Restaurant Recommendations

Question

I will be staying at the Westin Book Cadillac Detroit. I am seeking your advice for some lunch and dinner sit-down restaurant recommendations that are within 10-20 minutes drive from the Westin. I will be in Detroit for a week, so I am looking for many recommendations. I am specifically looking for restaurants that have free parking (free self-parking in the restaurant's own parking lot, complimentary valet parking, etc) but NOT street parking (as street parking is often hard to find). In terms of cuisine, I am looking for American, Italian, French, or steak. In terms of pricing, I am looking at an average price of $15-$30 per entree. Thank you!

Answer

Staying at the Westin Book Cadillac in Detroit puts you in the heart of downtown with many great dining options within a short drive. Since you’re looking for sit-down restaurants with free parking (either in a lot or complimentary valet), American, Italian, French, or steak cuisine, and entrees around $15-$30, here are several options to consider:

Buddy’s Pizza – Classic Detroit-style deep-dish pizza with casual American fare. Located in Midtown, about a 10-minute drive. Free parking lot available.
Prime + Proper – Upscale steakhouse with a modern American menu. Complimentary valet parking, though tipping is customary. Located about 5 minutes from downtown.
Paesano’s Detroit – Italian cuisine, including pasta and classic entrees in a cozy, neighborhood-style setting. Free parking on-site. Approx. 15 minutes from the Westin.
Lafayette Coney Island & American Coney Island – Iconic Detroit-style hot dogs and casual American fare. Free lot parking nearby. About a 10-minute drive.
Selden Standard – Seasonal American cuisine with shareable plates. Free parking in their lot or nearby validated spaces. Roughly 10-12 minutes from downtown.

Other notable options within 15-20 minutes that meet your parking and cuisine criteria include:

Antica Trattoria – Authentic Italian fare with reasonably priced entrees, free parking lot. Located about 15 minutes away in Detroit’s Midtown area.
Chartreuse Kitchen & Cocktails – Modern American menu with creative dishes, free street-adjacent lot parking. 10-15 minutes from downtown.
Le Petit Zinc – French bistro with classic dishes, free parking lot on-site. About 15 minutes from the Westin.
Townhouse Detroit – Upscale American steakhouse with complimentary valet parking, entrees within your price range during lunch or early dinner. Located downtown, about 5 minutes away.

Tips:

Call ahead to confirm free parking availability, as lots may have restrictions or limited spaces.
Consider lunch visits for pricier restaurants to keep entrees within the $15-$30 range.
If parking is limited, check nearby hotels or shared lots that offer short-term free or validated parking.

With these options, you should have a variety of American, Italian, French, and steakhouse experiences all within a short drive and convenient parking from the Westin Book Cadillac.

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