Detroit River Eats
 

Can I get some sugestions for a good place to eat on the Detroit river. (american side). I want to take some people out this weekend and have dinner on the river and have no idea where to go. Are there any returants with docks?

not a lot of choices,
sinbads on the river is always good
portifino in wyandotte is ok
jacks but the food su,ks

Portofino is good....tasty French Dip

Food at Jacks is ok....had a good club sandwich there off the appetizer menu a couple weeks ago.

Also Clamdiggers on the Rasin River down towards Monroe for a good time.

I was just thinking about that place. You have to try their mash potato pizza.

Great place for a cold beer and pizza :drink:

Beach Grill (in the same canal as Jacks, but in a little)
Sindbads
Signature Grille in the Riverfront apartments (call first for transient docking) www.signaturegrille.com

sinbads
beach grille
jacks
tin fish
portofinos
browns bar (party hangout. good burgers but very loud, lots o'drunks)
deckers landing
crews inn (clinton river)
andiamo (gotta dock at emerald)

some of these are on st. clair and they can be reached in 25 min or less from the mouth of the river opening to st. clair if your doing about 45

I prefer the Dipster :D

Thanks for all the suggestions. I will try them all in my own time. This weekend it looks like I will have 4 kids with me two 5 year olds one 6 yearold and a 2 year old. Kids love pizza! is Clam Digger a venu for kids around three in the afternoon on Saturday? Adults get a cold beer and the kids get pizza I love it...adults love good pizza also:evilb:

Beforewarned, Clamdiggers is not exactly a real high class joint. More of a biker bar on the water to be specific. And its a pretty good haul from the Detroit River, especially in a 21 foot boat.

Jacks would be more kid friendly than clamdiggers, and they have some good pizzas there too along with a good selection on the kids menu...

Plus I think the boat inside is like a little play room (dont quote me)

X2......go with Jack's if the kids are coming.

Thanks for the heads up! Jack's it is.:coolcowboy:

Excuse my amateur paint skills... lol

As you can see from the map, this is the area of 9 Mile and Jefferson in St. Clair Shores.

The Red circle is Jacks waterfront and the yellow circle is the beech grille.

I am not sure where you are coming from, but the easiest way to find Jacks if you have never been there is look for the 9 mile tower. You cannot miss it.

If your coming from the detroit river, it will be about 4-5 miles out of the mouth on the east just around the point that sticks out. Again look for a tall cylinder shaped building, if you are out in front of the building, the canal for jacks will be slightly to the right, you will see a sign on the right side of the canal for Jefferson Beach Marina, and the Beech grille, Jacks is in a couple hundred feet and to the left. Also, look for the big yachts the Ovation and Infinity, that will confirm you are in the right canal.


Here is a little map of the area, and I circled your locations.

Thanks Smurf. I am riding from Erie Metro, the end of the river. I hope the weather holds for a run this long....if not it looks like ther are to resturants in the river. Jacks does look the best for kids, judging by the websites.

There should be more places on the river! I remember going to Duffys as a kid...the good old days!

Anyone know of ice cream on the river?

I've done the trip to Sinbad's then took a short taxi ride to Hard Rock. Made for a fun trip. You could do any part of downtown - Hockeytown cafe, casinos, Greek Town, etc. Not sure how it was worked out but they had a slip for us. Probably want to set something up before leaving your boat unattended.

if you are putting the boat in at Erie Metro Park, you will pass by Portifinos, they have nice outside dining, it is the closest from Erie, then you will hit Sinbands which is across from
the Detroit Yacht Club which is on Belle Isle. These would be good choices if you get a late start or it is rough and you don't want to head all the way to Lake St Clair

If you put in at Erie Metro Park a lot you should think about joining LEOPA, it's only $40 or $45 per year. Even if you don't go on many of their events the club is now an ILYCA affiliate and it gives you entree into all the boat clubs around that area, for instance you could go to Ford Yacht club which is at the tip of Grosse Isle and very close to the launch, you could also eat at the Detroit Yacht Club. The clubs are extremely reasonable for food and especially drinks. Many of the clubs give us free overnight dockage so it really works out well. Plus LEOPA is a really nice group of people that boat between donwnriver, Toledo, and the Islands. Posted by MsPatriYacht