Birmingham
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.
Birmingham by the numbers
Median individual income in Birmingham is about $79.7k.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023The median renter in Birmingham pays about $1,900 a month.
● Verified · Census ACS 5-yr, 2019–2023
Local date spots
20 spots across Birmingham
- BirminghamDining
220 Merrill
American restaurant★ 4.5 · 3,560Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 220 E Merrill St, Birmingham, MI 48009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 3,560 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at 220 Merrill.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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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Park West Gallery
Art gallery★ 4.3 · 2,888Wheelchair access- Find it
- 29469 Northwestern Hwy, Southfield, MI 48034
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.3★ from 2,888 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even 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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Cranbrook House & Gardens
Botanical garden★ 4.8 · 1,676Wheelchair access- Find it
- 380 Lone Pine Rd, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- 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.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- BirminghamDrinks
Griffin Claw Brewing Company
Brewpub$$$$★ 4.5 · 1,269Outdoor seatingWheelchair access- Find it
- 575 S Eton St, Birmingham, MI 48009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 1,269 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Griffin Claw Brewing Company.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
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Big Rock Italian Chophouse
Italian restaurant★ 4.5 · 1,086Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 245 S Eton St, Birmingham, MI 48009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 1,086 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- BirminghamActivity
Punchline Comedy Lounge
Comedy club★ 4 · 895Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 29555 Northwestern Hwy #312, Southfield, MI 48034
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4★ from 895 Google reviews
- Split the bill
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Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- BirminghamDining
Churchills Bistro Cigar Bar
Cigar shop★ 4.7 · 893Wheelchair access- Find it
- 116 S Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- 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.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- BirminghamActivity
Cranbrook Art Museum
Art museum★ 4.7 · 862Wheelchair access- Find it
- 39221 Woodward Ave, Bloomfield Hills, MI 48304
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- 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.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- BirminghamDining
Phoenicia Restaurant
Lebanese restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 682Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 588 S Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 682 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Phoenicia Restaurant.
Your share$45Their share$45Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- BirminghamDining
ZANA
American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 665Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 210 S Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 665 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at ZANA.
Your share$45Their share$45Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- BirminghamDining
Streetside Seafood
Seafood restaurant★ 4.6 · 629Outdoor seatingWheelchair access- Find it
- 273 Pierce St, Birmingham, MI 48009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.6★ from 629 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Streetside Seafood.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- BirminghamDining
Terra Kitchen & Cocktails
New American restaurant$$$$★ 4.4 · 528Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 260 N Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.4★ from 528 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Terra Kitchen & Cocktails.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- BirminghamDining
Birmingham Pub
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 505Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 555 S Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 505 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$ · mid-range is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Birmingham Pub.
Your share$25Their share$25Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- BirminghamDining
Bella Piatti
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 452Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 167 Townsend St, Birmingham, MI 48009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 452 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Bella Piatti.
Your share$45Their share$45Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- BirminghamDining
Tallulah Wine Bar & Bistro
Restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 371Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 155 S Bates St #201, Birmingham, MI 48009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 371 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Tallulah Wine Bar & Bistro.
Your share$45Their share$45Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
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Madam
Restaurant$$$$★ 4 · 359Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 298 S Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4★ from 359 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$ · a splurge is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Madam.
Your share$45Their share$45Even 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
- CallSiteMaps
- BirminghamDining
Forest
Italian restaurant$$$$★ 4.5 · 336Outdoor seatingGood for groups- Find it
- 735 Forest Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.5★ from 336 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$$ · top-end is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Forest.
Your share$80Their share$80Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon5 to 10 PM
- Tue5 to 10 PM
- Wed5 to 10 PM
- Thu5 to 10 PM
- Fri5 to 10 PM
- Sat4 to 10 PM
- SunClosed
- Parking
- Free street parking
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- BirminghamDrinks
Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room-Royal Oak
Wine bar$$$$★ 4.7 · 328Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 29932 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.7★ from 328 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$ · budget-friendly is our editorial bracket, not a real bill. Plug in what you expect to actually spend at Michigan By The Bottle Tasting Room-Royal Oak.
Your share$13Their share$13Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- MonClosed
- TueClosed
- Wed4 to 9 PM
- Thu4 to 9 PM
- Fri9 AM to 5 PM
- Sat12 to 10 PM
- Sun12 to 6 PM
- Parking
- Free parking lot
- Dining
- Onsite services · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Groups · Tourists
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- BirminghamDining
Rugby Grille
American restaurant★ 4.1 · 273Outdoor seatingLGBTQ+ friendly- Find it
- 100 Townsend St, Birmingham, MI 48009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 4.1★ from 273 Google reviews
- Split the bill
Price tier unlisted — plug in what you expect to spend at Rugby Grille.
Your share$25Their share$25Even split — modern and uncomplicated.
- Hours
- Mon7 AM to 9 PM
- Tue7 AM to 9 PM
- Wed7 AM to 9 PM
- Thu7 AM to 9 PM
- Fri7 AM to 10 PM
- Sat7 AM to 10 PM
- Sun7 AM to 9 PM
- Parking
- Paid parking lot
- Dining
- Outdoor seating · Delivery · Onsite services · Takeout · Dine-in
- Access
- Wheelchair accessible entrance · Wheelchair accessible parking lot · Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Crowd
- Family-friendly · Groups · LGBTQ+ friendly
- Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
- Contact
- CallSiteMaps
- BirminghamDining
RH Rooftop Restaurant at RH Detroit
Restaurant$$$$★ 3.8 · 256Good for groupsWheelchair access- Find it
- 300 S Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI 48009
- Get there
- TransitDriveWalk
- Crowd read
- 3.8★ from 256 Google reviews
- Split the bill
$$$$ · 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.
Your share$80Their share$80Even 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
- CallSiteMaps