I love the charm and aesthetics of this spot, large space, live music, refurbished factory of some sort. But this is a prime example of the don't let looks fool you. I have been here a handful of time the bar staff is always rude and annoyed that I am ordering a drink. Once maybe I would understand because I came within a half hour of closing, but every time? But outside the personality issues of the bar staff, the food is fine and the drinks are also fine if a little bit on the light pour side. I usually try a place a few times before reviewing if I had a bad experience, but I have to tell you, I think I'm giving up on this spot read more

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Great place, as always, even when Janelle and her drunken friends cause a big ruckus and start swearing at staff. I felt bad for some of the more level headed members of her group. Staff handled the incident quite well. Honestly, this place is great! read more

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Dinner with the in-laws was a blast here! The service was very prompt and food was very well made. I enjoyed that the space was dimly lit and the architecture was really cool to look at! I got a burger and fries, which was pretty good. Others at the table got the tortellini special and fish and chips, both were generous portions and delicious! Will definitely have to come back this summer to check out the cute patio area. read more

Cork & Gabel - Burger - Comfort Food Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Cork & Gabel and the nearby businesses have a free shuttle to Ford Field for home Lions games, so Nate and I met up with a friend for brunch before hopping on the shuttle. The shuttle is included with the purchase of 2 drinks or you can buy a ticket for $5. The parking lot at Cork & Gabel is free to park in, and it was easy for us to get on the highway to head home after we got back. Super convenient and so much cheaper than paying for closer parking. Our shuttle driver Darryl was great and on time! We had an awesome server at Cork & Gabel and a tasty brunch. We were seated outside on the patio but they have a shaded area, which was nice for the 80 degree day! I got the Caesar salad which was perfectly dressed and had lots of cheese. Nate got the garden omelette, which was super tasty and had plenty of feta. I loved it. I did laugh at the potatoes because it was just 3 boiled baby red potatoes on the side - not really what I think of for breakfast potatoes but honestly the rest of the food was delicious. Drinks were strong and they had some interesting cocktails on their menu. Coffee was also available. I would definitely go here again even if we weren't in need of the shuttle! read more

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I've eaten here twice now, and I have to say -- I love the vibe. This place sits right in the middle of a happening part of the Detroit scene. From the outside, you'll notice a big, heavy, very cool door -- almost hidden -- which adds to the speakeasy feel when you finally step inside. They have a great craft beer selection, too. I tried one that tasted exactly like Skittles -- playful, bright, and absolutely delicious. The fish and chips were a total home run: crispy, flavorful, and comforting in the best way. The little donut dessert was amazing -- light, warm, and addicting. And don't even get me started on the chicken pasta... truly to die for. Every dish hit the mark. Its location is special as well -- just down from the old Tiger Stadium and right across from the beautifully restored Michigan Central Train Station, which makes a stunning backdrop for your dining experience. They also have a very cool outdoor space that looks perfect for private parties -- hip, spacious, and stylish. Bonus: they offer private parking, which is a huge win in this area. I honestly can't wait to go back. Great food, great vibe, and a slice of Detroit energy done right. read more

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3.5 rounded up! The service was great and we loved the open and very Corktown-y vibe in here. The food was decent- nothing that knocked my socks off, but a decent meal. I do feel like if we were beer drinkers, we would've liked this spot a little bit more! They were able to sub some GF items for me (cucumbers for the dip trio, which was really yummy) but didn't have GF buns, which would've changed which entree I got. If my beer friends are in town, I'll bring them here! read more

My wife and I came here for an early dinner ahead of a Tigers game. We were about 50/50 on liking this place. My wife had the Cajun beef tips, which she loved. Great flavor and a very large portion - she couldn't eat it all. I, on the other hand, ordered the Schnitzel BLT, mainly because I wouldn't get this meal anywhere else. Was hoping for something wonderful but was left deeply unimpressed. The bread was burnt and the sandwich itself was incredibly dry. I mean DRY. In order for me to consume it, I had to deconstruct the entire thing and just ate the schnitzel and bacon. Lesson learned. We also had the calamari as an appetizer, which we both liked. The bartenders were friendly and responsive and the place is pretty cool inside, but this was a 1 and done for me. Regarding the business reaching out...I was not asked if I wanted something different. I was told however 'you should have told me'. I was hungry so I wasn't looking for a replacement. Perhaps someone should have noticed the black crust before bringing it out? Just a thought. Appreciate the quick response though. Thanks for that read more

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Great ambiance and Parking! The service was quick and effective! Burgers were great. Nice beer selection. Love the vibe there in cork town. Nice bar and the mixologist was working it! read more

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1. Great cocktails 2. Great food 3. Awesome location too 4. Corktown is a cool place to visit. read more

I enjoyed my experience at cork and gabel . It was a busy football game day. Standard setting with a lot of brown wood. My food was delicious and the spread for my toast tasted homemade in the best possible way. Everything was fresh and my mimosa with ginger was outstanding!!! I forgot to grab photos of my food but my western omelette was super tasty. read more

Cork & Gabel - The best mimosa ever!!! It's ginger and something else... - Comfort Food Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Fantastic food! I loved the lamb bolognese. Wow!!!! Perfection! The sauce is incredible. The citrus cream on top was lovely. My friend enjoyed her döner kebab and fries. Delicious cocktails. I had the Two Pumps and my friend had the She Told Me She Loves Me and we enjoyed both. The servings are generous so we didn't need an appetizer. I appreciate the free parking lot. Great location in Corktown, right by the Michigan Central Station. Spacious interior. There is a back room in case the main room fills up. Cozy vibes with warm lighting. Courtney provided excellent service and made great recommendations. I look forward to coming back. read more

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Stopped by the Cork & Gabel for dinner after visiting the train station. The server was very attentive and accommodating! The pretzel appetizer and salad tasted delicious! There was background music but it did not make it difficult to hear our conversation! read more

Cork & Gabel - Pretzel Appetizer - Comfort Food Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Amazing service, delicious food, and cool atmosphere. Casual without being a dingy hole in the wall. It felt modern and approachable at the same time. The menu wasn't super unique, but it doesn't need to be when everything on it is excellent. Great salads, fries, and drinks (I'm not a big drinker at all but absolutely loved the blackberry/sage/coconut one). There are a lot of places in the city that cater to a specific type of food or are overly date-y. I feel like this spot is super versatile and would work for all types of outings. There's something on the menu for everyone. read more

Great Ambience and wonderful service. Lots of options on the menu. We will be back. Burger was perfect. Drinks were great. Good music. read more

Cork & Gabel - Apple a day cocktail. So yummy. Had the burger it was great. Ariana was our waitress and she was wonderful. Neat place. - Comfort Food Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Not my favorite spot. Doris approved but on your own risk. Don't go here for food or service. Food isn't worth it. There's not one thing I'd tell you to try. Three apps. Three mains- nothing to write home about and I sent my pasta back. It was so spicy I choked on it. The vibe is cool. Where you can go in and be silly and be yourself. No need to dress up. Drink are good and priced for the strength. read more

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Very cool structure. Located right next to the train station. Staff is friendly. Food was very good. I enjoy their pastas and my date loves their kielbasa and kraut, which I agree is great. Their cocktails are amazing. read more

Our group of six happened to go here after an afternoon Tigers Game. I'm giving it five stars as it hit multiple check boxes for food, service and ambiance for the type of place it was. I like what another reviewer wrote; something along the lines that "it was approachable and not pretentious ". That's exactly how we found it-a cool, industrial building very near the renovated train station. The O.F.A.F cocktail was outstanding. We've never seen a smoked infused bourbon drink in a box-clever. The wings, crab cake and fried cheese were all shared as an appetizer and were quite delicious. I won't describe each entree we had, but we tried the Crab cake, chicken Marcella, Caesar salad with chicken, schnitzel BLT, wings and pub salad-all were very generous in size and were very tasty. We shared the waffle dessert and the doughnut dessert-two incredibly delicious concoctions. We'll be back. read more

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My boyfriend and I stopped in on a whim around 5:30pm on a Saturday. He had gotten the sausage and sauerkraut and I got the C&G Burger both dishes were tasty and came out promptly. Drinks had their own little quirk and spin on them and were delicious. There was a lot to look at very nice open clean space. Would love to return in the summer time and enjoy the outside portion. There was 3 main bartenders they all assisted us at some point during the visit. There wasn't many other patrons at this time. Would recommend read more

Great food and service. Drinks were well made and price was reasonable for my meal. I will be back.

We went on a slow day and I had the traditional german style kielbasa and cabbage recommended by the waitress. The food was honestly pretty average. The mixed drinks weren't shaken. The menu overall is rather simple but there are plenty of beer options. The staff was absolutely awesome so there is no complaints about the service. The kitchen is open and visible at your seating which is a cool look!. read more

Went here for the first time with my friend. I was impressed. The service was very good. I had the special of the night- encrusted walleye. It was very tasty! My friend had the steak siciliano. She really liked it. I tried it but it tasted a bit vinegary to me. Had the bread with the 3 dips. It was ok but wouldn't order that again. I think next time I will get the lamb pasta (not looking at menu so I forget what they call it). The chocolate waffle with ice cream was yummy. I will go back. Fun atmosphere. read more

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Amazing food and atmosphere, and love the drinks. We were visiting the Michigan Central Station and the restaurant is right up the street. We will definitely be returning!! read more

Oh yes! Sunday brunch spectacular, extensive menu. Friendly service. The interior is a steam punk-ish kind of visual feast. Fair prices & delicious noshes. read more

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Great Corktown location walkable to MCS and many shops and bars. Got in easy - no waiting. Looks like there's some community seating, room for big parties, and smaller booths. Food was outstanding and came out quickly. Cool old building - need to read up on its history. We came in on a cold fall evening. Will come back in spring or summer when outdoor area is open. read more

After the first home game of the ALDS and watching the Tigers beat up on Cleveland, we needed some dinner a bit away from the stadium. Cork & Gabel was the choice, any even though it was busy, we got a table without too much of a wait. My dad picked the schnitzel BLT, and it was huge. He ended up taking half home. I had the kielbasa and kraut - the sausage was perfectly cooked and the kraut was mild and delicious. The accompanying German potato salad was the surprise here, super tasty and with a little kick. A very nice portion, I ended up taking a little home that was a great breakfast. The exterior and interior are really cool, you can see the heritage of the shop. Service was ok, even giving an allowance for them being fairly full. I had to track the server down for boxes, and the check, but otherwise it was fine. This is a really cool place with an interesting menu, give it a try! read more

Our bartender was so nice, the food was so amazing and nicely proportioned, I had the D.B.J. Burger and fries. The drinks we had were pretty and tasty. It was a nice atmosphere too, we also got a bit of a lesson on how the entrance was made. It was a fun first time experience for myself and my cousin. read more

Cork & Gabel - Ursula's Revenge - Comfort Food Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Absolutely love this place. Great ambiance conversion of a auto repair spring shop to a hip restaurant. We were here earlier in year for a wedding venue that was awesome! So the wife tried the lobster ravioli topped with large shrimp. The sauce and lobster filled ravioli were to die for. My son and I both tried the fish and chips and agreed it was a 6 Star****** Our waiter dud a excellent job as well. We will be back to explore more of the menu. read more

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As many times as I've been at Cork and Gable, I always notice something in the decor that I missed. This restaurant is a feast for the eyes and the taste buds. A reconstructed industrial spot the service is excellent and John, the bartender, is a wizard with bourbon bloody Mary's. Come in and enjoy the menu and the ambience. read more

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The food is amazing! Ambiance is loud and echoing and the service is rude and not approachable. Every question was met with eye rolls and attitude. There were comments from the bartender that we look much older than our ID's - in a rude way (not joking way) and once our food was served we couldn't get more drinks or service again. It wasn't a busy night, we just wanted a beer and good food to chill and instead we were insulted and felt very uncomfortable. Looking back we should have just left after the initial service problems rather than stayed and ordered food. Disappointing because the food was so good but not good enough for us to go back or recommend it to others. read more

Cork & Gabel - Lamb pasta - it's a must! - Comfort Food Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Stopped in last night after a Yelp event. We decided to try the 3 for $35 they were offering for the Let's do Dinner week. Caesar salad, fried dubliner cheese and wild mushroom ravioli were the offerings. The salad and fried cheese were great. The ravioli was good but REALLY oily. My date poured the oil onto another plate before he finished his. Service was quick and our server was friendly. Live music was a nice touch - Joe Smith seems to be a regular performer and we enjoyed how he put his own spin on songs he covered. We will be back to try more food and I especially want to try their brunch. read more

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Second visit and reflecting on my combined experience. C&G has a great atmosphere, and service is on par with how busy they are. The flavors of the dishes are right on point, but I just cannot recommend the Eggs Bennies, which are prepared overcooked with solid yokes and English Muffin base so tough, I needed to disassemble mine and eat by hand (since the butter knives served with the dish do not cut through them). Otherwise, the dishes and craft cocktails are worth a visit, it's a great place for friends to catch up and enjoy a lazy brunch on the weekend! read more

Cork & Gabel - Comfort Food Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Great location, great views, great service, drinks were great! Food was ok. Bacon was very crispy! Too crispy. Appetizers were very good! 3.75 out of 5. read more

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We enjoy Cork and Gabel multiple times each month. The staff are always great, kind, friendly and courteous. The food is excellent and very consistent every time we are here. Tonight, ther was a large group of older adults who confronted their staff after being asked to leave. The staff handled it very well and kept the rest of the patrons safe. Great job to their staff! read more

Another excellent dinner at cork and gabel. I cannot recommend more. Excellent drinks even better and food. We unfortunately were privy to a drunken party that were asked to leave. Aggressive with staff (throwing drinks and food). Incident was quickly shut down by chef and bar staff keeping the environment safe for all. So sad that these trashy people acted like spring breakers instead of the fifty plus years olds that they were. Thanks cork and gabel for handling this issue safely and efficiently. read more

My friends and I got kicked out for being too drunk! We were all sober. They only took half of our table's order and got mad when we called them out on it. Total bullshit. Avoid this place at all costs!!! read more

We went to Cork & Gabel for my daughter's graduation brunch, and the entire experience was fantastic! From start to finish, the service was excellent--our waiter Dan truly went above and beyond. He was friendly, attentive, and made sure everything was perfect. A big shoutout to the cooks and attendees as well--the food was delicious and beautifully prepared. I would highly recommend Cork & Gabel to anyone looking for a top-notch dining experience. Again, Dan is the man--absolutely outstanding service! read more

The ambiance here is incredible and I think it's worth going just for that. The interior is huge and it's very industrial and unique, so that added a lot to the experience. I went to try it out with a friend and we shared some appetizers, including the calamari, which I enjoyed. We both ended up ordering the German doner kebabs as our main. The sandwiches were good, but I would say it's pretty classic bar food in terms of quality, nothing special, but definitely hits the spot. The service was great and the staff was really friendly. read more

Cork & Gabel - Quick fried calamari - Comfort Food Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Perfect bar food, I had the fries and w cheese and they were a hit. Service was outstanding and they offered easy parking access for Corktown. I enjoyed the small birthday bash read more

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Came here for dinner. I got the shrimp alfredo. The food was pretty bland and unseasoned.. I wasn't even able to eat for another 10 minutes after receiving my food because my silverware was dirty. I got THREE different sets of dirty silverware. I don't blame the waitress, whoever rolled those silverware needs to be more attentive. I ended up asking for plastic ware that ended up being way too cheap and flimsy to eat that heavy pasta with. The worst part is that I was so excited to try this place. Then for the price!! Absolutely not. Never coming back. read more

Cork & Gabel - Shrimp Alfredo - Comfort Food Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Towards the end of the night hanging out with some friends, we popped in Cork and Gable to have a last drink. It is a really neat space. They have a lot of craft drinks that are very tasty. I would love to go back for another night and try the food. read more