A Buyer's Guide To Local Eateries

By Mike Fillion / October 13, 1996

<H1> A Buyer's Guide To Local Eateries</H1>Detroit offers several eating options good for both individuals or groups.

Joe Muer Seafood, located across the street from the Eastern market, offers courses ranging from cold bean relish to broiled Dover sole. "It's the most famous seafood restaurant in Detroit," said Grace Flores, assistant travel manager for Michigan Consolidated Gas.

If you're looking for a homey atmosphere, Edmund Place operates out of a Victorian-style house just east of the Theater District in downtown Detroit. Specialties include home-cooked roast turkey, ribs, meat loaf and smothered pork chops.

Elwood Bar & Grill, located in one of Detroit's best-preserved Art Deco buildings, features homemade soups, peppery potato chips, salads and desserts. Flores describes it as a diner that "reflects the theater atmosphere of the area."

One establishment recommended for group settings is the Rattlesnake Club. The restaurant's atrium can accommodate up to 400. In addition, it has four dining rooms that can seat up to 20, 24, 40 and 70; the three larger rooms can be combined.

For those who want to hit several eateries in one area, a definite place to stop is Greektown, part of Detroit's International Marketplace, a seven-year-old mixed retail and office complex that includes the 175-room Atheneum Suite Hotel and Conference Center.