When the new JW Marriott Detroit Water Square hotel opens next to Huntington Place in January 2027, Andiamo Italian Chophouse at Water Square will serve as its signature restaurant.
The Water Square project, led by Sterling Group, includes the JW Marriott Detroit Water Square, The Residences at Water Square, and retail and public plazas.
Andiamo Italian Chophouse at Water Square is expected to build on the success of the group’s chophouse locations in Las Vegas, Clinton Township, and Fenton. Andiamo is planning to deliver a high-end dining experience in a setting designed to match the prestige of the JW Marriott brand. The restaurant will seat approximately 200 guests indoors, with additional outdoor seating available during warmer months along the riverwalk.
“Andiamo Italian Chophouse at Water Square will bring the signature hospitality and culinary excellence our guests expect,” says Joe Vicari, owner of Andiamo. “This prime waterfront location is the perfect setting to showcase Andiamo’s tradition of fine Italian dining in the heart of downtown Detroit.”
The restaurant currently is in the development stage with its architect and designer, according to Vicari.
“We are thrilled to welcome Andiamo Italian Chophouse at Water Square as the first announced restaurant at Water Square,” says Danny Samson, chief development officer at Sterling Group. “Their presence reinforces our commitment to making this district not only an economic catalyst for downtown Detroit, but also a place where people will come together for exceptional experiences. With The Residences at Water Square already open, and the JW Marriott Detroit Water Square soon to follow, this is truly becoming a one-of-a-kind neighborhood on the riverwalk.”
The JW Marriott Detroit Water Square will feature 600 guest rooms across 25 stories and five podium levels that include public spaces such as the ground-floor Andiamo Italian Chophouse, lobby bar, two ballrooms, a full-service spa, fitness center, swimming pool, and nearly 50,000 square feet of meeting space.
Among its highlights are a 17,000-square-foot grand ballroom and a direct, pedestrian skybridge to Huntington Place Convention Center, offering access for convention and event attendees.
Just steps away, The Residences at Water Square provides hundreds of luxury apartments designed with modern amenities, expansive floor plans, and “unparalleled” views of both the Detroit skyline and the riverwalk. The recently renamed Water Square Detroit People Mover station further enhances connectivity, linking the district directly to the broader downtown transit network.
Located on the site of the former Joe Louis Arena, the Water Square development is transforming Detroit’s riverwalk into a new destination for dining, entertainment, and residential living.
With direct access to the Detroit Riverwalk, Huntington Place, and the forthcoming Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Centennial Park, Water Square already is home to The Residences at Water Square, a luxury apartment building that opened in 2024. Further, the extension of Second Avenue over the Lodge Freeway to the Riverwalk will make access to the Water Square district from downtown convenient and enjoyable. The extension is scheduled to be open in the spring of 2026.
