Best Restaurants in Dearborn (2025)

A landmark of Lebanese hospitality where family platters, kibbeh neyeh, and charcoal‑grilled meats define the standard. Honored as an America’s Classics winner by the James Beard Foundation and regularly praised by Eater editors for its enduring excellence.

Butcher shop in front, wood‑fired grill in back—order skewers by the stick and eat hot off the coals with warm pita and herbs. Featured repeatedly by Eater Detroit and beloved by locals for straightforward, impeccably seasoned kabobs.

Chef Junior Merino brings Nuevo Latino cooking and an obsessive spirits program to Dearborn—think duck carnitas tacos and serious agave. Recently certified by Guinness for the largest selection of agave spirits in a restaurant, widely covered by Axios and CNN affiliates.

Set inside a restored 1929 bank, this independent dining room leans steak-and-seafood with Middle Eastern inflections and polished service. Frequently highlighted by Detroit Metro Times for its setting and plates that feel celebratory without being fussy.

An all‑day Turkish spot for smoky kebabs, doner bowls, and syrup‑soaked kanafeh. Covered by WDIV Local 4 at opening and singled out by Eater Detroit for excellent sweets and late‑night energy during holidays.

A Warren Avenue staple known for rotisserie chicken, mezze, and a rare drive‑thru window that locals swear by. Recognized by the City of Dearborn’s City Beautiful Commission, and frequently cited by local media for its role in the neighborhood’s food fabric.

No‑frills ground‑round burgers, pay‑at‑the‑bar, and decades of lore. A Dearborn institution spotlighted by Thrillist and Eater Detroit; under new ownership in 2024 with the classic formula intact.

Tender lamb haneeth, bubbling saltah, and warm rashoosh bread anchor this single‑location Yemeni spot. Profiled by Hour Detroit in March 2025 for soulful cooking and everyday affordability.

A tiny counter spot with big flavors: shawarma rolled tight on French bread, sujuk sandwiches, and garlicky sauces fans crave. Longtime favorite on Warren Avenue and an early stop on Eater Detroit’s shawarma crawl.

A halal Indian‑Nepali‑Tibetan kitchen with bright samosas, silky butter chicken, and momos that locals recommend. Included on Eater Detroit’s Dearborn guide and South Asian dining roundups; independently owned since 2019.