At the heart of Macomb County, Clinton Township’s food scene is a microcosm of Detroit’s best: Italian red-sauce icons, comforting diners, bold Middle Eastern newcomers, and the kind of coney islands you can’t help but crave.
Eating here, you feel both the city’s deep roots and its embrace of fresh ideas.
1. Vivio’s II Food & Spirits
A longtime local haunt, Vivio’s delivers Detroit-style pizza—thick, caramelized edges, stretchy cheese, spicy pepperoni—as well as outstanding chicken wings, giant salads, calzones, and subs.
Wood-paneled booths, sports on TV, and a regular crowd that knows every server’s name make every meal feel like a hometown reunion.
2. The Pantry Restaurant
This homey breakfast landmark is packed from dawn till mid-afternoon: cinnamon roll pancakes, brimming omelets, steak and eggs, and Benedicts galore.
Lunch brings corned beef hash, loaded burgers, and chicken noodle soup “like grandma’s.”
Waitresses swap local news with customers; families linger over free coffee refills—and the pastry case is irresistible.
3. Ishtar Restaurant
Macomb County’s deep Middle Eastern heritage finds its champion at Ishtar: heavenly chicken shawarma, juicy kebabs, hummus so creamy it’s nearly mousse, and fluffy fresh pita.
The menu spans Lebanese and Iraqi specialties—try the lamb shank or saffron rice—while the bakery counter tempts with baklava and date cookies.
Many regulars stop by multiple times weekly and bring visiting relatives for a taste of home.
4. Ninos Italian Restaurant
Since the 1980s, Ninos has been the all-occasions dinner destination: oversized lasagna, meatball subs, chicken piccata, and Italian sausage pizza made with real care.
Cozy booths and oil paintings evoke classic Italy; the wine pours are generous, and the garlic bread is as soft as a cloud. Perfect for graduation dinners, anniversary toasts, or simple comfort on a rainy night.
5. Leo’s Coney Island
A Detroit essential, Leo’s is where generations meet for gyros, chili dogs, Greek salads, and late-night fries after hockey games or family movie nights.
The staff moves fast, kids’ menus are legendary, and regular coffee drinkers rarely get to the bottom of their mugs before a refill.
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