I'd heard about this place and have wanted to come for some time. Paris was an excellent host and…read morethe food was delicious! Very generous portions-no way we could eat it all. I had the shrimp and grits and my mom had the classic breakfast. We had no words while eating. I highly recommend you visit Salt+Ko!

The waiter was delightful. Steak bites were seasoned well. Just kind of sparse. What prompted…read morethis review was the food server. This person was beyond apathetic! He would not use a tray so always only came out with 2 dishes. His lack of enthusiasm and care less silence was so lackluster. Probably just a good place for happy hour...

I usually come here for the drinks because they're always strong, but this time I decided to try…read morethe food and I'm so glad I did! I ordered the catfish, and it was fried exactly the way I like it. It was perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. My friend had the steak bites and said they were cooked perfectly to her liking. The drinks were, of course, just as strong as ever! The bar has plenty of seating with a cozy, dimly lit atmosphere. It got pretty busy while we were there, but our waitress stayed attentive and provided great service the entire time. The music was on point, and there's even a pool table if you're looking to hang out and have some fun. Overall, it's a great neighborhood bar with delicious food, strong drinks, good music, and affordable prices. I'll definitely be back!

Decent food, but forced gratuity and noise levels were a turnoff…read more We recently moved our office to 12 Mile and Northwestern, and while moving wasn't ideal, the upside is I've got plenty of new food spots to explore. I found Red Balloon Saloon on Google Maps--it looked promising, so I met up with a buddy there after work. First impressions were solid: the place looks good inside, with plenty of TVs and even a pool table. We grabbed seats at the bar and started to settle in--until I saw the sign saying they add a mandatory 20% gratuity to all tabs. That's a big issue for me. If tips are guaranteed, where's the motivation for good service? Unfortunately, that concern proved true. It took a while to get our drinks, and we had to flag the bartender down to order appetizers. I got the cheese sticks and my buddy got the catfish. Both were tasty--no complaints on the food. The biggest downside? It was insanely loud. So loud that my Apple Watch actually alerted me about excessive noise levels. It made it really tough to have a conversation, and we ended up leaving early. Even cashing out took longer than it should have. While it's conveniently close to my new office, I don't see myself coming back. The forced gratuity policy and overwhelming noise make it a one-and-done for me.

I thought this was a great place to go for a nice dinner. It had a unique vibe being where it is in…read moreWest Bloomfield; they've redesigned the place to look lowkey and elegant. When I went, I think it might've been a Monday evening, so it was pretty quiet and the service was almost frighteningly quick. Our meals were delicious. I had the branzino fish and I loved it so much. I wanted to finish it there, but I made myself listen to my stomach and enjoyed it as leftovers the next day instead. My server was very kind and willing to answer my egregious questions because I was having trouble deciding what I wanted. I'm excited to try eating here for lunch! Oh and the bathroom was pretty and pink

I was very excited and pumped up to try this place but my experience was a total letdown. They had…read morea $26 lobster with freshly made pasta on their lunch menu. Can't beat that! They took it off the menu recently and when I asked if they could make it for me they said it'd be another $18 for a lobster tail. The host then says they can't make it as the lobster meat was shucked for the rolls. What a stupid decision on management's part taking it off the menu. I saw customers posting rave reviews online. I just walked out on the spot and went to a Mexican restaurant.

Ordered carry out recently and I still am in love with this place. The French onion soup ($12) was…read moreexpensive but made with love. Delicious. Also had the Cobb salad which was enough for two. Fresh and crispy ingredients and wonderful flavor. Try their fish and chips and deep fried mushrooms too! Pretty much everything on their simple menu is a good choice. Burgers also rule here... Professional service and low key ambiance enhance the food. Also try their Royal Oak location.

Ambiance: dimmer lights, but tables close together; you can sit at bar, but every time someone…read morecomes in, you freeze in iwinter Food: very good; burgers are always done to perfection Value: this is where they get dinged. $40 for Piedmontese cheese burger + fries + a beer. That is getting really outrageous. You could have a 4 star dinner for that price. I used to go much more frequently and I think others feel the same as it used to be packed whenever I went there.

This is my go-to lunch spot when I want to treat myself with a beer and some sliders. Sliders are…read morepretty good. I always like to try what they have on special when they go. The 9-1-1 slider has a whole fried habanero in it, which is right up my alley. The bartenders are always nice and the bar manager (I think that's who he is) is a really cool dude. It's not a very big space, but it's ferndale. Ya can't knock a bar in ferndale for being a little cramped. Overall good vibes, good food, cold beer. What more can you ask for?

Cheap and delicious meals. I was able to eat a nice meal for 15 dollars including tip! Juicy…read moresliders, great appetizer options, and speedy service. Nice bar/restaurant vibes fit for a youthful town like Ferndale. I'll always come back and recommend others to try this out!

We had a blast. Secret menu item - the espresso martini. Amazing service from our bar tender. Great…read morecasual sport bar vibe.

We popped in here for a quick drink as we were walking to another bar, but saw this spot…read more The bartender was nice and the drinks were cold. It's a cool local bar that has quick and fast drinks and filled with lots of locals.

A great spot for lunch. Their grilled cheese and tomato soup is fantastic. Tough place to get into…read morefor dinner and they don't take reservations but if you can get in, it's worth your time. Great cocktails as well.

I've had this place on my radar for many ears, but never managed to get here until now. It was a…read morebeautiful summer afternoon, so we sat outside for lunch. A lot of the food seemed kind of heavy so we split the risotto balls appetizer and each got a kale Caesar salad and French onion soup. Not the most adventurous choices, but everything we had was quite good. I'm glad we sat outside - the inside seemed kind of stuffy to me. Definitely old school Bloomfield Hills, which has no appeal to me.

I am SO excited to make The Whitney my 400th review!! I had an amazingly positive experience at The…read moreWhitney, a historic mansion and restaurant in Detroit, Michigan, which hosted my beautiful sister's bridal party in June 2026. After researching for weeks for the perfect venue, my mom, another bridesmaid, and I decided on The Whitney for the party. We coordinated with the team at The Whitney a few months earlier to plan an afternoon tea party for my sister and 27 close friends and family in one of their many private rooms. There was a deposit we paid to reserve the room and it was $59 per person for a multi-course meal and dedicated service. They were easy to deal with and very transparent about rules, pricing, and the menu. Allergies were also accommodated. Valet parking is $10 a car which most guests used although I found street parking nearby. This huge mansion was packed the day of the party! Many, MANY others had the same idea as us and we saw other bridal parties, birthday parties, graduation parties, and even a wedding happening at the same time. Yet, our group felt very special all the same. We took some time to partake in a mini tour of the mansion and took lots of pictures of us in our tea party dresses in front of the gorgeous stained glass windows all throughout. There is a dress code that must be adhered to to dine here so check out their website for those rules. So the venue was beautiful, the staff professional, and the prices were decent - but was the food any good? Not surprisingly, yes! Each person could have as much tea as they wanted from a few offerings and we were also treated to a glass of mimosa or champagne (or a non-alcoholic glass of bubbly if preferred). Over a leisurely 3 hours (we booked a long time so we could do bridal party activities and open gifts), our party drank and ate a delicious afternoon tea multi-course meal with a trio of homemade desserts at the end. My favorite item was our first course actually, two large scones with whipped honey butter and jam. The scones were a hit for most of the party as well. We also had fresh berries and cream and then a trio of savory sandwiches and canapes. I wasn't a huge fan of the roast beef sandwich or the salmon crostini but that's my personal preference. All leftovers were packed up nicely for guests to take home. I was full halfway through so I ended up taking a few things home. Out of all the savory sandwiches, the Italian sandwich on a baguette was my favorite. My mother and a few others do not eat pork so The Whitney graciously swapped those out for a multiple of one of the other offerings. We did overstay our time slot by 30 minutes but The Whitney did not penalize us (they would if it was any longer though, understandably). But they did help us clean up so we could get out sooner, haha. Overall, my sister's bridal party was a huge hit and I would recommend anyone reading this review to consider The Whitney as their event venue for their party. I'll fondly remember our time there for years to come.

Truly 5 stars and top notch!…read more Came here for my birthday. What sold me was the birthday special. If you come on your birthday, then you get $50 off your bill. Made reservations online which was super easy and said we were visiting for my birthday. Valet parking was easy. Be sure to walk around both outside and inside to take in the house and grounds. Hostess staff were OK. Kind of quiet and not overly welcoming. Our waitress was amazing. Personable, attentive, and friendly. She even indulged us with some of her paranormal stories that she has experienced at the house. The menu was customized for my birthday. After we ordered, the menu was rolled up in a little scroll as a keepsake. I went with the lobster bisque soup, and my husband got the soup of the day, which was a poblano soup. Very elegantly our soups were poured in front of us to ensure that they were hot as possible. The lobster bisque was so smooth. You probably got a quarter of a cup or maybe an eighth of a cup of lobster meat, though. Menu wise is small and refined. I went with the beef Wellington and ordered it medium rare. It came with asparagus and mashed potatoes. My husband got the brick chicken which also came with vegetables and redskin potatoes. Very nicely plated and our meals were so delicious. The portion size were pretty good, but not too much to where you feel like you ate too much. We were seated in the receiving room, which is a pretty room, but next time I'm not sure if you can request being seated in other rooms. The study, formal dining room, library, and music room on the first floor are a lot more grand and rich with original wood. The receiving room is all white plaster, but a really cool feature is the white Onyx that surrounds the fireplace. Great cocktail menu along with beer and wine. Dessert menu has a lot of good options. We went with the lumber Barron, this was probably the most disappointing of our meal. Just kind of lackluster and didn't taste like much. The chocolate coating really overpowered much of the other flavors of the dessert. When dessert came out, the waitress told us that the piano player would play happy birthday in honor of me. It was a pretty cool sequence. Lastly, when we wrapped up my meal, I was given a red rose. Due to going on my birthday. I was able to receive $50 off our meal. But the waitress had to go take my license to the back to get it approved. Our waitress told us that after dinner to meet up with the tour guide for a tour of the home. The tour guy was very personable and had a flashlight pointing out the different types of details. She was full of knowledge and took her time with sharing different facts about the house. If there was nobody in a room, then we were allowed to go in the room. But if people were dining, then you were not allowed to go in that room. They're also was a private event happening in the ghost bar, so we unfortunately we're not allowed to explore that area. I did notice some people celebrating anniversaries. Their table was furnished with a flower arrangement. Can't say enough on what a great dining experience we had. I would especially recommend going to celebrate a birthday or an anniversary.