So this is kind of like an upscale dive bar if you thought about a '60s type of style to it. If…read morethat makes any sense. We have a lot of retro vibe going on, but it has a little hint of modernness though with the history. You'll come in and and you'll hear music playing in the background and it's a little bit aged, but it's a really chill vibe and it's not going to be the party kind of music you're looking for. Which is okay if that's not what you want! I have no issue with the service and everybody was pretty cool. The waitress was super friendly, especially when I couldn't make up my mind because there are so many options lol. It's tree pockets so you have to park on Michigan Ave but there is plenty of it. Depending on what kind of day or night it is though. But just be aware you have to pay for parking. Seasoned fries - the fries come very seasoned and super crispy. You get a ton of them as well. You may not even need ketchup actually. French onion - this burger was good. Came with some onion rings kinda on the side. It was cooked medium and they got it pretty right with the temp. The cheese was melted well and it was seasoned pretty good also. Blt - this was a good BLT and it was very stacked. I'm not sure if you can make it out from the picture but it had plenty of everything on here. The bacon tasted great. Tots - they came out really hot and super crispy and actually gave you a heck of a lot of them too so that definitely helped but these are really good and you didn't even need ketchup.

We were in town for the weekend and trying to check out some iconic Detroit items. Per my research…read morethis was a good place to try a Boston Cooler (vanilla ice cream and vernor's ginger ale). We were nearby after brunch and walked the few minutes down to Mercury Bar's corner. Given the weather outside, we would have taken any place that had four walls and basic heating but the aesthetic of MB was fun, kinda like a retro diner. We took a seat at the bar. Since the Boston cooler was already decided, we just needed to pick out a beverage. I briefly considered trying one of their draught beers but then remembered that would not be good for the bladder and we were a ways from the hotel. They have creative cocktails so that made it easy. We ordered both the (and this is from memory because they savagely don't have a cocktail menu online) cherry poppins (cherry whiskey, neither of us remember what else was in it other than the chardonnay float which was very interesting) and a basil ?italian margarita with blackberry. Both were very strongly flavored, not for child-like palates. The Boston cooler, btw, was BETTER THAN SEX. Good thing that shit isn't anywhere near where I live that could be dangerous. We didn't try any of the food but it looked delicious especially the pile of fries I saw on some plates as they were coming out for other patrons. Good spot I'm glad we parked here for some of our afternoon.

This place is amazing! There's a ton of food options nearby but FB stands out. We stopped in after…read morevisiting another restaurant unsatisfied. The burgers and atmosphere drew us in. We went with a basic (honestly anything but) burger with bacon, sweet chili mayo and shoestring fries on top. It was one of the best things I ate all weekend. With a limited time in Detroit I even considered going back for a second time. We also tried their mini churros which may be the cities best cheap it. $1 per mini churro which honestly aren't even that mini is a screaming deal that everyone should know about. They were hot, flavorful and the hint of orange was a lovely addition. Had we not been stuffed I would've ordered more, do not skip on this. If you haven't been to Frita Batidos yet and you're wondering if it's worth it I highly recommend checking it out. Food was amazing, restaurant was clean, staff was friendly, there honestly wasn't a single miss here!

The food was good but I felt it was a bit pricey. Some of the staff were friendlier than others…read more One young man seemed like he was being forced to work there. The place was clean and the employees did pick up the trash pretty quickly. It had a nice outdoor area if someone wanted to sit outside. Thank you for getting back to me on my review. I'll definitely get with you, but I'm not looking for anything free. I was a waitress for many years and I know how much friendly service means to customers.

Order the Hawaiian Burger. It was really good. Service was good. It was worth the wait.read more

BBB was average fare. We stopped by for dinner before a run of The Lion King around the corner, and…read morewe were stuck at a table in the far back of the restaurant. I like the order-taking system with the dry-erase pens and being able to pick out specific items for the burgers...but the burgers were pretty plain, no matter what the toppings were, because the beef was only so-so. (The fries, meanwhile, were pretty solid.) Also, I had to send a milkshake back because it was basically a glass of chocolate milk; the second version was a little thicker, but the flavor was not overpowering. If you are in desperate need of a burger, BBB might do the trick. From a quality perspective, I'm sure you can do better!

We got the hot honey chicken tenders which had a lot of honey on it but not quite spicy! They're a…read morecute casual neon cafe located down a quaint little alley. There's indoor and outdoor seating as well. I appreciated the fun menu with unique dessert shakes and burgers and tenders, and I wish I was on an empty stomach so I could have tried the other items. The servers were quick and kind.

I walked past "Mister Dips" earlier in the day and thought, that looks like a good place for…read moredinner. Boy was I right, located in an alleyway the sign drops down on the side of the building. Something I've never seen before. The restaurant was a bit busy and seating was limited so we had to wait for a seat. It was worth it, trust me. After a little wait, they called my name and my food was ready. I started with the waffle fries. They were delicious. I really enjoyed them. The buffalo chicken however, stole the show. It was crunchy, hot and juicy at the same time. I am glad I grab them! I watched the supervisor walking around whipping down tables. I thought, she definitely takes pride in her business. It made me appreciate the business more seeing that. Last I had a little room so I tried the burger. Again, Mister Dips don't miss! The burger was juicy and cooked perfectly. They have alcohol if you're interested. I myself enjoyed their selection of Boylan soda drinks. This place has it all. I have to come back. Just enjoying the customer service was enough to get me in. I wonder if they can get American cheese for my next visit.

We went to Honest John's before a performance at the Detroit Public School's Ford theater down the…read morestreet. I've wanted to come here because it was a place my late mom liked. I thought the saloon-type entry doors were a fun touch. I liked the atmosphere, too. The menu is wide-ranging, from breakfast any time to burgers, salads and sandwiches. I don't drink alcohol often, but I noticed they had a good selection of hard cider. I decided to get the one that was on the top of the menu -- something with pineapple. It was sweet but very good. My sister had the Honest John's hard cider that was on draft. It wasn't as sweet, but it was good as well. I had the grilled johnny john sandwich -- chicken, swiss cheese, tomatoes, lettuce on grilled pita. It was very filling; I only ate half! My sister had the chicken Caesar wrap, with the same result. We ordered some plain fries to share. Those weren't anything special. All in all, I liked the restaurant and would go back.

If you're looking for a fun, high-energy spot with great food and drinks, Honest John's Bar & Grill…read moreabsolutely delivers. From the moment you walk in, the vibe just hits. It's lively, welcoming, and has that perfect mix of neighborhood bar and downtown cool. The kind of place where you can show up for brunch, dinner, or just drinks and know you're going to have a good time. I ordered the pattie melt, and let me tell you -- it did not disappoint. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and loaded with flavor, with that golden grilled bread and melty goodness that makes every bite better than the last. It's comfort food done right. And the frozen mimosa? So good. Refreshing, smooth, and dangerously easy to sip. It's the kind of drink that makes you want to stay for "just one more." Between the food, the drinks, and the fun atmosphere, Honest John's is a whole vibe. Definitely a spot I'll be coming back to -- and bringing friends with me next time.

As a woman who's not that into sports, this is a place I truly don't mind going to. The food is…read moregood and the place is very clean. The service is considerate and it's family -friendly. Last time I was there, they had live music by a saxophonist, which was a nice touch. Think elevated sports bar for everyone.

The food was good actually. I love the space. The vault downstairs on the way to the bathrooms…read more(seen in quite a few spots downtown in the old business district) is cool. The service? A bunch of listless young people who move like they just smoked a blunt and are gonna get a tip anyway. And they do. Twenty percent is baked in. You shouldn't have to direct the staff in a sports bar to navigate the way to the Pistons game on TV. Booo.

Stopped into Shake Shack while spending the day downtown with the family. If you haven't been there…read morebefore, you actually submit the order yourself using their iPads. The food was delicious. I had a double SmokeShack burger. It was awesome! The cherry pepper relish was a very flavorful addition to this burger! I took a picture half way through eating it so you could see just how delicious it looked. We also ordered a Christmas cookie shake. It tasted just like a Christmas cookie. It was awesome.

If you don't want to spent a lot of money on food in downtown. This Shake Shack location is always…read morea refuge for that. Usually very busy on the weekend, and might not able to find a place to sit. Tried the new black truffle burger and black truffle fries. It is good but I don't see anything special. It has crispy onion and cheese. A double and fries cost me $20. I will just stick with regular shack burger next time.

Arcade cabinets, a food / bar setup, AND karaoke?! It's a match made in heaven, seriously. I was…read morewalking up, and saw a bunch of people sitting outside... it's pretty open. And I heard the vocals -- ohhh I heard the vocals! I got so excited as I showed my ID and walked in. The bar was pretty full, so I just grabbed a water and hovered a bit. I asked the DJ how to sign up for karaoke -- and this is a first... it was just text message! There was a QR code for the phone number. I put my song request in and was up before long... quite enjoyable! After I sang I went upstairs to see a whole row of arcade cabinets and pinball machines....!!! I only had 20s, so I couldn't get tokens without extra effort XD. But the games were all less than a dollar (from what I saw) -- mostly 25-50 cents which is OUTstanding! I can't speak on how the food tastes, but what they've got is perfect for someone like me. When I return to Detroit I will be stopping in.

If you've never been a checkers, I don't know LOL. It's a staple for downtown. It's been there for…read moreprobably longer than I've been alive lol. It's a dive bar vibe so you know what you're getting. You can get food and drink. It's not anything fancy, but if you have a nice amount of people with you, this will be a good spot to go to. The bartenders are typically cool depending on when you go, but they can get pretty inundated with customers depending on how the crowd is. So you got to be patient. But it's nothing crazy or not. It's nothing special. It's a pretty good time. But typically it'll be a good stop off for when you're walking around downtown going somewhere else. So just keep that in mind, it's nothing major but it's still a staple regardless.