Lady of the House
New American restaurant · Core City
4884 Grand River Ave Unit 1C, Detroit, MI 48208
Highlights
New American fare with Irish influences, plus cocktails
New American fare with Irish influences, plus cocktails
"Following its relocation to Core City, Lady of the House has made raw oysters a staple on the revamped menu. Currently, customers can enjoy raw oysters with sherry horseradish, house hot sauce, and green peppercorn mignonette. The menu is classic but exciting, with other American staples such as steak tartare, prime rib, and whole-roasted chicken on the menu. Reservations are available through Tock." - Danny Palumbo
"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
"Returning after a 2021 closure, this beloved Detroit restaurant will honor the chef’s Irish hospitality, French influence, and Midwestern roots with a produce-forward menu that leans on local and urban farms. Expect the comeback of signature dishes 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, served in a cozy Core City dining room outfitted with collected teacups and used china to evoke a 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
