Father Forgive Me was high on my Detroit list after hearing so much hype about it, both online and…read morefrom friends. Nate and I stopped in on our most recent visit to Detroit and had a lovely experience. The space is tucked away but had a surprising amount of outdoor space--we were there in January but I'd love to come back in the summer. We were greeted right away and given a spot near the bar. The menu includes cocktails, lots of wine, and several tasty food options. It was quite busy inside, so it took a bit of time for our server to come over to us, but we weren't in a rush. They had ten cocktails on their list and I tried the bullet proof soul and Nate got the negroni alla perra. The ingredients list for some of the cocktails include things I've never heard of, but at a place like this, I just know it's going to be good. Our drinks were perfectly balanced and very tasty. We also ordered the mortadella sandwich to split--this was delicious. It was pretty messy, but worth it. It was perfectly toasted and full of mortadella. Everything on the menu sounded delicious and I would love to try more of the food options. Can't wait to visit again!

Another great new destination spot on Detroit's east side. It's more then a bar with outdoor…read moreseating. There's artwork, a skatepark, renovated houses, gardens and a church that is now an art gallery. We stopped in to check it out and sat at the bar for a cocktail and snack. The waitstaff were super helpful in explaining everything and we finally picked 2 apps and got drinks. Both were amazing. There were friendly patrons all around and we chatted with other bar admirers. We checked out the coffee shop, Warda, but didn't purchase anything then, but have had several of their desserts since then and they did not disappoint. The atmosphere is wonderful, indoor/outdoor bar, great outside seating - not sure how this will work in the winter? They also have very pretty stone paths with multicolor stones mixed in for a very peaceful beautiful look. It inspired me to add some multicolored stones to my garden! I can't wait to return.

The bar space isn't my vibe but I came to Two Birds for the pop up restaurant. I like that Two…read moreBirds frequently hosts different pop-ups regularly so I'll be returning just for the food. While I waited for my food I ordered a non-alcoholic drink. I like that non-alcoholic drinks are cheaper than alcoholic drinks. Some places want to charge the same amount for both and that's ridiculous to spend over $12-15 for a drink with no alcohol. Service is so-so. I ordered the Imagine non-alcoholic cocktail. The menu states that it is made of guava, lemon, cherry, dulce de leche. Unfortunately, I didn't notice any guava, lemon, or dulce de leche. It was just a cherry drink. I assumed they didn't have the ingredients to make the cocktail I ordered.

We stopped in here for drinks while waiting for our reservation down the street. The staff is super…read moresweet and they have a nice cocktail menu. I would definitely stop in here again! They have limited seating inside but we sat in a nook and were comfortable.

Food - delish! Ambiance - grown and classic, but not stuffy!…read moreBartenders were great and fun to talk to. Drinks were amazing! Get the infused pineapple!!

This place is whack. We were totally excited to try this joint out. We found seating at the Bar…read more First initially encountered was great. The young girl behind the bar WAS attentive. But then as the night went on the girl became busy with tidying up the place. The guy bartender totally was dismissive. We had to uncomfortably wave at him because he was too busy entertaining everybody else aside from us. Not a, "are you guys ok? Can I get anything else for you?" Nope, we became an afterthought. He'd rather entertain people who can't order a proper dry martini correctly. I dunno, maybe he deemed We didnt belong there. I guess thats how they weed out people they dont want going in there. Im extremely disappointed. I had high hopes of this place being classy, but then ended up realizing they'd rather entertain pretentious patrons. Find me elsewhere. I'll just be one less patron they have to think about huh?

Visited Metropolitan Pizza while out for a walk in West Village and I'm glad I stopped in. They…read moreserve slices, which I really appreciate since most places don't. I tried a square slice with pepperoni and hot honey and it was excellent, just the right balance of sweet and heat, and full of flavor. I also had a round slice with banana peppers and mushrooms, which was tasty but the square definitely stood out as my favorite. The space itself has indoor seating and a bar, plus an ice cream shop inside (unfortunately it was closed by the time I finished my pizza). The area is beautiful and this place makes for a great neighborhood pit stop if you're exploring West Village.

Food is great. Vibe is great. Service is great. Wine selection is good. App for carry out is a…read morelittle irritating.

Don't miss your chance to visit this intimate cocktail bar by night perfumery by day. They've made…read morethe decision to close end of the month. Located in the basement level of an1880's Victorian mansion. Vibe is cozy, cool, eclectic. Drinks are crafted to complement the scent notes of their perfumes. Menu changes seasonally. Ellie was bartending this evening (and she's excellent). Two fav drinks were Land of Origin and Dust & Clay. Small bites like nuts (specially made for them by the Detroit Nut Co.) and charcuterie boards are available. Take home items like perfumes, candles, spirits, and apparel are available. Parking is easy and mostly free on the street. Special little place in a great neighborhood. Make reservations for the tastings or walk in. It's small, but they're super kind here and will make room for you if they can.

Castalia is a gem in the Wayne State area. Each cocktail includes a paired scent curated to elevate…read moreyour drink experience. It's beautiful designed and a small craft space. They have scents for sale, one of the co-owners wrote a book that I highly recommend if you have an interest in science behind spirits. You can make a reservation online that includes your drinks and gratuity. Or take a chance to walk in for a seat at the bar. They've had curated educational experiences that dive tried including the science behind gin, sole gin, and even bartending. I've not tried the scent making but hope to before 2026 changes. I found Castalia during lockdown and bought cubes that helped me make cocktails at home. Been hooked ever since. Worth a visit nonetheless!

Popped in during happy hour while checking out our daughter's new neighborhood. Loved the creative…read moreAsian fusion menu items. Sampled several menu items and they were all delicious.An owner was waiting on us, and he and the rest of the staff were attentive and fun. The Charlevoix has a great neighborhood bar vibe- there were several families as well as many people looking like they were meet after work. We look forward to returning!

The Charlevoix is a cute neighborhood bar. I was visiting friends that lived in the neighborhood…read moreand we decided to drive over for a quick drink. Service was quick. The menu is small but has some tasty items to try. My friends order the wings and I ordered the lentil soup both of which we enjoyed very much. We also ordered old fashions but were a bit disappointed they didn't have a smoker. Nevertheless, they were okay. They did have a seasonal old fashion that we ordered after the traditional ones and we did enjoy that one much more. Overall, the place is very clean, the staff was kind and welcoming and the vibe was just what we needed for work night relax wind down spot.

Great ambiance and espresso martinis (I got mine with reposado tequila). The staff was friendly as…read morewell. I'd recommend making a reservation before coming

The recent remodeled and updated Saksey's is a speakeasy of Detroit glory days…read more Currently you need a reservation. The next step is finding it. It is a walk down the alley, but the door is then easy to see. The door opens for you, the check your reservation, and do coat check. The amber light basement room is the right lighting, and the right noise level. The service is fantastic. We were greeted immediately. The table has the menu as well as a view finder with photos of the original. Their cocktail menu is interesting (though note it is pricy, but along the line of many upscale cocktail bars). They are not really a restaurant for dinner, but they do have small plates (also pricy). We had the pretzel bits, severed a fondue, the chicken, and split the burger. Everything was very good, especially the chicken nuggets. The only complaint is that they are light on the pretzels compared to the cheese. Overall, a great new addition to downtown Detroit. We plan to return.

This is a great spot to come to. Me and my friend I wanted to try French food in Detroit. My family…read moreis French so I grew up eating authentic French food. The mussels are definitely one of a kind and the seasoning was perfect The gnocchi was stellar! The portions were perfect. We were able to share a few things and the drinks, meaning the house cocktails, were very different. I would definitely return here again. It's a great ambience and it's very cozy.

Had dinner at Bar Pigalle yesterday early evening…read more Highs Service was stellar. Our server was very welcoming and helped to set up our food order into courses that allowed us a very relaxing evening Cocktails were really good. I had a Last Word and it was very well done. The restaurant is decorated very nicely with warm wood trim. The bar area looked stellar and very French-bistro like. I will sit there next time No so Highs Food was good, but just OK. Between the two of us we had the beet salad, burger and steak tartare. Burger was good, but not the best smash burger that I've had. Beet salad was fine, however the cream cheese was a bit overpowering against the orange oil. It was dying for some citrus. Steak tartare was a bit dry, meaning that a small dab of olive oil would have added to the richness and overall mouth feel. I did not really taste the egg although I did see a dab of yolk on the tartare. Needed a bit of salt also to enhance the taste Menu was small, but it did cover a cross section of French bistro dishes. All in all, I thought it was a bit overpriced. So I will have to consider returning for a full meal. I would come back for a burger and beer at the bar.

We tried to come here the last time we were in Detroit, but it was packed and we couldn't get in…read more My partner booked us reservation spot and we were seated at the bar. We were welcomed with an amazing welcome cocktail and wow did it pack some flavor. I asked the bartender for a fruity cocktail and wow did they deliver. This spot is such a cozy place for an amazing cocktail with a fantastic restaurant right outside!

Went for my birthday. It was 8 of us…read more Very sexy ambiance. Very quiet, my friends & I weren't sure if we could talk fr we grabbed a last minute reservation while waiting to eat at Hirokisan. They gave us welcome sake. I had the panic in Detroit. So good. My sister said the spicy marg is spicy lol. Imagined Americana was so different & smoky. Def would go back.

Great service and good vibe. And a really good hangout spot. Good options for food too just to…read moresnack with your drink.

While bar hopping on Ouellette, the bartender at The City Grill informed us about the existence of…read morea cool cocktail bar, located passing the Holliday Inn. We passed through thinking it was closed... mmm, it is a bit tricky, hidden in what looks part of the hotel, so don't miss it. This place has a good concept. Eclectic, kind of mysterious, low lighted, with creepy details as well, like the stuffed owl watching you through the window... artistic decoration and the best skilled bartender I've seen around. You should try the cocktail called Amelia; fresh, tangy, easy to drink. I tried other two creations, I guess everything started to mingle in my head cuz I don't remember the names. This place is perfect for first dates or to train your palate on fancy-contrasting flavours. I will certainly go back to try other of their inventions.