This was my second visit to SBS and it's consistently deserving of a 5-star rating. I missed the opportunity to capture the entrees, but every dish has been delicious thus far. The ambiance and service is great! The hosts are not only accommodating but also personable. As for our waiter, Hassan, his friendly demeanor and extensive knowledge of the menu and culinary offerings added a layer of excellence to our dining experience. Definitely worth a visit if you haven't been! read more

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If you want a great craft cocktail the single barrel is definitely a place to seek out. Great ambiance, food and service. Definitely an upscale experience but well worth the $$$ read more

Food is spectacular service is top notch and ambiance is totally fitting to the name of the place. This place had me so excited from the moment we met our waiter, Mike. He had great suggestions on food and drinks to try, including one drink not even on the menu. Truly recommend this place for all of its food choices, spectacular drinks, and the service is outstanding. read more

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Great drinks, amazing wait staff. Went with a group of four everyone had a diffent dish. All were excellent. Will return. Everyone love the ambiance. read more

Great vibe, good food and alcohol. Wide range of price points, good service. I try something new each time and am always pleased with my selection. read more

We were served by Mike, who was very informative and pleasant. It was our first trip there and won't be our last. We started with aa Old Fashion that was very good. A bit pricey but worth it. We ordered three appetizers, as we like variety. 1) Charcuterie and Artisan Cheeses was superb, 2) Wood Grilled Sticky Ribs was tender and very tasty ( the Cole Slaw was very flavorful and paired nicely with the ribs) and 3) the Lobster and Artichoke Dip- just amazing and those lavish crackers! Everything was a treat! read more

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Went to Single Barrel social yesterday 5/27/23 for drinks and appetizers. It was great! The environment is really calm and the music selection they play is wonderful. Our server was very nice and took care of us very well. I would totally recommend. I will say the only reason it isn't 5 stars is because the prices are very high. I understand it is an upscale dining experience but in my opinion 22$ for a cocktail is too much. So keep that in mind when you dine there! read more

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The atmosphere is great, service was great! The food was good, but to me, not worth the price. There was a young child that was very fussy and screeching during our meal. I felt that if I was going to an upscale restaurant, that we should not have to endure screeching children. Also, a lot of stuff on the menu is Market Price which leaves diners unsure of the prices. The food is good, but just not quite up to snuff compared to the prices. read more

TLDR: Rude staff, slow service and then ask you to leave after 2 hours of slow service. I've been to many higher class restaurants and spent even more time and NEVER have I been asked to "can you just go". I have also worked in the service industry and NEVER ask guest to leave. So for the complete review, when we entered, the hostess was very stand offish and weird. I just brushed it off and tried to look past it. It was just awkward . We were sat and it took about 30 minutes for our initial drinks to arrive. From there, we ordered our dinner and it was served a little over an hour into our stay. I ordered a glass of wine with my dinner and it did not come out until I was half way finished with my entree. At this point we were really having a great time and enjoying our friends that joined us. We finished out dinner, which if I were to rate considering value out of 5 was just a 3. It wasn't bad but it wasn't great for the money we were spending. This was about 1 hour and 45 minutes into our stay. We were served the check and promptly paid. After our check was picked up the hostess came over and told us "there is a 2 hour maximum and can you just go". I was absolutely floored and quite frankly, embarrassed. I have NEVER in my professional career been asked to LEAVE a restaurant. We of course, respectfully got up and left but not without speaking with the manager. The manager was no where to be found and took at least 10 minutes to speak with us. I expressed our concern and he did not care one bit. He said "if you would read our website, it states 2 hours maximum". I continued to express our concern and he did not care. His energy definitely matched that of the hostess. I will say, I will never step foot back into the establishment or recommend anyone else to do the same. The service was SLOW and ask you to leave after you hit the maximum amount of time allowed. That is not acceptable. Also, the food was fine but nothing to rave about. Moral of story, rude staff, slow service and then ask you to leave after 2 hours of slow service. read more

The food was very good! The calamari was amazing with the addition of the peppers. The burger was delicious and the fries were extra crispy. The scallops were also good. The food is very expensive, slightly overpriced, but the restaurant has a great ambiance and menu. read more

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Outstanding food , drinks and service automatic go to fir anything on their menu . We have been their numerous times and gave never had a poor experience . read more

Expensive. Food is not that exciting. Not impressed at all. I don't mind spending $ on food and drinks, but this place is overpriced AF. The quality is no where near what it should be for the price. The atmosphere of the restaurant is nice. Decor is nice, seats comfortable etc. but the food, I'll pass. read more

Service was outstanding. Recommendations from our server and his knowledge were fantastic. The Pork Belly is probably the best belly I've had! read more

Absolutely have to update my review...absolutely loved this visit. They have definitely dialed in their service AND menu. The food was incredible, the bourbon and single malt scotch menu was extensive (and excellent) and the wine was extremely enjoyable. To top off all of the above, Hassan, a second level sommelier, was so darn knowledgeable about the wine, he made recommendations that matched our pallets. In addition, he had tried everything on the menu and was able to give us accurate descriptions of the meal options. Excellent job all the way around. Disregard my previous review, they deserve my current 5 star review. Great job!!! read more

My sister and I visited for the first time on a little girls night and the restaurant was duoer accommodating! The food was phenomenal and very high end without the huge price tag. I loved not only the look of the restaurant, but also the staff was wonderful and the timing of everything was perfect! Will definitely be coming back here with my friends to show them this place! read more

great service by Ty all smiles great suggestions & no rushing. fantastic presentation & everything was delicious. celebrated our 26th anniversary & it was a perfect choice. we will return read more

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Felt like getting out of the city so Single Barrel Social was a nice quick getaway to a newer spot outside of the city for a few drinks. I believe the bartender told me they had just gone back to opening up at 3pm, which is when they start happy hour. I got there around 6pm so I was expecting the place to be full on a Friday but we easily got a seat at "glass house" bar, which is the only way I know how to describe it. We were told for regular seating it's a good idea to make reservations. The inside part is dark and cozy and the glass house part is bright... this is one of the best looking restaurants in the metro area, worth coming to for the vibe alone. We got a few appetizers: shrimp cocktail, empanadas, and the bread and butter. By the time me and friend finished those we were full, the portions were huge. All the apps were pretty good nothing was amazing, but I'd like to try some other stuff on the menu too. The drink menu was extensive and it looked like they had every type of liquor you might want. We had four drinks and they were good drinks but nothing to blow your socks off. Overall, I think it is a must visit for the atmosphere and the price is on par with what you'll pay other places like it. read more

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This is a great place, with great food , great service & a cool vibe!! Highly recommend for any type of occasion... Oysters (east coast) app was fantastic & perfect starter..The salads are fresh & side salad is fresh & perfect size not to big to fill up on so you can eat your meal.. Bread & butter app is soooo warm & tasty....The filet with the bourbon zip sauce excellent. Scallops were very tasty also ... Warm fun not loud atmosphere & Mike our server was great with spot on recommendations with a great attitude who actually made meal even better...We live in Milford & it is well worth the drive!!! See you there again soon!!! read more

Great food, servers are always great. A nice place for a drink. Pretty expensive but a nice treat.

Whatever issues they may have had when first opening, have definitely been fixed! We had a friendly greeting, our server, Hassan, was very friendly and knowledgeable, and the food was.absolutely.wonderful! Dedicated French-press coffee, house made baked goods, high-end beef, and amazing desserts. Best restaurant in Michigan, hands-down! read more

Overpriced menu, and just reinventing The Pound and Lu & Carl's. DJ is so loud, there isn't a dance floor, and the food is overpriced. Hoping for a better venue at their hard open. 10/4 - came back here again for a second chance. Still disappointing. Dance floor is dead - I think they should try a country music bar. Brighton has enough club music bars. The food was sub par. Ordered the quesadillas (Tlayuda Oaxacana), and it wasn't a quesadilla. Some sort of weird cloud bread with a very boring filling. Bleh. I'm done. read more

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FLAWLESSLY DELICIOUS. This is one of the best restaurants I've been to in a long long time. We had the appetizer tower, an assortment of tacos, a custom gin drink, the pbj dessert and apple pie dessert. The flavors in the food were as much about a combination of subtle and bold pairings as they were the very intentional subtleties from the actual cooking process itself. For example, the lobster taco (which I don't usually like) was very slightly and intentionally charred. Incredibly, the char took the fishy edge off of the lobster and I was left with an incredibly textured "shell fish" taco with NO overpowering fishy ness. The pastries were excellently seasoned with dipping sauces that presented stimulation to the opposite end of the taste spectrums in a way that enhanced the overall flavor. You could almost eat the pastry, the sauce, and the combination as three separate experiences. AMAZING. THE DESSERTS were out of this world. I don't have a clear way to describe them because they were totally unique and EXCELLENTLY done. The menus were even made of leather. You should feel very comfortable going here for a special event/anniversary OR casual drink. I won't even try to describe them other than to say they make literally everything in house. I went with a small group when I was pretty much already full walking in the door. I can't wait to experience how good this food is when I'm hungry! The atmosphere was high class laid-back. The type you feel special going to, but don't feel like you have to dress in a suit. Very up and coming Detroit restaurant feel, but so close to home...it's like a different world. In the end, our bill for four people came to $125. This included 3 drinks, appetizer tower, 8 tacos, two desserts. Which is not inexpensive, but enough that the restaurant went from one we may occasionally go to, to one we will start visiting weekly. This is now our GO TO RESTAURANT in Brighton!!!! 100% MUST experience. read more

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I came here with a friend on opening night. We decided to go elsewhere for food since we did not expect the style of food to be what it was. Here are my thoughts. We are going to start with the pros since everyone needs something nice to start off with. Pros: -The inside is BEAUTIFUL! I love the mirrored light walls. The blue lighting gives the sense of a high-class wedding with uplights. Simply stunning. -The bar has a unique shape and feel. The U-shaped shelving on either side is beautiful to look at. Cons: -The restaurant does not have a direction. A country bar, with 6-10 tables on weekends, playing pop music, serving upscale Mexican tacos. The waitress said they were going for a Southwest feel, but it appeared they were trying to mix things together that didn't quite go. With El Arbol that just opened in downtown Brighton (I'm not trying to sell them) with the same type of upscale tacos, I was expecting something quite different. -Sugar. Please get alternative sugar packets (Splenda, Equal, etc.) Brown sugar cubes for my iced tea -With the lack of tables, I would be interested to see how long wait times are, especially during peak hours. They are going to remove the middle tables to create a dance floor on the weekends, creating even less room for customers. -The hostess sits in a chair at the front, monitoring both doors. This may get confusing during busy hours. -Expensive. $5-7 PER TACO, $7 for a non-alcoholic specialty drink, $2.50 for soda/tea. Appetizers were up to $14. I may try this place again in a few months once they revamp some things. I expected there to be some hiccups, as every restaurant would have on opening night, but this did leave me disappointed to start. read more

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Bartender was very kind. She made us amazing drinks. The restaurant had great ambiance and was super cute. The food was amazing. Bread and butter was some of the best bread I ever had. read more

It was a little pricey, but oh my God it was worth it. I got a pork chop. Best pork chop I ever had in my life thank you guys. By the way the staff was awesome. Good recommendation guy. read more

I'm surprised this place hasn't been recommended before. I am on restaurant sites all the time looking for new and interesting places and I never saw this place. I literally stumbled upon it when I was driving through Brighton. If you love food, and steak houses, this will be your new spot. I have struggle in this area to find good consistent steak preparation and I can tell you, this place has it. Plus: food is wonderful, top notch. You must try a steak. Bone marrow is a must and the added features for the steaks are amazing. Do not sleep on the truffle butter. Love that they have apps that are varied and fun. The charcuterie is AMAZING and you actually can't go wrong with any option. Oysters are excellent.. They go out of their way to help with cocktails and wine selection. I asked about champagne and they were gracious enough to let me try a couple. That's often unheard of for many bartenders. Absolutely top notch service. Only cons: you need a reservation, that isn't necessarily a bad thing by any means but something I think it's good to know. Plan your night around this spot because it's worth it. Because of the limited seating, the host was a little flustered. It wasn't offensive by any means but we were a bit early for our reservation and just assumed ( you know what they say about that lol) that we could just walk up to the bar for a cocktail. We were very promptly told that wasn't allowed. Listen, totally get it. It's weird times and gathering around a bar isn't really going to work. But, the poor host was flustered and abrupt. Her delivery wasn't great but I think having someone more seasoned out to help her, may have helped on the approach. I would highly recommend this place and am very happy I have found it. read more

It was our first time at SBS. We loved the ambiance and decor! The lighting could bee dimmed a bit though . The food was interesting and tasty as well as presentation was appealing. We ordered the chicken tinga as well as the empanadas both were delicious! The drinks were compare to those of a great Downtown Detroit speakeasy and very affordable. We also had the pear salad, the dressing was unusual and exquisite! I cannot wait to the outdoor space this summer. Service was prompt and wonderful Cons: Country music :( read more

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Amazing Food, Service, and Atmosphere! This was our first visit (a couple weeks ago). We were immediately greeted and seated. The section we sat in was taken care of primarily by the bartender. We sat for a short while before being greeted, he was a busy bartender. The room was awesomely decorated, and there were TV's and there was a monstrous wall of spirits and liquors to keep us distracted. We started with a couple drinks and the bone marrow appetizer. The bone marrow was the only disappointment. It was thin bit or charred gooey fat. Nothing from anything I've seen before when having bone marrow. We fought and scraped at it as best we could to find something edible. When the waiter/bartender came by to collect the plates and check on us. I told him that we were enjoying our stay, drinks were awesome, but the bone marrow was unlike anything we've had before and I explained how it was just charred gooey un-edible bits. He apologized quickly with a smile on his face and walked away after clearing the plates from our salads but left he bone marrow plate there. So that was when I turned to my girlfriend and said "maybe he didn't hear me right?" When it came time for the entrees, we were sure to get a picture of them (bone marrow STILL on the table) but the entrees were amazing. So much flavor in every bite! I stole more than a few of my girlfriend's fries. The steak was amazingly flavorful and tender. The potatoes were equally as delicious. We unfortunately had to pass on dessert and that was when I had to also unfortunately ask for the waiter/bartender to remove that bone marrow from the bill. I hate asking something like that, until this year I honestly never asked for something like that. But I made a resolution to myself to stop paying for services that I don't get any value from, it was tied into my 'Stop Wasting Money' New Year's resolution. Anyways I was just a little disappointed I had to ask that of him, and it was offered. Regardless, we will be coming back for more of that amazing food. I also want to give the bone marrow another shot! read more

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This was our first time, we had a great experience, the food, drinks and service was excellent!! The prices I feel were comparable to many restaurants in the area. The atmosphere was nice and plenty of room, tables not close together. Not loud, full occupancy but you could hold a conversation and hear each other. Would highly recommend!! read more

Great atmosphere. Great vibe for a date night or dinner with friends/family. Sadly no domestic beer but the other options are never ending. The bread is 100% worth the $10 read more

Truly fantastic service. Friendly servers and bartenders made us feel welcome all night! The food was also incredible. Tried the lobster and artichoke dip, burger, beet salad, and Brussels sprouts. All extremely tasty! Make a reservation though. It gets busy! read more

We ate dinner at Single Barrel last evening. We had the shrimp fried rice and the bread. The shrimp were good and a nice size. You get a lot of rice. It is a very pricey restaurant. Be sure to look at their menu and prices before you order. We were not willing to pay $59 for a steak so stayed on the lower prices. The waiter was very nice. The waiter suggested we would like their bread which was 4 rolls . The bread was $10. I would not be inclined to eat there again. I don't want to pay that for the food. read more

Great atmosphere. Good food and selection of cocktails. Go early without reservations

We had a great meal. 4 of us met for dinner /drinks. The atmosphere was great. We sat at a high top near the front windows, love the huge chandelier. Our meals were delicious. Everyone was happy with their choice: Halibut, Lamb Shank, Seafood Rice dish, and Burger and fries. Started off with crab/artichoke dip, it was so tasty. The signature drinks were very good: the desert flower, the blueberry negroni, an old fashion and a Manhattan. We had no room for desserts. Our service was spectacular! I will definitely go back, I highly recommend. read more

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Exceptional service by Kayla and Spencer at the bar. Terrific specials. Steaks done right; don't miss the duck fat potatoes. Best made drinks in Brighton! read more

If i could I would give it a zero. Went in with our children (God forbid) the girl said you can make a reservation or wait for three hours for a table. There were so many tables empty I lost count after ten but we were not seated. She told us those are reserved. Basically don't come here with kids because you're not welcomed. Very snooty place - as my son says, "Mom, it's called single for a reason !". We won't be back ever and it use to be our " go to"date night place. Never again. read more

Really good. Fresh oysters. Expensive but good service (at least at the bar) . .......

Took my son here for his graduation night. He loved the meal. It's worth every penny!

Way overpriced. You will not find a more arrogant bartender. Surprised the do not have a cover because no one is worthy to enter.

Exec Summary: SBS has created a environment supplemented by stylish architecture and SW cuisine that could attract, serve, and help develop connoisseurs of liquor (bourbon in particular). Unfortunately the experience doesn't match the aspiration and makes the place appear pretentious more than aesthetic. Our experience on NYE 2019. Because of reviews I was ready for a lot of what we experienced, even with menu and hours modified for NYE (menu pic attached, only page 2 applies). As everybody's been saying, the facility itself is faultless and far beyond just chic - it"s far more Manhattan than Brighton. There are 2 bars inside, one near the entrance and another (more intimate) in the front separated by a dance floor and stage. Each is stocked with a a collection of cognoscente bourbons (primarily), plus tequilas, rums, and vodkas - more than one could competently evaluate in a given week (or a month). Also, bathrooms are well maintained and spacious. The place cost $5M to build - and reminds that while you may not be able to buy class with money, you can't buy this kind of class without it. We decided to go here partly because of the 'cool' factor, which it is - and because we hadn't been there yet. Also, nothing else in Brighton (other than The Pound!) stays open past midnight (and The Pound! is, after all, the Pound!). (I truly miss NYE at Mount Brighton, BTW.) Many have already said that the portions are small and pricey ("small plates") - and that seems true enough (remember, special menu for NYE, so we don't really know what's normal). The menu was a combination of cheap and pricey (attached - have a look) and given that there was no cover charge for NYE, even the pricey was reasonable under the circumstances. The music (DJ) and light show was very good as well. Service is both criticised and heralded in reviews - and was exactly that - INCONSISTENT. We had two bartenders over the course of the evening. Both were effective at directing attention where needed, but their attitudes couldn't be more different. The first acted as if you should be happy that's she's gracing you with her presence. The second was a pro in every sense of the word (he really was -that- good). When we first arrived, because I did not see (after really searching) any references to available wines, I had to ask if they had any rose' and our first bartender rattled off some (too) quick names which were both hard to hear and didn't mean very much to me. When asked which was most like Zin, she directed us to the $13 per glass Rose Brut rather than the $6 Cali (or even the $9 Spanish). The Brut was OK but on the next glass (not to mention those that followed) it would have been nice to be informed and asked whether we'd like to try the alternatives. (Maybe more from her approach than anything else) I feel as if I might have been steered towards what might benefit her more than I. The guy that took care of us thereafter was far more clear and provided particularly good feedback to help shape our latter drink orders. She was an amateur and, as I said before - he was a pro. Security was evident everywhere BTW, but didn't feel uncomfortable or constraining in any real sense. Such is always appreciated in a place where people come to lose their inhibitions. After reading existing reviews which seem to indicate that this place is normally packed at night, I was stunned by the low turnout on NYE; I don't think there were 100 customers there for the ball drop. (Or maybe 100, but surely not 200.) Hats and horns were provided; there was champagne served at midnight and a truly impressive balloon drop (way more balloons than people!). I feel pretty certain that the owner(s) lost his/her(/their) shirt(s) this evening and for that he/she/it/they have my sympathy because they really did try to make this night most memorable. I'm not certain that the idea behind this venue is to serve and grow a cultural basis for enjoying the infinite spectrum of good liquor, which is something it would be perfect for. Unfortunately at this point, it comes off more as showy for the sole purpose of being showy, which in my eyes is a tragedy. read more

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