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A group of fellow REALTORS® and I had just wrapped up a real estate conference and had a few hours to explore Detroit before catching our evening flight. We ended the day at PARC -- and honestly, we couldn't have chosen better. The location on Woodward Avenue overlooking Campus Martius is stunning, and we arrived right at the start of spring with fresh tulips outside that made the whole scene feel even more special. I went straight for the Cracker Jack Old Fashioned -- caramel-infused bourbon with actual Cracker Jacks. Sounds fun, tastes incredible. One of the more creative cocktails I've had in a long time. The drink selection here is extensive and the bartenders clearly know what they're doing. For dinner I had a medium rare steak cooked to perfection with potatoes -- classic done right. We were a sharing kind of table and took bites of several other dishes. Everything was fresh, well-executed, and satisfying. San Pellegrino flowing, great conversation, great food. The service was the cherry on top -- knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely warm. Our waiter knew the menu cold and made the whole evening feel effortless. If you're visiting Detroit even for just a few hours, make time for PARC. It delivers across the board.
This is such a nice spot located in the park. I love that it is walking distance to most hotels downtown and they have a piano. The musician was a plus because he created the vibe. The restaurant is giving upscale with top tier service. The food was sooooo good. And the portion was great. I had some left to take home. It tasted just as good the next day. This giving cute date night spot and afterwards you want to walk around holding hands satisfied with your dinner. I will be back.
The food here is great and the ambiance is lovely. I like the open air idea which is nice in the summer and fall. One thing was we asked for sourdough and we' were not told they ran out when we ordered. But other than that i definitely recommended brunch!!
I love the ambiance the service was great too!! But y on earth they gave me stale old French fries I was a bit irritated! Because the cost for this food is wayy too expensive to think u can get away with serving someone stale fries!! They made that up completely! What if I was a real live food restaurant worker that gave out the grades?? The server made it up for me and gave me a new fries/
We popped in here for a drink and some good snacking food and man did this place not disappoint. Their cocktail menu is legit! They have all the different flavors for anyone who's looking for a fun and different cocktail. We ordered truffle fries and the fire grilled burrata and man were we wanting more. The staff was everywhere and there to help all the tables which was really nice to see. The spot is perfect since you're surrounded by other restaurants and shops. Amazing place!!
Came here on a Sunday for brunch and it had no wait time. Staff is very friendly and helpful in suggesting their most ordered dishes. Their menu is limited but all great dishes to try. A lot of the items were completely new that I had not tried before anywhere else as well so I have to come back to it again. The dishes we ordered came out amazing as such. The location of the restaurant is perfect to enjoy downtown views, their floor to ceiling windows has lots of light coming in which we loved for the vibe.
Food and service were amazing. The view of the city at night from the restaurant is gorgeous paired with the beautiful waterfall with rainbow lighting. My choice of entree was filet mignon cooked medium. The filet was so tender and juicy it melted in my mouth. Best steak I've had in years . The price is a little on the higher end but well worth it due to the amazing dining experience.
Parc gives off an elevated vibe immediately when you walk in the door. With white linens covering the tables and servers dressed in ties, it feels very fancy. The tables are close together and there was a giant lamp hanging very low from the ceiling that was very in the way of our table. Every time someone stood up, they hit their head on the lamp. We ordered charred burrata and truffle fries to start. Both were phenomenal! The burrata was hot and had a lot of flavorful toppings. It should come with another slice of bread but I digress. The aioli that came with the fries was also very good. For $15 a plate, we hoped for more fries. The lobster bisque ($17) had a few chunks of lobster but was a very small portion for the price. The table rated it a B+. A friend ordered the steak tacos. She didn't love them as they were served on a single (typically double) corn shell that fell apart with each bite she took. She ended up eating all the steak with a fork and leaving behind the tacos shells. I enjoyed the shrimp with squid ink pasta. Extremely garlicky (not a bad thing) with a fresh spicy tomato sauce. It was pretty good! Everyone else seemed to enjoy their meals including roasted salmon, burger, and chopped salad.
(Last visited October 9, 2023.) On September 26, 2023 my father passed away. His funeral was October 4, 2023. My parents' anniversary was October 9th. So I wanted to take my mom out to a nice dinner because well, she would've been with Dad today. :-( I decided on Parc because I heard great things, read great reviews and it's somewhere she's never been. So we made reservations and we brought a picture of my dad to "sit" with us in his remembrance. Here's how things went... Atmosphere/Appearance: This place oozes elegance. There is no private parking lot since this place is downtown near Campus Martius, but once inside it just feels good to be there. There's lots of warm, yellow lighting, plush, soft booths, white tablecloths, minimal wall decor, but awesome chandeliers. I know there was music, I just can't remember what kind was playing. It was just so nice to be in here. There's a huge outdoor seating area as well, but it was a wee-bit cold for that. Service: Everything was exquisite. We had no problems whatsoever, our server had a personality, showed empathy for our recent loss and just made sure we had everything that we needed. Food: We started with a tuna tartare that was so well put together. The tuna was fresh, the avocado was flavorful and the wonton chips provided the perfect light, salty crispy to complement the creamy textures. We got some kind of salad, but as I look at their current menu I don't recognize it as they change their menu every so often. No matter, it was delicious, crispy with a slight sweet and nutty taste due to its ingredients. For my entree I went with some sort of seafood dish, you just gotta look at my pictures. Lol. REGARDLESS, everything we had here was fantastic. Mom had the roasted chicken with parmesan fries. She likes to keep it simple. Dessert was also excellent. Value: This is a NICE place. It isn't Michelin Star tasting menu level of expensive, but this is date night. This is special occasion. This is birthday dinner. This is celebration of a promotion kinds of value. Bring the wallet, spare no expense and truly enjoy yourself. Something Extra: I can't say enough good about this place, but here's what restored a little bit of my faith in humanity... Word got around the restaurant of what had happened to our family recently and that today was my parents' actual anniversary. At first, an anonymous guest paid for my drinks, which I was truly thankful for. Then at the end of the dinner... someone else paid for our entire meal. We were so grateful and wanted to thank these people, but they didn't want the attention since they did it anonymously. This speaks volumes of the kinds of people who dine here and represent the restaurant as a whole. Thank you to those who took care of my mom and I that night during a dark time in our lives.
Good vibe, ambience, waitress with dress code, pretty upscale place for brunch, you pay for all frills. I ordered fdrink, mushroom gnocchi and avocado toast. Overall good exp while celebrating women's day
I haven't been to Parc in quite awhile, and I wasn't wowed with my visit. I got the Woodward Salad and didn't really like it. The grilled chicken didn't taste grilled. Rather it tasted like that salad kit chicken you get in the grocery store with the fake grill marks. The grilled artichokes were ice cold, and tasted like they came out of a can, and not off a grill. The salad was really bland o
Very nice spot, cozy, with friendly staff. The appetizers were phenomenal. We had the charred burrata and the short rib Arancini. For entrees we had the mushroom gnocchi and the cast iron filet tips. These were disappointing because they were so salty. We also had crispy Brussel sprouts that were very good and nice size to share. If the food wasn't as salty this could be easily a 4 or 5 star place.
When making a reservation, it is required that you hold the reservation with a credit card and there are stern warnings about no shows and tipping. I was expecting an exceptional fine dining experience for this level of coverage and warning, looking forward to our night out at such a happening spot. Far from it. We were seated immediately at a nice table with a beautiful double oriental lily in the center but in a dirty front window. Fun... Squint and I could see past the dirt to actually enjoy the venue. Unfortunately, it was also extremely loud. So loud, there was no way to hear the server. I had to change seats just to hear her, which changed the view. She apologized profusely but I was at a loss as to why management wasn't doing anything about them or offering anything to the parties around them that were clearly disturbed. This table of 12 next to us was screaming laughing and yelling. No one else in the place was carrying on, though the place is small and definitely above average volume in general at peak dinner time. The bar area was also rented out for an event which made it very difficult to walk around to the restroom or for the servers to navigate through to the tables. Still trying to make the best of it, I found a bottle of wine. This dinner was our Christmas present to our friend, who had a tough year and has always wanted to come to Parc to have dinner and see the lights. My husband and I have been here a few times but to the bar for happy hour before a show or just in the area. When the second server came over and got the bottle name, he ran off so fast, my husband didn't get to order his drink. We couldn't call after him, as it was too loud. We had to wait for him to return to put in a drink order. The service was very nice and attentive in filling our glasses, but needing something while one of your servers is in the main room, in a corner booth chowing on a dessert, is a little annoying. The $65 bottle Nebbiolo d'Alba was very weak in body, which could have been avoided. The server (truman?) confessed that he could not tell me anything about the wines (was it dry, off dry or sweet) nor did he go find someone that did. It was hard enough to communicate with the volume anyway and he thought that it should be fine. I just ordered it. It was dry but weak. $65 for meh bottle. This visit just kept getting worse. I ordered the burrata shareable plate to start. It was good with a fun presentation. When it was time to order dinner, the woman server said they had no specials but recommended the New York strip and Bolognese pasta combo. I asked about the Flat Iron steak and she said she wouldn't recommend it, but just because she didn't like the texture, so I went with her recommendation of the combo. DO NOT get the combo. For $57 I had a perfectly cooked pasta and TINY portion of strip that was covered in a sauce. YOU DO NOT COVER STEAK IN SAUCE WHEN IT'S NOT ON THE MENU, PARC. smh Not to mention the promise of burrata on the pasta was actually a teaspoon on top. This plate was a joke of a dinner. I give up. I ordered another bottle of wine (same wine as I didn't want that stress of trying to pick another bottle, at least we knew what we were getting) and asked for a dessert menu. No dessert menu. She rattled off the selections and we ordered a couple pieces of the cheesecake. At $24 each, she should have produced a fracking menu or TOLD us of the cost of the desserts. The butter pecan cheesecake was bigger than my meal so I guess it was a better value anyway. We surely didn't need two of them and it would have been nice to know this before ordering. All in all this was an epic fail. I cannot recommend Parc for dinner, even on a Tuesday night at 6:30pm. $500+ for three people and the whole experience was a disappointment. I hate to tell people of my experience because they ask but I cannot recommend Parc anymore. Please do better, PARC.
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Love the food, service and ambiance at Parc. Husband and I came here for a date night on Labor Day weekend last year and had a great time here. We ordered the Charred Burrata and Brussel sprouts for appetizers and they were just good enough. The lamb chops were one of the best I've eaten in Detroit. However, I'm seeing they no longer have it on their menu. I'd be pretty bummed to come back here if they got rid of the lamb chops. Husband ordered the rigatoni and said it was just okay too. Overall a good experience. read more
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3 years ago
Truly has a prime location in the heart of Campus Martius! Great ambiance for anniversary with a lovely table placement. We both got the butternut squash rigatoni and it was scrumptious. Only con is that the tables are very small and very close to one another- hard to navigate throughout. But delicious pasta made it worth it! read more
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Everything were good and our server was very nice and friendly and awesome customer service..Food were perfect read more
Okay you guys. This place is legit. We were down the street at another restaurant, Adelina, and the service was so poor we walked out after drinks. Parc came to our rescue!!! Scallops were cooked perfect. Lobster Mac n cheese was to die for. Service and views were spectacular. Thank you Parc!!! read more
2 years ago
With the marathon event, it was not a good day to check out the Parc. We sat at the bar but service was slow. Food and drink took a long time to arrive. We'll have check it out when there isn't any event. read more
*** Easily one of my favorite spots in Detroit ... *** PARC has a special balance of ambience + substance. From brunch to happy hours to dinner, I have enjoyed. Wrt restaurants ... it is said location, location, location! PARC has got a great one in the heart of dntn Detroit. Wrt food and drink, I have not ever been dissatisfied. All servers are gratuitous and attentively at your call. *** So in summary, hard to go wrong at PARC. *** read more
4 years ago
I was excited to try this restaurant. It happens to be right across the street from my job. It's still nice out so I was hoping to eat outside. There was 3 of us adults and my friends toddler. We were informed we couldn't eat outside because it was too cold. Yet it was so nice outside. Then we were told there was a rush and they didn't have seating at the time we arrived. It was myself, two of my friends and her child. I am not sure why the hostess didn't want to seat us maybe due to the fact that we had a toddler with us. But the hostess literally told us "there are food trucks across the street if you want to go there." We told her we would wait and she said it was a 20-25 minute wait. Then we had to ask her to take our name and information down. The wait was only about 5 minutes and we got seating. The staff in general weren't very friendly. We ordered two truffle fries, the flaming appetizer (which was delicious), 3 entrees and 5 cocktails (I got the steak with pasta). The cocktails were great. However, the steak and pasta were good until I found a small hair in my pasta. After that I lost my appetite. They removed the entree from my bill which was a fair resolution. I'm not sure if they had dessert the waitress didn't ask or offer it. All in all we just didn't feel welcomed at this spot. We ended up going to townhouse afterwards for drinks and desserts. Where we were welcomed with friendly service and great quality drinks and dessert. All in all there are plenty of great spots downtown. I would pass on this one. read more
Came here to celebrate my birthday and loved it! The restaurant is a gorgeous and romantic open space. It's in the heart of Campus Martius so it's always lively and you get a great view of the fountain or ice rink (depending on which season you go). Our server was attentive and gave good recommendations. For appetizers, we tried tuna tartare, oysters, and truffle fries. The truffle fries were so good that we put in a second order of them. For the main course, we had the lamb pappardelle and filet. Very juicy meat, and portions are a good size! For dessert, the lemon and olive oil cake was nice and tangy. Gelato was a great touch. Overall highly recommend Parc and can't wait to come back! read more
Have you ever walked passed a place and thought about going but didn't? Well, you probably are not like me. Parc has been in Campus Martius for some time, but I had never been. Followed them on social media while salivating through my screen at the posts. Fast forward to a birthday celebration and dinner. You get what you pay for in terms of service and food selection. We were a larger party so gratuity was automatically allied. However, the server was awesome with wine suggestions and menu items as well. I felt like we were the only table he had even though he covered an entire area midday. Had to do a rewind and go back for Happy Hour, which started at 3pm. Pricing was $8 for signature cocktails and appetizers were $11. The truffle oil on the fries was palette pleasing and the 2 sliders didn't last long enough for a photo opt. Happy hour is seat yourself at the bar. Bartenders were just as pleasant as the staff who holds down dinner table service. I don't get out often, so I expect amazing service when I dine out as I could just cook at home. Parc lives up to the hype of service, staff and food. I enjoyed dinner and glad they also have a cost effective happy hour as well. Great for date night or even hanging with some friends while downtown for some fun. read more
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Ruined my birthday I strongly suggest you avoid this place on special occasions or any day for that matter. I made a reservation for private dining a month in advance. My guest and I arrived on time and the dining room was not ready. We had to stand and wait while watching them scramble for menus, glassware etc. The server was rude! She brought a small plate of condiments out for a table of 14. When i politely asked for more she snarled at me saying "that's not enough?" Then rolled her eyes and walked out. It took 45 minutes before she returned with another small plate of condiments. She walked directly to me to tell me I had not ordered enough to reach my minimum. When my guest tried to order more she told us the kitchen was closed. She only came to the private dining room maybe 4 times the entire time we were there so it was nearly impossible to order or get any services. She refused to serve anything I ordered to me but kept sitting it across the table where I couldn't reach and had to have my family and friends pass everything around. When I suggested she bring it to me she said she couldn't get to me and I needed to move my seat with an attitude (let me remind you she found no issue getting to me when it was about the bill.) My food was terrible. I ordered a short rib omelette and got eggs and onions. The music was off in the private room the entire time and they ignore multiple requests to have it turned on. They charged me for things I didn't order or were refused to order because she waited until the restaurant was closing to offer to take any more orders. None of us were even able to order a cocktail. BUT THIS ISN'T WHY IM WRITING THE REVIEW after this I told the event planner what happened. They offered to send me a gift card in the amount of my deposit and literally lied because here I am a month later with no gift card. I even sent them a reminder and they said they were sending it but I still don't have it. I didn't ask for anything I just wanted them to know how horrible the service was little did I know they'd lie about trying to fix it. DO NOT SUPPORT THIS PLACE they do not care about guest and are liars with poor services and bad food. I WILL NEVER RETURN OR SUPPORT ANY OF THEIR OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS. read more
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As first-time visitors to Detroit, we were not disappointed by this restaurant. Our server, Glenn, was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. He even shared great recommendations for things to do downtown and offered some fun facts about the city! I appreciated the cocktail menu, which included a few nonalcoholic options. I tried the blueberry mule, and it was delicious. For our appetizer, we had the charred burrata, which was both tasty and entertaining--it gets lit on fire, much to my toddler's delight. The dish was surprisingly kid-friendly as well, and my little one ate it up. I had the lobster bisque, which was rich and flavorful. For the main course, we enjoyed ribeye, NY steak, and scampi--all cooked to perfection. To our pleasant surprise, Chef Esther came out to talk to our table about the dishes as well! She was very charming and showed enthusiasm when talking about the dishes. The staff was courteous and attentive throughout our meal. After we left the restaurant Glenn even came outside to help us take family photos in front of the beautiful Christmas tree which is right out front! I would definitely return and highly recommend this place! Thank you Parc! read more
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I came here with my best friend for a belated birthday celebration. The scallops and branzino were probably the best I've ever had anywhere, ever. The scallops cooked and flavored to perfection, which was especially impressive. The dessert mousse was decadent, and I don't even typically like mousse. The restaurant is centered right at the heart of downtown Detroit in the middle of Campus Martius and it's beautifully styled. I would definitely return again. Staff were also super sweet and service was great. read more
This is the best location in Detroit, centered in Campus Martius. It's a fantastic place to celebrate date night. It's definitely more upscale, and I think the food is what you'd expect. The service is fantastic and they're super personable. read more
2 years ago
The bartender was likable but inefficient. Our drink order was delayed in arriving and showed up incorrectly on our bill. The shrimp was mushy and undercooked, however the manager rectified the situation. The salmon was small and undercooked. read more
2 years ago
Location is great, and the view of Campus Martius is beautiful! I got the crab bisque (which they delivered without a spoon and I had to wait forever to get one) and chopped salad with chicken. The crab bisque was very overpowered by cilantro so I personally didn't care for it, but if you like cilantro this may be for you. The chopped salad was delicious but very small. My friend got the cacio e Pepe pasta and said it was delicious - but she did feel sick afterwards. I was fine so maybe it was just her dish. Service was okay, but I would have expected better from Parc. Also be prepared to spend $18 on a glass of Pinot Grigio...ugh. read more
2 years ago
Excellent ambiance, food, drinks, and service! The perfect place to spend New Year's Eve for dinner. Special thanks to our lovely server Nadiyah! read more
1 year ago
Had such a wonderful birthday lunch with my friend ! Everything tasted fresh and the setting was so cute! Adam was a wonderful server ! Thank you read more
2 years ago
An absolutely delicious meal from start to finish. We had beautiful cocktails and delicious champagne along a roasted chicken dish and the wild mushroom pasta. I'd like to go back again and again! read more
2 years ago
Food was delicious! Service was great! Get the charred burrata! It was really great and they put on a cool show when they bring it to your table! read more
The food is excellent, can't say the same about the drink selection. I ordered an Apple Martini, a B52, then a Whiskey Sour. Missing ingredients for ALL 3. My companion had a Manhattan with no complaints. The food was excellent. We both had the Chilean chicken wings, great!. (Minus the sesame seeds) I had a wedge salad that was large.. more than expected, Mt friend had a Caesar salad that was good except it lacked the black pepper, but still no real complaints there. I also had the stuffed artichokes. They were GREAT, very flavorful. Reservations are not needed but are recommended especially on the weekends. Well keep Yelping my friends. read more
Very nice location, right in the Campus Martius. If you want to have seats at a table, better to book a week or two in advance, otherwise unlikely to secure one. Bar seats are first come first serve, there are a few high tables next to the bar is facing Campus Martius too. We got Charred Burrata for appetizer, it was very tasty! Multiple layers of flavor, this is our favorite dish we tried here. I appreicate they start the fire on cheese while the waitor was holding the plate, instead of having the fire super close to my face. The Parc Classic Chopped salad is a delight too. We also shared a pasta and they automatically split the portion into 2 plates, and the portion size was very generous. Overall, it's a lovely place to visit! read more
I live in Ohio and always request to go to Parc. In the middle of downtown Campus Marshes, Detroit, Parc overlooks the bustling city no matter what time of year. During the summer, there are people on scooters and walking by, a sandbar and other traffic from local bars and shops. In the winter, Parc has the lucky view of the downtown Christmas tree and ice rink. When I was in the restaurant, I would have stayed all day simply to people watch. The food is always fantastic, and they offer mimosas with prosecco or real Champagne and orange juice. This is the place to be for a ladies brunch, birthday dinner, or any special occasion. Parc is the place I look forward to when visiting Detroit. read more
1 year ago
Gorgeous! Would gladly return. Pescatarian and non-pescatarian review. Came for dinner on a Wednesday night. This place is absolutely gorgeous! Sits in the center of Campus Maritus Park. From where we were sitting, they were closing out the summer series and were viewing Aladdin. They had the doors open to allow a breeze. It was perfection. Customer service: A1! Attentive staff with great personality. They were soo attentive. Not sure what we did, but even the chef came out to ask us about our meal. It was truly a remarkable experience. Food: they DID NOT miss! Everything was cooked to perfection. I ordered the Branzino. Listen... it may look simple, but the flavors were bright and every element was WELL SEASONED. Even the couscous. Only critique was I wish it didn't have so many tiny bones. I appreciate the whole fish preparation but the spine got me when the bones. My friend had the roasted chicken. He said it was juicy and flavorful. It was devoured, with no crumbs left. Well balanced and well seasoned flavors! Looking forward to coming back and trying other pescatarian friendly items. read more
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800 Woodward Ave
Detroit, MI 48226
Downtown Detroit
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What is the attire of this place? we are going to a tigers game after brunch and don't want to be too casual!
It's casual. Totally OK to wear spirit attire.
Has happy hour times changed or is it still 3-6?
Is this place ok to come with kids?
I've seen kids here many times but they don't really have a kids menu
Walk in, Reservation or both?
I want to say primarily reservation. I've never been able to get a walk-in sometimes we've woken up early on a weekend and are able to get the last brunch reservation available for that day. I definitely would say check early in the AM if you want a…
Can you bring in bottles of wine and if so what is the corkage fee per bottle?
Hi Carl, we allow up to 2 wine bottles to be brought into the restaurant, as long as they are not wine bottles that are on our menu. The corkage fee is $25 each. Please call us at (313) 922-7272 if you have any more questions!
Is the seating all grouped together or can you get a private table for two?
Hi Chelsea, we do have individual tables for two! They share a long bench but the tables are not connected. Hope to see you soon!
Where is the closest place to park, besides street parking?
There is a parking garage that attaches to the Quicken Loans building. I find that best in inclement weather. There are also numerous lots surrounding Campus Martius.
Is there anything I can order as a vegan? Can they make vegan versions of some of their dishes?
Bryan, Sorry I do not know the answer to your question.
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