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    The Elephant Room

    3.9 (119 reviews)
    Open 5:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Live music
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials

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    Heather D.

    The only reason we were in TSUN was to see the Metallica show at Ford Field. We found a great spot to park for free near the casino. Next was to find a place to eat that was within walking distance to the venue. So, I pulled out my phone and started looking for restaurants on the Yelp app. After a couple of minutes, I decided that we should come here due to the positive reviews and pictures of great looking food. When we walked into the place it was packed with groups of people having a great time. I loved the exposed brick walls and the tin ceiling tiles. There is a long bar with several televisions over it on one side. The tables are located opposite and along the bottom of the bar. Do not forget to check out the elephants that are carved into the wooden posts behind the bar. Of course, we started out with drinks. We both opted for a local craft draft beer, the Atwater DHH IPA. It was a solid IPA; hoppy, citrusy, strong but not too strong. The perfect beer for our shared meal. There was a table of ladies next to us having a very, very good time at their bachelorette party, a couple were even dancing around their table. We did not have much time before the show started so we decided to get a couple of appetizers to split. The Fried Chicken Tenders and the Rio Grande Shrimp. Both were AMAZING! We received six tenders that were medium sized, very lightly breaded, crunchy and so juicy that they were glistening on the inside. YUMMY! The Rio Grande Shrimp were served on a bed of lettuce, topped with cilantro, a house made remoulade, and diced red, yellow and orange bell peppers. There were nine shrimps on the platter which were cooked perfectly, as they were also glistening. I wished we had one more shrimp, so I did not have to split it with my man...lol. It was the perfect sized meal for us so we did not have any leftovers that would have sit in the car for several hours while we were at the concert. I'm so happy that we agreed to eat here. When we come back to TSUN for another event near this particular venue, we will definitely be back.

    Burger and fries to go with my Sazerac! Follow me on IG @clinkdrinkeat.ct
    Tiffany G.

    We had a blast here! The vibe was right, the service at the bar was great and the staff were friendly and helpful. Our drinks were good, the burger and fries served their purpose after a day full of day drinking. I'd absolutely stop in here again! We had brunch with bottomless mimosas nearby on a Saturday, stopped at one other spot for a shot and exited quickly as it was hot and smelly and I wasn't feeling it, but this place was solid so we stayed until it was time to leave and head to the airport as I had a flight home that night. Follow me on ig @clinkdrinkeat.ct

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    Xiang C.

    The staff and management are amasing. The ambience is so welcoming and chill. It's an excellent spot to meet with friends, have date night, solo at the bar. I highly recommend this place. They're welcoming and warming. The food is delicious. It's not fine dining, but it's not sub-par bar fare either. The head chef is young and hip and his wait staff is there to assist in your foods and libations needs. I love elephants, very special in my culture, and they had elephants everywhere!!! Photos, figurines, portraits/murals on the wall. This past week, I was there three times, on my hiatus from work. Along with the other out of town guests, many well known Detroiters made their appearance. Cheers, Xiang

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    Samantha M.

    Have you checked out the gorgeous bar? Tall beautifully detailed ceilings, long wooden bar, cozy brick walls. Loved this classic setting. We enjoyed the coke old fashioned & the fresh margarita.

    Nibuz E.

    Solid atmosphere, great service, and great drinks choices! The staff was incredibly friendly and the vibe was "busy but not too busy". My only complaint is that, even for pub grub, the food is a bit of a miss. Super dry chicken (literally couldn't swallow without a drink) and overall both meals (shrimp and chicken) lacked actual seasoning. Again, not the place you're going for fine dining, but still totally worth checking out!

    Corned beef n cabbage done right.
    Angela G.

    So it's St. Patrick's Day, nice outside, but the bf and I didn't necessarily want to bump bellies with the drunken Leprechaun crowd. We luckily meandered our way down Congress into this beautifully restored space. The ceilings are restored to their former glory, exposed brick for days, and elephants everywhere - talk about luck! The bartender is bouncing off the walls energetic and cool. The vibe is Chicago house party with the right groove. But the food! I was not expecting there to be a kitchen, let alone slammin' corned beef n cabbage! They do a rotating theme menu Thursday through Saturday and a brunch on Sunday. Tomorrow is Turkish street food, featuring an array of kebobs. But back to the boiled plate. Corned beef is real deal from Wigley's in Eastern Market. Cabbage, carrots n potatoes not mushy. Beautiful octagonal cut in carrots - I know that's not important, but lends presentation and grace to an otherwise "blue collar" dish. Bf's perch is wild caught Canadian lake perch. Crispy fried n clean, not salty, but flavorful. Chef Nate came out to inquire about our meal. He was so gracious, I wanted to hug him (not because of Covid n all). Everyone working here wasn't working. They were grooving with you. They even treated us to a free green tea. You feel at home in this beautiful space, with elevated taste. Bingo. This is what Detroit needs to elevate. Sit high atop an elephant here.

    Joseph R.

    Great tequila selection. I love the revolving pop up kitchen with new dishes every day. The owner Andrew is usually there who is so cool and down to earth as well as the General Manager James! Great place to eat and drink in DETROIT!

    Joanne H.

    Food was great and so happy to have so many different gluten free options! I will say service was a little crazy and it wasn't really busy. Our bill came and we had other tables items on it. We finally got it squared away and thank goodness we had no other plans for the night. It was also great to have non alcoholic mock tails and beer.

    French Dip House Pickled Veggies, Shrimp Po Boy, Calamari
    T.J. G.

    It's been a while since I've posted, namely because evidently I have been put on some sort of "Black List" by Yelp Elite after six years as a member.... But I digress. I've been meaning to check this place out since it opened pre-Covid, but just haven't had the opportunity. My wife and I were on the way back from out of state and thought it would be great time (being a weeknight) to check it out. The decor is very cool - kind of old school 40's nightclub meets African Safari. Most of the folks were sitting at the bar, so we chose a high top. The menu is small, but packed with quality. Imma big believer in the fact if you do what you do well, you don't need fifty things on your menu...and I wasn't displeased here. I went with the French Dip, and my wife a shrimp Po Boy. Both were quite good, as was the calamari appetizer we had. One thing - my wife found the Po Boy too spicy for her, so we switched half way through. For me, I definitely found it tingled the lips and cleared my sinuses, but it was delicious. About the time we were finishing, Andrew, the owner, came in. While he had obviously had a good time that night, he was extremely friendly in an old school business owner way. My wife and I found that his interactions with his staff were very laid back too, which was cool, but some of the other customers seemed to not find it so...but you'll have that. All in all, we found the experience very good and we will definitely return.

    Charcuterie Board, delicious & excellent for sharing with a group!
    Jennifer B.

    My co-workers and I wandered into this place on a Friday afternoon...almost 20 minutes before they opened! (Oops!!) The staff was incredibly kind and patient, they made sure we were taken care of. The menu is small, but quality. What more do you need from a bar? Everyone in our group of 6 was very satisfied with their food and drinks, the charcuterie board is where it's at! It came out beautifully, and was more than enough for our group to share as an appetizer. For one of my co-workers it was his very first day with our company, the ambiance here provided the perfect atmosphere to celebrate and get to know each other. Shoutout to our bartender, Brit, and to Andrew for providing excellent customer service and making us feel so welcomed. We will definitely be returning here.

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    Key F.

    Stopped in here to grab a drink and an appetizer. I really like the vibe of this place. It was kind of dark but I liked the decorations and the bar area. Our bartender was really nice and funny. Can't remember his name but he said it was only his first day but he was such a natural. It was a Tuesday night and not very busy but there were a few others here. I wasn't aware that they didn't serve their regular menu on Tuesdays and instead it's a varying popup menu so that's the menu I posted but it's not their usual menu. We order the brushetta and it was delicious. I didn't take many pics because my phone was almost dead. This place was kind of pricey but l liked this spot andI would come back for sure when I'm back in Detroit.

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    Rodrigo T.

    We came in to kill sometime in between events. Have a drink and something to hold us over until we get something a little more proper later. We had the mussels which was rather "eh!" Lacked a bit of gusto... i dunno what but it just want anything to be wowed about. The drinks were pretty good. That nitro cold brew cocktail was actually superb. Perfect for the hot summer days, ya kno. This place is pretty chill. Im digging the whole industrial classy feel of the setting. The service is on point. Staff is super friendly and extremely attentive. I'd definitely come drink here again. Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope this helps with your decision making experience. Enjoy your awesome yelptastic day!!

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    Drinks are great and the price is great. Honestly not much else you need to know for a bar. Would definitely go again!

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    Super cool ambiance. Historic building, tin ceiling, brick walls & cool photos. Great, friendly service. The nachos with chicken are good.

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