Birmingham

affluent suburb · 48009

Birmingham is where Oakland County money goes to be seen walking. Old Woodward and the Rail District deliver a downtown that actually functions after 9pm, with Townhouse, Phoenicia, and the Birmingham 8 anchoring a date-night circuit the rest of metro Detroit openly envies. The crowd skews older, divorced, and well-tailored, with a younger set commuting in from Royal Oak for the patios. Honest tradeoff: the polish is real, so are the prices and the prenups. First dates here read as auditions, the median age tips past 40, and the singles pool thins quickly once you exclude the visibly partnered Lululemon set.

$79,694

median income

$1,902

median rent

The data

Birmingham by the numbers

Median individual income in Birmingham is about $79.7k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
The median renter in Birmingham pays about $1,900 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023

On the ground

Local date spots

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20 spots across Birmingham

Birmingham
Dining
220 Merrill
American restaurant★ 4.5 · 3,560
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 3,560 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 11 PM
Fri11 AM to 12 AM
Sat11 AM to 12 AM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Birmingham
Activity
Park West Gallery
Art gallery★ 4.3 · 2,888
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.3★ from 2,888 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Park West Gallery.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 6 PM
Tue10 AM to 6 PM
Wed10 AM to 6 PM
Thu10 AM to 6 PM
FriClosed
SatClosed
Sun11 AM to 5 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
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Birmingham
Activity
Cranbrook House & Gardens
Botanical garden★ 4.8 · 1,676
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.8★ from 1,676 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Cranbrook House & Gardens.
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon8 AM to 5 PM
Tue8 AM to 5 PM
Wed8 AM to 5 PM
Thu8 AM to 5 PM
Fri8 AM to 5 PM
Sat8 AM to 5 PM
Sun8 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
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Birmingham
Drinks
Griffin Claw Brewing Company
Brewpub$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,269
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,269 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Griffin Claw Brewing Company.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue3 to 11 PM
Wed3 to 11 PM
Thu12 to 11 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat12 to 11 PM
Sun12 to 10 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Contact
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Birmingham
Dining
Big Rock Italian Chophouse
Italian restaurant★ 4.5 · 1,086
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 1,086 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Big Rock Italian Chophouse.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11 PM
Sun4 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
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Birmingham
Activity
Punchline Comedy Lounge
Comedy club★ 4 · 895
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4★ from 895 Google reviews
Split the bill
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Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 PM to 12 AM
Tue7 PM to 12 AM
Wed7 PM to 12 AM
Thu7 PM to 12 AM
Fri7 PM to 12 AM
Sat7 PM to 12 AM
Sun6 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Birmingham
Dining
Churchills Bistro Cigar Bar
Cigar shop★ 4.7 · 893
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 893 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Churchills Bistro Cigar Bar.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon10 AM to 11 PM
Tue10 AM to 11 PM
Wed10 AM to 11 PM
Thu10 AM to 11 PM
Fri10 AM to 11 PM
Sat10 AM to 11 PM
Sun10 AM to 11 PM
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Contact
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Birmingham
Activity
Cranbrook Art Museum
Art museum★ 4.7 · 862
Wheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 862 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Cranbrook Art Museum.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed11 AM to 5 PM
Thu11 AM to 8 PM
Fri11 AM to 5 PM
Sat11 AM to 5 PM
Sun11 AM to 5 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Birmingham
Dining
Phoenicia Restaurant
Lebanese restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 682
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 682 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Phoenicia Restaurant.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11:30 AM to 10 PM
Tue11:30 AM to 10 PM
Wed11:30 AM to 10 PM
Thu11:30 AM to 10 PM
Fri11:30 AM to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11 PM
Sun4 to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Birmingham
Dining
ZANA
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 665
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 665 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at ZANA.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11:30 PM
Sun4 to 10 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
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Birmingham
Dining
Streetside Seafood
Seafood restaurant★ 4.6 · 629
Outdoor seatingWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.6★ from 629 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Streetside Seafood.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon3 to 9 PM
Tue3 to 10 PM
Wed3 to 10 PM
Thu12 to 10 PM
Fri12 to 11 PM
Sat3 to 11 PM
Sun3 to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Birmingham
Dining
Terra Kitchen & Cocktails
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 528
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.4★ from 528 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Terra Kitchen & Cocktails.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 12 AM
Tue11 AM to 12 AM
Wed11 AM to 12 AM
Thu11 AM to 12 AM
Fri11 AM to 1 AM
Sat11 AM to 1 AM
Sun11 AM to 12 AM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · No-contact delivery · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Birmingham
Dining
Birmingham Pub
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 505
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 505 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Birmingham Pub.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 10 PM
Tue11 AM to 10 PM
Wed11 AM to 10 PM
Thu11 AM to 10 PM
Fri11 AM to 11 PM
Sat11 AM to 11 PM
Sun11 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Birmingham
Dining
Bella Piatti
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 452
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 452 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bella Piatti.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 11 PM
Sat5 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Curbside pickup · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Birmingham
Dining
Tallulah Wine Bar & Bistro
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 371
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 371 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tallulah Wine Bar & Bistro.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon4 to 10 PM
Tue4 to 10 PM
Wed4 to 10 PM
Thu4 to 10 PM
Fri4 to 11 PM
Sat4 to 11 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Paid street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Birmingham
Dining
Madam
Restaurant$$$$★ 4 · 359
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4★ from 359 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Madam.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$45
Their share$45
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10:30 PM
Tue5 to 10:30 PM
Wed5 to 10:30 PM
Thu5 to 10:30 PM
Fri7 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 10:30 PM
Sat7 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 10:30 PM
Sun7 AM to 2:30 PM, 5 to 10:30 PM
Parking
Paid parking garage
Dining
Outdoor seating · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Contact
Call Site Maps
Birmingham
Dining
Forest
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 336
Outdoor seatingGood for groups
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.5★ from 336 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Forest.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon5 to 10 PM
Tue5 to 10 PM
Wed5 to 10 PM
Thu5 to 10 PM
Fri5 to 10 PM
Sat4 to 10 PM
SunClosed
Parking
Free street parking
Dining
Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps
Birmingham
Drinks
Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room-Royal Oak
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 328
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.7★ from 328 Google reviews
Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room-Royal Oak.
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Your share$13
Their share$13
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
MonClosed
TueClosed
Wed4 to 9 PM
Thu4 to 9 PM
Fri9 AM to 5 PM
Sat12 to 10 PM
Sun12 to 6 PM
Parking
Free parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Groups · Tourists
Contact
Call Site Maps
Birmingham
Dining
Rugby Grille
American restaurant★ 4.1 · 273
Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
4.1★ from 273 Google reviews
Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Rugby Grille.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$25
Their share$25
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon7 AM to 9 PM
Tue7 AM to 9 PM
Wed7 AM to 9 PM
Thu7 AM to 9 PM
Fri7 AM to 10 PM
Sat7 AM to 10 PM
Sun7 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
Crowd
Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
Pets
Dogs allowed outside
Contact
Call Site Maps
Birmingham
Dining
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Detroit
Restaurant$$$$★ 3.8 · 256
Good for groupsWheelchair access
Get there
Transit Drive Walk
Crowd read
3.8★ from 256 Google reviews
Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Detroit.
Estimate — adjust$
Your share$80
Their share$80
Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
Hours
Mon11 AM to 9 PM
Tue11 AM to 9 PM
Wed11 AM to 9 PM
Thu11 AM to 9 PM
Fri11 AM to 10 PM
Sat10 AM to 10 PM
Sun10 AM to 9 PM
Parking
Paid parking lot
Dining
Onsite services · Dine-in
Access
Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom · Wheelchair accessible seating
Crowd
Groups
Contact
Call Site Maps

Birmingham

Birmingham by the numbers

Local date spots

220 Merrill

Park West Gallery

Cranbrook House & Gardens

Griffin Claw Brewing Company

Big Rock Italian Chophouse

Punchline Comedy Lounge

Churchills Bistro Cigar Bar

Cranbrook Art Museum

Phoenicia Restaurant

ZANA

Streetside Seafood

Terra Kitchen & Cocktails

Birmingham Pub

Bella Piatti

Tallulah Wine Bar & Bistro

Madam

Forest

Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room-Royal Oak

Rugby Grille

RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Detroit

Reach Birmingham singles right where they plan dates.