This was about my 4th or 5th time back at capers. We went Sunday afternoon right at opening (3pm) there was a line of about 35 people. The food Is good and priced really nice for steak( 85 cents an ounce Delmonico) . I've been here a few times and I would say 90% of the time they cook your steak perfectly. Coming exactly at opening and being in the back of the line, we were seated very quickly but of course the staff was slammed all at once so it took about 2 hours to get steaks. Normally service is a lot quicker and the staff is really nice. The drinks are also great and they aren't stingy on the libation. They also have a very small and simple but very very good salad bar (all you can eat). My only issue with this visit was what I saw with the salad bar. The bottom of the bar is refrigerated and this is where they keep back up supplies for the salad bar I witnessed someone re-stocking the underneath refrigerator and they openly sneezed directly into it and then shut the door. I did notice that that all of the items are packaged however it was still very offputting and disgusting to see. read more

It definitely IS as good as it gets (for the food that is) I was very sketched out by the appearance and location of this place (Detroit, very bad area). The outside of the building looks like a dive corner bar, and would not have been a place I would have walked into if it weren't for the advice of my coworker. I'm SO glad that I didn't judge this book by the cover. I chose to go with the cajun steak bakes (medium/medium rare), as well as the salad bar. The bites arrived perfectly cooked, and with onions and mushrooms. I've had steak bites at a much higher price point, and these were by far the best!!! I ordered a side salad, which was help yourself at the salad bar. Although the salad bar was nothing to write home about, it served its purpose as support to a main dish. I would not want to fill up on that salad bar with the amazing main dish on the way! The wait staff was awesome: prompt, friendly, attentive, and knowledgable. Also, the house steak sauce is a must-try! I typically like the steak flavor to stand on its own, which these steak bites would have no problem doing. However, it makes a tasty dip to the garlic bread you get served! Would be happy to give it a solid 5 if it weren't for the building itself. read more

Capers - Steak Bites, Onion rings, Garlic Bread, Loaded Potato, Fries...YUM. - Steakhouses Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This is my new favorite place!!! Service is good and food was amazing!!! And the best of all, it was affordable. I ordered drinks, a T bone, red skin potatoes with broccoli. My husband ordered the catfish and spaghetti! Again, everything was delicious. I will gladly take the drive to enjoy this place! I was a first timer, however I have been converted. Also, if Nate is working, sit in his section. He's a great waiter!! read more

Capers - Steakhouses Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Great food kind of small but cozy.. Great service. Great carry out service. Catch a special

I don't know how it was before Covid but right now it's sort of looks like a train station or bus Station but if you're in the mood for meat and potatoes carry out only this is the place read more

Worst dinner I've ever ordered! Only to find out the stuffed potato costs as much as a steak. When it's 'special Steak cut day' all you get is a 12oz piece of fat. Gross read more

Capers is housed in a small, rather nondescript building on the south-east side of Gratiot, just west of 8 Mile. Upon entering the restaurant, which is dimly lit, the first thing I noticed was the 70's-style formica tables, but once my eyes adjusted, I began to notice the cool art crowding the walls - the interior is nicer than first meets the eye. What I brought my family here for was the accolades-winning steak by the ounce. And my 10 ounces of filet - medium rare - was the best steak I've had in a long time. At $1.80/oz, it was only $18. Cha-ching! My daughter and hubby also really enjoyed their steaks - a NY strip and Delmonico respectively, both medium rare. My dad did not particularly love his steak - a Delmonico (medium) - but he's not a big steak eater by any stretch of the imagination, so that undoubtedly influenced his opinion. My mom was the only one who chose a non-steak option, and she said that her turkey reuben was really good. Service by Nathan was outstanding; friendly, knowledgeable, and patient. Drinks were generous at decent prices. I don't know how often I'll get to Capers, since it's a long haul from where I live in Northville, but I will definitely be back again, and if I lived nearer, this would be one of my go-to places to eat. Try it, you'll like it! read more

I have had the opportunity to come to Capers a few times in the past and always passed it up. Mainly because of the location. Biggest mistake I've ever made!!! This place has the best steaks I've ever experienced by far. They're cooked to order, and have awesome variety. Almost everyday they have a different steak on sale per oz. as well! I will reccomend Capers to anyone that even MENTIONS the word steak from now on. I give Capers a 5 out of 5. read more

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Phyllis is our favorite server. New owners but the food was as good as the previous owners. Cosmopolitan was delicious!

You should be very very nice the last time I went about a year ago the food was horrible so was the workers everyone had an attitude

French onion was delish. Everything was very good. Lotta fun too. Will b back If ur in the area do this place. A lot of activity. read more

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We have been to Capers several times, including last weekend because a good steak sounded nice. They have excellent steaks and the "by the ounce" pricing allows you to customize your dining experience. I ordered an 8 ounce filet, prepared medium and was presented with exactly what I ordered. We also ordered a french onion soup which was simply fantastic as well. The salad bar is fresh and well stocked with a variety of veggies, cheeses and rich salad dressings. The a la carte nature of the menu is really nice, but portions are huge! It is entirely possible to share a baked potato or order of fries with a dining companion. Another delicious treat on the menu is Janina's cheesecake. It is a soft cheesecake, evocative of Peteet's or Lucki's cheesecake with a graham cracker crust that I swear is drizzled with amaretto. Skip the strawberries on top, but definitely order the cheesecake. We have always been fortunate and have been seated right away and had great, attentive servers. The gentleman servers we have had even shake my husband's hand and thank him for his business on the way out. Overall, this is a great, relaxed place to enjoy a delicious steak without a side of pretension. I highly recommend this restaurant for a date night or meal out with friends read more

I Went to Capers on a Saturday night around closing and once again Capers lives up to word on the street and their reviews. Cool laid back chill environment. You have the neighborhood locals, family's, friends, and ur Saturday night daters. They added flat screens,up to date carpet and better lighting inside over the years. Now let's get to the FOOD! Great and filling,u get tons and tons of food. Great size steaks that are flavorful and tender. Man O Man! And what a pleasant surprise was the salad bar. It's absolutely delicious. They have this antipasto salad that's with the salad bar that's to die for! All my food was great tasting and plentiful. So me and my guest order Delmonico steaks, fried catfish, potato skins (loaded) mashed potatoes, baked potatoes, shrimp and broccoli... MY MY MY we ate till we couldn't eat anymore. My advice would be please be aware of ur surrounding when visiting, especially at night. The Parking sits in the back of the restaurant. Yes it has good lighting but still pay attention. Or just park on the street. And that's all umma say about that. Oh! And staff was great! Attentive, knowledgeable, and down to earth. Looks like they have been their for years. read more

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Awesome place for date night! I highly recommend getting the Coconut Shrimp. They're massive shrimp and they're great to share but you might not want to share after tasting them. You can't leave a steak house without ordering a steak. Capers sells their steak by the ounce and it's seasoned beautifully, cooked perfectly (tender and juicy). It's always busy and the place is small so come early if you aren't willing to wait in line. Trust me it's worth the wait. If you're old enough to drink try one of the alcoholic beverages (Piña Colada) it comes in a huge glass. It's pretty strong. It's like a mixture of Rum Chata and Malibu Rum. Beware you will get drunk. read more

Capers - Steakhouses Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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You can't go wrong at Capers! This is the spot for a tender delicious steak! They're also reasonable too, so that makes it even better. However, with the new changes that Capers is going through, I have noticed that they have changed the way they make their drinks. Normally, I would come here for a top shelf Long Island because they are the best I've ever had. (Well, 2nd best to another place but I won't say) They would serve the drink in a nice tall wide glass but now, it has changed to a skinny short glass packed with ice. It seems as if I'm getting half of the alcohol I did but for the same price. Now, I am not a lush or anything but I do appreciate getting my moneys worth. The drinks are no longer getting my moneys worth. But Capers is still the spot! I like the changes they're making to the building itself, those were much needed. I'll still be hanging out here though. It's a true Detroit gem! read more

Capers, it's in a sketchy area, but if you can get past that, the food isn't terrible and they have a huge margarita that's quite tasty. Steak by the ounce, you pay by the ounce. The filet leaves a bit to be desired if you go with a large piece, it will have fat on it. The porterhouse is great as is the New York strip. The crowd can be a bit rough and sometimes, as occurs in the Hood, people get into disagreements and have to be escorted out by security. That being said, you should eat here once when you're in Detroit. It's no London Chop House by any means, but if you like adventure dining, then you'll enjoy Capers. read more

4-21-18 Hadn't been here in over 10 years. The food was still great just like I remembered. They need to reopen up that Warren location. I wish the space was roomy. People were lined up at the door. Please try the sautéed spinach. Can't wait to go back. read more

Capers - Steakhouses Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This is a hidden gem in my old neighborhood. Prepare to wait as they do not take reservations. We had coconut shrimp, steaks by the oz, huge margarita and beer, huge baked potato and more. All very decent. The staff Jennifer, Nate and Country made us feel at home. The staff even chaperoned my wife outside to smoke. I celebrated my birthday here and got delicious cheesecake and a public shout out too. If you have not been and are not scared of the city, I would try it at least once. Ps they do not have seating for groups larger than 6. read more

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Best Tasting STEAK for your money in Detroit. I haven't been since Covd do I can't tell u about takeout True Eastside excellence!

Capers, Marry me? Steak and sides are fantastic Wear your stretchy pants read more

Don't let the semi-sketch location and exterior fool you. The interior won't reassure you that you're in the right spot, either. But I promise you that Capers is the steakhouse you're looking for. "Steak by the ounce" isn't just a gimmick to get you in the door - you're going to get yourself a great steak! Simply seasoned, nicely cooked, quality steak. I highly recommend the french onion soup! It's super rich and always a good start to the meal. The fried shrimp with cocktail sauce was an excellent side for $8. The waitstaff is nothing to write home about, and they get pretty busy on weekends and peak times. But the prices are more than fair, and the food is great. read more

Sunday special medium rare delmonico with loaded baked potato, (broccoli, bacon, SHREDDED cheese NOT squeeze cheese; Sour cream, butter, marg on the side in a bag with utensils, napkins, and steak sauce. Sautéed mushrooms($1.50), sautéed onions($1.25), and a side of broccoli($2.95) in a separate bag on the side (Thank You!!) They're so busy that I know ahead of time to be very clear with details when ordering, and try to call my order in for pickup. I always check my steak, order, bag, etc BEFORE I leave. Not just here but everywhere. No one likes to get home to open up a bag of disappointment and probably throw it and money away and be starving but too tired to cook or complain until the following day. Capers has been great with the details even on peak dinner rush times! You can barely walk through the room full of small dinner tables, bar patrons, wait line to be seated, and pickup line, but the food is worth it!! Tonight (Sunday) was rib night special so that's probably why, but I make the best ribs on the East Coast so I'm good! Lol! read more

Capers - Tonight's meal for me and the kids - Steakhouses Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Where else, other than Brazil, can you order steak by the ounce (grams in Brazil!) or fries by the pound?....the novelty alone makes this worth a visit. Going to Capers is like stepping into the not-too-distant past: salad bar with iceberg lettuce, chickpeas, cucumbers and black olives; smoked mirrors; grand prix posters from the '80's. It should all feel familiar to you - does "My Two Dads" mean anything to you? And I'm not kidding about ordering the exact size steak of your choice. You want 20 ounces, then 20 ounces you shall have. You have a few select cuts to choose from - Delmonico, T-bone, Filet, etc. And as if it couldn't get any better, the food here is actually good. Steaks are a la carte but you can make a meal of it with some classic accompaniments. A plate of sauteed mushrooms, huge baked potatoes, great onion rings. Wash it all down with a giant soda, a 22-ounce beer or a birdbath-sized daiquiri. The place bustles, the food comes out fast and hits the table hot. If you're looking for a good steak dinner, but don't want to part with a 50, this is it. The filet typically runs about $1.10 an ounce. Not bad at all. Well worth the hike down Gratiot. I'm a bit surprised that neither of the two reviewers divulged any of this since it's unlike any other place around; I hope we're talking about the same Capers! Enjoy! read more

Finally made it here after several years of wanting to go. It did not disappoint. When we arrived, it looked pretty old school and somewhat diner-ish. It feels like a place where I would expect to see green Jello in a cooler covered with plastic wrap. I like these kind of places. We entered, only to find that we were about 12th in line for a table. We decided to wait it out. The line moves fast, so we invested about 10 minutes waiting. As we were being seated, we were offered choice of any open table, so far so good. Right as we sat down, we were greeted by the server. "It's our first time". She explained how the "by the ounce" steak system works and to be aware of the massive baked potatoes. We ordered 2 Delmonico (8 oz and 12 oz), split a baked potato, garlic Texas toast, and we started off with a bowl of French onion soup. One negative that I noticed is that soft drinks are 5.95, but it is what it is. Jokingly, I said it was my girlfriends birthday to the server, and half the tables started cheering and giving wishes. One lady looked at me and said get her a "Shady Lady", so I did. It has to be a 32 or 42 ounces daiquiri, which she loved. Even with me helping it was a lot to drink. The soup came out quickly and wasn't too salty. Tons of cheese and croutons and it was piping hot. I'd come back just for this soup. Our steaks, potato,and toast followed quickly. It's been so long that I've had a meal that was just great from beginning to end but they did it. Considering all the food and drinks, our bill came to 47.00. Really good deal. Monday and Thursday are discount days, and I'm sure I'll be back. read more

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Capers is a town jewel. You will get good service here and you will get good food. This is some of the best steak that I've had and I am not a steak fan by any means. The prices are good here and the servers are as attentive as they can be. Everytime I've come here it's been busy some days the line is out the door! So expect a little bit of a wait. The place is small and a little dated but it's clean. This place is known for its steak so that is what I would order but their other dishes are ok too if you want to bring someone who is not a steak lover. I've been coming here for years ( I'm more likely to get takeout) and I plan to continue! read more

Everyone has their lil known gems they like to take friends to and this is one of mine. I been going here since I was a kid. I like that when you walk into this place you see a lot of regular folk from various backgrounds all there to get a big ass steak. The steak is great and pretty cheap when you compare to other places. Me and my wife can both get a steak (me 16 oz , her a modest 10), onion rings and frys, and two 32 oz beers for under $30. That's awesome. The old ass posters inside are straight out of the 80s and add to the feel. Take a drive down to the hood and get you one of them big ass steaks and a 32 oz, its good for you. read more

It's a tight space BUT the food and service was excellent. My T-bone was cooked to perfection. It was well seasoned And tender! The drinks were strong and the bathroom was clean, my server was pleasant and attentive so I will definitely be going back... this place is a win for Detroit! read more

Capers - Steakhouses Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

terrible experience and very unorganized. I tried to call in a order but they refused; stating that I never did take out so I have to come in. they had 6 employees on the floor all preparing orders and not one taking an order or acknowledging it will be taken. fck this place! I'm good on it!!!!!! read more

The atmosphere is just wonderful. The food is even better. I like the delmonico the best, but there is no wrong choice. Very few restaurants have mastered the art of great service, reasonable prices, and food that leaves you looking forward to your next visit. read more

I usually never have a problem with Capers, until yesterday. I ordered two t-bone steaks medium rare and they were completely raw on one side. Once side was barely cooked and the other side was completely raw! I called and complained about the steaks and they offered a refund or a voucher good up to 30 days. read more

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Always on point shout out to Olly and company Love this place been eating here for years read more

I'm rating this place not as a restaurant, but as a steakhouse, which is what it professes to be. The steaks are mediocre and cooked poorly. As many have mentioned, they are thin, improperly butchered (they sell their steaks by the ounce, so they have much less incentive to properly trim them. You end up with a lot of fat and grizzle.), and improperly cooked. Their steaks definitely have no char on the outside, and they have an odd flavor. It seems like they pan fry their steaks in oil, or put them under a broiler. They come out barely browned and generally overcooked. Look at all of the pics, they all look the same - horrible. Their baked potatoes are good, but they are way, way over priced. They literally charge $5 just to add bacon bits to your potato. A baked potato with cheese and bacon bits is around $10... for a potato... with cheese and bacon bits... Ridiculous. read more

Pros: You can order your steak by the ounce, good value, quality, pretty good French Onion soup (only w/ the cheese), closed Mt Clemens location had great inexpensive spaghetti dinner special on Wednesday (not sure if this one has the same) but the sauce is very good. Onion rings. Cons: Popular, so it gets crowded. There is a good wait normally on food (maybe because they have to measure,weight & trim the steak), cramped parking, outside of building doesn't look like much. read more

As with all things in life, there are tradeoffs to be considered. Yes, Capers offers dirt-cheap steaks, and yes: they're pretty darned good for what they are. *No one* would try to tell you that what Capers offers is as good as (or even the same as), say, a 28-day dry-aged steak you'd be able to get at, say, Lelli's in Auburn Hills. It's not, and you can't expect anything of the sort. For $6.50 for a 10 oz. Delmonico, you're going to get fresh, pretty well-trimmed steak, prepared properly, if sparingly. Everything else is extra, and still very affordable. Your steak will fit the bill of one that will quash your need for a decent steak. The tradeoffs come in things like wait times (which can be very long...I waited over an hour tonight, on my feet, quite cold), tight quarters, and a no-frills atmosphere. This is not a special occasion kind of place, but fair is fair: they work very hard, they're not advertising themselves as being a special occasion kind of place, and they're absolutely not pricing themselves as a special occasion kind of place. I happened to very much enjoy my first experience. It required a good deal of patience in waiting, and I'm not sure that I'd go out of my way to come here on any given day, but if I was nearby, and had a hankering for steak, this place qualifies. It's better than "A-OK", but I wouldn't say it's "As Good As It Gets", either. No doubt about it, though: the price is absolutely stellar. No complaints, no regrets. read more

My family and I use to frequent this restaurant a lot when I was younger. As an adult, I get it, but to me it's not worth how jam packed it is. You're literally sitting in the lap of the neighboring patron. The food is slightly above average. But the DRINKS! Oooooo the drinks are great! They need to consider a bigger venue. I get why they haven't moved, but I think a change is necessary. read more

If you want a great steak, but not so sure you want to break the bank for it Capers is a great place to go. You pay by the ounce and I always get a 12oz Delmonico that costs me less than $15. It is a la cart but if all you want is the steak then why would you want to fill up on anything else. The sauteed mushrooms and onions are plentiful too. My husband & I share an order with our steak. Location: Some may not like the location but it really isn't located that far into Detroit. Plus there's a private parking lot that costs nothing to the patrons. read more

Very good steak. As everyone else says , you can buy it by the ounce. Two delmonicos were cooked to perfection. Ordered 1 baked potatoe and shared it, plus had half leftover for next day's lunch.Coles law was good, as was salad bar, one trip only for $3.50. Chose to sit at bar instead of waiting for a table. Lisa, our server was soo helpful when she found out we were 1st. Timers. Added fun was watching woman next to us fall completely asleep face first, TWICE right into her steak and mushrooms only to be woken up , then ask for doggy bag and walk out with remnants still on her face. read more

One of the worst meal I've ever had. I used to love it here. Our whole entire meal was cold, from the steak, to the mushrooms,onions and the loaded potato. I'm in the service industry, we sent the food back, the stuff came back colder. The took 4.80 off our bill. The server was great that is why I gave them 3 stars. I will never step foot back in here. Sincerely ex biggest fan read more

Where has this place been all my life? We had such a great experience here and I CANNOT WAIT to go back. It's a small, unassuming place. Super casual. Steaks by the ounce is REALLY reasonably priced. I ordered an 8oz filet, which was cooked perfectly and super tender. Baked potato was HUGE and cooked perfectly. French onion soup was perhaps the BEST I've EVER had, anywhere. It was almost buttery. Tons of cheese on top. Our server was incredible and, seriously, we had so much fun. read more

So my husband made a big deal about how great this place is and that I was going to just love it. Well not so much. It wasn't the worst but definitely not the best. The parking lot is tiny. It's very small and crowded inside so I felt uncomfortable as soon as we walked in. The table was so small our meal over crowded it and we had to set our drinks on the edge of the half wall next to us. The service was OK once the waitress finally came over. It was busy so she gets a break but waiting 15 min or more had us about to walk out. Then she "forgot" to put our steak order in so we finished our app and then waited another 15-20 mins for our entree. We got more attention from the lady who worked carry outs then our own waitress. The steak itself which is why people eat here (I guess) tasted great but was so thin. You order by ounce and we ordered on the larger side of the scale. It was a large steak but thin. I expected it to be like an inch thick at least. The baked potato is huge! I ended up being full and took it home and ate it for dinner the next day. Everything you add on cost extra of course but there are several add on items. Over all would I go back. Yes. One more time at least to give them another try. It was good food, mediocre service and over priced. You might have better luck at Texas Roadhouse. read more