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I went on a Monday afternoon with some friends. I googled rooftop restaurants and this place popped up. It's not a rooftop but it's at the top of the building and the view of Michigan Ave from cork town to downtown is nice. The hostess was nice. The waitress was pleasant as well. The food and drinks came out slow for it to not be very busy. We had crab dip which was just ok, wings that were tasty, truffle fries (you can never go wrong), a caviar cracker that was tas, and Cesar salad. The Cesar salad was the last thing to come out but was the best tasting out of all the dishes. The seating was a couch and two chairs and tables. It's really decorated nice.
The food was better than expected The vibe was a perfect fit Parking was horrible but not a deal breaker The service from front door to table was impressive. I will return.
We stopped here for drinks before a dinner in Midtown. The view is great and the place is beautifully decorated. The drinks are pricey, but high quality and delicious, unique spins on cocktails. It was December so too cold to open the glass windows, but I look forward to trying it in the summer.
*** Solid 4-star option for view + tapas. *** The custom cocktails, liquor and wine seem to satisfy everyone I was meeting with here. My 5-star food faves include the wings, crab dip, lobster rolls and salmon were excellent. Hard pass on chip/dip and the caviar bubble. All small plates. Only steak & salmon entrees. *** Valet prkg $25, yet lots is street prkg. ***
This gem hidden inside of the hotel is a little gem. The atmosphere and service were pretty nice. Decor is modern and very clean chic. Seats were comfortable for relaxing. The view of the city is so nice too. You also can see Canada. We went on a Wednesday for the special of the charcuterie board and champagne. Not a bad deal for what you get. We also ordered fries, lobster rolls and sliders. Fries were 10/10, lobster roll was about 7/10 and sliders 10/10. The lobster rolls weren't bad, but some of the lobster was mushy. The bread was amazing they used for it. This place is a little pricey so be aware you go. They did make me a fun mocktail since I do not drink alcohol myself (I know I was there for the special as it was my sister birthday). I would definitely go to this spot again.
This place is beautiful! The view is amazing and so relaxing. I would love to come back here in the summer. When you come inside the hotel, take the elevator to the 7th floor. Reservations are highly recommended! The kitchen closes at 1130pm. The dining area closes at 1am, but the patio is open until 2am. I'm glad I ate before coming because the menu is very limited. The drinks and food were okay. Honestly, the DJ , the wonderful service, and the ambiance are what made the night exceptional. The dj was lit on Friday night. Playing all the hits to keep the party going!
Great views of the city from this rooftop lounge! Food was good and a fully stocked bar. Most of the plates are smaller and meant to be shared. Prices are a little high but what do you expect right? Seating is not the most comfortable from the high tops of the couch seating. Will for sure come back.
We stopped in at the I|O Rooftop Lounge at The Godfrey Hotel in Corktown on a night out. We ordered cocktails Bolivian Sunrise ($16) & Bottom of the Barrel ($19), Fries ($10), Lamb Sliders (2 for $22) and Miso Salmon Lettuce Cups (3 for $18) We both felt the cocktails were underwhelming. Drinkable, but imbalanced. The lamb sliders were good, and the miso salmon lettuce cups were delicious. The service was fine as well. As far as the ambience... it's a beautiful space and will be absolutely amazing in the summer. We both felt the music was too loud, plus there was also just as loud competing music from the room next door where it appeared a private event was being held. 2 drinks and 3 apps for $90+ seemed high to us ($10 for fries and $11 per tiny slider?!?), but this is a hotel so you know prices will reflect a premium. I wouldn't say we won't be back, but I will say there's room to improve, especially with pricing.
I am glad I checked it out! There really is no parking, except for valet. I recommend finding street parking which can be a bit of a walk! Nice hotel, the IO Godfrey Lounge is on the 7th floor. Made a reservation which I highly recommend, it does get busy! It isn't really a rooftop, but it does have open windows which gives the feel of a rooftop. I went on a hott muggy day, and it was very very hott up there!! The staff closed the windows and thus the area became a lot cooler! The service was ok and so was the food! I had a Mocktail and it cost more than a drink with liquor in it.
My first time at the IO Godfrey Lounge and it was beautiful. Not only the food and the drinks, but the view and ambiance. We shared some food--Chef's Board, Mini Lobster Rolls, Crab Dip, and BBQ burger sliders. All of food was amazing and fast; my favorite dish was the Crab Dip. Then we ended the night with Horchata mousse and lemon meringue ice cream bar which were both phenomenal. The lemon meringue ice cream bar is truly to die for. Everything tasted so fresh! Our server was excellent as well. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a new spot to go in the city.
Had so much fun meeting my friends up here. I loved the Chicago location so was very excited to see the Detroit one. We came on a Monday evening and got seats right by the window which was so nice. The food tasted amazing and the staff was very attentive. We ordered the Nachos, flatbread and lobster Rangoon which I highly recommend. It became very lively around 8pm with music and people coming in. Make sure to book reservations for the weekend because it does get busy.
What a spectacular night out in the city. Im usually the one who plans out experiences, so it was nice to be surprised. Effort goes a long way! The Godfrey is new to the Detroit's hotel scene. I was excited when we pulled up to the Godfrey and headed up to the rooftop cocktail lounge. The views were stunning! The lounge is quite spacious with two bars. The DJ was spinning some beats and people were getting their groove on! We had so much fun. The cocktails were great and the they offer a nice selection of small plate options. We decided on the lamb sliders and Brussel sprouts. Both dishes were very tasty. I can't wait to come back in the summer time.
This has to be one of the cutest spots in Detroit right now! The decor is gorgeous, very lounge, sleek and city vibes. It has a great view. I came to just have little snacks and drinks and sadly there wasn't any bar room but the hostess was nice enough to find us a high top table on a Friday night. The only downside to this place was the wait staff. Our waitress took a very long time to come give us water and take our order. We saw some of the staff sitting back and socializing more so than helping customers. But this didn't ruin our time at all. The drinks were really good and strong! Very large portion. We got the chicken wings which were very crispy and full of flavor. The food and drinks were tasty and made up for the staff. You have to try this place if you're looking for a nice night out with good music, drinks and food!
The tried to charge me $300 for a bottle of champagne for the 1.5 L bottle but I ordered the 750mL bottle for half that so I'm glad I caught that lol. Also they auto gratuity so glad I caught that too. Other than that it was alright. The photobooth wasn't working at the time. The crab cakes were good. I didn't like how the waitress assumed I would foot the entire bill as we were guests of my wife's friends' birthday. I happen to be a man so the waitress assumed I would pay for everyone's bill LOL. It was like a party of 15 people. I politely asked for my own separate bill, tyvm read more
First time here, and we will be back! Our waitress MeMe (sp?) was PHENOMENAL as was the food and drinks! I had the salmon and an espresso martini and a strawberry kiwi lemon drop martini, delicious! Definitely will be coming back again! read more
I went on a Monday afternoon with some friends. I googled rooftop restaurants and this place popped up. It's not a rooftop but it's at the top of the building and the view of Michigan Ave from cork town to downtown is nice. The hostess was nice. The waitress was pleasant as well. The food and drinks came out slow for it to not be very busy. We had crab dip which was just ok, wings that were tasty, truffle fries (you can never go wrong), a caviar cracker that was tas, and Cesar salad. The Cesar salad was the last thing to come out but was the best tasting out of all the dishes. The seating was a couch and two chairs and tables. It's really decorated nice. read more
We stopped here for drinks before a dinner in Midtown. The view is great and the place is beautifully decorated. The drinks are pricey, but high quality and delicious, unique spins on cocktails. It was December so too cold to open the glass windows, but I look forward to trying it in the summer. read more
*** Solid 4-star option for view + tapas. *** The custom cocktails, liquor and wine seem to satisfy everyone I was meeting with here. My 5-star food faves include the wings, crab dip, lobster rolls and salmon were excellent. Hard pass on chip/dip and the caviar bubble. All small plates. Only steak & salmon entrees. *** Valet prkg $25, yet lots is street prkg. *** read more
2 years ago
This gem hidden inside of the hotel is a little gem. The atmosphere and service were pretty nice. Decor is modern and very clean chic. Seats were comfortable for relaxing. The view of the city is so nice too. You also can see Canada. We went on a Wednesday for the special of the charcuterie board and champagne. Not a bad deal for what you get. We also ordered fries, lobster rolls and sliders. Fries were 10/10, lobster roll was about 7/10 and sliders 10/10. The lobster rolls weren't bad, but some of the lobster was mushy. The bread was amazing they used for it. This place is a little pricey so be aware you go. They did make me a fun mocktail since I do not drink alcohol myself (I know I was there for the special as it was my sister birthday). I would definitely go to this spot again. read more
This place is beautiful! The view is amazing and so relaxing. I would love to come back here in the summer. When you come inside the hotel, take the elevator to the 7th floor. Reservations are highly recommended! The kitchen closes at 1130pm. The dining area closes at 1am, but the patio is open until 2am. I'm glad I ate before coming because the menu is very limited. The drinks and food were okay. Honestly, the DJ , the wonderful service, and the ambiance are what made the night exceptional. The dj was lit on Friday night. Playing all the hits to keep the party going! read more
2 years ago
Great views of the city from this rooftop lounge! Food was good and a fully stocked bar. Most of the plates are smaller and meant to be shared. Prices are a little high but what do you expect right? Seating is not the most comfortable from the high tops of the couch seating. Will for sure come back. read more
We stopped in at the I|O Rooftop Lounge at The Godfrey Hotel in Corktown on a night out. We ordered cocktails Bolivian Sunrise ($16) & Bottom of the Barrel ($19), Fries ($10), Lamb Sliders (2 for $22) and Miso Salmon Lettuce Cups (3 for $18) We both felt the cocktails were underwhelming. Drinkable, but imbalanced. The lamb sliders were good, and the miso salmon lettuce cups were delicious. The service was fine as well. As far as the ambience... it's a beautiful space and will be absolutely amazing in the summer. We both felt the music was too loud, plus there was also just as loud competing music from the room next door where it appeared a private event was being held. 2 drinks and 3 apps for $90+ seemed high to us ($10 for fries and $11 per tiny slider?!?), but this is a hotel so you know prices will reflect a premium. I wouldn't say we won't be back, but I will say there's room to improve, especially with pricing. read more
4 months ago
I am glad I checked it out! There really is no parking, except for valet. I recommend finding street parking which can be a bit of a walk! Nice hotel, the IO Godfrey Lounge is on the 7th floor. Made a reservation which I highly recommend, it does get busy! It isn't really a rooftop, but it does have open windows which gives the feel of a rooftop. I went on a hott muggy day, and it was very very hott up there!! The staff closed the windows and thus the area became a lot cooler! The service was ok and so was the food! I had a Mocktail and it cost more than a drink with liquor in it. read more
My first time at the IO Godfrey Lounge and it was beautiful. Not only the food and the drinks, but the view and ambiance. We shared some food--Chef's Board, Mini Lobster Rolls, Crab Dip, and BBQ burger sliders. All of food was amazing and fast; my favorite dish was the Crab Dip. Then we ended the night with Horchata mousse and lemon meringue ice cream bar which were both phenomenal. The lemon meringue ice cream bar is truly to die for. Everything tasted so fresh! Our server was excellent as well. I would definitely recommend this place to anyone looking for a new spot to go in the city. read more
Had so much fun meeting my friends up here. I loved the Chicago location so was very excited to see the Detroit one. We came on a Monday evening and got seats right by the window which was so nice. The food tasted amazing and the staff was very attentive. We ordered the Nachos, flatbread and lobster Rangoon which I highly recommend. It became very lively around 8pm with music and people coming in. Make sure to book reservations for the weekend because it does get busy. read more
What a spectacular night out in the city. Im usually the one who plans out experiences, so it was nice to be surprised. Effort goes a long way! The Godfrey is new to the Detroit's hotel scene. I was excited when we pulled up to the Godfrey and headed up to the rooftop cocktail lounge. The views were stunning! The lounge is quite spacious with two bars. The DJ was spinning some beats and people were getting their groove on! We had so much fun. The cocktails were great and the they offer a nice selection of small plate options. We decided on the lamb sliders and Brussel sprouts. Both dishes were very tasty. I can't wait to come back in the summer time. read more
3 years ago
This has to be one of the cutest spots in Detroit right now! The decor is gorgeous, very lounge, sleek and city vibes. It has a great view. I came to just have little snacks and drinks and sadly there wasn't any bar room but the hostess was nice enough to find us a high top table on a Friday night. The only downside to this place was the wait staff. Our waitress took a very long time to come give us water and take our order. We saw some of the staff sitting back and socializing more so than helping customers. But this didn't ruin our time at all. The drinks were really good and strong! Very large portion. We got the chicken wings which were very crispy and full of flavor. The food and drinks were tasty and made up for the staff. You have to try this place if you're looking for a nice night out with good music, drinks and food! read more
9 months ago
Spectacular views of midtown. Most certainly would revisit in the spring/summer months to experience the rooftop highlights. $72 = 3 glasses of wine and crab dip. You're there for the ambiance because I'm sure you can spend less elsewhere for the same menu items. There is no happy hour. The dip comes with potato chips and were highly recommended by server. I opted out for pita chips since I didn't like the pairing. read more
I had a great time at I/O. The views alone make this a must try at least once. The drinks are on the higher end, but they are good. We also had some very good food (I would have never thought I'd like beet salad.) The waitress we had was very nice and attentive without smothering. read more
3 years ago
Tried out this new rooftop today. The bar/rooftop is apart of the Godfrey hotel. Very nice vibe with a view of the entire city downtown. The service was on point, the waitress was very attentive and took time to explain the menu options. We had a few appetizers, including the Arancini and the bao buns. The food was OK. The drinks were phenomenal. I had a "Last Word" and a "French 75" with this Gin called the Botanist by Remy Martin-- very smooth. I would definitely recommend this restaurant for the vibe. I would also love to see it at night. The food options were not the most exciting, but I would be open to try other menu items. read more
3 years ago
Terrible experience. Zero hustle factor by the bar staff. We waited 25+ minutes for 1 drink. Ambiance felt like an Aloft or a brand new Holiday Inn Express. After an incredible visit to the Book - btw, to FIVE of their hospitality establishments - this was a slap in the face of what Detroit should be. read more
3 years ago
3 years ago
My new favorite place. Love everything about this place. From the decor, the servers, the particularly wonderful hostess-Gail, the music, the vibe, and the views. The views! The rainbow you see over the Penobscot building is not Photoshopped. The food is spectacular with attention to flavor detail and innovative ways to prepare dishes. Be prepared however-Definitely small plates and by no means inexpensive. read more
Will try brunch next time because the food in the evening was mediocre. We spent too much for two drinks and two small appetizers that were mediocre at best. Service was great -- Dak was our waitress and she was attentive. Gail was the maitre'd and extremely gracious and elegant. The views are spectacular but the lounge was also freezing with ice cold fans that blew cold air that made it so uncomfortable. This is a lounge not a restaurant. read more
3 years ago
Amazing views of downtown Detroit and tasty food. My friends and I had the best time at the IO Godfrey Lounge which is located on the 7th floor of the brand new Godfrey Hotel in Corktown. The food we ordered was spectacular. The best was by far their tomato and goat cheese salad. I'll definitely will be back. Highly recommended. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
This place is gorgeous! It's located on the roof of the Godfrey hotel.l which is also supremely gorgeous. The staff are friendly and directed me on how to get to I/O. I ordered the Bolivian sunrise and the lamb sliders. Sliders were good with a kick. Second round got a French 75 and the crispy pork belly. My companion got the miso salmon lettuce cups. I had a taste and they were good, reminded me of sushi. The crispy pork belly was my first time having pork belly and I have been missing OUT! It was so tender and flavorful. The place is spacious and had two bars and lots of seating/places to lounge. The outdoor part was not open yet but I can see that the vibes will be immaculate when they are. I was here on a Monday just to have drinks and catch up with my girl and we had no clue that is THEE night to go! It was very chill when we got there and we were able to drink and vibe at one bar, then we went to the other side where the bar was full but plenty of tables. We snagged a table and about an hour later...the place was wall to wall people. Everyone was dressed to a T and vibing with good energy. We left after a while because that wasn't the kind of night we had planned but I will be back again to partake in the indoor/outdoor vibes. Parking seems like it is probably difficult but I managed to find a spot on the street. My girl said I probably wasn't supposed to park there and they ticket heavy and frequently but I was lucky and made it out with no tickets! read more
11 months ago
My son brought me here to celebrate Mother's Day early on 5/11/24 and we got there just as they opened and they didn't hesitate to jump in and start serving us. Our waitress (can't remember her name) was very very nice, attentive and willing to answer any questions and make suggestions about the menu and drinks!! The Ombiance was a whole fantastic vibe, the music was great, the seating was good, a lot of open space, you could actually hear one another talk! The only thing I wish could have been different was that they would have opened the windows but it was due to weather, I'm sure! It was a lil cool out but they did open a window I believe which helped with the air flow!! But we ordered drinks, we had the Garden of the Gods which was really good, and the Bolivian Sunrise which was also really good! Then we ordered our salads which was the Carrot Salad and the Kale Caesar Salad which were both really tasty and right portion size!! They served small plates but worth every bite! Then we ordered our main dishes which consisted of Blackened Shrimp in a bed of risotto, very tasty with a hint of heat! I really enjoyed that and my son had the Chicken Sandwich which he seemed to really enjoy!! This was my first time here and I really enjoyed myself! No matter where u sat u had a view of Detroit! It was beautiful! I'll definitely be back to enjoy the rooftop over the summer!! Thanks for a great experience and perfect start to my Mother's Day! read more
3 years ago
My wife and I had a chance to experience the IO Godfrey Lounge atop the Godfrey Hotel. This is apart of a new hotel that was recently built in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit. This review is for the lounge, we did not stay at the hotel. I'm sure just like the lounge the hotel is very nice as well. Food is served "small plates" style. Pricing is on par for what you would expect. The crowd was steady and seemed to be enjoying themselves. The atmosphere was extremely positive. I would definitely return to stay at the Hotel given the opportunity. read more
What a posh, "zen" spot to experience a beautiful rooftop Detroit skyline at the Godfrey Hotel. You'll dine on artfully composed small plates and cocktails. My dining companion and I enjoyed the welcoming vibes of the elegant Hostess Gail and an incredibly kind and informed server, NeNe. They both give amazing suggestions. One you can not pass is the Roasted Carrot Hummus Salad. It has curry seasoned roasted carrots and grapes with hummus and arugula. All components, sweet..crunchy, spiced, and refreshing. Perfect for bite of texture and flavors, and I would get it again. The Korean sticky wings were super tangy sticky and large, not overcooked. The Llobster Rangoon were light, crispy, and fried to perfection! We enjoyed our cocktail as well ! We'll be back! read more
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We stayed at the Godfrey New Year's Eve weekend and this lounge's atmosphere is super sexy and upscale. The drinks were pricey but delicious. The view is amazing! I didn't have any food. The menu options weren't appealing to me and the items were just as pricey as the drinks. With the exception of one hostess with curly hair, the staff and bartenders were not overly welcoming or even friendly but I can say overall they did appear to be attentive toward customers. read more
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It looks like evening reservations are for "dinner" -- should I make a reservation if we just want drinks? I don't want to miss out but also don't want to snag a dinner table if we don't want to eat there.
You don't necessarily have to make a reservation for drinks. There are two bars and seating at both. You should be just fine.
Parking options:does hotel offer any or what's nearby?
The hotel does offer valet or you can park either on the street. I'm not sure of any parking structures in the area.
