Chick's Bar is the quintessential neighborhood pub. The crowd is relaxed and friendly. The drinks are cheap and plentiful. There's always one game or another on their TV. Also, their Fish Fries on Fridays are legendary with long-time residents of the neighborhood. read more

Chick's Bar - the front of the restaurant - Pubs Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Didn't eat any food, but visited for an after-work beverage. Sat for ~15 minutes (being generous here) before anyone noticed me. I kind of had the impression that because I wasn't a regular, nobody would bother to tell me that you have to order at the bar. Being a stubborn mule, I sat at my table and waited patiently. A minute or two before my co-worker arrived, one of the bar patrons asked the bartender if she had taken my drink order yet. She seemed to be shocked to see me and came to take my drink order. Lack of attention to detail. The Killian's on tap was a bargain at less than $2, but tasted a tiny bit funky. My companion liked his Labatt's. I didn't order food, so I can't comment on the quality of these offerings. The place is dark and a bit damp. The bartender, once she realized that our table was occupied, was pleasant. Nobody in the place said a word to either of us except the gentleman who noticed I was sitting there and the bartender. Overall, if I was looking for a place to go every day where people remembered my name, I might make Chick's my neighborhood bar. As someone looking for a brief respite from my daily work grind who doesn't want to hit up a bar every day, this is not the place. Avoid in most circumstances. There are far better bars along this corridor. read more

Upon entering the bar, a server catches my eye and puts down a napkin and asks what you would like. Good sign! The drinks are low priced and good, you get the feeling most patrons live nearby or have been returning here for quite some time. I came fit to the fish fry on Friday sign outside, so I ordered a cod dinner and a lake perch dinner. Both dinners and a cocktail came up to $24. Impressive cause the dinners were excellent, crispy fresh fish and fries along with a tasty scratch coleslaw. The kitchen staff frying the fish came out to say their fish fry was the best around, and I agree. Portions were good for one serving there won't be any leftover. Come for the fish fry and stay cause you're welcome. read more

Chick's Bar - the back of the bar - Pubs Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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It may seem odd to give 5 stars to an old neighborhood bar on a Detroit street corner, but after one Friday night fish fry, I was sold. Chick's Bar has apparently been an establishment since the 1940s, and it's definitely got that atmosphere of a true neighborhood bar, where regular customers are treated like family. I don't venture to the city of Detroit very often, but I may have to for an order of the fried shrimp. Not liking seafood, I made the rookie mistake of ordering a cheeseburger on fish fry night. You are supposed to order some sort of fatty, buttery, scrumptiously fried seafood. When my medium cooked burger came to me dead last and looking much more well done than I had ordered, I learned my lesson. My dear friend took pity on me, and offered me three of her fried shrimp, explaining she had plenty to go around. They were so tasty. To be honest, my burger was not bad by any means. It just wasn't cooked the way I ordered it, but after a bite of the shrimp, all was forgiven in my book. Perhaps drinking beer also helped My friends' grandmother who is quite the gambler (go Granny!) was with us that night. See, it really is a neighborhood type bar, where else can you drink with your 23-year-old friends, their parents and their grandmother? So, she got the whole table playing pull tab lotto games. Someone had a $20 winner, but mostly, we just lost and had piles of pull tab tickets scattered across the table. The bar also has Keno for you fellow gamblers. The only downsides to this bar are the location because being in Detroit at night is scary (which is why I fully recommend traveling with a buddy, if not an army, in this city) and that you will reek of fish when you leave. (Tip: You may want to Febreeze your clothing, if you plan to go anywhere else in public afterwards.) I leave you with four words Friday night fish fry! read more

Wow, haven't been here in 25 years. Still a great Friday fish fry. Lake perch, shrimp and cod combo dinner and a beer, $12! Best fish fry in Detroit. Can't recommend this place enough. read more

Food amazing, beer cheap, staff friendly, ambiance comfortable... Literally the perfect local dive bar with a fish fry Friday that may be the best I have ever had... The $6 perch dinner with fries, slaw and bread is as delicious as it is affordable. For the $6 I got 4 large pieces of cod... Blew my mind. read more

If you love old neighborhood pubs, Chick's Bar should be on your list of places to visit. Their fish fry on Friday is fantastic. The bar has a lot of character and is a great place to kill a little time. read more

I'm here now and everything and everyone is amazing. Especially the bartender "Marty". Can't wait to come back for the food. I'm sure it's just as good as the service. read more

The onion rings and the whole chicken wings are delicious and the food is reasonably priced and I must agree with the others even with new owners the Friday Fish Fry is amazing that cod is great. Myself and my family meet there every Friday for fish. Let me add the this bar has been brought to life with fresh new carpeting, clean and many other updates. I've found the staff to be very friendly and welcoming read more

Great bar bad location... There food is great but there are bums in the parking lot..

Chick's was a great discovery. There is brand new ownership but the same regulars that have been coming for years. Really great, down to earth people who make you feel right at home. Their outdoor area reminds me of a classic Austin bar. Can't wait until they get the kitchen back up and going this week. I'm a new regular now! read more

I live out of state now, but I'm here for two weeks and it's Lent, so fish on Fridays is the call. A couple years ago I tried Chick's for their Friday night fish fry at the recommendation of a friend. The bar was in an ok part of Detroit (I'm female and I went alone), and when I walked in around 7:30 on a Friday night it was crowded with what seemed like mostly regulars. The TV was on, music was going, and I went to the bar to put in my food order. The wait staff was friendly but very busy with no time to chit-chat. I ordered my beer (icy cold, yesss) and waited for my take-out. Around 10 minutes later my order arrived, so I went to pay and chatted with some customers who were friendly enough. When I got home and we dug in, we were treated to the most wonderful fried fish dinner ever! I could tell the oil used to fry it was fresh because the fish was so darn delicious. I remember thinking it was the best I'd ever tasted. The fries that came with the order were fresh and thick, not some frozen bagged garbage. They also throw in a couple slices of bread (marbleld, but not rye) in case you want to make a sandwich. I seem to recall a big pickle, too. So I am headed back to Chick's tonight, the first Friday of Lent, and I expect to be overwhelmed... again... and without putting a dent in my wallet (very reasonably priced). Yummm! read more

i second the other two reviewers. Chick's is perfect for a cheap beer and a fish fry. cool neighborhood bar. friendly staff and patrons.

Awesome food, employees are all really nice and accomodating, great little place to get away for some good food and cheap beer. I usually go on Fridays for the BEST Fish Fry around. Try the Perch and the Shrimp! read more

This is a great place to relax and unwind, be it weekdays after work, or the weekend the friday fish frys are good, but back in the day they were standing room only. New management? Not sure, but the foods' good great soup! The biggest problem I have is that each and EVERY time I've visited, I have been asked to move from my seat for someone else. Really. So is it me, because I find that odd. The bartender actually followed me outta the bar. Scary. read more