Oh boy when I went here I was on a first date with probably the worst Date ever... So I really rushed through this meal and didn't get to enjoy everything. My lasagna was so damn good I will definitely be going back for that but my favorite part of my experience was the manager/server God. I hope I remember his name correctly. I want to say Jeff if you go there, ask for him nothing but a fun time being served by him. He made my God awful date experience way better I chatted with him more than my date. Lol go check it out. It's worth it. read more

Bourbons - Arugula salad - Southern Near Me - Brighton, Michigan

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Great fillets & burnt ends enjoyed birthday celebration with family ! Wine suggestions were excellent read more

Overall very good. Great service and decent food. Only issue was collard greens way over spiced

Excellent experience love the bartenders Megan and Josh lot of fun love the place great food wonderful people

wonderful place to dine in at ask for ashley muir shes the best server around the food is amazing as well good location read more

All I had was an Old Fashion. Bartenders choice of Bourbon he chose Woodford Reserve Double Oaked He made it great by the way, check out my Bourbon Trail reviews I know what I'm talking about. It was cool comfy relaxing and tasty. I would recommend this place for a good Old Fashion. Food going bye looked yummy. read more

Bourbons - Woodford Double Oak, Old Fashion - Southern Near Me - Brighton, Michigan

Visited for New Year's Eve. They did an amazing job with service despite it being extremely busy. Food was top notch (as always). One of the best Filets in Brighton. read more

Bourbons never disappoints. I have been here countless times and I will always keep coming back. Going to make a bold statement- I think it's the best restaurant in Brighton. Hands down. The food is always good. Always. They just get it right. Favorite items: Fig & Pear Pizza (it's an app) Braised Short Ribs (they are mouthwatering!) Shrimp & Grits (just delicious. Perfect grits, good flavor!) then there is their fried chicken it could be the best fried chicken around. It is so flavorful, moist, and the breading is great. Even better for brunch with their chicken and waffles. Their cocktails are totally yum! The Cajun lemonade is on point every time. The atmosphere is wonderful. Inviting, warm and just cool. The staff is down to earth and treats you like they've known you forever. I could go on forever. Bourbons just does it right! read more

Food was excellent. Our waitress was great. The rest of the staff made dinner uncomfortable. We were with friends and stayed less than an hour. The staff hovered around our table trying to take away our drinks and trapped one of our friends while attempting to clear our table. Not a good experience. read more

The food was great and came incredibly fast (within 10 minutes even though it was during peak dinner rush). The only issue we had was with the music, it was just too loud and it made speaking with each other rather difficult. read more

Hello, Thanks for checking out my review. Food is my favorite hobby, I do not cook at all, so I'm constantly on the hunt for something amazing to eat and writing about it is my second favorite hobby.... I hope it helps you as you find your next meal. Enjoy and good eating!! I always rate a place by 5 categories ranging from 1 - 5 stars and why. (Atmosphere, Service, Food, Price & Overall Experience). Atmosphere: 5 it;s cozy and up scale. It has both outside and covered seating as well as inside with a fireplace. The decor is sharp yet cozy. Service: 5 they are quick to seat you, take your orders and checking in on you. They are super friendly and responsive when i told them we had to be out with in an hour. Food: 5 Everything I have ordered is amazing! The drinks are creative and pizza apps and chicken dishes are so flavorful! Price: 4 The drinks are a little pricy 12 bucks for a martini but the food is reasonably priced for the portions Overall Experience: 5 this is a great 'girl night' spot or date night! read more

Why even bother acknowledging a review when you don't even apologize for rushing people out the door. Reaching your arms over people's food and drinks Clearly it's an issue as it is repetitive in your reviews as is your overcrowding which frankly is a fire hazard. You must pay off the city to exceed the capacity. read more

We visited Bourbons with a large group for a brunch, and it was great! B was in a wedding in Michigan, so we drove up to meet everyone and they hosted a brunch for the wedding party at this spot. We all had a great time! There was a special menu for the brunch, and everything we tried was really tasty. The drinks were good, and the service was great! We also had a lot of fun checking out the art around the space. Some of it is pretty weird, and we started making up stories for the characters in the paintings. Maybe it was the mimosas, but we had a great time doing it! If you're looking for a good restaurant in the area, I would definitely recommend Bourbons! read more

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The food was excellent. Fun BBQ style menu. The shrimp and grits was my favorite. The short ribs were very good. Both kids enjoyed the food. Very attentive staff on a busy night. Will dive 30 min and pass many restaurants to come back again soon. read more

Went for lunch on a Thursday. Nice decor in downtown. The pizza is fantastic. Salad selection also very good. Big portions. Great service.

The food was very good and so was the service. The ambiance is that of a high school cafeteria full of students talking at the top of their lungs trying to be heard over the other students talking equally as loud. And they pack you in as much as possible. So if you want to relive those glory days of high school lunches this is the place. read more

Love the food and sitting on the street. The servers are always friendly. Great place to grab a beer and an app and people watch.

YUM. Although as an Oklahoman I wouldn't call this true "southern food" it definitely did not disappoint! We ordered a few entrees to split which ended up the perfect amount for 4 adults that weren't starving. Second only to their cornbread, the short ribs were by far the crowd favorite. They were fall apart tender, well seasoned, and the sauce was just the right amount. I also really appreciated their greens. That's hard to do outside of the south, but they nailed it. Overall, I just really appreciate the completeness of their entrees. The sides really complemented the meat, and as a whole worked together flawlessly. Side note: good Moscow Mules read more

Bourbons - Michigan Trout - Southern Near Me - Brighton, Michigan

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This was a wonderful find. We where heading back from the Henry Ford museum, and looked for a place to eat. The next town was Brighton. Bourbons was the winner. The food was excellent the service was cheerful and on the bounce. We started with fried green tomatoes I had the smoked brisket. My wife had chowder and mashed sweet potatoes. One friend had shrimp and grits. Our other friend had chicken and kale salad. Brighton has a cute downtown, I suggest you visit if you're in the area. read more

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Bourbons is a destination worth traveling for! Amazing service, atmosphere, food and drinks. The menu is filled with tempting but approachable options and all of them are home runs. I had the Nashville Hot chicken sandwich once again. I am quickly working through all the places that sell them in the metro area. This Nashville Hot is at the very top! I drive about 30 minutes to get here and I'll be back again and again. read more

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This is our go-to in Brighton for take-out and eat-in. Food is delicious. Outdoor seating is solid. My husband and I like to share the Nashville hot chx sandwich and French dip, or we love the friend chx salad. Kids like the kids' options. I love the shrimp and grits! Great for a date night or for the fam. read more

We ordered a Cobb salad with a medium rare 6 oz filet and a caprese salad with blacken chicken Excellent blue cheese dressing and steak was perfectly cooked. Caprese salad was awesome and the chicken was juicy. All the food around us looked amazing too - definitely an excellent kitchen. Our waitress Sarah provided great service in a packed restaurant read more

When I last lived in Michigan, Brighton was the place where meijers had a store. I was just back to visit relatives and we came upon this place. It was busy but the staff did a good job on getting us seated. I would try to get a booth behind the wall closest to the bar as that seemed to dampen noise levels. The noise is my only complaint. The drinks, food and dessert we're generally good. I'd recommend the fried chicken as that was much better than I expected. Our first experience was so good we came back a couple if nights later. read more

This is the third time I have been here. The first two times was for brunch - so so good!! This time we went as a family to celebrate a couple birthdays. The service was great and everyone was super nice. I had the buttermilk fried chicken - BEST CHICKEN dinner I have ever had!! My husband had the ribeye which he said was really really good If you go my only suggestion would be to make reservations - it gets super busy and you may be in for a wait. If you go - you will not be disappointed. read more

We enjoyed our dinner experience at what I would characterize as "upscale southern food". It gets very busy but they do accept reservations (even for small parties) which got the four of us promptly seated while walk-ins had a long wait. The only downside is that although the food is quite good, but it is pricey--the upper $$ range with entrees ranging from $16 to $29. For 4 entrees, an appetizer, and 4 drinks (3 wines, 1 beer) and tax, the bill was about $160. The theme seems to be "sweet": sweet balsamic, sweet bourbon glaze, sweet potatoes, etc. Caprese salad was delicious and had nice portions sizes: it was large enough to be a meal for one, or enough so everyone could get one piece. Shrimp and grits: I've never had grits or collard greens, but if this is what they are always like, it should be a staple at every meal. Shrimp was perfectly cooked and the succotash was a nice flavorful addition providing more than just something colorful on the plate. This dish was recommended by a friend, and now I recommend it. Butternut squash ravioli: Enjoyed greatly by my friend. Fried chicken: My guest said it was good: not great, but better than average. He was still disappointed because they had run out of Michigan trout. read more

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Round two just as good as round 1. Great service and tried the French dip and a few different apps. All worth the wait. Yes the French dip was stacked and flavorful, not bland like some others. Didn't need a lot of additional sides or seasoning. Try the collard greens, the shrimp app, and the onion dip app. Loaded with flavor but not over done. Drinks were well poured and the entire experience gave us a reason for at least a round three if not more. Worth the wait and make a reservation if you can! read more

So impressed by my first visit! Came for lunch with a few family members. Service was excellent. I regret that I can't remember our server's name a week later but she was great. Maybe Krystle? Menu is very interesting, very Southern. It's not cheap but it was worth every penny. My fried chicken lunch had enough leftovers for another meal. I wish they didn't put the honey(?) sauce on the chicken as it made the skin a little soggy but the mashed potatoes, okra & biscuit were on point. Very nice beer selection. They even offer adorable 5oz glasses! Great decor, very clean. Will definitely be back. read more

Bourbons - Look at that adorable 5oz beer glass on the left! - Southern Near Me - Brighton, Michigan

Always delicious, have tried most things and everything is wonderful. My fav is their corn chowder and fried chicken. The pink margarita is sooo good but dangerous lol read more

Foods not that great for the price in my opinion but a lot of people seem to enjoy it. seems like a fancy bbq spot to me and im not a fan of bbq. read more

Very rude hostess. We arrived with a reservation in place and were hoping to be seated inside (no option to request indoor seating) as we had been walking up and down the Main Street for an event all afternoon in 80+ degree weather. They initially seated us in a high top table directly in the sun, so we requested to sit at a table (still outdoors) with shade. He begrudgingly agreed to our request and as he was approaching the table there was another couple that was being led to the same table. So the hostess proceeded to seat us at the table and very rudely said, "see guys this is why we can't..ugh" and walked away. Very rude. Will not return. Didn't event want to eat here - but did because we had made reservations, lines were long for just about every other establishment, and we needed a break from the heat. read more

Amazing! That actually doesn't touch the meal and the service! Our server recommended the buttermilk chicken and the short ribs- both to die for. My husband and I put a plate in between us so we could share our meals! Our server Olivia was delightful and so attentive. read more

A truly delightful place with enough interesting choices to come back a second time throughout a three day visit. The pork belly burnt ends pack so much flavor and are truly the best I've tasted. The french fried pickles are an obligatory companion to the extensive list of available bourbons. The shrimp and grits with collard greens, as well as the braised short ribs are absolute favorites among the entrees. The flat bread with truffle oil and the classic French dip are a must try. A bustling bar with great atmosphere complements the packed patio with custom libations. Can't wait to come visit again! read more

Bourbons - Shrimp and grits Pork belly burnt ends - Southern Near Me - Brighton, Michigan

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Amazing comfort food, bourbon and location! Save room for dessert too (Hummingbird Cake)

Great lunch or dinner spot for meeting up with family. The shrimp and grits, and grouper were excellent. Looking forward to our next meal here! read more

Great food, great staff, great location. My husband and I love going to Bourbons for dinner and even just for drinks! Bartender Josh is the absolute best! His creativity and expertise are top notch. read more

Their menus didn't offer vegan options for soups, salads, sandwiches, pizza, and entrees except vegan hummus with veggies. They should have honored what vegan customers wanted and added several plant-based or vegan options. 100% plant-based meals are healthier than their menus. read more

Food and ambiance was great! I highly recommend trying. Josh was our waiter and we appreciated all of his recommendations and kind service! :) read more

Main Street in Brighton is a pleasant little group of stores and restaurants to browse through. Bourbons is definitely a delicious place to eat!! Classy decor with a comfortable atmosphere. Variety of cocktails, lots of beer choices and a nice wine selection. We started with the Pork Belly Burnt Ends...which melted in your mouth. A nice small appetizer, even though it sounds like a lot to eat before your entree. It's perfect. Lunch was the Bourbon St Burger. This is masterpiece of a good burger. Cooked just right, too...medium means pink!! And the BLT!!! Wonderful bacon...and a lot of it!! As fresh as a tomato can get in May and good sourdough. Fries served with each were perfect. Service was knowledgeable and friendly. read more

I rarely take the time to write reviews, but I think they deserve one. I thought the food was excellent, but the person I was with ordered a steak and it was slightly overcooked for their liking (but still very good). I'm not sure if it was the manager or owner who came out, but they apologized and took it entirely off our bill without us even asking. They also offered her something else free of charge for the inconvenience. I just thought it was really above and beyond service, and I appreciate places like this that care if you have a good experience. read more

While exploring downtown Brighton with our friends we decided to stop into Bourbons for a drink. They weren't terribly busy and we sat in the front sun room which had a nice fire going. Luckily for us the sun was also out, making it bright and welcoming. Between us we tried the Brown Sugar Bourbon (we split a pour so we each had an ounce over ice), the Cajun Lemonade, the Ramos Gin Fizz, the Rosemary Bourbon Sour, and the Smoked Old Fashioned. All of the drinks were good- well made and tasty. We like some more than others as we all tasted each others. They have a very nice menu for food which looked awesome although we had just eaten and didn't try anything. Plenty of nice bourbon, whiskey, scotch, and cognac to choose from for a flight. Our waitress was friendly, knowledgeable, and checked on us often enough to make sure we were okay, but gave us plenty of space to just hang out and enjoy the space, our drinks, and each others company. Overall it made for a relaxing Saturday afternoon! I have plans to bring friends and relatives here who love Bourbon because I want to try the food and share the love! read more

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