it is virtually the ONLY sushi place downriver.  Some people will say that there are other places in…More »

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 19. Tina's Place - CLOSED

6828 Allen Rd
Allen Park, MI 48101
(313) 383-9911

Category: Diners

Neighbourhood: Downriver

3.0 star rating
  3/28/2009

I was debating between 3 stars and 4 stars - it really deserves 3 and 1/2 stars.  I will give this place another shot though because I didn't order breakfast.  I ordered a chicken salad sandwich with a side of tuna mac and a cherry coke.  The…More »

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