The Best Waterfront Restaurants In Detroit

A beautiful venue situated right on the Detroit River, the Rattlesnake Club is a steakhouse and seafood restaurant. Truly boasting the best views in Detroit, both of the skyline and the river, the Rattlesnake Club has a great atmosphere and fantastic fare. There’s indoor and outdoor seating, and it’s known for some of the friendliest service and wait staff in the area.

Iridescence is located in the MotorCity Casino Hotel, and it’s a sleek, 16th floor restaurant with skyline and riverfront views. Aside from the view, the food is sublime and the establishment offers an ample selection of wines. Iridescence is also located in a prime nighttime area, which allows for greater options for a night out after dinner.

Compared to the other venues on this list, the Hudson Café is a cafe and diner that serves New American cuisine. This cafe is a walk away from the Detroit River, but it’s still visible from the downtown spot.

Both upscale and casual, the River Crab is a lively riverfront restaurant that makes you forget you’re in Detroit. It’s attached to the Blue Water Inn, and it’s situated right on the shores of St. Clair. The kitchen prepares steak and seafood dishes, but the breakfast and brunch menus revolve around American breakfast.