This place was great for a chill vibe, good ambience and live music. Loved the cocktails.

Shift has a really cool vibe and excellent happy hour specials (5-7 on weeknights). They had live music on Wednesday night and food is 40% off and 50% off drinks. Our server Scott was a sweetheart and the food came out pretty quickly. He even made me a mocktail that wasn't on the menu with grapefruit juice, cranberry juice and soda. My favorite item was the filet tips- the quality of meat was so good and it was seasoned well. It came with some goat cheese, peppers and arugula. I will say that it was a rather small portion of food though- maybe 6-8 bites of meat. The lamb lollipops were good with the balsamic drizzle but I preferred the filet tips since they were leaner. We also got the beet salad, the vinaigrette was good but otherwise the salad was just ok. Edamame was standard. Veggie/hummus tray was fresh. Lettuce wraps were good but had a bit of a kick. You can park free for 2 hours in the lot accross the street. read more

This place is made for a couple cocktails. A large wrap around bar, surrounded by booths. They have live music which is a one many show in the corner. It was decent. Service was a little slow on getting those first drinks... My issue was two things. At least a few times, I heard people who work there saying how great everything is. How great the HH is. This was to the point where it made it feel artificial. Kind of like some of the reviews here. The prices here are not great. Clearly they are hoping you order something when it's not HH, as the regular food / prices are about as high as I've seen for what they offer. Not sure we'll be back. read more

Happy Hour here, you have my heart. The food was to die for good, especially for the price - felt criminal! Truffle fries? A MUST. Good shareable size for ~3 people. Lamb chops were fall off the bone tasty (almost ordered 2 more servings). And the sweet and spicy shrimp was a favorite. I tried the espresso martini, so YUMMY!! Our server was the goat because he was moving with the swiftness as we kept ordering before HH ended. With the live music, the vibes are best suited for group occasions, but I can still see the romance vibes. Seriously would recommend this place without hesitation. Can't wait to come back! Parking is available across the street in a paid-lot. read more

Shift - Espresso Martini - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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Great happy hour at this place! There were 7 of us for a post- New Year welcome to an out of towner. Drinks and wine are can work on special with significant discounts from posted prices. A couple of us sampled a few of the mocktails, and while they weren't discounted,I was very pleased with my spicy strawberry which was really spicy in a good way! A friend had the cucumber and the watermelon and she preferred the cuke as she said it was too sweet for her taste. Most drank the 30% off wine, the Pinot Noir from Clark & Telephone got a thumbs up. If you're a beer snob (I am) there's no taps but there's M43 along with several more typical beers. We sampled a variety of their shareable appetizers which were 40% off during Happy Hour.(5-7 pm) The Ahi Tuna and King Pao chicken tacos were big hits, the mezza plate had some of the best gummed in town. I had the lettuce wraps were tasty but different from those at PF Chang's which to me are soaked in soy sauce. The brussels went fast, the only leftovers were a few of the edamame which only a few of us tried(not me). There's live music, not excessively loud but we all wished there were more places that would tone it down a bit. The music was pleasant enough, the guy played keyboard and guitar, but a few in the group use hearing aids which is always a challenge with any background noise. The waitstaff was very accommodating, even taking the time to split up the bill among the couples and singles so that's a plus. Looking at the website Tuesday is half off tacos and tequila. I also see there are other locations in Plymouth and Grosse Pointe besides this location in Birmingham. read more

Came here to celebrate my birthday with a few friends. They have an incredible happy hour that is everyday 5p-7. It was decorated so cute and it was nice to get out and celebrate with my friends and have some time to myself. Love my family but it's so important to have an identity outside of our Kids and Partners!! Food was good drinks were really good and the service was good overall also. Even brought us some Birthday lemon drop shots with a candle since they don't have dessert. read more

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Vibes were cute! Live music (one man band, acoustic guitar) on a Tuesday night and tacos and tequila drinks were half off. Service was great, the staff was really really nice! Shrimp tacos were regularly $22 so with the discount it made it a normal price and honestly still wasn't worth it... the tortillas were cold and tasted like Gordon food service or something... not quality ingredients that is for sure. I didn't complain about the food because I didn't think it was worth it but I'm sure the staff would've been nice about it because they really were kind people. Drinks were okay but I feel the whole experience was just a bit over priced and maybe I'd come back but only for happy hour and not a whole meal. read more

Shift - Shrimp tacos and Paloma , lobster tacos and whiskey drink (I forget what he ordered lol) - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Food was ok but terrible experience with billing issue and management was unhelpful with resolving

Enjoyed a Friday happy hours with a friend and can't wait to go back! Happy hour 5-7 is the most solid happy hour around! 40% of food, 30% off wine and 50% off a few of their cocktails! The espresso martinis were beautiful and the fillet chips were delightful! There was even live music with a dark mysterious vibe! read more

One of my favorite spots for happy hour, especially on weekends! They have 40% off food and everything was delicious. We ordered the seared ahi tuna, sweet and spicy shrimp, and lamb sliders and I'd recommend all of those! You can't go wrong with any of their cocktails. The bar gets crowded later in the night and sometimes has live music. The service is pretty good, only sometimes takes a minute to get served if they're really busy. read more

I don't know where to begin because everything is stellar at Shift! From the moment we walked in we felt like locals. Great live music playing for happy hour, people singing along and dancing in the corner of the bar. We were seated promptly and had drinks in our hands within minutes. The menu is outstanding. So good we came back the next night to try all the things we missed on Friday. I had the Garden Mule and Scott had My Best Life. Both were delicious but he got bonus points because his bubbled and smoked all the way to the end! (See pictures) I'm going to just tell you everything we got both days so buckle up! Started with Shift Fries, truffley parmesan crispy goodness! Short rib tacos melt in your mouth, perfectly spiced. The Filet Tips are oh so tender and yummy. Truffle Brussel Sprouts were crispy and full of flavor. Had to have the Beet Salad. Beautifully presented and so so good. But the best thing ever was the Pork Belly w potatoes. Absolutely mind blowing!! The staff is beyond great. Lance and John took such good care of us we were never in need of a thing. This place is a gem. Prices are reasonable and the portions are huge! Quality is top notch. Thank you Shift for such a great experience. We may even travel back in town just to to come visit you guys! read more

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Good drinks and fun for the weekend. Great vibes finally something a little different in Bham. read more

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I go to shift often and never have an issue, always a great time. However, on Saturday i had a completely different experience. My boyfriend , myself and a few others got a round , we paid instantly $120. We ordered a 2nd round ($180). With card visibly in hand, we stood there waiting for the bartender to collect payment . We waited and waited , after a point we gave up. My boyfriend returned the CC to the member in our party who asked us to order. We were not going to spend our whole night waiting for the bartender to return. As my boyfriend is leaving, he is chased outside by the bartender (short , white male with blonde hair) and security. Treated like a complete animal, In front of many . Once back inside , the $180 bill became $220 because gratuity was added. We never had a tab open, there was absolutely no reason for the bartender to walk away . Now all of sudden he realizes he screwed up and wants to cause a scene and publicyu embarrass us. I don't care how busy you are, close out YOUR transaction or let less people in. Then demanding a tip, is asinine. By no means, am I condoning not paying a tab but we TRIED! Management MUST contact me regarding this issue. This whole incident should be visible on security cameras . I will wait to be contacted, to see how this can be mitigated. read more

I really love this place! Everything I've had on the menu is good - most things are shareable too! Many of the appetizers come in a set of 3, but you can add on 1 or two more if need be for your group! The color red margaritas are incredible and spicy! I can't stop drinking those And they have happy hour thurs-sun with 40% off food, or they did! Don't quote me but check ! The wings, the sliders, the Brussels, seriously everything is good. read more

Happy hour 5p-7p Tuesday - Sunday. Yes happy hour even on the weekend! We enjoyed the seared ahi tuna, lobster flatbread & the filet tips - it was all good!! Their cocktail The Color Red was fabulous! Milagros reposado, fresh lime, strawberry & jalapeño jam. Mmmmmmm Cool atmosphere read more

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We got sat fast even on a busy night. Place is very loud so bring your outside voice. The food was very bland and okay, the drinks were a lot better. Service was really good especially giving how busy it was read more

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Mediocre, staff is okay, gm or owner not that pleasant either doesn't handle things well talks over you

The food and drinks are always on point at Shift. Everything came out hot, fresh and very tasty. The drinks are always superb as well. Every time I have come the food was amazing so they are consistent. Do I need to say more or are you gonna go check them out????..... Enjoy! read more

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This is for the new Plymouth location (which isn't showing up for some reason). Let's get the obvious out-of-the-way - YES this place is extremely expensive, and whether you feel it's worth it or not is entirely up to your personal metric. But the food is excellent, the presentation just great, and the atmosphere is super chill - there is literally no other restaurant like this in Plymouth (or nearby). Wait staff was attentive (shout out to Holly!) and I would certainly go there again. Just be prepared to drop some cash. read more

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Based on the reviews I'd read, and the happy hour specials, I was really excited to try this place. There are so many compelling items on the menu that I was already anticipating coming back to try more before I had even ordered. We sat at the bar, and ended up ordering the filet sliders, halibut tacos, and "truffle" fries. The filet sliders were ok, but I felt that the density of a stiff pretzel bun didn't compliment the meat's tenderness in any way, and the sliders were severely lacking in moisture/sauce. I would recommend a toasted brioche bun instead, served with a side of zip sauce, au jus, or similar. The halibut tacos (recommended by waiter) actually made me want to gag. Each was essentially a large chunk of the fishiest halibut meat I've ever tasted, loosely thrown into a cold flour tortilla with some bbq sauce and pineapple pieces - these need serious help. The fries were good - essentially McDonald's fries with a tablespoon of shredded parm on top, served with "special sauce". I think the main disappointment here is that the menu description implies that these are truffle fries, when in reality, no truffle flavor was detected. Nonetheless, these were enjoyable enough. To top it off, the service was unfortunately slow and unenthusiastic. One or the other would have been fine, but both? Worth mentioning. read more

Shift - Filet sliders, fries, halibut tacos - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

The food, drinks, and overall aesthetic are all perfect but the staff is so rude! Our server had the worst attitude which was very unwelcoming, maybe it was just a bad day though. read more

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Love the vibe! Great live musician with an amazing voice. Bartender is so nice. Love my drink, the Garden Mule and my company is my favorite part of it all. read more

Shift - Garden Mule - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

The atmosphere was great and the drinks were good but the customer service was severely lacking.

My Jam!!! Happy Hour...Taco Tuesday !!!!! Half off tequila & tacos!! What more could you ask for??? Oh how about lobster tacos AHHHHMAZINGGGG!!! My drink of choice this lovely creamy espresso martini (keep the party going)!! Don't walk RUN!!! See you there!!! read more

Shift - ESPRESSO MARTINI .....YUM!!! - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Love this place!! The service, the drinks, the food, all 10/10. My favorite is the cucumber drink, the fries, and the pizza.

We did it again! Met some friends at Shift and were as equally enamored with the place as we were four months ago when we first stumbled upon it. Ran into some friends I haven't seen in decades and we recognized one another! Love the beef tips, lobster tacos, calamari, fries with truffle oil and the cocktails! The beet salad, although not half off for happy hour like the appetizers, is worth it! Loved it! Nice place to meet friends and people watch. Service was excellent. read more

5 Stars for Happy Hour (Not sure I would pay those prices if they weren't discounted for happy hour) and realistic happy hour hours. My drink was delicious, but the ice cube was too big for the glass (I included a pic, giant square cube in lil round glass, I'm sure that is strategy, lol). The Short Rib Tacos SO GOOD I would highly recommend. We sat outside on a beautiful Birmingham evening, and it was perfect. read more

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First the food and wait staff were both excellent. We shared sliders and shrimp and they were delicious. Bar is small with little option for seating unless you want a high-top or a small table with low stools. I did see a few tables and maybe they can be reserved. Prices for drinks are high (18$ for mine).Very loud music as well. As I said food was delicious but not very comfy read more

Cool place to pick up a date, have a drink and listen to some good music and perhaps have an app. Overall I was disappointed in the limited menu but what I did order tasted good. Also it appeared management distracted my waiter from waiting on me several times and I had to wait multiple times for a drink refill. read more

Shift - Steak Flatbread - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Great vibe. Good craft cocktails. Attentive service. Next time we will try the food - looked yummy.

Dropped by for drinks before dinner. Sat at the bar and ordered a couple of different drinks. Great service, ambiance and cocktails. Good live music. Exactly what we were looking for. read more

Shift - Espresso cocktails - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Cool little spot, with a great vibe. Definitely on the pricier side, but we went during happy hour so it was totally worth it!!! The tacos were some of the best that I have ever had! We sat at the bar - drinks came quick, but the food took a little time (totally worth it)! read more

Shift - Happy Hour drink (some margarita) - 50% off - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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Stopped in this place for a drink. Nice place, I would order apps and normal drinks here. There wasn't much tequila in my drink if at all any. Just wasn't really impressed. read more

Shift - Boy bye - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

I dont know what's worse, the girl that lets people in or the rude manager. We had an issue with the girl letting people in because she was letting people in before my group when we waited in line for at least 30 minutes and then straight up lie to my face and say they were already in when they begged her to let them in right in front of me. Also the girl lets people who tip her in. when we confronted her she had the audacity to lie to our faces when we literally heard the conversation and then said "well we care about our loyal customers more who spend money there every week". it's really interesting how she remembered exactly like all 20 guys that she let in. She was just very rude when she was confronted and got upset when we called her out on her lies. We called a week later to talk to the manager and he answered with the worst attitude trying to make excuses for her bs and then tried to lie and say he was by the door when clearly she wasn't talking to anyone inside. He called us condescending on the phone because we wanted to know why she treated us like this and he just kept attacking us over the phone. The manager really tried to convince us he remembers every single customer there. Like okay sir how exactly do we sign up for this? send you our headshots? Overall very rude and disrespectful. They wanted to talk about loyal customers when we've been there multiple times and have gotten booths like 2 times at least with our other friends. Very disappointed with management. read more

Service Staff here is EXCELLENT! From the Host to the bar, so personable and accommodating. Drinks had excellent flavor but were weak. I had 4 myself on an empty stomach and not even a little buzz. Food was meh. All the dishes lacked a little something. Beef Salad - too vinegar forward, not enough cheese. Lobster Flat bread - bread wasn't toast long enough and there was so much arugula you couldn't see anything. A little toss of dressing on it first and it would have made it a bit better. Tacos were missing a little burst of flavor and steak tips look Chicago style. Overall was nice atmosphere and service, but you come for food and drinks. I think a little menu revamp would turn this place around for me. read more

Pretty inside, It does get a little hot in there with all the people that are in there. The drinks were good, and the parm fries sooo good

Overpriced and rude service. So many better places to frequent. Don't waste your time!

Cocktails are fantastic with helpful staff and live music. Only reason I gave 3 stars is because the food isn't always the freshest and it gets too busy at night. read more

Great vibes and music a very sexy chic feel inside. Obsessed w the Playlist they had going on. Guests were appropriately spaced for the current requirements. Drinks were top notch Lance and John were rocking!! The drinks were the real deal. I was excited to try the food, we got two types of tacos ... halibut and short rib... they were tasty!! And not over or under stuffed, great ratio. The ahi tuna was perfect as a main or if you wanted to share with a friend (like me!). During the current restrictions you can even order from the adjacent restaurants... side car or slice.. yum! Parking was a breeze outside. All the staff was super friendly and prices were reasonable! Cant wait to come back soon. read more

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Love the ambiance here! The set up of the seating and bar in the center is really nice. Its a great place to come and hang with a few friends for drinks and some light apps. If you are wondering what to order from their menu, everything was amazing! My favorite is probably the sliders. This will be our new hangout moving forward. Can't wait to go back! read more

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