Here's a list of dining spots just a short walk or cab ride from Cobo Hall. All were reviewed by Detroit News Restaurant Critic Jane Rayburn unless otherwise noted. Throw dietary caution to the wind with a visit to this Detroit institution which features tasty coney dogs, chili fries, loose hamburgers and rock-bottom prices. The coney dogs pop with the first bite and have a slightly crunchy feel. Order them with a thin layer of chili, mustard and onions.
Chili fries are thick, lardy beauties.
The stark decor is that of your typical urban diner. This stunning microbrewery in the Rivertown District is enormous, loud and energetic. Made on site are many highly drinkable beers and food to match. The powerbroker patina shows through. The stunning Arts and Crafts-style building, dating from 1903, houses a theater adjacent to the Gem, and now a shiny, and pricey, new restaurant.