Sarah R. was great! I had a 5 hour layover and when I came through it was extremely busy! I watched her not only cater to me but to everyone around me! I also work in food service so I understand the demand. Need more servers like her! The drinks were good. I ordered shrimp tacos to eat, and they were okay. I prefer for tacos to already be put together. additionally, the flour tortillas were cold and tough. read more

Victoria, our server, was efficient and gracious. Our food tasted great, also. My husband loved the fish and fries, and my salmon plate was also flavorful. We will be back! read more

Pros: menu options, waitress was friendly and helped us with our food to-go order, Bar with seating. Food quality is good Cons: wait to be sat, wait time for table and wait time for food. Not good location if you're in a hurry or have a short layover. Busy inside. read more

Cat Cora's Taproom - Angus burger cut in half with side of French fries - Wine Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

One of my favorite spots at the DTW airport! I've ordered the fish and chips both times I've been, and it never disappoints. Crispy, flavorful, and consistently good. Jennifer B. was great! Friendly, attentive, and made the experience even better. If you've got time before your flight, definitely stop here. Also get a great view of the tarmac while you eat. read more

Stopped in because it was adjacent our gate. We ordered the twice fried French fries. They came fast but were an abomination. At best they were once fried, but that was long. Presently they are just gross. To be fair the server took them back when we asked and returned with something more resembling fries. But even these were poor. Not twice fried. read more

Melissa the bartender was such a dear. She also reminds me of an old friend. Clean, prestige and efficient service. Thanks! read more

Cat Cora's Taproom - Royal C2 and Melissa! - Wine Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I am getting a bit jaded with my expectations, but I feel like Cat Cora restaurants used to be a bit upscale? I think the Taproom is just ok, and the food is also ok, nothing horrible. In the several times I have been there the service is consistently slow, and the level of professionalism is way less than Chick Fil A. Meaning, if I pay a bit of a premium for Cat Cora's I would expect a slightly more elevated experience. I'm probably being too harsh, but I struggle a bit to make this my choice at DTW. read more

Our gate was A12 so Cat Cora's was the choice for dinner! It was surprisingly delicious. Hubby got a penne arrabbiata (actually very spicy) and I got a crispy chicken wrap. My mom got the soup, dad got the shrimp, and uncle got a salad (large and tasty). The service was really good! Super friendly, quick. They let us stay for as long as we needed until it was time to board. Beautiful views out the window. Lots of booths/ tables. If you need a spot to eat while waiting for your plane we definitely recommend! read more

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Wow got seated fast & lovely sarah helped me out, very attentive, fast service & yummy dishes. This place is wonderful if you want a excellent dinner before your flight. read more

Cat Cora's Taproom - Wine Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Had a layover and saw Cat's name, so I stopped in. Beautiful and clean, quiet and soothing, comfortable settings. The staff were excellent. Cheery, cheeky, and calamitous! Such a great group of servers! The food...boring tasteless and ill-prepared! The salad, while seemingly fresh, was over dressed and uninspiring. The crumbled goat cheese was chunkier than Chunk from the Goonies,,,and much less entertaining, The onion soup was nothing better than Campbell's Chunky soup with some fresh, mostly raw, onions tossed in. The croutons was a mass of uncooked bread that combined with the cheese (good quality cheese, btw) to make a paste worthy of repairs to the chapels of the greatest Catholic cathedrals world around. Not a great culinary experience!. If I was Cat, I'd be embarrassed that my name was attached to this kitchen! However, the staff took this review from a 2 star, to a 3 star! Great job guys! Jason and Amy are awesome read more

Cat Cora's Taproom - Wine Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

1. The service was wonderful. 2. However the spicy Korean wings were sent back. They were ordered well done and still had floppy skin. I like my skin cooked crispy. The sauce had no flavor. So disappointing. 3. Person beside me had the lamb burger and said it was very underwhelming. read more

Cat Cora's Taproom - Spicy Korean Wings - Wine Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Victoria was an amazing waitress! She was so attentive, friendly, and kept us laughing the entire time. The food and service were excellent, and she even gave us fun riddles on paper to help pass the time before our flight. She truly made the experience memorable, and we really appreciated her kindness and energy! read more

Cat Cora's Taproom is one of the food and drink options inside DTW airport. The cocktails were excellent--well-made and refreshing--and the fries were outstanding, easily the highlight of the food. The atmosphere feels more polished than your typical airport bar, which makes it a nice spot to relax before a flight. Service was on the slower side during my visit, which can be stressful if you're on a tight layover. read more

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The fact that it has "Cat" in the name already won me over! LoL We stopped here during a layover at Detroit Airport on our way to New York, and it was such a pleasant visit. Honestly, loved this place for several reasons The highlight for me was the beautiful daytime view overlooking the runway. Watching planes take off and land while enjoying a meal was incredibly calming and unique. Another thing that stood out was the hospitality of the staff. They were genuinely friendly, took the time to chat with us, smiled warmly, and made us feel like we were guests in someone's home , not just travelers passing through. We ordered something simple: A burger with a side of fries . The burger was thick, juicy, and seasoned moderately. I added a bit of salt, but overall it was a satisfying, enjoyable meal before our next flight. And the prices Surprisingly reasonable for an airport restaurant! One small thing to note: our order did take a little longer than we expected, but it might have been due to how busy they were at that time. Still, a slightly faster pace would make the experience even more perfect especially for travelers on a schedule. All in all, I think this will be my go-to spot anytime I'm passing through Detroit. Highly recommend it!! read more

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My favorite bar at the airport to grab a quick drink before a trip. Always open seats at the bar & the staff is always so kind. read more

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Great spot to sit and relax for a while in the DTW airport. Nice ambiance with a fireplace and plenty of tvs. The menu has lots of options - sandwiches, salads, burgers. I went for the Cobb salad with chicken and it was deliciously filled with lots of fresh flavorful toppings. As with any airport restaurant, it was a tad pricey but that's to be expected. Overall, a solid spot to sit down, have a drink, and pass the time. read more

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Before my flight I walked over to see the "please seat yourself sign". I sat down at a table that looked clean to the naked eye but just had a single knife laid on it. I didn't mind waiting for someone to clean it or even eating on it how it was. A woman working there rushed by me yelling as she walked "MAMM THAT TABLE IS DIRTY, come on get it together".... I obviously just walked out. I totally understand if I made a mistake and sat at a dirty table and didn't realize but I don't deserve to be talked to with an attitude or yelled at. read more

Had a bit of a slow start here, but it turned out to be a good experience. I waited around the entrance for a while waiting to be seated. The hostess seated the couple that was ahead of me and then disappeared, but then a different staff waitress came and flipped the "Please wait to be seated" and sign and told everyone waiting we could seat ourselves. After seating myself it again felt like it took a while for someone to come take my order, and after ordering my beer looked like it had probably been poured a few minutes before it was brought to me, but my food came out in a reasonable time and I was able to pay reasonably quickly as well. My waitress was nice. From the time I got in line to get in to the time I left was probably around 45 minutes which is just fine for a table service restaurant. I thought my food and beer were really good. I had the gnocchi primavera ($24) and an Oberon Eclipse raspberry wheat ale by Bell's Brewing ($11). The gnocchi were pleasantly chewy and the sauce was delicious - very flavourful and a little spicy. I read a few Google reviews with complaints about too much fennel seed in this dish. I liked the fennel and I would say it was absolutely not overkill, but don't order this if you don't want to taste fennel seed. The prices were predictably expensive. But the food was good and the portion size was satisfying. Definitely not a bad choice for a table service meal at DTW. read more

Cat Cora's Taproom - Bell's Brewing "Oberon Eclipse" - Wine Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Excellent service. Our server was Haley and she was great. Quick and efficient service knowing you might need to catch a flight. Nice ambiance with a calm atmosphere and fireplace away from the bright lights in the terminal. Yes, everything is overpriced but that goes with the territory. $11.50 drafts and $25 burgers... read more

So, I hope it improves.... 3 tables that were sat after us have been greeted and orders placed. Let see if service improves Nice enough place here near concourse A, with views of the runway seems busy, but not to take orders for the first in, is kind of a pet peeve, we only have a short time before our next flight so we wanted to get some food to take the edge off before our last leg home. Now it was 4 tables before our server, who was pleasant enough got to us. The fries were soggy and limp and my wife's drink, a martini, was an extra charge for the vodka. Not sure how that works, but whatever... we will avoid if ever in Detroit's airport again read more

Slightly slow service upon arrival, but once we were helped, the waitresses were attentive. The food was ever so slightly salty but still overall delicious. I got my steak medium rare and broccolini as a sub for fries and they were able to easily make that accomodation for me. I'd come back if I'm ever at this airport! read more

Cat Cora's Taproom - Steak and broccolini - Wine Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

The value was poor. The salad arrived so lightly dressed it was hard to tell if it was dressed. The Mediterranean Plate (described as Tzatziki, Halloumi, Pickled Vegetables) arrived as a drippy mess, without any halloumi, with crostini, pico de gallo, & three mystery cheeses along with tzatziki and random pickles. And the Spicy Tomato Soup was bland. The tasty grilled cheese that came with the soup was a highlight. And our rather inattentive server drizzled pico juice onto my neck pillow and luggage when she brought the platter to us from behind instead from across the bar. And she was slow to notice when we were ready to pay. This was the worst airport restaurant experience we've had in years. read more

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Looking for a place to eat while on my layover. Saw Cat Cora's and had to stop. I've been a fan for years and remember watching her on Iron Chef. We were seated pretty quick, atmosphere was very welcoming and inviting. Waited some time before our waitress arrived to take drink orders. Waited more for drinks to arrive and to place our order. You can see the pattern here of waiting, if your connection is less than an hour you might need to reconsider. Once the food arrived the presentation was good and the food was hot. I had the burger and fries and both were delicious. Burger was cooked exactly as I asked, it was also smothered in cheese, it was so good. Twice fried fries were good as well. Pricing was about what you would expect at an airport. Glad I stopped in! read more

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3.5 The gnocchi was tender and pillow-y soft but the chicken was extremely driver. The sauce was pretty rich. I personally prefer pesto over tomato sauce but that's just my preference. It wasn't spicy but it had a little heat from the Calabrian peppers. It gave the dish a smoky taste. Very filling and comforting. Service was great, too. Only thing is the chicken. Suggest to order this as is, no protein added. read more

Cat Cora's Taproom - Gnocchi (added chicken). - Wine Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Staff is friendly, but food is just meh. Honestly for the price (high) and food quality (low), I would have been fine with fast food.

We had such a nice visit with Leslie and Melissa. They were so helpful and everybody at the airport has been so nice to us. Thank you so much for making our delayed flight so much better. read more

Torn between a 3 and a 4 but opted for a 3 because of some if the exchange behind the bar. I loved the person that was taking care of me and she was knowledgeable about the menu and helpful. Another woman stepped in and I found her unprofessional in a overly friendly manner Onto food and furnishings - sat down for breakfast around 10 and was told only 5 minutes left - the signage was wrong but being reprinted so need to order in a friendly way. Got the two eggs with wheat toast and potatoes- potatoes were great, eggs were a little too greasy/oily and the toast was not really the way you expect- it was like wonder bread makes wheat toast ? Would likely go to max & ermas next time for breakfast- the lunches I saw coming out looked pretty tasty read more

Cat Cora's Taproom - Eggs with turkey bacon - Wine Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Located across from Gate A23. Had a layover on Christmas Eve. Bless the staff for working today. The hostess wasn't the most friendly -- according to my 6-yr old (I agree), but Cheryl took our order and was lovely. She offered to separate everything for us (root beer separate from vanilla ice cream, slaw and mayo separate from the sandwich in case my son didn't like them since we were sharing a plate. According to my kiddo, this is the best restaurant in the airport because they serve vanilla ice cream. Those aren't the highest standards, so I wouldn't take his word too strongly. The fries were decent and the sandwich was fine. I'd consider eating here again and maybe getting a beer next time since they seem to have a lot of options. Solid 4 stars overall. This restaurant has a high end feel, especially for being located in the airport. There's a gas fireplace which makes the space feel cozy, and pretty chandeliers across the ceiling. Beautiful bar area. Just well decorated overall. read more

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The food was decent. Service was great. Atmosphere is nice. ....................................... read more

Cat Cora's Taproom - NY strip steak - Wine Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

First off I love my Food Network chefs. So when I saw this I had to stop. I got the Solerno Orange Mimosa and the Cobb Salad with chicken. I am going to say NOT your average airport food. Things are fresh and not "off a conveyor belt" . To me this is a definite stop. Yes it is pricey but worth it. The staff is nice and friendly and engaging. The concept is very open and inviting. At the bar they have charging stations for your devices. read more

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It's an airport so you don't expect much but this place was actually very good. The space is inviting with a massive window that let in a lot of sunlight nice change from a normal airport restaurant. The lamb burger cooked medium was delicious. Perfect dinner paired with a beer. Also loved the twice cooked fries. My server Kathy was friendly and welcoming. Overpriced but it's an airport so you expect it. Will definitely be back when I come through Detroit again. read more

Cat Cora's Taproom - Bill - Wine Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Very good food and service. Still in an airport, but worth the stop for good food and a good selection of beers, including plenty of local brews. read more

Victoria is perhaps the best server/host we've ever had. Engaging, professional, entertainin, genuine read more

Excellent food for an airport! With a very long layover at DTW, I needed lunch, and this place had some of the best reviews I've seen in an airport. I ordered shrimp and grits (despite how far north Detroit is, Cat Cora is from Mississippi). The shrimp and tomato sauce were excellent: very flavorful, seemed fresh, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. The grits were lacking in comparison--while they had a nice flavor, I found them mushier than I'd usually like. That's the main thing keeping me from 5*, along with the rather high price point. read more

Excellent service. Maria was our bartender/server and she was great. Very friendly and made a great martini! We enjoyed the charcuterie board and chatting with her on our way home to NY. The food that was coming out looked good to us though we weren't that hungry and just shared the one appetizer. Everyone around us was cleaning their plate. We would go back if our travels took us to this gate again. read more

Food was awful. I had Korean wings with most of the sauce missing. The cesar salad was just lettuce and stale croutons. The dressing tastes like mayo and vinegar. I like Cat Cora but her name doesn't belong in n that restaurant the quality in comparison to who she is; terrible. I will NEVER, eat there again!!! And those two items were $40!!!!!!!!!! read more

The service was very good. If you're going to have fries as a dish on your menu, youre going to have to do more than some soggy fries with a cpl splashes of vinegar on top and some poorly chopped chives. Tossing fresh crisp fries in a bowl with some generous even spritzes of vinegar, perhaps some parmesan, and teaching the cooks how to cut chives evenly would have went far. The airport is too expensive to settle for a mediocre fry with so many options for establisents. The atmosphere is nice, and clean, staff is attentive. There's enough line cooks back there to make this great. read more

The Angus Burger is da best! It is dazzled with a fried egg and cooked to perfection! The fries are delicious as well. Highly recommend this spot if you are ever in the Detroit Airport! Great service and and a the ambiance is chill. read more

Cat Cora's Taproom - Angus Burger - Wine Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

18$ chicken wings served whole with the smallest appetizer plates in the world. Total mess on the table. Korean flavor tasted as if it came out of a Buffalo Wild Wings bottle. Service was a bit off. Two beer and chicken wings $40.81 before tip. read more

This is a nice quiet place to sit and grab a bite and/or a cocktail. We got the Cobb salad and the chicken sandwich. After I ordered it I read a lot of complaints so I asked for malt vinegar and hot sauce which helped add some flavor to the slaw. Because as others mentioned it is a bit dry and the sriracha yogurt does not compensate for it. Overall tho, I enjoyed the meal and my husband liked the salad as well. I also got the $18 dollar mimosa which was good but obviously pricey for a prosecco with juice. Our service was cordial and we had a 2 hour layover so I wasn't concerned with the quickness in which it arrived. read more