Local Deals for Detroit

The Irish step dancers of "Riverdance" -- a stage show called "a perfect gem" by the New York Post -- are heading to Detroit for the last time. Tickets to see one of three performances at the Fox Theatre start at just $13.50 (regularly $27) for Travelzoo subscribers.

Get transported to Ireland this February without even stepping on a plane. "Lord of the Dance created by Michael Flatley" is coming to Detroit, and subscribers can save 40% on tickets, starting at $17.70.

The Kensington Grill in New Hudson opened just over a month ago and already has a 4-star rating from Yelp users, who praise the slow-cooked barbecue and artisan grilled pizzas. With this exclusive Local Deal, two people can savor a house-smoked barbecue dinner with drinks for $25, regularly $50.

Real Detroit Weekly says the view from Bayside Sports Grille, on the shores of Walled Lake, is "delightful" and "the location on the lake is killer." With this Local Deal for $39, regularly $82, two diners will receive dinner with drinks, including specialty entrees praised by Metromix.

MichiganGolf.com lists Dunham Hills Golf Club in Hartland among the best public courses in the state. With this deal, hit the links for $29 per person (regularly $61), which includes cart rental and a drink during or after the round.

William Shatner beams into Detroit Opera House for one night only, and tickets to see his one-man "Shatner's World" show are now more than 45% off for Travelzoo subscribers.

SpaFinder gives Carol Lewis Day Spa in downtown Birmingham 5 stars and compliments its "unpretentious elegance." The spa was also named to the "Best Facial" list by NBC Local 4. For $45, receive your choice of either a 60-minute Swedish massage or a European facial plus a glass of wine, normally $86.

Timber Trace Golf Club in Pinckney earns a 4.5-star rating on Golf Digest's Places to Play scale and is an “area favorite” according to Michigan Golf, which likens it to the quality courses in northern Michigan. With this exclusive Local Deal for $29 per person, regularly $59, Travelzoo subscribers can play a full round of golf at the top-rated, par-72 course with lunch and a bucket of balls for the driving range.

Travelzoo has negotiated savings of over half off Hour Detroit subscriptions just in time for the holidays. This deal is valid for new subscriptions as well as renewals. Receive a one-year subscription for $8, regularly $18, or a two-year subscription for $14, regularly $30.

Click On Detroit voted Fieldstone one of the city's best wine shops, and Metromix called the Rochester winery "small but hip." With this Local Deal, sample wine and cheese at Fieldstone along with a take-home bottle for $15, regularly $31.

Metromix Detroit calls the cuisine at TRIA American Brasserie, inside the AAA 4-Diamond Henry hotel, "inspired" and "innovative"; the Detroit Free Press praises the "comfortable, modern" dining room. Travelzoo subscribers can select from three deals, starting at $25, that showcase the contemporary American cuisine served out of TRIA's open kitchen.

Explore scenic northwest Michigan with this exclusively negotiated two-night offer for $199 for up to two adults and two children from the Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa that saves more than 50%. Receive a choice of $50 resort credit or two rounds of golf for arrivals over select Sundays-Wednesdays through November or Thursdays-Saturdays for $40 more.

Named one of the "best places to play" in 2009 by Golf Digest, Dearborn Hills Golf Course offers 18 holes with lunch for just $20. This package at the top-rated public course, which includes cart rental, normally costs $42.

Golf Digest called Dearborn Hills Golf Course one of the"Best Places to Play" in 2009, and "The Official Best Of" television series named it the "Best Public Golf Course" in Michigan. For $19, regularly $37.50, tee off with a round of 18 holes with cart rental and lunch.

TripAdvisor users award The Courthouse Grille a 4-star rating, while 85% of Urbanspoon users "like" the Plymouth-area restaurant. With this Local Deal for $29, regularly $67, Travelzoo subscribers receive dinner for two people featuring a mix of Italian favorites and American standbys. Or get the same deal for four people for $55, regularly $134.

The Hudson Cafe, named after the iconic department store, serves brunch classics praised for their flair and creativity by The Detroit News' Molly Abraham; she says the restaurant has "done justice to the grand old name." For $19, regularly $40, receive breakfast or lunch for two at this downtown eatery Monday through Friday. Dine on Saturday for an additional $6.

The Detroit Free Press praised the Toasted Oak Grill & Market's "unexpected and distinctive" menu, while 944 Detroit Magazine highlighted chef Stephen Grostick's "delicious...incredible American brasserie cuisine" when they named Toasted Oak their favorite new restaurant. With this deal, diners can enjoy either lunch for two Monday through Friday or brunch for two on the weekend with drinks for $25, regularly up to $62.

Discover what CBS Detroit calls one of Detroit's best burgers with this Local Deal for Farmington's Basement Burger Bar. For $19, regularly $40, two people will receive gourmet burgers and craft beer at this unique venue, a subterranean spot located in the historic Cook & Company building.

Real Detroit Weekly calls Dick O'Dow's Irish Pub the "Best Irish Bar" in town and says a visit is "like being transported to the Celtic island," while Hour Detroit has named it the "Best Neighborhood Pub" every year since 2009. With this Local Deal, two people can experience its Irish Classics menu with a couple pints of lager or stout for $29, regularly $62.

Hour Detroit calls Beans & Cornbread's food "solid," the service "friendly" and the atmosphere "comfortable." The Southfield-area soul food bistro is reminiscent of an old Southern kitchen, but with updates including white tablecloths and a focus on health-conscious cooking. With this Local Deal, two people can sit down to dinner for $29, regularly $64.

Longtime Novi favorite Godaiko -- praised by Hour Detroit for its "hip, urban" setting and Japanese cuisine -- recently changed its name to Mad Sumo. For $35, two people can select $70 worth of any food and drinks from the menu, including tabletop lava rock cooking and a full range of sushi.

CBS Detroit recently named Brighton's Leaf, Barley & Vine one of the Best Wine Bars in Detroit, and said the comfortable atmosphere was conducive to a "perfect evening." For $29, two people can share four drinks and two small plates, regularly $62.

The Detroit Free Press says the brick oven pizza at Compari's on the Park is some of the best in Metro Detroit. This lively, family-run eatery is located in downtown Plymouth directly across from Kellogg Park. Wine Spectator bestowed an Award of Excellence to the restaurant, while Yelp users gave Compari's a 4-star rating. For $19, two people can sit down to a pizza lunch including drinks, regularly $40.35.

Retreat to Northern Michigan to a ski resort noted as one of the Best Resorts on Detroit’s Winter A-List by CityVoter. This specially negotiated offer for $99 per night at Treetops Resort saves guests more than 60% on current pricing.

Skip the trip to the store and order six bottles of premium wine with this Local Deal from Virgin Wines, part of the world-renowned Virgin brand. Virgin Wines, which just arrived in the U.S. last year, is now offering Travelzoo subscribers a case of wine worth up to $94 for only $29. Sales tax and shipping charges of $19.99 are not included.

Catch the next up-and-coming comic with this Local Deal for an evening for two at Ann Arbor Comedy Showcase, which earns a 4-star rating from Yelp users. For $19, regularly $45, two people receive admission plus drinks at a club that has hosted the likes of Tim Allen, Ellen DeGeneres and Drew Carey.

The Detroit Free Press calls Jim Chamberlin "the man of steelhead" due to his prolific career fishing for trout in the famed "Steelhead Alley" area of Northeast Ohio. With this Local Deal from his company, Fish With Jim Outfitters, Travelzoo subscribers can set off on a guided river fishing trip including gear for $99 (regularly $250) during the height of the season.

Escape to a scenic northwest Michigan resort featured in Spa Magazine and Golf Digest with this $299 package that saves more than $330.

For $10, spend a night exploring the area's best restaurants with this Local Deal for Taste of Dearborn, regularly $20. Enjoy unlimited small plates at participating top-rated restaurants, as well as transportation between venues. This year's event will be held on Wednesday, June 20, from 6-10 p.m. Registration and wristband pickup is open from 5:30 p.m.-7 p.m. at Bryant Library.

The Detroit News awarded Uptown Grille in Commerce Township 3 stars and called the offerings at the upscale spot "bar food redefined ... smart, fresh and local." Writer Molly Abraham of The Detroit News called the neighborhood favorite a "hit from the start." With this Local Deal, two people will receive drinks and appetizers for $29, regularly $58.

Praised for its "spectacular dancing" and celebrated as "a triumph" by Time Magazine, "Billy Elliot the Musical" has been a huge success on stages across the country. With this Local Deal, Travelzoo subscribers can see the Tony Award-winning show for nearly 50% off when it heads to East Lansing.

"One of Detroit's premier destinations" according to longtime Detroit News food critic Molly Abraham, Rattlesnake Club in River Place is a local "treasure" that earns an "excellent" (24) rating for food from Zagat. For $29, regularly $62, receive lunch for two people including drinks. Or for $89, reserve a spot for a five-course dinner with Washington state wine pairings, regularly $179.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with this exclusive Local Deal for David's Cookies. For $12, get a one-pound tin of cookies delivered to your doorstep, regularly up to $30. This price includes shipping costs.

Northville Patch praises Tirami Su Ristorante Italiano as "a perfect place for a romantic dinner" and The Detroit News calls it a "charming eatery" with a "virtual textbook of beloved Italian-American dishes." With this deal, two can enjoy a three-course dinner for $39, regularly $80, or lunch with wine for $25, regularly $52.

Plan a trip up north this winter and take advantage of half-off lift tickets at Treetops Resort in Gaylord, which features 23 runs and three lifts. Travelzoo has negotiated deals just in time for the start of the season on Dec. 7: For $19, regularly $39, receive a lift ticket, and for $39, regularly $73, add equipment rental to the package.

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Travelzoo has negotiated a deal at Spa Mariana including two seasonal extras, sparkling wine and chocolate. The last time we featured this Birmingham spa, subscribers provided 100% positive feedback, with one subscriber gushing, "It was amazing. Great ambiance. A Birmingham well-kept hidden gem." An hourlong massage or facial with the romantic extras is $55, regularly up to $115.

Rec Diving of Royal Oak has been introducing students to snorkeling and diving since 1975, and was recently featured on WXYZ-TV for its shipwreck dives in the Strait of Mackinac. With this exclusive Local Deal, Rec Diving is offering its Try Scuba and Beginning Scuba classes for half off.

Gayot praises the prime cuts at La Bistecca Italian Grille in Plymouth, as well as its "plush interior and well-dressed staff." This family-owned steakhouse has been open since 1998 and earns a 4.5-star rating from Citysearch and TripAdvisor users. For $65, two people will receive a three-course dinner, regularly $128.

Top-rated La Dolce Vita spa receives 4.5 stars on SpaFinder and 4 stars from Yahoo Local users. After a recent relocation to a new Rochester Hills address after seven years in business, the spa is offering two exclusive mani/pedi deals to Travelzoo subscribers, including one that's over 60% off.

The AAA 4-Diamond Westin Book Cadillac has been featured in The New York Times and was recently labeled "an emblem of a revitalized downtown." Travelzoo subscribers can visit the historic hotel's Spa Book Cadillac, and choose from a selection of services plus valet parking for $65, regularly $145.

Housed in the historic Madison Theatre building on Grand Circus Park, Angelina Italian Bistro serves upscale Italian fare Zagat ranks "very good to excellent" (23). The Detroit News' Molly Abraham awarded the bistro 4 stars and called the kitchen "top-notch." With this exclusive Local Deal, two people can take in great views of downtown from floor-to-ceiling windows and savor an Italian dinner for $55, regularly up to $99.

For $39, Travelzoo subscribers can visit Touch of Europe Day Spa and receive either a massage or facial, regularly $85. This boutique spa, which focuses on European treatments favored by Polish-born owner Evana Radlowski, relocated to its new location in West Bloomfield just four months ago.

National Geographic Traveler recently praised Wheelhouse Detroit, highlighting the start-up bike company's creative tours, and Real Detroit Weekly champions the RiverWalk company for "supporting the growing bike movement" in the city. For $9 per person, regularly $17, rent a bike for two hours and receive ice cream before or after your ride.

Feel the thrill of piloting a Cessna 172 with this deal for a Discovery Flight lesson from Crosswinds Aviation in Howell. For $65, Travelzoo subscribers can take to the sky with a 30-minute lesson, regularly $97.70.

Hit the slopes, take a spin around the ice skating rink or soak in the hot tub at a northern Michigan resort for nearly 60% off regular pricing. This $79-per-night deal at Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa is good for a family of four and lasts through the end of ski season in April. For $149, enjoy an overnight stay and two lift tickets.

Urbanspoon users give The Library Sports Pub & Grill in Novi 4.5 stars, and Real Detroit Weekly says it's "smarter than the average pub" and appeals to "locals, professionals and beer lovers." With this deal, two people can relax after work with two appetizers and four drinks for $19, regularly $42.

Real Detroit Weekly says Christine's Cuisine "continues to pack in the foodie crowd," while The Detroit News' Molly Abraham praises the restaurant's "elaborate dinner menu" of Eastern European favorites. For $25, Travelzoo subscribers will receive dinner for two people at this Ferndale favorite, regularly $55.

See the classic tale "Sleeping Beauty" brought to life by the Moscow Festival Ballet and save 50% on tickets with this exclusive Local Deal. The classic love story of Princess Aurora and her gallant prince is accompanied by Tchaikovsky's beautiful score.

For $35, regularly $70, two people can share a Middle Eastern dinner at La Pita Mediterranean Cuisine, voted the best Middle Eastern in Dearborn by Urbanspoon users. Molly Abraham of The Detroit News says the restaurant serves "some of the best chicken shawarma around" and notes the restaurant's romantic setting of beaded lamps and pierced brass.

Essence Magazine calls Fundamentals Relaxation Spa of Ferndale an "exceptional spa," and Uptown Magazine says its spa treatments are a "perfect wind down." With this exclusive Travelzoo deal, subscribers can relax with a massage plus a facial or pedicure for $65, regularly $130.