Wow. This place really raises the bar in every way possible…read more The drinks and desserts are the best I have had IN MY LIFE. Yes that's right. My husband said he had the nest hazy ipa of his life here too. A wild claim for foodies like us. They offer takeout in case you don't feel like crowding inside. AND they have the only pickle plate appetizer I have been able to find in the state of Michigan. Oh how i have missed these house pickles in different brines. The bartenders are not only incredibly talented and knowledgeable, they are friendly, cool, and so interesting! I think every single bartender I talked to over there had these attributes, and some even went above and beyond that too. I know, hard to believe, and the price tag matches. At least they are neither under or overrated? I come here for the bar atmosphere, the impeccable drinks and desserts and sometimes a snack. I prefer to go elsewhere for fresh oysters and dinner.

So glad to be back! This time we sat in the center of the restaurant and that was kind of a bummer…read more There's no decor and it's dark and the chairs are not comfortable. Service was great! We celebrated a bday and my cousin got a churros- which was TO DIE FOR! Soft and crunchy, melt in your mouth. Nice cinnamon and sugar with a dark chocolate ganache dip. Great combo of sweet and savory! We had the blue tuna tapa and it was soft and delicate. We shared but I really think it's a one person dish. The steak with romesco sauce tapas was OK but not my favorite. The meat was too chewy for me. Good size to share The tiny starters: glazed pineapple on goat cheese crostini was good but not worth re-ordering. Yes- shareable. The star is the oxtail paella!! Wow, rich, crunch, juicy and the vinegar from the peppers was a great compliment. Good drinks and wine selections. Next time I'll stick with the seafood selections and the oxtail paella.

I guess this place is closed now, but when it was open it was a cool speakeasy in the back of a…read moretaco joint with superb classic cocktails. Now it is just a memory - its the way of the world.

I saw this place on tiktok wayyyyy back and put it on my Buck-list. I ended up traveling to Detroit…read moreand this place was not too far away. I was super excited to have a real speak easy experience. The experience is definitely worth the drive but the drinks are $$$ so come prepared to drop some serious dough.

We've been coming here regularly for several years now. The service is great especially when…read moresitting at the bar. The owner is usually on site and always asks how our meal was. The food is great - we went to Barcelona late last year and found that La Féria's tapas are better than what we found in Spain! Best of all is the Torte de Santiago - our favorite dessert anywhere.

La Feria is one of a kind restaurant in Detroit. It offer Spanish Tapas and Spanish theme drinks…read more Don't come here hungry though, because Tapas are not supposed to fill you up, otherwise you will have a pretty big tap. You can try a variety of tapas and every one of them pack with flavors. Nimble on a piece of fresh grill octopus, pair with a sip of sangria and you will have a good time. Except for the potatoes, it is just like the garlic hashbrown I make at home, but cost is triple

Lena is a really nice space which is tastefully decorated, and well lit to have a very cozy vibe…read more The music leans towards Leon Bridges and creates a welcoming vibe. The staff are all very personable and welcoming. The food is crazy good. I got the chefs table tasting menu and was quite pleasantly surprised. The first course was a Welsh rarebit (which I've never had before but is kind of like a piece of toast). The bread was perfectly toasted, crispy on the outside and soft (almost pudding like) inside. I think it was sourdough. The Mahon cheese melted on it reminded me of a delightful Croque monsieur. The dollops of mustard/lager sauce were sweet and paired nicely with the savory toast and the bitter arugula. The second course was Parisian gnocchi, which I guess means they are made from pate a choux. They were crispy outside and pillowy within, and sat on some perfect snap peas that were fresh and crisp. The peas were held together in a subtle ramp puree. I don't often get to eat fresh peas in season, and I was shocked that they were so tasty and firm. The third course was a lamb shoulder braised in Membrillo ( a quince paste), served in a ssam style with Kim chi and curry rice. This dish was the one that did it for me. The membrillo gave the lamb shoulder an incredibly deep umami flavor, while also imbuing it with a Carmel burnt sweetness. The recipe didn't use doenjang or gochujang or soy sauce, but got to a similar level of umami. Wrapped with some Kim chi, herbs, and the curry bomba rice in lettuce, it made for a rich and complex flavor bomb in each bite. I was also super pleased that it was a very generous portion. You don't always get that in a tasting menu. The final course was a very delicate bread ice cream, which was made with the membrillo and covered with almond cookie and mint oil. The ice cream was so delicate it was at times almost like marshmallow fluff, and the mint oil really contrasted nicely with the bready sweetness of the ice cream.

Leña is an adorable (new to me) restaurant in the Brush Park neighborhood in Detroit. It's very…read moreopen and inviting and there's lots of natural light. We decided to do the four course chef's dinner to try a variety of things. There is also an optional wine pairing, which one of our guests at the table did and loved! I opted for take on the gin and tonic, which was smooth and refreshing. First course was a delicious cheesy toast. The bread tasted like it had just been baked that same day. Next step we had the softest gnocchi, with sliced pepperoni. It was such an interesting combination and very delicious. The main course was a very tender lamb and risotto dish. The lamb was very flavorful. We finished things off with a sourdough ice cream that was garnished with a mint syrup. It was unlike anything I had ever tasted before and it was very good. Our waiter frequently checked in on us, and there are two individual restrooms in the restaurant. I had a wonderful time and I would definitely go back!

This is a pretty neat place, atmosphere is low key but with a fancy twist. Food was great!…read moreWe had the Valentine's Day special and chose some things not on the normal menu. The lobster bisque was exceptional The crab cakes and lobster/shrimp Tacos were good as well The bacon wrapped dates, though a small portions were excellent as well. Overall great experience, only 4 stars bc they were sold out of oysters and I've heard that's what they are known for!

Only seating at the bar. :/…read more Ordered lime chip trio, grilled chicken taco. BBQ chicken pizza, ultimate shellfish tower with no shrimp and more crab claws. $101.76 The truffle popcorn is complimentary at the bar. No popcorn, their machine is broken. The chicken tacos are with grilled or shredded chicken, looks like both, either way it was rather dry. Nothing to note about the chicken tacos at all. Skip. The lime chips aren't bad. The trio with the pico and the mango salsa are average, the guacamole is not good. Guacamole seemed old, bland and out of a tube. Not worth it. The east and west coast oysters aren't too bad. The crab claws are small, but not decent. The chicken flat bread was blah, not special either. Good service at the bar, attentive.

Went here recently and the food was on point. It is small plates but has a punch of flavor with the…read moredishes that we ordered . The service was quick and I love the ambiance of this place . Very clean industry vibes . Absolutely love the decors. The drinks were very tasty also. My favorite was the pate dish. Omg it was so flavorful. I will be back for sure

Vino & Vibes absolutely lives up to the name. Can I give this place 10 stars??…read more First off, the food was amazing. Everything tasted super fresh and the menu leans more "snacky" in the best possible way -- perfect little plates that are clearly meant to pair with wine. We ordered a few things for the table and it felt like the kind of place where you just keep ordering one more thing because everything sounds good. Nothing heavy, just really well done bites that let the wine shine. Speaking of wine, the selection is awesome. It's not the usual predictable restaurant list. There are some really interesting bottles and styles on there, which makes it fun if you actually enjoy trying different wines instead of just defaulting to the same thing every time. Service was great too. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and welcoming, and you can tell the owners are really hands-on and working hard to make the place special. That always makes a difference. And the ambiance... chef's kiss. Moody lighting, cozy, stylish but not pretentious. Just good vibes all around. It's the kind of spot you want to linger at with friends and a second bottle of wine. Already planning my next visit :)

We saw this place after leaving Too-Ra-Loo and decided to make a trip back to Rochester to check it…read moreout. What we learned is that The Hemmingway Room host 6-8 week pop ups. Right now it's Hanana Nights and the menu is Cuban. We ordered cocktails while we decided on dinner. My wife ordered Hotel Nacional and I got Call Your Mother. The drinks were served in fun cups and were absolutely delicious. We started out with an order of empanadas. They were crispy and full of tender meat. For dinner I ordered the pork shank and my wife the pineapple burger. She liked the burger, but stole most of my plantains and rice! The pork was delicious. Cooked to a perfect tenderness that fell off the bone. It was super flavorful and, while I didn't get much of the rice or plantains due to my wife, they were excellent. I would love for Havana Nights become a permanent restaurant, but look forward to whatever Hemmingway does next!

My wife and I went to Hemmingways for a date night. She'd been there twice before for events and…read morekept wanting me to experience the place too. We had a nice table which started quiet and proceeded to get louder and more vibrant as the night went on. Service was fine and fast throughout. She had the Smoky Maintain which was strong enough for her to ask for an extra splash of pineapple juice. I had an Amaretto Sour which was nicely presented and tested good enough. It wasn't as strong as hers though. She ordered their Salmon Bowl which had both teriyaki and boom boom sauce; tasted good and was an ample size. My steak and frites came. The steak itself needed a little more seasoning and could have been larger but the truffle fries were top shelf. The chimichuri sauce was good too. The key lime pie for dessert presented well, but it packed the tartness one wants. There was too much whipped cream and not enough lime. That was the only real disappointment. Everything else was pretty great. A 4.6 rounds to 5.

I had high hopes for Coeur since it has been named restaurant of the year 2024…read more Let's start with the ambiance when you look at their website you expect a bit more lavish seating and more decor on the walls. Bar area could have been done better for a restaurant positioning as upscale and new. Onto the food. Menu is small with small shareable plates and main entry. Shareable plates we tried beef tartare, bread, grilled octopus. For 4 people it was definitely not much to share. Beef tartare was flavorful, bread with parmesan shaving was good and octopus was burnt. For main dish we tried oxtail and Sea-bass. Oxtail portion was comical with tiny bit of gnocchi and pieces of meet. Sea-bass was too salty and the base sauce was flavorless. Drinks were great. Service was great. To sum it up food was a let down. Wouldn't be coming back.

While it looks like the restaurant has recently closed, I still wanted to give my flowers from my…read moreexperience there. My wife and I went for her birthday this past April and absolutely loved our meal. The staff had all signed a card for her, which was so thoughtful. We basically went down the menu and ordered the bread as a starter, salad as our greens, and two entrees, and dessert. We absolutely loved everything we had and it definitely exceeded our expectations. Looking forward to what the chef does next.