Top 10 Restaurants In Saint Clair Shores Michigan

This Detroit suburb boarders Lake Saint Clair, a large, freshwater lake between Michigan and Ontario, Canada. After visiting the Nautical Mile, step into one of these restaurants for a taste of what the city’s culinary scene has to offer.

1. Bommarito Bakery

Bakery, Grocery Store, Italian

Visit Bommarito Bakery to experience an authentic Italian bakery. Serving Italian cookies, sub-sandwiches, homemade Italian breads, the venue has been run by the same family for more than 90 years. The bakery still has an old-time feel with a staff that have a passion for baking. Try a thin-crust Terrasini-style pizza or baked ricotta cheese. Around lunchtime, the bakery can get hectic with a lot of orders and a busy staff, so save some time by calling in your order ahead of time.

The Current

Take in lovely views of Lake Saint Clair at The Current. The restaurant specializes in innovative American fusion cuisine, but the owners work hard to bring as much local presence into the restaurant as possible. The bar has a draft beer selection full of Michigan-made brews and even the restaurant’s art and music feature local artists. The chefs update the small, curated menu frequently to take advantage of seasonal produce. Try the blackened perch tacos with pico de gallo, avocado, and chimichurri or the Better Made mahi, Better Made potato chip and walnut-crusted fish covered in chopped bacon and chipotle cream sauce.

2. Emily’s Delicatessen

Emily’s Delicatessen

Taste authentic Lebanese cuisine at Emily’s Delicatessen. Prepared and cooked in traditional methods, Emily’s is a favorite among the city’s locals. The most popular dishes are the kibbeh nayyeh, a dish of minced raw lamb mixed with onion and fine spices, and the meat or spinach pies. The owners are friendly and provide helpful, top-notch service. Whether you love Lebanese food or have yet to try it, Emily’s is a must-try while visiting Saint Clair Shores.

Emily’s Delicatessen, 22205 Greater Mack Ave, Saint Clair Shores, MI, USA, +1 586 777 2256

Cuban Sandwich | © star5112/Flickr

3. Nautical Deli

Deli, American, Cuban

Find fresh, top-quality soups, salads, and sandwiches with fun marine décor at Nautical Deli. The menu is full of classic sandwiches like the Cuban, Reuben, pesto chicken, Caprese, and French dip. Sandwiches are serviced on your choice of fresh made bread and you can choose a half sandwich and a soup or salad combo.

4. Karas Family Restaurant

Diner, Restaurant, Greek

Karas Family Restaurant is a traditional diner with a Greek twist. This no-frills greasy spoon specializes in gyros, shish kebobs, and fresh Greek salads, but the restaurant also has options of omelets, sandwiches, and other classic diner fare. Enjoy Karas Restaurant’s heaping portions of tasty, local comfort food while being treated like family by the friendly staff.

5. Wild Red Wings & Sandwiches

Wild Red Wings & Sandwiches

Wild Red Wings provides great-tasting wings at affordable prices. Generous portions of chicken wings are made to order with fresh, never frozen, meat. The addictive perfectly-cooked chicken is served with a side order of mac and cheese bites or waffle fries. The sauce selection shows a preference for quality over quantity and options include original, hot, spicy barbeque, and honey barbeque. The menu also has sandwiches, wraps, and fish and chips to dine in with or take away.

Wild Red Wings & Sandwiches, 30124 Harper Ave, Saint Clair Shores, MI, USA, +1 586 541 8401

Fish Sandwich | © Larry Hoffman/Flickr

6. Mike’s On The Water

Restaurant, Bar, American, Pub Grub

Mike’s On The Water is located right on the marina and open from March through November. The restaurant’s affordable prices and fun atmosphere mean Mike’s is a great spot to spend a warm afternoon dining out on the deck. The nautical ambiance makes the restaurant a perfect place to enjoy views of the lake while enjoying weekly entertainment on the marina. The menu favors simplicity with burgers, fish, sandwiches, and beer.

7. New York Deli Restaurant

Deli, Restaurant, Soup, American, Italian

Find New York deli classics like massive corned beef sandwiches and New York-style Reubens at New York Deli Restaurant. Corned beef sandwiches are loaded with fresh meat, and the Reuben is prepared with corned beef, Swiss cheese, coleslaw, and Russian dressing on grilled rye bread. The small restaurant is welcoming and the servers are knowledgeable about the menu. If you’re craving more than a sandwich, New York Deli Restaurant also serves homemade soups, salads, burgers, hot dogs, and Italian entrées.

8. River Rat Restaurant

Bar, Restaurant, Seafood

This hometown favorite serves high-quality food in a fun, casual atmosphere. Enjoy full bar service and plenty of giant televisions for sports viewing. The nautical-themed restaurant serves entrées like a picture-perfect ribeye steak served with vegetables or spinach and feta-baked cod and chips. Save room for a southern-style creamy Key Lime pie for dessert. Service is friendly and attentive, and portion sizes leave plenty to take home and enjoy later.

9. Travis Coffee Shop

Diner, Restaurant, Coffee Shop, American

Travis Coffee Shop is a local hot spot loved by locals. The gritty diner does comfort food like big breakfasts and greasy lunches, but their specialty dish is melt-in-your-mouth sliders loaded with cheese, grilled onions, mustard, ketchup, and pickles. Every dish is homemade and cooked right before your eyes, and the restaurant is open 24 hours most days, making it a good spot for an early breakfast or late-night snack. In a changing city, Travis Coffee Shop is one place that hasn’t changed a bit.

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