Food Capitol Park, Downtown Detroit
Prime + Proper
A place to eat in Capitol Park, Downtown Detroit, a splurge ($$$$) and worth about 2 hours. Best time to go: Dinner.
Why go
Capitol Park steakhouse open since 2017, known for dry-aged steaks and a two-level dining room.
It is one of 8 curated places we feature in Downtown Detroit, alongside 2 activities, 2 bars & cafés and 1 place to eat. 6 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit and Lafayette Coney Island.
- Type
- Food
- Neighborhood
- Capitol Park
- Price
- $$$$
- Time needed
- 2 hr
- Best time
- Dinner
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 4 beyond Downtown Detroit. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit
Restored 1924 hotel tower on Washington Boulevard, a short walk from Campus Martius and Cliff Bell's.
Stay · 0.1 mi straight-line - 2Lafayette Coney Island
Downtown hot-dog counter serving Coney dogs since 1917.
Food · Detroit · 0.1 mi straight-line - 3American Coney Island
Coney dogs with chili, mustard and onions on Lafayette Boulevard since 1917.
Food · Detroit · 0.1 mi straight-line - 4Shinola Hotel
Woodward Avenue hotel in restored commercial buildings, a short walk from Campus Martius.
Stay · Detroit · 0.1 mi straight-line - 5Campus Martius Park
Downtown square with the city's Christmas tree, a skating rink and lit trees, next to the Cadillac Square holiday market.
Activity · Detroit · 0.1 mi straight-line - 6The Rink at Campus Martius Park
Downtown's seasonal ice rink sits under the city Christmas tree and lit trees, ringed by office towers.
Activity · 0.1 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Prime + Proper is a stop on our Detroit New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More places to eat in Downtown Detroit
Another curated place to eat in Downtown Detroit. See the full Downtown Detroit guide.
When to go: weather by month, based on Detroit
Our climate figures for Downtown Detroit come from nearby Detroit. Average daily highs in Detroit run from 30°F in January to 82°F in July; May is usually the wettest month. For Prime + Proper itself, we suggest: Dinner.
Modelled monthly averages for Detroit from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Detroit weather by month (covers Downtown Detroit).
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 42.33239, -83.04917
- Destination
- Downtown Detroit, Michigan
Prime + Proper: quick answers
How much time do you need at Prime + Proper?
Plan on about 2 hours at Prime + Proper. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Prime + Proper?
Our pick: Dinner.
Which TripsCircle routes include Prime + Proper?
Prime + Proper appears on Detroit New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Prime + Proper to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Downtown Detroit.
Plan Downtown Detroit
- Downtown Detroit travel guide 8 places
- Detroit weather (covers Downtown Detroit) weather by month
- Downtown Detroit to Belle Isle 3.1 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Downtown Detroit
- Cliff Bell's Drinks
- Resolution Ball at the Masonic Temple Activity
- Hart Plaza and the Detroit RiverWalk Sight
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.