I have been disappointed at this location in the past, due to poor service and the mandatory 18% tip. The greeter was very friendly and helpful. Troy was excellent! I actually told him to stop and take a breath. And he got more than the mandatory tip.The food was, as usual, very good. I was slightly disappointed that they have closed the patio. read more

My family and I came here for father's day with a 10 person reservation. Our table was ready within 5 minutes of us arriving promptly. It was definitely a busy day for the restaurant, but it was expected since it was father's day. Before sitting at the table I did notice many crumbs in the seats and had to ask an employee for a wet towel. They did assist on fixing the problem, it just would've been better if they noticed before bringing us to our table. Once seated we started looking over the menu. Bread and butter was brought to the table. The butter that came with the bread was very tasty. I really enjoyed the flavor. Naturally it did take a while for our entree orders to come out, but everybody's drink orders and food orders came out perfect temp and correctly. Our waiter was very down to earth and paid attention to the details of everybody's order. I ordered the Catfish Atchafalaya and that entire plate was scrumptious! The fresh string beans were cooked exactly how I prefer along with the buttery mashed potatoes. The grilled catfish and atchafalaya was so flavorful! It was truly the perfect meal for me. I noticed most people enjoyed their meal as well. It was a lovely time and I wouldn't be surprised if we decided to come here again. read more

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It's been years since I've been to Fishbones and my family and I decided to visit for Father's Day. It was not what I remembered. The seats were stained and one of the tables we had was uneven and wobbled. The wait staff was attentive and service was good/swift. My meal was lack luster at best. I got the Crab stuffed shrimp. It came with mashed potatoes and green beans. The shrimp was not stuffed at all. It was maybe a thin layer of the crab meat. The green beans were bland. The mashed potatoes were the best part. Nothing tasted bad but it just wasn't up to the level that I expected. read more

Fishbones- Southfield - Crab Stuffed Shrimp, green beans and mashed potatoes. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Southfield, Michigan

I have been twice. Both times, I was disappointed in their 18% tip policy, even on takeout. We just walked out. I'll tip, and it's usually 20%, but trying to charge me for takeout was too much. read more

Had the shrimp and grits 10/10 best thing I ever tasted. Highly recommend. Gumbo was extremely good too

I came here for lunch one day and I enjoyed it. I ordered the salmon lunch and even though I felt it was pricy, it was still good. The portion of the food was reasonable. The flavor of salmon was good. The broccoli could have been seasoned better. The rice was not sushi rice, more of a parboiled style. Overall, it was still good. The bread and the butter were the winner. The bread was warm and fresh. I do think they are overpriced, but I did enjoy my food. read more

Fishbones- Southfield - Ginger Salmon - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Southfield, Michigan

This was my first time at this location and we had a great experience! The ambiance was classy but also casual. We came with a group and they gave us this semi private area, seperated by a half-wall. The server was fantastic, she served all of us herself, in a very timely fashion and got everyone's order right. I would say the prices are little high but the food was really delicious. The pasta was great! Everyone was happy with their meals and the service! read more

Fishbones- Southfield - Seafood Pasta Orleans - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Southfield, Michigan

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Hey, went the other day. I thought they had maybe upgraded service and food disappointed. This fish bones does not have the reputation of downtown. The service is horrible. The staff is terrible. Even the management is lacking upon entry stood at the door for six minutes without being acknowledged.. Order food mediocre great location and service sucks I can't believe they're still open. read more

First and foremost, I have to update my review -- apparently, the great experience my buddy and I had after work was a complete anomaly. Since moving to my new office (just three buildings down), I've been back twice for lunch, and both times were exactly what you'd expect from a forced-gratuity spot: God awful. The second visit really sealed it for me. I checked in on Swarm, so I know the timeline -- from the time I checked in to the time I got my food, it was 45 minutes. That's ridiculous for lunch. I only get an hour, but I ended up there for an hour and 20 minutes. Not good. Service? Even worse. The waitress never came back to check on me, and when I was finally ready to leave, I had to hunt her down for the bill. At one point, I just sat there... and sat there... to the point I was about ready to walk out. When she finally reappeared, she said, "Oh, I was in the back" -- whatever that means. If you've got a long lunch break and don't mind a server disappearing for most of your meal, sure, this is your spot. But if you're on a time crunch? Avoid it. This is not the place for a quick, quality lunch. read more

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We were a party of 40! We made arrangements for our group and manager, Kelly made sure we were well accommodated. The servers were great and everyone enjoyed their meal. Considering going back next weekend for a planning committee meeting. Darryl M. read more

Overall experience was a 10/10! Our server Amber P. was great. The food was so delicious & the ambiance was nice. I've been going here for years! read more

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This was my first time coming to Fishbones and eating the food. I didn't check Yelp so I did not realize how low ranked this place was. My experience on the day that I came in a nutshell. Ambiance: I can see the effort to make it resemble New Orleans with the beads at the front. Nothing really stood out in the decor to make it come across as authentic. The service: it was extremely slow at first. We were told only one person is working. However, they eventually got more staff. Troy was a great for our table. He was very knowledgeable about the menu, very fast at getting orders in. He also had great suggestions. 10/10 The food: I started with an oyster rock. as an appetizer and it definitely tasted very good. But the price for 4 oysters has never been around 20 not even in good ol Louisiana so that caught me by surprise. Then I ordered a crawfish was tasty. I tried a drink of happy hour that was tasty as well. Bill: they automatically added 18 gratuity on each. This was fine because we both tipped 20 percent. But if my service would have sucked, I would've been annoyed tipping that for poor service. We talked with the manager while we were there and he was welcoming. read more

Fishbones- Southfield - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Southfield, Michigan

Sunday dinner with family of 8. Not many ppl there. Waiter Troy was very good but it took almost 30 minutes before our food arrived but it was hot. Everything was tasty. read more

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My family held my Dad's 90th birthday party at Fishbones on a Sat. afternoon in their large party French Quarter section and it was wonderful! The food & service was great and my family had a wonderful time. The price for the space & food were very reasonable, it was worth it! read more

We went on Super Bowl Sunday to celebrate my mothers and sisters birthdays. I'll be completely honest and say I was apprehensive because of their rating. The restaurant wasn't crowded and they easily accommodated our party of 5. We were given 2 choices of tables and we selected the quieter area. Our server Dominic was very nice and patient because we had lots of questions about the ingredients and the preparation of the dishes. Everything came out delicious! We were all so pleased and enjoyed our experience there. Also their playlist is the bomb, the music was great! read more

Fishbones Southfield location is consistently hot and delicious. During this visit, crab cakes, new on the menu grilled red snapper with shrimp and Catfish atchafalaya and French rolls with herded butter. The server suggested new items on the menu. The seat covers have been replaced since the last visit. The atmosphere improved. Brava. read more

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I think the original location is best. This location is convenient for those in Oakland county.

I recently hosted my son's college open house at Fishbones Southfield. Leroy T. and Team did a fantastic job. The ease of arrangements, planning, service, food selection and attention to our guests was absolutely amazing. I would highly recommend this location for your next event. Thank you again for everything! read more

My family and I celebrated Mother's Day at this location. The food was delicious! Our server, Jalen, was outstanding! He was polite, hardworking and professional! This made our experience so much better. I relayed my feedback to his manager, Vic. He was pleasant too! Great job leading by example! I would definitely recommend this restaurant. read more

First timer! My food was amazing. The service is slow as they seem to be very understaffed. They are also more expensive than I imagined + 18% gratuity on all checks. Nice, clean restaurant. read more

Fishbones- Southfield - Seafood Pasta Orleans - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Southfield, Michigan

So disappointed! This is the nastiest food ever made. Don't waste your money here. The best thing cooking is the BAND! On top of the nasty food is the BILL that is outrageous; it comes with a 20% extra nasty fee. Each person at our table paid an additional roughly $20. Money is not the issue; we have that but not to be wasted on poor food and poor service. We all own a business or is in law enforcement. The service was bad and so was the waiter. Just horrible! Never again will I EVER eat at FISHBONES in Michigan or any other state. They need to be reported to everyone and everything that can be reported to. read more

40.28$ Catfish beignets 18.00 Oyster Rockefeller 20.00 + tax Oysters was so burnt it was beyond charbroiled audacity to still top with cheese and things Called spoke with (mgr Leroy ) he assured me that my 21.20$ would be refunded mind you I only wanted a refund for the beyond charbroiled food. Not whole ticket for inconvenience! He stated I will recv a call n or text ok koo Next day no call or text so I thought left vm I called to speak wit mgr he stated he don't see it Maybe I'm calling wrong location am I sure that's where I was gaslighting me So I asked him if this the address he says yes then I noticed Leroy tried to make as if I was lying I went to the trash and found the receipt talking bout pissed ticket #88 7:26 pm he states I don't see I say to him ok koo I will bring receipt and my phone with the transaction He replies ok come on nice nasty tone condescending I hang up mind you gas is 3.59$ per gallon get my small child prepared to leave in my car on the road for Leroy to cb and state his mgr corrected him and showed him that he was looking at the receipts at the Greektown location mmmhhmm I do apologize your refund has been released look for a text he hangs up I process what he stated thought you were the mgr Leroy and by being the mgr I would like to speak with the mgr you spoke with abt your error he states I'm the only mgr here I ask why you just lie when you called me back I stated you were nice nasty condescending and gaslighted me I will NOT RETURN no wonder y the establishment was EMPTY service bad I will be contacting corporate I don't appreciate how I spent my money to recv burnt food bad svc then he had the audacity to denigrate me I explained to Leroy for him to be a mgr he needs to reference a 1 minute mgr seminar He raised his voice as I cld tell he was becoming irate I hung up the feeling of nothing will change came over me then I remembered yelp so no one else can have this experience DO NOT GO TO THIS LOCATION ‼‼‼‼‼ read more

Fishbones- Southfield - Receipt that Leroy said vanished then reappeared - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Southfield, Michigan

This place was nice walking in to the restaurant. They have a nice set up and its nice they have live music. It took us 20 minutes to get a waiter to take our orders. One of the group members had to ask for one. The waitress we did end up having was friendly. The food was just ok. I think the seafood pasta was good but everything else was just ok--it was not impressive. read more

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Visited while in town with family--my husband grew up in the area and had fond memories of this place. The gumbo and chowder were flavorful and hit the spot. Unfortunately, the shrimp cocktail tasted like it came from a freezer, and the seafood Alfredo was underwhelming. The catfish was a win. Service was friendly and the ambiance warm, but it's clear the place has changed over the years. Glad we went for nostalgia, but I wouldn't rush back. read more

This was our smallest group for our Meetup group and the 3 that came was new or almost new members. Others just said they didn't like the food at this location and I have to agree with them now. The did away with the sushi menu. It was still listed on their website so I had to find something else from their much more limited menu. I decided on the ribs with fries. Chef vegetables was my other choice. Average at best. We did share spinach dip appetizer and a carrot cake dessert but again only average at best. Our table was too close to the live entertainment so it made it hard to talk. While the others were kind thanking me later for hosting, our group will not be back. I will just head to another location once the sushi menu comes back. read more

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Mycah was our service, she provided awesome service. We were an unexpected large group and she was focus on our group.

This place came highly recommended by a coworker. The i once inside there is a huge aquarium. We were greeted with a smile. Our server was friendly but very forgetful. Maybe overworked. He would make serval trips to the table to bring each item. I ordered the Faroe island salmon with loaded mashed potatoes. Imagine my surprise when the lobster sauce was not on plate and my potatoes were not loaded. My first thought was he is going to take this back and remake it, but no. I was brought a small ramekin of cheese and sour cream . Then 10 minutes later a small ramekin of lobster sauce. The disappointment was overwhelming. The prenatal drinks were great... well MY drink was . If you stop by get the old camp peach old fashioned. Best old fashion I have had this year. Now my colleague asked about frozen drinks . He recommended a daiquiri. What he brought out was not frozen and topped with vodka. When she asked what it was he said a daiquiri but our blender is broken . If you come have a drink. Not a frozen one . read more

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The Food was great the Drinks were superb and most importantly the Service we received f was excellent. Cudos to MR Desmond And Mr Juan. They really make you feel special and at home. Omg the food. read more

Fishbones- Southfield - A salted rim margarita. Mmmmmmmm - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Southfield, Michigan

My date wanted to stop in here so why not? The menu is more of a southern seafood theme to décor and menu. Maybe this was my mistake for not ordering something in that area but I got short rib sliders which comes with fries, cole claw and a cream sauce for the sliders. I felt the short ribs were rather bland, sauce it came with it was also rather bland/mild and fries were ok. Cole slaw was decent. I would come back and try some of the southern dishes but if I were in the area this would not be my first choice. read more

Fishbones- Southfield - Short Rib Sliders with fries and cole slaw - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Southfield, Michigan

Absolutely amazing. The food was so good, the alligator bites are a must. The service was amazing as well. Friendly and fast. Very expensive place but worth it. Everything I tried was quality and fresh read more

For a Date night, my boo and I came here and I was blown away by the ambiance and the food. Upon entering, you were directed to check in to be seated. There was a hostess who was immediately to your right who would seat you. We were taken to the left of the restaurant and were seated. Our waitress came by immediately, introduced herself, took our drink orders, and explained the menu and answered all questions asked. I wanted sushi and he ordered the red snapper. The wait game begins. Bread was brought out and I ate as much as I could....you know, to prevent waste and all! I ordered a drink and it was a nice strong drink....just how I like them. There was a live band there and the gentlemen also sang a few songs as well. The vibe gave me rat pack vibes. They sounded amazing. I will most definitely be looking for one in my area or just revisiting this one when I return. This was definitely a nice way to spend a date night. read more

Fishbones- Southfield - Sushi - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Southfield, Michigan

Fantastic food and even better service! Go in and see Jo. She's passionate about what she does and just earned a life-long customer! Get the carrot cake. Trust me. read more

The drinks took forever to come from the bar. When the food arrived, it was warm, not hot. The entire meal including appetizers, main dishes and drink took 2.5 hours. The salmon was dish was very tasty. Not sure if I would return. Server was nice but took way too long for everything g to be served. read more

Fishbones- Southfield - Salmon dinner - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Southfield, Michigan

Ambiance: Nice enough, clean. Friday evening at about 7:00 and we were surprised there was only about 4 tables of customers there but it was snowing out with icy road conditions so that may have been a factor. Service: Polite, efficient. Zero problems with the service. Food: Shrimp and sausage jambalaya...Filled with plenty of shrimp and sausage. I wish there was an option to order a smaller portion for people who know they can't eat that much food. Taste was good...I'd rate the taste 7.5 out of 10. Catfish Po Boy....husband rated it 8 out of 10 but with the fries being 10 out of 10, they were awesome and we jokingly squabbled over the last few of them . read more

Not a lot of restaurants in Detroit metro area that serve real Cajun food. Menu and food taste authentic but I don't know if I want to come back. My food was luke warm for some reason, they all looks very appealing though. Also it is kinda of pricey that I am not sure if it worth the money. Bacco next door are miles better if you looking for a better dinner experience read more

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As we arrived we were told there was a 10-15min wait because staff didn't arrive until then (it was 5:30pm) The wait staff was quick but not friendly.. The restaurant was dark, but not inviting The food was good, but since we were a small party (3) & a larger party came in after.. we were served & forgotten no drink refills etc. This was our 1st & last trip to this restaurant read more

Seafood Gumbo "AVOID" unless U like plan small shrimp wt rice & brown gravy, the manager & staff are wonderful, most of the higher end Entree's are delicious. Shaun the bartender was fabulous. My overall experience was most pleasant. Great music, atmosphere, clients and more. I'm just suggesting,sample the seafood gumbo before order. Can't fuss overs $10 dish, however, u can spoil ur appetite. I shall return. read more

I liked the food here. I got a salad and fried cod and fries. The tartar sauce was so good! I was a part of a huge party (30+ people), and the wait staff was phenomenal. They were super attentive and handled my son's shellfish allergy very well. They actually cook nonseafood dishes separately, which I greatly appreciated. Also, the bathrooms were very clean. read more

Service was very slow, Ambiance was good Food was good. Server didn't ask if we want any drinks he just gave us water and the 3 of us ordered drinks but we were ready to leave almost before out drinks came. We will never visit again read more

Fishbones is right around the corner from my office so we stopped in on a Wednesday night after work. I haven't been in a Fishbones in over 15 years so I really wasn't sure what to expect anymore Start with the shaky first. Service. I am such a stickler for customer service and it pains me when businesses fall short of this very basic concept. My appetizers and my entree should not come out together. They especially should not come out together when we explicitly talk about being sure to bring them out first. When questioned about it our server just stood silent. Come on!!! Serving 101 here. The quality of the items we chose was perfection. The alligator was cooked appraised not tough or chewy. The oysters were amazing no fishy taste or odor. The shrimp and grits took me out of the game! Just amazing. The quality of the food more than made up for the shaky fashion in which it was served to us. read more

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