Pleasantly surprised! Ended up here due to my poor packing! I packed for yesterday's weather not today's! Ended up at restaurant attached to hotel. Again, surprised! Drinks did the job and appetizers were cooked perfectly. Not bad for a quick bite, some alcohol and to relax. Natural light, exposed wood and brick. Friendly hostess. read more

Fishbone's - Sidecar - Seafood Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I was hovering between 2.5 and 3 stars. We went here for the Mother's Day brunch. I'll start with the food.... everything was mediocre, except for the ribs, the bacon and the salmon, they were excellent. The scrambled eggs were cold, the waffles were bland and limp, the Mac n' cheese was cold, the prime rib was super fatty, and the ham from the carving station was served cold. We asked our server if she could heat up some Mac n cheese since it was cold, and she wouldn't do it. She did go tell someone that we complained about it being cold and she came back to tell us the burner had gone out on one side of the serving tray and that we could get more. I got more and it was still cold and again asked if it could be microwaved, and was denied. The dessert table was mostly fruit tarts, cookies, a few pastries, peach cobbler that looked better than it tasted, and there was ice cream for the peach cobbler. Not the dessert buffet it used to be in its heyday. Also, there were no labels of what any of the food was, so you had to open every lid and try to figure out what some foods were. The real issue was some of the service. The woman who sat us, put us at the furthest point from the food, requiring an 80+ year old with a walker to go up the stairs to get to the food. I asked her if there was any way we could please sit in the main dining room. She replied, "no." I gave her the "really?" look as they were not that busy and there were plenty of seating options in the main dining room. She said she would go ask and that she would come right back. She, as I suspected, never come back. It also took 17 minutes after we were seated for our server to appear. And at the end of our meal, we waited far too long to get the bill. We used to come here a lot for the brunch, but we won't be back. This was all around a very disappointing experience. A few people in our party wanted to leave, perhaps we should have. read more

This restaurant is definitely not as good as it used. While we got seated fairly quickly on a busy, not a game day Saturday, it took about 20 minutes for our waitress to take our drink and by that time we were ready to order. She took our drink order and said she would be back. It took about the same time as before to get a drink. Food was alright not stellar. My husband loved his gumbo. We ordered Parmesan oysters for appetizer. In my opinion, they were overly stuffed with cheese and spinach. The cheese over powered the oyster. Sushi was alright. We may start venturing to different places now that Detroit has so many more options. read more

"Snapper Beausoleil" was simply excellent ... well seasoned grilled shrimp, juicy sea scallops, not one but two snapper filets smothered in a light cream sauce to perfectly accent this seafood combo. All topped with sautéed oyster mushrooms, baby corns, lima beans and other delicious veggies on the side also. This is a keeper. read more

Ok I don't like giving five stars, especially not for places I consider to be typical but there are those occasions and places that are far from typical. I've been eating here since 1996 and frankly I grew tired of alligator and frog legs. They are overrated delicacies. The good parts comin jus wait. Also it was the spot we went to after every dance, party and birthday celebration. Festivals, concerts and funerals you name it, Fishbones was the spot to eat. I had them in my memory of mediocre. Last night a friend suggested it and I'm typically not picky about food(lie), although I did have some reservations. Their kitchen was open and still churning out hot shit after 11 pm. Our appetizer of catfish bingettes sp. (nuggets) melted in our mouths. They were tender and juicy, not over cooked like most fried catfish. The semi spicy sauce was a perfect match. The starter bread was a couple of plump soft Italian rolls- the BUTTER baaaaaby- the herbed garlic butter brought so much flavor to my dead palette. My dish was the Pasta Orleans (seafood with cream sauce) made spicy. This was the perfect carb supplement to my day of a 6 mile walk of downtown. The shrimp and crawfish weren't rubbery. The crab and scallops were so plentiful - this was no pasta filler food. My only request was that they add a strong fresh herb like sweet basil as garnish to cut into the richness of the cream sauce. My companion had the Capresse sp. salad which was not a small appetizer but full platter. The tomatoes were crisp and fresh, basil firm and sweet, mozzarella smooth and balanced. The balsamic reduction on top brought it together. We were both too full to finish our meals but we were more than satiated and beyond satisfied. I will definitely return to an old hometown favorite. read more

Fishbones main dining area for lunch. Shrimp Creole for lunch with onion rings. Good food and service read more

Fishbone's - Onion rings - Seafood Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Amazing food but got some weird looks when I just got fish and rice like come on man I just like plain and simple okay but other than that it was fantastic everything was clean a lot of seating highly recommend read more

I was very disappointed in this well-known Detroit establishment. We went for lunch as a large group, and though the service was rather good, (it should be - gratuity was included in the bill) the food was mediocre at best, even their signature items. We started with appetizer trays, and those were good, although, how can you go wrong with a tray of fried food? I ordered their Gumbo Ya-Ya which is a signature item, and it was inedible. I NEVER let food go uneaten when I go out, but this time was the exception. The gumbo was extremely salty with no flavor, and the sausage in it tasted like cut up hot dogs. Everyone else's food seemed to be just ok, and even the shrimp po' boy sandwiches were dry and lacked in flavor. I also ordered the Boom Boom roll, which is their signature sushi roll, and it was not as fresh as it could have been, though I ate it. Lastly, my co-worker ordered the chicken florentine, which was decent - it's a fried chicken breast with fatty, salty cream sauce - but her side of broccoli was OLD! Literally, it was yellowed and brown on the inside. UNACCEPTABLE. My suggestion? If you're in the mood for creole/cajun food, head to CLIFF BELL'S. Their menu is awesome, the place has a great vibe, and they have good live jazz and other shows as well. Detroit offers too much in the way of good food for Fishbone's to be so packed on the weekends simply because of it's location or notoriety, or whatever attracts people there. Just say no until they make some changes, Detroiters. read more

Great place to relax it was very busy went during the Friday night dinner crowd it was very fun. They had a live band which was interesting cause it did not fit the venue but fun still. I was treated for my bday so I was not witness to the bill but fur : people I would say with tip $100 to be safe. read more

Fishbone's - Seafood Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Took my son to Fishbones for the very first time. He wanted to try alligator. Fishbones used to be one of my favorite restaurants, but I hadn't been in 10 years. I wish I had read the reviews before we came because I would have realized that it had seemed to have gone downhill. Our waitress was very nice, which is why they got the two stars, she should go to work at another restaurant. The food was not good. Everything was cold, including our calamari and alligator. My NY strip had so much fat and was not very good for a $45 steak, the fries were cold and thrown onto the plate into the steak juice, my son ordered the filet mignon med rare and it was almost well done and less than an inch thick, the Pepsi tasted awful and we couldn't even drink it, and to add insult to injury, the waterfall wasn't even working. We could have spent $250 on a better meal somewhere else, unfortunately we will not go back. And there were only 3 of us, why do they add 10% gratuity to the bill? I was so sad that such an amazing place has gone so far downhill. I had been so excited to share this with my son. It was all very disappointing. read more

Sorry Fishbone's, I'm not impressed. Went with a group after a Tigers game and the food was mediocre at best. Nowhere near good enough to merit the extortionate prices being charged. I love love love New Orleans and the food/drink associated with that city. And Fishbone's wouldn't last a month in NOLA. The good people there would laugh it out of town. My Seafood Gumbo was boring and chewy. The deep fried crawfish appetizer tasted freezer burned (and under fried). Nobody else at my table seemed excited about their meal. Neither the waitress nor the bartender(!) knew what a Sazerac was let alone how to make one. It's only the most famous New Orleans cocktail, btw. And when I asked what beers they had on draft the waitress (who otherwise did a fine job) handed me her hand-written beer cheat sheet. If that's how you're gonna roll can easily save everyone some time by handing out a beer last with the menus. read more

Fishbone's - Seafood Gumbo & Bayou Caviar - Seafood Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Really good datenight spot! Lits are dim, and food is amazing!

Friday lunch after an early morning of losing money at Greektown casino. We wanted to use casino comps and decided on FB (over Mosaic). Started with the Clam Chowder (only served Fridays) and Alligator Bites. Both were excellent. Chowder was perfectly seasoned (some may say too salty, but I would consider a salt lick a fine gift for me... so I say perfect), not too thick, and loaded with clams and veggie chunks. The bites were tender, not greasy and served with a spicy dipping sauce. Ken and I were in heaven! Next up, Lobster Po' Boy and the FB Boom Boom sushi roll. Here's where we abruptly left heaven and fell back to reality. Lobster tail meat was too heavily breaded, so you lost the sweet, rich flavor of the meat. Add in the bun, and all you taste is bread. The sweet chili sauce didn't go (for us, the spicy sauce served with the alligator was better). The sushi roll - a large 8-piece roll stuffed with fried shrimp, BBQ eel, spicy tuna and avocado - had the same squishy consistency throughout. We're used to sushi chefs calling for fresh tempura battered shrimp for each roll, but the breading on these shrimp was soft and cold. Mediocre sushi, especially expensive mediocre sushi, is a crime. We've been here a couple of times previously. We've done the Sunday Brunch - highlights for me were the peel and eat shrimp and the dessert table. I didn't like it enough to consider going back. We've also had dinner. I remember liking the Catfish Atchafalaya, which is grilled fillets topped with Crawfish Etouffee (their etouffee is good). read more

Had a cup of the Gumbo Ya Ya which was a spicy chicken and Andouille sausage concoction that knocked my socks off it was so good. I should have just gone with a bowl of that rather than getting the shrimp creole for an entree. The creole was ok but no where close to the gumbo. The bread they serve with dinner was also very good -- crunchy on the inside and warm and soft on the inside (like a Zombie brain -- or maybe not). I also had a local draft craft brew called Shorts Pontius Pilsner. This is a very light-colored brew and not hoppy at all (the way I like 'em). Went down smooth and was especially excellent with that spicy gumbo. I would definitely do that again. read more

The food is over-the-top delicious, but I can't give Fishbones four stars for two reasons: 1. their waterfall no longer runs, but sits there dry and lonely, which detracts significantly from the atmosphere. 2. Service is efficient but perfunctory. OK, now here's why you should go anyway: Best. Etouffe. Ever. read more

Fishbone's is my go-to establishment when I take clients to Detroit. The location is great, easy parking, and good access to all of the stadiums. Typically, I have large groups with me, Fishbone's does a great job helping my guests with the menu, drinks, and keeping up with a table or private group of 10 or more. The menu is pretty extensive, seafood, steak, sushi, great appetizer list to choose from. read more

This review is for their Brunch which is the best in Detroit. A full spread from an omelette bar, Prime Rib, Seafood, to a full dessert bar. I recommend trying the rice which has both shrimp and sausage. The atrium is amazing and a great place for brunch. The staff is generally helpful and friendly. read more

Fishbone's - Brunch Buffet - Seafood Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Fishbones is a Louisiana styled restaurant located in the heart of Greek Town, Down town Detroit, MI.. my original plan was to come and give this place 4 stars, I planned my birthday party here and although the event coordinator for them was rude and TERRIBLE, I decided it was great because the waitress the day of was amazing and she made sure my party was taken care of, all alone BUT I visited the restaurant again yesterday actually and the service was terrible. We walked in and (I love the brunch there) I ordered a coke and it was flat (watered down) so I said hey can I get a Pepsi instead the waitress was so aggressive and rolled her eyes so hard, I was instantly insulted. After the terrible waitress ignored my table 85% of the time, we got our ticket and there was gratuity on the ticket... 18% gratuity. Now I've been a waitress before and I always tip but SABRINA didn't deserve 18% at all.. especially on a table of just 5 people. I asked to speak to a manager, as the manager came out, he was ready to be rude, I could just tell... trust me I know customer service I've worked in it for 15 plus years and still do. 1) Sabrina check yourself because although you were irritated when we sat down you would've been tipped very well over 18% if you had done a good job 2) Sir Sloppy (man anger) you should tuck your shirt and come out with a smile and talk to customers with nothing but respect since we decided to visit your establishment and pay our hard earned money. 3) Some of the employees need better training and I get it because it's hard working with people in Detroit sometimes but don't judge a book by its cover, we were all business professional. And the service we got was a very bad look So I say this to say, Fishbones step it up, one of my favorite restaurants is really going down... read more

I remember coming to Fishbones back in the early 2000s and feeling fancy. Maybe I was just young and naive. It's gone downhill in my opinion. my friends and I ordered sushi. Perhaps it was a bad choice because it was gross! The service was bad. Our cocktails came after our meals had already arrived. Our food took forever. We barely seen our server. The sushi was barely edible. The sweet waterfall I remembered from back in the day was nowhere to be found. The only thing this restaurant has to offer is location. Right across from the casino. I wouldn't recommend. In fact my stomach hurt when I left. I took some pics but my stomach hurt so bad I didn't even label the pics so I don't remember what it was. The giant orange slice that came with my sushi was the best part of the meal. We had leftovers like crazy and didn't even want a carry out box. read more

Fishbone's - Seafood Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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One of my favorite spots to eat in Detroit. This place reminds me of fond memories of my trip to New Orleans. Plus, they have good food and don't skimp out on the alcohol. read more

Had one specialty sushi roll. A little underwhelmed and wouldn't return for another. In fairness this isn't a sushi joint- the menu is 4 pages long so look elsewhere in my view. read more

Wife and I decided to wing it and stopped by here after a Lions game. We walked in and wasn't greeted by anyone so we sat ourselves down. A server came to us a few minutes letting us know there's usually a host and become our server for the night. We were surprised they had a large selection of sushis so I placed a order for deep-fried California rolls and she got the Dragon rolls. By my surprised they were good. They decided to put both our orders on a plate together which is weird but oh well. I also ordered a side of soup that had sausage and chicken meat in it and I liked it a lot. It was very creamy and had a nice spicy kick to it. (Forgot the name of the soup) The only bad thing I can say about the food are the rolls they passed out. The rolls weren't warm and they were chewy. read more

Fishbone's - Left are the dragon rolls and rest are Deep fried California rolls. - Seafood Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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This place is a little odd. It has two halves that look and feel completely different. The other side of the restaurant was really cool, so I was a little disappointed when I realized we were sitting on the boring side. The service was okay. The food was tasty, but it was hard to tell exactly what to expect from dishes, drinks and drink prices. The descriptions weren't overly clear, and the server's feedback didn't match the dishes. (For example I asked how much drinks were and she said they're all $7 or $8, one or two is $9 and pointed to the $9 ones. Then the bill arrived and my drink was $9. It's not the end of the world, but it's still annoying that it wasn't accurate. I don't know why places don't just put prices, and if the price isn't listed then the server really should know it). All of my complaints are pretty trivial for this place, so I would certainly return. read more

This is a cool place to eat. Well actually I go for one items mainly, the crocodile bites. I've eaten other items on the menu and all are pretty good but the bites are my fav. Since we don't have one in my city, I only get to Fishbone a couple times a year when I'm visiting family, but I always make it a point to stop in for my bites and drink. I recommend you do the same. read more

We were sat in the bar area. We ordered a sushi roll, then 2 plates of fried fish & fries. Sushi came out fast. Sat for another 45 minutes, but our food never came. The server told us twice that she'd check on our food. Was there for over an hour when we finally had enough and got up to leave. The server apologized and handed us a bill for $7 for the sushi. Appalling. Will never dine here again. read more

Very disappointing. Food was luke warm and lacked flavour. Service was slow and staff was rude. Even the cocktails we ordered weren't made properly. Can't believe they added an automatic gratuity that wasn't earned OR deserved. Used to be a good restaurant.....don't know what happened. The waterfall doesn't even work anymore which takes away from most of the ambience and vibe. I wouldn't recommend Fishbone's. read more

The gumbo yaya and seafood gumbo were great! The catfish though.... Unseasoned disaster!! The fish and the breading!

Ok so i had family from out of town and we toured Detroit and all its glory. It was St Patricks day so there was plenty to do and see. W decided to eat at Fishnones due to my several previous pleasant visits. Except this time i wss extremely upset. My sister and i both ordered the gumbo. Now I have had gumbo alot and it consists of vegetables and meat but this wss ONLY gravy and shrimp.BIG DISAPPOINTMENT. Ordered coconut shrimp that DIDN'T taste anything like coconut. My daughters order came with mushrooms.. She Ordered NO MUSHROOM. Everything wss OVER FRIED and greasy. I didn't want my food but i paid any way i just wont go back. Sigh read more

I was leery based on some of the reviews...they were so mixed and we had a large party. I was not disappointed in the service or the food. With a party of 11 our waitress was fully attentive. Our food arrived fresh and hot. I will definitely have to go back when I can take advantage of the live music. read more

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Took over 30 minutes to get our breakfast order in an empty restaurant on a Sunday morning. The French Toast was standard, but still good. I won't be back. read more

Fishbone's - Cinnamon French Toast - Seafood Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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When I come to fishbones I always enjoy my food and drinks, I come here with my family never a bad experience my daughter is 3 going on 4 we have been coming since she was 2 always felt welcome.. on one of my many visits our server was a really cool guy and made my daughter a paper rose. She loved it she said it was her magically wand. He didn't have to do that I love he took the time out to do even if he do it for every kid I appreciate the extra mile to satisfy. I can't remember my server name but ask who make paper roses for the kids and please tell him again I said thank you, those moments is what I appreciate read more

Fishbone's - Atlantic Salmon Rosette so delicious - Seafood Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Stopped in to have lunch with my mother and sister. i'm obsessed with their stuffed mushrooms so I had to get those of course but we came for sushi. Everything was amazing even our server! I believe his name was Denis! Love it here!! read more

First time here so I didn't stray from some of the highly recommended dishes. I was meet with smiling and courteous staff and read through the extensive and varied menu while snacking on the delicious house rolls. I settled on the Alligator VooDoo and ribs with fries. The gator tenderloins were mild and perfectly fried up with Cajon batter. I've been on a gator kick lately, sampling these little water lizards everywhere I go. I must say they were the best I have had. Now the Ribs. Coming from TX, BBQ is serious business and I love tasting the difference throughout the country. These ribs need a little misquite smoke but they were still finger-licken good as they fell off the bone, smothered in a classic sweet sauce. The fries are double-fried-delicious. All in all a great place to take friends and big enough to offer some more intimate tables. Can't wait to try other dishes! read more

Fishbone's - Halfway through the gator and here comes the main event. - Seafood Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Had the blackened shrimp and grits. The shrimp was not blackened but the dish was very good non-the less. Wife had jambalaya which was mediocre. Bread was excellent. Service was slow due to insufficient staffing. read more

By far the most unprofessional restaurant I've ever dined at. I used to dine at Fishbones quite frequently when I lived in the states and decided to go back and try them again when I was back in town this week. Sincerely regret it. Red beans and rice are extremely dry and bland, food is tasteless, manager and subsequent head manager were rude and snappy about the situation when my mum and I requested our order to be remade as it was dry. Server Mikael is extremely unprofessional as well and tried to charge for every little thing. Both the crawfish and the gumbo have gone down in quality as well. If you want Cajun food, there's a good place on Woodward in ferndale called Howe's bayou that is way better and more friendly staff. AVOID THIS LOCATION, will be doing a follow up YouTube video about it too. read more

I used to love this place, but it has really gone downhill in terms of food quality. There were 4 of us, and only one of us had a decent meal. The fish and chips, sushi, and chicken/ribs combo were all terrible. The jambalaya was decent. And let's talk prices....wow, they have really gone up. $31 for crab cakes? $16 for 6 oysters? Would be worth it if the food was amazing, but it was really disappointing. The only high point was the service. read more

Pretty good food. The service was ok. Very eclectic vibe among patrons. The decor was kind of confusing. Whether they were trying to be upscale or local casual I feel like their menu could be condensed. Is it a sushi place? Or American comfort food? read more

Gluten Free Review: they have designated gluten free items marked on the menu & you can even order Tamari if you would like. Pretty safe spot to eat in greektown. In general, their Greek salad is one of my favorites! Their veggies are so fresh and the dressing is delicious. If you add chicken it can be a bit expensive for lunch, but a good dinner spot. The service here is exceptionally slow. If you are on a time crunch I wouldn't eat here without mentioning and staying on top of your waiter. Note: I am not not celiac and do not have issues with cross contamination. If you are celiac please speak with the server before ordering. read more

Saw this restaurant after walking around downtown Detroit. It was in Greektown. Considering the small selection of restaurants, we thought this would be a good place for lunch. We waited to be seated for over 10 minutes. No one acknowledged us there. Another patron was also waiting to be greeted and seated and I remember having a conversation with him about the bad service. So we finally decided to try to seat ourselves. Then of course someone saw us and led us to the courtyard for seating. The courtyard was a nice indoor open but inside patio. The menu had good selection and prices were reasonable. We ordered Caesar salad and pulled pork. My companion did not like the pulled pork. He actually ended up with an upset stomach. Not sure if it was related to the food. The Caesar salad was bland. It wasn't as well prepared as other places I've been to. The dressing was good but the salad was nothing to write home about. I didn't feel I got the value for the meal and the wait to be seated left me with a bad impression. read more

Fishbone's - Pulled pork - Seafood Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Went to eat at Fishbone's Sunday. It had been a long time since we had been there. Ordered jambalaya which turned out to be rice with tomato sauce and sausage they claimed was andouille but it was not. The crawfish étouffée had two pieces of crawfish in with a plate full of onions and peppers. Very disappointed. Will not return, there are too many new places downtown to try. read more