Outback Steakhouse

I was in town for the Destination Starz Hollow event and I loved that the Reserve was doing a fun…read morethemed menu. For brunch, we had the $35 set menu, which everyone in the party had to order: *Bloody Mary Deviled Eggs (deviled halves, bloody mary spices, bacon, cayenne): YUM. It adds a kick and even more flavor on a classic. *Classic 2 Egg breakfast (2 eggs any style, bacon or sausage, hash brown & toast): we upgraded to the full reserve hashbrown! My eggs were perfectly cooked. Also the toast that comes with this is SO nicely buttered. I'll definitely be back for one of their events like the Bourbon one or even Tommy (Tomahawk) Tuesdays - YUM! or even for Happy Hour which is Monday - Friday from 3-6pm! Reservations were easy to make via OpenTable.

I really wanted to love this place. The restaurant itself is beautiful, with a relaxing and upscale…read moreatmosphere. Unfortunately, the food and service did not match the setting. Our server was polite but not friendly, and not particularly engaging or helpful. She did not explain the menu, mention any specials, or offer recommendations. For a restaurant that positions itself as a fine dining experience, we expected a higher level of service and attentiveness. We started with the Ahi Tuna appetizer. It was decent, but there was so much going on with the dish that the tuna itself seemed lost. For my entrée, I ordered the Braised Short Rib. It was absolutely delicious and was the highlight of the meal. However, it was served over a fried potato component that was extremely disappointing. It was overcooked, lacked flavor, and did not complement the dish at all. My boyfriend ordered the ribeye steak. He rarely orders steak at restaurants because he cooks excellent steaks at home, but he decided to try one at a restaurant known for fine dining. Unfortunately, the steak was the biggest disappointment of the evening. It was bland and lacked even basic seasoning. The menu states that the steaks are served with the restaurant's signature zip sauce, but none was served with his meal. For a $68 ribeye, we expected much more flavor and attention to detail. For the first time ever, he did not finish his steak. When we expressed our concerns, the manager came over, apologized, and removed the steak from our bill. We appreciated that gesture and felt the manager handled the situation professionally. While the restaurant itself is beautiful and upscale, the music selection felt out of place for the fine-dining atmosphere they appear to be creating. The energetic classic rock/pop playlist distracted somewhat from the elegant ambiance and didn't match the level of sophistication reflected in the décor and pricing. Fine dining isn't just expensive food on fancy plates. It's consistency. It's a server who knows the menu inside and out. It's attention to detail. It's a steak arriving perfectly seasoned and exactly as described on the menu. It's the feeling that every part of the experience was intentional. This was a huge miss.

Back dining room. Booths in the back are cozy and the sound insulation is very nice for conversations.

Shrimp cocktail

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Brighton Bar & Grill

4.2(439 reviews)

I don't even know where to begin! We came in to celebrate moving to the area, and from beginning to…read moreend we had the best experience. It's not always easy dining with toddlers, but our server was amazing. We had chicken fingers, a Caesar salad, and the scallops. I would order any of these meals again. So glad to have such a fantastic local spot!

Decent spot for dinner in town! My husband got the pot roast entree while I got the Cajun…read morefettuccine. Service was fast and friendly. The ambiance is slightly more upscale than casual and family-friendly. A nice spot for dinner while roaming downtown Brighton!

Beautiful painting of an old car assembly line. Hard working American's wanting to live the dream.

Slow Roasted Pot Roast

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Spanish Coffee

Bourbons

4.1(363 reviews)

1.6 mi

A spontaneous happy trip with a 2 and 4 year old is not for the faint of heart, but Bourbons gave…read moreus the absolute best service. The entire staff was helpful, but the MVP was the hostess who supplied us with lollipops and helped to move all of our stuff to a booth when one became available. The entire table LOVED the truffle fries. I'll be thinking about those for a few days. The Nashville sliders were great too. We brought home a Smokehouse pizza. It was delicious at home, so I know it would be even better there. We are new to the area, and this was our first time stopping in. You already won us over! Thank you for your kindness and hospitality.

We recently dined here to celebrate my husband's birthday. The service was wonderful, and our…read moreserver was friendly and attentive. The menu offers a lot of delicious options, and both my husband and our friend loved the Buttermilk Fried Chicken. I ordered the Salmon, which was okay. The Spanish Coffee was one of the best I've had. Unfortunately, the biggest disappointment was how my food allergies were handled. I had included my dietary restrictions in our reservation and also called the restaurant the night before to make sure they could accommodate me. I was reassured after they checked with the kitchen that most items on the menu could be modified to work within my restrictions. Based on that conversation, I felt comfortable keeping our reservation. Since we were dining with others for a birthday celebration, I had hoped the information from my reservation and phone call would have been communicated to our server so I wouldn't need to go through all of my restrictions again at the table. Instead, I had to explain everything during dinner. Because the restaurant is extremely loud and the tables are packed closely together, our server had to stand across the table from me, which meant having to discuss my allergies loudly in front of our entire party and the surrounding tables. It was an uncomfortable and awkward situation. What was most frustrating, however, was then being told that my options were essentially limited to a protein and green beans. This was a far cry from what I had been told the night before that the kitchen could modify most items on the menu to accommodate me. I completely understand that not every restaurant can accommodate every allergy or dietary restriction, and I don't expect them to. My concern is that I specifically called ahead for this reason and relied on the information I was given. Had I been told beforehand that my options would be so limited, we simply would have chosen another restaurant where I could enjoy a nice meal along with everyone else for my husband's birthday. For anyone dining with significant food allergies or restrictions, I would recommend getting very specific information about what can actually be accommodated before making a reservation.

Vibrant, welcoming interior

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Brown sugar & fig old fashioned

Ciao Amici's

4.0(342 reviews)

had a graduation party in the private room downstairs- great food and service and the space was…read morevery appropriate and comfortable. A server named Sarah made us feel extra special. Thank you!!

The restaurant is nicely decorated and has a nice ambiance to it. The terrace makes for a great…read morespot on a summer afternoon. All the staff we met were nice, attentive and they know their menu very well. However, the nicest restaurant still needs to make good food to bring you back. The burrata was very nice and serving it with beets and grape tomatoes makes a great start. Unfortunately the pasta accompanying the chicken Parmesan was too cooked and the shrimp on butternut squash ravioli were oversalted; both of which threw the dishes off. Hopefully they will be able to make a few adjustments and have a really nice meal. The wine list deserves exploring.

Outdoor seating

Pasta Davinci Dinner-mussels, scallops and shrimp

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Lasagna Bolognese Dinner

Stillwater Grill Brighton

3.4(365 reviews)

1.5 mi

I've seen some mixed reviews about Stillwater Grill, so I can only speak from my own personal…read moreexperiences. I've eaten here about half a dozen times, and I've always had a great meal. Service has never been an issue, either. The French dip sandwich is my personal favorite! One minor nitpick: they need better to-go boxes. Other than that, it has a nice interior, a convenient location, and easy parking.

This was our first time trying this place out and thought it was average. We got the salmon and…read morebeef tenderloin tips. Both were okay but not amazing. There are a lot of places in Brighton that are much better than this place. We sat outside and the atmosphere was good. Glad I tried this place since I've never been here before but won't be back.

Calamari

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El Arbol

4.3(202 reviews)

Best Enchiladas i've ever had!!! Really great food and service!! If you go on a friday night expect…read moreto wait a little bit but it's worth it.

El Arbol is definitely a cool spot visually, and I really wanted to love it based on all the great…read morereviews. Unfortunately, the atmosphere was much better than the food for us. The restaurant itself is bright, colorful, clean, and really well designed. I loved the clever bench seating, the bar was well stocked, and there's outdoor seating plus an upstairs area that looked really cool. They also have a walk-up taco window outside, which is a fun idea. We sat in the bar area, and the service was amazing. Everyone was friendly and attentive. The food, though, was really underwhelming. Almost everything we tried lacked seasoning and flavor. I ordered the chicken enchiladas, which had very little chicken and were pretty bland. I did like the very thinly sliced jalapeños on top. The rice was nice and fluffy but didn't have much flavor, and they serve black beans, which just aren't my preference with Mexican food. The house-made salsa was surprisingly sweet, and I was disappointed that the chips didn't seem house-made. If I'm going out for Mexican food, fresh chips are one of those little things I really look forward to. My husband ordered tacos at $6 each, which felt pretty steep considering we're used to excellent tacos in the $2-$3 range. His carne asada was cooked closer to medium rare, which wasn't what we expected at all from carne asada. The queso was another disappointment. It tasted very similar to Rico's cheese sauce you can buy at the grocery store. Overall, great service, great decor, very clean and a fun atmosphere, but the food just didn't match the setting or the reviews for us. At these prices, I expected a lot more flavor. Unfortunately, we left pretty disappointed.

Seated upstairs

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Texas Roadhouse

3.0(53 reviews)

3.8 mi

Not much for a Vegan but choose the baked potato and the broccoli. And both were delicious, the…read morestaff was helpful and knowledgeable. And the ambiance was exactly what you would want in a Roadhouse.

Texas Roadhouse is always good! This location's staff are super friendly. My favorite entree is the…read morefilet medallions because you can substitute rice and get 3 sides total. I always get their salad with house made ranch. Casual vibes and good food/people make Texas Roadhouse a regular favorite!

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Fried pickles

The Freelance Chef

5.0(2 reviews)

2.5 mi

Chef Mike's the real deal. Every dish is outstanding. Fish and chips, Chicken curry, Mac and…read morecheese, blackened shrimp. Huge portions. You won't be disappointed.

I have ordered from here on 2 occasions in the last 2 weeks. Now Crazy as it seems I have never…read morebeen a fan of grilled cheese but I ordered the Grown-Up Grilled Cheese with the Tomato Soup because the description on the menu of all the different cheeses used and the fact it was $15.00 intrigued me. I am so glad I did Literally no Bull the best Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup I ever had. Now as for my second time trying them today, I tried the Lobster Bisque which was really good and I tried the Turkey Bacon Ranch Quesadilla which was really filling eating one slice of it was like eating a burrito, loved it! I will absolutely be looking forward to whatever I decide to get next because so far I don't think I can go wrong with this place. #BestGrilledCheeseEver

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La Marsa - Brighton

4.2(326 reviews)

1.4 mi

The lamb kafta was to die for. Delicious! The grape leaves were very tasty. Highly recommend.read more

The food is ALWAYS AMAZING and fresh. Went to dinner tonight and I had the BEST service. Jay is the…read moreBEST. I can't wait for my next visit. They were busy as always. Now I see why. The value is great. So much food.

Interior

Kibbee Nayeh (raw)

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Stir fry Chicken Kabob (Shish Tawook) Hommous w/ Chicken Shawarma

Tee Bone'z Tavern

3.7(95 reviews)

2.4 mi

Excellent service and food. Monday's meatloaf delicious. Excellent thick burgers cooked to order.read more

Picked up a to go order yesterday and when I got home found the salad missing from the order…read more ...very disappointing. Doesn't anyone check the to go orders for completeness??? Overall the tenderloin steak tips were satisfactory.

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Cheesesteak, barley any meat for 15.99 is the only problem, other than that it's not bad..

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Grilled chicken wrap

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Theresa M.

160

8 years ago

Came in last week for dinner and drinks. Started at the bar and received outstanding service by bartender, John H. Prompt and friendly are understatements. Made our way into the dining area for dinner and had the pleasure to be waited on by Heather T. She was also prompt, friendly, and knowledgeable. Thank you for such amazing service from both servers. Absolutely no issues with our meal and truly enjoyed our night out. We will certainly come back and request them. read more

Kylie K.

5 years ago

I come here all the time with my older sister and we always look forward to seeing the manager, Melissa. She makes sure you're food is good and if it's not she does everything she can to make your food and experience better. She always has a great attitude and puts 110% into what she does. If there was any restaurant I could recommend, it would be Outback Steakhouse in Brighton. Not just because of their food, but because of their lovely staff as well. read more

Sam C.

116

8 years ago

My buddy and I came here for a quick bite to eat and some drinks. We were extremely satisfied with our food and our drinks, and our server was amazing! Mike R is one of the most friendly guys I have had the pleasure of meeting and he made our experience, well, fantastic! The manager Tori was very nice when she came to our table to talk with us and ask about our dining experience. I would highly reccomend this restaurant to anyone! read more

Samantha L.

5 years ago

we had an amazing experience here every time we've been here. Nick served us last and he was amazing, attentive and quick, no this isn't a paid review. I'm 21 yes old and I've been here several times with my fiancé and every single time we've gone the service has been outstanding. great Covid prodigals, amazing food, and great drinks! I've never left a review before but I was mazed by the service so here I am! read more

Sandi L.

5 years ago

We have not been the Outback in years but decided to try it tonight. All I can say is Yum!!! The food was delicious. But the best part was our server, he name was Kevin.. he was so friendly, caring and attentive. As my husband has a egg allergy and Kevin checked everything to make sure he was safe! We will be back! Keep up the great job Kevin and Outback !! Thank you again Sandi read more

Scrith Y.

7 years ago

The wings are to die for!! I like them better than Buffalo Wild Wings. Food has always been excellent. The Steaks are amazing and the Alice springs chicken is out of this world. For desert have a chocolate thunder from down under or try the new chocolate cake! Our server was Jessica k who was super friendly and knew her job. Will definitely keep coming back. read more

Joan K.

8 years ago

I have great memories of my meals lately at Outback! It is always very friendly and personable attendance to our needs! Managers, Matt and Amanda are the best! Our waiters have always been very good and the food has been excellent! I especially loved the pork chops, chicken enchiladas and salmon meals! The Foster tall always hits the spot!! read more

Brett J.

137

8 years ago

Wonderful food! Our server was very friendly, nice and well mannered. The food was PERFECTLY cooked to my specifications. 10/10 I would return. My steak was an excellent medium temp and the ribs were VERY good. The manager on duty Tori was also very friendly and knowledgeable. She treated us like family. read more

Hope S.

7 years ago

Definitely my favorite restaurant! Always a friendly staff, great food, and over the top service! It was great to see Tori, she's always so personable. I can tell she really cares that her guests have the best experience possible! Nikki behind the bar was great tonight as always with quick service! read more

Silencer R.

8 years ago

Outback is the best place to eat especially outback in Brighton Michigan . My favorite place to come and eat lunch or dinner. Never an issues food is always perfect. My server Dakota always knows my order and I never have to ask because how often I go there. Keep it up you guys I'll always be back. read more

Mike E.

5 years ago

My family dined at the Brighton location this Friday and had the pleasure of having Kevin as our waiter. He was friendly and efficient the entire time. Even though they were busy, he was prompt and always happy and cheerful. Best experience we've had in a while. Thank you. read more

Rick J.

8 years ago

The Brighton Outback is by far the best restaurant we have eaten at in a long time. The bartenders Nicky and Dar were fantastic tonight. Met new friendly people and enjoyed eating dinner at the bar. Would highly recommend this place to anyone in the Brighton area read more

Phil S.

10 years ago

We had went later at night and food service was great cooked up to par, but the second time we went mid day around 5 or so and we had ordered the same thing we did and it was cooked a lot less then what I ordered, I guess it's just hit and miss? read more

Alexandra K.

8 years ago

The other night my family and I came out to dinner and our server Emily H was fantastic! Our food came out at perfect times and she was very informative about the menu. I will definitely be coming back and asking for her! read more

Skylar E.

8 years ago

Wow! Fantastic Experience! Ally from takeaway is such a lovely gal! 10/10 recommend the Aussie Fries, also the bloomin' onion is a great choice as well. Thanks to Ally for such a great outback experience!! Bravo! read more

C H.

8 years ago

Visited Outback again tonight and Phil was our server-he provided excellent service !! Our manager Matt T made sure our food was cooked to perfection !! I would highly recommend visiting this Outback location. read more

Kandice B.

8 years ago

This restaurant is fabulous! The waiters are always prompt, very nice, concerned, caring. The food is always fabulous! If there is any issues with anything, the mgr is always on top of it. read more

Jeff J.

552

8 years ago

By far the best service I've had in a long time. Steaks are always cooked perfect. The service is amazing. Very friendly and helpful. Never have to wait to long for your dinner. read more

Dan O.

7 years ago

Great service! Lindsey is the best ever if your lucky enuf to get her! Just a once in a while gig but she should teach a master's class in hospitality... read more

Katrina N.

7 years ago

Fantastic service all around from the Andy th host to our server Jess K! The food was amazing! All around great experience, will for sure be back again! read more

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