Overall, bartenders are great to talk to. I wish I remember her name, but one bartender before the…read moreTomahawk/Melvins show handled a situation with an obnoxious customer very well and resolved the issue. I recommend before shows at the Fillmore. There's mention of a speakeasy in the basement area around back, that's kind of a walk, and they're not open on Monday.

We went to an event downtown and needed a bite afterwards. Gill's was close by and I'm glad I gave…read moreit a try. It's got a cool, casual dress code and vibe. The nachos were great and huge. Service was excellent and I will definitely come back.

Dear reader, We…read morestopped into Parlay Detroit after the baseball game and to escape the rain, and it turned out to be a very solid move. The place has plenty of TVs, which made it easy to keep watching games and keep the sports-bar spirit alive a bit longer. The staff was pleasant and friendly, and everything felt easygoing in a way that suited the evening nicely. We got a few pitchers of beer at a great price, which certainly helped morale, and the French fries were an excellent bar bite option. From what others seem to enjoy as well, Parlay does a good job delivering that lively downtown game-day atmosphere without losing the simple pleasures of drinks, solid snacks, and a comfortable place to land. Overall, good postgame stop.

Wow... what a BEAUTIFUL restaurant. At first glance, as I…read morearrived at valet, I was genuinely proud to see this Black-owned brick-and-mortar in person for the first time. Unfortunately, I did not anticipate that it would also be the last. The valet attendant was attentive and professional, and the host staff greeted me as I walked in. So far, so good! The bar wasn't busy, but I figured it was still kind of early and things could liven up. I was meeting friends for a birthday toast, and they were already seated at the bar. When I approached, we were very excited to see one another, so naturally, we took a moment to catch up. I noticed there was one bartender in the service well who was busy making drinks and therefore understandably unable to greet me. There was another bartender conversing with patrons standing next to my barstool and another bartender on the far end. Now, as someone with a background in food & beverage, I naturally exercise patience in casual dining atmospheres because service can be a little laxed--which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I'm not expecting the bartender to teleport across the room because I walked in. However, in this case, after greeting my friends, we wanted to do a round of shots in honor of the birthday girl. After several minutes, we still had not been approached by a bartender. Not to mention, the bartender conversing just to my right was STILL carrying on with the same gentlemen patrons. After a continued wait, the birthday girl decided to flag down the bartender, who acknowledged us with eye contact... ...and then continued her conversation. Ma'am. That was very unprofessional, but we were in such great spirits that we decided to overlook it and try to get the attention of a different bartender. Now, hindsight being 20/20, we should've left right then. This same bartender, standing not even 3 feet away from us, eventually finished her conversation and walked away. She actually ended up standing at the service well in plain sight of us, where she then pulled out her cellphone to devote some obviously much-needed quality screen time. We were in utter shock. Within a few moments, the bartender originally on the far end of the bar had made her way to our side to take a new set of patrons' order who had just appeared to my right. Once again, the birthday girl calls out and asks if it would be possible for her to assist us when she was done. To our dismay, the lady looks at us with absolutely ZERO emotion and simply states, "Yea." Not exactly the response we expected, but hey... it's Detroit. We are natives, although I no longer live locally, so we know customer service isn't necessarily the city's strongest suit. ‍ After Ms. Dead Emotions prepared drinks for the new set of patrons, she followed suit with the previous bartender and walked over to the service well for some R&R with Screen Time Girl. And THAT was the moment we realized these bartenders did not come to work... They came to clock in. At this point, I decided to ask for a manager. The nice woman I approached asked me what it was regarding, and I explained what we had experienced and told her it was disappointing, to say the least. She seemed rational and understanding and offered to send a waitress to the bar to serve us. I thanked her and went back to my seat. It was obvious that the bartenders had been made aware of my grievances because their demeanors and facial expressions suddenly had a LOT to say. At that point, we realized training, support, and customer service may be an unrecognized area of opportunity by upper management. The server was busy with tables but eventually made her way over. She seemed very nice. However, by that point, we had decided we would leave. As we sat there conversing about this unbelievable experience and discussing other bars we could go to instead, a few patrons walked up to our side of the bar to introduce themselves and ask about our plans and whether we would stick around to have a drink with them. When we informed them we were leaving, they asked why. We gave them the short version as we prepared to leave. Sadly, they weren't surprised--but they offered AGAIN to make it right. Imagine customers offering to make it right. ‍ Just before leaving, one of our group stepped away to the restroom. At that point, Screen Time finally walked up and, exasperatedly, asked if we wanted anything. IKYFL. The birthday girl, who is sweet-natured, was understandably disappointed, so I decided, you know what? We'll take a shot for the road. A simple Don Julio Repo shot took longer than it should have... ...but the bill came IMMEDIATELY. And, of course, an automatic 20% gratuity was the cherry on top. At this point, all I could do was laugh. Beautiful restaurant. Great first impression. Unfortunately, the actual experience was a completely different story. WE WILL NOT BE BACK.

The bartender Jessica was very welcoming and helpful. We were in town for the Marlins vs. Tigers…read moreopening weekend. Great food. Great craft beer. The location is super convenient.

Came here before Tigers game to get a bite. Locations convenient by the stadiums. They have indoor…read moreand outdoor seating. I would definitely say structure or street parking close by. They have a variety of tap beers to try. It is a smaller spot as they need space for the kegs I think they may be called. I tried a fruit beer called strawberry rhubarb- it wasn't too sweet, but had a nice sour! Also tried the bang bang shrimp and a hamburger and they were fine for what I would expect pub. I could try it again if I'm not going to the game again, but we wouldn't be my first pick.

After leaving The Museum of Illusion on a Tuesday we stopped in for a beer and some chicken from…read morePenny Red's (located at the back). The staff was nice. The beer was really good. The food was good. Only bummer is that previous yelp pics showed the elote cob but I got kernels instead. Chicken was good, slaw was good, the twister fries were amazing, mac and cheese was just ok it could've been more cheesy. The Brakeman had a good amount of space. They had have wood tables with paper towels on them. Some tables were low and they had high top tables as well. It's a cool place to go when you're downtown.

I really enjoyed this place. There was a live DJ that played some good music. The drinks were…read morepretty pricey and not worth it in my opinion. The vibes of the location is what kept me there most of the night. Because it is downtown Detroit street parking on the weekends is always hard to find. So paying to park in the garage I would recommend. There were plenty of tables and seating. We did have to share and wait for some of the games to be available but everybody was friendly and generous with sharing the games. You do have to purchase tokens from the booth located inside to purchase drinks at the bar. The lady in the booth was very friendly and answered all my questions with that being my first time there.

Dear reader, The…read moreDetroiter Bar was a thoroughly good stop before the Tigers game and exactly the sort of place one hopes to find before heading to the stadium. The service was very quick, the staff was nice, and the whole place had an easygoing sports bar energy that made settling in quite simple. They also have a lot of TVs, which made it easy to keep an eye on various games while waiting for first pitch. The food did its part very nicely as well. There were some great bar bites to choose from, and the wings and chicken tenders were both a very good decision. Add in the great prices and the efficient service, and the whole thing felt like a proper pregame success. Overall, a lively, reliable stop and one I would happily make again.

We met up with some friends at the detroiter bar, it's pretty much a regular bar with regular bar…read morefood and a lot of specials. The service was great, we we're seated and giving menus and ask for a drink orders , which came in a few minutes. It's a pretty nice bar with lots of nostalgia, great beer on tap, and a great time not far from Tiger Stadium and Ford Field. You got to check it out if you're in the area.

Can't go wrong with any burger from here. Tried several and they are all uniquely balanced, juicy…read moreand flavorful to say the least. Order was placed online, quick and easy pick up. Street parking is available but fills up quick.

A good drink goes a long way and my strawberry lemontini was amazing! Absolutely refreshing and…read moredelightful My smash burger was pretty good- not the best I've had but very tasty The winner was the awesome customer service Everyone was excellent The ambiance was typical bar setting, nothing fancy, but clean atmosphere and relaxed environment

Stopped into TAP at the MGM Grand for a late, light lunch. I wanted to take it easy and "pregame"…read morefor a big dinner later this evening, so a salad felt like the right move. Fair to say the Asian Chicken Salad is good, but not great. It's a massive portion with plenty of Napa cabbage and spinach, providing that much-needed crunch. However, the grilled chicken was a bit of a letdown--it really needed more flavor and seasoning to hold its own. The saving grace and clear highlight were the spiced cashews. They actually had some personality and stood out as the best part of the dish. It's a solid enough choice if you're looking to stay on the healthy side while hanging out in a sports bar, but it's not a "must-order. Plenty of screens for sports viewing, and lots of beers on tap (obviously), staff service was good.

Under staffed. Bartender was rocking it though. Burger was actually pretty good. All comes with 2…read morePattie's. Fries are huge. Forgot stuff but under circumstances I mean what can ya do. Still not bad place to eat. And also the only restaurant open during the week. 3 stars just because all around. Not because the food was bad or short staff, just because I had better other places on top of the circumstances

Such a perfect date night spot in Detroit! We stopped in last minute without a reservation and…read morecouldn't get a table, but we were able to sit at the bar. The bar chairs were incredibly comfortable, and we could order food there, so we were completely happy with our seats. The pizza was delicious, the service was great, and the bartenders were so friendly. The atmosphere was beautiful, and the city views were amazing. We stepped outside briefly, even with a little rain, and the view of Detroit was absolutely worth it. We had such a wonderful evening and would 100% come back!

If I could give zero stars, I would. Absolutely unacceptable experience. Weeks of unanswered emails…read moreand calls leading up to our event, followed by excuses about being "on vacation" instead of accountability or even an apology from a pompous, arrogant general manager. For the price we paid, the lack of communication and professionalism was astonishing. The entire process was unnecessarily stressful and deeply disappointing. I expected MUCH better from The Monarch Club.

Our cashier, Jay, literally made with his enthusiasm and put-together demeanor. Not to mention the…read morefood was really really good and the overall environment of the restaurant was stellar.

While in Detroit, you have to have Detroit Pizza, right? Yes, I needed to get my satisfaction of…read moreit. I had my first slice of Detroit Pizza in Austin Texas around 7 years ago and told myself to get some while in Detroit. 7 years later, I fulfilled the promise and went to one of the legendary Detroit pizza joints, Buddy's. Yes, some locals will argue other places are better. Yes, I went to the Downtown location rather than the original. But I got some immaculate food. Plus the location is kept nice, clean, and homey. We only needed to split a pie amongst us. We ordered garlic bread and soup to start. What I really liked was the ability to customize the pies. For example, I liked the Sicilian Pie, but wanted it made vegetarian. They fulfilled the request and it was really really good. I think we got there around 6 and were done by 7. Can't ask for me. Just before the Lions game that night (they were playing Thursday on the road).

They've got good food and drinks, pretty good service. It's a cool place to go with a group.read more

Brass Rail is an awesome late-night spot in downtown Detroit. We ordered the Caesar salad, small…read moreMargherita pizza, small White Cheesy pizza (half chicken, half bacon), Wagyu beef sliders with fries, and the Bangin' Brass shrimp tacos. Everything came out hot and flavorful, and hit the spot after a long night out. If it's a busy night, expect a bit of a wait and slower service -- but the staff are really friendly and clearly doing their best. The atmosphere is lively, casual, and perfect for grabbing a bite after a concert or game. Overall, Brass Rail is a solid go-to for late-night eats in Detroit. Definitely worth checking out!