Green Dot Stables, located in the Corktown neighborhood of Detroit, was previously a dive bar from…read morethe 70's until 2011. After being closed a year the new owners opened it back up as a craft slider "bar". There is nothing fancy about this restaurant. Its decor is basic wood tables and chairs in the center with booths lining one side of the space and a bar on the other. The staff are casual about you being there - there is no fanfare. When we arrived, we checked in at the host stand to get our names on the wait list. They text you when your table is ready. The place was full when we got there but the turnover was quick. We didn't wait more than 10 minutes and were seated in a booth. The menu is all sliders on one side and fries, salads, and sweets on the other. Fairly simple and the prices are beyond reasonable. The server told us most people get 3 sliders and fries. I did that plus I got a Moscow Mule to drink - it was only $5! I chose the Double Cheeseburger, Spicy Crispy Chicken (with a slice of provolone added), Olive Burger, and the Truffle Fries. Everything is served as soon as it's made so your items arrive at different times, which was fine by me. Each slider was served in its own cardboard "dish". Again, nothing fancy. The Olive Burger was really good - served with green olives and cheese on top of a beef burger. I liked the saltiness of the olives - it added to the total taste in a positive way. The Double Cheeseburger was actually pretty big so I would just get the single next time. And the Spicy Crispy Chicken was recommended by our server. He suggested adding the provolone slice, which I did. That was basically a buffalo chicken sandwich. And it was good! The truffle fries were excellent - you could really taste the truffle seasoning/oil. I also liked that they were the skinny type of fries. This is the type of independent restaurant I'm always looking for - one that sticks to its theme and does an excellent job of it. I'll definitely be back!

Had a great dinner last night with my family. My kids had a great time selecting their sliders and…read morebeing creative. The fried chicken was a favorite at our table since it also had a drizzle of maple syrup (ala chicken and waffles.) I heard the guys behind me order a PB&J with bacon so I ordered one as well. That was a fun flavor profile, too. The Cajun fries weren't my favorite. I know there are a lot of reviews raving about them so I decided to try them. But, it's just a really heavy dusting of Cajun seasoning on top of them. No subtlety to the seasoning at all. The ambience hasn't changed over the years. It's an ode to horse stables and horse racing. A fun experience for our family to eat here before heading to the Tigers game.

Party of 6. Walked in and there were 5 people total in the…read moreplace. Waited for 5-7 mins for waitress/bartender to greet us. Upon finally greeting us she seemed stunned we were there and proceeded to ask if we made reservations lol. Again Place was empty lol Then she looked aimlessly around in search of an open table, which they all were and finally said ok i will wipe this booth off. We were seated and then sat waiting for about 10-15 mins with noone attending our table. We decided to leave and go to kelseys. For a struggling bar/pub that is always empty it now makes sense why. Good luck, we will give someone else the business and will never attempt to support your establishment.

Steak was cooked as asked and good, mashed potatoes where awesome. Service was spot on and the…read moreatmosphere was great .

Our entire visit to Parlay Detroit was amazing! My husband and I were in town from ATL to celebrate…read morea birthday and anniversary. We chose the Parlay Steak for dinner. They were perfectly cooked. Our server Dorian was great and continued to make sure our evening was perfect. We also got to visit with Joique...our BH hometown guy! We are proud of you! Sharon and Ken Bunting BHATL

The brunch was AMAZING! And the service even BETTER, shoutout to our server Sommer!!!read more

LG is next to the waterfront that offers indoor and outdoor seating. Stepping in, reminded me of…read morethe many pubs on U of M campus. The staff was friendly, attentive and helpful. We got an order of dry wings. I have to say, I was blown away by how juicy and flavorful these wings were! By far the best wings I've had in a very long time. The ranch could be a bit better (on the bland side). The poutine was also delicious. The fries were crispy that went so well with cheese curds and gravy. Highly recommend checking this place out for the wings poutine and of course, beers.

Well, I came to Canada and decided to give this place a try since it was close to the hotel and my…read morefamily needed a quick bite. The beer was good. The vibes were good. But the burger? Nahhhh. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger because our waitress told me it had won an award. Well...the judges must have had a different cook that day. The burger looked amazing, but the moment I took that first bite, I was instantly disappointed. It was dry, wayyyyy overcooked, and just lacked any flavor that would make me want another bite. Now, I will give credit where it's due. The service was outstanding. Our waitress was friendly, attentive, and made the experience enjoyable. The atmosphere was also great, and I'd definitely come back for a beer and to hang out. As for the food? I'll pass next time. Overall, I enjoyed the experience, but if you're going for the award-winning burger...your experience may vary.

Let's start with the downside. We wree with a large party and they would only do one bill. Then the…read morewaitress took the bill divided it by 6 (number of families) and charged each card the same amount. So if one family only had 2 people they were charged the same as a family of 5. This makes absolutely no sense!! We were given the bill to figure out who owed who money. Food was fine, atmosphere was good.

We went to an event downtown and needed a bite afterwards. Gill's was close by and I'm glad I gave…read moreit a try. It's got a cool, casual dress code and vibe. The nachos were great and huge. Service was excellent and I will definitely come back.

Stopped into TAP at the MGM Grand for a late, light lunch. I wanted to take it easy and "pregame"…read morefor a big dinner later this evening, so a salad felt like the right move. Fair to say the Asian Chicken Salad is good, but not great. It's a massive portion with plenty of Napa cabbage and spinach, providing that much-needed crunch. However, the grilled chicken was a bit of a letdown--it really needed more flavor and seasoning to hold its own. The saving grace and clear highlight were the spiced cashews. They actually had some personality and stood out as the best part of the dish. It's a solid enough choice if you're looking to stay on the healthy side while hanging out in a sports bar, but it's not a "must-order. Plenty of screens for sports viewing, and lots of beers on tap (obviously), staff service was good.

I stayed at the MGM Grand Detroit last night after being displaced by a multi‑day power outage, and…read moreI had my 16‑year‑old dog with me. She's in poor health, and in the chaos of leaving home I forgot to bring something to wrap her nighttime medication in. Since TAP has turkey sandwiches on their menu, I explained that I was a hotel guest and asked if they could spare a small piece of turkey - just enough to wrap a pill in for an elderly dog upstairs. A kitchen worker (who was very nice, by the way) offered to check, but the chef refused outright. Not "this is against XYZ policy," not "we're too busy," just a flat no. I was standing right there for the entire exchange. Anyone genuinely suited to a hospitality role would have recognized this as an easy moment to generate some goodwill, but instead, the chef shut it down without a second thought. I spent a lot to stay at the MGM Grand Detroit Hotel, and this interaction left a genuinely negative impression of MGM overall. It made an already difficult day worse. I truly hope the individual who refused this request can one day recognize that hospitality is built on moments exactly like this.

If you want to get out of the bus I love you Eastern Market and you are still looking for a place…read moreto sit down and have a cold beer. This is the place. We stopped in after an event at the Eastern Market which was very very crowded, looking for a place to eat we spotted Thomas Magee's. On this particular day they had a pop-up barbecue that was serving the jerk chicken, fried cabbage, and beans. It was delicious. The inside is dark and cool just as you imagine. I had a DJ outside with just the right vibe to relax and enjoy the sunset from a busy day.

We've passed by this spot many times but never been in. We…read morethought we would give it a try since the draft was on and it is a sports bar. They had my favorite color red bull and tons of liquor to choose from. Great spot to grab a drink.

Dear reader, The…read moreDetroiter Bar was a thoroughly good stop before the Tigers game and exactly the sort of place one hopes to find before heading to the stadium. The service was very quick, the staff was nice, and the whole place had an easygoing sports bar energy that made settling in quite simple. They also have a lot of TVs, which made it easy to keep an eye on various games while waiting for first pitch. The food did its part very nicely as well. There were some great bar bites to choose from, and the wings and chicken tenders were both a very good decision. Add in the great prices and the efficient service, and the whole thing felt like a proper pregame success. Overall, a lively, reliable stop and one I would happily make again.

Stopped in here for some beer before the Detroit Grand Prix and glad we did as our beers were very…read morecold in frosted glasses! They have a lot of beers on tap as well. We didn't order any food but some folks next to us did and it looked good. Our bar tender was very friendly and good! Place definitely has a Detroit ambiance to it with cool red wings memorabilia on the walls.