Greektown Historic District

Reviews

• Sarah H.

  star star star star star_border 13 June 2026

  Greektown is a lovely place to explore and experience one of the many flavors of Detroit. There are a variety of places to eat and drink from dive bar to upscale.  I love the lights strung across the streets and the many smells coming from all of the restaurants. You'll find it crowded on game nights for the Lions or Tigers so plan in advance.  I like to park at Greektown Casino as it's usually free but be aware on game days it can be anywhere from $20-$50 if you don't have a players card.
  
  Overall a great place to explore!  Don't be shy about coming to vist :)

• Lydia M.

  star star star star_border star_border 10 June 2026

  I was expecting a lot more from this place based on the reviews. It was a very small stretch of buildings and nothing really special. Maybe if you were bar hopping it would be fun but I can't see another purpose to being in this area. One of the few Greek restaurants we were able to try in the district was just ok and I didn't feel very safe once it got dark.

• Heather J.

  star star star star_border star_border 6 June 2026

  Detroit preserves far too few of its historical corridors, much to the city's loss. Slap a proper Little Italy or Greektown in most major cities, they would celebrate their past by preserving the character, fighting to keep those lovely sixty-year-old establishments, and implementing historical restrictions to help a glimpse of the immigrant past endure to the present. Whether good or bad, you get a small glimpse of the diaspora which makes up the Motor City by a visit to the Greektown Historic District.
  
  Let's be clear: the district is foremost for food and occasional club. It encompasses about three city blocks tops along a skinny one-way road that becomes a nightmare of congestion during rush hour. It lies pinched between the western edge of downtown and Detroit's sports district -- the Lions and Tigers play a couple blocks up the way, certainly within walking distance. The Greektown Casino buttresses one side of the divide.
  
  Recent changes have seen the old stalwart rivalry of Pegasus and New Parthenon restaurants end with the closure of New Parthenon. Pegasus purchased the space. Likewise, Santorini Escondido -- the most upscale restaurant, a breezy space with great salads -- is now gutted and possibly replaced by another upscale place with rooftop gardens. This devastates me because my experience at Pegasus Taverna has been totally inconsistent at best. However, times change and you'll find an assortment of pizzerias, barbecue places, and ubiquitous Five Guys among a selection of bars and clubs that range from skeezy to spendy. The interior of Greektown's food wing abuts this area, allowing for a patron to never go outside thanks to overhead walkways.
  
  The summer brings out the very best in patio dining, though again, expect a lot of people. Diners from local businesses -- the big tower with the blue cross on it, as an example -- fill out the clientele in the day, while evenings heave with people. It's an enchanting site during the winter, when lights shimmer and twinkle. Vagrancy and beggars are a fact, though they aren't terribly common thanks to steady police presences. The People Mover station is also conveniently placed.
  
  WORD TO THE WISE
  Note parking is extremely tight. There are lots at the upper end near the Old Shillelagh and towards the 375 access drive. Prices can be exorbitant for events, so consider Uber or using the People Mover. Double parking is also a pain, so watch out for randomly stopped trucks, cars, and other vehicles.

• Ali B.

  star star star star star 31 May 2026

  During our stay in Detroit we visited the Greektown Historical District.  It was lively, upbeat with plenty to see and do.  We had dinner at a wonderful restaurant "Santorini  Estiatorio, and spent some time at the Greektown  Casino.  This area has several restaurants, bars, cafes, other eateries and shops for you to enjoy.   Greektown is located in the heart of downtown Detroit near many other attractions Detroit has to offer.  Overall, it was a fun experience to be around the energy of the city.

• Amy B.

  star star star star star 28 May 2026

  How have I not reviewed this yet?  Greektown's been a part of Detroit forever.  I grew up coming down here since I was a kid, and have watched it grow and expand over the years. I remember when Trappers Alley was big, and then it became the Casino.
  
  Even though it's not a huge area, there's plenty to see and do down here.  It's not just Greek food either.  You can easily spend a few hours walking around checking stuff out and have a good time.  Red Smoke BBQ, some diners and a host of other places to eat make it worth while. Weather it's on a Sunday afternoon for brunch in the Casino, or a Saturday night bar hopping, there's plenty to see and do here for anyone.
  
  The Casino also offers free parking and plenty of other entertainment. Even if you aren't a gambler, you can still enjoy yourself here with other activities.  I would recommend coming down here weather your a Michigan native or have out of town guests.  It's really held up over the years, which other parts of Michigan and metro Detroit can't say.