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    Cork & Gabel

    4.1 (274 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    All Hail Caesar salad
    Katy C.

    Cork & Gabel and the nearby businesses have a free shuttle to Ford Field for home Lions games, so Nate and I met up with a friend for brunch before hopping on the shuttle. The shuttle is included with the purchase of 2 drinks or you can buy a ticket for $5. The parking lot at Cork & Gabel is free to park in, and it was easy for us to get on the highway to head home after we got back. Super convenient and so much cheaper than paying for closer parking. Our shuttle driver Darryl was great and on time! We had an awesome server at Cork & Gabel and a tasty brunch. We were seated outside on the patio but they have a shaded area, which was nice for the 80 degree day! I got the Caesar salad which was perfectly dressed and had lots of cheese. Nate got the garden omelette, which was super tasty and had plenty of feta. I loved it. I did laugh at the potatoes because it was just 3 boiled baby red potatoes on the side - not really what I think of for breakfast potatoes but honestly the rest of the food was delicious. Drinks were strong and they had some interesting cocktails on their menu. Coffee was also available. I would definitely go here again even if we weren't in need of the shuttle!

    Natasha V.

    I've eaten here twice now, and I have to say -- I love the vibe. This place sits right in the middle of a happening part of the Detroit scene. From the outside, you'll notice a big, heavy, very cool door -- almost hidden -- which adds to the speakeasy feel when you finally step inside. They have a great craft beer selection, too. I tried one that tasted exactly like Skittles -- playful, bright, and absolutely delicious. The fish and chips were a total home run: crispy, flavorful, and comforting in the best way. The little donut dessert was amazing -- light, warm, and addicting. And don't even get me started on the chicken pasta... truly to die for. Every dish hit the mark. Its location is special as well -- just down from the old Tiger Stadium and right across from the beautifully restored Michigan Central Train Station, which makes a stunning backdrop for your dining experience. They also have a very cool outdoor space that looks perfect for private parties -- hip, spacious, and stylish. Bonus: they offer private parking, which is a huge win in this area. I honestly can't wait to go back. Great food, great vibe, and a slice of Detroit energy done right.

    Some of the best drinks in town.
    Phil M.

    Great place, as always, even when Janelle and her drunken friends cause a big ruckus and start swearing at staff. I felt bad for some of the more level headed members of her group. Staff handled the incident quite well. Honestly, this place is great!

    Calamari - very good
    Steve Z.

    My wife and I came here for an early dinner ahead of a Tigers game. We were about 50/50 on liking this place. My wife had the Cajun beef tips, which she loved. Great flavor and a very large portion - she couldn't eat it all. I, on the other hand, ordered the Schnitzel BLT, mainly because I wouldn't get this meal anywhere else. Was hoping for something wonderful but was left deeply unimpressed. The bread was burnt and the sandwich itself was incredibly dry. I mean DRY. In order for me to consume it, I had to deconstruct the entire thing and just ate the schnitzel and bacon. Lesson learned. We also had the calamari as an appetizer, which we both liked. The bartenders were friendly and responsive and the place is pretty cool inside, but this was a 1 and done for me. Regarding the business reaching out...I was not asked if I wanted something different. I was told however 'you should have told me'. I was hungry so I wasn't looking for a replacement. Perhaps someone should have noticed the black crust before bringing it out? Just a thought. Appreciate the quick response though. Thanks for that

    Burger
    Gerry M.

    Great ambiance and Parking! The service was quick and effective! Burgers were great. Nice beer selection. Love the vibe there in cork town. Nice bar and the mixologist was working it!

    Cinnamon rolls

    The food here is to die for. Favorite brunch spot in Detroit. Great atmosphere and very good prices for quality of service and food. Would be good for a group as well as they have a large space.

    The best mimosa ever!!! It's ginger and something else...
    Kyra S.

    I enjoyed my experience at cork and gabel . It was a busy football game day. Standard setting with a lot of brown wood. My food was delicious and the spread for my toast tasted homemade in the best possible way. Everything was fresh and my mimosa with ginger was outstanding!!! I forgot to grab photos of my food but my western omelette was super tasty.

    Two Pumps in the front and She Told Me She Loved Me in the back. View of the Michigan Central Station in the background
    Leslie C.

    Fantastic food! I loved the lamb bolognese. Wow!!!! Perfection! The sauce is incredible. The citrus cream on top was lovely. My friend enjoyed her döner kebab and fries. Delicious cocktails. I had the Two Pumps and my friend had the She Told Me She Loves Me and we enjoyed both. The servings are generous so we didn't need an appetizer. I appreciate the free parking lot. Great location in Corktown, right by the Michigan Central Station. Spacious interior. There is a back room in case the main room fills up. Cozy vibes with warm lighting. Courtney provided excellent service and made great recommendations. I look forward to coming back.

    Pretzel Appetizer
    Arby B.

    Stopped by the Cork & Gabel for dinner after visiting the train station. The server was very attentive and accommodating! The pretzel appetizer and salad tasted delicious! There was background music but it did not make it difficult to hear our conversation!

    remade pasta
    Doris K.

    Not my favorite spot. Doris approved but on your own risk. Don't go here for food or service. Food isn't worth it. There's not one thing I'd tell you to try. Three apps. Three mains- nothing to write home about and I sent my pasta back. It was so spicy I choked on it. The vibe is cool. Where you can go in and be silly and be yourself. No need to dress up. Drink are good and priced for the strength.

    Interior
    William T.

    As many times as I've been at Cork and Gable, I always notice something in the decor that I missed. This restaurant is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. A reconstructed industrial spot the service is excellent and John, the bartender, is a wizard with bourbon bloody Mary's. Come in and enjoy the menu and the ambience.

    Apple a day cocktail. So yummy. Had the burger it was great. Ariana was our waitress and she was wonderful. Neat place.

    Great Ambience and wonderful service. Lots of options on the menu. We will be back. Burger was perfect. Drinks were great. Good music.

    Michael B.

    Our group of six happened to go here after an afternoon Tigers Game. I'm giving it five stars as it hit multiple check boxes for food, service and ambiance for the type of place it was. I like what another reviewer wrote; something along the lines that "it was approachable and not pretentious ". That's exactly how we found it-a cool, industrial building very near the renovated train station. The O.F.A.F cocktail was outstanding. We've never seen a smoked infused bourbon drink in a box-clever. The wings, crab cake and fried cheese were all shared as an appetizer and were quite delicious. I won't describe each entree we had, but we tried the Crab cake, chicken Marcella, Caesar salad with chicken, schnitzel BLT, wings and pub salad-all were very generous in size and were very tasty. We shared the waffle dessert and the doughnut dessert-two incredibly delicious concoctions. We'll be back.

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    Is the building ADA or wheelchair accessible?

    Absolutely, we have a ramp to our side door. When you arrive, call us or have someone in your party come in and we let you in the side gate. Not a problem at all.

    How are their gluten free options? Do they have any?

    Yes

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    Excellent on all fronts. Service was amazing, food came out reasonably quick for how busy it was…read more Enchilada Omelette was BEST I've ever had. Was perfect balance of egg and other ingredients where it wasn't all egg! Potatoes excellent as well. DO NOT MISS the homemade biscuits. BLTE - excellent Korean Fries-very good Strawberry waffle- light and yummy Chicken Avo salad - great Veggie omelette- great flavor for our vegan friend.

    In all my years working in Detroit I finally got downtown to try this lovely spot. It's a cozy,…read morenice diner vibe that's not a a grungy, divey place yet small like one. The staff was very friendly and warm when greeting guests. Their personable nature made the visit that much more worth the walk in the heat. Since the place was pretty busy we took bar stools to avoid waiting for a table and it was a good view of the smaller kitchen area. I was pleasantly surprised at the efficiency we saw from the busy crowd and the food not taking 10 years. The food was tasty. I truly enjoyed my Korean spicy fries. Spicy in name not truly spicy to cause a burn if that makes sense. I was craving a traditional breakfast plate but the staff and my friends who are local insisted that I needed to try the Korean fries so I did both. Was it greedy of me? Absolutely. Did I care? No. The locally sourced sausage was also very tasty. I must try to find it to cook at home. My friends ordered their regular go-to meals so it was great according to them. The burger and the duck hash. I think I'll go back and try the duck hash next time for sure. And another thing, there's a particular parking garage they validate a couple hours for. So parking is not an issue in this downtown office building.

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    SavannahBlue

    4.1
    (689 reviews)
    1.4 mi
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    Spectacular! I had a large party and they accommodated us at the last minute. Shout out to Miss…read moreLisa for making it happen. The real star was the food!!!! The hot sauce was ridic. The fried catfish, yams, greens, fried chicken, dark maple hot wings and anything that hit the table was exceptionally tasty. With classic tastes like grandma used to make, but with that extra touch of love. Inside the dining area was super clean and upbeat. Gorgeous artwork and a speakeasy type vibe. Met chef Aisha and she was wonderfully sweet. So were Miss Lisa and Brandy. Huge shout out to brandy as she was the mixologist. That Mr Bowie was the best!

    OMG- I lived in the metro- Detroit area for 15 years and never turned on this street ever. I wanted…read moreto try a restaurant that I had not been to and saw this one on FB and decided to do something different. I have never been so disappointed in a restaurant before. First, the restaurant is up two flights of steps and there is no elevator. I injured my knee and walked up the stairs. Second, when I was seated and shown the menu, I was shocked at the very limited options. They only offer white- meat chicken, no rice or plain sides. I was going to try the greens but the server said they put vinegar on them which I don't care for. The Brussels sprouts with corn is a hard pass. I had no other choice but ordered something that I would never put together as a meal: fried catfish, sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts with corn. The fish was fried hard and needed seasoning and the sprouts were forgettable. They brought out hot sauce on the side assuming all people want hot/ spicy food. I wanted tartar sauce and they didn't have a traditional sauce- they had a " Cajun- style sauce." My friend had a crab cake for $25. When I called about parking, the hostess mentioned the cash lot behind the restaurant and.a parking structure across the street. She didn't mention that it was extremely expensive, I paid $24.49 for 1 hour and 6 minutes in the structure. Oh, I almost forgot that they added a 20% gratuity automatically for a party of 2! So, overall, my catfish dinner, 1 crab cake appetizer, and $2 up charge for the Brussels brought my bill to $74. Plus, the $24.49 for parking was a $100 night with no liquor only to have to leave and go eat elsewhere as what I wasted money on left me hungry and unsatisfied for sure.

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    Folk

    Folk

    4.0
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    0.7 mi
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    1st Shout out to Yelp, I read reviews b4 going to a restaurant. In this case I learned gratuity…read moreis included. I would have missed that Now... I was searching for a Restaurant that Truly supports a GF person So many say they are yet ( pre read their menus and nada) This was a test visit for guests that ARE ABSOLUTELY GF. I called for a Reservation. Oops no same day Res, yet I was told there was one Res left for 12:30 ( if We didn't make it the wait would NOT be long. We were a bit late yet our table was waiting for Us... This is a cozy scratch kitchen restaurant with a Greenwich Village vibe. Table seating for 16 bar seating for 3 Yet it didn't feel crowded. We were asked if it was our 1st time? Yes. Menu was fully explained and even b4 I could ask I was told what was always prepared GF and for other dishes what could be substituted...I purposely chose the GF waffles. May I say AWESOME. I had 1 suggestion....add the Tart cherry crafted jam that came with my husband's biscuit as an additional add on with the syrup. with the waffles I blended syrup and jam and. Then my Latte. I asked for a Hot cup. It was creamy smooth. If You can't have dairy ( and they asked) there's options. I signed up for the Rewards program and already have points and my next visit is already reserved.

    Of course, I arrived ridiculously early for our reservation since I always worry about parking. I…read moreparked farther away just to be assured of a spot. I need not have worried; there was parking closer by. Oh well. The restaurant is tiny. And it maximizes the space by lining its walls with colorful bottles of wine, chic and cher containers of olive oil, and pots of artisanal honey hiding here and there. My friend pointed out the breathtakingly beautiful bouquet of dried flowers hanging over our table. I should have taken a photo when I had the chance. I started with the spiced brown sugar latte, made with oat milk. Delicious and sweeter than I thought. Even though the menu is small and curated, I could not decide between the nosh plate, the biscuit brekkie, or the quiche, which was the special of the day. So I ended up with the quiche but added the biscuit and bacon - I did not want to miss out. The crust of the quiche was fine, but the custard-like filling was divine, more like a savory crème brûlée or flan. Service was quick and efficient. Our reservation was made for one of the predefined 90-minute blocks, so the staff was on top of getting and delivering our meals and bussing tables as soon as they emptied to make room for the next group of guests.

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    Fixins

    4.2
    (282 reviews)
    1.7 mi
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    Really great food! We came here on Juneteenth after leaving a celebration. We did have a…read morereservation and I highly recommend you make one. The wait wasn't too bad even though the restaurant was packed and every table was filled. I ordered the Fried chicken with collard greens and Mac n cheese. The fried chicken was exquisite. It tasted like it had been brined for 24-hours so definitely appreciated that. The collard greens had some vinegar on it and it was sooo good! The Mac n cheese was good as well but it was probably the weaker item of the other food on the plate. The biscuit was good and flaky and tasted even better with the strawberry butter. The oxtails with the red beans and rice was good, but the fried chicken was better. The bread pudding was good but different. I'm used to bread pudding being served hot with vanilla or butter pecan ice cream sitting on top of it. Their bread pudding was served cold with a whipped substance on top. It was okay, but I wouldn't have gotten it if I knew they served it cold. Would've been much better heated up.

    I came here with a large group of people for brunch. The menu consists mostly of fried southern…read morefood. Fried deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, fried fish, fried chicken, etc. The food is fine, but not particularly flavorful. I ordered the Fried Fish, which comes with cornmeal crusted fish, corn fritters, and two sides for $26. A little pricey, but at least the servings were large, and I had leftovers to take home. I like that there are free drink refills. I am not a fan of their seating policy. Once you are seated, the clock starts with 90 minutes to dine. Even though the restaurant was not full, some of us decided to wait to be seated until more people arrived because we didn't want the 90 minute clock to start. The seating policy is very strict and does not provide leeway when the restaurant isn't fully occupied.

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    Oxtails and charred okra
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    4.2
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    0.8 mi
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    This place is such a gem! It's definitely on the smaller side, but that's part of the charm. The…read morecozy dining room and the cute little bar give it a fun neighborhood vibe that makes you want to hang out a little longer. The food was fantastic, everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and worth the wait. The service was just as good. Everyone was friendly, welcoming, and kept things moving even though the place was packed. The only thing I thought was a little odd was that syrup for the pancakes was an extra charge instead of coming with them, but it definitely wasn't enough to take away from the experience. Just know there's probably going to be a wait, but honestly it's easy to see why. I'd happily wait again. We'll definitely be back!

    Brooklyn street local you have finally won me over…read more I've been here several times but every time it wasn't my decision. When you have brunch with the girls it's hard to get a vote in and tbh I plan everything else we do so I'm happy to take a break on Sunday because I am god after all. Anyway I went on my own accord today. The service was beautiful. I really don't love having to order off of my phone because it limits the server to customer experience but despite that my server Mary made me feel super connected to her. She had great recommendations and knowledgeable descriptions of the menu. I sat on the patio with a nice breeze and minimal bugs. Seating was spacious and delightful. I got the brekwhich and it was soooooo delish. Mary could tell I was a freak so she had the crazy idea to put their locally farmed 3 berry jam on it. I told her it reminded me of that one episode of SpongeBob and I lost her :/. The savory plus the sweet was heaven in my heart. If he could he would, and apparently everyone's afraid of heaven. I also got my fav a BM (Bloody Mary). I didn't ask what mix they use like I usually do, I had faith. And I was right to do so. McClure's! MY FAVORITE TIED WITH VIVIOS! It came with a spicy peppery rim which was aight but that's not really my thing, I'm not that freaky! But I don't yuck anyone's yum. I also got the NEW lavender mimosa. Fragrant, festive and fastidious. It was a bright light that woke me up in a way only summer light is able to do. Angels are blinding, I hope Mary can still see because she took a peak in my heart to deliver the best experience. 10/10 will be back Side note I really don't get poutine for breakfast but I appreciate people sticking with brand. And I don't have to order that :)

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