Healthy, Organic Restaurants in Detroit and Nearby Hazel Park

Looking for the healthiest dining options in Detroit (and nearby Hazel Park)? Our team at the Templeton List has carefully curated the top restaurants in the city that prioritize fresh, locally sourced ingredients and nutritious, flavorful meals. From innovative farm-to-table cuisine to gluten-free and vegan-friendly menus, these Detroit spots offer something for everyone focused on health and wellness.

Freya

2929 East Grand Boulevard
Detroit, Michigan 48202
313-351-5544

This upscale eatery features a fabulous seasonal tasting menu! Sample menu highlights include Fisheye Farm Beets (smoked hummus, dukkah, herbs); Michigan Strawberry (Locatelli, marigold gastrique, arugula, basil, pistachio); Asparagus (green curry aioli, crispy noodle, Maple Creek microgreens, turmeric shallot); Fingerling Potatoes (garlic scape, brown butter, Comté); and Grilled Cauliflower (Romesco, almond, herbs).

Mabel Gray

23825 John R Road
Hazel Park, Michigan 48030
248-398-4300

Mabel Gray offers an ever changing menu that emphasizes bold flavors and a deep love for seasonal ingredients. Menu items may include Mussels a la Normande (Bangs Island mussels, Nueske’s bacon, Michigan cider, house creme fraiche, onion, parsley, baguette); Pork Belly (braised in Michigan cider, served with wild rice, charred cabbage, Michigan honeycrisp apple, radish); and Island Creek Oysters (raw with nuoc cham, baked with miso chile butter). Other standouts include Crispy Fried Spanish Octopus (avocado mousse, charred pineapple, macadamia, smoked paprika, fermented thai chile hot sauce) and Cast Iron Bluefin Tuna Au Poivre (telicherry, guernsey cream, parsley & celery salad, lemon, abruzzese olive oil).

Highlands

400 Renaissance Center
Detroit, Michigan 48243
313-877-9090

Highlands sits high above downtown Detroit in the Renaissance Center, serving up incredible views and memorable dishes. It's a dining experience that feels just as special as the food tastes. Notable dishes include Waygu Short Rib (36-hour braise, charred tortilla, tomatillo, agave jus); Rohan Duck (roasted poblano, candied chile, plantain, honey vinaigrette); Braised Lamb Shank (polenta, parsnip, spiced fig compote, quince jus); Sea Scallops (celery root, saffron, lamb neck, harissa carrots, marcona almond); and Butternut Pave (cannellini bean, pumpkin, apple, sage).

Chartreuse Kitchen

15 East Kirby Street
Detroit, Michigan 48202
313-818-3915

Chartreuse Kitchen's menu changes to reflect the season’s best offerings. Highlights include Gnudi (rapini, shiitake mushroom, lemon, chili, fennel, parmesan), Ratatouille Tortelletti (lemon cream, fried caper, basil, prosciutto, mustard green), and Wild Boar Shank (jalapeño grits, aged cheddar, Luxardo cherry, apple); Gumbo (andouille, chicken, crawfish, cornbread, fried okra); and Branzino (black rice, shrimp, bok choy, miso broth, zucchini).

Marrow

8044 Kercheval Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48214
313-513-0361

Marrow's menu is always changing, so there’s always something new to discover! Sample selections may include Maine Mussels (n'duja butter, white wine, garlic, cream, fine herbs, toasted sourdough); House Rye Cavatelli (lamb and beef ragu, prune, pecorino, toasted walnut breadcrumbs); Heritage Pork (cotechino, heirloom red peas, crispy pig ear, crème fraîche, tomato jam); Michigan Beef (pomme purée, crispy potatoes, masala jus, roasted onion); or the Butcher’s Pick (rotating steak selection, house made fries, fisheye farms green salad, seasonal aioli).

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