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    Char Grilled Burger on a gluten free bun. Fries in their own fryer!!
    Chelsea C.

    Inside LCA is this delicious restaurant that offers gluten free options!!! Don't be turned away by the line you may encounter waiting for a table. There is a convenient drink stand on the right hand side that offers frozen beverages and other alcoholic options. There's also a bar to the left that you can snag a drink from while you wait in line. Luckily, it was 2 of us and they grabbed us from the middle of the line (larger parties in front of us) and took us to a table. Bathrooms were super clean. Food was incredible. Service was impeccable. You didn't feel like you were inside of hockey arena at all

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    Dave W.

    We were at LCA for a Wings game so we wanted to sample one of the dining options at the arena. The menu at The Mixing Board looked like the best of the bunch and the line wasn't too bad, so we gave it a shot. We started with the Bacon Wrapped Dates, which were tasty. My wife and I split a salad and a flatbread. The pesto chicken flatbread was good but I was a little disappointed in the salad. I'm not a fan of salads being served as a chunk of a head of romaine - just rip it up like a normal salad! One daughter had the tacos and the other had the shrimp as an appetizer and they both seemed satisfied with their selections. Our server was nice, but we ended up missing the start of the game because they were slow to get us our food.

    Jeremy N.

    Pretty expensive and service is somewhat slow, so plan accordingly. We've stopped in here a few times before a Red Wings game. As you can imagine, it gets pretty busy. However, I feel that they should be a little more prepared to service customers in a timely manner, as people most likely have somewhere to be. Portion sizes are pretty small and it's pretty expensive.

    Margherita Flatbread.  Exceptional!
    Ray C.

    This fun vibrant restaurant is my favorite Little Caesar's Arena place to eat prior to a concert or game. There are multiple items on the menu we want to try. On this trip, we had two types of the flatbread and they were both exceptional. We ordered a bottle of wine which was poured into a heavy duty wine craft with a snap on lid. We were told we could take it into the arena if we didn't finish. We ordered a second one to take with us. The service was friendly and excellent. If you are not aware, on game and concert days, The Mixing Board opens early and you get screened coming into the restaurant. You then can go into the area when it opens without a long line and another screening. We will be back to The Mixing Board for each Little Caesar's Arena event. I highly recommend this venue.

    CJ M.

    Good food, but service needs improvement. We ordered an app to have it arrive 10 minutes after we received our food. Our drinks weren't full and they don't service iced tea - what!? The food options were solid, but the service really left a bad taste in our mouths. At least after we got to watch the pistons win to bring the mood back up - dramatic, I know! But come on.... I think the food brought this up from 1/2 stars, but they need to get it together or we will eat away from Lca next time...

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    Derive and food were excellent, loved the eclectic choices plant based, burgers, pasta salads. Will definitely go back when at LCA

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    Gilly's Clubhouse

    3.2(132 reviews)
    0.5 miDowntown Detroit

    We returned to try the buffalo wings - they're decent. Breaded and fried well, lots of sauce,…read morehomemade dips. We also tried the fried chicken muffaletta sandwich and burger with tots and crinkle fries. The chicken sandwich is really tasty if you like olives, which I do. It came out on a nice seeded bun freshly fried and hot. Yum. Hubby enjoyed the burger and added bacon - they have really nice thick sliced bacon. It was cooked perfectly with a nice soft bun. I'm pretty sure the fries and tots are just frozen and presented well - at $11 and $12 for those, you might just skip those and get the meatball parm sliders because they're seriously delicious. I plan to return just for those - they're the best thing on the menu. Homemade patties and sauce; top notch. But, the crinkle fries do come with this yummy homemade malted mayo as well as ketchup, and I really enjoyed that. The tots are dusted with a spicy salty seasoning which made them maybe a touch too salty. Both of those came out super hot and crispy though, which I definitely appreciate. Overall, a very tasty meal that had care put into it. The host and server were both very friendly and our service was perfect. It's a little pricey for bar food, but at least it's good bar food, and you can't beat the ambiance for sports. Solid.

    First off, rude hostess. But it looks nice inside... weak…read moremenu choices, tasteless, high prices and little selection. The liquor choice is minimal and neither varied nor inspired. Save your money. Go somewhere else.

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    The Brakeman

    The Brakeman

    3.6(119 reviews)
    0.6 miDowntown Detroit

    I really enjoyed this place. There was a live DJ that played some good music. The drinks were…read morepretty pricey and not worth it in my opinion. The vibes of the location is what kept me there most of the night. Because it is downtown Detroit street parking on the weekends is always hard to find. So paying to park in the garage I would recommend. There were plenty of tables and seating. We did have to share and wait for some of the games to be available but everybody was friendly and generous with sharing the games. You do have to purchase tokens from the booth located inside to purchase drinks at the bar. The lady in the booth was very friendly and answered all my questions with that being my first time there.

    We came here to watch the Super Bowl. The token thing is interesting. I can see it coming in handy…read morethough, you pay once and then you don't have to deal with getting your wallet out or having a tab only. It can be more challenging for those of us who can't predict the future and won't know how much we will want. We felt like getting 2 beers each felt like a fair assessment of our projected time spent at this place and it turned out to be decently accurate. The beer list online (which I reviewed to prepare myself) was not entirely accurate. Their beer list on the wall didn't really explain what anything was so for people, such as myself, from outside the area and unfamiliar with the local breweries it was a challenge. I can see how it would be fun to come here with a group.

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    TAP Sports Bar

    TAP Sports Bar

    2.7(271 reviews)
    0.6 miDowntown Detroit
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    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.

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    The Monarch Club - Truffle fries in the back and taleggio arancini in front

    The Monarch Club

    3.6(287 reviews)
    0.6 miDowntown Detroit

    A lovely spot for a drink and a view! I came by in early March knowing it would be a little chilly…read moreon the roof, but the view and vibe was worth it! Really friendly service from start to finish, starting with the doormen all the way to the hostess and then the bartender. Everyone seemed like they were in a great mood, and this was a great spot to kick off my trip to Detroit. I went with the Cigar City Brewing Co IPA and it was crisp and delicious! The inside of the club was nice, but only complaint was they could do with more ambiance/dimmed lighting. It was a little too bright for a club. The rooftop has great views, a small fire pit, and several chairs around it. Probably 180 degrees unobstructed view, so could be great for a nice (panoramic) photo of the city or a selfie. I'll definitely be back on my next trip!

    Monarch Club is really an experience everyone should try at least once. It's elegant, it's…read morebeautiful, the views from the porch are nothing short of spectacular. While the food and drinks are not especially unique or special on its own, they are all good and the service 99% of the time is excellent. Sitting on top of the Element hotel right smack in downtown, this is great spot before and after any of the games or concerts as they are stones throw from the Fox, Comerica, Ford Field and a few minutes from LCA.

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    The Mixing Board - tradamerican - Updated June 2026

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