We went for a quick happy hour date and had a great time. The food was tasty (esp the nachos but I…read moreate them too fast for a pic!) and our server was lovely--she was super attentive and gave great recs. My husband loved the music and grabbed the playlist. We will be back!

HORRIBLE Service HORRIBLE HORRIBLE HORRIBLE... We Sat For 22 Minutes Before Even Getting Water, The…read moreWater Was Pushed On The Table As The Lady Rushed Past Us... There Was Only (3) Tables Sat And They Were Eating, So There Was No Excuse For This HORRIBLE Service... In All We Were There For (40) Minutes And The Lady Said She's Busy We Walked Out... After Leaving I Called To Talk With The Manager, The Same Lady Answered The Phone And Wouldn't Allow Me To Speak With The Manager... If Your Hungry And Want At Least Good Service This Is Not The Place... Maybe They Had To Go To Mexico To Get The Food...

Food was all delicious! We did guac, salsa, and queso for the table. The queso is a MUST! It was…read moreone of the better ones I've had at a restaurant. Drinks were strong and delicious. Carne asada tacos were delicious. Our server Natasha was the best. Super fun place to go. Make sure you make a reservation. Only wish the menu was a little bigger.

This place is so cute! The first floor is a sports lounge and the second floor has an awesome taco…read moremenu with rooftop seating. There are a variety of great cocktails to choose from and the chips and guac were excellent! Service was a little slow but our waitress was pleasant. The tacos were great and you can mix and match them! I would go back!

Went here for happy hour and I must say they did not disappoint. The lychee martini was delicious!…read moreI also enjoyed the mango wings and fries. The service was outstanding. The bartender and server made sure we had everything we needed and I love that they have outdoor seating available! It's such a great place to come when the weather is nice. This was a great addition to downtown! I hope they stay consistent because it's such a beautiful space.

We checked this place out tonight and it looks just as the clips do on instagram! A large outdoor…read morepatio, indoor bar with the French doors opened -- perfect t for these summer days. They also have an intimate dining space tucked away, I mean the music and mood are different all under one roof. They do offer happy hour on Wednesday through Friday 4 to 7. We opted to sit at the bar as a spot opened up. The bartenders were really busy... our bartender I think felt bad they were so backed up mixing drinks, she got us a shot. The bartender had good recommendations. She made some good drinks- we had the Fuego and Kiwi martini. The kiwi martini is sweet but flavorful. I would get again without that sugar rim. Fuego no complaints. And was not to spicy. The ambience is a summer spot, as I think of summer, I think of this restaurant now. For food, many people were getting the lobster fried rice-- that dish could be shared between 3 to 4 people. For me, the rice tasted a little bit sweet with the truffle and pineapple. And the jerk beef empanada that was a winner!! the empanada was made out of like a puff pastry, and the short rib beef was tender and flavorful he wasn't jerk like spicy. I will surely return, I think I need to have a colorful dress on to enjoy my summer mode at Baru and I certainly will order that jerk empanada!!

Makayla was amazing server of the most excellent food. flautas were amazing and the wet burritos…read morewas as large as my head. Free chips and salsa!!

I used to eat here a lot when I was younger and remember the food being better in the past. The…read morefood wasn't bad, but it wasn't great either. And with the amount of Mexican restaurants nearby, it was a bit of a letdown. Service was spotty but friendly. The portions are huge. I did find it odd that I asked for hot sauce, he said they only had cholula which was fine by me, but then brought me 3 individual packets of hot sauce and not a bottle lol that seems so strange for a Mexican restaurant that there weren't any bottles available.

Sat at the bar. Had a flaming cheese dish that was delicious, and a gyro plate. Great food and…read moreservice!

Great food and great service! Perfect place to catch a meal before heading to the stadium!read more

Wow... what a BEAUTIFUL restaurant. At first glance, as I…read morearrived at valet, I was genuinely proud to see this Black-owned brick-and-mortar in person for the first time. Unfortunately, I did not anticipate that it would also be the last. The valet attendant was attentive and professional, and the host staff greeted me as I walked in. So far, so good! The bar wasn't busy, but I figured it was still kind of early and things could liven up. I was meeting friends for a birthday toast, and they were already seated at the bar. When I approached, we were very excited to see one another, so naturally, we took a moment to catch up. I noticed there was one bartender in the service well who was busy making drinks and therefore understandably unable to greet me. There was another bartender conversing with patrons standing next to my barstool and another bartender on the far end. Now, as someone with a background in food & beverage, I naturally exercise patience in casual dining atmospheres because service can be a little laxed--which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I'm not expecting the bartender to teleport across the room because I walked in. However, in this case, after greeting my friends, we wanted to do a round of shots in honor of the birthday girl. After several minutes, we still had not been approached by a bartender. Not to mention, the bartender conversing just to my right was STILL carrying on with the same gentlemen patrons. After a continued wait, the birthday girl decided to flag down the bartender, who acknowledged us with eye contact... ...and then continued her conversation. Ma'am. That was very unprofessional, but we were in such great spirits that we decided to overlook it and try to get the attention of a different bartender. Now, hindsight being 20/20, we should've left right then. This same bartender, standing not even 3 feet away from us, eventually finished her conversation and walked away. She actually ended up standing at the service well in plain sight of us, where she then pulled out her cellphone to devote some obviously much-needed quality screen time. We were in utter shock. Within a few moments, the bartender originally on the far end of the bar had made her way to our side to take a new set of patrons' order who had just appeared to my right. Once again, the birthday girl calls out and asks if it would be possible for her to assist us when she was done. To our dismay, the lady looks at us with absolutely ZERO emotion and simply states, "Yea." Not exactly the response we expected, but hey... it's Detroit. We are natives, although I no longer live locally, so we know customer service isn't necessarily the city's strongest suit. ‍ After Ms. Dead Emotions prepared drinks for the new set of patrons, she followed suit with the previous bartender and walked over to the service well for some R&R with Screen Time Girl. And THAT was the moment we realized these bartenders did not come to work... They came to clock in. At this point, I decided to ask for a manager. The nice woman I approached asked me what it was regarding, and I explained what we had experienced and told her it was disappointing, to say the least. She seemed rational and understanding and offered to send a waitress to the bar to serve us. I thanked her and went back to my seat. It was obvious that the bartenders had been made aware of my grievances because their demeanors and facial expressions suddenly had a LOT to say. At that point, we realized training, support, and customer service may be an unrecognized area of opportunity by upper management. The server was busy with tables but eventually made her way over. She seemed very nice. However, by that point, we had decided we would leave. As we sat there conversing about this unbelievable experience and discussing other bars we could go to instead, a few patrons walked up to our side of the bar to introduce themselves and ask about our plans and whether we would stick around to have a drink with them. When we informed them we were leaving, they asked why. We gave them the short version as we prepared to leave. Sadly, they weren't surprised--but they offered AGAIN to make it right. Imagine customers offering to make it right. ‍ Just before leaving, one of our group stepped away to the restroom. At that point, Screen Time finally walked up and, exasperatedly, asked if we wanted anything. IKYFL. The birthday girl, who is sweet-natured, was understandably disappointed, so I decided, you know what? We'll take a shot for the road. A simple Don Julio Repo shot took longer than it should have... ...but the bill came IMMEDIATELY. And, of course, an automatic 20% gratuity was the cherry on top. At this point, all I could do was laugh. Beautiful restaurant. Great first impression. Unfortunately, the actual experience was a completely different story. WE WILL NOT BE BACK.

Dear reader, We…read morestopped into Parlay Detroit after the baseball game and to escape the rain, and it turned out to be a very solid move. The place has plenty of TVs, which made it easy to keep watching games and keep the sports-bar spirit alive a bit longer. The staff was pleasant and friendly, and everything felt easygoing in a way that suited the evening nicely. We got a few pitchers of beer at a great price, which certainly helped morale, and the French fries were an excellent bar bite option. From what others seem to enjoy as well, Parlay does a good job delivering that lively downtown game-day atmosphere without losing the simple pleasures of drinks, solid snacks, and a comfortable place to land. Overall, good postgame stop.

We really enjoyed our Sunday at Corktown Taphouse. The establishment is super clean & cozy. Plenty…read moreof seating for large groups and games. We stayed for the Pistons game. You check in at the front, get wristbands for drinks on tap. They charge per ounce. I have been to bars like this before, glad to see Detroit is finally on the map! I noticed each time I finished a glass, a server immediately swung by the table and bussed the glass/plate. How refreshing! The food was absolutely delish- with two kitchens pumping out the food. There is duckpin bowling & plenty of board games to keep you occupied. We will definitely be back to Corktown Taphouse!

This place was recommended to me by a couple I ran into at Coopers Hawk. All I know is that I have…read morefound my beer and chill spot a year after returning home for Jax, FL. Located in the heart of Corktown this place has it all... a pool table, mini bowling, darts and yes ...BEER and more BEER along with wine and a full bar this place is the beez neez. The kitchen is also a banger as I ordered a pizza all while taking in a game. The service was great, parking and parking was easy. Absolutely to the top of my rotation.

Came for lunch during conference break. Plenty of seating and food came out quickly. Great and…read morefriendly staff. Enclosed patio seating with good sunlight which I loved.

The food was incredible everything we got was mouth watering, we got the chicken burrito bowl,…read morebirria grilled cheese and the Korean fried chicken sandwich. Felt like I wanted to make camp and live in the restaurant. The service was so sweet and treated us like family. Also the music and artwork added a lovely ambiance to the whole restaurant!