*This review is mostly directed at the current chef.* The ambience of the restaurant is very cute, they did a great job with the remodel. The people who ordered cocktails said they were great, but there were no mocktails for those of us not drinking so I will have to take their word for it. Drink service was a bit slow (20 minutes). Beware vegans there is nothing here for you with the current menu. There is also no kids menu. All the food came out at different times. It was 20 minutes from the time the first dish hit the table until the time the last dish hit the table. My dad ordered the tuna crudo and throughly enjoyed it, but it was a appetizer portion. Husband ordered the crab spaghetti and also enjoyed it. The rest of us did not enjoy our dishes, 4 out of 6 dishes were very salty. My 6 year old nephew and my sister got the steak but was inedible according to him. The others tried it and said it was charred and salty with no other flavors. My mom got the meatball and said it was salty and dry. I ordered the gnocchi and it was good but very salty. We all feel like we needed to drink a gallon of water after. The server was a little sassy and rolled her eyes when she picked up the plate of steak that my nephew didn't eat. We left with a $200 bill and had to stop at Wendy's after. Overall we will probably give a different chef a try depending on the menu items. read more

Host Utica - American Near Me - Utica, Michigan

My husband and I try to visit at least once for each rotating chef. We got in at the last minute to try Chef Jessica Phillips' menu and we absolutely enjoyed it! We had the Spring Carrots, Ricotta Dumplings, and Mac & Brie with chicken. We hope Host will have Chef Jessica back again so we can try more of her dishes. Thank you to Cirenia for such great service. She immediately let me know that she recognized me as a repeat guest of the restaurant and she was great with checking in on us and fulfilling our needs! read more

Love this place. I found out about it through Romena's pastry shop, who makes AMAZINGLY PERFECT TREATS!!!!! I've only had the coffee here, I get the caramel latte and it's one of the best lattes I've ever had. Service is impeccable and the staff are extremely friendly. I've yet to tried the food, but the rotating menu is so fun for Macomb. The interior is also beautiful, I love the bar so much. Go to Host!!!! read more

Host Utica - Lattes - American Near Me - Utica, Michigan

Cool new spot in Utica with great staff and service, lovely craft cocktails, and a unique and seasonal menu of delicious creations. We tried the amaretto sour, limoncello and the mistletoe-all artfully prepared and yummy drinks. For food we tried duck confit poutine which was crispy and savory, the leek bread pudding had an amazing gruyère custard base, and the burrata plum salad was perfect. Oh and crème brûlée cheesecake It's nicely decorated and the staff are friendly and savvy. Cheers to this new and growing business! read more

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Absolutely recommend dining or having an event at Host. I have eaten at Host before and every meal has been awesome. A friend recommended renting the upstairs for an event and I'm so glad that I did. The event ran so smooth that I felt like a guest at my own party. The staff was incredible and so accommodating if you're looking somewhere to host your event or a night out with wonderful food and great service I highly recommend this place. read more

Very cool, fun atmosphere. They did an outstanding job remodeling and decorating! Ordered a few different cocktails, all very good. Loved the extra touch of the foam writing on top of the drink. We ordered 4 different dishes - scallops, jerk wings, duck poutine and burger with fries. Our favorites were the burger and the scallops. Fun place - give it a try! read more

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Danica was so great! it was our first time here and she answered all our questions thank you!!

I love this place! The food and drinks are the best around. I'm new in town and am so glad I found them. The staff was awesome and the inside super clean. Will definitely be back. read more

Great service, lovely food and marvelous cocktails! Highly recommend the Nineteen Seventy-Five. Beautiful decor. Want to come back to try out dinner menu. read more

Host Utica - Nineteen Seventy-Five must be experienced with that bubble on top!! - American Near Me - Utica, Michigan

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I was at this restaurant for the first time today for my son's birthday celebration for breakfast/brunch. We all enjoyed our meals. Service was by Valerie whom was amazing too. Ambiance I loved it too. Definitely will go back. My son and my ex both are GF and they were both satisfied with their choices. I had Brussels sprouts hash with an egg on top which was prepared to perfection and side of bacon and the coffee was fantastic. read more

Stoped in for a drink with a group of friends. Great environment, decorated very nice for the holiday season. Cocktails were delicious. The old fashioned I had was great. They have an amazing bourbon selection. If you're looking for some highly allocated bourbon to try stop here. read more

I love the tiki area that they had upstairs! Came here with some friends for some fun drinks. Down stairs is where the food is at and it's always yummy. I love that they change up the chef so it's always so different. read more

Host Utica - American Near Me - Utica, Michigan

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We finally decided to try Host yesterday after having it on our list for a while. The restaurant is gorgeous and the staff was extremely friendly. Our server helped explain everything to us and the chef came out and talked to each table, which is always nice. I do have to say, the food wasn't as good as I had hoped it would be. It was good food, don't get me wrong, but in my honest opinion, not worth the price. Drinks were yummy! I'd go again, but it's not in my top five. read more

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I was invited to attend a dinner at Host recently and had very high expectations because of the reviews. I will say the ambience is great and its a very unique concept. however, it was quite expensive in comparison to the portions. the customizable espresso martinis were adorable though. my waiter Jonah was ok...overall very bougie vibes. But maybe I will try the place again in the future. read more

Loved this place!!! Food is good, asked for a surprise drink and the bartender didn't disappoint. Cocktails are fun and festive. Services was attentive and friendly. Can't wait to go back. read more

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1st time visit here, nicely surprised.Small menu that changes often they said. Had the chicken lollipop leg's appetizer and Lamb Burger as entree. Both were outstanding and the service was very prompt. My buddy had snapper and he said it was great also. Old Brick wall building in Utica. read more

Host Utica - Chicken leg lollipop - American Near Me - Utica, Michigan

As always, food was impeccable, drinks were divine, and our server Danica, was incredible! We love Host!

CUTE! Showed up basically at open for brunch. The coffee + cocktail menu was wonderful and offered something for everyone with milk alternatives. The food was good the only downside was that the eggs in my dish were incredibly overdone but I know that can be a difficult feat with Shakshuka. I am interested in coming back for dinner now that I know they have rotating chefs every few months. read more

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We went with a group to try the pizza by Nino. The restaurant has guest chefs. Yesterday, they had a French style menu and a pizza menu. We ordered off of both menus. The food was all great. I really enjoyed all of the pizzas, especially the hot honey pizza. My only complaint is that some of the table wanted a salad with the pizza, and no salads were available. The bar had a number of craft cocktails, but I am not sure that they really went with the food being served. I am not sure what the answer is, but a more cohesive menu would be great. Service was good. The food was 5 stars, the concept 5 stars, execution of it all together, maybe 3 stars. read more

We love Host!! We've been many times and it's been wonderful each time. The cocktails are delicious and the menu (which rotates) has always been delicious! The service is always great, too! read more

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The food, service, and ambiance are five star at Host. I would have given a 5 rating, but the small portion of short ribs warranted the lower rating. We dined during Chef Ken of Yarrow's residence. The menu options and food items were amazing. I had the squash blossoms as an appetizer - they were tender and the cheese filling was complimentery, not overpowering. The brick oven margherita pizza was perfectly cooked. Two of our diners ordered the short ribs. The dish was delicious! Unfortunately the portion size was underwhelming for $38. If it was accompanied with potatoes, it would have been worth it. For dessert, we shared the chocolate s'mores snd almond cake. Both were decadent and not too rich. The berries and ice cream with the very moist almond cake was astounding. I appreciate that we were offered decaf espresso to round out the meal. We thoroughly enjoyed everything, just wish the portion of the main course was more substantial. We love the concept, atmosphere and food offered, and look forward to the next chef offerings at Host. read more

Food is always unique and really good. Love the location and the ambiance. Service is always good.

Just tried this place for brunch. It's located in downtown Utica and features a menu created by rotating chefs. This is such a unique feature! Absolutely beautiful design and ambiance on the inside. Our waitress was also incredibly attentive and friendly! Their drink menu offers a variety of coffees, teas, and cocktails. I had no complaints with my cappuccino! I decided to go with the avocado toast for my meal, and sadly was not impressed with this particular item. The toast was a bit soggy and the avocado spread was bland and very sparse. However, I sampled the Brussels sprout hash and chicken and waffles dishes off my friends plates and thought these were both done very well (particularly the hash!). I would easily give a 4 or 5 stars based on other menu items I tasted. I would definitely give this place another try but would like to try other dishes. read more

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Although the food and drinks are amazing, the service is lacking, which is disappointing since they have obviously spent a lot of time developing their drinks menu. Sorry business owner, I have no idea who Dr Rahman is, I was not there with a party of 15, and I have never had an avocado toast there. I hope whoever that is sees your review and reaches out to maybe discuss this post of yours. read more

Host Utica - If anyone knows Dr Rahman please let them know - American Near Me - Utica, Michigan

Great food! The French menu was delectable Amazing ambiance! Perfect evening with friends! Highly recommend!

Great ambiance for brunch. Thoughtful cocktail menu, good menu selection. Service was attentive & friendly. Will be back for dinner! read more

Host Utica - Great brunch place! Cute ambiance, thoughtful cocktail offerings, & brunch menu were amazing. Will be back for a future dinner! - American Near Me - Utica, Michigan

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Host is a truly remarkable place to be. The atmosphere is inviting and pleasant to be in. The entire staff is attentive and intent on making sure you have a wonderful experience. The bar staff is creative with their cocktails and extremely knowledgeable about their craft. The concept of rotating chefs may not be for everyone, but I can say that each and every chef they have had in residence turns out delicious, inventive dishes that are exciting to try and sample. If you haven't checked out this gem in Utica, I urge you to give it a try! read more

Came here for brunch and the food was amazing! So much flavor! The s'mores latte was really good too. This will definitely be my go to brunch place from now on. It is such a cute little place. Loved the decor! The waitress was also really nice and even though I was there with a large group we were in and out fairly quick. read more

Host Utica - Brussle sprout, sweet potato's, egg ... this was so flavorful! - American Near Me - Utica, Michigan

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Stopped in on Saturday night for a drink. Kind of a spur of the moment thing. First time visiting Host. Very impressed. Looking at the details you can see they are doing their best to give the patron a great experience. Extensive bourbon and tequila selection. Craft cocktails were delicious. We ordered an appetizer (waygu beef skewers). The seasoning and sauce was excellent. The menu is limited but the selections sound intriguing. If I could slip in one recommendation it is to add a charcuterie board to the appetizer list. They also advertise Brunch, which we will certainly try. Definitely coming back here. If you are in downtown Utica check this place out. read more

Michael, the owner reached out to me personally. If that doesn't show the integrity of a business, I don't know what does. He personally invited to come back. I will update my review based on the food and service when I'm able to return for a meal. read more

Host is one of my favorite places to eat, drink & chill. The ambiance is perfect! Beautiful decor and great atmosphere. I love the rotating chef concept. Each chef brings something great to the table and you get to try all types of foods. ChefMike is currently in the mix & his menu is PHENOMENAL! OMG we had it twice and it was INCREDIBLE EACH TIME. We are going back AGAIN with my parents. They also do Pastries on Mondays and PASTRIESBYROMENA is one of the best pastry chefs in the state. WOW I tried every pastry she brings to host and AHHHMAZZING. YOU HAVE TO TRY HER CROISSANTS. MY FAV!!! The poptarts are also a hit! Overall HOST is an amazing experience! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone. read more

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Everything met or exceeded expectation each time here. Last guest chef here made a dish I have only had at Disney World called chicken bastilla and can't find anywhere else. Points for having something like that here and hope for a return residency of this chef. Would like to come out more often at the very least for their great drinks and hope they come up with a rewards system or take a buck off the prices here and there. We would love to have another "Search for Barta" round of drinks next time out. We were here Saturday 1/27. Food good. Drinks great. Service quick/friendly. Our Server was Jesse. Staff and cleanliness are important to us. We'll come back again. read more

Ready for the weekend with a late dinner at @host_utica in #utica #michigan ! OUR favorite recommendation currently! We love the concept that @host_utica brings: a fresh of breath air with a rotation of talented chefs and their own cuisine flair. This month's lineup is Davante Burnley, making #detroit so proud! @host_utica opened just TWO months ago, us @hangrygirlsdetroit are so very impressed with everything they have going on! The food was spectacular, the drinks were delicious, and the staff were superior! Seriously, our waiter was attentive, had great advice for what to order and was straight out hilarious!!! Also, look at that interior design and styling!!! Stunning, stunning, stunning! What we ordered: Drinks: -CONJURING SPRING Food: -SMOKED PLUM & BURRATA -CAPELLINI FRUTTI DI MARE -BROWN BUTTER SAGE SCALLOPS -CONFIT DUCK POUTINE -HOST BURGER HUGE shoutout to the wonderful staff and @chef_davanteb - we're so happy that y'all are in town! Thank you! read more

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This was a fantastic food experience! Each of us had a different dish and all were fantastic! We even carried out a pizza that was equally as great. Our server, Sydney, was personable and informative. A ++ read more

I went here valentines day dinner with the hubs. The service was quick, and the food was delicious. I love how they have rotating chefs. The menu was small. We had Italian, but everything was done to perfection. The drinks were also so delicious. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful with everything. I am excited to try this place again with my girlfriends this Thursday. read more

My niece took me here for my birthday and I couldn't have been more pleased with my experience. We didn't have a reservation so we luckily got two seats up at the bar. Greeted by a friendly bartender who was happy to give us great suggestions. She was definitely on point with everything. From the spicy Bloody Mary's to the food, we were so happy with our selections. We split the Cajun sausage hash and the peach French toast, both amazing. The atmosphere is chic and lively. The decor is bright and happy. I suggest you make reservations if at all possible because it is a very popular new place. It was so good I went back the next day with my daughter, and ordered the same exact thing!!!! From what I understand the concept is that there is a new " host" / chef every few months and so with that the menu changes. Can't wait to try to he new menu soon. read more

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If you're near utica and looking for a fantastic brunch check out Host!!! The menu is meticulously thought out and every dish is packed with flavor. We tried the truffle Brussel hash, stuffed french toast (not too sweet like you'd expect), the american plate and the brunch burger. I'd recommend all dishes! On your way out make sure to check out Romenas pastries for a yummy dessert! read more

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First time visit with and could not have been more impressed by the @Deustchtroit menu!! Hopefully they establish a permanent home in the area sometime soon. Skip the steakhouse and go for the Rinder Steak. So good! Same with the Drunken Hunter and Weiner Schnitzel - they were fantastic as was the Brotzeit appetizer. Add in high level service, great cocktails and an enjoyable ambiance and there you go! read more

Such an awesome concept, constantly reinventing themselves with creative ideas. The pizza is the best around, love the mock tails, and that they offer child care upstairs if you're not able to find a sitter! read more

The sandwiches were burnt and I got the chocolate filled croissant and it was supposed to be Nutella but it was pudding. The fries were good, I ordered a macchiato and they gave me a latte, and it was EIGHT DOLLARS. Overpriced. The food was mid at BEST. read more