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2nd visit. Another 4 added from the 1st to make a party of 6. Will only seat after all are present. My family is never on time so I'm glad they still seated us past the reservation time. 3 people ordered chicken & waffles. 2 people ordered a chicken omelet. 1 person ordered the blue platter (?). We got 2 appetizers before our water & drinks. This is significant & hilarious because 2 people had eaten a spicy pepper from one of the appetizers & were frantically looking for something to drink. That's when we realized we hadn't gotten water yet. Food was fresh & cooked after ordering, because it took quite some time for the 1st half of the table to get their food. Then came the omelets and at least 5 minutes after the omlets was the simple plate. I enjoyed the omelet & the grits were nicely seasoned!
I sat at the bar on a Thursday night and the service was really good! The bartenders were very helpful when I asked which dish to get and she suggested what I wanted anyways, the gumbo. The gumbo was everything I dreamed of. I got a sweet tea which lived up to its SWEET title. The music was nice, not too loud and the restaurant was a well organized place. Can't wait to go back!
10 of out 10 for the food. The service was very good. Our waitress Dior was very helpful, and knowledgeable about the menu. My husband said the fried chicken and the yams were ! The collard greens were delicious, as well. I really enjoyed the cornbread muffin and the butter spread that came with it. It was extra delicious. The restaurant had an eclectic vibe, and it was inviting and lively. The decor was very special, full of Detroit history, music and print materials. We live 3 hours away but can't wait to come back to Detroit, so we can to eat here again.
True southern love provided here!! Will leave with full and happy belly! It was easy to make a reservation online. On arrival, the hosts were prompt to greet our group and assist us with sitting. I will say the kitchen moves quickly. This is excellent especially if you come before a game or concert. The setting is modern with some Motown favorites! They do have the main dining area and bar with seating as well as a back dining and bar area. There are an assortment of drinks - kool aids to alcoholic beverages as well as assortment of entrées. All dishes that came out looked delicious. At the table we started with the deep fried deviled eggs and fried tomatoes- wonderful and unique dishes. We had an assortment of dishes from the chicken tenders, chicken sandwich, chicken and waffles, fish nuggets and burger. The chicken and waffle was divine! The sandwich and chicken and waffle are good to share- portions are a nice size. We tried a variety of sides the yams, rice and beans, fries, collard greens, and cornbread muffins. I will say personally some items were too sweet or salty for me but others enjoyed. When feeling in the mood for southern dish, I'd check this place out.
I chose this place for my birthday dinner because comfort food is my favorite. This place has everything I look for In a soul food restaurant. Great service, beautiful decor that represents the culture, good music and amazing food. From the time I walked in it just had a good feel to it. The place was very busy but I had reservations and on waited about 10 minutes pass my reserved time. I ordered the fried chicken and waffle with a side of Mac n cheese. The waffle was cooked perfectly and paired well with the delicious crisp and juicy fried chicken. The seasoning on the skin was just right. The Mac n cheese was sooo creamy and but not overwhelming mixture of cheeses. The food was sooo creamy and good I ended up ordering more chicken, greens, yams and Mac to go. The greens were a bit strong for my taste not sure what they were soaked in but I would not get those again but the yams and the Mac are a definite repeat. I appreciate that as busy as this place was it was still kept pretty clean. Even the bathroom was clean If you ever in the Detroit area I highly recommend making a reservation and get you some comforting food that's good for the soul!
Walked here to meet a friend for lunch. Customer service was great on arrival. The restaurant is sooo freaking cute. The food was amazing and the cost is so affordable. The location is perfect. It is walking distance to most hotels downtown. The Koolaid was sweet and tasty. I mean it ain't koolaid if it ain't sweet sweet. Our server was funny and she was on point. It's a must visit every time I'm in Detroit.
I came here with a large group of people for brunch. The menu consists mostly of fried southern food. Fried deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, fried fish, fried chicken, etc. The food is fine, but not particularly flavorful. I ordered the Fried Fish, which comes with cornmeal crusted fish, corn fritters, and two sides for $26. A little pricey, but at least the servings were large, and I had leftovers to take home. I like that there are free drink refills. I am not a fan of their seating policy. Once you are seated, the clock starts with 90 minutes to dine. Even though the restaurant was not full, some of us decided to wait to be seated until more people arrived because we didn't want the 90 minute clock to start. The seating policy is very strict and does not provide leeway when the restaurant isn't fully occupied.
Instant favorite! 10/10 recommend. The food, ambiance and service was amazing. I can't believe how fast the food came out, it was piping hot and delicious. I can't wait to come back and try more menu items. Kevin Johnson did an amazing job with this restaurant concept.
I wish I could give this zero stars. This place has gnats!! Fried chicken taste like day old chicken and it's bleeding. I order it and they literally came out within 2 mins. Fried chicken take more time then that! Mac and cheese was salty and too much pepper! Greens were mediocre. Only good thing is the cornbread and the sprite! I want me $20 back for this nasty food, I thought I was getting soul food! There is no soul in this food! They should be ashamed! They have a nice and clean bathroom, I guess that's a plus!
Really great food! We came here on Juneteenth after leaving a celebration. We did have a reservation and I highly recommend you make one. The wait wasn't too bad even though the restaurant was packed and every table was filled. I ordered the Fried chicken with collard greens and Mac n cheese. The fried chicken was exquisite. It tasted like it had been brined for 24-hours so definitely appreciated that. The collard greens had some vinegar on it and it was sooo good! The Mac n cheese was good as well but it was probably the weaker item of the other food on the plate. The biscuit was good and flaky and tasted even better with the strawberry butter. The oxtails with the red beans and rice was good, but the fried chicken was better. The bread pudding was good but different. I'm used to bread pudding being served hot with vanilla or butter pecan ice cream sitting on top of it. Their bread pudding was served cold with a whipped substance on top. It was okay, but I wouldn't have gotten it if I knew they served it cold. Would've been much better heated up.
On our way to the Tigers game we stopped by on Friday night. Seated right away, place was pretty empty. We split fried chicken dinner with Mac n cheese and red beans and rice. I ordered a lemonade. Lemonade was fantastic. Good came out fast, almost too fast but chicken was hot. Red beans and rice was excellent,ac n cheese not so much. Biscuit and the flavored butter also excellent.
Ventured downtown while in Detroit and business and found Fixins while looking through options online. It lives up to the standard for country-southern-soul food vittles. Ambience is loud and family fun oriented. We sat on the patio which was excellent as the AC is quite frigid inside the building. Drinks are served in 2 quart jars and the have sweet tea and Kook-Aid (red, purple and blue). We had the fried chicken and fried catfish. Each comes with two sides and chose candied yams, collard greens x2, and Mac n cheese. Also served with biscuits, cornbread and fish dinner has third option of corn fritters- which I got! The food was good, honey and filling. We exited by rolling and with leftovers.
Once again disappointed; ordered two piece fried chicken (leg and thigh)w/charred okra; Mac & cheese ; bottled water; lemonade; and two extra v cornbread muffins. Also, second dinner with wings( very very salty and wet under skin) and potato salad. Never received lemonade or extra muffins ( just the one included with the meal). Chicken skin was a bit dried out with a wetness underneath. Mac and cheese was very gummy with a bit of a twang ( for lack of a better term) to the taste. The charred okra was very tasty and cooked as described in menu. Potato salad was reminiscent of a family reunion. And the cornbread muffins were soft and sweet. The service and the quality of the food is where this location suffers. Nothing has changed from the first visit (2 years ago) up to this point. Anyone that thinks the food is good definitely cannot cook. And best it is eatable; will not visit this location a third time.
Love the location and the vibes in Fixins, especially the interior decor, the space is really nice. Service-wise, don't come if you're in a hurry, they're pretty slow. It's not just been my experience; my wife and others have told me it's always pretty much the same. But the food is DEFINITELY worth it. I especially loved the smothered chicken. The fish nuggets are delicious as well. And the dessert is great, we devoured the red velvet cake. We'll definitely be back, we just always make sure we have plenty of time! read more
6 months ago
The decor is awe strikingly Black in the absolute best way! They keep a long wait and I liked that there was plenty of seating for guests waiting to be seated. Everybody was friendly and such a vibe from the hostess to our waitress. We order some of everything and it was all so good! read more
3 months ago
Amazing food, great service and sizeable portions!! I had the fried chicken, extremely well seasoned, candied yams. The music wasn't bad either. read more
2 months ago
2 months ago
My first time here, the service was great, and the people were professional! Went on a Sunday afternoon, had reservations and was seated right away. After putting in my order, the food was out in less than 10 minutes. Had the Patron margarita tree and it was definitely worth the money. I will happily be going back. read more
My first time in Detroit and what a surprise to find such a gem right across the street from my hotel. It was a Monday afternoon, and my room wasn't quite ready yet, so I popped over to Fixins for a late lunch at 2:00 PM and it was PACKED! An hour wait. On a Monday. At 2 PM! I couldn't believe it, but I figured this place must be pretty special. I had the good sense to make a reservation for Thursday, the day I was departing Detroit. When I arrived, my table was ready and I was met by Danny (Danyelle) who greeted me warmly and told me the history of Fixins. She also recommended the fried chicken. The service was great and the cuisine even better. Delicious fried chicken, black eyed peas, collards, grits and iced tea. Everything was incredibly flavorful. The restaurant is beautifully decorated with Motown memorabilia and gives a wonderful visual shout out to Detroit. read more
Love love loved everything I ordered. After a long day of traveling it was nice to sit down, read a book while enjoying a drink. I started with the SIDECAR, if you like Hennessy you will love this. It was so smooth and delicious. I ordered the fish nuggets to enjoy in restaurant and loved the tartar sauce didn't love the spicy remoulade that came with them. I got gumbo to take with me to my room because I had work to finish. DELICIOUS AUTHENTIC GUMBO for the win! The atmosphere was nice, very busy and staff were attentive and pleasant. If you have an opportunity to be in Detroit, add this to your "must got to" list read more
4 months ago
10/10 No notes All across the board - 10's!!! I am a seasoned soul food cook! I make a regular Sunday dinner meal- like my mom and her mom before her. I know soul food and I know how to make a good meal. Food is to be seen, tasted and experienced. I have delightfully enjoyed all of that here . That said, this place is top tier. Services, food, atmosphere, vibes, all were immaculate. Everyone we encountered was more gracious and courteous than the last. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit Food: seasoned, nor overly done, but perfect The presentation- excellent The atmosphere- exhilarating I'll be back! read more
I went here for the first time as a tourist and I would say that the service is not bad. I would recommend you try to make a reservation if you could I went in without a reservation and had to wait 45 minutes for a table. I also do not like the fact that they do not provide or have any parking options not even a validating parking options I had to pay $20 to park across the street and was told that I could only be there for three hours so with a 45 minute wait I definitely had enough time still to enjoy the meal. The chicken is not the best to me. It seemed very bland no flavor. The collard greens were good. The mac & cheese were good. I was expecting this place to have some really good bomb chicken almost better than Popeyes and I did not get that here. Nevertheless, three stars service was great. Parking is not good and the food was OK. read more
Make sure you get reservations! This was a solid choice while we were in town. Great menu fun decor. Lots of sting options. Everyone was super friendly. Not sure there's anything that can go wrong here. Great food fun stop. This is a must! read more
2 months ago
8 months ago
Music was fire, waitress was amazing, food was absolutely delicious! Wish the chicken had more seasoning but otherwise it was fried perfectly, the greens had so much flavor, Mac n cheese was tasty and the oxtails were melt in your mouth !!!!! read more
By far the best soul food restaurant I have tried. The food was amazing. Service was great. The ambiance is superb. Definitely recommend to anyone looking for some great Soulfood give Fixins Soul Food Kitchen a try. The kool aid took me back to my childhood. It was perfect!!! read more
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It was between here and Mootz's pizza for dinner and our entire group was glad we chose Fixins! Everyone loved their food and the service was great. Super helpful with questions and recommendations. Most of us had the fried chicken dinner with variations of sides and everything was delicious. Chicken was super crispy, flavorful, and not dry. My boyfriend had the smothered chicken and said it was one of the best dishes he had ever eaten. Sweet tea was also great too. Highly recommend and we will be back! read more
This location was highly recommended from online reviews. First, try to get reservations otherwise depending on the day be ready for a wait. Saturday afternoon when so much going on in Detroit.. it was about an hour wait for us to get an open spot at the bar.. we didn't wait for our table. The decor is something to study, read and admire! The vibe and music just made it hype! Bartenders were friendly and the drinks were potent! Sky and Slyvester served us and delivered the best recommended drinks: PYT and Langstons Lavender Lemon drop! The composed drinks were mixology masterpieces! They were pretty too! For the most part even with the restaurant so packed, we received our courses with efficient timing and piping hot! Shondra took over in ensuring our main dishes were out to us. First courses: Fried deviled eggs were definitely a unique dish but I was expecting more flavor. My fried green tomatoes with the chipotle mayo were so delicious; crispy as they should be but tender tomatoes! I definitely tasted the cornmeal which was different texture than I'm used to but still good. Second courses: Shrimp n grits definitely NOLA style with roux gravy in my opinion and with the quantity of peppers- the entire rainbow, gave it BIG HEAT! My dining companion had the oxtails which were described as flavor poppin, fallin off the bone tender goodness! Along with yams and greens which were seasoned with southern flare. We couldn't indulge past this course... even with the wait completely satisfied! read more
4 months ago
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9 months ago
My husband and i decided to go to fixins for a little lunch date this afternoon after we saw the stellar reviews and we left sick and a little disappointed. Our waitress was kind, welcoming and gave us a little history on the establishment but she wasn't very attentive. She got sat with a large party and then proceeded to not check on us one time until the end of our meal for boxes and the check. We got the fried deviled eggs and the fried green tomatoes as an appetizer and they were both really good but the disappointment came from our entrees. My husband got the smothered chicken and i got the fried fish they were both pretty disappointing... my hush puppies that came with my dish were warm on the outside but ice cold on the inside as well as the fish was very bland. We left disappointed and feeling sick from our meals. read more
Hush harbor is an entertainment spot located in the same building as Fixins. They're connected so you don't have to go outside to get in. I came here for a live jazz show by Herb The Artist. I emphasize getting here early because they ran out of seating right before the show started. Somehow they were able to accommodate the late comers but otherwise it's opening seating/take your pick if you arrive early enough. The food was good, the drinks were good, the performance was great! It's such a classy atmosphere and I can't wait to come back. I had a good time! read more
Went here with my friends. Service was pretty good, food took a bit to come out but I genuniely enjoyed everything I got. The tables were nice and wide, almost as if they anticipate their patrons to be ordering a bunch of food. I got the chicken and waffle meal. It came with a strawberry butter which was so good, the waffle itself was pretty sweet so I didn't need any syrup. I also got the whole wing dinner so that I could try the mac and cheese and greens. The greens were interesting, a bit sweet with a kick of spice and it did have actual meat in them that I was happy to see. The mac and cheesy was good and cheesy. The corn bread muffin was delicious, tasted a like a mini loaf cake which is my favorite type. I also tried a hurricane, the cocktails were on the expensive side for me but you will not leave without a buzz. It tasted like a classic hurricane, very fruity and delicious. read more
Babbbbyyyy, if you want some good soul food and you're downtown, Fixins is a must. The food is banging, the drinks hit just right, and our server was amazing. She recommended the artichoke dip...no spinach, just straight artichoke. I'd never tried it like that, so I was a little hesitant... but whew! It was sooo freaking good I'm happy I listened. All our food we had was delish! read more
We stopped in for lunch so we could finally try out this relatively new restaurant. We were seated immediately and the waitress answered our questions. The food was seasoned well. The waffle was cold and the butter didn't melt. That could be improved. The waitress didn't come back to check on us, that could also be improved. This place has a nice vibe! It also has a nice flow and good music. The food is good. We'd return and hope we have better service next time. read more
4 months ago
SERVICE: Thankfully, Fixins was located right across the street. Convenience! It gave nostalgia, and contemporary elegance, WHICH I LOVE!!! Wanted to buy a shirt sold up front but they did not have my size. The place was clean, easy to get to, and a little busy for a Wed night but not enough to complain about it - glad they're in demand. Our waitress, Bonnie was AWESOME! We threatened to take her with us. Everyone was cool. Great to see the young brotha's working their work ethics. LOVED my ambience of Motown legends and sports greats. The venue was exactly what the site says, homage to good food and AfAm greatness. Our food came out FAST! I don't view Fixins as a basic soul food spot, but a mid-premium priced establishment. I also was surprised and thankful by the portions. We really don't need 12 pieces of chicken on the plate - this isn't a "cheap, get as much I can get on my plate" spot. Something I see mostly in the US. Again, I loved it all. FOOD: The first item I bit into were the oxtails and that sauce was DELISHHHH. We ordered fried chicken, Mac, greens, yams, and oxtails with a sweet tea on the side. WELL: We were visiting from out of town and will for sure return again and in another location/state as well. Great to see such businesses thriving! read more
1 year ago
What up Doe??? No grits, no glory! Out the gate on this review, I highly recommend you call to make a reservation for the Detroit's Fixins Soul Kitchen. This restaurant is jumping! The location is the former Detroit Seafood Market. The owner, Kevin Johnson, may be known for being a former NBA legend and mayor of Sacramento, California, however, now he is the restaurateur bringing his fine establishment to the "D"! I love that he is sharing his Grandmother Gladys' recipes with us. The food was delicious! We started out with ice cold Kool-Aid in large mason jars! They have blue, red and purple flavas on the menu...iykyk. We decided to start grubbing on some fried green tomatoes. Watch out for those peppers! We also went with shrimp & grits, fried fish, collard greens with turkey necks accompanied by a cornbread muffin and red beans & rice. We even ordered another muffin! Chef kiss to the Fixins chefs for serving up Grandmother Gladys' inspired cuisine with perfection. Y'all put your foot in it! Chyna was a sweet heart and provided us with great service! She let us know about that Detroit butter. lol The Motown theme is throughout the restaurant with music to inspire you and will have you dancing in your seat. You have the main restaurant and bar but then just past the restrooms is the Ferguson room for private parties with a maximum occupancy of 50. Then there is a lounge area and bar beyond that with more seating with a glass garage door that can open to connect the two areas. Outdoors is the "Green Book" patio which honors and continues the legacy. Everyone is welcome to dine here! 2nd tip: The private owned parking lot directly from the restaurant changes their fees daily based on the events taking place Downtown. We paid $20 on this day. Plan accordingly for your parking. read more
Met up with some friends and we had a great time. The ambiance of the place is very welcoming. We made reservations which made it easy to get in and you get a 90 min slot which starts as soon as you sit down. The food was delicious. The food game out in a reasonable time. I had the chicken and waffle. The chicken was very crispy and flavorful. The waffle had a strawberry butter that came with it and it was a nice combination with the syrup. I will definitely go back. read more
13 days ago
1 year ago
Came on Juneteenth bc that's what you do on Juneteenth. This restaurant is beautifully decorated with black culture & very modern. Booths are large to fit six people comfortably. The menu has classic southern dishes - fried chicken, smothered chicken & pork chops just to name a few. I got the oxtails & rice with collards and a corn muffin. The oxtails were so good, meaty, flavorful & fall off the bone! I tore it up! The collards were good, I was happy that they were savory and not sweet. The corn muffin was a $4 addition but it was big and came with a sweet chili butter which was good. My first muffin came out cold, but my server Johnny bought me another one. Johnny was awesome! He was very attentive even though he had a lot of tables. Ask for Johnny! I would like to come back on my next visit to Detroit, I'm from Atlanta & enjoyed the food & vibes. They also had an area where you can take a photo for $10, our photo printed with a Juneteenth frame which was perfect. read more
21 days ago
11 months ago
I hate to be that person, but I am very disappointed in fixins. I had a dead gnat in my drink and the offer was to take it off the bill. I am very upset. By lack of something so disgusting in my food and I could get sick... I use to love this place but now it is my last time here. read more
Really great experience. Had the fried chicken meal, nice that they let you choose exactly which pieces of chicken you want, I got a wing and a thigh. The chicken was delicious, fresh and juicy and hot and flavorful. The collard greens were decent (a little on the salty side but not unbearably so and that's better than under seasoned). The charred okra was delicious, unique. Whole pieces of okra with good flavor and nice balance with some citrus acidity. The corn bread and red beans and rice were fine. I think I would try one of the normal biscuits next time instead of corn bread. The service was friendly and prompt. I've lived in New Orleans so I know good soul food and this passed the test for me. It's a little pricy for fried chicken but it tasted great. I would definitely be back and hopefully it's a consistent outstanding experience. read more
The Ambiance is upbeat and the decor says "Detroit Foodie". The service was polite amd the food came out in a timely manner, especially for our party of 8. Everyone who ordered the chicken loved it. The macaroni, yams, greens, and cornbread all got rave reviews. The gumbo and fried fish both looked good. The kool aid and sweet tea is served in a big mason jar. I ordered the shrimp and grits. I didn't care for it. It was too much gravy. Actually it was mostly gravy. I would definitely try the fried chicken next time I go!! read more
4 months ago
This place is absolutely amazing, was referred here by the owner of "Spectacles" and man wss it spot on. This food was seasoned to perfection, and absolutely huge portions, the for real Kool-Aide was simply off the hook. Brought back old school days for sure, very eclectic atmosphere, outstanstaff and very clean. We will absolutely be returning here next time we're in Detroit. read more
Absolutely beautiful indoor dining experience. There is street parking as well as paid parking in nearby lots. Make sure you have the parking Detroit app. I love the fact that they have a vegan menu. It was absolutely delicious. 10 out of 10 recommend in this location. the staff was incredibly friendly and it's in a great location next to many sporting establishments and theaters. read more
1 year ago
While having cocktails at a local spot, our friend Gilbert mentioned we should try Fixins. We could not be more happy that we tried it! We had to wait a bit, but to be fair, they got bum rushed a bit right when we arrived. The service was a little bit slow, but well worth the wait. Pleasant staff and clean restaurant. Cory took care of us at the bar. He was really nice. Now for the food. I was very excited to see oxtail on the menu. I really enjoyed it along with some greens. The husband enjoyed the three piece fried chicken, yams, okra and biscuit with honey butter. While I did find our food to be just slightly salty, it was still delish. We will definitely be back to try some of their other dishes like their smothered chicken. Overall, great experience!! read more
2 years ago
Absolutely 3rd Time different area. Oops we ate the Deviled Eggs and Fried Green tomatoes so fast there was no time to take photos I appreciate the Kids Activity Menu. Because it kept the Young one "unbored" Chyna is R waitress server was excellent.... when I requested a bit of change to my Arnold Palmer She did it with a smile Chyna made us feel like we were eating a dinner with family One person commented sometimes a chain restaurant will soft on their quality. We only find improvements here If You haven't been Go! read more
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No valet parking but there are two parking lots across the street and on gratiot you can park on street. Use parking Detroit app. $2.15 for 2 hrs and you can extend time when it gets close to ending on app easy peesee!!
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