We did the tasting menu, and my wife came up with the perfect description:…read more "This is like Christmas morning, and each present is better than the last one." That pretty much says it all. What a terrific experience. Oysters. Radish salad. Wild boar kebabs. Lamb ravioli. Quail. Cabbage. One course after another had us looking at each other and saying, "I want to lick the plate." Our serving team was led by Rachel, who was outstanding. Everyone who brought a dish to the table was knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely excited about the food. Even in a packed restaurant, they made us feel like we were the most important guests in the room. The décor is fascinating--eclectic, quirky, and full of personality. Nothing seems to match, yet somehow everything works perfectly together. The drinks were spectacular. They even had my favorite beer, Miller Genuine Draft (yes, I'm old school). And the bartender is a Knicks fan, which certainly didn't hurt. One final tip: visit the website and watch the video about the history of Mabel Gray before you go. It's a wonderful story and makes the experience even more meaningful. We'll be talking about this meal for a long time. Highly recommended.

This was a fantastic meal. I got the tasting menu which seems to be the right move considering they…read morerotate their menu every 3 weeks. The place is small and you can see the open kitchen pretty well. If i went back id ask for a table in the back so i could watch the kitchen the best. The food overall was spectacular, this must be the best restaurant in detroit. The radish carpaccio and the goat cheese bread were insane, so much flavor in every bite. All of the savory food was spectacular and the quality of the meats and the freshness of the veggies really shined through in every item. The service was top notch, every dish was well explained and my eating area was cleaned and silverware replaced whenever dirty. The speed of service was amazing, i eat quick and they brought my courses quickly while the group next to me was slower and they weren't rushed, clearly adjusted service for both our groups. I have two criticisms: 1. The chocolate cake dessert was lack luster and boring compared the rest of the menu. 2. I left hungry, the tasting menu was one entree or two smaller items short of the right amount of food. These criticisms are small and overall I had a spectacular experience. 4.7

My wife and I were in Ferndale for a meeting and decided to have an impromptu dinner date. Since…read moreneither of us had been to Barrel House before, we thought we'd give it a try--and we're so glad we did. We entered through the back entrance and were immediately greeted with a warm welcome. We quickly found a table for two, and our server was attentive from the start, bringing water right away, answering our questions, and walking us through the wine and beer selections. My wife ordered the Beet & Salmon Salad, while I chose the Crispy Chicken Club with white cheddar and house-smoked bacon. The sandwich was absolutely incredible--hands down the best crispy chicken club I've ever had. The chicken was perfectly crispy, and the combination of flavors was outstanding. I also stole a few bites of my wife's salad and was pleasantly surprised by the yellow beets. I'd only ever had red beets before, and both varieties were prepared beautifully. The salmon was cooked to perfection and paired wonderfully with the fresh ingredients. Between the excellent food, welcoming atmosphere, and friendly service, this turned out to be one of the best impromptu dinner dates we've had in quite some time. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and are already looking forward to returning to explore more of the menu. Highly Recommend!

Recently went to attend a meetup here. Had to wait around 30 minutes as a huge party was clearing…read moreout. The inside is no frills but service was excellent with our waitress handling multiple checks. My jerk chicken dish over rice was a bit dry and too mildly spiced for my liking. The sesame wings were delicious. Beer selection was superb. Very casual vibe with ok food. Recommend $$

Went to the Farewell Summer Fest today. Had a great time shopping the small businesses and having a…read morefew drinks and appetizers on the patio. The mai tai was delicious and the mozzarella sticks were hot and yummy! The patio runs on a QR code ordering service through the Toast app. I have never had a hard time with it, but just be prepared if you plan to stop in!

This place has really fallen off. Although the menu on the website is the same we arrived to find…read moreout that kitchen is closed on Weds and Thurs and they took some of my fave dishes off the menu. There is one pita truck on Wed and a pizza truck on Thurs. The drinks taste premade and don't give a buzz. It makes me sad to see what it has become. Think twice before coming.

We had a carryout for Thanksgiving Day. We ordered dressing and collard greens. This was the best…read moresoul food that I've had in the Detroit area in sometime.

This place has great food . Absolutely delicious . U will be mad while you're eating it because it…read morewill take them over an hour just to take your order . I am here now just getting my food . When I got here almost 2 hours ago the place was almost full I was seated and waited over an hour before the server came over and took my order . By this time all the people that were here all had left and they were cleaning off all the tables and the dishes . After that then they decided to come take my order . Then I still had to wait obviously for them to cook the food . The food is great but u will die of starvation before u even get a bite of the good food you smell . Don't come here if you're hungry unless u want to eat while you're mad.

We just had our Mothers' Day brunch today and it was great…read more I ordered the "chicken" sandwich, my wife had a breakfast burrito, and our son had the nacho mac-n-"cheese". It was all excellent. Even the coffee was really good. Our server was completely knowledgeable about accommodating our son's allergies, too. Btw, it's a good thing we arrived slightly before 11:00 because the place was packed by noon. I think this is going to be a regular thing for us, to stop off on our way to our Detroit Symphony Sunday afternoon concerts. The only thing that might have made the experience better: if Spacecat V-stro had a liquor license and could have served us Bloody Marys with our brunch. ;-)

I've been trying to eat there for years, but they close early in the afternoon, so I never got a…read morechance, until Saturday morning. We decided to have breakfast there on our way to Detroit. First of all, the place is super cute, very clean and the staff is welcoming and friendly. They don't have many items you could call a breakfast, so we went with the burrito and the special of the week, waffle party. Both were good, well seasoned and tasted really home made. They should mention that the dishes come with sweet potatoes, not regular ones, as not everyone likes sweet potatoes. My husband doesn't, so he wasn't very happy when he got the plate. I had to eat them. The warm salad could have more seasoning. Overall, we were happy with the food and everything l, the reason I'm not giving 5 stars is the price. Not that there is anything expensive going into the food, chickpea tofu is far less expensive than soy tofu, homemade sausage too if you compare to fake meats. For that reason we probably won't be coming back. $20 for a waffle sandwich is too expensive in my opinion.

Best. Pizza. Ever. The salad dressing is amazing too!! I…read moredon't usually eat "Detroit style" but I crave this pizza. They need better, friendlier WS for sure. And a better parking lot AF though.

Louis is the best Detroit style pizza in Metro Detroit…read more The crust is soft and doughy in the best way possible but still retains a nice crunch on the edge, the amount of cheese is generous, and the toppings are almost marinaded in the deliciously sweet pizza sauce. The result is a mouthwatering pie-like pizza that you're not getting anywhere else. If you want a lot of topping options, Louis isn't for you, it's far more limited than competitors, but I would argue they perfect the basics. The interior is charming in a straight out of the 1970s sort of way. The dining area can get pretty loud but the noise level is friendly and it's great being in a full restaurant surrounded by other people having a good time. There's a strong community feeling you don't get in sterile, corporate chains or local takeout spots. Despite my overwhelming praise for the pizzas they make, I also have to be honest. In the most charitable way possible, I hope that they can take some of their much deserved recent success and reinvest it back into the business because the front of house staff is regularly in over their heads. You can safely add 15 minutes to whatever time they quote you when placing your order. I had one order that was close to 30 minutes late and another that was missing all the extra sauces. As a result, pickup orders are very frustrating. The other criticism I have is that the parking lot is very crowded and routinely spills out into the surrounding streets. The lot size is limited, so not much they can do but they could work with the city to repave the lot and color label certain areas. I hope more people check out Louis. It is a gem.

Food is good. Service is superb. Welcoming atmosphere…read more I probably come here more than I should. Just an easy place to get along with others. There's like no riffraff here. And if there is, it doesn't last long.

Great place to eat and drink. They have a full Irish menu including bangers and mash and shepherds…read morepie along with Reubens, burgers and all your other bar food. They have a large wrap around bar and a spacious outside patio area with heat lamps and comfortable outdoor furniture. The bartenders are nice and friendly. I've been here several times and have always had a great time. They have karaoke night on Wednesday night starting at 7:30pm.

ABSOLUTELY AMAZING! I go here practically once a week and have tried almost everything on their…read moremenu. Emapanadas are very tasty. Salchipappas top notch. But the Aji de Galina is by far THE BEST item on the menu! It is an incredible Creamy Chicken and Rice dish with such a unique flavor that is literally addiciting. For real, I'll eat it and later on within a few hours I will crave more! Highly recommended. And the service is unbelievably fast for a sit down restaurant; place your order at the counter, get your drinks and within five minutes you get your food. It's a cute little hole-in-the-wall establishment that has a very inviting and comfortable ambiance. The closest thing you will ever get to actually being in Peru.

I got a Culantro bowl for pickup. I was really excited because I love Peruvian food. I really…read morereally enjoyed the sauces, the aji verde was filled with flavor. The bowl itself was probably 80% white rice which is why I'm giving it 3 stars. I would not order it again. It was about $16. The food was ready quickly and and the inside was really nice. If I did go back I'd get the lomo Saltado, which is what I typically get from Peruvian places, but paying $16 for 2 cups of white rice and a couple pieces of chicken wasn't worth me actively making an effort to go back. I do think they make and sell plantains but these ones were made by me. I think they were really necessary in the bowl and I'd highly recommend ordering some if you decide to get this bowl.