I stopped here before a concert and Chene Park this week. Parking was easy on the street, quick…read morewalk over. Staff greeted us upon entry. Found out this is a Black Owned bar, love that. It was karaoke night so they were testing the music, also didn't mind that at all. Outr server Brandy was extremely cool and helpful. 2 other bartenders came in while we were there, really nice ladies as well. I got the sliders and Hibiscus Margarita. Tasty and priced right. Clean, spacious, even the bathroom smelled nice, not the typical downtown bar smell. I'll definitely be back before the summer is over.

I didn't know the elephant room is black owned and I love it even more. Great service, great food…read moreand good drinks. All reasonably priced in a great location. I will definitely be back.

Food and service was Exceptional! Theresa was a delight…read more Bar service very good Great food and atmosphere

My wife and I stopped into downtown Detroit to visit the Museum of Illusions. After leaving, we saw…read morethat there were numerous restaurants in the area. We settled for Downtown Louie's as it was just around the corner from the museum and it's building appeared to be a historic building that was restored. My wife and I love old buildings that have been saved and decided to stop in. We were immediately greeted by a friendly hostess and seated promptly. Our waiter Eric quickly showed up and brought us some waters and a drink I had ordered. Looking through the menu, I went with the East Side burger which was a 1/2 pound Angus burger with an egg and bacon on brioche bun. My wife ordered the Cajun pasta with chicken added. Both of our meals came relatively quick and tasted amazing. My wife wouldn't stop raving about how good the chicken and the sauce was on her pasta. My burger was excellent as well. It didn't come with any sauce so I ordered the asian zing bbq sauce to add to it. This made it that much better. The asian zing does have a spicy kick to it so keep that in mind if you try it. Overall the service was excellent and we really enjoyed the food and the ambiance of this great restaurant and highly recommend a stop if in downtown Detroit.

Loved it. Good beer, choice of delicious sandwiches (all size large; we split one and it was plenty…read moreof food) in a fun environment that wasn't too loud.

Everyone talks about the cheeseburger. Turns out, it's for good reason. In this economy in Detroit,…read moregetting a huge cheeseburger for less than $15 is great. Getting one that actually tastes good is fantastic. The burger comes with the usual fixins on a giant ciabatta. Is it a bit difficult to eat? Yep. Is it worth it? Most definitely. There are some bites that you're getting no meat but they honestly still tasted pretty good lol. Burger was well seasoned and cooked exactly to my liking. Produce was fresh and the mayo rounded it all up quite nicely. Fries were very good. Not quite S tier, but still a solid A tier. Could have been a bit saltier. A tier on the burger as well. Food was ready in less than 15 minutes. No complaints. Very good burger and fries.

Want to say what a great experience I had with Nikki -- helping me calm down with her friendly and…read morehumorous attitude (and two bourbons), after I had a terrible experience with the staff at the EZ Parking lot across the street. Thank you Nikki! -- you turned around my mood into happiness on a summer evening downtown!

My goodness! I was so excited to see the reviews of this place and couldn't wait to try it. But…read morewhat a different experience I had. Was attending a concert at the Fillmore, which is just around the corner. I thought that Vollmer's was the perfect place for a drink and bite to eat pre-concert. Outfront had a menu that included happy hour and other specials. So that also got us in the door. We arrived around 515p and the place wasn't very busy. Inside was pretty dark and people were using their phone flashlight to read the menu. Ceilings are high. Got the vibe of a divey, low-key bar with no thrills. A large u shaped bar with two bartenders. A few high top tables even fewer normal tables. When you walk in the front door, their kitchen is to the left. With some little seating and in the back are bathrooms. Menu is very small, but appeared mighty. Their main food is sliders of different varieties and flavors. Along with sides such as onion rings, cheese curds, and fries. I'd figured with such a small menu, ticket times would be super fast. So we ordered a bit of everything to try and this was our mistake assuming food would come out fast. You order at the bar. The bartender who took our order had no patience and an attitude to go with. I asked her about the happy hour sign out front and she gave some half response answer and said everything is full priced. I asked why the sign is out front then? No response just annoyed. We ordered at 530p and ordered 4 sliders, onion rings, cheese curds and two beers. Place started getting busier as the night went on. Zero food was coming out. We were 40 minutes in to ordering and food gets brought to us and then the same bartender from earlier then realizes that it isn't our order. I assumed it was since it was 40 minutes since we ordered and the menu is so limited that it looked like what we ordered. She asked did we touch anything and I'm like um yes, we are starving. She doesn't apologize and quickly swipes the food off our table and goes who knows where. The food was for the table behind us and that table now was even more mad and annoyed. Our food comes out a little after an hour after ordering. We were about to ask for a refund when the food comes out. We noticed that there was only one cook. There seemed to be little communication from the two bartenders to the cook and no one running this place. No one was going around apologizing to patrons and they still were taking food orders well after we made ours. The other bartender at least had a little better customer service. She at least did acknowledge how long the food took and quickly got us a little condiment caddy from another table. Our food was awesome! Not awesome enough to wait for an hour, but very delicious. The sliders are for sure small but they're packed with a lot of toppings and flavorful. The cheese curds and onion rings were also delicious. The dipping sauce was creamy and tangy. We had an excellent meal. I just wish that the customer service and the ticket times were better. It's a shame! PS they at least had a jug of water that you could get your own at the bar. So at least you didn't have to wait around for waters from staff.

We love coming here before Detroit Tigers games or events at Little Caesars Arena. The location is…read moreperfect if you're looking to avoid expensive parking and don't mind a short walk to your event. They're usually able to accommodate walk-ins. We've sat at the bar a few times, but honestly, it's a great experience either way. As a vegan, I really appreciate the variety of options. The fried tofu has an excellent texture and is served with perfectly fluffy rice. I usually go for the vegetable spring rolls-crispy and paired with a fantastic dipping sauce-and the sweet and sour tofu, which is always a standout. My husband typically orders the sesame chicken and is always pleased. Service is consistently quick and enjoyable. While prices are a bit on the higher side (around $20+ per entrée), the quality, flavor, and convenience, especially before a game, make it well worth it. If you're up for a short walk and want a delicious pregame meal, this is a great spot to check out!

Overall, decent place. We sat at the bar and the ladies were wonderful. The kitchen was out of…read morecertain items which was sad but they were able to get us our 2nd and 3rd choice. Overall, menu is not super authentic for Chinese food and is what I would consider an American fusion menu. Cheeseburger eggrolls were my fav and I will note that I wish there was like a veggie component in it. There was just meat which is not awful but would help with the well roundedness of the dish.

Open to the park with sandbox an outdoor bar, included - this was the perfect meet up spot for a…read morefirst time meet with now friends! The area was lively with a mix of people of all ages. The were birds, sun, music, and laughter. Various tables to sit at if you are able to find one that is vacant - sunny and shady spots. There is also a couple water features, of course. We didn't order food, but next time I will for sure try something as the menu looked to have some nice sounding options! My friend got me their Fairground Lemonade which was light and refreshing for the hot day. The staff looked to be busy, but that's a good thing - I liked seeing how many people were out and about - we were there maybe early afternoon (1-2pm arrival on a Saturday).

This is the beach area adjacent to Parc. Looking for an easy patio to enjoy a glass of wine. The…read moreserver asked if we were going up stairs, while we were walking up.. we said yes and she mentioned she'll be right back up. 25 min later we walked out. Decided to give Greektown our biz.

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!!

This was my first time in Detroit, and baby... the moment I walked in, it was a whole vibe. No…read moreseats at the table, so I slid right up to the bar--even though I don't drink at all But let me tell you about this food... whew. Turkey chops fresh and seasoned just right, mac and cheese creamy and hitting, and them greens?? Soooo good. Like real good. Detroit, y'all showed out. Thank you for treating this Southern woman right

I meaaaaaannnnn... it's really a personal preference…read more If you like loud music, and I mean LOUD, the kind of music that's so loud you can feel the bass in your chest, then you'll probably enjoy this place. If strong drinks and decent food are your thing, this may be right up your alley. Now, don't get it confused, this is definitely not an upscale spot. The place is pretty small and fills up quickly. I tried the chicken wings, which were good. The fish was decent, but the shrimp just wasn't my cup of tea. I had one drink and immediately knew that if I had another, I'd probably be dancing on the tables. I stayed for about an hour before the music started giving me a headache. They also had karaoke, which was pretty entertaining. One thing to note: they automatically add an 18% gratuity to your bill. Overall, this place wasn't really my vibe, but that's simply a matter of personal preference.