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    Le Culture Cafe

    3.3 (242 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Atem A.

    Took my mother out for dinner here and the food was amazing. The service was great and food was so good we wanted to fall asleep at the table. The honey croissants they started me with had a bit of a stale texture but were still pretty good. The Lamb chops were sweet and savory and super juicy and the seafood pasta i had was seasoned well and the seafood was perfectly cooked! I would love to revisit this spot in their new location to see what more they have to offer

    Salmon Tower
    Courtney T.

    My wife & I enjoyed dinner as first time visitors celebrating our 3rd wedding anniversary last night. Let's get the negatives out of the way; -Parking sucks....we got a tix because we didn't park two blocks from the restaurant up Gratiot Av. Play close attention to the parking signs. -Dining space is cramped. I felt like everyone else was listening to our conversation aside from constantly giving pardon to the staff as they serviced their tables. -The restrooms are disappointing, even for a guy - no secure locks (almost walked in on ladies using both unisex facilities) plus the hot water didn't work in faucets, which immediately causes me to question if staff washes their hands regularly! *That being said* The wait staff is very nice and attentive. Our selections were very tasty, flavorful and are indeed large portions. I ordered the Salmon Tower and I was pleasantly surprised to get a (larger than normal) piece of Salmon, which was sitting on top of homemade mashed potatoes. The sautéed spinach, shrimp and crap lump added depth to the dish. Because of the previously posted pics, I asked for light sauce and it payed off as it was just enough to enjoy every component on the plate without overpowering it. I tried for the very first time Brussel sprouts w bacon. They were cooked in an Asian/Teriyaki-style sauce...my wife said they were very good. She ordered the Dirty Bird Chicken w Mac & Cheese and she gave it a thumbs up. Cooking & serving the mac in the cast iron skillet was brilliant because it was still hot, even at the end of our dinner. Overall, we enjoyed it and will go back again. Now, if the staff and food remain consistent, they'll need to expand or relocate soon.

    Watermelon vodka drink. Overpriced at $12.
    Angela G.

    When you walk into the space, you feel a good vibe. There's bumpin' music, young patrons, vibrant servers, all of this makes for a positive experience, especially on a girls night out. What I will say about the food is that it is indulgent. The featured "grain" that is served at the table is a croissant drenched in a sugary honey concoction. My girls loved them and ordered extra (for an extra charge of course). I thought it was too sweet to start out my meal and if you didn't eat it when it was warm, no bueno. For appetizers, we ordered crab cakes, culture wings and steak bites. The crab cakes (see pic) were not great - a bit rubbery and too much filler/breading. The steak bites were tasty-well seasoned and cooked properly. The wings (see pic) are served in the "Hastings" sauce (menu items feature several tributes/references to the Black Bottom neighborhood) and set aflame on the table. A lot of show and no go. Wings were tasty enough, but for $12, I'll pass. I'm a VERY discerning wing connoisseur. I liked the fact that they're small and naked. The sauce was nothing to ride down Hastings for. One of my girls and I ordered the lamb chops with a side of brussel sprouts (see pic). Both orders were cooked under. I ordered medium and she ordered well. I got medium rare and she got medium. Still, they were seasoned nicely, simmered in a wonderful sauce. I couldn't eat them all anyway and they were perfect heated up in the microwave the next day. The brussel sprouts were not that impressive. Would rather have a serving of tender green beans sautéed in garlic n olive oil or something. Ready for the brussel sprout trend to end. I tried another friend's chicken mamba pasta. That was good. I would order it the next time. I also tried the Mac n cheese with fried lobster. A lil indulgent for my taste as a meal, but was delicious to try. My girlfriend enjoyed it. The cocktails - they featured a watermelon vodka cooler. It was yummy, but overpriced at $12. Then when I saw the plastic cooler of pre-made watermelon juice/Koolaid at the bar, it cheapened it. Also, I can't believe they feature so many top dollar ($40+) protein options and don't have a decent wine list! This kills me. At least offer a nice Cabernet if you're going to get me for $40 for lamb chops. It's like wearing a Valentino dress with some shoes from Aldo. I mean, you can do it, but,.... The service was good. Food was a bit slow coming out of the kitchen, but we were full on apps and chatting quite a bit. Our server was nice and high energy. But then again, they do tack a 20% service charge onto the bill. This was no problem because we all planned to tip. Just maybe a delicate notification of that by the server before ordering might have been more diplomatic? Some members of my party didn't like it at all. Overall, this spot is solid. I will return. It's a fun space. Plan to spend $100 easily for dinner. Not sure if the price points are on point. They need to tighten up to justify those prices if they want to be around in the long run. I'll support though and hope to see growth.

    Vanessa M.

    I've been following the owner on Instagram for a while and his food always looked amazing so I had to stop in. Reservations: I made reservations a month in advance and was easily accommodated. They was no wait for my sisters and I. Atmosphere: I expected more grand entry. It was chill and laid back. Drinks: Patron margarita was tasty. Food: appetizer: chicken was really good but only came with flat pieces. The bread was buttery with syrup. The lamb chops were overall price. I would've liked if it came 4 for 32 instead of 3. The fries were decent. Salmon burger was salty. I ordered the salmon tower. It came with spinach, mashed potatoes and one side. I ordered the Mac n cheese. The Mac n cheese was good. The salmon had a lot of food. The parking was difficult. There's many ways to get a ticket on that street so I parked in the rear. It's overhyped. Overly expensive because the atmosphere doesn't match the price. The service is attentive just wish there was a bigger menu.

    Salmon tower
    Sierra B.

    My experience here was a WORLD of a difference from my 1st dining experience at the previous location. For my most recent experience: I highly advised you to book a reservation online. They text you to confirm the day before. When I entered I was greeted right away! My wait time for a table wasn't long. The waitress acknowledged us when were seated and seemed happy to be there to serve us. My food came out in reasonable time and the portion was just right. I cleaned the plate and didn't feel hungry or overly full. My guest was happy with their experience as well. Whoever trained the staff did a excellent job. The manager handled a situation with a group who had an issue with seating arrangements for a large party very well. When I asked for water I got it right away, when I asked where the restroom was, she walked me to it, when I complained of no paper towel in the bathroom, they immediately got some. Customer service is definitely a priority. I never felt like I was waiting around for an excessive amount of time for something. My food was simply excellent from the presentation to the way it tasted. I loved it! The new location is much bigger than the last. The decor, the staff, the food was all so nice! The music was nice, the live music was even better. I had a superior experience and I can't wait to come back!You should book a reservation right now.

    Salmon tower
    DeAnna T.

    Listen, due to covid I wasn't able to sit in and enjoy my meal but LAWD... I finally found a restaurant that's truly good and WORTH the price I paid. I got the Salmon tower with candied yams. Almost $50 but I definitely would have happily paid more especially if dine in were available and I could have ordered a drink or two. It's so delicious. I arrived when I learned that there was no dine-in, & ordered my meal. They gave me an estimated 45 minute wait time but I waited in my car right in front for about 20 minutes when they gave me a call. If anyone has any other recommendations for amazing food like this place please message me. I'm new here and I live near the airport but I will make a drive for really good food

    Mara W.

    The ambiance was great. Drinks were good. Food...meh. Nothing special. I was disappointed. We ordered both appetizers; the wings were good although not hot in temp just barely warm. The crab cakes were bland and cool. We were out with another couple so we ordered 4 different dishes; a burger which was bland, really no seasoning at all and last to come out after the other dishes had already come out. The salmon tower-Salmon was burnt on one side. They had that side down and I ate from the top so I didn't notice till half way through. Also lacked seasoning. The macaroni with lobster was very rich, to much for a main dish. The pasta with chicken and shrimp was delicious. The croissants were okay, nothing special just heated up and drizzled with a honey butter of some sorts. Their only dessert was cheesecake which appeared and tasted store bought, sliced and served. Very dissatisfied. The food also took a long time to come out and they were not packed. So we gave them another try. My burger was cooked to perfection and seasoned well. My son liked his wings although my husband felt they were over cooked. My mom liked her shrimp. My husband did not like his sandwich. The chicken was over fried. He literally put it in the trash. The best chicken sandwich we have had is at The Gripper. These pale in comparison. Just not worth the $100 tab. I'm saddened all of us did not like our food. Just nothing special for me.

    Seafood overload
    Darwin L.

    Listen I've heard mixed reviews Abbott this place and I personally steered clear of it because of what I've heard ... " too expensive, food just okay " . Well for my birthday I was invited to brunch and I steadfastly accepted the invite . Well the pLace was smaller than I expected but still great . The staff was pleasant and knowledgeable. We were walk ins and afteer 20 minutes were seated ( party of 3) after studying the menu like I was prepwRing for my final exam decided on the seafood overload omelet $21.00 ... Well it aaroved and was massive and came with 2 sides , I order the pancake and hash brown alSo the mimosas . My food arrived looking like something out of a cooking show ... beautiful and big enough for two . The food was amazing and I will be back .

    Lobster corn dogs, culture wings, "lobster" spinach dip
    Morgan W.

    3 stars because my sister & I LOVE BRUNCH HERE!!! Dinner on the other hand... my husband & I have given this place two chances. Not worth it in my opinion. Today we went and in total we spent 3 hours there. Waited an hour for seating, an hour for our appetizers, drinks, and bread... another hour for our food and incorrect bill. We spent 250$ and the food was not completely worth it. The lobster corn dogs, my husband loved them! The culture wings, they tasted better when we had them on Valentine's Day The "Lobster" spinach dip, was missing the spinach and lobster. Although it was lacking both it tasted pretty good The rolls are amazing!!! The lamb chops.... we've had better, but they were okay. The mamba pasta with shrimp and chicken was okay! The Mac & Cheese was the only food besides the bread that was actually hot! Everything else was warm, which was very disappointing. My sister and I will probably be back for brunch, but we've given up on the dinner.

    Shrimp and grits. Amazing.
    Laurie P.

    I've been wanting to try this place forever, and I finally got the chance to go for a Saturday morning brunch last weekend. I made reservations, so we were seated right away. My son and I were a little over dressed, though. I was in a dress, and he was in dress slacks and shirt, but everyone else was in jeans or other casual clothes. Maybe people dress up more in the evening? Anyway, brunch here is casual in case you're wondering what to wear. Service was great, although they do warn you that there will be a wait as everything is made from scratch. No problem. It was worth the wait (and it really wasn't that long, anyway). Their brunch menu is large and unique. I had a hard time deciding what to get from so many tempting options, but I went with the shrimp and grits. Omg. Heaven on a plate. The grits are made with gouda cheese and are the best grits I've ever had. My son enjoyed his chicken and bacon rollup sandwich and fries. Parking here might be tricky on a busy night, but early on a Saturday morning I was able to park right in front of the restaurant. Highly recommend for a memorable meal.

    Seafood Overload
    Msp P.

    After hearing mixed reviews about this place it was my turn to have the LeCulture experience. I dined in on a weekday(Wednesday evening). When I arrived I was promptly greeted and asked if I had a reservation, we did. The decor reminds me of an old bar turned into a restaurant, it works though. We were seated at a half booth/table. Water was placed before me without a lemon which I appreciate greatly! *I hate lemon in water when it's not requested. Jamin was our waiter, he was extremely pleasant and greeted us each time with a smile and was very attentive. We ordered the LeCulture wings as an appetizer. Not long after a plate of all flats was presented. The wings looked as if they came from a regular chicken and not one that was in a body building competition. A+. The wings were presented on a plate with flambé'. Neat. What I appreciated was that Jamin asked about a peanut allergy which is noted on the menu but I was pleased that he asked. The honey butter croissants weren't anything to get excited about. I felt like I was eating a croissant bought in bulk from Sams Club, that was heated up with honey butter. I ordered the Bone in Ribeye (which only comes in one size),a side of Mac & cheese and the Broccolini. The steak was a nice size in regards to thickness, I ordered it prepared med-well and it was cooked perfectly. The taste is reminiscent of the J. Alexander's Steak Maui. The accompanying mashed potatoes were a tad dense but seasoned just right. No complaints about my main course. The side of Mac and Cheese is really for two people. It was brought in small cast iron skillet. Creamy and lots of cheese but not the taste I expected. It was nothing to excite me. The broccolini was topped with parm and was tough to cut, it could've been steamed a little long but the color was poppin and the taste was good. The food portions were so large that I asked for a carry out container right away to put most of the food away for a treat the day after. I ordered The Gratiot which comes in at $25! It was NICE! Finally, I decided on the Black Bottom cheesecake. I think it may have been my least favorite of all the food I tried. Loved the presentation but nothing really tickled my tastebuds. Unisex restrooms, clean and good mirrors. It's wheelchair accessible but small on the inside. Good lighting. GREAT playlist! I mean myself and another patron jammed the whole time! All in all LeCulture proved to be a nice experience. Based on other things I've heard I probably would never go on a weekend. The service was great, most of food was good, I would like to go back and try a few other dishes. I most definitely would get The Gratiot again lol.

    Lobster and Crab Cakes
    Kalyn G.

    I ordered the Lobster and Crab Cakes with Brussels sprouts and duck bacon as my side. The lobster and crab cakes were so delicious as well the Brussels sprouts. The Brussels sprouts had a nice flavor to it because of the sauce that was on it. I would say that I thought the lobster and crab cakes entree was me getting a lobster and then my crab cakes as well but their is lobster in the crab cakes and not two separate things if that makes sense just an FYI when ordering. It was still delicious and I walked out satisfied.

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    Rebecca L.

    Visited with a group of friends for a birthday. We expected the food to be good, and it was amazing! Better yet though, the service was second to none! Our waitress Tonya, and our bartender Rae were both amazing!!! They went far above and beyond what I expected. This place is DEFINITELY a gem of Detroit! TIP: Park in the back of the building - it's free! You WILL get a ticket if you park in front.

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    Food not so great, overpriced and over rated..! Don't waste your time with this place.

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    Ask the Community - Le Culture Cafe

    Do they have a website?

    No they do not have a website.

    What is the number top the restaurant?

    +1 (313) 285-8137

    Does anyone know the hours?

    Tuesday - Saturday 4-11PM, Sunday 2-10PM, Monday Closed

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