First off, this has been a staple in Detroit for a million years. It's the classic dive bar - old Michigan sports memorabilia and frankly, old in general. Been here a handful of times and I am never disappointed. The staff is great, the patrons all share similar causes (Detroit sports), as well as the food is pretty darn good. If you are looking for a fun atmosphere ahead of an Lions, Wings, Tigers game, this is certainly a must stop. read more

Nemo's Bar - BLT and Fries - Perfect way to start the day - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

First time visit for my bride. Stopped in last night needing a good burger. To our surprise, since we chose to not sit on the bar side, there was live entertainment on the flip side that was very good. Likewise the beverages were chilled to perfection. As to the burger, it was perfect, both of us ordered medium and it came out as desired with the appropriate toppings. My bride said we could come back and we will!!! Service was perfect as well, attentive as needed. Of course it was a non sports night in Detroit but the neighborhood was active! read more

We popped in here very late, and saw that this place had a good burger. We came in just in time and ordered two burgers before they shut didn't the kitchen. The flavor was TOP notch. Their wine drinks were poured well and served cold. It's a great bar with TV's to watch the game, bartenders with great humor and a fantastic burger! Great spot! read more

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First of all, I love the exterior of this bar with the green and white! Nate and I stopped in for a drink while staying at the Godfrey across the street. This bar is homey and cozy, with a "Cheers" feel where everyone is welcomed in, from out of towners to regulars. We grabbed a table on the bar side and browsed the menu. We were heading to dinner shortly after, so we didn't order any food, but the prices were cheap and I'd go back for a good bar grub meal. I got an Irish coffee (fitting for this Irish bar) and Nate got a beer - they were quick to come out and my drink was strong. It took a few tries to flag someone down to grab our tab, but they were hustling as the whole bar side was full. Overall, Nemo's is a good dive bar with a decent menu and cheap drinks. I'll be back. read more

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Well we dropped in after not being there in 10 years or so. The $10 burger is tasteless and I really did not appreciate the thin and stand sesame seed hamburger buns. Wife's was stale too. I tried the clam chowder which is really a tasty and very hot vegetable soup. NO CLAM chowder or even wanna be Chan chowder. Definitely not worth trying. We won't be back . Sorry but it use to be a great burger bar. O read more

Talk about a FRESH cheeseburger! It was absolutely delicious. Made to order and our waitress was so kind and gave us history of the establishment, where beef is sourced and that its ground DAILY. You can tell! She also recommended beverages and the different types of vodka. Prices are VERY reasonable. The ambiance was nice. It was Red Wings game night so super busy. Restaurant and restrooms are very clean. I enjoyed looking at all the memorabilia covering the walls! read more

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Great place to meet up and grab a beer and a burger before sporting events. The have a super convenient shuttle to that drops you off and picks you near the stadium/arena read more

Nemo's Bar - View from outside... - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Such a fun place! We usually go on opening day, but was in Detroit with a friend around lunchtime and he had never been so we went. The kitchen is being renovated right now so they only have a limited menu, but the burger was delicious! The people are so friendly and service is always great! It's a Detroit classic, a must visit for the history of Tiger baseball! The tent in the parking lot is very fun for opening day! read more

This is a perfect example of a neighborhood bar - unpretentious, good burgers and beer, good people. A great place to watch a game or just hang out for a while without having to pay for $20 cocktails. Very good service. Love Nemo's! read more

It was one of the best Burgers I have had the pleasure of enjoying in Detroit! I'll make this review simple and to the point (like Nemo's bar). I asked for a Cheeseburger; they asked how I wanted it cooked; it came out cooked to perfection. I ordered a second one because they were so darn delicious. It looks like a fun place to watch a game and pal around. Staff was friendly and attentive. No doubt, I'll be back. read more

Nemo's Bar - Cheese Burger - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Food and beer were great! Service was fast even though there were only 2 servers in the whole place today. The shuttle to Comerica park is incredibly convenient, $5 per person. read more

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Great dive bar with excellent food. Chili was very good. The hamburger was good, and all the other food that my group tasted was very good. Service was always on the spot. Could have given it five stars, but the cleanliness was slightly lacking. Barstool was sticky, bar top was dirty. Will definitely go back next time. I'm in the Detroit area. read more

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I've been her twice, once this year and one time last year. The food, service, staff, and the patrons were great each time. This is one of my favorite places to go when I'm in Detroit. read more

Native Detroiter that has moved out of state. We've been going to Nemo's since the late '70's. The hamburgers are delicious but the history and nostalgia is worth the visit alone! read more

FANTASTIC burgers. My partner and I just got the Nemo burger and we both agreed it was one of the best we've ever had. It was served on a paper plate which kind of threw me off, but it was delicious! 10/10 recommend. AND! They had live music read more

A bar where everybody knows your name... we saw the white and green awning and we were sold. The food was basic but the excellent conversation with our waiter more than made up for it as he there was a very welcoming and homie vibe. An ideal local bar for those looking to get a taste of everyday life in Motor City. read more

Always enjoy a trip to Nemos as long as there's not a sports event going on! It has fabulous Detroit sports history and every sports fan should go there at least once in their life. The only trouble in le wit event days is that it's packed to overflowing! The food is always DELICIOUS ... read more

Nemos has always been a staple before a Tigers game it's a cool atmosphere to check out plus they have shuttles to the games and worth a looksie if your looking for a drinking hole before a game downtown read more

Looking for a good burger and stumbled up on Nemo's. Excellent small spot. They were short staffed today but still took good care of us in a timely fashion. A plus for that. The burger was seasoned just right. Juicy with the cheese melted perfectly. Drinks were on point. The server was funny and friendly. Made us feel comfortable. I'd definitely come back! 4 stars!! read more

The service was amazing and the food and drinks were very well received. It was a very wonderful experience to take in a Tiger's game and enjoy the before game and post game atmosphere that Nemo's Bar helps to create! Kudos to the crew at Nemo's thank you for making it a memorable experience! read more

could not wait to get there! we called first they finally answered after 5 tries and said hello?? not Nemos. just hello. Took seats at a table across from the bartender. Rude and unhappy person. We wanted burgers. Bartender NEVER took our food order. we were there for over an hour. Another couple came in and the bartender took our menu off our table and tossed it on the other table, still no food service. LIke it was an in convenience. Thank god for a regular who was able to get us shots. They also did not have titos and charged .50 for a splash of juice. Worse service ever, just an angry man. I would have fired him on the spot. The folks that came in after us never got food either. So sad. I've been going there for years.. also this was a Monday afternoon no more than 10 people in the bar. Stay away.... read more

Only doing this on behalf of my 83-y.-o. stepdad -- he went in to eat with his niece, and then to catch a shuttle bus to Tigers game. No food for 40 mins., then hamburger came -- wrong. He says. Mind you, he's gotten grouchy in his old age. Said shuttle bus left them off too far away from stadium also. read more

The burgers are great! It is an older building and lots of neat pictures and memorabilia inside. Our server was great! Est 1965 and still getting it done! read more

Legitimately, I don't think the food could've been much worse. Got the grilled chicken sandwich (frozen, paper thin) french fries (dry, frozen, completely unseasoned and tasteless), and a coke (flat). For $16. An absolute waste of time and money. read more

The Coke was flat but the waitress was super friendly and the bathroom was clean. The burgers smelled really good but we were there only for drinks. I will definitely try a burger next time. read more

Went there for a few drinks and had the burger. Excellent service and the burger was awesome. Highly recommended!

From the time I checked into Corktown this became my place to enjoy and it was Conner, PT, Steve & Sandy who all made this place great and provided great service into the wee hours - its one of the best hamburgers and a great price for wine - I loved this spot and its ambiance as a great neighborhood bar with heart. IIt'sthe kind of spot that you hope you get to visit during Christmas time and might just make it part of my New Years upon my returning to Detroit. read more

Waitress told me to F the F off. Avoid this place at all costs!! Would not take a family or a date here. !

Homey, old school bar that has weathered the loss of Tiger Stadium and the ups and downs of the neighborhood. They have the best collection of Detroit sports paraphernalia since the late, great Lindell AC and while the Nemo's framed front pages and other souvenirs of bygone eras might not be quite historical museum ready like the Lindell's were, I think the cash register might be. Just the sounds that thing makes are a nostalgia trip. I wonder how much it weighs cause man, does it ever look hefty. Green is the dominant color here, and I love the green and white tablecloths, a great Irish twist on the red and whites you'd associate with an Italian restaurant. I've never been in Nemo's on the day of the St. Patrick's Day parade (the Sunday before St. Patrick's Day) or on St. Paddy's Day itself, but I can tell you with great confidence it's absolutely apeshit around here. I'm sure the staff brings all their old school surly to the fore to maintain order as best they can but I'd say avoid Nemo's on those days unless a shitshow is what ya want, laddies and lassies. The menu here is pretty limited, but that's part of the charm of this place. They make a mean burger and some pretty good fries. It's a decent sized but not particularly large burger so if you're famished or you camp out for a long time putting a few away you can probably eat two. I've only actually eaten the burgers here although I've asked about other options a couple times. (I've never seen a paper menu but their web site lists maybe four or five options.) The barkeep tells me the chicken sandwich is really good, and I consider it before ordering another burger. Hey if it ain't broke.... (That's actually a good motto for Nemo's.) This is a beer and a shot joint as you might have surmised by this review so far. I laughed out loud at the reviewer who was irate that they didn't muddle the mint in her Mojito on Kentucky Derby day. That's just beautiful, absolutely heroic! As a bartender I can tell you I'd rather make two blender drinks than one damn Mojito. There's a good sized outdoor seating area with a tent overhead and a tv for watching a ballgame when it's nice out, or for huddling and sucking down a cancer stick in the dead of winter. My buddy Jimmy Murphy loves coming to Nemo's for beers, burgers and a ballgame and it's no wonder, they've got the Murphy family crest up on the wall. Oh yeah, I think they still run a shuttle to all Tigers and Red Wings games. Not sure about the Pistons and Lions but it's an old school bus revamped into a party bus. They've also got a little parking lot off Michigan next to the tent and Astro turf patio that is also accessible from the alley off 8th. Looks like it can fit 17 vehicles if Google Maps is to be believed. Not sure what else to say here but now I can't stop thinking about that Nemo's burger which kinda sucks since its 2:30am. read more

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We stayed across the street at The Godfrey. Loved the vibe of Nemo's. Great drinks, super friendly staff!

Nemo's is an interesting place. The only things on the menu are fries and burgers which is respectable but the fries stink. They are hard and not salted enough. The burger was really standard. It is a pretty thick patty but not tons of flavor. The service was really slow but it seemed like the bar tender was also the chef and waiter. He was really nice but took awhile to come to our table. The food and drinks are very reasonable and it is a good place to watch sports with TVs all over. There are a lot of tables and a bar that wraps around into a second room which is pretty cool. There is also a tent outside with a bunch of tables and corn hole to play. They offer bus rides to Ford Field or Comerica for Lions & Tigers home games which is awesome. The ride is $5 or sometimes free and they usually have game day specials. read more

What?? I have not reviewed Nemo's yet? That's crazy! This is a spot we frequent often. It's a go to spot. A lot of places folded when Tiger Stadium closed. But they figured out how to remain open. They offer shuttles to and from the games for something like $1. The bar is not huge and is usually pretty crowded. Opening day 2021 was a bit different though. 50% capacity and social distancing enforced makes for an opening day that is a bit different. But not bad either. Nemo's has parking on site but they often close the lot off and put up outdoor seating. I have no idea what they do to their burgers but they are on par with some of the best in the area. It's a rather simple burger but it's juicy and perfectly cooked. So much delicious flavor. They have a great beer selection and this is definitely the place to be before any lions or Tigers game! It's so great to finally be back in the D!!! read more

Nemo's Bar - Amazing Burgers! - American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Very good burger and clam chowder; service was excellent and really enjoyed this cork town pub. Looking forward to returning and sampling the large selection of draft beers read more

This place was amazing Good food, cold beers, great ambiance. The bartenders here are amazing, very attentive and friendly. Lots of history in the walls... must try when in Detroit read more

Amazing service and food. World of information on local flavor and museums best people ever.

Service was disrespectful, I asked for 4 shots, 2 tequila 2 vodka, and the bartender rolled his eyes. I expect better as a fellow bartender. Don't come to work if you're going to be disrespectful! read more

Great beers! This place is amazing! Live music and very festive!!! Would definitely recommend! Enjoy!! read more

I wandered in because it was across the street from my hotel and I was looking for a sandwich for lunch. The place is an old dive bar that many locals seem to frequent. The bartenders were friendly. We talked about the history of the neighborhood , which he was well versed in since him as well as the other staff have worked there for 30+years! Nothing fancy on the menu, just good old fashioned comfort food Served in a paper plate. Prices were great, my tuna melt was delicious. For me it's sometimes nice to find a locals spot and get away from chains and fine dining. I find it's the best way to get to know the area. I would definitely go back if I'm ever in that part of Detroit again. read more

First time and last time at Nemo's. Walked in and an employee just looked at me and said nothing. Sat at the bar - nothing. Walked around and no one available to help. Then two girls in their early 20's and the employee who ignored me went out of his way to greet them. The food might have been good but the service is absolutely awful. read more

Fans from all Detroit's sports fans still flock to Nemo's pre and post game . Great burgers and solid bar food . They have a good fish fry on Fridays . Don't expect real fast service on game days . Good selection of draft beers and yes they have cold Stroh's beer . They also have a parking lot for their patrons . We met up with friends and car pooled from there . read more