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    Dirty Shake

    4.3 (52 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 2:00 AM (Next day)

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    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Dirty Shake is comfortable and social
    Lynn H.

    The vibe at Dirty Shake is immaculate. High top, bar, and lounge seating mean are available, good music plays, sports are on TVs with closed captioning. You order at the bar and a server brings you your food and drink where you're seated. The menu is limited pretty much to wings or burgers, so luckily they are delicious. Hubby and I visited on a Sunday evening and the place was hopping but not overcrowded.

    Yummy burger
    Lauren J.

    What a lovely neighborhood bar. The service was great. Folks were friendly and fast. They also adjusted the heat for us which was lovely. The food was above average for bar food, but I wouldn't choose this as a place where the primary task is dinner. Cant wait to come back again and participate in their Shenanigans.

    Jess L.

    The inside is pretty small and its seat yourself. But it was a nice day and the patio is big and spacious so we sat there. They have a decent selection of beer I wanted to try an IPA I hadn't tried before, and the bartender showed me all the options. Dining companion had a jalapeño margarita which was pretty good. The burger was awesome! The ingredients tasted like good quality and I liked the sauce. The cauliflower stole the show though. It was spicy and packed with flavor. Dining companion had the chicken wrap, which she enjoyed. Service was good. Will definitely be back.

    Daiquiri
    Kitty K.

    Dirty Shake is perfect for a delicious burger & some cold cocktails! Located in Midtown & open late, Dirty Shake hits the spot. The bartender was super friendly & helpful, offering suggestions & cracking jokes. I love this. There is a fun menu, Adult Happy Meals & boozy shakes are also an option! We ordered up some fried cauliflower wings & some sausage for an appetizer- both absolutely amazing. The burger and fresh cut fries definitely left a spot in my heart for more. There is an amazing patio to sit outside and enjoy the yumminess served up! Go give Dirty Shake a try, it will be your new favorite date night spot, friends night out, or for large groups!

    Smoked chicken wings (3/5 *) and hot sauce (5/5 *)
    Arturo F.

    Cool newish spot, with a great outdoor deck and fun vibes. Service was friendly enough -- everything is done at the counter, but it was a bit tricky ordering through the people sitting at the bar. Drink options are solid except for the wine, which all appears to come in cans and is frankly just not very good. Other options are better. Food was a bit hit-or-miss. The burger was good, but the very hyped up smoked chicken wings were frankly a bit bland and could've used some more seasoning. Their hot sauces are delicious and saved the day, but I'd probably not order the wings again. Overall, a solid spot, especially in the summer, but I'd look at the menu before committing to dinner here as it's quite small.

    Evan C.

    Someone at a bar recommended I come and try "Dirty Shake" it's a burger joint, like no other. When you come, it's a restaurant surrounded by an outdoor patio, pretty cool. There's plenty of outdoor seating for when the weather gets warm. The also have a garage door that goes up as well. Inside feels more like a lounge than a bar, it has sofa's tall boys and bar seating, the staff were amazing. They took our order and enjoyed helping, once the food came, I could tell they really like what they do. The French fries were crunchy and delicious. The burger with its double patties and cheddar cheese worked as well. I was happy with my entire meal. I would definitely come back and recommended this location to anyone asking for a great burger in Detroit.

    Coronarita
    Elizabeth W.

    What a fabulous bar! We chose it because we wanted a beer and a patio. Sadly the rain kept us inside, but our.window seats overlooking the patio were comfortable. Service was quick - order at the bar and they bring it to you. We ordered the Coronarita. Fun concept - similar to a margarita, but with Corona. I ordered it with Mezcal and my sister tried it with tequila. I liked the tasted at first but as the beer combined slowly with the other liquers it took on a funky taste we did not like. The cauliflower was excellent - the florets are dusted in rice flour and flash fried then topped with pepper jam. Just the right crispy texture and the pepper jam was the perfect compliment. The Feta burger was super tasty and we enjoyed the fries as well. I would definitely visit again.

    Lauren D.

    these wings? Whewww, absolute showstoppers. Perfectly seasoned, crispy, and bold enough to stand alone; sauce or no sauce. You do get three on the side, but honestly? You won't even need them. Now the burger... tasted like a deluxe White Castle. Not terrible, but not memorable either. Customer service didn't shake the room, but I'd still come back for those wings alone

    Feta burger
    Stephanie A.

    Nice space - smaller than I thought. Music was a little weird. Service was fast. Order @ the bar and they bring it to you. Food was hit or miss. Wings - he wasn't a fan. Burger - yum! Feta burger - okay. Wrap - okay Fries - delish Goup - yummy Strong Island - he wasn't a fan Cucumber margarita - "refreshing" but wouldn't be a go-to choice Dole whip - really good and refreshing. Didn't taste the alcohol but that's okay. We sat outside on a warm sunny day. I liked the space but wish they had some shade coverage as an option (that isn't inside) so the sun wasn't beating down on the whole patio.

    Chicharrones
    Tiana T.

    I had seen posts about this place on social media and made a note to check them out. I checked out their menu before going to have an idea of what I wanted to order. Contrary to the name, there are no shakes offered here but they have a burger and hand cut fries that interested me enough to proceed. The staff is very friendly and welcoming into the space. Having already reviewed the menu, I knew I wanted to order the Chicharrones to start then the Burger and Fries. Everything was prepared fresh and was full of flavor.

    Menu
    Maryann S.

    Not the best, not the worst! The staff seemed overwhelmed and the food took a very long time to come out. There was a table across from us who had half their party finish their food by the time the other half got their food. The waitstaff seemed stressed and annoyed. Food was fine, looks better in photos in my opinion. I wouldn't not go back but it wouldn't be on the top of my list to revisit.

    Burger and fries
    Grace C.

    My friend and I decided to stop here for a late lunch/early dinner and a drink this Saturday. We were not disappointed! I liked the selection of drinks available. We each got a burger, fries, and a Long Drink. The burger was very good and the fries tasted homemade with a good crisp and a nice rosemary seasoning. The food came out pretty quickly, which was great. I really loved the atmosphere and the way the place is set up. We sat at the bar, but there is a variety of seating available inside and outside. Even sitting inside, you get a wonderful open-air feel. This place gives off a cozy, chill, very aesthetically pleasing vibe. I will definitely come back again. The service was good as well. The staff was attentive, helpful, and friendly.

    Loving the fun food menu
    Orrin E.

    Stumbled upon this place while in town, and returned a few times. Both the indoor and outdoor space are casually comfortable. Employees were friendly, there was a wide spectrum of music playing, great selection of beverages and a solid reasonably priced food menu. The grilled kolbassy with kraut and homemade pickles paired perfectly with our drinks. They are not lying their strong island is not for the faint of heart. Two will do. In talking to some other patrons we discovered this is a new addition to the neighborhood. They seem to have what it takes to succeed. Highly recommend checking them out.

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    Great vibe. Bartenders was friendly and the drinks were great. Good place to stop in and chill.

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    I love Shane! He is the most prettiest bartender and nicest gentleman I've ever meet! Best bartender ever! Good and drinks were amazing !

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    Smoked wings/ 10 out of 10. Cheeseburger/10 out of 10. What are you waiting for? GO! Service was good and the inside is very charming

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    $5 cover charge when your going in to spend money on drinks already is wild. This isn't a club it's a normal bar!? We didn't go!!!

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    Food was mediocre and service was horrible. Not one friendly face or interaction with any of the wait staff.

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    The crew and the food were fabulous! The fries tasted just like when mama used to make them from scratch at home. I'll definitely go again.

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