It was Thursday, and I decided I wanted to cook a mackerel. Why? Well, it's a free country, and I…read morewanted to cook a mackerel, darn it. It's my right as a citizen. But, after checking different supermarkets, and even high end specially markets, it turns out that nobody has mackerel readily available. Unless you're very desperate, and you want the awful stuff that comes in a can. That seems to be everywhere. But, this place said they could get me a mackerel. The next day. A whole mackerel. Holy mackerel! And, they delivered. The fish is absolutely beautiful. And, their shop is incredibly well stocked with a wide range of other sea creatures, as well as smoked items like eels, and all the sauces you can possibly imagine. The only thing to note if you're ordering a whole fish: they told me the fish was going to be larger than it really was. This is no big deal to me, but the lady who took the order apologize profusely for it. Apparently, the distributor tells her what the size is going to be, and sometimes it isn't quite what they send. But, if you can live with that, this is absolutely the best place to come for fresh seafood in the metropolitan Detroit area.

We purchased trout for our New Year's Eve dinner. The trout was cleaned and prepared professionally…read moreand it was delicious!

They are vary knowledge about their products, have great service and excellent seafood. Always…read morefresh!

The products from this place are fantastic. It seems to be a family-run operation, and they're…read moresuper professional at the counter--no pressure, just helpful service. You do your thing, get what you need. I picked up six pounds of lobster claws and knuckles for $250--still a solid deal for high-quality meat. Yes, it comes frozen, but that's how it goes. Let it thaw slowly, then toss it into some rolls. Whether you're going butter or mayo, grab some Pepperidge Farm side-cut brioche buns from Kroger, toast them up, and go to town. Add a simple topping if you want--whatever you do, it's money. Thanks for being here! The building is fine, with street parking available. The area is a little sketchy--it's Detroit. But don't let that stop you. This place is worth the stop.

Traverse City Salad with a filet of Salmon added and their balsamic is my fav. Super fresh fixin's,…read moresalmon is moist, and dressing has a superb balance of oil and vinegar. Service is always friendly and professional. Wonderful atmosphere conducive to conversation.

I loved their ribs! A bit pricey and I'm not sure the quality is the same since I haven't been back…read morerecently but my friends tell me they are still great- Wirth a try!

This place is so much better with the new owners. Everything was tasty, the perch was the best I've…read morehad in a long time. Our server Sam worked her butt off and treated us so well! What a pleasant evening!

Apparently Hook is now under new management and part of the Andiamo's family of restaurants. It's…read moreshows that it's now under new management - and I don't think it's for the better. The only reason we went there to eat was because it was SCS Restaurant Week and Hook was on the front page of the Sentinel advertising their deals for Restaurant Week. As it turns out, when we arrived, we were informed that they rescinded their participation in the Restaurant Week deals. A total bait and switch. We stayed and ended up having a subpar experience. We will not be going back. Our server said he was new and it showed. We asked a question about a few of the dishes and he knew nothing about them. He never returned to refill our empty water glasses. He also let my smoked old fashioned sit at the bar for 15 minutes before bringing it to the table. It tasted like an ashtray. I wasn't even able to drink more than one sip. I had to go to the bar and ask for a regular old fashioned and it was also one of the worst I've ever had. Service was bad. Overall, the Rasta Pasta was decent. We will not be going back to Hook.

This place is a lot of fun. My wife and I went on Father's Day. We didn't try the food but the…read morecigar selection was massive, the service was next level and the drink menu was awesome. Definitely coming back to try to food next time.

Updating since I've been multiple times since my first review. This place remains solid. The food…read moreis high quality and delicious, and the service is great. The last time I went, I got the risotto with scallops. I love scallops, but they are hit or miss. These were definitely a hit. They had a great crust without being overcooked. I also got a side Caesar salad. I really enjoyed the dressing and the fresh ingredients. The staff check on you throughout the meal. I love this place during the summer and warmer months because I do not like cigar smoke. Inside, even with the ventilation, it smells very strongly, which is to be expected since it's a cigar bar. Overall, this is a great option for a nice dinner out.

feels like you are on vacation--love this place--not expensive either--today we got a $2 beer & a…read more$10 meal--better hurry as they are closing for the season in november--discovered their snoopy museum which is a hoot--family saved all their snoopy gifts & put them on display--tracey was our bartender today--she has been here 5 years..

I can't believe this is my first review of this place! I've been here multiple times over the…read moreyears and it's just a great spot to enjoy the summer time vibes! I love the outdoor patio and bar! The menu is quite extensive with some really unique options. I do enjoy their lobster roll! Overall, this place is a lot of fun and a perfect space to hang out with friends!

I tend to order and reorder my favorite meals from the same restaurant. Once I find one, item that…read moreI love, I usually do not try another, unless my favorite meal is no longer available. Because of this, my experience with many other menu items at Salvatore Scallopini on Greater Mack Ave. is limited. That said, I have 2 favorite meals that I hope never disappear from the menu. The first is the Filleto Diana, which is my choice when I celebrate my birthday or Mother's Day. The steak, which are two beef tenderloins, that are sautéed with mushrooms, scallions and garlic in a sauce of brandy cream has been perfection, each time I've ordered it. In May of this year, 2026, I ordered take-out, instead of dining in, and was a little apprehensive because my experience with using take-out at most other restaurants has been that the amount of food, delivered, is usually disappointingly less than when I've dined-in. My experience with this take out that my son picked up for me, was pleasantly surprising in that the restaurant had not skimped on any of the items ordered, a total of 3 complete meals for 3 people. My steak was cooked perfectly, arriving with the warm pink center that "Medium" calls for. It was still very warm, tender, cut like butter, and flavorful. The flavors of the mushrooms, scallions, garlic and brandy cream melded together, enhancing, not covering up, the flavor of the steak. The garlic and scallions did not overpower the mushrooms, and the brandy cream added richness to the dish as a whole. I was not able to finish the entire steak at one sitting, and I even had skipped ordering the soup in order to not "fill up" too soon with the accompanying bread that I love, and side of pasta in a tomato sauce. I ate a little of the excellent mashed potatoes that were included with the meal, and saved the rest for later. The meal was delicious!!! Since the steak still had a pink center, it remained tender and moist after reheating it , later, along with the mashed potatoes and pasta. My other favorite meal that I have ordered several times is "Chicken Tosca", which has a very delicately breaded coating, not too heavy, and barely noticeable, just the right amount to help the sauce coat the chicken and give it additional flavor. The chicken breast is sautéed with mushrooms and a lemon wine sauce. I've rarely added my own salt or pepper to this meal, except just once, where I felt it needed a little boost in the flavor. I'd rather have a meal served with a little less salt, than too much, as salt and pepper can easily be added to taste, after the dish is prepared. I have ordered the Chicken Tosca both as dine-in, and delivered, and, as with the Filleto Diana, the take out meal had as much food as the dine-in meal. The restaurant happily did not skimp! Maybe in the future, I will order a different meal here, whenever I need a new taste experience.........Naw...!

The Grosse Pointes have an overabundance of mediocre Italian restaurants. Salvatore Scallopini is…read moreone of the better Italian restaurants here. The ambiance is nice, and the service is friendly. I enjoyed the food and cocktails, and the portions were large. My friend and I had a nice evening and didn't feel rushed to leave. I recommend Salvatore Scallopini if you're looking for a place to have dinner along Mack Avenue.

Came here after an event nearby. Our waitress was great- very friendly and even brought us out a…read moreplate that said Happy Anniversary when we told her we were celebrating. I ordered a gin Collin's and requested light simple syrup. It was prepared as requested, and I enjoyed it. We started with the spinach and artichoke dip, which was absolutely huge! It was flavorful, and I liked the pita bread versus chips. For dinner I had the pasta in New Orleans, but requested it with garlic butter pesto sauce, instead of the cream pesto sauce. The waitress told me that the modification was no big deal and she would let the kitchen know. Again, that came out as requested, and it was delicious. Even the bread basket with whipped butter was good. To add to all this, there was live music. The music was not overly loud, the guys voice was very smooth, and it added the perfect addition to a nice night out. Only thing I'd say is they need to switch up their signs. We were excited to try the late night happy hour advertised all over outside (9pm-12). However, they said it wasn't offered Fridays. A little misleading.

I want to love Fishbones - but I don't. Every time I go back I tell myself it's the last time I'll…read morego. We made a reservation for a large group (20). Put down a deposit for said reservation. Arrived. Were told half of our party needed to be present to be seated. (Then what was the $100 deposit and reservation for?) Once we had 10 waiting in the lobby - we still had to wait to be seated. The place was empty, since it was early. Weird. The menu is very limited for anyone gluten free (with the exception of sushi sans soy sauce). There were bones in the fish and chips (strange), the salmon was dry. It was loud. We were celebrating a birthday. Which we informed at time of the reservation. At the end of the meal they brought out a large plate with the words Happy Birthday in chocolate sauce (written very nicely, I must add) accompanied by two squirts of whipped cream, a spoonful of strawberries in syrup and a birthday candle. It was kind of silly. (But still worked.) The high chair was filthy and loaded with large crumbs. Here's the deal - I'm not really a complainer. I mean it sincerely - I want to like (even love) Fishbones. It's close to home. The bar is kind of cool. The outdoor bar area is casual and friendly feeling but the food is mediocre at the very best. And too pricey to be so mediocre. That said - our servers were great and sweet (once they finally got to us - which took quite some time). The fact that they don't split bills in this day and age of apps is backwards. (One bill per table and a max of two cards per bill seems like some arbitrary rule.) Heavy sigh. Unless I'm invited to a post-funeral luncheon or something there, I won't be back. Edited to add the photo.

An amazing experience. The decor was really nice but what knocked the experience out of the park…read morewas the live music and our waiter. Definitely added to an already delectable food experience.

AND WHAT A TIME IT WAS! I made reservations a month in…read moreadvance for Saturday evening. The parking lot is quite small but the restaurant was easy to locate. Once we entered there was a line but it moved quickly. The hostess and front manager had such pleasant customer service. To our satisfaction we were seated within approx 10-15 minutes. The whole night we enjoyed listening and watching a live jazz band. So if you love jazz like me, this is a place to check out. The whole atmosphere was giving black elegant jazz vibes. The menu had lots of seafood options! For appetizers we chose the crab cake, oysters, and seafood queso! Talk about SCRUMPTIOUS!!!! The crab cake was my favorite! My fiance really enjoyed the queso. And my strawberry lemon drop cocktail was the bees knees! For entrees we ordered the whole lobster thermidor and stuffed salmon. Everything was perfect Half way through the night we were already planning on coming back. It was a perfect date night at the most perfect restaurant. Listening to jazz and eating amazing seafood; all I needed was a gentle ocean breeze and I'd be in paradise. I'm excited for my next visit.

We took my mom to Waves for Mother's Day because this is her absolute favorite restaurant. She goes…read morehere all the time with her friends, and after eating here, I can definitely see why. The food is always amazing, and honestly, I don't think you can go wrong with anything on the menu. If I had to recommend something, their salads are incredible. Their cocktails are also fantastic. I ordered a margarita, and it was perfect. I also had the chicken wrap, which was phenomenal, and the half sandwich and salad combo is absolutely to die for. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. The service was great, the atmosphere was wonderful, and it made for a perfect Mother's Day celebration. See the pictures for yourself! We will definitely be back.

Service was a bit slow for a Thursday night but our service was nice. Shrimp and crab dip is…read moreAMAZING. Steak states it comes with zip sauce but I didn't taste it nor see it. It could use a bit more seasoning.