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.

Very convenient from my hotel room. I got the black berry…read morelemonade but switched the vodka out for Jim beam, if you like vodka you will like the drink! The grilled cheese: I've had better. It definitely needed to be cooked a bit longer. When I got it seemed like it was sitting on the warmer for a bit. Didn't really care for the type of cheese they used. Corn bread: wasn't bad. I'd probably get it again. Mac n cheese: was really good and I'd get it again!! Nachos were good and I'd get again Collard greens: were super good been while since I had some! Sweet potato: was the worst I have ever had!!! (And I love them) Idk what they did to em but ick. It was like they mashed some of them and put them together and they were dry as all heck. Then they just put marshmallows on top and used a torch. I definitely would never get them again! Hush puppies: were my favorite from everything I ate. I would go there just for them! Would go again.

We happened upon this restaurant after a Yelp Event across the street and thought we'd stop in for…read moredinner. The hostess greeted us right away and sat us. She was very personable and chatted with us for a bit before she moved on to get our server. The restaurant has a middle eastern feel but also a European feel and our server told us it was a Balkan restaurant. I loved the ambience - warm and inviting. There is a bar and a variety of seating - we were sat in a booth as there were 3 of us. The menu had a small variety of options. I liked this - made it easier to choose, although, almost everything sounded really good. I chose the Turkish Beef Ravioli and the Deviled Eggs. Hubby had the Beef Doner Sandwich. The food looked amazing upon arrival and tasted as much as well. The ravioli was placed inside a band of light yogurt and olive oil. It was excellent! I didn't mix it all together and ended up having some of the bread from my husband's sandwich to dip into the yogurt and olive oil. The bread on his sandwich was light and airy but had a sourdough taste to it. It was really good. The deviled eggs were very good as well - I was worried the salmon eggs might give it a fishy taste but I could not taste anything fishy. I'm so happy we opted for this place for dinner. I highly recommend if you are in the Corktown area and looking for a good place to eat.

Lord have mercy on my taste buds, this place is WONDERFUL!…read more I genuinely dream about this place. I hope people come into town just so I have an excuse to take them here. Supergeil was recommended to me by some friends while we were out, and I'm so happy to add this place to my ever-growing list of restaurants to visit. The staff was fantastic and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. I even stepped outside my comfort zone when ordering, and I'm happy to report that I'm officially a fan of eggplant! Everything we tried tasted just as good as it looked. We ordered several dishes to share, which made the experience even better. There was plenty of passing plates around the table, trying new things, and discovering new favorites. Honestly, such an amazing dining experience from start to finish. If you're looking for a great place to eat, PLEASE check this place out. You won't regret it!

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.

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!!!

We had reservation for a party of 5. The place was busy as expected…read more The food was very good but the timing was very off. Drinks came individually and the coke was last to be delivered. Oddly enough other tables were getting their drinks and they had sat down before us. The food came out the same way. Some of us were finished before the last person received her entree and we had to ask for see side. Wish them luck. Too many good spots with consistent food and service.

We've been back to Second Best a couple times since our initial visit back in 2018 and it's always…read morebeen a good experience. Most recently we had some time to pass before heading to a Sunday afternoon Red Wings game. We ordered a few drinks and some of the wings to share. The bartenders were very efficient and quick! It was starting to get a bit busy but we were able to grab a little two top table. They also have some outdoor seating. The drinks were strong and very decently priced. I really liked their version of an espresso martini. The wings were amazing! They were grilled to perfection and falling off the bone tender. They had a bit of a spicy kick to them which we loved. Love this spot and will continue to stop in whenever we can while we're visiting the area!

Amazing Italian beef tacos. Definitely get them…read more Planned to go to grey ghost across the street. Felt too stuffy in there. Dive bar feel with fantastic food. Would recommend

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.

Awesome brewery with a good assortment of options. I don't recall ever eating here, but I know…read morefriends who said it was decent. The service and bartenders are amazing here, super nice and walk you through each type of beer. The ambiance comes and goes with this place. I've been there and not much else is going on. Whereas in other instances, the place is packed, they've got music, movie nights and so much more going on. That said, still one of my favorite breweries near downtown.

We rolled through Batch for lunch and a cold one after a little sightseeing in the area. We opted…read moreto sit outside, since it was a nice day. They had plenty of umbrella covered tables to keep you out of the sun. The only negative: you order with toast tab, and there's no way to customize anything. My husband has food allergies, so it knocked out a bunch of options. We settled on nachos, and they wound up being really tasty. We did add a little salt, but overall very good and filling. (The chorizo and avocado were a little extra.) My husband went up to the bar to get some samples for us to try, and we both chose the Pocket Calculator. It was rich, sweet, and very tasty. The waitress brought food and drinks out quickly when they were ready. This is a great place to stop, especially if you are allergy-free!

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.

Excellent service great food and wonderful staff. I'm here for the weekend from Cincinnati Ohio. I…read morehave never had food like this before. Full of favor everything was Great!!!! I will come back and make trip for dinner!! Love it had twice over the weekend. I will come back for sure!!! We had a party of 8 and all our food came out at the same time and very HOT!!! We had great servers Dior and Noelle. A+!!!

What a wonderful spot! We had a great time from the moment we were greeted until the moment we…read moreleft. It's a great location with great food. I haven't had collard greens in quite a while and they were excellent, as was all of our choices... Can't wait to return. There are so many tasty looking items on the menu.

Came back here with a friend because the first time I came it was just so incredible…read more I forget which burger I got, but it had an egg on it and it was so good -- she also got an incredible burger The poutine and the coleslaw were also very great. My signature drink is always a Coke zero with lime and they had that so that was also a plus for them.

They used to have some of my most favorite fries ever. They used to sell black pepper fries that…read morewere just perfect, but they switched up the menu sadly. The burgers are still quite good and filling. The new fries are just as good, but they no longer offer the same seasoning options. The milkshakes were great too. Super cute, throwback interior with burger/ice cream parlor vibes. The service is nice and consistent.