I am starting a diet and exercise regimen tomorrow and I tend to not have time to make lunch or dinner, so I need ideas on some healthy restaurants to go to in the metro Detroit area... yes, I know Subway and Mr. Pita, but do you have any other ideas for places to go to eat that are healthy and sit-down/take out?
Samarama
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I would try Olga's or Rio's Wraps. They have good food and are pretty healthy. Of course, the best way to go is to stay home and eat the food you bought at the grocery store, but I understand that isn't always possible.
Good luck on your diet! I hope you get super healthy results.
Chef dad
Good luck and congratulations on starting!
It's possible to eat healthy in any restaurant. Stay away from the bread basket, in fact, tell the waitress/waiter not to bring it. Do not order soup, order a salad with a vinegarette dressing... Ask for vegatables or rice instead of potatoes.
In Greektown, try Hellas. On the Eastside, the Harvard Grille is good, but be selective when ordering. Also Sajo's has good food.
If you tell your waitress that you are on a diet, usually they will help you order.
Good luck again...
GenevievesMom
Olga's has great food. Most of the Halal Arabic restaurants are very healthy, especially if you eat the lamb or chicken shawarma. There's a wonderful place on Middlebelt between 5Mile and 6 Mile called "Steve's" where you can get really great food that isn't loaded with calories (well...except for the handmade pierogi...but you can avoid those if you need to).
Anonymous
1.)Best Pizza - Pizza Papalis(Deep Dish - better than anything in Chicago) located in Greektown 2.)Best Mexican - Armando's, located at Vernor & Scotten(Detroit) 3.)Best Steak - Ruth's Chris(I'm sure your familiar) located in Troy on Big Beaver & I 75, but Alley Grille in the Greektown Casino is just as good 4.) Best Breakfast - Original Pancake House, locations in Southfield & Gross Pointe 5.) Best BBQ - Sweetwater Tavern in Downtown Detroit(Congress & Brush), a whole in the wall, but the wings & ribs are the best around 6.) Best Caribbean - Bahama Breeze, locations in Northville & Troy 7.) Best Italian - Andiamo's, multiple locations/ Giovanni's, located in Dearborn 8.) Best Mid-Eastern - La Shish, multiple locations 9.) Most Romantic - Insignia, located at the top of the Renaissance Center in Downtown Detroit(great views of the Detroit River and the city)/ Opus One,located on Larned & 75
iammegawatt4202
There is a new place in Novi called Garnish. Everything is made fresh, right in front of you. They have Salads, sandwiches and soups. I don't know if they have any other locations. This one is on the corner of Novi Rd. and Grand River. My office is addicted and we go there for lunch at least once a week. Happy eating!!