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23 Awesome Detroit Restaurants for Your Wedding Day

Eat and party properly on the big day

by Eater Staff and Grace Reyes Updated
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by Eater Staff and Grace Reyes Updated
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Marriage is an exciting time for a couple. While the wedding can be fun to attend, planning can be the hardest part. For most guests, their most memorable moments are the food and event space. From large to intimate receptions, leave your guests in awe by hosting it at one of these restaurants and bars in southeast Michigan. Not warming to the restaurant wedding venue idea? Here are some other great spots to check out around town.

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The Dixboro Project

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For those looking for a scenic experience, The Dixboro House is great for bridal showers and wedding receptions in its formal dining room. Food and drink packages are included in the 60-person capacity inside the property’s rustic barn.

5400 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 669-3310
(734) 669-3310

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Cafe Cortina

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Farmington Hills fine-dining Italian restaurant Cafe Cortina’s elegant dining room and lush garden patio are popular destinations for weddings and other special events. The spacious venue can accommodate up to 150 guests for ceremonies.

30715 W 10 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
(248) 474-3033
(248) 474-3033

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Sylvan Table

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The 300-year-old barn is a transformed dining experience that features seasonal dishes for farm-to-table dining. The venue has two levels for dining including spaces for indoor and outdoor receptions with a capacity of 216 people, including staff.

1819 Inverness St, Sylvan Lake, MI 48320
(248) 369-3360
(248) 369-3360
The main dining room floor at Sylvan Table, a restaurant and farm in Sylvan Lake, situated inside a 300-year-old restored barn.
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Pop's For Italian

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Sprawling Neapolitan pizzeria Pop’s For Italian books lots of intimate parties in its group dining area. The space features an optional patio and room for between 20 and 100 people depending on the style of event.

280 W Nine Mile Rd #2, Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 268-4806
(248) 268-4806

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The Rust Belt Market

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Located on 9 Mile and Woodward Ave. The Rust Belt Market is one of Ferndale’s most well-known hubs. The marketplace for local vendors that also serves a full bar. For those looking for warehouse space, The Rust Belt seats up to 160 guests in farm-style seating. The venue provides four options for catering and beverage packages.

22801 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 238-8728
(248) 238-8728

Detroit Fleat

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Ferndale food truck park and bar Detroit Fleat is a terrific option for funky, laid-back celebrations of any size with lots of connections to local food trucks for custom catering,

1820 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 607-7611
(248) 607-7611
Colorful umbrellas over tables on the patio on a sunny day at Detroit Fleat. Michelle and Chris Gerard

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La Dolce Vita

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The romantic tree-lined patio and intimate dining room at La Dolce Vita are favorite venues for Detroiters looking to throw small parties. Menus are offered banquet-style for brunch and dinner with prices ranging between $18 and $48 per person.

17546 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48203
(313) 865-0331
(313) 865-0331

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Cork & Gabel

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With views of Michigan Avenue and Corktown’s iconic train station, Cork & Gable is an ideally situated spot for a large event. The restaurant can handle parties of up to 185 people and features a convenient parking area.

2415 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 638-2261
(313) 638-2261
The central bar inside the empty, industrial interior of Cork and Gabel. Michelle and Chris Gerard

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The Whitney

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The Whitney is one of Detroit’s top wedding venues, offering elegant, romantic settings for different styled ceremonies and receptions. The mansion house restaurant has space for parties ranging from 10 to 400 people.

4421 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 832-5700
(313) 832-5700

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Brew Detroit

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Brew Detroit’s massive 7,000-square-foot taproom is an excellent venue choice for beer and arcade lovers alike. The space offers 30 taps ranging from nitrogen beers, wine, and meads to accommodate any of the guests’ preferences. The venue also has a wide selection of entertainments for guests including pinball, shuffleboard, darts, billiards tables, and foosball tables to get the party started. The two floors of entertainment can be a reception for more than 200 people.

1401 Abbott St, Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 344-7185
(313) 344-7185

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Cliff Bell's

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Treat your guests to an evening in this reinvented 1920s jazz club. Cliff Bell’s can accommodate seated dinners for up to 150 people or up to 300 for a strolling reception. Rental fees include use of the venue’s A/V equipment including stage lights and the video screen.

2030 Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 961-2543
(313) 961-2543
A Man sits at the bar in a jewel-toned art deco bar.

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Parc

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Seating up to 175 people indoors, Parc’s potential for space and setting is maximized in the spring and summer when the restaurant opens up to the whole of Campus Martius. An small private dining space is also available for up to 14 guests. Banquet menus and beverage services can be customized to suit the event.

800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 922-7272
(313) 922-7272
A curved booth with gold paintings in the background. Michelle and Chris Gerard

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Townhouse Detroit

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Townhouse Detroit recently renovated its space into a brighter and more refined aesthetic. The restaurant based in the heart of the city features several options for accommodating large receptions including a stunning greenhouse-like atrium with a retractable roof and seats for up to 140 people.

500 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 723-1000
(313) 723-1000
Rounded, blue upholstered booths, Art Deco tiling on the floor
The newly redesigned atrium at Townhouse in downtown Detroit
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Highlands

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With sweeping views of downtown and the Detroit River, Highlands is a stunning spot to host a wedding. The venue, which loops around the 72 floor of one of the RenCen towers, is open to buyouts for groups of up to 220 seated or 300 strolling.

400 Renaissance Center Floor 71, Detroit, MI 48243
(313) 877-9090
(313) 877-9090
A carpeted room with one table set up at the back and white concrete columns along windows overlooking downtown Detroit. Michelle Gerard | michellegerard

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Eastern Market

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While not technically a restaurant, the city’s market is a destination for food and drink. Eastern Market offers three sheds as wedding venues (excluding busy Saturdays), with a plethora of food caterers nearby between the neighborhood’s many restaurants and the market’s food trucks. Renters are required to get their own venue insurance and liquor licensing.

Eastern Market, Detroit, MI

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Detroit Vineyards

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Detroit’s only winery is tucked away inside the former Stroh’s ice cream making facility in Eastern Market. The industrial space features plenty of roomy areas for parties and ceremonies.

1000 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 784-9726
(313) 784-9726

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The Whiskey Factory - Detroit City Distillery

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This industrial venue serves offers several bar packages featuring Detroit City Distillery’s spirits and cocktails. Couples can host up to 190 guests seated or 250 partygoers for a strolling reception.

1000 Maple St, Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 656-4528
(313) 656-4528

Bea's Detroit

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For a boutique-chic-inspired wedding, Bea’s offers event space in the heart of Eastern Market. The lounge space and a rooftop view of the city offer guests an intimate experience. Bea’s wedding packages can accommodate 10-100+ guests with included food, drink, flowers, and furniture. 

1533 Winder St, Detroit, MI 48207

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The Rattlesnake Club

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A perennially popular event space, the Rattlesnake Club has views of the RiverWalk and Windsor skyline. This reception venue also offers a dedicated ceremony space in the Clock Tower Courtyard for couples that want to have their ceremony and reception all at one venue.

300 River Pl Dr, Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 567-4400
(313) 567-4400

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Metropolitan Bar + Kitchen

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The Metropolitan Bar + Kitchen offers an intimate wedding venue setting with sexy dark wood detailing throughout and Latin-influenced food and drinks that change with the seasons. The West Village establishment can accommodate up to 55 guests.

8047 Agnes St, Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 469-0976
(313) 469-0976

Sindbad's Restaurant and Marina

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Overlooking the Detroit River, Sindbad’s Sohar Room is a popular spot for weddings. Located on the second floor, the venue features an attached deck offering views of the water and of the restaurant’s private marina.

100 St Clair St, Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-8000
(313) 822-8000
The red exterior and sign at Sindbad’s overlooking the marina. Facebook/Joe Kennedy

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Atwater in the Park

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Looking for a casual vibe with beer? Atwater’s Brewing Company’s Riverfront Warehouse District brewery and stained glass windowed biergarten in Grosse Pointe Park feature private event rooms and space for strolling receptions accommodating up to 250 people.

1175 Lakepointe St, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
(313) 344-5104
(313) 344-5104
A sign at Atwater in the Park hangs in front of the silver brewing equipment. Michelle and Chris Gerard

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The Monarch Club

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For a rooftop view of Detroit, Monarch Club located in the Element hotel provides a scenic reception with breathtaking views. The space can accommodate 50 guests for a traditional dining and beverage service.

33 John R St Penthouse, Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 306-2380
(313) 306-2380

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The Dixboro Project

5400 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

For those looking for a scenic experience, The Dixboro House is great for bridal showers and wedding receptions in its formal dining room. Food and drink packages are included in the 60-person capacity inside the property’s rustic barn.

5400 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
(734) 669-3310
(734) 669-3310

Cafe Cortina

30715 W 10 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

Farmington Hills fine-dining Italian restaurant Cafe Cortina’s elegant dining room and lush garden patio are popular destinations for weddings and other special events. The spacious venue can accommodate up to 150 guests for ceremonies.

30715 W 10 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
(248) 474-3033
(248) 474-3033

Sylvan Table

1819 Inverness St, Sylvan Lake, MI 48320

The 300-year-old barn is a transformed dining experience that features seasonal dishes for farm-to-table dining. The venue has two levels for dining including spaces for indoor and outdoor receptions with a capacity of 216 people, including staff.

1819 Inverness St, Sylvan Lake, MI 48320
(248) 369-3360
(248) 369-3360
The main dining room floor at Sylvan Table, a restaurant and farm in Sylvan Lake, situated inside a 300-year-old restored barn.
Rebecca Simonov Photography

Pop's For Italian

280 W Nine Mile Rd #2, Ferndale, MI 48220

Sprawling Neapolitan pizzeria Pop’s For Italian books lots of intimate parties in its group dining area. The space features an optional patio and room for between 20 and 100 people depending on the style of event.

280 W Nine Mile Rd #2, Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 268-4806
(248) 268-4806

The Rust Belt Market

22801 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220

Located on 9 Mile and Woodward Ave. The Rust Belt Market is one of Ferndale’s most well-known hubs. The marketplace for local vendors that also serves a full bar. For those looking for warehouse space, The Rust Belt seats up to 160 guests in farm-style seating. The venue provides four options for catering and beverage packages.

22801 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 238-8728
(248) 238-8728

Detroit Fleat

1820 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220

Ferndale food truck park and bar Detroit Fleat is a terrific option for funky, laid-back celebrations of any size with lots of connections to local food trucks for custom catering,

1820 E 9 Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
(248) 607-7611
(248) 607-7611
Colorful umbrellas over tables on the patio on a sunny day at Detroit Fleat. Michelle and Chris Gerard

La Dolce Vita

17546 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48203

The romantic tree-lined patio and intimate dining room at La Dolce Vita are favorite venues for Detroiters looking to throw small parties. Menus are offered banquet-style for brunch and dinner with prices ranging between $18 and $48 per person.

17546 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48203
(313) 865-0331
(313) 865-0331

Cork & Gabel

2415 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216

With views of Michigan Avenue and Corktown’s iconic train station, Cork & Gable is an ideally situated spot for a large event. The restaurant can handle parties of up to 185 people and features a convenient parking area.

2415 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 638-2261
(313) 638-2261
The central bar inside the empty, industrial interior of Cork and Gabel. Michelle and Chris Gerard

The Whitney

4421 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

The Whitney is one of Detroit’s top wedding venues, offering elegant, romantic settings for different styled ceremonies and receptions. The mansion house restaurant has space for parties ranging from 10 to 400 people.

4421 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 832-5700
(313) 832-5700

Brew Detroit

1401 Abbott St, Detroit, MI 48216

Brew Detroit’s massive 7,000-square-foot taproom is an excellent venue choice for beer and arcade lovers alike. The space offers 30 taps ranging from nitrogen beers, wine, and meads to accommodate any of the guests’ preferences. The venue also has a wide selection of entertainments for guests including pinball, shuffleboard, darts, billiards tables, and foosball tables to get the party started. The two floors of entertainment can be a reception for more than 200 people.

1401 Abbott St, Detroit, MI 48216
(313) 344-7185
(313) 344-7185

Cliff Bell's

2030 Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

Treat your guests to an evening in this reinvented 1920s jazz club. Cliff Bell’s can accommodate seated dinners for up to 150 people or up to 300 for a strolling reception. Rental fees include use of the venue’s A/V equipment including stage lights and the video screen.

2030 Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 961-2543
(313) 961-2543
A Man sits at the bar in a jewel-toned art deco bar.

Parc

800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

Seating up to 175 people indoors, Parc’s potential for space and setting is maximized in the spring and summer when the restaurant opens up to the whole of Campus Martius. An small private dining space is also available for up to 14 guests. Banquet menus and beverage services can be customized to suit the event.

800 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 922-7272
(313) 922-7272
A curved booth with gold paintings in the background. Michelle and Chris Gerard

Townhouse Detroit

500 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

Townhouse Detroit recently renovated its space into a brighter and more refined aesthetic. The restaurant based in the heart of the city features several options for accommodating large receptions including a stunning greenhouse-like atrium with a retractable roof and seats for up to 140 people.

500 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 723-1000
(313) 723-1000
Rounded, blue upholstered booths, Art Deco tiling on the floor
The newly redesigned atrium at Townhouse in downtown Detroit
Townhouse Detroit

Highlands

400 Renaissance Center Floor 71, Detroit, MI 48243

With sweeping views of downtown and the Detroit River, Highlands is a stunning spot to host a wedding. The venue, which loops around the 72 floor of one of the RenCen towers, is open to buyouts for groups of up to 220 seated or 300 strolling.

400 Renaissance Center Floor 71, Detroit, MI 48243
(313) 877-9090
(313) 877-9090
A carpeted room with one table set up at the back and white concrete columns along windows overlooking downtown Detroit. Michelle Gerard | michellegerard

Eastern Market

Eastern Market, Detroit, MI

While not technically a restaurant, the city’s market is a destination for food and drink. Eastern Market offers three sheds as wedding venues (excluding busy Saturdays), with a plethora of food caterers nearby between the neighborhood’s many restaurants and the market’s food trucks. Renters are required to get their own venue insurance and liquor licensing.

Eastern Market, Detroit, MI

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Detroit Vineyards

1000 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48207

Detroit’s only winery is tucked away inside the former Stroh’s ice cream making facility in Eastern Market. The industrial space features plenty of roomy areas for parties and ceremonies.

1000 Gratiot Ave, Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 784-9726
(313) 784-9726

The Whiskey Factory - Detroit City Distillery

1000 Maple St, Detroit, MI 48207

This industrial venue serves offers several bar packages featuring Detroit City Distillery’s spirits and cocktails. Couples can host up to 190 guests seated or 250 partygoers for a strolling reception.

1000 Maple St, Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 656-4528
(313) 656-4528

Bea's Detroit

1533 Winder St, Detroit, MI 48207

For a boutique-chic-inspired wedding, Bea’s offers event space in the heart of Eastern Market. The lounge space and a rooftop view of the city offer guests an intimate experience. Bea’s wedding packages can accommodate 10-100+ guests with included food, drink, flowers, and furniture. 

1533 Winder St, Detroit, MI 48207

The Rattlesnake Club

300 River Pl Dr, Detroit, MI 48207

A perennially popular event space, the Rattlesnake Club has views of the RiverWalk and Windsor skyline. This reception venue also offers a dedicated ceremony space in the Clock Tower Courtyard for couples that want to have their ceremony and reception all at one venue.

300 River Pl Dr, Detroit, MI 48207
(313) 567-4400
(313) 567-4400

Metropolitan Bar + Kitchen

8047 Agnes St, Detroit, MI 48214

The Metropolitan Bar + Kitchen offers an intimate wedding venue setting with sexy dark wood detailing throughout and Latin-influenced food and drinks that change with the seasons. The West Village establishment can accommodate up to 55 guests.

8047 Agnes St, Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 469-0976
(313) 469-0976

Sindbad's Restaurant and Marina

100 St Clair St, Detroit, MI 48214

Overlooking the Detroit River, Sindbad’s Sohar Room is a popular spot for weddings. Located on the second floor, the venue features an attached deck offering views of the water and of the restaurant’s private marina.

100 St Clair St, Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 822-8000
(313) 822-8000
The red exterior and sign at Sindbad’s overlooking the marina. Facebook/Joe Kennedy

Atwater in the Park

1175 Lakepointe St, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230

Looking for a casual vibe with beer? Atwater’s Brewing Company’s Riverfront Warehouse District brewery and stained glass windowed biergarten in Grosse Pointe Park feature private event rooms and space for strolling receptions accommodating up to 250 people.

1175 Lakepointe St, Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230
(313) 344-5104
(313) 344-5104
A sign at Atwater in the Park hangs in front of the silver brewing equipment. Michelle and Chris Gerard

The Monarch Club

33 John R St Penthouse, Detroit, MI 48226

For a rooftop view of Detroit, Monarch Club located in the Element hotel provides a scenic reception with breathtaking views. The space can accommodate 50 guests for a traditional dining and beverage service.

33 John R St Penthouse, Detroit, MI 48226
(313) 306-2380
(313) 306-2380

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