7 Recent Detroit Restaurant and Bar Openings to Know in July

The temperatures are ramping up and so are the restaurant openings. Keep track of the all the new dining options with the Opening Report, a curated roundup of recent restaurant openings big and small across metro Detroit.

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BOSTON-EDISON — The owners behind the Congregation have opened the Rectory, a pizzeria right next door to the popular coffee shop and bar. The restaurant sits in a remodeled, formerly vacant single-family house and offers Neapolitan pizzas, plus a few salads and starters like smoked beef and lamb meatballs. And there’s outdoor deck seating for guests to enjoy alfresco dining during the warmer months. 1920 Atkinson Street.

DOWNTOWN — Brisa Bar at Cabana 313 is now officially open for the season. The beach-themed bar, operated by the Elia Group in collaboration with the Downtown Detroit Partnership, provides a laidback tropical escape in the heart of downtown Detroit. Now in a larger space, the venue offers seating spread across two stories — including spots in sand. The menu features crowd-pleasers such as nachos topped with smoked pork, crispy wings, hot chicken pitas, and jumbo quesadillas. Easy summer sippers anchor the drink list, which includes spiked slushies and cocktails like Boardwalk Bubblegum (whipped vodka and bubblegum soda). 800 Woodward Avenue (Campus Martius Park).

FRANKLIN — A historic Oakland County property is home to a new restaurant, the Franklin Oyster Bar and Eatery. It replaces Franklin Grill, which closed at the end of 2023 after 16 years, and brings East Coast vibes and cuisine to Franklin. Executive chef Nick Geftos shucks oysters and prepares a host of seafood dishes, such as seared octopus glazed in truffle hot honey and clams linguine. Brunch is served on weekends, and there’s patio seating plus an intimate private dining room upstairs. The Franklin Oyster Bar and Eatery is from Thyme and Place Hospitality; the group plans on opening a neighboring cafe later this year called Polly’s. 32760 Franklin Road.

GROSSE POINTE — Shift Kitchen and Cocktails has transformed into Ryuu Sushi after feedback from the community. The new sushi spot offers a variety of maki rolls, small plates, and sashimi platters. Chef James Lee plans to expand the menu soon to include noodle dishes and other entrees. 17051 Kercheval Avenue.

WYANDOTTE — A new waterfront spot has opened in the Southeast suburbs. Located in the former Portofino restaurant space, Latitudes features a spacious dining room and outdoor patio, adirondack chair seating, a bar area where sports games are shown, and a seafood-focused menu with Caribbean influences. Try dishes such as oysters, hand rolls, and yellowtail Florida snapper paired with easy sippers like a frozen Hemingway daiquiri and a Key lime pie martini. There’s a first come, first served dock so guests can arrive by boat. 3455 Biddle Avenue.

DOWNTOWN — Former Ann Arbor cafe Fred’s has been reborn in the Bunny Bunny space. The spot is known for its breakfast and lunch plates, like ricotta toast topped with berries and honey, a barbacoa breakfast sandwich, and a tuna melt. The egg sandwich is also one of Detroit’s best, loaded with velvety scrambled eggs, Tillamook cheddar, avocado, and spicy mayo and served on a Zingerman’s challah roll. Fred’s is open until 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. 1454 Gratiot Avenue.

STERLING HEIGHTS — Dig into sizzling fajitas, flautas, quesabirria, and other south-of-the-border favorites at Raíces Mexican Cantina in Macomb County. Taco selections include al pastor, asada, fried fish, and grilled shrimp, and dessert features churros from La Nina. The bar menu offers tequila flights and over a dozen margaritas; visit during happy hour from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays for $2 off beer, house margaritas, and appetizers. Raíces Mexican Cantina is owned by Maria Aldana, who also runs local restaurants Aldana Mexican Bar and Grill and Las Cazuelas Grill. 44805 Mound Road.