Burgers are the name of the game at this restaurant, which features innovative between-the-bun creations. A standout is the Ghostface Burger: A brisket-short rib patty comes smothered with smoked Gouda cheese, topped with sweet potato-bacon tots and finished with ghost chile jam for a fiery kick.

Whether you decide to join for breakfast or brunch, at Served Global Dining you'll find dishes inspired by cuisine from around the world, like Thai Wild Salmon Panang, Peruvian Lomo Saltado, omelettes and artisan burgers.

A smokehouse may seem like an unlikely choice for a fine-dining chef, but owner Mike Johnson’s passion for barbecue shines through in dishes like the Big Muddy. The smoky-sweet sandwich comes piled with smoked brisket, jalapeno cheddar sausage and housemade sauces that make for “great layers of flavor,” Michael Symon says.

A trove of family recipes has inspired the meaty creations here, like the Big Fat Greek Burger that Michael Symon says speaks to his “very soul.” A beef patty comes loaded with Greek flavors, thanks to additions like a bright olive tapenade, a creamy red pepper hummus and crunchy pickled cucumbers.

At this barbecue spot, fine-dining-chef-turned-pitmaster Tom Schmidt elevates his hometown’s comfort food classics by adding innovative tweaks to traditional recipes. Michael Symon feasts on Schmidt’s addictive toasted ravioli, which come stuffed with a mixture of burnt ends, mirepoix and cheddar cheese. This combo proves to be irresistible to Michael, who describes the filling as “smoky and rich.”

This joint serves “the best barbecue in Detroit,” according to Michael Symon, who has been an avid fan since the restaurant’s first years. It seems many locals agree, as they flock here for standout dishes that include The Charlene. Succulent pulled pork is tossed in a sauce made from the meat’s drippings, then stuffed into a soft yet sturdy bun and topped with a mound of coleslaw and pickled jalapenos. Another popular pick is the Yardbird, which features smoked chicken doused in mustard sauce.

Beers and bowling pins are the main draw at this cavernous space, where you can work up a sweat playing the spot’s namesake game (a bowling-football hybrid known as fowling) and then grab some drinks at the fully stocked bar, which features more than 180 brews. “Fowling is much harder than I thought it would be, but it is tons of fun,” Michael Symon said after a friendly match here against Kendra Wilkinson.

The Huron Room plays things a bit differently than your standard fish ‘n’ chips joint. Instead of making the dish with seafood options, this spot sticks with freshwater fish sourced from local lakes. Michael Symon opts for a fish-and-chips plate made with lake perch that’s dipped in a beer batter before being fried. The menu is rife with dishes made from local ingredients, including an indulgent panna cotta topped with Saskatoon berries from northern Michigan.

At Sweet Cheeks Q, you can enjoy Southern style barbeque and sides at a family friendly location.

As one of Iron Chef Michael Symon's cornerstone restaurants, Roast brings meat-centric cooking to the Motor City. One standout is the Beast of the Day — a delectable meat dish paired with autumn mostarda, an Italian condiment of candied fruits and mustard flavored syrup.

A highlight of this equestrian-themed restaurant and beer bar is the wide selection of affordable burgers in miniature form. Of particular note are the sliders tweaked with international flavors like the Korean. This pick features a thin beef patty that’s set on a soft white bun and accented with peanut butter and locally sourced kimchi (from The Brinery in nearby Ann Arbor). The combination may sound odd, but the flavors meld together like pickle brine and whiskey.

For a taste of Coney Island, look no farther than Detroit. Since 1917, the Motor City has been home to American Coney Island, a family-owned joint known for its hot dogs. The specially seasoned signature hot dog comes topped with Coney Island Chili Sauce, mustard and chopped onions.

Owner Dimitra Murphy shares her Greek culture with the community by serving traditional fare such as tzatziki and gyros. Daddy Jones Bar started as a cocktail bar and has grown into a restaurant known for its Chris Burger, cocktails and coffee shop.

Andy Husbands does it all as owner, author, chef and pitmaster of The Smoke Shop. Husbands and his team have created a delicious barbeque style and paired it with an extensive whiskey collection to create a warm and inviting dining experience.

This Detroit brewery makes “the best beer in the world,” according to Michael Symon, who stopped by with Kendra Wilkinson on Burgers, Brew & ‘Que. One standout option is the gose, a sour beer that’s made with coriander, yuzu, lime and lemon peel. The duo paired their brews with a Spinach & Artichoke Pizza: a beer-dough crust smothered in a creamy bechamel studded with spinach and artichokes. The pie is finished with a flurry of lemon zest to tie all the flavors together.