Had such an amazing experience at Standby!! The food and especially the drinks were outstanding…read more The cocktail menu was organized into three parts: Opening, Principals, and Finish. The theme was "Yes, Chef: An exploration of culinary icons through a cocktail lens." Each drink was inspired by or dedicated to a famous culinary icon, and you can read about each one in the index. We each ordered one drink from each section. From the Opening, I chose the Diaspora Club, which was so refreshing and delicious. Then from the Principals, I chose the Chingona, which was a little bit spicy and savory but still so refreshing. To Finish, I chose the Chocolatier Cosmo, which came with a tiny house-made salted dark chocolate. I loved all three cocktails I ordered, especially the chocolatier cosmo because it was perfectly sweet and went so well with the small piece of chocolate. For food, we started off with the crispy pork belly milk bread. For my entree, I ordered the miso butter gnocchi. It was kind of on the salty side but I still really liked it. The apple sofrito added a bit of sweetness to it. For dessert, we had to get the rhubarb coffee cake, which came with strawberry ice cream. Omg one of the best desserts I've ever had!! I never thought of combining cinnamon coffee cake with rhubarb or strawberry but it's perfect, and I might have to make something like that soon. Service was great and we were seated right away at 8pm on a Saturday despite not having a reservation. Food and drinks came out promptly and timed perfectly. We spent about 1.5 hours here and we never felt rushed.

If you're looking for a spot that truly elevates the downtown Detroit experience, Standby…read moreabsolutely lives up to the hype. From the moment you walk in, the atmosphere pulls you in. It's sleek, intimate, and effortlessly cool without feeling pretentious. The lighting, the music, the overall aesthetic -- everything feels intentional. It's the kind of place that works just as well for date night as it does for a night out with friends. Now let's talk about the drinks -- because that's where Standby really shines. The cocktails are creative, beautifully presented, and perfectly balanced. You can tell there's serious thought behind every ingredient. Whether you're into something bold and spirit-forward or smooth and refreshing, they nail it. The food matches the energy of the bar. Every dish feels curated, flavorful, and plated with care. It's not just "bar food" -- it's thoughtfully crafted and pairs perfectly with whatever you're sipping. Service has always been attentive and knowledgeable. The staff knows the menu inside and out and makes great recommendations without making you feel rushed. Standby is one of those places that feels like a hidden gem even though everyone knows about it. If you want craft cocktails, elevated bites, and a true downtown Detroit vibe, this is your spot. I'll definitely be back.

Great food, great ambience and our server Bella was amazing. She was very attentive to our table,…read morealways making sure we had what we needed. I would definitely recommend!

Stopped in Terra for dinner & drinks! I love the establishment it has a vacation beach club vibe…read more The inside is beautiful with bulb lights covering the ceiling and they have a beautiful street side patio with comfortable sofa seating. I really enjoyed the lamb chops and mashed potatoes. The Brussels sprouts were a hit too perfect mix of sweet & salty. The sea bass was okay! Very fishy this time but the glaze and presentation were on point. The tropical sangria and cucumber watermelon spritz were great and refreshing. Our serves Emily was very attentive & sweet! This is a great date night spot!

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!

Kudos to Sam and the entire staff for the gracious, knowledgable, professional service. The food…read moretiming was paced out perfectly, Sam made terrific menu recommendations and we did not feel rushed at all. They encourage ordering several plates to share. We tried the miso carrots, the walleye, and the summer pea pasta. All of the plates were artfully decorated and I loved all the combos of flavors and textures. For dessert, we could not pass up the banana cake. Similar flavor to banana bread, with some kind of magical caramel frosting and crunchy almonds. Chartreuse is very deserving of all of those Best of Detroit awards.

Fun,inventive spot with fine dining rotating menu concepts in a relaxed atmosphere. The food is…read moreadventurous, though a bit hit or miss: the smoked salmon had too much going on, but the carrots, lamb with sweet date sauce and the vanilla pudding (featuring a basil gel) were fantastic. Excellent, attentive service as well-our server was super patient and gave Greta recommendations.

Another neighborhood gem! Chef Greg has re-created the almost forgotten Boogaloo sauce that was…read morepopularized by Brothers' BBQ fifty, count'm 50, years ago. I like the steak sandwich with a generous serving of Boogaloo sauce. This is not something that can be eaten while driving. I also love the triple-butter peach cobbler. Do not miss it.

Service: Initial customer service was a bit sketchy but as we continued to talk and once we got our…read morefood the staff appeared to be nice and somewhat humorous. Food: Boogaloo was AMAZING 10/10‼ Seating: I wish the seating and table was more organized as we sat inside the restaurant to eat. Though I do understand it is designed for to-go orders Experience: 9/10

So, sometimes we need something different for lunch in the office and we come here to carry out…read more While it's not the fanciest location, the food is actually pretty decent. It's small, and has a locked area for seating. Lots of bullet proof glass, and a slightly damaged lobby area it kind of blends in with the other places in the area. The menu has a lot of items and the prices are cheap. But, it's good food so we come back here from time to time to carry out. I will only return as long as I work on this side of town, but would not drive out of my way for it. Parking is tight with just a couple spaces and it's not in great condition.

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!

Did I hate it? Nah. Did I love it? Nah…read more Chic, cozy and clean. Service was good. Cocktails were average. Food was ok. Recommend the beignets. Do NOT recommend the shrimp and grits. Guessing it was just the wrong choice since it looks like the french toast is what they are known for. I'd only go back to see if they are anything to write about. But other than that, can check it off the list as been there, done it.

Ive been here for dinner and drinks before but the first time for brunch. I had the shrimp and…read moregrits and my girlfriend had Carmel banana pancakes with chicken. Both pretty good.

I came with friends for drinks. The place is nice on the inside. We ordered our drinks and one…read moreordered the potatoes for an appetizer. The potatoes arrived before the drinks. The first couple potatoes were half cooked. We came on a Friday and there was a pretty good DJ. That was probably the best part of the night.