The Royce offers free wine tastings on Wednesday from 6-730pm. They pours during the tasting are a…read moretrue "taste" lol don't expect full pours like you get at Cooper's hawk. However, the tastings are in small groups of about 8 people at a time so you can hear the wine descriptions and interact with the group easily. I ran into a college classmate that I haven't seen in 8 years because we were both running our mouths about how we liked the wine we were tasting. I wasn't a fan of the wines we tasted but I loved the Chardonnay I purchased as we sat around and talked. Conner was a great server and gave excellent recommendations. There are plenty of seating options, including a few couches upstairs. I will be back just to enjoy the atmosphere and have a glass or 2 of the Chardonnay.

Early evening bottle of champagne and charcuterie. Decor is a vibe. Love the selections, music and…read morevibe.

I am so sad this place is closing. I took my girlfriend here recently and we both agreed it's the…read moreabsolute perfect spot for what we have been looking for. Extensive wine list. Fantastic charcuterie board. All at a reasonable price for a downtown restaurant. We will try to visit again before they close the doors and we will be so sad.

Now this was not the typical vertical experience but was my first time here. A friend was excited…read moreover this Lingua Franca wine dinner here. And if course it was on a super cold post snowy day. But we tasted 8 wines paired with calamari,short ribs, tuna,pork belly,etc. And this was fun, not stuffy. Maybe not something you'd do everyday but good to experience. This was expensive but for once i felt the food and service were worth it. The food was paired with wines snd was good. I can see this for a special evening but I'd just come back for a good meal . Close to Opera House and Music Hall areas. There's limited street parking, lots on 2 corners,and the opera garage

We stumbled across Two Birds completely by accident while driving through Indian Village checking…read moreout all the beautiful houses, and I'm so glad we did. I can't believe I'd never heard of this place before! This little cocktail bar is small, cozy, and has such a fun vibe inside. It feels intimate and the service was warm and friendly. The craft cocktails were excellent! We'll definitely be back. Love finding hidden gems like this!

The bar space isn't my vibe but I came to Two Birds for the pop up restaurant. I like that Two…read moreBirds frequently hosts different pop-ups regularly so I'll be returning just for the food. While I waited for my food I ordered a non-alcoholic drink. I like that non-alcoholic drinks are cheaper than alcoholic drinks. Some places want to charge the same amount for both and that's ridiculous to spend over $12-15 for a drink with no alcohol. Service is so-so. I ordered the Imagine non-alcoholic cocktail. The menu states that it is made of guava, lemon, cherry, dulce de leche. Unfortunately, I didn't notice any guava, lemon, or dulce de leche. It was just a cherry drink. I assumed they didn't have the ingredients to make the cocktail I ordered.

This whole place is such a summer vibe. There is a little something for everyone…read more It was a bit confusing when we first arrived. Here is the lay of the land: Check in at the little red table in the center of the outdoor courtyard if you want "full service". - which means eating and drinking at a table with wait staff. It is not seat yourself at the outdoor tables, like we originally thought. There is a nice sized bar indoors and seating at the bar is first come first served. We ordered several of the small plate "snacks" and I can tell you that the hummus is not to be missed. It is served with (homemade?) tortilla chips that are absolutely addictive. They have lots of choices for wine, beer, and cocktails. Towards the back entrance of the property, there is a drink truck where you can also order "walkaway" food and drinks. Not entirely sure where you sit with the food/drinks you order, as most of the seating seemed reserved for full service. Additionally, there is a photo booth for pics (long line) and Warda Patisserie is right next door and accessible through a garden walkway.

Father Forgive Me was named #83 on North America's 50 Best Bars list. It's located in a…read more110-year-old church garage, and there's a beautiful courtyard outside for guests to either sit on the grass or their picnic tables. Just an overall beautiful space. The inside restaurant area is also beautiful. We wanted to sit inside at the bar, so we waited for some seats to open up. If you want to sit outside, all you have to do is order at the bar and they'll serve your drinks in plastic cups for you to take outside. The rhubarb pie punch was so delicious I had to order it twice! Probably one of my favorite cocktails I've ever had. I also ordered the maurixio cattelan, which tasted like ginger ale. For a snack before dinner, we chose to get the burrata and it was so refreshing. The service was great and our bartender was super friendly! The logo with the little lamb is adorable. I bought one of their wine glasses with their logo on it too for just $10.

Ladder 4 provided a unique venue to start a night out in Detroit recently. Set in an old fire…read morestation, the high ceilings and large windows in the front gave the place an open feel. We grabbed a spot immediately at the bar and perused the wine list. Our server was generous with letting us sample before committing to a glass. I tried orange wine for the first time and decided to stick with whites. A Riesling from Saarland hit all the right notes. For food, we ordered shrimp cocktail. 3 plump shrimp over ice with a side of cocktail sauce and shavings of fresh horseradish arrived. We savored every bite. Next up was the venison tartare. It was a unique take on the meat, mild in flavor. I would absolutely order again and recommend. If ladder 4 is on your list to check out, do not hesitate to go. I think you'll find that it's a very satisfying place to visit on a night out.

Such a cool restaurant - in a residential neighborhood just northwest of Corktown - not much around…read moreit! Beautifully renovated and decorated old fire station! Props to the interior designer. Came with a couple of friends. Seated promptly. Cool environment. Had the Sunday dinner - preset dinner. Venison was the main course the night we came. Supplemented it with scallops (amazing Hokkaido ones - huge and perfectly done) and a lamb ragu on pasta (so flavourful and rich) Service was on spot. Drinks were great. Explored the area behind the restaurant - would be an amazing eating and lounging area in warmer months! They have a small garden they source some of their veggies from across the street. Can see why this was a "restaurant to watch" and "most exciting" restaurant as mentioned in Resy awards

I came down on a Sunday evening to listen to house music with my good friend for her birthday and…read morethe venue did not disappoint. We enjoyed the DJ spinning on the patio, chatting with new folks, and playing a game of Sorry! They had a vendor serving up tacos on the patio as well. The wait was about twenty-five minutes for the best street tacos you will have in your life. If you want a good time with awesome music and a gorgeous view... look no further and treat yourself to a stop.

The perfect hidden wine grotto in Corktown. The unassuming front hides a rockin' patio out back and…read morea wine cellar vibe inside. Dj's throughout the week and Reggae Sundays on the patio. They sport a wide variety of wines, sangria slushies and tequilas. Motor City Wine is a great spot to chill.

I'd put their lobster roll head to head with anything in New England. They let the lobster show off…read moreand they're generous with the portion. And the wine pair complements with nice acidity to give it a good backbone to the meal.

Stopped into Cellar 313 after work and it's one of my favorite spots for a weekend cocktail and…read moreappetizers! The staff is extremely hardworking, kind, and helpful! They have an eye for craft cocktails and amazing food. I highly recommend this spot to anyone looking to enjoy themselves!

Pretty good spot met some lovely people here and the bartender Lucas was great will be going back…read morein the near future his service was spot on. My girlfriend and I have a new favorite spot for a quick bite before game day

Food and ambiance! Hidden Detroit gem! Great staff and owner. Personal but professional, quality in…read moreseason food.