Only place around to get quiet, peaceful rest from the day. Great drinks and soothing vibes.read more

We stopped in on a Saturday evening and this place was already busy and packed. Luckily, we found a…read morespot at the bar where service was a little slow but friendly. My espresso martini was simply average. However, my husband's drink was absolutely delicious. It was called a Naruto's Express.

Delicious! Yummy appetizer with gluten free crackers. Great cocktails and mocktails! Friendly staff!read more

We were a group of 3 who wanted to be seated outside on a hot and sticky Michigan day. Luckily…read morethere was a nice breeze. Ok make that 2 of 3 that wanted to be outside. As we followed our greeter to our table I kept screaming in my mind "no no no no no not that table no!" and she sat us at a table in full blasting sun. Nevermind the fact that there was a whole shaded section in the back part of the patio area. The rest of my group said it was fine and a beam of sun slowly bore a hole through my chest. Drink orders were up. I ordered a fabulous cross between a Moscow Mule and a Mojito. A+++ for the drinks. Mine was loaded with fresh mint from their garden. Same grade for our waitress who explained the drinks in detail and ended with "ugh- are you sure you want to sit at this table straight in the sun?" The other two said it was fine. I was ready to move, but was out voted. She continued to check in regularly and brought extra water. Most items on the menu were hot. I considered the fish, but we all landed on appetizers and we would just bounce from place to place for bites and drinks. We ordered the charcuterie board and the lavender lemon whip with bread and cucumbers for the 3 of us. The charcuterie board was the large version and had minimal offerings. It wasn't full and pretty. It was little piles of each thing on a board. This one definitely wasn't making it into Better Homes and Gardens magazine. There was a little pile of mixed nuts, a little pile of lose green grapes, a little pile of lose red grapes - not all grapes pristine or large and none were on the vine. There were 3 little piles of cubed cheese and 2 types of sliced sausage and sliced pepperoni. There were 8 crackers that were wheat thin size. This matters because we had some onion jam on the board and a nice serving of mustard. There really wasn't anything to put them on except for the 8 little crackers. That part was weird. These weren't elevated offerings. I could have picked up any of these at Walmart. They were not elevated quality either. We also got a lavender lemon infused whip which was their answer to tzatziki sauce. It was excellent but again, we were given so much of the sauce without a bunch to put it on. The cucumbers were sliced lengthways and there was a lovely bread that tasted like sourdough. There was 6 pieces of bread, and these were not particularly large pieces. A lot more would have been needed to use all of the sauce they gave. The proportions were off. All together the bill was over $100 for the 3 drinks and appetizers. If I ever did go back I won't order food based on what I experienced. There are too many other great options within walking distance.

Great service sitting at the bar for an early afternoon brunch on a Saturday! Drinks were…read morewell-made and the food was delicious. Good portion of shrimp in the appetizer spicy Shrimp and the dressing on the mixed greens served under the shrimp is to-die-for! I wanted a bowl to take home. Lol Great spot in downtown ferndale. Will be back!

Sorry for the half-eaten burger, but it looked so good I couldn't wait!…read more I ordered the Smash Burger with smoked Gouda, and that's a combination I didn't know I needed. It was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. And those Cajun lemon pepper fries? Easily one of the highlights of the meal. My wife ordered the Pineapple Bowl, and she absolutely loved it. The presentation alone was a 10/10, but it tasted just as good as it looked. For drinks, I had the Smoked Old Fashioned... actually, two of them. That should tell you everything you need to know. My wife had the Lemon Upside Down and the Ginger Spice, and both were refreshing and well-balanced. We're giving Nine Kitchen & Bar a solid 4.5/5. The only reason we're holding back that last half-star is because we already want to come back and explore more of the menu before calling it a perfect five. Overall, this was an excellent first experience with great food, creative cocktails, and a fun atmosphere. We'll definitely be back.

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 $$

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!

Amazing food, top notch & creative cocktails (with booze clearly but appropriately coming through,…read morewhich I appreciate), and a cozy warmly lit interior. Lina my bartender was really kind, efficient with orders, and helpful in answering my questions about the area. Would recommend, will definitely be back!

It's a cool, dark cocktail bar. Stopped in for a drink after dinner at Como's which is attached…read more Had an excellent old fashioned. They have some food that comes out of Como's kitchen, and share the rear entrance and bathrooms. We liked the vibe and the drinks, worth a stop for sure.

The Soho Bar is the place you wanna be. It's a cross mix of tons of different kinds of people who…read moremake Detroit great! The waitstaff can handle the massive crowds they get and they quite often host karaoke here with some very talented singers.

BIPOC folks not welcome here, beware! They're deleting critical reviews as well. There are multiple…read morereports of bartenders racially profiling customers. Absolutely unacceptable

Fun spot attached to Tigerlilly in Ferndale. I think it's meant as a speakeasy, but the "secret"…read moredoor is always open and you can just sort of walk in ask to be seated there. And just like the name suggests, it's a tiki themed joint with rum forward drinks in fun cups. They have a nice cocktail menu with some variety so you're not stuck with tiki drinks if that's not your thing. The menu is the same as Tigerlilly, so you're getting great food and good drinks.

Mai Tiki in Ferndale is such a great spot. It's the speakeasy connected to Tiger Lilly, and the…read morewhole place is lively and energetic. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming. Every recommendation they gave us was excellent, but honestly everything we saw on the menu or walk by looked incredible. I had the sticky shrimp bao buns, edamame, pork belly ramen, the dragon roll, and the spicy tuna roll (shared b/c it's a lot of food. lol). Every dish was packed with flavor. The bao buns were amazing, the pork belly ramen was rich and comforting and such a large portion, and both sushi rolls were super fresh and really well done. One of the coolest parts is that it's a hidden speakeasy space connected to Tiger Lilly. You get the same incredible food menu but with even more drink options, which makes the experience even better. If you're going with friends and want to share a bunch of different things, this is the perfect place to do it. Everything we ordered was fantastic and it made for such a fun dinner.

A nicer version of a dive bar, with everything clean and in good condition. Staff is nice, small…read moretap list. Small sidewalk patio area. Sports TVs. Parking is an issue, very limited Woodward parking otherwise parking down a long side street.

If you don't mind paying an extra $2 for ice, please stop by. Uneventful, suce bar with, billiards,…read moreair hickey and a dj booth.