Just moved to the area and are looking for a neighborhood bar. Came in on a quiet night. Hubby and…read moreI were one of 4 people in the bar. Bud Select and Mich Light are the two draft options (yuck!). Thought of staying for a second beer until getting creepered by a weirdo (who apparently just got out of rehab). At least for as crappy as it was, it should have been cheap- it wasn't. Sorry Gabby's, but I don't think we'll be returning.

We went on a Redford bar tour, and made Gabby's a stop. The bar only had 2, rather gritty looking,…read morecustomers when we arrived. Good thing, as this place is miniscule. You won't find a pool table in here, only a very crowded dart board area and a cramped video game. Had a nice, but pricey, internet juke box. Beers were reasonable, but no Heineken and poor draft choices. Liquor selection could have been vaster. Food was cheap, but bad enough that we didn't finish ours. Bartender was nice, though not the sharpest dart on the board. One of the customers claimed that they remove their tops occasionally, but we didn't see that, nor would we want to on this matron. Definitely lacks any atmosphere, even as a dive bar. Would be a great place to hide from someone. As the 5th stop on our Redford tour so far, this place is the least inviting, and the last we would return to. Sorry Gabby's, but 3 years later, we have to agree with the Keara K. review.

This bar used to be the go-to hangout spot, but now it has taken a turn for the worse. The service…read morehas drastically declined and is now incredibly poor. I recently met some medical professionals at another bar who shared that they stopped coming here for the same reasons. In the past, I visited frequently, where the bartenders were friendly, made an effort to remember your name, and created a welcoming atmosphere--except for their manager, Bob, who often came across as borderline rude. Unfortunately, he appears to be a privileged individual who has never faced any consequences for his behavior and shows no signs of change. He must have ownership ties or be very close to the owners. They have since replaced an entire roster of cool bartenders with arrogant ones who fail to understand that just because someone isn't a current regular doesn't mean they weren't one before and that quality service attracts both loyal and new customers. They do have a fantastic breakfast and late-night kitchen hours, but it doesn't matter if the bartenders aren't offering good service to patrons. As mentioned, several former regulars who are medical professionals, have noticed these issues and have taken their business elsewhere like me. Observing the owner's responses to reviews only reinforces the idea that they are another arrogant owner who believes that "the wheels will keep turning," that everyone is replaceable, and that they lack genuine care. I wouldn't be surprised if there were issues like money laundering, given how empty the place often is since the good bartenders left. In reality, when multiple people mention the same concerns about your business or Bob's attitude, it's not the patrons, it's the business. Please do better. You have the potential to be the best bar in town.

Great dive bar that ticks all the boxes. Cheap drinks, Keno, good bar food, and even an outside…read morepatio and bar. They have daily drink specials and Saturday and Sunday it's $2.50 well drinks. I haven't seen prices like that in years. Our bartender, Carrie, immediately welcomed us in and asked our names. She then introduced herself and brought us a drink. She just moved up here from Tennessee and was really cool. We got an order of the 10 piece wings and they gave us 12 big wings. We noticed quite a few people ordering the burgers and fries and they looked good. Prices are very reasonable. We'll be back!

The service in ambience was a 10 out of 10. Ashley is an amazing bartender. Also, the sliders and…read morefries are v good

This place is perfect. It's a little tiny sports bar and the staff is welcoming and friendly. The…read morefood is great and the drinks are strong. It's my favorite place in the area for a great drink and friendly faces.

Old. School bar, staff was very nice, they have pool tables. A dive bar with cool locals…read more Looking for a low price for drinks and in the area stop by and check it out.

great bar especially if you want the old school punk rock experience. I've partied there and my…read moreband has played there. It's a neighborhood bar for the most part but when they have local bands, THE PARTY IS ON!

I had the steak bites and I really enjoyed it. On Wednesday, they have karaoke and it was very…read moreentertaining. The service is always great here and the food is amazing, much better than regular bar food.

Shots is great! It's a nice little dive bar! The food is good and the drinks are inexpensive! It's…read morenice to have a bar like this in Farmington hills! In the old days (ten ish years ago) they would have beer pong tournaments! Not sure if this happens anyone! I would suggest this bar to anyone who lives in the area

Decent food, but forced gratuity and noise levels were a turnoff…read more We recently moved our office to 12 Mile and Northwestern, and while moving wasn't ideal, the upside is I've got plenty of new food spots to explore. I found Red Balloon Saloon on Google Maps--it looked promising, so I met up with a buddy there after work. First impressions were solid: the place looks good inside, with plenty of TVs and even a pool table. We grabbed seats at the bar and started to settle in--until I saw the sign saying they add a mandatory 20% gratuity to all tabs. That's a big issue for me. If tips are guaranteed, where's the motivation for good service? Unfortunately, that concern proved true. It took a while to get our drinks, and we had to flag the bartender down to order appetizers. I got the cheese sticks and my buddy got the catfish. Both were tasty--no complaints on the food. The biggest downside? It was insanely loud. So loud that my Apple Watch actually alerted me about excessive noise levels. It made it really tough to have a conversation, and we ended up leaving early. Even cashing out took longer than it should have. While it's conveniently close to my new office, I don't see myself coming back. The forced gratuity policy and overwhelming noise make it a one-and-done for me.

So I have been going to red balloon for years! Ever since I turned of the age to drink. It's…read moreconsistent and doesn't let you down (and will get you there lol). The food is typical fried bar food. But it's still decent and let's you soak up some liquor lol. The drinks are pretty basic, don't expect super fancy drinks but they will get you where you need to be. The ambience is decent, pretty long bar with plenty of tables and a billiard table as well. If you want quiet, this may not be the place for you. They have TVs and play pretty loud music. They have a juke box so that you can even request songs yourself. The parking is free lot parking but it isn't a lot out front so you may have to park in the back if it's a crowded night. The establishment is in a small shopping center so you have to take whatever parking you can get. The back of the building has a huge area for parking though so aside from a potentially long walk, you should be fine. The staff can be hit or miss. It really depends on what kind of mood they are in lol. Never had any bad experience though overall, but sometimes they don't give you that 5 star smile. This is a good neighborhood bar that has a lot of character. I will always ride or die for red balloon.

Friendly bartenders and good food. Friendly customers too! Nice neighborhood bar. I will definitely…read morereturn.

Food is great, but I don't understand why the only have turkey bacon. If you want medium rare,…read moreorder rare.

After reading all the reviews of this place I always wanted to try their burgers. I finally ordered…read moretakeout. I got the double shift burger and my oh my, it did not disappoint. The burger was cooked perfectly. It was seasoned well and juicy. The burger sauce was like an elevated Big Mac sauce. I loved it. I would give it 5 stars but it was a bit pricey. I would highly recommend and I will be back!

I love this Bar so much!! I love how dark it is but still clean. I love the burger, I love their…read moreperfect crinkle fries, I love the Onion rings & fried mushrooms, I love the frosty cold beer! I love that this was one of my dads favorite burger bars that he shared with me & I get to enjoy it with my daughters and have the same amazing food in the same bar as it's always been. This is my Cheers

Sandy's staff is awesome. Drinks are always good, and the food is delicious. The best chicken…read moretortilla soup around. I love the wraps and burgers. And great seasoned fries!

Rating this a 5 - based on price and service. This isn't a fancy place, it's a mid-range place with…read moregreat value for the food. Fits in well with the blue-collar neighborhood in the Detroit area where it is located. Casual dining. It has burgers, fish and chips, french dip, coney dogs - and you might start to think "Uh... nothing is on the healthy side" - BUT - they have a chicken wrap with lettuce and beets as well and some other stuff. Friendly down-to-earth service, low prices. Good selections of drinks. 2 separate rooms with tables; full bar in one of the 2 rooms.

Shredding Beef Burrito sooooo good !! A++++++ service, super friendly people, pinball machine!!…read moreCome on PINBALL!!! So much tequila to choose from. People behind the bar were good folks, just a cool neighborhood cozy bar.

Perfect experience! Pablo delivered on great, fresh food and fun! His team had us in stitches as…read morethey served and the food was raved about! We hired them for a graduation party at our house. The customer service and communication was exceptional. The price was not only fair, but for the serving sizes and quality, I thought it was a bargain. I wish I had more events to host just to bring him and his team back! Highly recommend!!