the food was awful.. donuts tasted cheap, and my croissant was hard as a rock and burnt.

Olin was a huge surprise. Probably the best burger I've ever had. Atmosphere cozy beautiful, staff extremely nice. We also had the Nicoise Salad that was delicious. I highly recommend this place, you will not be disappointed. Only one issue, the construction surrounding the restaurant, don't let that deter you, hopefully that won't be a problem in the future. read more

We reserved a table for 4 at Olin weeks ago in anticipation of a birthday in our group. We arrived and the place was not busy, we were ushered over to a tiny 4 top, and then tables were smushed in beside us. Super weird that a birthday dinner, well specified on the reservation, and made weeks ago, wouldn't have garnered us a better table. The beautiful booths sat empty for most of our meal until they were slowly filled with the clientele that they most likely wanted in their windows. Strike 1. Our server, aloof, irritated and distant from the start, also was extremely inattentive. Full disclosure, we aren't millennials, and we don't have man buns, so maybe we weren't her "type" of diners. In any event, we were not a priority. Strike 2. None of our meals were cooked right. One person at our table ordered a steak medium rare, while the others were ordered medium well. Everything, including the burger, came out medium rare. Our server, too disinterested in middle age diners, never checked in on us to find out our discontent. Eventually, we just dealt with the undercooked items, leaving chunks of raw meat on our plates, but our inattentive, disinterested server didn't even notice. Strike 3. Olin is beautifully appointed, there are big booths in the windows, but they seem reserved for the young, beautiful people only. No one stopped by our table to see if we liked our food, our server was scarce, and we were sandwiched in (2) 2 tops amongst all of the other people who weren't young and millennial. And, the food flavor of the steaks were not that good, by the way. Very clear their attitude is such: Olin wants diners who want to see and be seen. That doesn't make for a great restaurant, though. Our server perked up when she delivered the bill. Olin is, sadly, a very freshman attempt at an upscale dining establishment-- they should take more lessons from their big brother (husband) at the top of the RenCen. read more

Meh... I thought I would love this place from the photos and reviews, but overall I was unimpressed. The restaurant is attractive and I liked the mix of bar, couches and tables. The service was fine but the food was lacking. It wasn't horrible, but definitely not special. My friend and I both picked at our food and pushed it around a bit. Too bad. It's a great location and looked promising. Might be good for just drinks. read more

This is one of my favorite places to get brunch in the city. The food is delicious, the service is great and the ambiance is amazing.

I did have a lovely evening at Olin. I'm leaving 5 stars because they deserve it. The service from Victoria was top notch. The food was very good...but I just think it's overpriced for what you receive. The seafood and meat paella was tasty... but $60.00? C'mon. I know how to make that dish and it's not that complicated or expensive to make. But it was good and two people could definitely share it. Another of us ordered the beef bourguinon. It was very good. But it's noodles and beef for $34.00. I enjoy fine food and am willing to pay...but in my opinion, they are overpriced. But...5 stats. Tasty...great service...good drink menu. Nice place. Enjoy yourself there!!! read more

This place is phenomenal! Such delicious food! We had the Nostalgia Ultra drink, Michigan baked goat cheese, the yellowtail, the cauliflower, and the lemon cake dessert. They were very busy and our reservation didn't confirm on email for some reason but the hostess was kind enough to let us sit up at the bar and dine there. Great customer service! The bartender, Jasmine, was delightful! She was so fun, helpful, gracious, and an all around awesome server! The food came out in a timely manner and was soooo flavorful. I could eat the Michigan goat cheese dish every day. The design and ambiance of the restaurant is very sleek and elegant yet relaxed too. Can't wait to come back here! read more

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What a treat! Popped by without a reservation and got two seats at the bar. Despite a full bar and full house, we had the attentive attention of both bartenders. The drinks were great and presented with great back stories on the alcohols chosen. But the food....yummy!!! Grilled octopus was perfectly cooked, kale Caesar was great with wonderful, crunchy breadcrumbs instead of croutons (new favorite way to eat Caesar salads), and the Prime Rib Burger was insanely fantastic. Highly recommend this lively spot in The D. read more

Last night's dinner was amazing! So glad I was able to go with my friend! Outstanding meal and staff. 1st pic: Paella with chicken, chorizo, jumbo shrimp and a saffron aioli - this has been one of my goal dishes for a very long time and was worth every penny. I would go back there and get it a second time just for this dish if I was staying in Michigan long enough (it's a Sunday special). They actually mixed in the crust already so you don't have to cut through it, which makes this dish easy to handle on a night out. The meat component in the dish may change depending on what looks the best to the chef so if you go in for this dish please be aware of that. 2nd pic - A gin Leo & Claire which had lime and basil components in it. Delicious. My friend had the Swanson (drink not pictured) which was a clarified, butter-infused whiskey, absolute perfection. The menu is pictured in this photo so please feel free to check it out for actual descriptions. 3rd pic: Almond-olive-oil cake. Fresh market fruit, whipped ricotta for frosting and date honey. I literally couldn't have imagined anything to change that dish from the perfection that it was. Not too heavy, not too sweet, refreshing, tempting... Like I said, perfection. Thanks so much for having us and I hope to visit again sometime for another amazing meal. read more

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Came here on a Friday night with my husband...it was had a busy atmosphere but it seemed like there was always a few empty tables and a lot of staff to wait on guests. We had an 8:15 reservation and waited until then to be seated. Our server came quickly and we put in our drink orders. We love the idea of small plates and thought we'd order a few things to share tapas style. Still no drinks but server came back and we put in an order for the bravas and the Michigan goat cheese to start, thinking we'd order some more after we got started. Finally drinks came, old fashioned seemed like it had been sitting awhile with the big ice cube kinda melty. When our server came back again with no food still, we decided to order a few more things since it was taking awhile to get the first, thinking we'd have a steady flow of food that way, lol!! Eventually all the food came out at once and we didn't have enough room on our table to fit it all! Not a bad problem to have- the food was incredible!! The bravas were seasoned perfectly, crispy on the outside, creamy on the inside. Goat cheese came with toasted sourdough and had a sweet spiced Moroccan flavor profile that was an incredible balance to the salty, smooth cheese. We also had the garlic focaccia bread, which I could leave none of behind, and it was a generous portion! The main we shared was a braised lamb pasta dish that had great flavors and the lamb was oh so tender. We were stuffed to the brim, and I still had to have dessert. We shared the vanilla pound cake which came with strawberries and lemon curd and topped with a Chantilly whipped cream. Kinda light as desserts go, right?? Whatever, I had on a dress so room for all of that too!! Overall a fantastic meal despite a few hiccups along the way. I would likely go back for that goat cheese dish alone. read more

Fabulous brunch. We ordered the elote-style avocado toast, croissant breakfast sandwich, and biscuits and gravy. Each dish was beautifully crafted with perfectly balanced flavors. Wonderfully rich without feeling heavy. Staff were kind and flexible. They split dishes for us to accommodate sharing. Can't recommend enough. read more

Service was excellent. Food was good not sure the quality matched the pricing. Steak Frites for $48 was lacking in quality. Mussels were good not great. Not sure I would rush back. read more

Blown away by Olin! What a freaking GEM. From start to finish, they did not miss a beat. Service was exceptional - our host, our server, food runners, and bussers were all on top of their game, even after months of being carry out only. We had to start with the pretzel bread -- and you should, too! I'd say it's perfect for two to share unless you're really greedy (get your own) or you don't like delicious food (how could you eat les than half?). Each of our small plates was fantastic and unique. We loved the yellowfin tuna with the crispy rice. The grapes and capers made the wood fired piccata style cauliflower so tasty! The bucatini is a must - especially if you love mushrooms and garlic. It tasted fresh and was so flavorful. Finally, we grabbed the butterscotch pot de creme for dessert. Not something we'd typically go for but we are glad we did. Creamy, cold, and we loved the toppings. Oh! And the cocktails were excellent! Olin will be a staple. So impressed and can't wait to go back and send others their way, as well! read more

Olin is phenomenal!!! By far our favorite restaurant in Detroit! The food is excellent and the staff is WONDERFUL! Jesse our waiter made us feel like we were his only table and treated us like royalty! We highly recommend this place if you're looking for a fun, delicious date night! ;) read more

Great addition to downtown Detroit. Olin is located right next to the Shinola Hotel. It is excellent for people watching. The room is a stylish, contemporary mid sized room. The menu is simple but has some gems. We started with the potatoes bravas at the servers recommendation. It was really good. We both got the burger. Let me tell you about this burger. It is among the best Ive had. Really. Just get it. The cocktails were tasty too. I want to go back during brunch so I can try the paella. read more

Amazing experience! Every dish was absolutely delicious! The staff was so friendly, and the atmosphere was very inviting. I can't wait to come back! read more

Olin Bar & Kitchen - Amazing local raspberry tart! - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I had only been here once right after they first opened for drinks and some light snack-ish food. I already knew the drinks were delicious, but I had been dying to try an actual meal, so what better than brunch? Being a sucker for French Toast, it was a given as soon as I saw it on the menu. Let me tell y'all, you will not find better brunch anywhere in the Detroit area. My meal got better with every single bite. The crispy potato bravas and the pork belly are absolutely to die for. Really, just the entirety of what I had ordered was just *chefs kiss* and I'd recommend this place to every single stranger I run into (and my friends too of course.) basically, just eat here and thank me later. read more

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Great service! Food was good- just wish the soft scramble came with real avocado slices (the menu says avocado but it's an avocado cream - get it on the side). The short rib burger is a lot, and had two slides of cheese- very rich but tasted good. The shakshuka was okay, I didn't care for the flavors that much, won't get again. Overall, nice restaurant and atmosphere! read more

Olin is one of the newest additions to the Detroit downtown dining scene. This restaurant definitely fits in with the swanky spots that are popping up in the downtown core. Olin opened right before the COVID lock down and I have been dying to try this spot ever since it opened its doors. The restaurant has a modern interior, sexy vibes and definitely is an ideal spot for a hot date or a ladies night on the town. The menu is new American and clearly highlights the ingredients of the season. There were so many dishes that I wanted to try during our visit, but we were not super hungry so I will have to return to sample all of their delicious offerings like the grilled octopus and charred cauliflower. For starters we shared the tuna tartar. This dish was absolutely scrumptious. The fresh tuna sat atop a crispy disk of rice. The flavours of the tuna were akin to a spicy tuna roll. The rice was slightly crispy and not deep fried which made the dish light and not greasy. The tuna was topped with chopped peanuts which added an earthy crunch and the runny egg yolk was the perfect umami bomb to sauce the dish. For the main course I ordered the salmon. To be honest, I hoped the fish would have been executed better. The fish was slightly dry and over cooked and lacked seasoning and a sauce. The fish sat atop a dazzling preparation of braised greens and sauce. The greens had a sweet and salty flavour which was an absolute delight and the purée was the perfect creamy addition to the hearty fish. Overall Olin is a great new addition to the Detroit dining scene. This spot is sure to become a hot spot amongst the locals. read more

Olin Bar & Kitchen - Salmon. - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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The food and service were both amazing. Our servers name was Lauren, and she was very kind and attentive. Will definitely be back! read more

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Service & ambiance was good, food was just ok. Based on food, most likely will not be returning

The decor and ambiance is on point. The food was absolutely phenomenal. The paella was sooo goooooooodddd! Defiantly would come back!

When we were waiting for our table we got a drink at the bar. Ashley was so personable and pleasant to deal with! She made awesome suggestions which we both loved our drinks (mama coco & Swanson). Then when we were seated we ordered the octopus which was amazing and then the Wednesday special (seafood stew). Which was out of this world only thing is more bread should be served with it since it wasn't served with a spoon! But overall awesome experience! Will be back! read more

Olin Bar & Kitchen - Cioppiono - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This one was a bit of a miss for me. Went here recently on a business meal and left pretty dissatisfied. Service was fine, but slow - I think we sat a good 20 minutes before we even got offered water. For a Thursday night, that felt a little off. We had been excited about the paellas, but those were not being served the night we were there. We opted instead for a starter and an entree for each of us - though one person went with two starters. I went with the caesar salad, which was good, although I didn't love the anchovy just laying on top of it. Also, while I love cheese, this salad had more cheese on top than it had greens. Rather than bringing dishes out so that everyone had something, they left one person at the table without any food at all until entrees came - when they got the two starters they had ordered. We even asked at one point, and they said they'd bring it right over and then did not. I went for the steak frites and it was not good. It was very chewy and much more rare than I asked for (medium). Just no good flavor at all. The fries were great though! Went with their featured cocktail and it was also very underwhelming. I left pretty let-down - not what I had expected at all! read more

I was very disappointed in the duck. It was terrible, very chewy and no flavor. The Restraunt is way over priced read more

Olin is a beautiful new spot owned by wife of The Highlands! Great drinks, great service, great food! Easy valet at Shinola for $15! Great place to enjoy an evening! Be sure to get dessert! Wow! read more

Olin Bar & Kitchen - Inside - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Outstanding! The vibe of this Bar & Kitchen is so chilled. Chelsea was our server and she was cool! The food was incredible! We truly enjoyed our entire experience on a cold Friday Night in the D. read more

I wouldn't have thought looking at the menu that a burger would have fit in with all the others small plates they offer but the burger here is crazy good! Not one but two smash burger patties with the perfect amount of crispy edges. Top that bad boy with a Boursin cheese spread and a slice of American and grilled onions on a soft pillowy brioche bun and you have one excellent burger. But let's not stop there - you also get a huge helping of Parmesan fries. It's definitely one of the best burgers I've had in a long time. read more

Great atmosphere, nice vibe. Our second time there, try the happy hour! Yummy drinks and appetizers!

Love the bartenders so welcoming ! Too many good things to say about their food menu. Fav spot in my neighborhood.

Stopped in to Olin on a Sunday while out shopping. Their brunch menu didn't have any vegan options but our waitress Morgan R did a great job having the kitchen make something up for me. I had the Crispy Potatoes Bravas and the most delicious salad with grapefruit and micro greens. My husband had the Walnut Caesar and Smoked Trout Crestini. Our food was great as was the service. The restaurant atmosphere is comfortable and cozy. I'd definitely go back again read more

Olin Bar & Kitchen - Crispy Potatoes Bravas - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Came here on the 2nd day of opening. So glad we came here with friends that are food enthusiasts too. Jeanne W. was our server and she knows her stuff. All of our dishes were recommended by her and we tried a lot of stuff. All the staff that came by and cleared dishes or refilled waters were so attentive and friendly. The atmosphere/decorative touches were well thought out, very tasteful. It's wonderful that this space is being used in this way. We have seen this city grow so much in the past 6 years and so glad we have this classy place in the city. read more

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I heard some good things about this place and wanted to see for myself. It did not disappoint the food was delicious! We started with the potato and artichoke bravas which were so crispy and delicious and the aioli was great. We then ordered the short rib oxtail ragu pasta which was to die for. The meat was so tender and flavorful, the sauce and dollop of ricotta on top were also amazing. I'd definitely recommend both of those items they were delish! My one complaint is that we had a reservation and it still took them long to seat us, as well as our food taking forever to come out. The appetizer took very long, but the chef was kind enough to give us the mushroom pâté on the house for our long wait. I will say I don't recommend it though, it had a weird smell and taste, stick with the potatoes. Overall kind staff and delicious food 9.5/10! read more

Olin Bar & Kitchen - potato artichoke bravas (soo good), mushroom pâté (not good) - New American Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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What happened? Last time we went everything was awesome (albeit over a year ago). This time Beef tartar tasted great but I think we got a tablespoon with cold stale chips. Burgers were good, fries were cold. Steak and frites were more cold fries with a side of chewy beef. So sad. Hoping we just hit a bad nite but... read more

My coworkers and I stopped here after a conference to grab some dinner... Great selection of bourbon... delicious tapas!

Tonight's dinner at Olin, a brand new restaurant that opened just 9 short days ago. With new restaurants we are often wary but Olin was amazing. From the charred cauliflower appetizer to the pollos de Catalina drink everything was amazing. On Saturday nights they have the short rib special which was simply spectacular. If you can get in here you should definitely make the effort. Even saw local celebrity Detroit Bruce smoozing in a corner booth enjoying the great atmosphere. -- eating eating dinner at Olin Detroit. read more

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The burger was fantastic, perfectly cooked and the toppings were a perfect addition. We also were there on a day where focaccia was the specialty bread offered and it was to die for. Everything we had from fries to shareables were delicious and we will definitely be back. We also had the best service! read more

We went during happy hour & sat in the bar area. The prices were great, the food was delicious, & the service was awesome! Definitely bookmarking for a future outing!! read more

My friend and I covered a decent gamut on our first visit to Olin: jumbo scallops, wood-fired cauliflower, roasted tomato soup, short-rib burger, and the lemon almond cake. EACH fantastic!! Sorry (not sorry) that our appetites for conversation as well as such delicious food precluded my usual photos. Thank you so much to Morgan, our terrific server! She is a delight and perfectly attentive, in all the ways one would hope during a long-awaited reunion =) read more

We saw this one day shortly after they opened and were very happy to get a reservation fairly quickly on a Saturday evening. We were a party of 4 and were seated at a large booth which was very comfortable. The atmosphere was a really cool vibe only complaint would be the noise level was high and it wasn't always easy to hear others in a conversation. When I looked at the menu online I was concerned we wouldn't like some of the food but happy to say we were proved wrong. We had ordered several items off the menu and shared between the table. Started with oysters (didn't have) but table said it was very good and, bravas, house made bacon and risotto. The bravas were amazing and a favorite of the table along with the house made bacon. My husband and I loved the risotto but the others thought the flavor too strong. We then shared the autumn squash soup and the shaved fall vegetable salad along with the short ribs entree. I'm not a short rib fan but absolutely loved these and so did everyone else. Since we wanted to try a lot of the starters we split everything including the entree which was just right. Will definitely be back. read more

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