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    Byblos Cafe & Grill

    3.5 (71 reviews)
    InexpensiveSeafood, Mediterranean
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    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Chicken schwarma

    Highly recommended ! The service was awesome. Abe is knowledgeable and friendly. He guided us through the menu, made some great food recommendations and also helped us with local sightseeing suggestions since we are out of town visitors. The food is delicious! We had fantastic chicken and meat schwarma plates. We also had a delicious boneless baby chicken platter. The salads were great too! The baklava is a great way to finish your meal if you manage to have room. If not, get some to go for later!

    After 5 years now reopened, a total of 20 years. Congratulations Chef Brian
    Al P.

    Oh Yeah what a fantastic story, after 5 years Covid closed many places that never returned. Now Byblos Cafe Grill reopened by Chef Brian , 20 years of success running three restaurants and mega Catering business. A favorite of ours, Love a great comeback story, corner of Cass and Palmer 20 years a must visit . My all time favorite Creamy Garlic Chicken OMG, nowhere makes it close to this. Truly a Addiction for over a decade for me, fabulous visit last week. Started with Marvelous Lentils Soup , Deep Fried Kibbie WOWED a explosion of flavor in each bite. Hot Puffy Bread straight outta the over with Hummus and Toum Garlic Sauce . January of 2010, Byblos was selected as one of "Detroit's finest restaurants" and invited to participate in Mayor Dave Bing's Inaugural commemoration titled "Celebrating the Best The Tastes & Sounds of Detroit". Other accolades include winning the title of "Best Chicken Shawarma", "Best Falafel" and "Best Hummus" at the 2014 Greater Detroit Shawarma Fest. Follow the Facebook page and website here https://www.bybloscafeandgrill.com/ Be sure to get quote for Catering delivery to your door. #bybloscafeandgrill @bybloscafeandgrill #creamygarlichicken #hummus #friedkebbeh #lentilssoup #hotbread #midtowndetroit #downriverfriendseat

    Awesome salad.  Great addition to any meal.
    D M.

    Went during a slow time right around 5pm. Atmosphere is cozy and simple without any significant decorations to distract. The fact there we no TVs is a major boost for me. The quiet ambiance is great for taking a break from the hustle of a normal day. Waitress knew the menu and made some great suggestions (like the mixed grill plate) and turn me toward the mango orange smoothie which would not have been a normal choice considering the winter season. Drink was good, though I've had better. The food suggestion was spot on however and while not for the standard college student, tasted great and came with plenty. Added with rice and salad accompanying the dish, made for a decent meal.

    Hot Chicken and turkey bacon salad - lebanese salad with chopped chicken, turkey bacon, onions and dressed with honey mustard
    Brittany L.

    Order the Hot Chicken and Turkey Bacon Salad. It's a lebanese salad in a honey mustard dressing with chopped grilled chicken, onion and turkey bacon. I ordered it without parmesean cheese to make it dairy-free and gluten-free. I ordered the small version which was huge and it was fantastic! Our service was on-point and she kept checking on us. This will be a staple for me when on campus at Wayne State University. It's super casual and you can eat alone, or dine with a group. Or you can order carry-out. It's right by the corner of Warren and Cass across the street from parking structure 6. Check it out!

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    Amazing restaurant. Fantastic food and worth the money. Would recommend the deboned baby chicken. Very flavorful!

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    4.7
    (131 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    I could not be happier with my experience at Mink. I came with my son for mother's day and didn't…read morereally know what to expect. When I walked in and saw the tiny space I was charmed. There was a 2 top table at the back that we were seated at - we could have sat at the bar also - and it was a great spot. We ordered the tasting menu and WOW, every course was amazing. I'll post pics because the presentation was gorgeous for each item. They have a small cocktail and wine and beer selection, but that was fine. My son got their Shrub Mocktail and I got the Shrub with Sake. Both were delicious and so interesting. I can't pick a favorite item because they were all so good, but the Torched Mackerel and Poached Bosc Pear were tied for #1, followed by the Salmon, Oysters and the crazy good Blood Orange dessert. The shrimp toast was just ok for me, not bad, just not as good as everything else. Additionally the service was outstanding. For a tiny place they did everything right. They explained each course, brought out fresh utensils for every course - YEA! - and made sure we had good pacing. Our server was knowledgeable and friendly and enhanced our meal. I really want to come back and try the oysters and some of the tinned items. I'm so excited I found Mink and will be back for sure.

    For my birthday, my brother gave me a gift card to Mink, so we decided to ring in the new year by…read morefinally giving it a try--and let me tell you, it did not disappoint. As others have mentioned, seating is somewhat limited, but that only adds to the excellent service and intimate experience. I wish I remembered the names of our server and the manager because they were incredibly kind, accommodating, and helpful throughout the evening. One example of the thoughtful service: I was torn between two white wines, and since my partner ordered one of them, our server offered to bring a small sample of the other so I could compare and choose what I liked best. We also mentioned that we had never tried caviar before but didn't want to commit to a larger portion. They suggested a "bump" for $5 each, walked us through how to enjoy it properly (on the hand, letting it warm slightly), and made the experience feel fun and approachable. We were seated at the bar, which gave us the opportunity to chat more with the server and manager and watch the team prepare dishes for other tables. It genuinely felt like sitting at the chef's table. We both opted for the tasting menu, which changes from time to time, and we were very happy with the selection. We also added the lobster roll, and our server thoughtfully timed it so we could enjoy it alongside the warmer course. The meal began with two different oysters, one topped with caviar, giving us another chance to enjoy it. Next was the shrimp cocktail, which included wasabi--but not in an overpowering way. The flavor was present yet balanced, allowing everything else to shine. The escargot course was especially creative and delicious, paired with basil oil, pepper jelly, and hints of balsamic. While it might sound unusual, the flavors blended beautifully. I expected the pepper jelly to dominate, but it was surprisingly subtle. Next was the potato pavé served with a scallop. The textures were remarkably similar, and the scallop was cooked perfectly. The lobster roll was very good, though I personally found the bread a bit denser than I prefer--I usually like a more buttery, Texas-toast style--but my partner loved it. The turbot followed, accompanied by a chestnut beurre blanc that was incredibly silky and flavorful. It paired wonderfully with the king trumpet mushrooms, black truffle and the fish. The final tasting course was the petit fours: three small cakes--matcha, red velvet, and ginger molasses. They were slightly dense, but still a nice way to end the meal. We also added the house-made basil ice cream (because the basil oil earlier was so good), and that was an excellent decision. Although my birthday had been a few months earlier, once the staff heard we were using a birthday gift card, they surprised me with vanilla ice cream, sprinkles, and a candle--such a thoughtful and unexpected touch. They also treated us to a small glass of dessert wine. By the end of the night, we knew we had found our new favorite place to celebrate. The overall experience is absolutely worth the price point, and I only wish more places were like Mink. We can't wait to return.

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    Mink interior - bar area
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    East Coast and West coast oysters
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    Oak & Reel

    Oak & Reel

    4.5
    (314 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$$

    Decided to go back for dinner last week and had a nice experience. However, even though we were…read morecelebrating a birthday we did not receive a candle with our dessert and we saw other tables getting candles which was a little disappointing. Most of our dishes were very tasty however I would not recommend the walleye panino. It was just ok and thought they were going to reinvent the fish sandwich but there is definitely other items that were very good. We also decided to go back yesterday for happy hour and sat at the bar and Brynn and Kelsey provided the best service I have had in a long time. They made the best martinis and were so fun and friendly! Our friends were celebrating their anniversary and we all had such a great time talking with them. I mentioned that we didn't a candle with our dessert the week before and they surprised us with pistachio gelato with a candle! It was so thoughtful and we were so thankful for the surprise! We definitely will be back for the happy and the great bar service!

    Yelp considers 3-Stars to be Okay. This visit was a bit better than just okay, but not worthy of…read morefour stars. We arrived at 6:24 for a 6:30 resv and were immediately seated. My first impression: Noisy! Lots of hard surfaces. Difficult to hear the hostess, server and my wife. The tables were appropriately spaced for diners and servers to work with no bump & grind. We started by sharing a dozen oysters and the pear/walnuts salad. The oysters were a bit small-ish; but otherwise, excellent. Server took a drink order from my wife, but skipped me. Eh? I flagged down another server to order a Pino. It took a surprisingly long time to arrive. On the plus side, I was offered a taste to insure it was satisfactory - it was. The pear salad w/walnuts was excellent. The pears were sliced paper-thin. One of the joys of eating a properly ripened pear is the juicy explosion and thinly sliced pears defeat the juicy explosion. If the pears were fully ripe, perhaps cube them? Weirdly; the two sides (mushrooms, potatoes) were served before the entrees. The server noticed, seemed surprised and withdrew the sides, returning with our entrees (lamb shoulder, steak). Then the side returned. Both entrees were warm-ish and the sides were hot. The 14-day, dry-aged steak was ordered medium-rare and was seasoned and prepared as ordered. Again; warm-ish, not hot. I expected better beefy flavor for a dry-aged steak. One end was a bit chewy. Tenderness improved as I got to the other end of the steak. I ordered it with horseradish. I will admit to being a weirdo who loves spicy horseradish (and wasabi) that will clean the sinuses - this was "Ohio-spice'd" horseradish ... not creamy, but less spicy than Arby's Horsey sauce. The mushroom and the potato sides were served hot from the kitchen. Both were excellent, no complaints. The presentation of the steak needs improvement. It was a properly prepared, lonely lump of brown, served on a white plate with cracked ceramic glaze. The lamb shoulder was the better entree. For some reason, my wife was expecting Middle Eastern seasoning. The menu did not mention Middle Eastern seasoning and she did not ask, so that's on her, not the kitchen. I thought it was excellent. Gripe: After the entrees arrived, our server did not return to ask if the entrees were satisfactory. She did return later to ask if we wanted a second round of drinks. We did ... We were offered dessert and ordered, but never asked if we wanted coffee or an after dinner drink. Both desserts were excellent. Will we return? Probably ... not. With tip; dinner for two was $286. At this price point I expect better: Less noise, better beef and flawless service.

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    Crab Kitchen Cajun Seafood

    Crab Kitchen Cajun Seafood

    4.5
    (114 reviews)
    16.2 mi

    My husband and I came here for a date night and had some of the best service and seafood we've ever…read moreexperienced! From the outside, the building doesn't exactly scream "5-star seafood" -- I think it may have been an old Pizza Hut -- but don't let that fool you. Inside, it's cute, a little kitschy, and most importantly, clean!! There wasn't any type of fishy smell at all! The husband-and-wife owners are absolutely working their tails off, and it shows. The service was warm, attentive, and truly top-notch. You can feel how much pride they take in what they do. We each ordered crab boils and didn't leave a single thing in the bag -- every bite was incredible! Some of the most delicious seafood I've ever had. I almost hesitate to share this hidden gem because I selfishly want it all to myself, but they deserve every bit of recognition. We can't wait to go back and are definitely adding this spot into our regular restaurant rotation!

    I wanted a seafood boil for my birthday and this place had the highest reviews in the metro Detroit…read morearea. I came with a party of 8 in a Sunday. We were seated right away. We had crab rangoon for appetizer and it was absolutely delicious. Everyone ordered a seafood boil and we all were pleased. The restaurant is right across the street from Westland Mall. Looks like it used to be a Pizza Hut....

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    Create your own seafood boil platter.
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    SavannahBlue

    SavannahBlue

    4.1
    (688 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Spectacular! I had a large party and they accommodated us at the last minute. Shout out to Miss…read moreLisa for making it happen. The real star was the food!!!! The hot sauce was ridic. The fried catfish, yams, greens, fried chicken, dark maple hot wings and anything that hit the table was exceptionally tasty. With classic tastes like grandma used to make, but with that extra touch of love. Inside the dining area was super clean and upbeat. Gorgeous artwork and a speakeasy type vibe. Met chef Aisha and she was wonderfully sweet. So were Miss Lisa and Brandy. Huge shout out to brandy as she was the mixologist. That Mr Bowie was the best!

    OMG- I lived in the metro- Detroit area for 15 years and never turned on this street ever. I wanted…read moreto try a restaurant that I had not been to and saw this one on FB and decided to do something different. I have never been so disappointed in a restaurant before. First, the restaurant is up two flights of steps and there is no elevator. I injured my knee and walked up the stairs. Second, when I was seated and shown the menu, I was shocked at the very limited options. They only offer white- meat chicken, no rice or plain sides. I was going to try the greens but the server said they put vinegar on them which I don't care for. The Brussels sprouts with corn is a hard pass. I had no other choice but ordered something that I would never put together as a meal: fried catfish, sweet potatoes and Brussels sprouts with corn. The fish was fried hard and needed seasoning and the sprouts were forgettable. They brought out hot sauce on the side assuming all people want hot/ spicy food. I wanted tartar sauce and they didn't have a traditional sauce- they had a " Cajun- style sauce." My friend had a crab cake for $25. When I called about parking, the hostess mentioned the cash lot behind the restaurant and.a parking structure across the street. She didn't mention that it was extremely expensive, I paid $24.49 for 1 hour and 6 minutes in the structure. Oh, I almost forgot that they added a 20% gratuity automatically for a party of 2! So, overall, my catfish dinner, 1 crab cake appetizer, and $2 up charge for the Brussels brought my bill to $74. Plus, the $24.49 for parking was a $100 night with no liquor only to have to leave and go eat elsewhere as what I wasted money on left me hungry and unsatisfied for sure.

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    Harbour House Waterfront Eatery

    Harbour House Waterfront Eatery

    4.0
    (25 reviews)
    7.4 mi

    It's a seat yourself first kind of place, and we were one of the only group out of 2 other couples…read morein the building (at the time) and it did take a moment before a server saw us, which I want to believe it's because they knew they were slow at the time and was prepping in the back a bit longer, waiting on other guests food but eventually came out and saw us (10 mins after we sat) ...no harm done tho, we had a great view to look at and talked as we waited ... but any longer, it wouldn't have been a pleasant experience Food was delicious, delightful and delivered gracefully in an appropriate amount of time compared to us getting acknowledgment coming in. Our server tho was really nice and accommodating. Btw parking in across the street from the building** The place was very large and roomy (uncrowded). They have a bar top and outdoor type seating with heat lamps.

    Visited with family on a late afternoon, just in time for happy hour…read more We chose the lobster stuffed mushrooms, mussels, whipped ricotta and shrimp cocktail. My fave of the dishes was the whipped ricotta with hot honey - just wish the bread that accompanied was just a bit more toasted but it still was really delicious. My daughter chose the kids fish and chips, I chose the Cobb salad and the rest of our table did shrimp or mahi mahi tacos. Everything was very tasty and I enjoyed my glass of rosé. Was nice to look out at the water while we ate. Would come back again if in the area!

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    Selden Standard

    Selden Standard

    4.3
    (1.5k reviews)
    1.0 mi
    $$

    We had another incredible dinner at Selden Standard, which will always be our number one restaurant…read morein Detroit. We even got married here this summer!! So it holds a special place for us. Lauren took great care of us and encouraged us to order whatever we were craving. Dangerous advice, but we happily accepted . Warning - the ratings are real. They're not a mistake. We started with our usual cocktail, the Instant Karma (5/5). It is the perfect balance of citrus and salt with a light cucumber note. Clean, refreshing, and it pairs well with everything. The roasted sweet potato (6/5) is one of the best vegetable dishes in the city. The caramelized exterior gives way to a soft interior, and the crispy quinoa adds a subtle light crunch that plays against the creamy texture. The salsa macha brings a smoky, nutty depth without the heat, and the crema ties it all together. I had to physically stop myself from scraping the plate (actually they had to take it away ). The tagliatelle (5/5) with beef bolognese and parmesan was flawless. The pasta has that ideal handmade chew, and the bolognese is rich without being heavy. The parmesan blends perfectly into the sauce and stands out in every bite. The potato pierogi (10/5) were the star of the night. Soft potato-filled pillows with horseradish crema, apple, and crispy shallot pieces create this perfect sweet, tangy, creamy, and crunchy bite. Each forkful felt intentional and balanced. I felt guilty, because in my head, I didn't want to share with my wife, but I did anyways . The cruelty of having to split an odd number of pierogis...well played...we should have just ordered another one. We also ordered the smoked potatoes and the pan roasted half chicken with sauce au poivre (always 5/5 for both) The smoked potatoes, with raclette, and crème fraîche, are always a must. These winter variation was just as good! The chicken remains one of the most consistently well-executed mains in the city. I have tried recreating it at home with the cold pan method and it never comes close. Every time we dine here, it feels like four or five different dinner experiences in one evening. Selden Standard continues to set the bar for us in Detroit. We love the staff, the food, and the memories tied to this place. Cheers to many more amazing years to come!

    It was one of those meals that I enjoyed so much that I forgot to snap photos of all of our food…read more Selden Standard was the setting for an amazing date night recently in Detroit. My husband surprised me with a birthday dinner here, and I'm glad that we got to experience it. We arrived in advance of our reservation and grabbed a seat at the bar. The bartender brought us a glass of wine while we waited. It took about a half hour, but we were shown to our table for the night and promptly greeted by our server. All of the food looked amazing, both on the menu and with what people were ordering at other tables. We chose a variety of dishes - cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, squid ink orecchiette, octopus, mushrooms, and scallops. I would recommend all of them, but the standouts for me were the Brussels sprouts and the scallops. Flavors were unique and textures were especially on point with those dishes. Service was good, but we both felt like it was slow. There was a slight glitch in the beginning of the night where the host stand didn't mark that we had checked in when we actually had, which probably contributed to the half hour wait at the bar. Aside from those points, it was an impeccable night!

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    Main space
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