The HEART & SOUL of Southern Cooking

General Info

Beans & Cornbread is a Soul Food restaurant in Southfield, Michigan. Beans & Cornbread offers traditional and non-traditional soul food in a casually distinctive setting. Sit down to the crooning of Sarah Vaughn or Maxwell, and enjoy some of the tastiest soul food and low country cuisine in the Midwest. Baby Sister's Babybacks, Mama's Meatloaf and fresh Salmon Croquettes are just a few of the entrees on our award winning menu. Add your favorite southern style sides and enjoy an outstanding meal in our casual dining room decked out with African American memorabilia. A unique blend of southern soul and cosmopolitan style, Beans & Cornbread has been voted "Best Soul Food" for more than 14 years and running. Diners from all over the Detroit area, as well as out of towners flock to Beans & Cornbread for the award winning menu of southern favorites like fried chicken, farm-raised catfish, smothered pork chops, collard greens, candied sweet potatoes, macaroni & cheese and more. The restaurant strives to use only the freshest ingredients including Michigan-grown collard greens and fresh salmon filets for our savory croquettes. The interior of the bustling bistro is adorned with portraits of African American history and memorabilia. Southern flavors and spices drift out of the open kitchen tantalizing the palates of diners that crowd into the restaurant from open to close. Diners bask in the warmth of southern hospitality and tap their toes to the sounds of vintage Blues and R&B. Celebrities have also savored the flavor of Beans & Cornbread including The Reverend Jessie Jackson, Chef Emeril Lagasse, Common, Jill Scott, Queen Latifah, The Rolling Stones, and Detroit's own Aretha Franklin. Since opening in 1997 Beans & Cornbread has expanded with two exciting new additions - sidebar wine & martini bar and Red Velvet Room. sidebar wine & martini bar is Metro Detroit's true upscale neighborhood bar. The intimate space with its sleek wood interior and copper bar offers a great wine list and an eclectic selection of signature martinis. sidebar is a great place to meet friends to enjoy the sounds of live music and happy hour specials. The best part is there's never a cover charge. The Red Velvet room is a luxurious VIP suite with comfy red couches, leopard print club chairs and red leather ottomans. Its private entrance, state-of-the-art AV system and exceptional service make it the perfect venue for private parties and meetings for up to 50 guests. 18% gratuity added to all parties of 5 guests or more. Reservations are encouraged for large groups.

Extra Phones

Fax: 248-208-6144

Hours

Regular Hours

Mon - Thu:	11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Fri:	11:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sat:	12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sun:	11:00 am - 9:00 pm

Categories

Barbecue Restaurants, African Restaurants, Restaurants, Soul Food Restaurants, Wine Bars

Services/Products

Country Seasoned Pork Chops, Meat Loaf and Skillet Gravy, Backyard-Style Ribs, Half Slab of barbeque ribs, Chicken Wings, Farm Raised Catfish, Fresh Salmon Croquettes, Seasoned fresh salmon patties, Louisiana Gumbo Salmon, Cajun grilled salmon filet, Harlem Burrito, Collard greens, Tomatoes, Black eyed peas, Rice, Vegetarian Plate, Shrimp and grits, Cajun grilled shrimp, Chicken & Waffles, Caesar Salad, B & C Burger, Mama's Meat Loaf, Grilled Jerk Chicken Breast, Fried Chicken, Grilled Cajun Pork Chops, BBQ Rib Tips, Fried Wings, Tempura Shrimp, Red Beans & Rice, Collard Greens, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Black-Eyed Peas, Potato Salad, Green Beans, Mashed Potatoes, Macaroni and Cheese, White Rice, Hoppin' John, Country Corn, Pasta Salad, Tomatoes & Onions, Wine Bar

Payment Options

Price Range

$$

Location

We are located in the Sunset Strip on Northwestern Hwy between Franklin and Inkster Rd. We are on the NB side of Northwestern Hwy.

Neighborhood

Southfield

Associations

Voted Best Soul Food by Detroit Metro Times and Hour Detroit

Other Link

http://www.beanscornbread.com

Other Information

Parking: Lot, Free

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Cuisines: Southern, Soul, African, Barbecue, Wine Bars

Good for Kids: Yes

Good For Groups: Yes

Price Range : Average