All around amazing experience! Food was incredible--hot honey chicken, rigatoni diavolo, and the…read morefilet were all perfect. Pretty In Pink mocktail was great too. Service was attentive and friendly. Great vibes and music inside, the downstairs area is super cute. Only small complaint would be that the tables are very close together.

Came here for a girls night birthday celebration and we had a wonderful time! It was excited to see…read morethe new restaurant in the Mad Hatter space. Space is a bit tight but redecorated nicely! We were in the upstairs space and did t see the new downstairs yet. Our server was the sweetest and our table loved her! At her recommendation, we started with the langos to share which we all devoured. For mains, we split the beet and burrata crispy Brussels sprout salad, rigatoni diavolo pasta, braised balsamic short rib, and spaghetti squash with sautéed vegetables. The short rib was definitely the clear favorite, followed by the pasta! We were all appropriately stuffed after this meal, and split a birthday dessert to end our night. Would definitely come back to Bell Bistro!

Mabel Gray is hands down my favorite restaurant in Michigan. I've followed Chef James Rigato for…read moreyears and have been coming here for just as long. This has become my go-to spot for celebrations, anniversaries, special occasions, and honestly any time I want an unforgettable meal. I've even sent clients here as closing gifts because I know they'll leave impressed every single time. The food is incredible, but what really separates Mabel Gray is the experience attached to it. Every dish feels intentional. You can tell they care deeply about quality, freshness, and sourcing the best ingredients possible. No shortcuts, no freezer-food mentality, just unbelievably fresh ingredients turned into something special. The service has always been top tier. Professional without feeling stiff, welcoming without feeling fake. You walk in feeling like a guest and leave feeling like you were part of something memorable. If you truly love food and understand that great meals are about more than just calories, Mabel Gray is the best Michigan has to offer. Period.

It's been almost 8 years since my last review of Mabel Gray, so I figured I was overdue for an…read moreupdate for what I think is THE most consistently great high-end restaurant in metro Detroit. From the incredible food (favorites this past time were the cooked oysters, mustard chicken cutlet, and key lime pie), to the attentive service, to the great cocktail list, to the amazing sommelier (Paulina) and my favorite Champagne list in Michigan, to the relaxed vibe despite all of the above, this place is truly something special. Truly a must-visit for any foodies and wine aficionados living in or visiting the area.

The food and the atmosphere is amazing !!! Vary friendly…read morestaff The pizza and the salads are outstanding !!!!

This is a very nice place as far as space and decor. I've never really played paddle ball but my…read morefriends and I checked it out and we had a good time knocking some balls back and forth. This is definitely a place you want to go with a group of people and grab some drinks. Even if you don't want to play paddleball you can easily just sit at the bar or lounge around watching a sporting event. We didn't get food on this particular occasion because we weren't hungry so the verdict is out on how good the menu items are, but I will say the prices are high.

Came here after going to dinner with a friend, he is a big spirits person, and I thought he'd like…read morethis place. When we arrived Saturday evening it had a group event going on, evidently speed dating , not put on by the distillery. It was interesting to see. We sat at the bar so we could talk to the bartender about what they had. I ordered a flight which offers 4 drinks for $15, seems like the best value. They were all very good to try. They also sell their products in bottles to go. They have whiskeys, bourbons, tequilas. It's quite a large location, in a light industrial building in Troy. The ambience is very cool. They have a private room available too. You can do tours there as well. Our bartender was amazing, very attentive and informative. She could talk just about anything.

What a unique place for Detroit!…read more Pros- great drinks, fair pricing, lots of flight options, tours Cons- not a lot of seating, ok service, music I'd love to go back! It's new and could use some improvements with the staffing(attentiveness, more staff, yelling across the room), music(just played popular TikTok songs) and seating(barely any seating options) but I would love to take a tour!

This place is so vibrant inside, reclaiming what it used to be in the era it existed in (a small…read moremovie theater). I met a friend here for brunch and it's very old-school diner-like inside. It's really cool and vintage! I got a very delicious breakfast sandwich and a mimosa. The sandwich on a brioche bun and two thick turkey sausage patties was very tasty and filling! I would definitely come back and try some more menu items!

Brunch with my sisters and Aunt was very good. Coffee cake was warm and cinnamon-y…read more The cornflake French toast was vey good - crunchy and not overly sweet. The "I could have made this at home" breakfast was good. Soup flight - she said it was okay but the mushroom soup was lack luster, pretty bland. Chilaquiles was good. Large portion too And the chicken tenders sans the waffle was kind of disappointing- pretty much looked like they came out of the frozen food section. (The only thing I didn't take a picture of) Service was great for a busy Sunday brunch. Restaurant was cute and had many interesting things to look at.

This was our second date night at D'Amato's. The service was excellent. I'm pretty sure we had the…read moresame waitress last time, and she was great at checking in on us and making sure our glasses were full. The atmosphere of D'Amato's is nice. It's great for a casual date or a nice meal with friends. We started with the bread board which was alright. I think they described the bread as focaccia, so I was expecting a bread with more of a crunchy crust and the classic dimples on top. However, this bread was fluffy and soft, but it was still very good. I'm not sure if I would get it again since it felt like a bread board I could put together at home. I preferred the bruschetta we got last time. For my entree, I went with the chicken parm which was very good. The chicken was coated well and the sauce was delicious. Overall, this is a great spot for Italian food in Royal Oak, and we'll be back for future date nights.

We visited D'Amato's Restaurant on Saturday, January 3rd at 7:00 PM, and unfortunately the…read moreexperience was largely disappointing. Our waitress, Yvette, was the highlight of the evening. She was kind, attentive, and professional throughout the meal. Sadly, her service was the only truly positive part of our visit. For my entrée, I ordered the gnocchi with Palameno sauce. The gnocchi itself tasted fresh and was well made; however, the sauce was overwhelmingly garlicky--so much so that it nearly made my eyes water. There was no real depth of flavor beyond the garlic, which made the dish unbalanced and unpleasant. My husband ordered the homemade ravioli stuffed with portobello mushrooms, which was genuinely good and the best dish we had that night. That said, both entrées arrived completely on their own--no sides, no garnish, and not even freshly shaved or grated parmesan offered at the table. We were surprised to learn that everything was à la carte, yet this was not clearly outlined anywhere. Even basic side salads cost $6 for very small portions, and the entrée portions themselves were quite small for the price. We also ordered the $8 bread board, which was honestly baffling. The bread was cold instead of warm and served with low-quality oil, vinegar, and very subpar parmesan (comparable to grocery-store brand), all placed in tiny separate cups with no herbs, seasoning, or explanation. It wasn't mixed or presented in a way that made sense--frankly, we weren't sure what we were supposed to do with it. The calamari appetizer tasted good, but the portion was so small it wasn't shareable, which defeats the purpose of an appetizer. The drinks were awful. My husband's soda tasted flat, and we wondered if the soda gun was dirty. There was virtually no liquor in either cocktail--mine tasted watered down and unpleasant, almost like river water. To make matters worse, the limes were dry and visibly brown. Overall, the entire experience was a 3 out of 10, and that rating is solely due to the excellent service provided by our waitress, Yvette. Unfortunately, between the underwhelming food, confusing and poorly communicated à la carte pricing, very small portions, subpar drinks, and lack of value for the cost, this restaurant did not meet even basic expectations. We will not be returning and cannot recommend D'Amato's to others s this restaurant's food was NOT elevated. For the prices charged, fine-dining restaurants should expect far better quality, execution, and overall dining experience. I have no idea how they stayed in business for over 28 years.

Stopped in and were very pleasantly surprised! Just a great small business wish great service and…read moreamazing food! They have hand cut fries! We had the Ruben egg rolls and they were very tasty. Clearly made in house! I had the sliders for dinner. We enjoyed it so much we went back a week later! I had the meatloaf special this past visit. it was so good. I had to stop myself from eating it all because I knew I was going to be in a food coma later. Even leftover it was still delicious!! Super clean, very welcoming!

I can't tell you how many times I've driven past here... I'm so glad that we decided to try it so,…read moreso much so, that we've gone to dinner here two Fridays in a row! The interior is SUPER cool; old art deco style. Very clean, and lots of room in the bar area. Staff is SUPER friendly as well! I've had a cheese burger and Muffuletta. The burger was good, and punches above it's weight at the menu price. Not the best burger I've ever had, but a very good bar burger! The Muffuletta was excellent! Loads of Italian meats, a good layer of cheese and the bread was nice and soft. I try the Italian style sandwiches pretty much everywhere I go and this is 2nd or 3rd out of the dozens that I've tried. Great! They HAND CUT their own fries, so skip every other side, and get the fries. They're great as well! Don't pass this place up; it's a hidden gem!

Love this place. Great to meet up with a group as everyone orders their own food whenever they…read morewant. Little difficulty with folks who aren't as tech savvy as there are not servers or menus but if you don't want a typical restaurant experience where you have to wait for everyone to arrive (you know you have those friends that are always late for everything!) to order this is your jam. Food has always been good and their drink selection is as diverse as you're going to find in the craft beer scene today. Yes, 1/3-1/2 of their taps are IPA's but that's what you people have done to this world.

It's been about a year since I've been here and the concept of this place still just blows my mind…read more It runs very well, and pretty much no staff. The business model is genius. A hostess who takes your money and gives you a bracelet, automated beer, and you use your phone to order from the kitchen, they text you and you go get your food. I wondered many times how they could serve alcohol and not monitor how much people were drinking? So I asked. The host is in the front said at the end of 32 oz is your bracelet will not work and you need to come up and see me to reset it. I guess that's how they would monitor whether or not someone could get another 32 oz? I'm surprised not more places have copied their business layout. With the new generation, this would be the place to go, you barely have to speak to anyone except for the people you're with.

Bartender/server was nice enough but he was the only staff person working on a Wednesday. We were a…read moreparty of 4, and the only ones in the place for a bit. Then 4 other tables showed up, totaling about 18 people. Food and drinks came out slow but we weren't in a hurry. I will be back but hope for more service staff next time.

We stopped by on Sunday shortly after noon. No one was there and we had our pick of seats. They…read morehave a sizable patio along with seating inside. It was a cool vibe with a lot of sparkly chandeliers and red velvet. The drinks we got were decent but nothing mind blowing. They weren't super well balanced but they'll do if you're not super discerning or you just want to get drunk. They do have a pretty large cocktail menu.

Clean inside, friendly staff and delicious food. We ordered beef kebabs, lamb kebabs, hummus,…read morefattoush salads, lentil soup and kibbie neeya. Everything was fresh, the meat was tender and flavorful. My one only complaint was that their lentil soup isnt the traditional middle Eastern lentil soup. Looked more like a veggie soup with lentils in it. We didn't enjoy the soup and didnt finish it. The kibbie neeya was fresh and the bread was hot out of the oven. We will definitely be back.

another wonderful visit--can see why tripadvisor calls this the #1 restaurant in sterling…read moreheights--we were there yesterday & had kylie as our server--she was so nice & very efficient--both of us had the whitefish--it came with both a salad & soup--all were sooo good--they give you a huge basket of great bread--we asked for the incredible garlic butter spread to go with it--their raw kibbee is made with beef & lamb & is excellent--place is beautiful & parking is super close......