Lady of the House was such a great spot for a night out. The vibe was cozy but stylish, and the…read morestaff was super friendly and welcoming. We ordered a bunch of dishes and tried several cocktails--everything was really solid. But the potato donut holes with thyme? Easily the highlight. Seriously so good. Overall, just a great experience with good food, good drinks, and a great atmosphere. Definitely a place I'd come back to!

This was such a delightful and unique meal. And I'm so glad we came her for our friend's birthday…read moredinner. Since there were 4 of us we were able to order a bunch of stuff to share and have a taste of everything (my preferred way of dining out). You put in your entire order at once and the serve will course it out so it worked out perfectly for our group! Among so many interesting dishes I think the standouts were the carrot steak and the mushroom fettuccine! But honestly everything we ordered was good! I think the steak tartare was the only thing that was slightly underwhelming; I don't think it was super flavorful. We also got the potato donuts for dessert and those were fantastic and had such a great texture. The restaurant itself was gorgeous and felt really nice and intimate without ever feeling unapproachable. Our servers were great but it definitely felt like they were understaffed since there were a few times we wanted to ask a question or order more drinks and couldn't find anyone. Overall though definitely a great experience and would love to come back!

I'm based in LA but visited Detroit for a few days and Alpino was by far our favorite meal! The…read morepastas, salad, fish - everything was delicious. Loved the panna cotta too :) We hosted a private event for 15 people downstairs and Rebecca was incredible to work with from start to finish. She handled everything smoothly, made sure we were comfortable, and the service was top-notch. Food came out on time and tasted great too. Also chatted with David the owner; seems like a really hands-on guy and you could tell he really cares about the food, experience and his guests. If you're looking for a great spot to eat and/or to host a small gathering with great food + great people, this is it. Highly recommend!

The ambiance legit feels like you're in Europe! We had the booth near the fireplace - it was so…read morecozy. The standout item was the ragu - next time I come here I legit am ordering 2 ragu dishes - it was divine! Best pasta i've ever had! The fondue was just okay. I was expecting it to taste more like the alpine fondue from the melting pot but it sadly did not. It lacked flavor (needs garlic or more wine). For the price of the weinerschnitzel, I would think they could give some carb or veggie on the side. Yes it's a good sized portion, but the presentation looked a little sad. Lots of cocktail options, but I just went with the classic aperol spritz and it was perfect. I definitely will come again on special occasions!

MARRROOWWWW!!! Yes, yes, yes, if you are looking for the perfect brunch or dinner spot Marrow…read morethrows it down for both. Immediate service with the most attentive staff, dishes on dishes that just ATE. Finest, freshest ingredients... must try the steak, short ribs, and the legendary pull apart brioche . Marrow's vibe is cozy, elevated and low-key sexy without trying too hard. This is the spot in Michi for sure, will definitely be back!

Marrow is a locally female owned butcher shop and restaurant. They specialize in locally owned…read moreingredients. They are really conscious of where they get their ingredients and try to stick to local Michigan farms. A great dining experience from start to finish. We sat outside on a chilly night but don't let that deter you. They have plenty of heaters outside to keep you warm. The menu was fantastic. Everything was really delicious and flavorful. I highly recommend getting the bone marrow and you can't go wrong with any of the steaks. They are locally sourced which makes them that much better. The steak was cooked just how I want it. Also the drinks were just as delicious as well. I got an old fashioned and it was mixed perfectly. This is a great new, unique, delicious restaurant that needs to be checked out while you are in Detroit.

The food was AMAZING! I had the lobster and shrimp cake and I highly recommend it…read more The star of the show was the menon ricotta triangoli that my friend ordered. I still think about that dish and will be back soon for it! Definitely give this place a visit!

Visited on a Tuesday at 6:30pm without reservations and only bar seating was available. The…read morerestaurant is small but there were a lot of seats at the bar. We ordered a beer, the house rock and rye mocktail (good but VERY expensive for a small soda $7), cheeseburgers (also good- the bun was great, the flavor was good, it could've used more fixings and was $21 with no sides so again, very expensive. My husband added bacon for $6), and shared a fry (again, expensive $8, but very good and a charnel side for sure) $56 for 2 burgers and 1basket of fries is STEEP. Food was good, not $56 good! Service was good! Overall a good dinner and experience but I don't feel the need to visit again!

We did the tasting menu, and my wife came up with the perfect description:…read more "This is like Christmas morning, and each present is better than the last one." That pretty much says it all. What a terrific experience. Oysters. Radish salad. Wild boar kebabs. Lamb ravioli. Quail. Cabbage. One course after another had us looking at each other and saying, "I want to lick the plate." Our serving team was led by Rachel, who was outstanding. Everyone who brought a dish to the table was knowledgeable, friendly, and genuinely excited about the food. Even in a packed restaurant, they made us feel like we were the most important guests in the room. The décor is fascinating--eclectic, quirky, and full of personality. Nothing seems to match, yet somehow everything works perfectly together. The drinks were spectacular. They even had my favorite beer, Miller Genuine Draft (yes, I'm old school). And the bartender is a Knicks fan, which certainly didn't hurt. One final tip: visit the website and watch the video about the history of Mabel Gray before you go. It's a wonderful story and makes the experience even more meaningful. We'll be talking about this meal for a long time. Highly recommended.

This was a fantastic meal. I got the tasting menu which seems to be the right move considering they…read morerotate their menu every 3 weeks. The place is small and you can see the open kitchen pretty well. If i went back id ask for a table in the back so i could watch the kitchen the best. The food overall was spectacular, this must be the best restaurant in detroit. The radish carpaccio and the goat cheese bread were insane, so much flavor in every bite. All of the savory food was spectacular and the quality of the meats and the freshness of the veggies really shined through in every item. The service was top notch, every dish was well explained and my eating area was cleaned and silverware replaced whenever dirty. The speed of service was amazing, i eat quick and they brought my courses quickly while the group next to me was slower and they weren't rushed, clearly adjusted service for both our groups. I have two criticisms: 1. The chocolate cake dessert was lack luster and boring compared the rest of the menu. 2. I left hungry, the tasting menu was one entree or two smaller items short of the right amount of food. These criticisms are small and overall I had a spectacular experience. 4.7

Atmosphere is outstanding. Love the rustic exterior of the barn as well as a great patio space…read more Interior was clean and welcoming. Staff was top notch. From the recommendations to the high level of service. This was high end dining. Food was delicious. It's great that a large portion rotates based on what is in season and fresh from the garden. Great place for a special night out.

Innovative farm to table, deliciously prepared. GREAT service! Casual, beautiful, outdoorsy feeling…read moreambience! Treated our friends and had a wonderful evening! Shared the clam pizza and oysters on the half shell as appetizer. Oysters were very small but delicious. Clam pizza was AMAZING! Highly recommend. (Sorry, forgot to take pics of the apps) HIGHLY recommend if you're lucky enough to have it on your ever-changing seasonal menu! Pictures below will speak louder than words. Shared orange poppy seed cake and strawberry rhubarb crumble for dessert. Oops! No pic! Trust me, they were yummy! Only reason for 4 instead of 5 stars is that my steak had quite a bit of inedible streaks running thru it. Flavor was on point, just had to cut a lot away. Friend's steak, however, didn't have so much of that gristly stuff.

i had high expectations for selden standard and they exceeded them! the service was great and the…read morebroccoli salad was best we have ever had! definitely a MUST ORDER i wish it was a little better lit but we had a great time and enjoyed the ambiance overall. a cute little neighborhood too

It was one of those meals that I enjoyed so much that I forgot to snap photos of all of our food…read more Selden Standard was the setting for an amazing date night recently in Detroit. My husband surprised me with a birthday dinner here, and I'm glad that we got to experience it. We arrived in advance of our reservation and grabbed a seat at the bar. The bartender brought us a glass of wine while we waited. It took about a half hour, but we were shown to our table for the night and promptly greeted by our server. All of the food looked amazing, both on the menu and with what people were ordering at other tables. We chose a variety of dishes - cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, squid ink orecchiette, octopus, mushrooms, and scallops. I would recommend all of them, but the standouts for me were the Brussels sprouts and the scallops. Flavors were unique and textures were especially on point with those dishes. Service was good, but we both felt like it was slow. There was a slight glitch in the beginning of the night where the host stand didn't mark that we had checked in when we actually had, which probably contributed to the half hour wait at the bar. Aside from those points, it was an impeccable night!

We went to dinner on a Thursday night and ordered the Cucina Curata for the table. This is the…read moreChef's curated menu. It was amazing! We had 2 couples and they customized the menu for us based on our likes and dislikes. We got 5 courses starting with appetizers, followed by pasta (which I forgot to get photos of), then sides, entrees and dessert. Plus a little aperitif to start the meal off. Zero complaints about any of the dishes. My favorite dish was probably the artichokes and the steak. So delicious! The atmosphere at the restaurant was very fun and modern. And our server was very knowledgeable and helpful when we had questions about the dishes. If you want an even more elevated experience, they have a sommelier that will come to your table and assist with picking wine to pair with your meal.

One of the best restaurants in Detroit! We've been here several times and it never disappoints…read more The restaurant is open and not too noisy. You'll want reservations because it fills up quick. We were promptly seated and greeted my our waitress, Mary. She was very attentive and knows the menu. She explained every dish and made excellent recommendations. We all started out with an Aperol Spritz, because what says Italy more than a spritz!?! We ordered a few appetizers, artichoke, squash and asparagus. The squash was unique. It had pickled summer squash, a vegetable that I never considered pickling. Simply delicious. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and the sauce really enhanced it. Great side dish. I did not try the artichoke, but my wife and daughter both said they were amazing. For mains, I ordered the Aragosta fra Diavolo, my wife the Cappelletti and my daughters the Carbonara. All were delicious. The fra diavolo had a nice light kick of heat and loaded with lobster tail. Excellent dish. I highly recommend Shewolf. It's a phenomenal restaurant that takes pride in their food, service and the whole experience.

Kudos to Sam and the entire staff for the gracious, knowledgable, professional service. The food…read moretiming was paced out perfectly, Sam made terrific menu recommendations and we did not feel rushed at all. They encourage ordering several plates to share. We tried the miso carrots, the walleye, and the summer pea pasta. All of the plates were artfully decorated and I loved all the combos of flavors and textures. For dessert, we could not pass up the banana cake. Similar flavor to banana bread, with some kind of magical caramel frosting and crunchy almonds. Chartreuse is very deserving of all of those Best of Detroit awards.

We were Welcomed by Perry, who had Chartreuse slacks on. Our party of 8 arrived about an hour…read moreahead of our Reservation...we were told no problem We were seated in a relaxed area and little tables were brought to serve us water. We were impressed as the table we were to have was extremely and thoroughly cleaned I would say these are small plates, AMAZING taste and Texture.... unfortunately for me I stepped away from the table and the Bread Service was basically devoured other than 1 small piece before I could have some that's how good it was. The setting the service the desire to give us an event of Tasty Food was meant 1 small challenge the restrooms could have had a tad more care Oh when, my dish ( Short ribs) were tooo spicy I traded with my husband and enjoyed his vegetarian Pea dish. WONDERFUL so many ingredients merged into bursts of flavor. Perhaps with the Short Ribs mention there's a tad of heat Am I going back ABSOLUTELY so many more dishes to experience. Prepare to be Welcomed

We came to Detroit to celebrate our anniversary and also celebrate America's 250th anniversary…read more We did what we always do. We researched the food because let's be honest. It's one of the most important parts of a trip!! Out of every restaurant we visited and even out of our previous travels- nothing has compared to the apparatus room!! It was without question the highlight of our time in Detroit. If you go, you have to order the chicken and waffles. It is unlike anything you've ever had. I'm serious. We have been all over Florida and New Orleans, etc. etc. and I've never had chicken and waffles like this. And don't skip the Keylime pie. They call it Keylime, but it's really something completely unique and absolutely incredible!! If you're lucky enough for your server to be RONA, you are in for an unforgettable experience. She goes so far above and beyond..... and, she answered so many questions that we had about Detroit. She is outstanding as a server! If I had to put my money on one restaurant in all of Detroit- it would be the apparatus room! It is an absolute must visit and just to help you locate it, it's inside the Detroit foundation hotel!! P.S. Their rendition of the Espresso martini was perfection! Just wow.

Beautiful place and great service, mediocre food at best and just ok cocktails, only local draft…read moreand bottle beer. The burger that is not on the menu was great, greasy but great. Will give it a try for brunch but not dinner anymore