When we first got here you could tell this place is quite fancy, I have to say you MUST make reservations, we seen people that did not and they are still waiting while we are already getting our food and eating, I was taking the girlfriend out for her birthday and the entire staff gave her a birthday card and signed it, that was very neat. I ordered a Tamarind Old Fashioned and it was VERY delicious. They use Elijah Craig small batch as their bourbon and thst is DEFINITELY a must have for Bourbon drinkers, then a few of our appetizers showed up and it was the fried bologna & broccoli ravioli, the ravioli had egg yoke inside, to me, that was very different but the taste was overwhelmingly amazing then the fried bologna was much more than it sounds, it had jalapeños, cream cheese on top of a French waffle, the taste was very sweet and no heat from the jalapeno but perfect in balance, the next apps that showed up were the French fries, sea scallops, Brussel sprouts and jerk chicken wings, now the French fries were just French fries, pretty good but didn't care for the dipping sauce, however, everything else was emaculate, the Brussel sprouts were drenched in a sauce that was very sweet and had an oriental taste to it, VERY good, then the sea scallops were amazing and soft I have never ate sea scallops like this before this is by far one of the best tastes for this food EVER, now, as far as the Jerk chicken wings, if you are NOT by any means into spicy food this isn't for you, now, for those of you that are a spice nut like me and the hotter the better, yeah get these, these will fill your palate the way you want it to, its not Carolina Reaper hot but hey as a spicy fan who really wants that anyway, this has the spice and the taste you need for the love of spicy food. Everything here is amazing: the food, the drinks and even the staff was amazing, the waitress was a 5 star waitress as well, Rachel was her name, if you sit in her section she will take great care of you, well worth the dining experience. read more

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I'm so glad my wife found this place when other places were closed. The jerk chicken was great (I don't like blue cheese), but the jerk chicken with the what I call good burger sauce(they call it fancy sauce) was on point. The jerk chicken was off the charts, didn't even need sauce. I'm usually a picky eater, but my wife's falafel pancake was awesome too. The monkey bread with whiskey Carmel ice cream (whhaaaaaat). Phenomenal. Can't wait to go back. read more

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The ambiance in this restaurant is beautiful and stunning. The drink menu was extensive and sorted into shaken vs. stirred and they were all so creative! We shared a few apps, the cauliflower being our absolute favorite, then ordered the steak and duck, both were good but the steak was better. We would definitely come bak! read more

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Visited here for the first time with friends. I was amazed by their syrup selection and the unique features to each drink. We sat at the bar and had some drinks and appetizers. We ordered truffle fries, Brussel sprouts and oysters. The fries were a bit on the salty side, but that may be our fault because someone wanted it to have a strong truffle flavor and I guess the truffle seasoning also has salt? Not really sure. The bar was great. I appreciate it that it wasn't too loud for me to hear the people next to me. All of our drinks were strong and flavorful. read more

My sisters and I visited Grey Ghost for the sole purpose of getting the lamb chops again. However as soon as we looked at the menu we saw the lamb chops had been replaced by a lamb loin. The waitress informed us that the menu is changed periodically and gave some other options. Her descriptions weren't very appealing so I settled on the sea scallops and Brussel sprouts. My sister ordered the flank steak and potato croquettes. The potato croquettes and Brussel sprouts were great. That's where the positives end. My sister said her steak, which is cooked medium, was tough and didn't taste like a quality cut. The steak had bitter blueberries and popcorn on top. My scallops were served with ICE CREAM and caramel corn on the plate. Ice cream! I have no idea why or who came up with that, but they should be fired. Before you ask, no it was not listed on the menu as being served with ice cream and popcorn. Based on this visit I won't be back. read more

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We had just finished going to the Detroit Institute of arts and wanted a quick bite, so we went there at the opening. I had asked for a table that would not get cold, and the hostess was outstanding and placed us way in the inside. My wife and I both got the cheeseburger and fries. I thought the fries were the best fries I've ever had. And I also liked the sauce. I love the cheeseburger. It's a smash burger and I'm a big fan of that! Two patties, an egg, cheese, etc. The only thing I'm going to say is that it would've been better if it had more than just their secret garlic kind of sauce. Frankly, I wish they would make a ketchup type of secret sauce. But that's just my taste. All in all I love this place and I will go back often. By the way, our waitress was also excellent and very, very personable. read more

Wow just wow This was a unique beautiful restaurant, I was there on a first date and him and I both agreed that the music was awesome. The filet mignon I had was soooooo delicious. It was big enough for 2 people to split. His lamb was quite fatty and we both agree we would most likely not order that again. But we will most definitely go back. There was a small issue with service, we felt rushed the entire time. Being that we were on our very first date we wanted to talk more not be pushed to order every 5 minutes. Overall, adorable place read more

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We had a great dinner. Three of us shared a few plates including the fried bologna was was good, but not unique enough to try again next time. The wait staff had great recommendations and we enjoyed all of the food. It was safe and had proper distancing for those interested in that aspect. read more

Had the pleasure of enjoying a lovely dinner here on my birthday a couple of months ago. It was a walk in on Saturday night kind of scenario so I wasn't expecting to get a table but we only had about a 10 minute wait to sit in the bar area which worked just fine for us. We split the loaded baked potato pierogi as an app and it was fabulous. For my entree I went with the NY strip with added crab and it was excellent. The steak was cooked perfectly with a great char on the outside and the crab was so fresh and complimented the steak for one indulgent birthday meal! Add on the frites and a side of the incredible brussels sprouts and I was absolutely stuffed by the time we left. My husband went with the short rib entree and, even though I loved my meal, I was jealous and wish we had split the two entrees so I could have enjoyed both. Cocktails here are fantastic, the wine list is also really great. Service was stellar to boot. We admittedly were going to For Love of Sugar around the corner for birthday cake so we skipped dessert but our awesome server brought me a candle on a plate anyway to celebrate. Very nice touch. Looking forward to our next visit. But we'll definitely make a reservation ahead of time to cut down on our wait time. read more

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To add to my covid dining/ drinking adventures- this place is one of my newest favorites! I had a reservation with friends on a bustling Saturday evening, and our reservation kept getting pushed back, because this place is so fun / hip to be at, and the patio has a good vibe. What I really appreciated despite the long wait, was one of the staff members brought our party each a complimentary drink to say thanks for our patience. I was floored by how kind and thoughtful they were to do this as we were all just mingling outside and I was parched from all the chatting catching up; they knew we needed it! Then when we got inside I was perusing the menu and even though we were there for late night drinks, the menu itself looks pretty stellar / had a good variety of food and beverages to offer. I have made a mental note to come back here to try the food. We did try the doughnuts and they were phenomenal! To sweeten our evening here they even gave us some nice cookies to say thanks for waiting- which literally and figuratively left a very sweet taste in my mouth. I will definitely come back as the service here is fantastic as are the food (from what I've sampled) and the drinks! read more

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This was a great after theatre stop on a Sunday! Great drinks and small plates. The Cauliflower Cerviche was amazing.

My daughter and I celebrated my 50th birthday here tonight because this has been on my list for awhile! Make reservations!! I made them almost a week ago and 4:45 was all I could get.. you could walk in near opening and sit at the bar but the reservation gave us choice and we sat on the cute patio and did some people watching. Tip: there's a $10 valet next door if you can't find street parking and I thought the special night out called for valet They have a wonderful cocktail menu and make their mixers and syrups in house so I don't think you can go wrong. I love anything with egg white and lavender on top.. and big claps for creating a Shirley temple-ish drink for my teenager that she loved! ($5)...... For starters, we shared the house made, fried bologna on a waffle... hard To explain but so unusual and well plated. (See pic) and delicious..probably our favorite of the night. I ordered the shrimp dumplings and my daughter had the pork tenderloin. The pork was amazing..tender, well spiced, (Mediterranean) and had a great, crispy quinoa tabbouleh with it. The dumplings were fine.. the sauce was the best part.. dumplings a little heavy; wish they had a lighter quality to them. Only five or six in there and couldn't eat them all. Brussels sprouts side was very good..crispy without being greasy and came with fried chicken skin! This is a special/celebratory type of spot for dinner. ($90 with tip) and as their menu changes, I will def be back for the next one. read more

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Food was just ok. Overpriced food and cocktails. Great service tho and lovely setting.

A Detroit dwelling friend had recommended Grey Ghost to me a while back. I wish I had come by sooner when she first told me about this place because it is the bomb dot com! My boyfriend treated me to a fancy date here this past weekend and this meal is HANDS DOWN one of the best meals I have ever had...and I'd argue I eat a lot of tasty meals. Major win for the Detroit restaurant scene. We really appreciated our server, Danny, for her hospitality and spot-on recommendations. As far as the play-by-play goes: mad props go to the cocktail and the steak we had. The Betty White is truly (not being hyperbolic here) the best cocktail ever. Why is this so good? Bourbon-y and sweet. I hijacked most of this cocktail, even though it was my boyfriend who ordered it. I am not a huge alcohol person, but would definitely be back for their drinks because it really is THAT good. As for their NY Strip Steak. Let me just say, there was some sticker shock here when we first spotted it on the menu. The steaks are NOT cheap, but they are apparently what Grey Ghost is known for so we went for it. Best decision of the night. The steak was so tender and flavorful, cooked to a perfect medium rare and just coats your mouth in delicious beefy goodness. We also ordered the famed Fried Bologna as well as the green curry calamari for our appetizers, which were both very delicious in their own right. Both were innovative and brought together fun and unexpected flavors and textures like the crunchy rice in the calamari curry! We thoroughly enjoyed those as well. All and all, a wonderful experience and would have no hesitation about recommending Grey Ghost to anyone looking to have a really nice dinner or cocktail experience against a backdrop of hip industrial vibes. read more

Omg! This place was amazingly delicious. The ambiance was great and the bartenders were so darn attractive. I digress, the drinks were also amazing. read more

Grey Ghost - Beverages for days - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

We've been here several times over the years since they opened and thought the dining was very, very good. Today was a different story. Very disappointing. We ordered 2 starters and 2 main dishes. The broccolini was dressed heavily with a thick curry sauce. The Brussel sprouts were dripping in honey. My "pork tenderloin" was pounded, breaded and fried, swimming in another sweet sauce. I actually think that it was a pork chop and not truly a pork tenderloin. My husband had the tagliatelle with rabbit ragu which was probably the best of the 4, however he felt it was too salty and missing something to pull the dish together. I am sorry to say that we will not be going back any time soon. This was not an inexpensive dinner and I walked out of there tonight saying " That was bad". read more

I have been waiting for sometime to try this place. It's always been to busy when I have gone by after a game or before a DSO a concert. I finally made it and I am so glad I did. Such a cool menu of unique items. We have several starters before the meal and ALL of them were delicious. The mains were all superb. I love a place with an out of the ordinary variety of options. The service was great. The drink menu is awesome too. It's a fun place with great food. read more

First time visitor. After discovering reservations at the Whitney did not work out as expected. Kitchen had closed and offered drinks only. Looking for another place to dine we were pleasantly surprised and happy.to find The Grey Goose. Being hungry we were grateful it was still open late on a Sunday and within a short driving distance. Nearby street parking available. Surprised at how It darkly lit it is inside but added ambiance to our late date and the tasty hamburger and fries we had. read more

This is a little bit bougier than I would ever pick for a dinner spot but my Dad seemed dead set on going here for his birthday weekend when I was visiting Detroit. I love the set up of the space. It's modern and sleek, chic and dark . . . . moody with some kind of cow skull on the wall. I love the name 'Grey Ghost'. It reminds me of Jon Snow's dog. Where's Jon Snow? Sorry, I got derailed. We made an early reservation for 5pm on a weekend because partially they said it was the only available time and they were fully booked. Interestingly enough, it was half empty when we got there and people were just coming out of work on a Friday evening for drinks but still didn't manage to fill up the place. For drinks I went with the Warrior's Victory: Bourbon, Amaro Montenegro, Byrrh, Maraschino, and orange. I thought it was amusing the waiter commented and said "Uhh. . . . you do know that's like a twist on an old fashioned?" "Yes, I'm fairly aware. I'll still have that. Thanks." Maybe girls only come in here and get vodka sodas but I thought the menu for cocktails was incredibly creative with names. "Death Becomes Her", "Are you Sully?" (Hailing all Dr. Quinn fans. . . maybe this has nothing to do with Dr. Q), "Vote for Pedro", "Master of None", etc. I'm sensing a pop culture theme here. I also went with a cocktail on tap later in the evening that was also really quite good: "Son of a Biscuit". Again, another tasty bourbon drink with some nice tart cherry added. We split a variety of appetizers. My favorite were definitely the loaded baked potato pierogi that tasted pan fried and covered with cheese and crispy and soooo delicious. The appetizers were pretty small. We also split the Chicago style oysters (which just seemingly have relish and pickled things on them to make it Chicago related) and the ahi tuna. I could have kept eating the ahi tuna but literally it was a teeny tiny bowl of poke that with four people splitting, each got a spoonful. For entrees half of us went with the braised lamb maltagliata; which is like a ribbony thick pasta similar to tagliatelle or pappardelle but more roughly chopped up. The pasta was cooked so well and the braised lamb was succulent. The portion size was pretty huge and had half my meal leftover. My brother ordered the burger without the egg, which looked just fine but i hear it's pretty great here. I tried the french fries and they were delicious and slightly crispy. My sister ordered the 48 hour short rib and that was kind of the one disappointment. I tried a small sliver of it and it seemed almost under-cooked and chewy. Which is hard for me to say even because I like most red meat under done. But it also was lacking in flavor. They routinely change the menu here however I heard so it's probably a fun surprise to bounce in for a better than average pricier meal. I hear the duck breast and meat pie they serve with it are phenomenal as well as a fried bologna and cheese dish that puts them on the map. Not sure on if they have a happy hour or not but it would be a prime place to have discounted drinks. Nice touch to the end of the meal, they gave us complimentary shortbread bars that were just a bite size morsel but so delicious! read more

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Just had a great dinner at Grey Ghost. Service, ambiance, and food were all amazing. Pork Tenderloin Lamb Shank read more

Grey Ghost - . - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Loved the vibe of this spot. Nice intimate setting. Service was good. The sugar snap peas and walleye were my favorite. Loved the pistachio sauce on the fish. The New York strip wasn't my favorite. Not a fan on the lobster gravy on it. read more

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The cocktails were amazing. The frites wer a bit asalty. I liked the experience though. Everyone was really nice and I liked the vibe of the place. I had came in here with a friend and we had some drinks, great experience read more

I mean, this place knows its quality. The food is great and freshly made, done with creativity, skills and taste. You get to experience modern delicious American new cuisine. The calamari will make you reconsider ever reordering those dry rubbery fried calamari baskets at any bar because on the first bite you will question your entire culinary existence " so THIS is what it's supposed to taste like? " And don't get me started on the cocktails: creative, balanced, interesting. The bar folks are smiley and kind, offering advice and suggestions if you are lost with the menu or overwhelmed by the choices (Ash is awesome). It's probably a bit pricey to go there every week end but absolutely worth the price for any special occasion or if you just want a great experience for your tastebud every once in a while. read more

Grey Ghost - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

They Grey Ghost sits at the very top of my list for places to eat in Detroit. The food and drinks are absolutely delicious, and the vibe is very classy and cozy. They are also open a little later than most places, which we appreciate given our schedules! It is lovely being able to come have a nice dinner at 10pm and still receive 7pm level service. Though they switch to a limited menu later in the evening, it is still varied and quite satisfying! read more

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The smoked whitefish app is fantastic. My wife loved the fried bologna. We split the burger (with an egg on top...of course). It's a double patty burger. Prices are a bit high and its popularity causes some wait time for a seat. Advice: get a reservation. The restaurant is just off the beaten path of Woodward but I suspect it will be there for a while. Nice selection of beer and drinks. They do have hard cider but I wish their selection of ciders was a bit larger. (I saw only one on the drink menu) read more

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Grey Ghost is the best restaurant in the city hands down!! This is such an awesome spot for a date since it's got the mood lighting. You can't go wrong here with the food and drinks. And the service is always top notch. I would say the prices are also very reasonable for such a nice place in the city. I always recommend this place to friends and family who are looking for somewhere to celebrate any occasion. read more

The RadicalFight is the best tequila cocktail I've ever had. Everything was tight and on point. We loved this place and recommend trying many different plates and drinks. It's the best service I've ever had from so many different people. read more

Grey Ghost - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Food, atmosphere, and service, are all amazing. I love it at Grey Ghost. This is definitely one of my top five restaurants in downtown Detroit. read more

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Grey Ghost would be great again for appetizers. The portions are so small. Great cocktails and cool atmosphere.

It's only open 2 hours on Wednesdays. Wtf? How is this a legit business being open only two hours a week!

Went to Grey Ghost for my birthday dinner. I have been waiting to try this place for awhile now. We ordered the Fried Bologna, NY Strip, Lamb Chops, Brussels. Also ordered the cannoli's since they were given as a free dessert for my birthday. The fried bologna was pretty tasty but just not something I was too fond of (maybe just not in the mood). The steak was huge! At first this was such a good steak, so tender and juicy. The more I ate of the steak the more fat I ran in to which was expected but hard to pick through with the dim lighting. The lamb chops were also tasty and melted in your mouth but didn't seem worth it. The best part of my whole meal was those delicious Brussel sprouts with fried chicken skin! When it came to dessert nothing really caught our eye. We were just going to head somewhere else but they offered us free dessert for my birthday which I really appreciated but still should've skipped it. We agreed on sharing the cannolis. I asked our waiter if the matcha was mixed in or if we could have it without. He responded with saying it's not too strong and it's mixed in the cannoli filling. Once they were brought out it was clear they could've left the matcha filling out, which would've made these a hundred times better for us. Overall the food was ok and the atmosphere was comfortable but very dark. Unfortunately, I don't think I'll be returning to Grey Ghost. read more

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Fried bologna Yasssss!!! It is THAT delicious!! It was a night out, and my beautiful date even proved gracious enough to allow me the last bite She also saved me from lighting the menu on fire with that pictured candle She's five out of five stars The rest of the small plates we had were very good, but a bit of a drop. I'd def return to GG, though read more

Grey Ghost - The Justly-Famed Fried Bologna - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Best food I've had in Detroit by far. The country fried chicken was to die for! Our server was super friendly and knowledgeable on the menu. Worth every penny! read more

Grey Ghost - Linguine - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Ok. First I need to say I have some issues health wise so what I ordered was in that light. I went here with my wife, our son and his wife. There was some meals I don't like but we went for the burgers and man did they not disappoint I couldn't have the cheese at this time but the second I bit into this joy it was so good. I didn't think I could finish it but it was so good it was gone in minutes. And just as an FYI the fries are good too. read more

Really enjoyed the meal here! Went with a couple friends, I got the flank steak, they got a burger and the scallops. I'm so glad we all got different items because we could all taste a few different things. My flank steak was huge! Wayyy more than I expected. It was also really tender, typically it's a tougher piece of meat but they cook it perfectly. Service was good, drinks were good as well. Can't really say there was anything to complain about, I will definitely be back! read more

Grey Ghost - Key lime tart - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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We've enjoyed many nice meals at Grey Ghost and this evening was no exception. Treated our newly minted "legal" 21 year old to his first legal drink and a filet. Started with the gem salad and lobster pasta dish, followed by filet, NY strip steak and roasted trout. Everything was perfectly prepared and we had excellent service with Ed. This has become our special occasion place because we know the service and food will be perfect. read more

Grey Ghost is definitely a restaurant you want to try out! The atmosphere here is great! If you get a chance to sit at the bar, you won't be disappointed by their amazing mixologist! One of my favorite food items on their menu is the burger! Grey Ghost has one of the best burgers in the area! Something about it is delicious! You can't go wrong on the drinks either! I love how you can make a reservation online! I recommend trying Grey Ghost if you haven't already! read more

I really wish I could give this review 5 stars, but I just can't. My boyfriend and I came here for the first time yesterday for dinner. The cocktails we got were amazing- he got an old fashioned and I got the Betty White (duh lol). Their drink menu looked really good so I need to go back and try more, honestly. We decided to start with the Potato Pancakes and OMG were they good. Probably my favorite part of the whole meal. The crispy potato pancakes are topped with sour cream, blueberry jam, duck and green onion. It's the most perfect combo and I will come back to order 3 of these for myself haha. For our main course, my boyfriend got the Sea Scallops. He said they were incredible!! They laid in a corn cream sauce with roasted potatoes, and he ate every bite. I ordered the Saffron Tagliatelle and was pretty disappointed for what I spent on the dish. It consisted of homemade pasta, blue crab and a red sauce. The red sauce really overpowered the crab, so much that I couldn't taste the crab at all and there was barely any in the dish to begin with. At the end, I wished I had ordered the Walleye :/ I liked the little chocolate chip cookies you receive with your check, and our waiter did a great job at walking us through the menu as first-timers. read more

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One of the best restaurant experiences out there. Food was excellent, with many bold choices. Servers very knowledgeable. Be sure to try the apps. Ask your waiter for a recommendation! read more

I live a block away, so I've popped in more times than I can count, but have never eaten the food- EVERY TIME either they've lost my reservation, made me wait so long I left, or just forgotten about my party. My friends joke that they have my picture behind the bar that says, "f0@& this guy". -I hear the food is pretty good though. read more