Absolutely the best place in Lansing to get a unique meal hands-down. This is my second time here I…read moreknow I will say it wasn't as good this time. It's only because it was just not as amazing as the first. Still very good they serve everything in a mass serving so on a steak night the problem is your steak is meant to be served lukewarm essentially. They still seasoned everything perfectly. Cook it perfectly and that's how the fish prepared that would've been my only complaint posting pictures of what was on the menu that night and it was great. Highly recommend for special occasions for a date night.

This was a go to place, love it. But now they're only open for pop-up dinners and special events…read more Bummer.

Food, atmosphere, service. Great place in Ann Arbor! Their fantastic new chef Enrique Franco it's…read moreadding amazing new items to several of the already popular classics.

Aventura is hands down my favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor, and I mean that wholeheartedly…read more Whenever I have a visitor in town, this is the first place I bring them. Special occasion? Aventura. Just want a beautiful dinner out? Aventura. I have lost count of how many times I've been here since I moved to Michigan 10 months ago.. and it never disappoints. The wine selection is excellent, I highly recommend the Tempranillo; the sangria is absolutely amazing, perfectly balanced and not too sweet. I recently tried their sangria named "Lila," which has lavender, and it was unlike anything I've had before, truly special. Now, the food, where do I even begin. The paellas are outstanding. My all-time favorite is the Valenciana, but I recently tried the American paella and it is a fantastic option for anyone with shellfish allergies, so delicious and satisfying. For tapas, my top three are the almendras y piña, the pinchos morunos, and the patatas bravas!! order all three, you won't regret it. And the octopus? Incredible. I would come back for that alone. On top of all the amazing food and drinks, the staff is incredibly warm and welcoming and the atmosphere is just as wonderful. I'm already planning my next visit for happy hour with my coworkers. If I could give this place 10 stars, I would not even hesitate!! Aventura is just that good!

I guess this place is closed now, but when it was open it was a cool speakeasy in the back of a…read moretaco joint with superb classic cocktails. Now it is just a memory - its the way of the world.

I saw this place on tiktok wayyyyy back and put it on my Buck-list. I ended up traveling to Detroit…read moreand this place was not too far away. I was super excited to have a real speak easy experience. The experience is definitely worth the drive but the drinks are $$$ so come prepared to drop some serious dough.

We've been coming here regularly for several years now. The service is great especially when…read moresitting at the bar. The owner is usually on site and always asks how our meal was. The food is great - we went to Barcelona late last year and found that La Féria's tapas are better than what we found in Spain! Best of all is the Torte de Santiago - our favorite dessert anywhere.

Excellent dinner at La Féria! Luis provided great service. We had a bottle of the house Cabernet…read morewhich is a good value. Ordered the mixed salad, the grilled calamari, the baby octopus, the steak, and then chicken. All were excellent with great flavor. The bar side is extra cozy with a cool vibe. We hadn't been to La Féria for years but we will make a point to return sooner next time!

Leña is an adorable (new to me) restaurant in the Brush Park neighborhood in Detroit. It's very…read moreopen and inviting and there's lots of natural light. We decided to do the four course chef's dinner to try a variety of things. There is also an optional wine pairing, which one of our guests at the table did and loved! I opted for take on the gin and tonic, which was smooth and refreshing. First course was a delicious cheesy toast. The bread tasted like it had just been baked that same day. Next step we had the softest gnocchi, with sliced pepperoni. It was such an interesting combination and very delicious. The main course was a very tender lamb and risotto dish. The lamb was very flavorful. We finished things off with a sourdough ice cream that was garnished with a mint syrup. It was unlike anything I had ever tasted before and it was very good. Our waiter frequently checked in on us, and there are two individual restrooms in the restaurant. I had a wonderful time and I would definitely go back!

Lena is an absolute gem in Detroit's dining scene and this visit was nothing short of…read moreextraordinary. From the moment we sat down, the staff made us feel right at home. Our server was engaging, attentive, and genuinely fun to talk to, which made the whole evening feel like more than just a meal. And the food? Exceptional doesn't even cover it. Every dish showcased a remarkable complexity of flavors, with ingredient pairings that felt both inventive and perfectly executed. You could tell the kitchen truly cares about the craft. If you're looking for a Detroit dining experience that fires on all cylinders, incredible food, warm hospitality, and a vibe that keeps you lingering at the table...Lena is your place. We'll absolutely be back!

This is a pretty neat place, atmosphere is low key but with a fancy twist. Food was great!…read moreWe had the Valentine's Day special and chose some things not on the normal menu. The lobster bisque was exceptional The crab cakes and lobster/shrimp Tacos were good as well The bacon wrapped dates, though a small portions were excellent as well. Overall great experience, only 4 stars bc they were sold out of oysters and I've heard that's what they are known for!

Only seating at the bar. :/…read more Ordered lime chip trio, grilled chicken taco. BBQ chicken pizza, ultimate shellfish tower with no shrimp and more crab claws. $101.76 The truffle popcorn is complimentary at the bar. No popcorn, their machine is broken. The chicken tacos are with grilled or shredded chicken, looks like both, either way it was rather dry. Nothing to note about the chicken tacos at all. Skip. The lime chips aren't bad. The trio with the pico and the mango salsa are average, the guacamole is not good. Guacamole seemed old, bland and out of a tube. Not worth it. The east and west coast oysters aren't too bad. The crab claws are small, but not decent. The chicken flat bread was blah, not special either. Good service at the bar, attentive.

Went here recently and the food was on point. It is small plates but has a punch of flavor with the…read moredishes that we ordered . The service was quick and I love the ambiance of this place . Very clean industry vibes . Absolutely love the decors. The drinks were very tasty also. My favorite was the pate dish. Omg it was so flavorful. I will be back for sure

Vino & Vibes absolutely lives up to the name. Can I give this place 10 stars??…read more First off, the food was amazing. Everything tasted super fresh and the menu leans more "snacky" in the best possible way -- perfect little plates that are clearly meant to pair with wine. We ordered a few things for the table and it felt like the kind of place where you just keep ordering one more thing because everything sounds good. Nothing heavy, just really well done bites that let the wine shine. Speaking of wine, the selection is awesome. It's not the usual predictable restaurant list. There are some really interesting bottles and styles on there, which makes it fun if you actually enjoy trying different wines instead of just defaulting to the same thing every time. Service was great too. Everyone we interacted with was friendly and welcoming, and you can tell the owners are really hands-on and working hard to make the place special. That always makes a difference. And the ambiance... chef's kiss. Moody lighting, cozy, stylish but not pretentious. Just good vibes all around. It's the kind of spot you want to linger at with friends and a second bottle of wine. Already planning my next visit :)

My wife and I went to Hemmingways for a date night. She'd been there twice before for events and…read morekept wanting me to experience the place too. We had a nice table which started quiet and proceeded to get louder and more vibrant as the night went on. Service was fine and fast throughout. She had the Smoky Maintain which was strong enough for her to ask for an extra splash of pineapple juice. I had an Amaretto Sour which was nicely presented and tested good enough. It wasn't as strong as hers though. She ordered their Salmon Bowl which had both teriyaki and boom boom sauce; tasted good and was an ample size. My steak and frites came. The steak itself needed a little more seasoning and could have been larger but the truffle fries were top shelf. The chimichuri sauce was good too. The key lime pie for dessert presented well, but it packed the tartness one wants. There was too much whipped cream and not enough lime. That was the only real disappointment. Everything else was pretty great. A 4.6 rounds to 5.

Stopped in for a quick drink and was impressed! The dim lighting made the ambiance of the…read morerestaurant very relaxing. I ordered the Tiger's Milk tiki drink, which came in a cool cup and was garnished with lots of fruit. I thought it was delicious! The entree options were pretty limited, but there were lots of starters that sounded good. I would like to try the charcuterie board next time. I could see this place being the perfect spot for a date night!

While it looks like the restaurant has recently closed, I still wanted to give my flowers from my…read moreexperience there. My wife and I went for her birthday this past April and absolutely loved our meal. The staff had all signed a card for her, which was so thoughtful. We basically went down the menu and ordered the bread as a starter, salad as our greens, and two entrees, and dessert. We absolutely loved everything we had and it definitely exceeded our expectations. Looking forward to what the chef does next.

I had high hopes for Coeur since it has been named restaurant of the year 2024…read more Let's start with the ambiance when you look at their website you expect a bit more lavish seating and more decor on the walls. Bar area could have been done better for a restaurant positioning as upscale and new. Onto the food. Menu is small with small shareable plates and main entry. Shareable plates we tried beef tartare, bread, grilled octopus. For 4 people it was definitely not much to share. Beef tartare was flavorful, bread with parmesan shaving was good and octopus was burnt. For main dish we tried oxtail and Sea-bass. Oxtail portion was comical with tiny bit of gnocchi and pieces of meet. Sea-bass was too salty and the base sauce was flavorless. Drinks were great. Service was great. To sum it up food was a let down. Wouldn't be coming back.

Fantastic local craft kitchen! Reservations strongly recommended and completely worth the effort…read more Met some friends for a late Saturday afternoon lunch and we snacked on multiple options. Cocktails were lovely and unique. Seating was comfortable and the atmosphere was both quaint and open as the room was filled with sunlight but we felt like we had our own corner to enjoy. Staff was friendly and Chef stopped by to make sure we loved our Buttertarts and bubbles! These were great Buttertarts made my a Canadian

We stopped in last Friday (01/09/26) after having a mediocre experience on our last visit, which…read morewas approximately a year ago. I still feel the same way about the place. This is one of those unfortunate instances where I wish I could give a 3.5* rating. Everything was ok, but definitely not great. The place is loud, and way too bright, especially for an intimate experience after 8:30pm or so. We would have loved to stick around for another couple cocktails, if the cocktails and ambience were good, they weren't. The "craft cocktail" ol' fashioned was improperly garnished w/ a whole 1/4 of an orange slice, instead of the peel, it was improperly essenced, and had an improper amount of simple syrup. It was essentially a shot of bourbon with a cherry and an orange peel. Tasted terrible. The drink lacked all of the taste and trappings of the advertised craft "burnt sugar" old fashioned. Additionally, they use a 1/2 of an ice ball, which would not have been offensive, if the rest of the drink was up to par, but as it was, the cocktail seemed cheap and off-putting. 2.0/10 My date ordered a "figgy sweater," a citrusy cocktail with vodka, also off of the "craft cocktails" menu. Her drink had the opposite problem. It tasted like a lemonade with no alcohol at all, or watered down alcohol. She's a fairly lightweight that does not like strong drinks, gets tipsy off of two, and she complained throughout its consumption that the drink seemed weak and not worth ordering another. 2.0/10 We were both interested in another cocktail, but due to the loud nature of the place, the over abundance of light, and the poorly crafted cocktails, we drove to another establishment for our second round. Food ordered: Seafood Chowder - Great job, delicious, ample seafood throughout 9.5/10 Brisket Poutine - Good but it lacked cheese curds and gravy. 7.0/10 Beef tenderloin tips - terrible... the dish came out cold, we ordered the GF option, and the bread substitute was gross. The dish was overly salty, and the beef was way, way over cooked; not even medium well, most of it was well done, and tough; this was $30 wasted, we barely touched it and it's still in the fridge two days later. I'll likely throw it out. 2.0/10 Chicken Fried Lobster - nice dish, I hated the dill, but my date licked it. The dill aside, it was delicious; nice presentation, great tasting waffle, w/ well favored garnishes. However, the dish was barely warm when it came out, the ricotta/cream soaked into the waffle, and it was soggy. If it came out of the kitchen promptly it would have likely been better. 7.0/10 I'd consider ordering the chicken fried waffle again, but bad cocktails will likely keep me away. It's tough to pay $30+ in bad cocktails to accompany a $100+ meal. I'd strongly suggest turning down the lights after 8:30pm or so, and installing some noise canceling/light panels to bring the ceiling height down, quiet the place down some, and make it seem more intimate. The two tables opposite the the kitchen, in the damn hallway to the bathroom, should either be gotten rid of, made into high-tops, or install a lower counter-service along that wall for a "chef's experience." Those tables absolutely suck. We sat at them at our first visit, they tried to sit us there for our 2nd visit, but moved us after our objection. I laughed a bit throughout our meal as the people that were subsequently seated at those tables complained during their meal of the constant bumps, and interruptions that come with the territory. Finally, our waitress did a great job. The food runner was late on a couple of our dishes, resulting in cold food, but the waitress' service seemed great.