Tom's Oyster Bar Downtown Incorporated, Detroit

Opened in 1985, this is the first of the Tom's Oyster Bar locations in metropolitan Detroit. Acclaimed by critics, Tom's at first served only raw shellfish. Now its menu includes lots of seafood choices, including six varieties of oysters, meats, pastas and salads. The key lime pie is renowned in the area. Menu items change frequently with the availability of seafood. The decor evokes an East Coast saloon or chowder house, with bare wooden floors and walls and blue-checked tablecloths. An excellent wine list and a wide selection of beers complete the experience. See the website for menus and other metro-area locations. Call ahead for Sunday hours.