Nestled in a quirky venue, Lady of the House serves innovative New American dishes with Irish flair, complemented by an impressive selection of cocktails and wine, making it a must-visit dining spot that feels both cozy and stylish.
"The brainchild of chef Kate Williams, Lady of the House emphasizes Irish hospitality and no-waste principles. The acclaimed restaurant reemerged in Core City in October after a years-long hiatus. Fans of Williams’ creations can expect some of her hits, including shrimp butter, carrot steak, and potato doughnuts. The decor is welcoming and homey, with mismatched chinaware (donated by fans), dried floral arrangements, and, of course, for those who’ve followed the Lady from its previous Corktown location, Ryan Gosling’s face has also made a return on a dainty stool. Make reservations on Tock." - Serena Maria Daniels
"Kate Williams closed the doors to her lauded restaurant, Lady of the House, in 2021 when the building was sold. Now, the popular Detroit spot is returning. Williams opened the original in 2017 to much acclaim—a James Beard nomination for Best New Restaurant and Best Chef: Great Lakes, plus a coveted spot on numerous national best new restaurant lists. Williams’s menu will honor her family roots with an ode to Irish hospitality, French influence, and Midwestern background (the chef is a Detroit native). The menu focuses on produce from local suppliers and farms, particularly urban ones in downtown Detroit. Fans can expect the return of many of their old favorites, like toasted rye sourdough with rich shrimp butter, whole roasted chicken with challah migas and lemon rosemary gravy, and potato doughnuts with dried yogurt and chamomile sauce. The new Core City space is meant to feel cozy and welcoming—Williams called on her Instagram followers for well-loved teacups and used china to make the dining room feel like her grandmother’s living room." - ByKate Kassin
"Lady of the House in Corktown is a restaurant inside an old auto shop that sources its ingredients from small farms in and around the city, which means the produce you eat here might come from just down the street. The rotating menu is based on what’s in season and their wide selection of beer, wine, and cocktails changes throughout the year to match the food. It’s a great place to come with a big group and just order the majority of the menu, but make sure to get the carrot steak and potato donuts if they’re available." - sara barron, sam faye
"Chef Kate Williams permanently closed her restaurant Lady of the House after four years in the Corktown neighborhood. The critically acclaimed restaurant and Williams were named a semifinalist for Best New Restaurant in 2018 and Best Chef: Great Lakes a year later by the James Beard Foundation. Lady of the House was also listed among GQ’s Best New Restaurants in 2018." - BethMcKibben
"The other day I ordered in from Lady of the House and it felt like the perfect at-home feast." - Brenna Houck
