Experience photo-documented. Street parking. Menu was interesting. Avo Toast was overrated for the price. Brussels Sprouts were delicous. Coffee was OK. Thankfully they had half and half. Service was good. She seemed like she has done this her WHOLE life, but confused about what a Red Eye was. Ambiance. Beautiful loo and decor. Nice lighting and furniture. Space allows for working and study towards the front of the restaurant. Overall, good. But too pricey. Take friends here to impress. read more

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I was pleased with this dining experience although I think it was overpriced. The red snapper was delicious but very difficult to eat. I had bones in every bite. The skirt steak was good but not seasoned well. Carrot cake was average but the bread pudding was delicious. Drinks were pricy too. Service was good albeit a bit slow, especially on the backend of dinner but the server was very nice. Decor is pretty nondescript. All that being said, had the meal been $50 less, I'd give it 4 star rating. read more

Host Utica - Red snapper - American Near Me - Utica, Michigan

Service was top notch. Our waiter was incredibly knowledgeable with infectious enthusiasm for the unique drink and gastronomy creations. Food was delicious with generous portion sizes for the price. Drink menu was unique & well curated, Wish I hadn't driven so I could have tried more Learned that the natural "wet-dog" smell that accompanies raw egg foam in a drink can be tempered with a lemon peel expression! **HIGHLY RECOMMEND** read more

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We went there last night and ordered the short rib, flat iron steak, halibut and the pork ragout pappardelle. We started off with the beet and ricotta salad delicious. Drinks were delicious and so was our bottle of wine. Service was top notch. I would highly recommend this place for dinner. read more

On a bustling Sunday afternoon, Utica Host was an excellent brunch spot to check out. As I stepped inside, the air buzzed with energy as clinks of glasses blended in with joyful chatter. With its modern white aesthetic with a touch of brick rustic and flora accents, Host definitely knows how to dress up a space in style. The service was alright. For some reason, they kept making minor mistakes here and there, but they were quick to address them for the most part. Altogether, everyone we interacted with was amicable. For the food portion of the brunch, we were given a small select menu designed by a featured rotating chef. How creative! I love the fact that they are willing to highlight multiple chefs and give each one time to shine. I got the chicken and waffles with a matcha tea latte. The latte was standard and run-of-the-mill. Nothing too crazy to tak about there. The chicken and waffles though was quite the interesting rendition. The 3 half puck sized waffles were delightfully sweet and had an interesting sugar crunch to each bite that contrasted really well with the 2 fried well-seasoned chicken tenders. The flavors were all there, but I would have liked for the fried chicken to be slightly more juicy and crispy. And maybe its just me, but although the portion was satiating, I wish there was a tad bit more food on the plate, especially for the price. Overall, an above average place to take a nice date or rally your friends and family to. I definitely want to come back for dinner and maybe even try the pizza place upstairs, Pizza Del Nino. read more

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So glad we decided to stop in. I did not know they did guest chefs here. This review is for Chef Ken Miller doing his Yarrow menu right now, until August 3rd. Drove in and sat at the bar on a Thursday night. Host is always really pretty inside and the drinks are great and great prices too! We started with the Dutch pancakes... and omg, literally melt in your mouth! I mean they were so good, we ordered more! One of the best things we've ever had, an absolute must! Then had the hamachi crudo... and again sooo delicious. It was fresh and light. Next we had the chips and dip.. again delish and not your average chips and dip. It was a great snack with the drinks. Husband had the duck and I had the trout for dinner. Oh my... both were fantastic! The flavors and the combination of everything the chef did was just incredible. When we received our bill, we were shocked! With 2 drinks each, few apps, and 2 dinners... anywhere else would've been over $150, especially with that kind of quality food and presentation. We will def go back before he leaves! read more

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Service couldve been a little better. Otherwise, the food was really good. Big portions. The latte i got was good as well. Ambiance was very cool and hipster like. I was a visitor, i would go back if i was ever in town again. read more

The best restaurant ever!! We been here multiple times and love the staff, ambiance, along with their rotating food menus every month and seasonal hand made cocktails! read more

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Host is dynamic and one-of-a-kind that brings Downtown Utica to new heights. You've got an iconic atmosphere, top-notch cocktails and rotating chefs that create a phenomenal culinary experience every visit! You can tell every detail was meticulously thought out when designing the space. Their rotating flower wall is one of my favorite design aesthetics Their brunch is also fantastic, and in addition to the guest chef dinner menu, Host has their wood-fired pizza from 5p-10p Thurs-Sat. If you have a business meeting or special gathering, consider utilizing their beautiful private space on the second floor! read more

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I love trying different restaurants and this place feels like trying a new restaurant every month. I could tell you everything I've tried, but you're going to try something new bc the menu changes! The restaurant "hosts" various chefs & changes the menu and theme. The food is always excellent featuring different cuisines and flavors. I have actually NEVER been disappointed here. I've experienced several different cuisine styles here, and fell in love with them. Their Peruvian menu was so good they actually hired the chef (big win). I highly recommend this place and I'd love to hear what you think. Right now (Dec '24) I think they have a "New American" menu which I can't wait to try. I'm even sorry I didn't post anything about this place before. Food choice ~excellent Presentation~exciting Flavor~outstanding Service~ always fun. They can get busy. I've been lucky and we usually miss the big rush, but reservations are always a good idea here. read more

Friends invited us to check out Host in Utica. The decor is inviting, and the staff is welcoming. We were able to snag the last available table, but I would make a reservation for next time. We ordered a variety of dishes - peach cobbler monte cristo, chicken and french toast, shakshuka, and the spicy chicken sandwich. The cajun lemon aioli that came with the spicy chicken was delicious, and the cayenne pecan maple sauce on the french toast was a great mix of sweet and spicy. Host is a great option for brunch, dinner, or to just grab some dessert! read more

Host Utica - Spicy chicken sandwich - American Near Me - Utica, Michigan

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Perfect place for a date night. This place is beautifully decorated. We could grab a seat as we reserved well in advance. The staff here are all really friendly and welcoming. She helped me choose a veggie option from the menu as per my palette. Also they offer wood-fire pizzas over the weekend, for which we requested customisation and they worked our request out. I'm glad they helped. Unfortunately couldn't try any chef's special as very limited vegetarian options on the menu. Overall a wonderful experience. Will definitely come again to drop by the bar. Cocktails are presented well, we tried old fashioned, love note, and miss those days! All of them were just perfect. read more

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Always changing menu, great choices. Ambiance is very eclectic. Service is quick and friendly. read more

Host Utica - American Near Me - Utica, Michigan

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Enjoyed a wonderful dinner here last night. Luckily I had made a reservation, because this new spot in town was busy! The atmosphere was lively and I loved the decor. As with most places these days, it was a bit too loud for me (but manageable). Our waitress was awesome, and catered to my sister's special requests - including getting words "printed" on the foam of her cocktail, which I'll admit was pretty cool. I decided to go with the Flannel Jams and loved it, then moved to the Conjuring Spring which was equally good. The only negative was that it took a really long time for our drinks to come out, but they're probably still finding their groove as a new restaurant. For food, we split the scallops and the lamb bolognese. The scallops were divine, and served on a bed of yummy butternut squash risotto. My sister and I both didn't care much for the lamb dish, and would choose something else next time. I'm looking forward to seeing how their menu expands with the addition of the pizza oven and I'll also be back to try their brunch! read more

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We had brunch and it was amazing! The service was spot on and I love the overall feeling of the restaurant. I highly recommend it!

Such a great experience at Host! It was fairly easy to make a reservation for a Thursday night. I love how they have a rotating menu and T he restaurant was very aesthetically pleasing as well. We ordered the pollo Milanese which was so good that I forgot to take a picture of it. The sword of mizu drink was delicious, very refreshing and light. Definitely would come back to try the food again. read more

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The servers were not very accommodating and rude. Despite the online reservations stating that you are limited to a 90 minute stay (which I understand) they kicked us out only after an hour had passed, when we had waited a half an hour for our food to come out. We also were not just lingering and chatting, we both were still finishing our drinks. It is not ideal to be kicked out after an hour and forced to chug your drink at a nice establishment that we wanted to go to enjoy our time out and treat ourselves. They are only focused on getting as much money as possible rather than providing a nice customer experience. They should follow the policies and procedures stated on their website that you are entitled to a 90 minute stay. read more

We have been to host twice in the last week, once for brunch and once for dinner. I will start off by saying the food was incredible both times and the service was very friendly. The problem we had both times was that the drink and food service is relatively slow in respect to the time limit they give you at the table. Both times we were asked to leave when they brought us the bill. I understand the time limit and turning tables as this is a business, but kicking out current customers due to a time limit because the service can't keep up with their own time limit is unacceptable. The food and customer service makes me want to go back but hard to when management's rules are holding customers to a different time expectation than their own bar and kitchen. read more

Fantastic dining experience here for dinner! The current menu is Moroccan and we thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. We started with the seafood egg rolls, didn't taste much seafood but they were tasty. We also had the artichoke pizza which was nice and light. I had the lamb tajine which was so tender and had the most interesting spice combination. The pastries are also rotating and the pumpkin cheesecake we tried was divine! I would absolutely come back to try more of the menu. The cocktails are also very interesting with many non traditional ingredients and the service is so good. Everyone we interacted with was smiling and friendly and helpful! read more

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I went to Host back in November during their Moroccan chef visitation and the menu was absolutely phenomenal. The decor was beautiful inside but seating is a little tight for people who like a little space in people tables. The hostess was very kind and our waitress was lovely. We had delicious cocktails and food. I can't wait to go back. I had a dish I believe was called "Grandmothers Chicken" and I still think about it months later. read more

Host Utica - American Near Me - Utica, Michigan

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Awesome brunch menu! Both breakfast and lunch options! Great service! Would definitely go again!

I'm from California and I'm used to wine bars like this place! Once I sat down Amanda and Veronica greeted us with big smiles and explained the wines that we didn't know! Come here for ambience and great wine and food! read more

Host Utica - American Near Me - Utica, Michigan

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We had breakfast there and the food was incredible. We got an omelette and tees leches pancakes, some of the best breakfast food we've ever had!!The waitress was amazing and overall service was excellent. We love the feel of Host Utica, especially for breakfast/brunch on a weekday. Overall 10/10 experience. read more

Host Utica - Tres leches pancakes - American Near Me - Utica, Michigan

Awesome vibe and atmosphere. Service was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. Also recd a follow up phone from Michael Ivkov thanking us for coming in. Highly recommend! read more

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Went in for their winter menu. Overall good experience. The ambience for the holidays was very charming. Tried a handful of their craft cocktails. All top of the line and very unique. Hard to choose as the cocktail menu was so expansive. We were dispensed they were out of salmon, chicken and pizza by 8:30 on a Friday night. Kind of frustrating for such a limited menu. Food all had a little spice to it. The brisket dish was tender and the pork shank was very filling and flavorful. The burger was over cooked. Ordered it medium and was cooked all the way through and did not hold together like a good juicy patty should. Needed a little more pizazz for an expensive burger. read more

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Celebrating years of friendship at Host! We absolutely loved our meals and the drinks...AMAZING! Check out the website for updates on the visiting chefs and menu. read more

Host Utica - Cheers to Friendships - American Near Me - Utica, Michigan

I had brunch there today with my friend. The restaurant is super cute. It has very fun modern decor. Our waiter was very nice, but it was super busy and I think he was overwhelmed as he revealed that he was new. I had the eggplant Parmesan sandwich and it had a lot of potential, but it was essentially flavorless except for The over taste of salt. The french fries were undercooked or had been sitting for a while. The food did seem to be a high quality. I just think the seasoning was off. My friend had the croissant sandwich and she said it was just OK as well. My espresso martini was very good. Overall, I think the place is very cute and has a lot of potential, but they need to work on their seasoning a little bit it was also very loud in there as it's completely open and I felt like we had to shout at each other to be heard.. I would definitely recommend making a reservation if you're going to go there as it was packed. read more

We are in LOVE with Host Utica and are smitten with the concept of guest chefs--switching up the chefs keeps things fresh and introduces you to some amazing talent. Even though it's a little more than an hour each way, we made 3 trips to see our new favorite chef. Host strikes an amazing balance of presenting top drawer chefs in a beautiful but unpretentious setting with TERRIFIC staff. We have been there several times and never experienced an off night. They are consummate professionals and we appreciate them to the stars and back. read more

As always Host knocked it out! Chef Layla was amazing! Her flavors took me back to my moms middle eastern cooking, especially with the lamb shank! Absolutely will be back for another round! Also loved the new autumn flower wall they had! Always such a fun vibe! read more

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The drinks are amazing! Very strong. My husband and I tried the espresso martinis for the first time and loved them! I ordered the Cali avocado toast w/bacon & an over medium egg w/ a side of well done sausage. The sausage was an absolute hit! The toast/egg & bacon was cold simply due to being done 1st and it sitting there waiting for the other food to be done. (I saw my food sitting there for 10 mins waiting for my husbands food). My husband ordered the chicken wings & a cali wrap. He enjoyed the chicken, and for the price it was a good deal. The wrap was lacking some flavor. The establishment as a whole was clean, decorative, and a great place for breakfast/brunch. We like the fact that the chefs change and would consider coming back at dinner time to try it out. The only real negative is the cold food, don't let food that is done sit there waiting 5-10mins for the other food. read more

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The ambiance and knowledgeable staff i adore. Chef selection, not so much. This meal lacked flavor and pea broth. Cornbread overcooked. I was hoping for a tasteful veggie meal and I was disappointed. The cocktails were a huge hit! Especially if you like whiskey. It's a cool concept here- the chefs have a residency which I'm assuming why the catchy name of the restaurant-Host! The menu consistently changes :) read more

I really enjoyed my craft cocktails. The bartenders were super friendly, knowledgeable and helpful when being indecisive about the type of drink I wanted lol...I like the idea of the rotating chefs and my food was ok. I'd visit again to try out a new chef. read more

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I love that this restaurant is in downtown Utica, a place close to a native Utica resident's heart. Anywho, Host Utica has rotating chefs from all over the country. Therefore, the menu will rotate with different drinks and food items. The restaurant is very chic inside and has a lively vibe. My sister, sister-in-law, and I went during brunch which was a little packed. We did not make a reservation, so we had to sit at the community table. As for entrée, I had the lamb burger which was nice and flavorful. We are planning to brunch there again soon, so I would like to try other meals. read more

Group of eight ladies there today for after Christmas get together brunch. Had a fabulous time. Service was great. Food and drinks were delicious. The atmosphere of this place is lively. And the place is absolutely gorgeous. Will definitely be coming back here. read more

The hostess and the server were very friendly and helpful. The entrees were outstanding, my issue is with the sides, we barely touch them. If you spend that much for a meal, I expect to be wowed. read more

Host Utica - Host Bar area - American Near Me - Utica, Michigan

Last Sunday, we had the pleasure of going back to Host Restaurant. I so enjoy how they change the menus and bring in new chefs along with new food to try. Great restaurant very very beautiful inside, wonderful decor food perfect. read more

Food, staff, and ambiance are amazing! This is a perfect spot for romantic date, girls night, or even getting remote work done!

Host is beautifully decorated, the service is impeccable, and the menu is different and so delicious every time we go! We love host, and can't wait to try the new dishes every time we go. read more

I met my sisters at Host Utica for brunch and we were all blown away! The quality of the food and service were both top notch. Danika was our very attentive and skilled server and made sure were had everything we needed throughout our lovely meal. She was excellent! Thank you for taking such great care of us Danika. I ordered a Roasted Bloody Mary, and it was incredibly light and fresh and contained a crunchy pickled asparagus spear as a treat. Perfection! The French Omelet and crispy potatoes were by far the best I have ever had. Everything was fresh and obviously made by someone who knows how to put together unique flavors to compliment one another and taste amazing together, plus looked beautiful on the plate. We were never felt rushed, which was great since we were enjoying the experience. Looking forward to more visits and also having another location to try in the future. read more

I can't say enough good things about Host. I had some girlfriends come into town and was recommended to visit this location for drinks and dinner - great recommendation. We enjoyed several different cocktails, an array of dishes - from empanadas, to rib eye, pasta, and pizza. Five stars all around. Their menu rotates so if you become a regular (jealous) you won't get bored. Their staff is great and their interior is super cute - get your camera ready! On select nights, they offer childcare... did someone say date night?! Seriously, so many positives. read more

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