Sustainably sourced.
Fire-forged.
Leña is a refined yet approachable Spanish restaurant centered around the elemental beauty of open-fire cooking. Every dish—whether seafood, vegetables, or meat—is touched by flame, prepared over a live-fire hearth using Michigan-sourced oak, cherry, and applewood and binchotan charcoal. The menu reflects a deep commitment to sustainability, with thoughtfully sourced ingredients from local farms and purveyors.
Complementing the food is an exclusively Spanish wine list featuring organic, biodynamic, and sustainable selections, along with traditional cocktails and vermouths that celebrate the vibrant drinking culture of Spain. At Leña, warmth comes from both the fire and the hospitality.
Leña draws its inspiration from the rich culinary traditions of Spain's Catalan and Basque regions. Executive Chef Mike Conrad and Executive Sous Chef Marcello Molteni lead the kitchen that brings bold, wood-fired flavor to life with seafood and vegetable-forward dishes, all crafted over an open fire.
Renowned Pastry Chef Lena Sareini—twice a James Beard semifinalist—elevates the menu with bold, imaginative desserts inspired by the rich flavors and ingredients of Spain.
At Leña, sustainability isn’t a trend—it’s a guiding principle. By partnering with Michigan-based purveyors like Creekstone Farms, Marrow Detroit Provisions, Motor City Seafood, and Fisheye Farms, Leña crafts a menu that seamlessly blends the vibrant traditions of Spanish cuisine with the freshest flavors of the Midwest. Additionally, our kitchen’s whole-use cooking approach ensures every ingredient is utilized to its fullest potential, minimizes waste, and honors both the ingredient and the producer.
Finally, our beverage program is a spirited tribute to Spain’s rich drinking culture, featuring an exclusively Spanish wine list with organic, sustainable, and biodynamic selections. From expertly crafted gin tonics to classic cocktails, sherries, and vermouths, each pour is thoughtfully curated to complement the bold, wood-fired flavors of the kitchen.
