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4 months ago

Always a great time at JOTs! Great service, starting drinks and friendly atmosphere! Knock on the back door and experience it for yourself!

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Very friendly staff--makes you feel right at home! Drinks are good and reasonably good prices.

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The Eagle

The Eagle

4.2(176 reviews)
0.7 mi•Midtown
•$$

I ordered through GH (8/27/26) and it came fast, I am pretty close by, so the food was still hot…read more The order was Fried Chicken, Cheese Grits, Collards, biscuit. The fried chicken was phenomenal, it came with hot honey, and that took it over the top. It was juicy and crispy and the hot honey was the best I have tasted. Chef's kiss! The grits were good and had a little spice to them that I appreciated and the biscuit was crumbly and buttery in a non-greasy way, yummy! However, the collards were the worst greens I have ever tasted in my life. I'm sorry y'all, I don't know what happened to the person who cooked those greens were bad. There was not a bit seasoning! I couldn't even re-do them at home, they were so bad, I COULDN'T EAT THEM. I was so shocked because everything else was so good! I will absolutely order food from them again, but I'm never ordering those greens again!

We came here around 10pm on a Friday night after a very long day. It wasn't packed but there were…read morequite a few groups eating there. We sat at the bar to speed the food along because we were hungry. The bartender, Tristan, was nice and accommodating. I had the Fried Chicken BLT. Ya'll! This was an excellent sandwich. The tomato and lettuce was so fresh and the chicken was so well seasoned. It was absolutely delicious. The perfect sandwich. I'd go back for another one right now but will definitely be returning to this restaurant for that sandwich next time I'm in Detroit.

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Supergeil - Dessert trio: (closest to camera - strawberries and cream, brownie with cinnamon ice cream, burnt sugar tres leches

Supergeil

4.4(274 reviews)
1.6 mi
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Supergeil translates to "Super cool", and this along with all the other super laxatives, is…read moreaccurate. The menu is Turkish and German fusion, which makes when you know how the doner kabob has become a German fast food staple. I've gone a few times now and had consistently great experiences. From the just the right level of eccentric inside, to the wide patio outside, the environment is comfortable and fun. Their food and cocktail menu changes often. There a few mainstays, including their doner options. Their lamb doner version is the only one I've found in the US I like (I have to remember to ask without peppers, not a traditional ingredient). Their cocktails are fresh, inventive, and interesting. I've tried a variety, and they do a consistently good cocktail. Supergeil is a reliable go to, good quality, reasonable prices, and great service. I'll be back for their patio season.

We were looking for a fun place to have Sunday brunch in Detroit while out and about and decided to…read moregive Supergeil a try. As others have noted, it's styled as a German/Turkish fusion sort of menu, and there were a ton of interesting dishes to choose from, as well as a really creative cocktail menu. The interior was colorful and eclectic, and it thrilled my plant loving heart to see so much foliage as well. We got the Lutenitza to start, which was great. The flatbreads themselves you could make a meal on, they're just that good. My friend got the Balkan Poached Eggs, I got the Sujuk Scramble, and we split the Lemon Dill Potatoes and Moroccan Beignets for the table. The potatoes were such flavor bombs; I was thrilled to have leftovers. The scramble was good, but fairly sausage forward. (I would probably choose differently next time.) The portion sizes were generous. All in all, the service could've been more dialed in, but as it seems there may have been some extenuating circumstances there, it wasn't enough to impact the overall experience. I would definitely happily eat at Supergeil again.

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Supergeil - Interior felt like a lovely garden

Interior felt like a lovely garden

Supergeil - Hummus  w/Iranian garlic & flat bread

Hummus w/Iranian garlic & flat bread

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Georgian soup dumplings.

Lumen Detroit - Everything Bagel Wings

Lumen Detroit

4.0(586 reviews)
1.4 mi•Downtown Detroit
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Lumen, my dear friend. It's been too long. In case you have not been introduced, Lumen is a sexy,…read morestylish friend that makes you feel relaxed and at the same time cooler. I wore a button up shirt and Oxford shoes with my jeans, and I felt overdressed. But really, what matters most is the food. Our server recommended the calamari as an appetizer, and it was incredible. Not a single bite of it was the least bit chewy. The fried exterior did not make it feel heavy at all. And, when I say that not a single bite was chewy, I know that because we finished every bit of it. My burger was a half pound of ground prime rib. This might be the best hamburger I've ever had in my life, and I have eaten a lot of excellent burgers. It was so good that my wife kept taking bites of it. This seemed fair, because I kept taking bites of her salmon. I was skeptical about the breading on the salmon, but this is a bit of a masterpiece. The Panko breadcrumbs are light, and the rice vinegar seasoning works beautifully with it. The edamame and other shredded vegetables were mostly for decoration. But, the rice was equally amazing. The service was friendly and efficient at the same time. I'm reminded again of how it's been too long since we were last here. It definitely won't be that long until our next visit.

More like 3.5 but rounding up to 4. Our dinner experience at Lumen was saved by two things for…read moreme...the location and the fries! Oh heavens those hot, crispy fries (and magical dipping sauce). It is a small indoor dining space but they have a roof deck, two nice sized patios, and an outdoor bar area with a fire pit. They are located within Beacon Park, which is a cute little urban pocket park outside the DTE headquarters building. It was perfect to enjoy the summer concert series and dance to some 80s classics. Service was friendly, but slow. We decided to just get a few appetizers, as all of the entree options sounded too heavy for a hot summer night. They were all really tasty and the meatballs make a meal themselves. Loved the "gold coast" cocktail. I think this would be a repeat drinks and apps only stop in the future.

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Lumen Detroit - Inside

Inside

Lumen Detroit - Delectable chicken wing appetizer

Delectable chicken wing appetizer

Lumen Detroit - Moscow mule

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Moscow mule

The Block - French toast & wings

The Block

3.7(406 reviews)
0.5 mi•Midtown
•$$$

The service is always top notch. I forgot his name unfortunately but he says he's been working…read morethere for a long time. He's attentive and considerate. I usually go in the middle of the day so the environment is welcoming and not too busy. We (party of 2) got seated right away after walking in. My go tos are the salmon burger and my absolute favorite is the sweet potato cheesecake. I also tried the sweet chili whole wings and they were delicious and filling so by the time I ate my food I was full and I had to take my favorite treat to go which made me happy as a lark! My mentor ordered the baker rib tacos and could NOT stop raving about them. He was very well pleased. The salad was fresh and well presented. I look forward to coming back again. First time reviewing but certainly not my first visit and it won't be my last!!!

This is really a 3.5 We went here for brunch, and they take…read morereservations so that was great. However it was a mixed experience. Overall the service was okay but as they got busier things weren't great. At the end of the meal our waitress brought the check but we wanted dessert. Then when we got the dessert we weren't given any utensils. And when we asked we had to ask twice and wait 5-10 min for it. The food was okay. Not great but just fine. The grits was good but the salmon burger was fine. The place was nice and the DJ was a nice touch. The music played was great, but it was loud. So if your want to have conversations, I wouldn't recommend.

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The Block
The Block - Chicken and waffles sliders

Chicken and waffles sliders

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Bad decisions

Grey Ghost - Cheeseburger

Grey Ghost

4.2(1.3k reviews)
0.8 mi•Midtown
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My boyfriend took me here to celebrate getting a new job I've been really wanting, and it was the…read moreperfect place for it. Even on a Monday night at 8:00pm, they were busy, which I think says a lot. The menu is small but intentional. Their staples are staples for a reason, and the servers are so personable that talking with them almost feels like running into an old friend. We each ordered a drink, the Brussels (always, we don't care what we get for a main), and shared the burger and campanelle. You're probably never going to be blown away by a burger, but you know a good burger from a bad one. This was a GOOD burger. The campanelle though... we could not stop talking about it. Genuinely addicting and easily the standout of the night. So happy this place exists in Detroit. We'll keep coming back.

This 3 star review is based solely on the food, our service was 5 out 5 A+ would come back to try…read moreother things for the service alone My friend brought me to Grey Ghost absolutely raving about the burger there. We arrived on this misty evening around 8pm, into the dim, candlelit space with upbeat music playing. We were asked promptly if we had a reservation-- did not, so we were promptly seated at the counter, across from the bar-- which was actually less crowded than the section on the floor with tables. Onto the food, I had fries that were nicely salted, and covered in a curry spice. They were decent but nothing spectacular. I would also describe my burger this way. The best part of it was the perfectly toasted and buttery bun-- but I find it overconfident to serve a burger without any toppings-- just a sauce that was apparently blended with pickles that I couldn't really taste. The burger was seasoned well enough...plenty of pepper, but it was all one texture, I didn't pick up any searing or anything to make the texture less one note. I asked my server for extra sauce, mustard, and ketchup to make it better. My friend recommended this spot specifically for the burger so I'm willing to say, I just ordered the wrong thing maybe. Onto the desert, the corn tiramisu caught my eye as something unique to try and it was truly an experience. It made me laugh out loud cause it was strange unexpected food experience in both flavor and presentation, I enjoyed it, but wouldn't order it again persay. It came out in a little whipped pile covered in cornflakes with green jalapeño jelly. I appreciated the richness and that it wasn't too sweet-- but overall I'd enjoy it more if it was presented more neatly, and there was a bit more spice on the plate to cut through said richness, although to their the deep sweet and earthy flavored of jalapeños was captured perfectly in the gel.

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Grey Ghost - Ramen salad

Ramen salad

Grey Ghost - Pasta room from our table

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Pasta room from our table

Selden Standard - Flat Bread with Sweet Potato Baba Ganoush

Selden Standard

4.4(1.6k reviews)
0.4 mi•Cass Corridor, Midtown
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Went for my sons 38th birthday dinner We arrived early and…read moresat at the bar where our bartender Tyler patiently answered all of my chatty husbands questions about every drink he made Then had an amazing meal We ordered way too much food but wanted to try everything on the menu Our favorite hands down was the roasted cauliflower and grilled cabbage All of the staff were so friendly Shout out to Cathryn our server. She was amazing

Came here for special event. Unfortunately just thought it was mediocre…read more In terms of service provided by the waitress, it wasn't bad. The menu was explained, and she gave us her preferences. However the real gripe about service was regarding that we brought our kid and the only item on the menu was buttered noodles. That is okay, but after a few bites, even my kid who doesn't know many words informed us it was too oily and stopped eating. We wanted to buy something nearby and bring it back so he could have food, as he wouldn't eat the other items that we ordered. However, after multiple attempts, we were denied outside food or drink, solely for the kid. The restaurant's inflexibility because of their own dish being too oily and buttery, resulting in our kid being mostly hungry for the duration of our dinner . In terms of the dishes we ordered, the taste was unique for some dishes and average for others. We ordered cabbage, beef tartare, seafood pasta, and halibut. Of those dishes, surprisingly, the cabbage was the most flavorful and unique, and we rated it an easy 5 out of 5, as we never knew cabbage could taste so unique and tender. The beef tartare was good, but nothing special, as I think other restaurants serving beef tartare would taste about the same. The seafood pasta was interesting, as it had a slight crisp to it, but other than that, there were just a few pieces of octopus, which made it unique but not overly so. The halibut was tender, I'll give it that, and they prepared it in a unique bean sauce, which was also good and light. But again, nothing that beats halibut that I've had at other restaurants. The ambiance was dimly lit, packed. Plenty of servers and managers walking around. People were obviously well dressed. We sat in a corner, a dark and very cold area, so much so that we needed to put on something heavier. It is not a small dining area. The kitchen you can see on the way to the restroom was bright, well-lit, and open, with plenty of workers and chefs. The plating was pretty good, the service was quick. The food came out pretty quickly as well. However, it is a 1 to 2-hour dining experience. I don't think I would come back, as I don't think the flavor profile, service, and ambiance matched my expectation of this commonly noted number one restaurant in Detroit.

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Selden Standard - Main space

Main space

Selden Standard - Smoked Potato

Smoked Potato

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Cauliflower

Mercury Burger Bar - Bacon Hamburger

Mercury Burger Bar

3.8(906 reviews)
1.5 mi
•$$

Came here last week & had a great time!…read more The classic burger is so so good! The meat was cooked very well. The fries were pretty good! I didn't like the dill ranch but my friend did. The music in there was so good too. The waitress was very attentive to us! I'll be back :)

So this is kind of like an upscale dive bar if you thought about a '60s type of style to it. If…read morethat makes any sense. We have a lot of retro vibe going on, but it has a little hint of modernness though with the history. You'll come in and and you'll hear music playing in the background and it's a little bit aged, but it's a really chill vibe and it's not going to be the party kind of music you're looking for. Which is okay if that's not what you want! I have no issue with the service and everybody was pretty cool. The waitress was super friendly, especially when I couldn't make up my mind because there are so many options lol. It's tree pockets so you have to park on Michigan Ave but there is plenty of it. Depending on what kind of day or night it is though. But just be aware you have to pay for parking. Seasoned fries - the fries come very seasoned and super crispy. You get a ton of them as well. You may not even need ketchup actually. French onion - this burger was good. Came with some onion rings kinda on the side. It was cooked medium and they got it pretty right with the temp. The cheese was melted well and it was seasoned pretty good also. Blt - this was a good BLT and it was very stacked. I'm not sure if you can make it out from the picture but it had plenty of everything on here. The bacon tasted great. Tots - they came out really hot and super crispy and actually gave you a heck of a lot of them too so that definitely helped but these are really good and you didn't even need ketchup.

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Mercury Burger Bar - Cool basement

Cool basement

Mercury Burger Bar - Chili Cheese Fries

Chili Cheese Fries

Mercury Burger Bar - Gin Fizz and Beer

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