Wow - what a beautiful restaurant and delicious food. After this Sunday meal, we already booked…read moreanother reservation to try the Chef's Tasting menu. If everything is as good as what we ordered this time, I can't wait to try more! Firstly, the natural lighting in here is just fantastic, and I really like the layout - you have a bit more space than some of the other downtown restaurants, and it's fairly quiet. Nice cozy booth seating as well as chairs. The gated parking lot is also a huge plus downtown and service was absolutely excellent. We came on a Sunday to try their all day happy hour, and it did not disappoint. $2 oysters meant that we ordered 2 dozen, and while the east coast varieties tend to be our favorite, their west coast selection was also top notch. Just lovely, salty, briny fresh oysters with a great mignonette. We also both ordered dirty martinis, and they're perfect for $8. We also had the focaccia which comes with this amazing tomato pesto - it tasted like pizza concentrated into a sauce. Yum! And the focaccia is perfect - the kind of bread that makes you remember why bread is so good. Pillowy and soft inside, toasted crispy outside; an amazing app. For dinner, we had the squid ink and seafood pasta, the wild striped bass and the lamb. Everything was absolutely so delicious and perfectly cooked. They split the pasta for us, which was very nice, and I just can't get over the delicious unique flavor of that dish. Outstanding. This pasta is the kind of pasta you want to order when you go out. Lots of yummy seafood, perfectly seasoned al dente pasta, savory sauce. The bass was the most perfectly cooked piece of fish I've had in a long time - crispy skin, tender moist flesh, buttery sauce. And lastly, I was super impressed with the lamb - it was tender yet crispy on the edges, savory and satisfying. If a seafood restaurant is doing lamb this well, I've got to see what else they have to offer. Can't wait to try the tasting menu. Even hubby was impressed and had zero complaints about anything, and he's tough to please. What a gem of a restaurant.

Yelp considers 3-Stars to be Okay. This visit was a bit better than just okay, but not worthy of…read morefour stars. We arrived at 6:24 for a 6:30 resv and were immediately seated. My first impression: Noisy! Lots of hard surfaces. Difficult to hear the hostess, server and my wife. The tables were appropriately spaced for diners and servers to work with no bump & grind. We started by sharing a dozen oysters and the pear/walnuts salad. The oysters were a bit small-ish; but otherwise, excellent. Server took a drink order from my wife, but skipped me. Eh? I flagged down another server to order a Pino. It took a surprisingly long time to arrive. On the plus side, I was offered a taste to insure it was satisfactory - it was. The pear salad w/walnuts was excellent. The pears were sliced paper-thin. One of the joys of eating a properly ripened pear is the juicy explosion and thinly sliced pears defeat the juicy explosion. If the pears were fully ripe, perhaps cube them? Weirdly; the two sides (mushrooms, potatoes) were served before the entrees. The server noticed, seemed surprised and withdrew the sides, returning with our entrees (lamb shoulder, steak). Then the side returned. Both entrees were warm-ish and the sides were hot. The 14-day, dry-aged steak was ordered medium-rare and was seasoned and prepared as ordered. Again; warm-ish, not hot. I expected better beefy flavor for a dry-aged steak. One end was a bit chewy. Tenderness improved as I got to the other end of the steak. I ordered it with horseradish. I will admit to being a weirdo who loves spicy horseradish (and wasabi) that will clean the sinuses - this was "Ohio-spice'd" horseradish ... not creamy, but less spicy than Arby's Horsey sauce. The mushroom and the potato sides were served hot from the kitchen. Both were excellent, no complaints. The presentation of the steak needs improvement. It was a properly prepared, lonely lump of brown, served on a white plate with cracked ceramic glaze. The lamb shoulder was the better entree. For some reason, my wife was expecting Middle Eastern seasoning. The menu did not mention Middle Eastern seasoning and she did not ask, so that's on her, not the kitchen. I thought it was excellent. Gripe: After the entrees arrived, our server did not return to ask if the entrees were satisfactory. She did return later to ask if we wanted a second round of drinks. We did ... We were offered dessert and ordered, but never asked if we wanted coffee or an after dinner drink. Both desserts were excellent. Will we return? Probably ... not. With tip; dinner for two was $286. At this price point I expect better: Less noise, better beef and flawless service.

On a whim, and somewhat a dare from one of my coworkers, I decided to try Kareem's. So you readers…read moreknow, this particular coworker frequents the area and likes the women who work in the Popeyes and the KFC in Highland Park. Then again, in my opinion, he has poor taste in women, considering he has paid certain women paltry sums in exchange for sexual services. I've passed by Kareem's a few times, but I will be one of the first to admit I do not frequent many businesses in Highland Park. At any rate, I decided to stray from the beaten path and try this one. So you all know, in this particular review, I will stray from my usual format and start by mentioning the positives before going into where there is room for improvement. First, I like the location. It is at the end of a shopping plaza, at a major intersection with another shopping center across the street. This is important to me, considering the fact that this is a carryout, and I like something to occupy my time while I'm waiting other than making phone calls. Second, it has one of the most diverse seafood menus I have seen in a long time, and they offer a variety of side choices with your dinner, other than the usual fries and coleslaw, and generous portions of food. Third, they operate a rather clean establishment, which is sometimes a bit much to ask of a carryout seafood restaurant. Fourth, they prepare your order freshly and quickly, thus not keeping you waiting long (also a bit much to ask of some carryout seafood restaurants, especially on a Friday). Now, I will say this about the establishment: parking is a bit problematic, especially when several cars are attempting to enter or leave the shopping plaza. Additionally, if I were them, I would not carry ice cream for sale (though it is not uncommon for businesses in less desirable neighborhoods to carry two unrelated, unlike lines of merchandise). And, I do not recommend the smelt unless you feel like pulling the spines out yourself (though it is tasty).

great prices, always fresh,not to slow... today went their…read moreabout 1pm saw no movement, wondering if still in business...

My aunt just passed away last week. My cousins and I needed catering services for her funeral…read moredinner and Lanette's came through for us. The entire process was easy and so very professional. Their prices were reasonable and they went above and beyond. Customer service was EXCELLENT!! Our guests loved the food. The crowd pleaser was the Mac and cheese. It was so cheesy and delicious. The green beans were so flavorful and also delicious. On behalf of my family we are so appreciative of your kindness and willingness to help us feed our guests. Thank you, thank you, thank you! I wish I could have taken photos.

This place is the best! Their shrimp is my favorite in the city! Their catfish is awesome too. Very…read morebuttery and flavorful! The staff is so hospitable and the owner is truly a kind and welcoming person. Highly recommend this place for cookouts, lunchtime, or getting dinner for the family.

Delicious Mediterranean flavors! The oregano, lemon chicken is famous, and it's very delicious, but…read morethe best thing we've had so far is the almond garlic chicken galaba! Really nice interior, feels upscale, super friendly staff. You can even watch the woodfired oven as they make fresh pita while you dine.

Went there this morning (May 3) and sign on the door said closed for Ramadan. Assume they are out…read moreof business. Eat there once in early 2026 and was impressed.

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Here from sunny California and this place was highly recommended during our last visit…read more We wanted to come yesterday but it was closed. We ended up going to Cornbread and it was a total disappointment. We've already been to Lilly Mae's so let's see what Joe Louis has going on. We came on a Tuesday afternoon and thankfully it wasn't crowded and we were seated right away. It's a lively vibe inside, and the 70's Motown music had me going down memory lane. They also have lighted up faux trees, and pictures of Joe Louis adoring the walls. We ordered the seafood skillet, fish sandwich with delicious seasoned fries, side of fried shrimp, banana foster, and banana pudding, Mannnnnn, everything was delicious and we can't wait to return in the near future. A special thank you to Paul for the outstanding service. We really appreciate all your help.

This place sux! It's a crap shoot every time with loaded dice. Ordered food with no lemon pepper…read moreand yes lemon pepper was on everything. Bbq sauce on the fries didn't get that either. Drinks come with the meals/dinner had to argue about that. Why? It's plain as day on the menu. Check your food before you pay. You have been warned! Trust me, I've learned my lesson.

Clean location, fish dinner was tasty and competitively priced, even though there were only three…read morechoices on my visit. I'll definitely go back in the future.

This has been my favorite restaurant in Detroit for years now The food is always outstanding and…read morethe service is perfection. It is still certainly in my top 10, and the service remains perfect, but we had a few dishes that missed the mark, the wine pairing just wasn't worth it and this was even more true for my husband who went for the upgraded wine pairing (mine beat his every time, but for 1 glass). That and the slightly smaller portion sizes and that they no longer do an amuse bouche or salad with the bread as they used to, brought them down to a 4. Note that they do add a 22% service charge to the bill, which usually pushes my buttons... But the service is so perfect, and they very directly call it out, so it didn't bother me that much. All that said this is still a fabulous place to go, even more so, if you are with a vegetarian or a pescatarian, because all can enjoy!

We dined at Freya and opted for the nine-course chef's tasting menu. Overall, it was a thoughtful…read moreexperience, but at $155 per person, there were several misses that made this feel like a one-and-done for us--especially when compared to other tasting menus in the Detroit area at a similar (or lower) price point. One small but meaningful improvement would be providing a printed menu. With nine courses, it's hard to remember every dish and its components, and a takeaway menu would elevate the experience. While this was the omnivore-only option, a surprising number of courses leaned vegetarian. The mushroom tacos were interesting, but the celery root tortilla was very chewy. The spaghetti squash "pasta" course had good flavor, paired with a spicy marinara, though the squash could have been a bit more tender. The cheese course (Camembert) opened the meal and was good, but I would've liked a bit more nuttiness or complexity. The cobia fish course was nicely prepared but needed more salt, and both the fish and sauce could have been served warmer. The sausage course was a highlight--excellent flavor with a subtle fennel note, and the temperature was spot on. Unfortunately, the strip steak was a major letdown. It was served with noticeable gristle and had to be sent back. For this price point, that should never leave the kitchen. Dessert was just okay. The grapefruit and tequila sorbet was challenging for us since we opted for non-alcoholic beverages--the tequila flavor was very strong, making us wonder how much alcohol remained. A chocolate dessert option would have been a welcome alternative. The palate cleanser was a warm ginger, lemon, and lime shot. Personally, I prefer something icy or granita-style here; serving this cold would've made a big difference. The timing of the courses felt unnecessarily drawn out. The meal lasted about three hours, with close to 20 minutes between courses. Tighter pacing--closer to 10-12 minutes--would greatly improve the flow and overall enjoyment. One final note: a 22% gratuity was automatically included and then taxed, even for a party of two. Forced gratuity at this size feels unnecessary, particularly given some of the service and execution issues throughout the evening. At this price point, gratuity should be left to the diners' discretion, not mandated--especially when the experience doesn't fully meet expectations. We've had excellent tasting menus elsewhere at similar or lower price points that felt more cohesive and refined. While there were some strong moments, Freya is likely a one-time visit for us.

Update 1/20/26: I ordered 45 mins before closing and my order was hot and ready in 15 minutes. The…read morefries were very greasy, but doable once I popped them in the air fryer. They definitely redeemed themselves this time around.

The catfish was so delish! Super crisp and great flavor! Not that fake swai mess! Chicken wing…read moredings and shrimp were also very tasty! I'm mad I hadn't tried this place long ago! I will be going back.

this place of business is running an EBT Card Scam out of their business. They took 766.00 dollars…read morefrom me. I currently live in Brooklyn. They are located in Detroit Michigan. I track my card so I know which location used it. They did one transaction on January 6 for 658,00 dollars then processed another transaction for 104,00 30 minutes later. they literally stole from me. I contacted this place of business they hung up 3 times. Please do not use your debit card or anything. they will take your numbers down and use it. I will be contacting the White House. to get. this business shut down. They will no longer be in business after I am done .

This was the worst meal I ever received from a takeout restaurant. It was cold, extra greasy and…read moremashed together. I don't recommend this restaurant. Spend your hard earned money elsewhere. I gave this restaurant a one star because thats as low as I was allowed to go.

Had low expectations, having never heard of this place prior to my visit to Canada. What a nice…read moresurprise! Delicious fish and chips... the Monday haddock special was great!

I love fish 'n' chips. I've eaten this all my life and I can name the places that have done a…read moresuperb job making fish 'n' chips (one place I have in mind was so popular among the locals, a line would form on Friday evening). I've travelled quite a bit to Sarnia on business. I've heard from local colleagues that I should try Halibut House Fish and Chips. What drew me was the fact that they served haddock as one of the fish, and I have had fond memories of haddock fish fry. My colleague and I went there the other night and we really enjoyed our dinners. Both of us tried the haddock (and I also tried the cod which was also excellent). I loved the accompanying cole slaw which was not mayonnaise based, but vinegar based. The fish was a very large portion. It was not greasy (because they fried it at a high temperature), and it was flavorful. Lots of other places don't pay much attention to frequent change out of their fryer oils which take on a bitter taste and will be imparted to the food. That's because the structure of oil has changed from their use. This was not an issue at Halibut House. I didn't notice any after-taste. My compliments to the crew for paying attention to these details. The batter was very light and it complemented the fish, which was very fresh. As the frequency of my travel there is increasing, they can count on my future visits.