We returned to try the buffalo wings - they're decent. Breaded and fried well, lots of sauce,…read morehomemade dips. We also tried the fried chicken muffaletta sandwich and burger with tots and crinkle fries. The chicken sandwich is really tasty if you like olives, which I do. It came out on a nice seeded bun freshly fried and hot. Yum. Hubby enjoyed the burger and added bacon - they have really nice thick sliced bacon. It was cooked perfectly with a nice soft bun. I'm pretty sure the fries and tots are just frozen and presented well - at $11 and $12 for those, you might just skip those and get the meatball parm sliders because they're seriously delicious. I plan to return just for those - they're the best thing on the menu. Homemade patties and sauce; top notch. But, the crinkle fries do come with this yummy homemade malted mayo as well as ketchup, and I really enjoyed that. The tots are dusted with a spicy salty seasoning which made them maybe a touch too salty. Both of those came out super hot and crispy though, which I definitely appreciate. Overall, a very tasty meal that had care put into it. The host and server were both very friendly and our service was perfect. It's a little pricey for bar food, but at least it's good bar food, and you can't beat the ambiance for sports. Solid.

First off, rude hostess. But it looks nice inside... weak…read moremenu choices, tasteless, high prices and little selection. The liquor choice is minimal and neither varied nor inspired. Save your money. Go somewhere else.

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.

We stopped in for a quick nightcap near closing time, so it was pretty quiet and we had great…read moreservice at the bar. The bartender was friendly and patient and gave some good recommendations. We only had one drink each, but I enjoyed my cider -- not too sweet. Nate liked his beer as well. I would be interested in coming back in the future to try some food at this spot as it's in a great location in the heart of downtown.

Came in here before the Lions game and also afterwards. This place gets jammed up pretty quick…read morewhen there's a game downtown, so plan accordingly. Wife and I both had the Steakhouse Burger and Fries, which was pretty decent and easy enough to eat at a crowded bar. Derek was our bartender and did an amazing job handling a heavy load, given some staff called in. He made time to have conversations with the patrons as best as he could and was also pretty funny. Great atmosphere in here as well. Oh yeah, and beers and their shots are also pretty darn good. Give them a try if you're downtown - it's a great time!

I really enjoyed this place. There was a live DJ that played some good music. The drinks were…read morepretty pricey and not worth it in my opinion. The vibes of the location is what kept me there most of the night. Because it is downtown Detroit street parking on the weekends is always hard to find. So paying to park in the garage I would recommend. There were plenty of tables and seating. We did have to share and wait for some of the games to be available but everybody was friendly and generous with sharing the games. You do have to purchase tokens from the booth located inside to purchase drinks at the bar. The lady in the booth was very friendly and answered all my questions with that being my first time there.

We came here to watch the Super Bowl. The token thing is interesting. I can see it coming in handy…read morethough, you pay once and then you don't have to deal with getting your wallet out or having a tab only. It can be more challenging for those of us who can't predict the future and won't know how much we will want. We felt like getting 2 beers each felt like a fair assessment of our projected time spent at this place and it turned out to be decently accurate. The beer list online (which I reviewed to prepare myself) was not entirely accurate. Their beer list on the wall didn't really explain what anything was so for people, such as myself, from outside the area and unfamiliar with the local breweries it was a challenge. I can see how it would be fun to come here with a group.

The staff are the reason you want to visit and return. Every year I visit Detroit, this is a…read morenon-negotiable place to go to dinner, at least one night during my visit! Great food and even better service!

A fun dive bar with great shot options!…read more We stopped in here during a Pedal Bar event and were greeted by a really nice dive bar atmosphere. While trying to decide what to get with the small amount of time we had, the chalkboard of different shots that they had on special that day was really cool. The bar tender was really friendly too with all of us!

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!

Stopped into TAP at the MGM Grand for a late, light lunch. I wanted to take it easy and "pregame"…read morefor a big dinner later this evening, so a salad felt like the right move. Fair to say the Asian Chicken Salad is good, but not great. It's a massive portion with plenty of Napa cabbage and spinach, providing that much-needed crunch. However, the grilled chicken was a bit of a letdown--it really needed more flavor and seasoning to hold its own. The saving grace and clear highlight were the spiced cashews. They actually had some personality and stood out as the best part of the dish. It's a solid enough choice if you're looking to stay on the healthy side while hanging out in a sports bar, but it's not a "must-order. Plenty of screens for sports viewing, and lots of beers on tap (obviously), staff service was good.

I stayed at the MGM Grand Detroit last night after being displaced by a multi‑day power outage, and…read moreI had my 16‑year‑old dog with me. She's in poor health, and in the chaos of leaving home I forgot to bring something to wrap her nighttime medication in. Since TAP has turkey sandwiches on their menu, I explained that I was a hotel guest and asked if they could spare a small piece of turkey - just enough to wrap a pill in for an elderly dog upstairs. A kitchen worker (who was very nice, by the way) offered to check, but the chef refused outright. Not "this is against XYZ policy," not "we're too busy," just a flat no. I was standing right there for the entire exchange. Anyone genuinely suited to a hospitality role would have recognized this as an easy moment to generate some goodwill, but instead, the chef shut it down without a second thought. I spent a lot to stay at the MGM Grand Detroit Hotel, and this interaction left a genuinely negative impression of MGM overall. It made an already difficult day worse. I truly hope the individual who refused this request can one day recognize that hospitality is built on moments exactly like this.

A lovely spot for a drink and a view! I came by in early March knowing it would be a little chilly…read moreon the roof, but the view and vibe was worth it! Really friendly service from start to finish, starting with the doormen all the way to the hostess and then the bartender. Everyone seemed like they were in a great mood, and this was a great spot to kick off my trip to Detroit. I went with the Cigar City Brewing Co IPA and it was crisp and delicious! The inside of the club was nice, but only complaint was they could do with more ambiance/dimmed lighting. It was a little too bright for a club. The rooftop has great views, a small fire pit, and several chairs around it. Probably 180 degrees unobstructed view, so could be great for a nice (panoramic) photo of the city or a selfie. I'll definitely be back on my next trip!

Monarch Club is really an experience everyone should try at least once. It's elegant, it's…read morebeautiful, the views from the porch are nothing short of spectacular. While the food and drinks are not especially unique or special on its own, they are all good and the service 99% of the time is excellent. Sitting on top of the Element hotel right smack in downtown, this is great spot before and after any of the games or concerts as they are stones throw from the Fox, Comerica, Ford Field and a few minutes from LCA.

I've been to Buddy's Pizza Downtown Detroit about three times now, and each visit has been a great…read moreexperience. This location has a really cool, modern feel to it -- clean design, updated décor, and a lively downtown vibe that makes it a fun spot to grab a bite. It's a great place to meet up with friends or coworkers, especially if you're already in the area. The service is cool. The atmosphere definitely feels more contemporary compared to the original, and I appreciate how they've given it its own personality while still keeping that classic Buddy's quality. The food has been consistently good every time I've gone -- you really can't go wrong here. That said, I still prefer the original location. There's just something special about Buddy's Rendezvous -- the history, the character, the authentic feel. There's nothing like the original. Overall, the downtown location is pretty cool and absolutely worth visiting, especially if you like a more modern setting. But for me, the original will always have that extra charm.

So I'm not gonna lie. I was a little bit disappointed in this round of Buddy's Pizza. Typically I…read morehave no problem with them but maybe this wasn't a good day. It wasn't even the food because the pizza was okay. The service really didn't hit it off for me at all though. It was a late night and it was about to be closing time in the next hour from when I was sitting down but I only sat at the bar just to grab a bite. I didn't even want any drinks. We sat down and we waited for water for a while and then it took a while to get our order taken, which was already inconvenient. I could see that we were the inconvenience because the bartender was already cleaning up so we weren't getting as much attention as we could have gotten. Even though we didn't really want anything except to put in an order for food. The bartender acted like we were stopping him from working to close the bar, which I can understand. At the same time you're not supposed to let your customers know that you feel a way about them sitting down. The food came super late as well so that also was not really a good experience. It shouldn't take 30 minutes to get one pizza pie out of the oven especially when it's an empty restaurant, just about because everybody's about to leave so there wasn't a crowd. The only thing that I give 3 stars as a par for is just because the pizza was pretty good but for everything else I wasn't super pleased last time I was at home. It was opening day weekend the last time I was there and I am sure that everybody was taking a beating because downtown was so lively but at the same time you never let your customers know.

Brass Rail is an awesome late-night spot in downtown Detroit. We ordered the Caesar salad, small…read moreMargherita pizza, small White Cheesy pizza (half chicken, half bacon), Wagyu beef sliders with fries, and the Bangin' Brass shrimp tacos. Everything came out hot and flavorful, and hit the spot after a long night out. If it's a busy night, expect a bit of a wait and slower service -- but the staff are really friendly and clearly doing their best. The atmosphere is lively, casual, and perfect for grabbing a bite after a concert or game. Overall, Brass Rail is a solid go-to for late-night eats in Detroit. Definitely worth checking out!

We went in here to eat, warm up and have some drinks prior to Fillmore concert. We were avoided at…read morethe bar for way too long (not even busy) then to bring drinks seemed to be a distraction to them. We finally got the chance to order n food (sliders) w fries was enough for us 3 girls delish but not service. Sorry but true Try them anyway may be better service