I ate here twice, take out, it was interesting to say the least. I had the whole snapper and the lamb yassa. The meat and fish were on point but the rice had something strange about it, otherwise everything was great. read more

Why are people lying about this place? It's over priced, too spicy and dry. I got the Red Snapper, whole chicken, plantains and the rice. I wasn't happy with any of it. The chicken was so dry that the thighs weren't even moist. Dark meat is the juiciest part of the chicken and it was dry. The onions in the sauce were good but the small amount wasn't enough so I went to the old stand by, ranch dressing. The Snapper was terribly dry as well. I believe in paying for good food but nothing about this meal was worth my money. read more

Great cuisine. Especially if you miss the taste of being abroad. The grilled fish reminds of Kribe Beach.

Maty's chicken is the best! Love the onion sauce, I make the trip often to Grand River and Lahser just to fill my crave! The rice, yum!

Absolutely amazing. I found this restaurant from a video on Facebook and after watching it, I knew I had to go. The food was delicious. The owner is super nice and made us feel welcomed as soon as we walked through the door. It felt like we were having dinner at their home watching the game. I will make it a point to make the drive from Flint at least once a month to have some of their delicious food. read more

I loovveee Maty's!! I have had multiple dishes from deebee(grilled lamb meat) to the chicken to the grilled fish. It has always been on point for each dish. The juices are also fabulous!! Side note:it can take a while for your food to be made as it's made to order and fresh but it is definitely worth the wait!! read more

I haven't tried everything yet, but I plan on doing so. The lamb deebee was/is amazing. I also had the chicken shawarma... one word delicious. Staff was super friendly and helpful as well. Nice! read more

The chicken shawarma was fantastic and the tilapia fry with the fried rice and onion was sauce wholesome and excellent. The service was very friendly as well. read more

amazing spot !! Love this place eat here everyday and it's way better then that Kalahari place !!!!

I had heard great things about this place and the food was delicious. My party of 3 ordered various entrees to share. We started with the Fataya,which are like empanadas, or fried dumplings. They let us get 2 beef and 2 chicken. The beef was spicy but not overwhelming. Both were delicious and crunchy, and the accompanying sauce was wonderful. The chicken yassa was hands down our favorite dish. We got the whole chicken but only needed half. It's fried chicken (no batter) which is flavored wonderfully and finished on the grill. It comes with onion testty (sooo good - a warm mustard-based onion sauce/condiment) and a cold onion accompaniment that was also delicious and spicy. For the fish yassa we had a choice between tilapia (no thanks) and red snapper (yes!). It was served whole - crispy, savory and delicious. I ate some of the crispy skin - wonderful! It comes with the same onion condiments that the chicken did. We also had the grilled lamb shanks - meeschwee. Two large shanks- easily enough for two. While tasty, ours was quite dry but palatable when the onion testty was added. It was recommended by the server, but I prefer my lamb shanks to be braised, not grilled. While not terrible, I would not order this again. We got a side with each entree, so we tried three. All were tinted yellow, presumably from saffron. The rice definitely had saffron and it was fabulous and moist. Our favorite! The vermicelle (short noodles)was also yummy. The flavor of the couscous was slightly lacking and it was also dry. This was disappointing because we had high expectations since it is a North African grain. However, the unexpectedly awesome rice more than satisfied. Side portions were generous. We also had a side of plantains - fried, dry (over cooked, possibly not yet ripe) but sweet and tasty nonetheless. It was nice to have a bite of plantains almost as a palate cleanser between various entrees (like a bite of ginger between various sushi rolls.) Beverages are canned soda and bottled water. They need to work on that. They were also out of regular coke. Decor - pretty African fabrics on the tables, protected by thick, gaudy plastic. I understand why, but the plastic felt slimy. Speaking of slime, I almost bit the dust after sliding on the greasy (not wet) tile floor. That is a lawsuit waiting to happen! New floor or more frequent cleaning needed. The mirrored wall next to me had wipe marks all over it, like it had been hastily cleaned with a dirty rag. Yuk! Our server was patient, attentive and friendly. She thoroughly answered all of our questions. We had to ask for plates, and the silverware was mismatched and not the best quality. Functional but not fancy. The place has a dive feel and that is why I give it 3 Stars. The food is 4-5 Stars. I live 1/2-hour away so too far for takeout. Having said that, I will definitely go back and highly recommend it. Just don't expect a fancy dining experience. read more

Maty's has been getting quite a bit of press lately so we had to check it out for ourselves. As others have said, it is a little hole-in-the-wall near Old Redford-right near Grand River and McNichols. They do have an armed guard in the restaurant for those who are leery of the area. Inside there are about 6 or so booths and the place is decorated with west African crafts. This was our first time having Senagalese food so weren't sure what to expect but the server was very pleasant and explained the menu to us. We started with the tuna fataya which are similar to empanadas. They were very good and the tomato/onion sauce that came with them was great. Then we had chicken skewers and deebee which is a lamb dish. The chicken was good and cooked perfectly. The flavors weren't as intense as I was hoping for but very good nonetheless. The deebee was just the opposite. The flavors were great, but we thought it would be a platter of meat but in fact it's actually a plate of bones with small pieces of meat still attached. It tasted good but was a challenge to eat. They were small bones like vertebrae or similar (not like ribs) so you had to really work at getting any meat off the bones. We also had both the yellow rice and the couscous-both of which tasted exactly the same so pick either based on your preferred texture. All in all, it was fine and a good experience but not sure we will be running back anytime soon. The portions are large, the staff is very friendly and it's relatively cheap but just didn't live up to all the recent hype in our opinion. read more

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Loved the atmosphere here. I had the Thiebou Jenn and it was good though somewhat tangy. I enjoyed the staff though.

Love the food they my To go to when I come to Detroit just amazing staff is amazing and over friendly

This small unassuming place has one of the best chicken in the country. The meat was moist and packed with flavor. The yassa marinade and sauce was delicious both on the chicken and the fish. Great service and the people running the place were very warm. read more

Went to Maty's with friends who live nearby the restaurant. Food and service were both outstanding. A real hole in the wall kind of place though. We got there around 7 PM and got the last of about 6 tables and watched a continual flow of people coming in for takeout. Problem is the takeout counter is right in the center of the dining room. My grilled whole red snapper was the best whole fish dish I have ever eaten. Lightly breaded, seasoned and deep-fired with side of yellow rice and vegtable mix. Friends had a lamb dish which was very tasty but had bones chopped up so you had to chew carefully. My wife Mary had the lamb shank which was nicely seasoned and the portion huge - 2 shanks. Nothing fancy but a good dining experience in a unique cuisine -Senegalese. read more

Word can't explain how delicious the food here is! Very authentic. Service is great. Makes you feel like you are home. It's always a pleasure read more

Lamb shanks are so good and their onion sauce is amazing. Portion size could actually feed two if you're not a big eater but you probably wouldn't want to share cause it's so delicious!!! Lol read more

Ordered the Red Snapper and Lamb Shanks for carryout. Looking fwd to exploring more of the menu.

Amazing food. The only African restaurant in the city limits of Detroit. Well worth the trip and exceptional staff.

It hurts me to give this place three stars. I was really hoping that my food was going to be bomb. I order one of the lamb meals. The lamb was tough and I couldn't even cut into it without a steak knife and elbow grease! The rice was awesome though! So they get three for good rice and good service. read more

THE GINGER JUICEEEEEEE!!!!!! You definitely will need to get more than one out the fridge! The chicken is seasoned to a tea! Oh Yesss, a staple in my favorite Detroit eateries! read more

Just a note to add that in addition to the Talapia, they now offer Red Snapper as a fish option. I find myself going for the Snapper now more than the Talapia, but both are fantasticl read more

Amazing food!! The chicken falls off the bone its so tender. We got the half roasted chicken with brown rice. The seasoning is unbelievable !! Owners/staff is so nice and accommodating read more

It was delicious, we were stuffed by the food. The portions are excellent and the drinks are really a treat.

This is my first experience with African food. Everything was so delicious. We had the Fataya (fried dough stuffed with fish), the whole chicken, and the chicken skewers. We loved everything. I have no idea why there isn't a line out the door. We will definitely be back. read more

I'm only giving this place 1 star tonight because I just rode across town to try them out for the 1st time. Their hours listed say they close at 11pm. However when I walked in a few mins after ten.... The door was still unlocked and there were people sitting and eating but they all smiled at me and said "oh they're closed". When I asked what time do they actually closed I was told 10pm when I informed them that their hours say they don't close until 11pm they all just looked and me smiling ....and that's all. I just turned around and left disappointed. I will try again and update my review accordingly but until then........this was my first experience ....disappointment. read more

Love the food, love the people. I've been there 2 times so far and there was no doubt I was the only US born . You could hear it in the that wonderful African/English accent being spoken and the faces and respectful nature of all present there. OH YEAH, the food is almost as good as the fragrance that surrounds you as you walk in. My only complaint would be the sides (rice, couscous,plantains) are just not things I like. The couple other people I know that have been like those sides very much, so it is for sure a personal taste thing. It is to me very much a take out. They have few tables and a pleasant atmosphere (and did I mention the aroma?) but I personally take the food home and have a glass of wine or beer w/it, which they don't have. Parking can be a bit tough, its all on Grand River and not much off it. This is the kind of place a city (my city) like Detroit should have aplenty. Most of our new restaurants are millennial oriented. Which is ok, but you get tired of beer that tastes like coffee with lemon and pizza based on eel farts and chicken lips. This is real food, real people. And please don't go! I don't want to fight the crowd. Quick edition! The millennial comment was intended as irony not an insult. I'm an old geezer but not an age bigot . Peace;out read more

The wife and I tried this place last night and we were truly blown away. The food was excellent and so was the service. I had the chicken Swarma and my wife had the red snapper dinner with plantains . We also had the stuffed egg rolls and shared the Sorel juice. I've never had Senegalese food before and we wanted to be adventurous and it all worked out for the best. There were flavors that delighted our tastebuds and the portions were great . Go in there hungry but don't expect a big sit down restaurant. They don't have a liquor license but the tasty food really makes you forget all that . I recommend this place to all that like food that's not only exotic but taste great and reminds you of something you may have had before but better...! read more

Flavors are bold and spot on. I had the Deebee (chopped lamb) and my date had the fried sea bass. We both had juices and split the turn over appetizer. I've read some people complain about the Deebee having bones in it, where do you think the flavor comes from? I'm glad the bones were in there because the flavor they imparted was fantastic and I don't mind eating with my hands. Don't sleep on the juices either because they are A1. Service was responsive and friendly as well. We will def be back read more

I don't usually write reviews but you have to try Maty's! Please patronize this restaurant so they can stay in the area. Offerings are simple but DELICIOUS. I can't even describe how good the chicken is. I will be back for more, trying a new meat next time. Nice ppl too! read more

This restaurant is one of the best that I have gone to with superb customer service. Very professional atmosphere, clean and welcoming. The food was phenomenal. We ordered carry out last night . I had the whole chicken with the rice and mustard onion sauce. Its like the food is dancing in your mouth, finger lickin good. My husband ordered the whole fish with same sides and the kids chose the chicken shawarmas. You get plenty of food to have left overs for the next day. We will definitely be back!!! Great job Maty's! read more

Finally got around to trying this place out. Ordered the Mafee and it was incredible. More than enough for two. I shared it with my dad who is the pickiest eater I know. He loved it. The service was super friendly and attentive. Will definitely come back to try their famous chicken. read more

I am not a big review writer--I pretty much only write when I have a terrific experience or a terrible one. Maty's is terrific. Fabulous flavors, attentive service, and giant servings. Based on only two visits, I recommend dinner (this could have been me misunderstanding what was on offer at lunch). I have never tasted anything like the delicious flavors I sampled at Maty's, but somehow the flavors still felt familiar. I can't explain it, but I encourage you to try for yourself. read more

Easily one of the best restaurants for the money in the city. I live in the Rosedale Park neighborhood and have been to Maty's 5 times since they opened. The chicken and fish are great, but if you are into kabobs I highly recommend theirs. read more

This is excellent. The grilled snapper with yellow rice was amazing. The food was well seasoned. The ginger juice was great. I would highly recommend this restaurant. This is the place to go for authentic Senegalese food. read more

The food at Maty's is FANTASTIC! The dining area is small, but that's understandable because based on what I observed, a good deal of their business is carry-out. That said, the owner and the rest of the staff are delightfully attentive if you're eating in. I will definitely be back. Good food and good service? Who could ask for more? read more

Really terrible everything was burnt. Owner was rude. I wanted to give it a try because I like to support small businesses and starter restaurants. Dry schwarma. It was pretty but that's the nicest thing I can say read more

Awesome hidden gem on Detroit's west side. I definitely recommend the half chicken with a side of Fataya. Great service and excellent eats!

Decent food not as good as what I am going use to maybe they were having a bad day I will try it again before I give my final opinion. The service was good and the portions were huge. read more

This place is so legit and has some of the best fish I've ever had. Seriously one of the best spots in detroit area.