Great service sitting at the bar for an early afternoon brunch on a Saturday! Drinks were well-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! read more

Did I hate it? Nah. Did I love it? Nah. 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. read more

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Sorry for the half-eaten burger, but it looked so good I couldn't wait! I ordered the Smash Burger with smoked Gouda, and that's a combination I didn't know I needed. It was juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly. And those Cajun lemon pepper fries? Easily one of the highlights of the meal. My wife ordered the Pineapple Bowl, and she absolutely loved it. The presentation alone was a 10/10, but it tasted just as good as it looked. For drinks, I had the Smoked Old Fashioned... actually, two of them. That should tell you everything you need to know. My wife had the Lemon Upside Down and the Ginger Spice, and both were refreshing and well-balanced. We're giving Nine Kitchen & Bar a solid 4.5/5. The only reason we're holding back that last half-star is because we already want to come back and explore more of the menu before calling it a perfect five. Overall, this was an excellent first experience with great food, creative cocktails, and a fun atmosphere. We'll definitely be back. read more

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While I Absolutely loved the food. Our fresh squeezed orange juice and mimosas were not tasty. Very bland. But the French Toast was the best!! read more

We went for lunch on a Saturday, it was a very large group, at least 30 of us and planned in advance. We were promptly seated and wait staff was accommodating. Great drink selection and food was tasty. read more

I came here for brunch and ordered the berry French toast, and I'm being honest... this was the best French toast I've had in a very long time--maybe even the best ever, lol. It was perfectly sweet, fluffy, and loaded with flavor. My sister ordered a traditional breakfast and she enjoyed! The place itself is cute and chill, and the staff were definitely attentive and nice. I'm already planning to come back soon to check out their happy hour and Taco Tuesdays! read more

Nine Kitchen and Bar - New American Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Packed and loud. Service was slow but friendly. Food was just meh. It was OK. We had the steak frites and you can't really mess that up - oh wait, you can by having a less than quality piece of meat. The carrot tacos.... We laughed when they came out. You require another dish, don't just order it and think your hunger will be satisfied. Steak tacos OK. Fries were the best part. It's expense, the drinks really expense and on the small side. One bathroom stall for men and one for women. There was always a line. I don't understand why they are not unisex bathrooms to begin with but using the restroom was a problem. We were always on the lookout for when the line was empty or down to at least one person. The good part is that it's next door to a nightclub where we danced the night away. read more

Nine Kitchen and Bar - New American Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Took me a while, but finally made it to Nine last night with my wife and some friends. Ambiance is cool -- not quite "fancy" but a step up from your usual sports bar kinda place. The bar area is beautiful. Noise level is loud enough that you can have a private conversation, but no so loud that you have to shout at people at your table (a complaint I have about a lot of "open ceiling" kinda bars). I tried two cocktails: Stay Lit and Spill the Tea. Both were good, though not great. Food was yummy! We shared the spicy Greek feta dip, Korean wings, steak frites, and penne ragu, and I liked everything. My only two complaints are that the wine list is just meh, and the service is quite slow. There were a couple of times when we asked for another minute to look at a menu, and then our server disappeared for 10-15 minutes at a time. Food came out reasonably fast, but cocktails took a long time even after being ordered. I'll likely visit again because the food and drinks are good, but if the slow service remains, I'd probably not give it a third shot. read more

Nine Kitchen and Bar - Stay Lit and Spill the Tea (hot) - New American Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Came here for drinks with a friend after dinner down the street and the vibe was so cute!! Lots of seating when we got there and decorations for the holidays. Definitely a great spot for a girl's night or to grab drinks with family and friends. Our waitress was very attentive and offered us suggestions on the menu. We both got the espresso martini which was delicious! I love espresso and the hint of vanilla made it really good. I would definitely come back next time that I'm in the area, and bring a group. read more

Nine Kitchen and Bar - Espresso Martini - New American Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

We made a reservation on a Tuesday evening but it wasn't necessary. There were only 4 people sitting at the bar when we walked in at 5:15pm. I'm not sure why because the vibe is chill, music is on point, food is very good and they have happy hour from 4-6 Tuesday thru Friday. read more

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Nine Kitchen and Bar is easily one of my favorite spots. Chic, beautiful, and effortlessly stylish, it's the kind of place that nails both the vibe and the menu. The service is always on point, and now that they've added brunch? Game changer. The Fish and Grits is my absolute favorite--perfectly seasoned fish and creamy, flavorful grits that I could eat every day. The French Toast Sandwich is pure indulgence--more than enough to share, though trust me, you won't want to. Their omelettes are spot-on, the drinks are just as good, and it all comes together in a space you'll want to linger in. read more

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We went for a quick drink and snack during happy hour! The cocktails were excellent - well balanced & delicious! I had the Stay Lit and hubby had the Historic OF. We would totally come back for these. We ordered the steak tacos, I would say the beef was a bit too chewy. I would recommend they cut the pieces down much smaller but they were alright and had flavor. If it wasn't happy hour, I think I would try something else. We didn't try any other food but I noticed others all ordered the fries and I would definitely like to try some other dishes next time. The bar is really nice, a highlight of the bar/restaurant but they have tables and booths. The service was excellent and all the staff were very attentive and friendly. Nine is located on Woodward (across from The Fly Trap if you're familiar with Ferndale). There is paid street parking or a lot in the back. Ferndale makes it easy to pay for parking because you can text or download the app (think it was $1.80/hour). Great place to check out in Ferndale! read more

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This place recently opened up but it looks like they already got their stuff together! Open, clean, brightly lit and nicely decorated - is the first impression. Attentive, friendly and helpful wait staff and a manager - is the second impression. Couple things - I wish they had some egg dishes on the menu for a weekend brunch. Menu is not very big. However, there are options to pick from. We came with a larger group and overall opinion was that food is good and so are the drinks. I ordered steak tacos and, unfortunately, meat was on a tougher, chewy side. But flavor was good. Bang bang shrimp and wings were good as well. I have to say that they do have good coffee! And, amazing fried orios dessert (I am not usually a fan of the cookies themselves but their dessert was worth the extra calories...I think ). read more

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New place with bright and light decor, nice plush seating and great service. Drinks were good, except they dont do bloody mary's if you like that for brunch. Food was hit and miss: Wings were good a bit spicy Bang bang shrimp tasted watery for some reason Lamb meatballs were good a bit dry My friend ordered a salad and it was done incorrectly and since it was last dish to come out she decided to keep it. I believe this place can be very good once they work out certain aspects in the kitchen and in the service. read more

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Two separate dinners out, two separate groups, and both wanted to go to Nine for dinner. Reservations for both nights were easy to make. The manager, Ryan, was super receptive and helpful with our big group. In between the first visit and these last two, we tried everything on the menu, and it was all delicious. Whether you go for drinks and apps to share with your group, dinners, etc., this place excels in all of it. The highlight of both nights was our waiter, Drew. He is seriously one of the best waiters I have ever had in any restaurant. He took care of our group of 13 like it was nothing last night, and our group of 5 today, all with a smile on his face, and such a positive vibe. This is our new favorite place! read more

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What a delightful surprise walking into this place. It has been in the works for a while and it has been opened about 6 months now. The vibe is casual Elegance. Very comfortable and eclectic group of people gathered together under One roof for wonderful cocktails in a terrific meal. This place is great whether you are on a date or with a group of friends. They are very accommodating and well-versed in their menu. read more

Nine Kitchen and Bar - Chicken Parm Sandwich - New American Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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I ordered a French 75 with Empress gin and the bang bang shrimp appetizer. This place is a cute vibe; it was my first time hearing of it and patronizing it. The staff were very nice and friendly! We were a large (8), last minute group and they got us seated about 10 minutes after arriving. Very expensive though! My bill was $47.00 for one drink and an appetizer. The bill included 20% gratuity for "large party ". read more

Nine Kitchen and Bar - New American Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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We stopped in for brunch one day. The space is open and air it's beautifully decorated. The food was good and large portions. The service was good too. The only thing in didn't like was that we were given 3 different cocktail menus. And when we ordered we were told sorry those cocktails are not available for brunch service... To me that seems absurd because are you telling me that you don't have the ingredients to make me a drink from the menu you would be using in just a few hours? It just seemed stupid to have 3 different menus for cocktails that you only use at certain times of the day. read more

Nine Kitchen and Bar - French toast sandwich - New American Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Holy smokes! Only really went for drinks and ended up taking advantage of their happy hour. Bonus was it was taco Tuesday. Tacos were incredible. Nice and cute inside as well. Will definitely be back. read more

Beautiful atmosphere, service was phenomenal! Food absolutely delicious! Flavorful; I was able to taste ingredients which was not overwhelming but perfect in my opinion. Those lamb meat balls were everything!! Even the drink was A1! I will definitely be back more than likely next weekend lol! read more

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1st time and I will definitely return during the evening. Super cute vibe . It's well lit and bright enough to remain intimate enough for a date or with friends. My drink was tasty, I love a good old fashioned. My friends loved their drinks as well. I got a flatbread pizza and wings both very tasty. I loved the play list. I love a good happy hour. Service was excellent provided by Ms.Symone.. I'm going to try brunch next. read more

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Interesting food, well made and delicious. Cocktails are the specialty.. try something different! As others have said, service is slow. Not bad.. just.. slow. Cool laid back atmosphere, plenty of parking behind the building. Chicken Parm sandwhich was the star of the night- rich and velvety sauce, with a little heat. read more

I came here on accident the day of their grand opening! They had a live DJ who was pretty good! The bar and waitstaff were extremely nice and welcoming. The had mocktails on the menu which is refreshing and supportive of the NA movement. The menu was large enough for selection but small enough that it felt a single kitchen could master every dish. I think the best dish by far was the bang bang shrimp! Not only was the shrimp delicious but the greens served with it were well dressed. The steak tacos were ok and the chicken parm sandwich while large did eat a little dry. Fries were really good! read more

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Great service food and vibe inside Loved everything we tried and kind of excited for leftovers tomorrow not gonna lie read more

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The food was pretty good, service and drinks were even better. I sat at the bar and my bartender was making me smile and laugh so much pretty sure she said her name was Simon. I'm coming back to see her whenever I can, immaculate energy read more

Nine Kitchen and Bar - New American Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Wednesday the music is horrible. One of those Jack of all Trades master of none bands. Lol. Plus overpriced drinks and the food is meh. Go to Empirial for a good time. read more

Went there for a late brunch on Sunday. Food was very average for the price and tiny portions. The drinks were pretty bad. How do you mess up a mimosa? Atmosphere was nice and service was just fine but no reason to go back. There are too many other good restaurants in the metro Detroit area. read more

Lay was amazing! I sat at the bar and she was so attentive. Food and drinks were delicious and I'll definitely be back!

Found this amazing restaurant by chance and popped in for brunch. The hostess said it was last call for brunch and seated us right away. Alyssa was our server and she was funny, charming, attentive and really fun. Most importantly, her suggestions were spot on. We loved her. The food was incredible. We had a French toast breakfast sandwich, which was way too big for one person to eat. It was sooooo good. The drinks were perfect and the my wife loved the sparkling wine Alyssa suggested. Go to this place. The food is amazing, the atmosphere is really good and hope you get Alyssa for your server. read more

I have only been here once, but that experience was way better than expected. The food was excellent. The service was very good. The interior was upscale, but not overdone. However, the noise level was a bit high for me. I went on a weeknight, it was nearly full, which is a good sign. read more

My whitefish was just not good at all. It had a weird taste. I can't really explain it. The service was ok, waitress was nice. It wasn't really busy when we arrived but the service was slow. It wasn't too bad, it wasn't that good either. I'm not really sure how to describe this restaurant. The bar was cool looking,maybe I'll go back for a cocktail but not a meal. Not sure how to explain the restaurant or the vibe. I wasn't a big fan of their menu but I was struck with going there. Macha wings had absolutely no flavor. I don't know' You might like the food but it's a big fat no for me!! read more

Great service, atmosphere and tasty food! I'm not really a fish guy but the Whitefish was amazing! read more

Nine Kitchen and Bar - Great service, atmosphere and tasty food! I'm not really a fish guy but the Whitefish was amazing! - New American Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

We'd been hearing great things about Nine Kitchen + Bar, so we finally decided to check it out -- this time as a family outing with our 1-year-old, Noa. Space for stroller/high chair Delicious food for adults Lively atmosphere that worked well for toddler energy We went during happy hour and ordered the chicken wings, bang bang shrimp tacos, feta dip, French fries, and the margherita flatbread. Everything was tasty, but the standout for me was definitely the bang bang shrimp tacos -- packed with flavor and perfectly done. Noa approved! 4/5 The only hiccup was some confusion about whether there was a kids' menu. It wasn't printed, and we only learned about a few kid-friendly options after asking. Not a big deal, but something to note for families. Would we come back? Absolutely! read more

Nine Kitchen and Bar - Bang Bang Shrimp Taco - New American Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

The service and the food were exceptional. I loved everything especially the spicy hummus!

Nine has been a really solid place, every time I've visited. Veggie options that are good , cocktails that are fantastic and a vibe that is always positive. And they figured out a steak taco that will keep me coming back, regardless of the circumstance. read more

What a pleasure to discover this new restaurant! The spicy feta dip, lamb meatballs, and rigatoni vodka were all complex and scrumptious. It's a beautiful place and the service was engaging. And dessert (deep fried Oreos) -- pushed the experience over the edge. We had a great time. read more

Great drinks and the appetizers are fantastic. Bang Bang shrimp and the wings are delicious. I tried the White Fish for dinner. It was baked and then nestled in lemon sauce that was light and so fantastic. One thing a side of orzo would be fantastic with that fish to soak up the fantastic lemon sauce. Food for thought. I'll be back for that fish.... read more

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The food and bartenders were awesome. It was our first time and had a great experience. We come to Detroit often for work and we will be back. read more

Arrive for happy hour. House wine is decent! Coconut curry noodles is delicious. Perfectly seasoned and well portioned. Came here with friends but also great vibe for date night. Service was excellent! Will definitely return. read more

Finally a new restaurant that has their shit together in this area when they open. Awesome happy hour, exceptional service, amazing food and drinks, super impressed, can't say enough!! read more