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    Detroiter Bar

    4.0 (139 reviews)
    InexpensiveSports Bars, American
    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    DETROITER BAR ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Divey
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Jeffrey R.

    I love a dive bar and this one is steps away from casino prices. Decent bar food; interesting characters. Not quite a sports bar. Bartenders have an attitude, but that comes with the territory at a bar like this.

    Tuna Melt on Rye.
    Russel K.

    Heeey Stranger Dangers! It's me the Big Tuna Reviewer back at it again with a tasty tuna review. First and foremost let's talk about the service. Now I may have been to a few bar restaurants in my tenure and the service orchestrated at Detroiter Bar is second to none by the lovely Bri behind the Bar. Quick, always correct on the orders and every time you may need something she's right there. 11/10. Now for the main reason you're reading this. The Tuna. Now I've had tuna from all corners of the Globe. Does this one knock my socks off?! No. Does it deserve to be thrown back in the Detroit River? Absolutely not. This is so far above average it makes it a tough one to gage. It might not make the Deans list but it'll totally be on the honor roll society. If you're in need for a quick tuna fix like I was then this is a must stop. Tell Bri the Big Tuna sent you and receive 0% off.

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    Micah K.

    Had a great evening at this bar! Perfect place downtown Detroit for some good food and drinks. Also they have plenty of televisions to watch sports. Prices are very reasonable and the place walks a great balance between divey and bro-sports bar. The place is very clean and spacious as well. Overall, this is a solid choice for the area!

    Lions game day
    Alex W.

    The name of this place is a great example of the vibe inside this bar. There isn't a better place to have a couple beers, eat some appetizers and watch a Tigers or Lions game. The people who work here are wonderful and they're always very friendly and attentive. I came here to watch the Lions game on Christmas Eve, had a few blue moons and ate some delicious fried pickles and French fries. This place seems to have regulars who are extremely friendly and welcoming. The Detroiter is my favorite go-to bar in Detroit.

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    Lexi M.

    Good bar with the big screens and good food! The sausage appetizer is our favorite here. They have a great patio area for the warmer season as well that we love.

    Jell-O shots!
    Autumnn G.

    Stopped by here while hanging out downtown. Did not order food but the drinks!! Oh wow they were so good and the presentation . Loved the bikini lady glass and she alone will def have me returning lol. They also were selling Jell-O shots and we figured "what the hell" and had some of those two. The inside was not to crowded, which I was happy about. They had an outdoor area and a tented indoor/outdoor space. Music was good but not to loud that I could not hold a conversation. Bartenders were prompt and friendly.

    Norms raggedy ass IPA.

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    Always have one of the best burgers in the city. The atmosphere is always great in this legendary bar. Always a go to stop in Detroit!

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    Alvin is the best! Their food and service here is top tier. Best dive in Detroit for sure.

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    2 years ago

    Great food! Fast Service! I love the grilled chicken wrap and the fish and chips! Whenever I go in office to work, I come here!

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    2 years ago

    A must stop in the D. Bri & Jess are top notch!! I highly recommend when visiting Detroit!!

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    2 years ago

    Great dive bar by Greektown Casino with amazing food, and Service. Have to try the burgers and the chili.

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    3 years ago

    Great atmosphere!!! Cold and refreshing drinks. We will be back for another quick one!!

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    great service and friendly bri and Jess are awesome my new spot great first time there

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    2 years ago

    Awesome local bar. Great start and vibes. Bri and Jess are top tier bartenders. Highly recommend

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    2 years ago

    Bri and jess are the best bartenders in Detroit!!! We'll come back here every time! They're hot af

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    Great food, great drinks, great staff! Really good spot to make a short post game hike and grab a beer and a bite.

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    5 years ago

    Great bar, great energy. The bartenders are very friendly and personable. Funny people too!

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    3 years ago

    Stopped in for lunch. The turkey pita wrap was great. Very clean and the staff is very friendly. I will be back to get drunky poo

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    3 years ago

    Val is the best! Our favorite bar in Detroit! Always a good spot to grab a beer before a game.

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    3 years ago

    The loaded fries were so good I got those with a basket of chicken tenders super good bar tender super cool the drink were perfect

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    Now I may have been to a few bar restaurants in my tenure and the service orchestrated at Detroiter Bar is second to none by the lovely Bri behind the Bar.

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    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.

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    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.

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    I had 2 good experiences at Buddys. First we went thru the carry out/express door so we started…read moreordering with the girl and she was very nice and gave us different recommendations until we found out we were on the wrong side and decided to go to the restaurant side. At the restaurant side we chose the recommendations given by the first person except we chose to keep the salad dressing that came with the salad. I will say everything was very good. Our server was very attentive. We decided to order the Super 6 Mile and added banana peppers and took out the ham. We also added the Greek salad to share. Both items were a hit. We really liked our food. The ambiance was cool they were showing the Pistons v Cavs game so everyone was entertained. The biggest surprise of the night was when it came time to get the check the waitress said that the gentleman that was next to us paid our bill and didn't want the waitress to tell us he did. That has never happened b4 we were so grateful. After posting on Tik tok they say this is a regular thing that happens in Detroit. Thank you if you ever see this. We truly appreciate it & thanked you on tik tok & ig. Never experienced that act of kindness and we will certainly pay it forward.

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