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    4.7 (131 reviews)
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    Lobster roll
    Margie S.

    Went to Mink for our anniversary dinner. What a treat if you like seafood. We got the tasting menu, which did not disappoint, and added on the lobster roll since we were celebrating. Everything was perfectly cooked and thoughtfully presented with wine pairings. What a treat! The service was very attentive, and I always enjoy sitting at the bar to watch the action. Highly recommended.

    Felisha T.

    My gosh, I am sooo happy I found this place via Yelp. We showed up on Saturday afternoon for an early dinner and was turned away because we were not aware we had to RSVP. Well after standing in the area for less than 5 minutes and seeing the dishes passing by our faces, we knew we had to come back. So as soon as I got in the car, I made us reservations for a 6pm dinner after running the Detroit International Half Marathon. When we walked in on Sunday evening, we were super giddy and happy to be dining here. The food, ambiance, service, wait staff all get 10+. We dined on the East Coast oysters (choose your own) $46/dozen, lobster roll with homemade potato chips and pickles, Chilean Sea Bass, a banana pudding (see photo) like dessert that was to die for. The whole dining experience felt 'rich' and deserved. I cannot say one disappointing thing about my experience. If I'm ever in Detroit again, I might have to make two visits to Mink. I enjoyed it that much.

    DeMario M.

    Hands down one of the best chef's menus I've experienced. I added the wine pairing, which featured several Scandinavian wines--excellent choices. Cute, intimate location and everything I ate was amazing. First time trying caviar ice cream and it's a must-try. My only "complaint" is that the menu changes so often, but that just means more opportunities to try something new.

    Meghan L.

    Mink was an incredible dining experience. My husband and I went for our first wedding anniversary to get the tasting menu and it did not disappoint- it actually exceeded every high expectation I had! The ambiance was perfect - small, intimate, nice background and not overbearing music, with top-notch service. I could go on. It was so quaint and reminded me of a small high-end restaurant in NYC. As for the food - every new course surpassed the prior, although my favorite was the trout tartare with coco melon. Every dish had perfectly complimenting flavors without trying to do too much. They somehow even made simple oysters so outstanding with huckleberry jam or truffle honey oil. We added on the lobster roll to split (amazing, but not traditional), and the Brie ice cream with caviar bump for desert....I might go back for that alone. We definitely went above what we'd get for our typical date night since it was our wedding anniversary celebration, and the staff made it extra special by providing us with complimentary champagne and sparkling moscato at the end. I wish I could go back every week - definitely recommend!!

    Lauren W.

    This location is very small so reservations are recommended. They have a fixed menu and a couple things on their menu as well. Overall the food tasted good, some things better than others and the seafood was fresh, but for 3 of us to do the tasting menu, and 2 drinks each it was over $500. Nice to try once, but likely won't be back.

    Lobster roll
    Ciara J.

    Food 5/5 Fresh and delicious oysters. The lobster roll was on a brioche bun and coupled with pickled something. Service 5/5 I did not have a reservation, but the host made me feel welcomed and comfortable until a table opened up for me. My waitress was very attentive. Ambiance 5/5 This is a small quaint restaurant. It's ideal for a solo outing, a date or small group. I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience and look forward to returning.

    Plum Tarte
    David C.

    We were in the mood for seafood (visiting from Arizona) and were fortunate to stumble upon Mink. We decided on the Tasting Menu and it was one of the most memorable meals I have had. Each course was fantastic. The star was the trout tartare. The smoked mahi mahi in the radicchio salad was also next level. Each dish had great balance and a lot of creativity. The caviar sundae at the end tasted like salted caramel ice cream. Very unique. My only tweak would have been the lavender crème fresh that accompanied the plum tarte. It doubled down on the bitterness as opposed to enhancing with a sweet flavor. This is a small personal preference of mine and in no way detracts from the amazing meal we had. Melissa our server was also very attentive, kind and knowledgeable. Run, don't walk to this place.

    Kale Caesar Salad
    Suzanne B.

    Mink was the location for a recent birthday night out. The restaurant was a surprise for me, and a new place for us both. While fun to check out, it won't be on our roster to repeat. We were promptly greeted at the door and shown to our seat. The interior is very cozy, and has a minimalistic elegance. There are 3 tables and a number of chairs at the bar, and that's it. We both decided on the tasting menu for the evening, as it seemed to have the best variety. Results are mixed for us. Oysters were fresh and delicious, the terrine was beautiful if a little bland, kale salad hit the spot for both of us, the Coquille St Jacques was not our favorite iteration of the dish, and the Bourride would have done better with a flakier fish. Dessert is where they really missed the mark. When asked about food sensitivities at the beginning, I mentioned that I avoid gluten, although not celiac and I don't need to be as strict as many people are. I was told that it was an easy menu to modify. Aside from the crackers that the terrine was served on, our meals looked identical. Before dessert, the server asked if either of us wanted to add on a scoop of house-made ice cream, and we declined. We both understood this to be in addition to the spice cake that was part of the fixed meal. They brought my husband the spice cake from the prix-fixe meal, and brought me a scoop of ice cream. And that was it. I was stunned. If I had known that I was only getting a scoop of ice cream, there were other flavors I would have chosen. I took one bite of my "Lingonberry" scoop that I wasn't asked if I wanted and I was done. It was way too tart. Conveniently, the server didn't ask if I had enjoyed my dessert as she took away my husband's plate but left my nearly full bowl in the table. Disappointing end to the meal, which admittedly we weren't blown away by. Not a place I would recommend for a birthday meal, just as a PSA. We won't be back.

    Menu
    Ai H.

    Walked in on a Friday with no reservation and was lucky enough to be seated after a 15 minute wait. My friend and I got one of each oyster since we wanted to try. We absolutely loved the bay water indigo one. The waiters were also very sweet and helpful there. I would come back here again, but I highly recommend making a reservation as it can get packed. Super cute inside as well

    Two different caviar with blinis potato chips

    Fourth time here and it just keeps getting better. Solid caviar selection and plenty of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages to choose from. We went overboard this last time and we're total glutton. The service staff was wonderful and didn't seem to mind that. Lol. Love the hole in the wall atmosphere with limited seating.

    First timer!!!!
    Yana G.

    Awesome food and equally amazing service! I got the lobster roll after a nice message upstairs at Meta! The ambiance is trendy and usually the food doesn't match the vibe but this gem exceeds expectations!

    Tiffany T.

    This is incredibly long overdue, but I just wanted to start out first by saying that Mink is my favorite restaurant in Detroit. It was so memorable to me and everything here is wonderful. When we visited, we opted for the $85 tasting menu, which comprised of ~5-6 courses, initiating with the duo of oysters. It was delicious and we LOVE oysters so much, that it was basically imperative that we continue on with the dozen oyster add-on ($44). Totally worth it, but spoiler alert.. that may have contributed to us being extra beyond full at the end! The selection of dishes meshed perfectly with each other. The menu was also seafood heavy, so if that's not your thing, then this probably isn't your place. BUT, if it is, don't even think twice - you must get your butt over there! One of the dishes we really loved was the fish and tofu plate, which had varying textures. In addition, the mashed potato toast with the miniature fries on top was like a flavor bomb in your mouth. Can you say carbs^3 in the best way possible? We also had some clams embellished with bread crumb and flavorful meats, as well as another filling fish dish, which was delectable. The one thing that I really want to emphasize though was the service and hospitality. We love you, Stephanie! We had a reservation around 5:30 pm, and although they weren't immediately ready, Stephanie made it a priority to ensure that we were happy, and did whatever she could to show that she cared and noticed us. Seriously, that goes an IMMENSELY long way to me, and I am super observant whenever this happens. The food, the service, the ambiance - just everything was perfect. I also love the rawness and the realness of the kitchen being completely open; tupperware and everything-galore. You can literally see everything happening with the preparation of your food. It was a really refreshing sight to see and a wonderful experience to feel. I loved everything about this restaurant and it was just yet another factor that made me really love Detroit, MI.

    Michael O.

    Wow! Wow! This place was so cool and funky! By far the best place we have visited in Detroit during our week long visit. First off, they are a seafood place. That said they had the best Oysters I have ever tasted. They had an amazing selection, and were so fresh. We also had one of the canned seafood dishes and it was served it a bunch of sides to mix and match and dip. It was like nothing I've had before. The staff were super friendly and helpful l I would highly recommend putting on your list of you make it out to historic Corktown

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