A change of season brings a change of tastes. Help bring out the best of fall with trying out the best new restaurants in Metro Detroit 2025. Summer is always a popular time to be downtown and all around Detroit to see, smell, and savor the old & new of Detroit’s food scene. Several new food spots opened up over this past summer.
These special menus and cultural fusions will make everyone feel like they’re at home while discovering a new favorite. Take in the seasons best with locally-made fresh ingredients and other exceptional seasonal takes that continue to award the talents of Detroit chefs. This year has been noticeably transformative in the Detroit food and beverage scene.
Whether you want Italian, Mexican, upscale American fare, a solid selection of bar eats & drinks, a quick bite at a joint/eatery, a global-inspired location environment, or some other modern cultural take on a traditional recipe, look to what’s new to help guide your hunger.
Detroitisit rounded up a list to update locals & visitors on great new restaurants in Metro Detroit to try this Fall. Here’s a highlight on how the city of Detroit and its surroundings are evolving for the better, especially in the areas of hospitality. Keep an eye out for more!
TACOS WUEY
New restaurants in Metro Detroit have classic favorites made in signature ways. Mexican food lovers have got another popular contender in town with the latest July 2025 opening of Tacos Wuey in Southwest Detroit. You’ll warm up to the menu in no time with the family traditions of Chef Eddie Vargas, lovingly crafted into several dishes. Dig into his special beef birria recipe or melt away into a delicious quesabirria with Chihuahua cheese, queso fundido, birria noodles, and spaghetti verde con Milanesa. Prices are $20-$30 per person. Click HERE to view the website and place an online order.
Location: 3970 Vernor Hwy, Detroit
THE FRANKLIN | FRANKLIN OYSTER & EATERY
New restaurants in Metro Detroit spread the love of food as well as exploring different tastes in the Detroit region. Oyster (and other seafood) lovers should unite at The Franklin, an oyster bar & restaurant that opened in Franklin on June 10. Check out the Charleston-inspired restaurant and bar in a historic carriage house, owned by former Rocket Companies CEO Jay Farner. Be charmed by the destination in all its modern elegance. Savor coastal treats such as oysters, seasonal fare, craft cocktails and curated wines in a setting designed for shared plates and shared stories. Click HERE to view the website for more information and to book/dine-in with them.
Location: 32760 Franklin Road, Franklin
BRISA BAR
There are plenty of bars in Detroit to choose from. Restaurants in Metro Detroit to try this fall are allowing us to indulge a little more in summer vibes and eat outside. Brisa Bar is a two-story outdoor tropical bar, located in Campus Martius Park. Make yourself at home, which may as well be a beach oasis at Brisa Bar as you sit back in their colorful lounge chairs. Head upstairs to enjoy the upper deck views. This is the place to be for a filling meal, shared bites, specialty drinks, fun people watching, and regular entertainment. No reservation is required. Click HERE to view the website.
Location: 800 Woodward Ave, Detroit
BIG ROCK ITALIAN CHOPHOUSE
Take your excellent taste in restaurants out to Birmingham to experience Big Rock Italian Chophouse. Get into the old-school classic flavors and traditional favorites all served up inside Birmingham’s Historic Grand Trunk Railway Station. You won’t be disappointed with the savory USDA prime steaks and chops. Don’t pass up the handmade pasta specialties either. Bring the family, friends, and colleagues together for a night to remember with excellent cocktails to top it off. Click HERE to view the website.
Location: 245 S. Eton Street in Birmingham
LITTLE GHOST-GREY GHOST BURGER RESTAURANT
If you’re looking for a place that takes burgers to the next level, then look no further than Grey Ghost Burger Restaurant. The Grey Ghost Detroit restaurant team (Four Man Ladder hospitality group) opened a fast & casual burger joint spot in Ferndale this past summer. This place is home to Grey Ghost’s most popular burgers and is largely a carryout operation. Stop in at this 1,000-square-foot spot to order the Grey Ghost burger, a chicken sandwich with sides, fries, and a special veggie burger offering made from a quinoa patty. Check out their selection of new menu items as well. Click HERE to view the Grey Ghost Detroit website.
Location: 22305 Woodward Ave., Ferndale
BAR CHENIN-DETROIT WINE BAR
Bar Chenin is a Detroit Wine Bar experience you’ve got to see for yourself. Bar Chenin opened in March this year inside Detroit’s Siren Hotel in downtown Detroit and has since made a name for itself as a small yet intimate Parisian-style bar. Get familiar with their cocktails, small plates, and ice cream featured on the menu. Click HERE to view the website for more information.
Location: Chenin 1509 Broadway St., Detroit
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