Kudos to whoever runs this restaurant's IG page. Seeing the social media pics is what made me want to try the place. However, in real life I was a bit disappointed. They are located next door to Bert's Marketplace. The outside signage is covered and makes the Bistro difficulty find. There is street parking out front and lot parking across the street. There is both indoor and outdoor seating. Once inside you immediately notice that the place is pretty dated and run down. The booth benches feel as if you're both sinking in and hanging off the edge at the same time. The Motown themed decor and piano doesn't quite make up for it but does give it a somewhat vintage feel. We went in on a hot summer day and the air conditioning seemed to not be on. The service began with room temperature tap water with no ice and our server running down a list of things that were not available that day. Also, clarifying that they do not accommodate any special requests or any changes or substitutions on menu items -- "our menu is what it is." The food was slow to come from the kitchen and tasted mediocre. The rolls were unimpressive and straight out of a package. The fried oyster appetizer was nicely presented but small in portion for the price ($15 for four small oysters). The steak bites and salads were decent. The only saving grace is the live music. There is a pianist and vocalist offering a nice rendition of all the famous Motown tunes that will make you want to sing along. I'll have to say that based on my experience here I wouldn't recommend it and I probably won't be visiting again. read more

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Decided to check this place out after a friend told me they had a nice dining experience. You really would not think it would be so nice by the outside. I was with three other people and to make a reservation you have to give a credit card because if you don't show up they will charge you $50. We were immediately seated in a booth that after a few minutes of sitting the seat almost felt like it was sinking in. The overall atmosphere is really nice, they had live music which was really nice. We ordered the spinach dip which was good and the steak bits were so so. Me and my friend had the stuffed salmon, my husband had the lamb chops and our other friend had the fish I forgot was kind but all of food was really good. There was not a long wait and our waiter was nice. I would go back but I won't sit in a booth again. read more

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I like this place. The decor pays homage to Motown artists, my table had pictures of The Temptations. The booths are very spacious and private. When I arrived I was greeted and seated right away. They have live music which I enjoyed. I only ordered an appetizer of crab cakes which was very delicious. The portion size was big. The corn chowder on top was good but a little salty. Unfortunately, I couldn't eat the bread and butter because it had hair in it. I didn't bother asking for more. I'd like to come back and try some other menu items. read more

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This place has sooooo much potential...... However the service fell flat for us. My party of 3 arrived for our 6:15pm reservation a few minutes early, place was fairly empty so we were seated immediately at a small four top table. This is problem number one. For the amounts of things they are piling on the tables for the all you can eat crab night, they should not seat more than two people at these small tables. (Water carafe, glasses, bread basket, waste basket, salt/pepper, side plates, butter silverware, extra napkins and your dinner plates). Our server "forgot " the drink order so we waited about 35 mins for it after a reminder...again place is fairly empty sooooooo.... The first plate of crab come with two clusters. Every one after that comes with one. The initial order was water logged making it tough to open the shells. Next set was much better. The first refill was timely and that where it all stopped. We had great difficult getting anything after that. We were told they would put our order in and it would be 8-10 minutes (each time) which it never was. This process was just not well planned out at all. By the time we got our check and carry out dessert it was after 9 pm. Which is crazy!!! My party of three also had a mandatory gratuity of 18% tacked on to our bill. Never seen that for a small party and if that's your policy please let customers know UPFRONT.. I'm a great tipper when service is on par but my forced three hour meal did not warrant 18%. read more

The Motown Bistro - Crab and corn - Steakhouses Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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I arrived at Chartreuse, forgetting that they're not open on Sundays, and so we asked Yelp for another place not too far away, and it suggested Motown Bistro as new and hot. I like new and hot! I joked with my partner that Motown Bistro has to be one of the less original/creative names for a new place in Detroit that I've seen in a while, but I get that naming is difficult. We drove by the place a few times - the signage is the same yellow color and font as all the Bert's signs, and it's kind of tucked into the same strip, so it's easy to miss. But it's in a pretty nice location right near Eastern Market. There were only a couple tables occupied, so we were a bit nervous. The space is cozy and the booth was nice. It has a TV in the booth, which might be nice if we were there during an exciting sporting event, but since we were there for date night we turned it off. The music selection was a pleasant mix of jazz and blues, which was good for ambiance. We ordered the calamari appetizer, which was fantastic. Very tender, with a light breading, and a healthy dose of capers and peppers in a light citrusy sauce. Would definitely order again. I thought it took a very long time to come out given that the place was almost empty, but quality takes time. The wine came out in a mini-carafe and was solid for the price. The server left a carafe of water at the table, which is a nice touch as I always run out and hate waiting for refills. For my entree, I chose lamb chops which came with mashed potatoes, and I chose asparagus for my vegetable. The lamb was excellent - the sauce underneath complemented both the potatoes and lamb chops perfectly. The asparagus had a slight char on the outside but was tender on the inside - I have never quite managed that trick when grilling or roasting at home, so I was a bit envious. I stole a few bites of my companion's seafood risotto and it was delicious. One aspect of the meal made me a bit sad - it was not hot. Everything tasted as though it had been finished, plated, and then sat for a while. I'm not sure if that's because the appetizer came out so late and they wanted to give us time to finish it, or because my dish and my companion's weren't ready at the same time, or the server went on break - but regardless of the reason, room temperature food isn't good at a fine dining establishment. I would have loved to save room for dessert, but the appetizer was filling and the clock was ticking on the babysitter, so we'll have to try them next time. And I do plan to return - the New York Oscar is calling my name. read more

The Motown Bistro - View of the bar from our cozy booth on a Sunday evening. - Steakhouses Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I really hate to write this review but it has to be said. The food here is delicious. Unfortunately the establishment in many ways looks run down. I usually sit at a table but today I sat at the bar. The napkinholders, mirrors and bar in general looked dirty. Having a front row seat at Eastern Market is a major thing and this place is NOT A GOOD REPRESENTATION of what dining in Detroit should be. I was astounded by the amount of unsightly cords visible from the bar seats and other random items. Its truly ashame that the food is good and the place looks so shabby. read more

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This place was a bit of a Hail Mary on a busy Friday night. We are really glad we found this place. With two young kids it is really hard to find a good fine dining place. The service from when we walked in, to finishing dessert was extraordinary. Marvin made us feel extremely welcome and made sure to be very attentive and charming. The wife and I ordered the ribeye and NY strip with stuffed crab. The food was exceptionally delicious and on par with the price. One small complaint was that the temp of the steaks were a little higher than what we asked for, but it did not distract from the amazing flavors. The red skin mashed potatoes were to die for. All in all, this place it is now on our list to visit again and bringing friends next time. read more

Great experience! Crablegs all you can eat on Thursdays! Nice ambiance with classic music and also live music. Marty on the piano and a great smooth singing voice. Awesome service from Marvin. Definitely will return. Great parking too! read more

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Cool vibe small place with old school piano and bass duo. The service was slow and a bit lackluster, but pleasant and polite. Bar service took forever for a couple of Old Fashions. The Shrimp Diablo app was good with just the right amount of heat. Motown Surf & Turf was awesome and the Seafood Risotto was very good as well. Had we ended the night there, I would have given 4 stars. However, we ordered desert. It could only be described as a $12 think slice of Duncan Hines box mix cake with matching canned frosting. Seriously my kids bake the same if not better at home. I would definitely come back, and enjoy it. I would just skip desert. read more

The Motown Bistro - Motown Surf & Turf - Steakhouses Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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The experience was great. The food was amazing. My husband and I enjoyed it as well as the Service which was absolutely amazing. We had calamari and salmon cakes as an appetizer. The calamari was absolutely the best food I've ever experienced. In light of the state of the world right now, l was impressed and will definitely be back. It was expensive as ever but it's a seafood and steak restaurant so expect that, but it was well worth every cent. The tip is also included in the meal, so expect the gratuity as well. read more

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Service- Slow, we had reservations and still waited 15 mins past our reservation time and 30 mins before someone even decided to give us water. We had to ask for bread and when we received it I was so disappointed with the standard loaf of wheat bread used to make a sandwich at home, which was cut in half slices...smh. Food- I ordered the Lobster Thermodoire & ribeye my husband ordered the lobster tail and my daughter ordered the lamb chops. Lobster Thermodoire-good but very small and I only received half of the lobster the steak was over cooked but still ok. Lobster tail- my husband said it was ok but canned vegetables Lamb Chop-my daughter said it was good but she sent back the canned vegetable rice mix that accompanied the chops. Bathroom was disgusting, as it is shared with Berts which is a whole in the wall but city staple... I would describe Motown as a wanna be established but failed miserably. WANNA BE Posh Swank Professional Sophisticated and Professional INSTEAD Cheap decor Dirty bathroom Cheap food ingredients Undesirable patrons...drunk dude at bar with his whole ass showing Unprofessional and inattentive staff Also 18% gratuity party of 3 ??? My tip is to call Chef Gordon Ramsey for help, definitely a Kitchen Nightmare! This place needs real REAL help from the bottom up? WILL NOT RETURN!!!! read more

The Motown Bistro - Steakhouses Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Trash buffet spent $114.00 for cold food . All the good food was gone and we just had to eat what was left over. Cant even support black business .smh trash read more

The Motown Bistro - Buffet leftovers - Steakhouses Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Good and bad. Taste-wise I was very satisfied. But what I was really disappointed about was, and this was a delivery order, that 1) the fried oysters said on the menu that they came with a cajun aioli and they did not (3 portions & none had it), and 2) the salad came with ranch but I was never given any option for a dressing on the order. I'm a picky ranch person so I probably would have ordered a house made dressing if they offered one. On the other hand, the oysters were very good and the salad was fresh. So it's disappointing for a not cheap food order for it not to include the things the menu says it's supposed to have. But I liked the food and would be tempted to order again! read more

Our food was delicious. Ambiance was perfect. Live Music- sing and band were talented. One suggestion I would make is to replace the booth seats with larger ones. We were originally seated at a booth however I felt myself slipping forward. We tried another booth before we asked for a table. read more

The Motown Bistro - New York New York - Steakhouses Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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My children wanted to hang out and take me out for my birthday near the Eastern Market because they heard about the music, food and wine. So they picked TMB. Due to the signs being covered by the white tents and the outdoor dining, you would not know where to go or even notice the TMB sign, there's no real entrance and you have to navigate your way through those dining outside to get to where the host is and they will guide you inside. We had a party of 15 which they gave us four tables and made it clear that each table had their own server and their own checks. We sat down at 7 PM and by the time we received our food it was 8:15, so by the time everyone ate and the bill came is was now 9:20, they have a sign stating there's a time limit on tables and that time was 1 hour and 15 mins, well, as you can see, it took that long just to get our food. Our server was polite and did his best, but no real urgency to serve. Very relaxed and laid back. The food was tasty but the prices are really over rated, it's definitely not a family friendly restaurant. This is probably a place you can stop in grab a bite and a drink and head to the show. Maybe a good spot for lunch, but I'm not even sure if they're open for lunch. The music is their saving grace. There was a jazz piano player/singer and a bass guitarist. The bar area isn't very large only maybe 6-8 people and then there's a standing room for the other 6 -8 people to stand and drink . My husband wants to try it one more time for our date night and try one of their musical booths to see if it will make our list or not! Stay tuned for my next updated review. read more

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Dined at Motown Bistro on a Sunday with 5 people in our party and had a great meal and the vibe was awesome! The service was good and the food was delicious! I had the catfish and grits, while others had the chicken and waffles, etc. I'd recommend going before 11 am because once folks get out of church, they head straight to Motown Bistro for Sunday brunch. read more

We went for my son's birthday based on reviews. When we checked in, the hostess seemed stressed and confused and finally got us seared. Place was very dark and many lightbulbs seemed burned and not replaced and could not see the menu. Then after meeting our server we place our order for drinks and food. 40 minutes later, still no food and no drinks and could not find my server anywhere. Spoke with manager, clearly drinks nowhere to be seen. Mentioned due to delay we will be leaving and he said "ok". That was it. I am not coming back again, would you? read more

I can say I liked the food. Prices are similar to fine dining but I wouldn't say the ambiance is like fine dining restaurant. It's a certain vibe which isn't bad but not as updated as I expected. Customer service was decent I would go back read more

The Motown Bistro - Fried Twin Lobster Tails - Steakhouses Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This was my first time and I was very pleasantly surprised. The food was excellent. I got the surf and turf special which came with soup or salad. It was a huge portion. I got 3 pieces of a shrimp scampi, lamb chops, a full lobster with an amazing cream sauce, mashed potatoes and green beans. I got the clam chowder which I enjoyed. There were some things that weren't so great though. First off, the booth is a bit risen. I put my foot down and went sliding. The floor of the booth must have been greasy or something. They were also out of stuff such as white wine and olive juice for a dirty martini. The server was very nice and told me the peach cobbler doesn't come with ice cream at that time. I asked why. He said he was freezer burned haha. I said that maybe that was another day and asked if he could check again. He came back and said it was the same stuff so still freezer burned. I was a little disappointed as I wanted ice cream with it, but it's not the end of the world. Overall, I enjoyed the vibe of this place. Old school and a man played the piano. I'll def be back! read more

The Motown Bistro - Surf and turf special - Steakhouses Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

We came across this restaurant based on open table and the yelp reviews we read. We decided to try something new for date night. I am so glad we decided to come down to The Motown Bistro. From the moment we walked in, until the moment we left the staff was absolutely amazing. Everyone was so kind and welcoming. This just added to our experience. The host came and checked on us numerous times. He wanted to make sure our experience was everything we wanted it to be. The inside looks nothing like what you would expect from the outside. It is a fun night out! Our waiter was one of the best waiters I've had in a while. He too checked on us throughout our meal. He came ya some great recommendations, and even some recommendations for the next time we come in. I am not sure if it was the owner, or another server, but she too would ask how our meal was and if we needed anything whenever she would walk by. The restaurant itself is not huge, but it's a great size. The live music really added to the experience as well. I love places with live music. We started with appetizers, fried oysters, delicious. Each meal came with soup or salad. We got one of each, great choice! I had the crab stuffed salmon, while my boyfriend got the New York Oscar. Both were great choices, however I enjoyed his just a little more then my own. The portions were a great size. I was full and didn't finish my meal, but if I was hungry enough I easily could have. We finished our meal with a delicious double chocolate cake for dessert. This is a must have!!!! If you are a chocolate lover, the cake does not disappoint! Our waiter mentioned that they added new hours and brunch. I would love to come back and try another menu item as well as a day for brunch! read more

The atmosphere was very nice. Great jazz music in the background played by two musicians. Started off with the artichoke dip. It was delicious. My wife enjoyed her land and sea special for the day. A bit pricey at $109.00. My cowboy steak was ordered medium well. Cutting into the steak was very tough. I did not except that and was a bit disappointed with that. My daughter enjoyed her Motown surf and turf, She was disappointed with her steak. She ordered it as medium and was very red inside. The cooking staff must have had a bad day cooking steaks. It will not stop me from going back. I will order something else and not the steak again. Our waiter Will was great. read more

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Good ambience with the live music. The risotto was very good (both of them). The peach cobbler was just the right sweetness. The staff was very nice but a tad bit slow considering there weren't really many people there. The cocktails were priced reasonably but a bit lackluster. We also ordered the jumbo crab cakes (not pictured) and they were a complete let down. The menu was a play on words bc they weren't "jumbo lump" they were just jumbo as in big. And while big they were very low quality. Overall, with them being relatively new I'd go back and give it another shot. read more

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Unfortunately no good. 7pm reservations, received dinner at 8:20. They ran out of a lot favorite items. My friend ordered a salad and it took the hour for them to tell her their romaine lettuce was bad. She opted not to have dinner. Horrible. I had the vegetable risotto-bad floating in butter. Don't waste your time here. Soooooo not worth the money on so many levels. read more

The Motown Bistro - Vegetable risotto floating in butter . - Steakhouses Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

If you haven't been, you MUST rectify as soon as you can. The atmosphere is tranquil, the service is impeccable, and the live music is amazing. Performing live this night (01/11/19) - Nina Simone. Her father named after THE Nina Simone. read more

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Food was not good at all the Waiter was great at first. But when the few complaints he got his attitude changed. This place is so over priced for the quality of food. 6 Wing ding 18.95 Fries 8.95 Frozen wings and fries straight from Gordon Food Complaining is totally ignored. Smh I have know Bert since I was 10 years old. Love him. But this place is not what I am accustomed too. Don't get it wrong. Price was not my #1 complain it was the Food. I did voice my opinion in the wings being Black inside to be told by the 42 years in service Man. "I didn't cook the Food". I understand that. But at least ask Can I get you something else or let me bring manager over. I usually ask for management but I just did not want to embarrass anyone. I chose this place for 3 and myself. 20% gratuity already added it was not A place I will return. Love Bert 'a Place but this Motown Bistro is not what it was before Covid. We all paid our bill and complained/talked about the food the entire evening. I feel bad because I invited the other 3. read more

This was a last minute reservation. The staff was extremely friendly. We started our meal with Red Schooner Malbec. For as much as the bottle retails for, I appreciated that they didn't mark it up a ton. We sat in a booth...the seats sloped a bit, so we had to brace our feet to keep from sliding. Fine for 2 able bodied adults, but had there been children or elderly individuals, I could see it being being a problem. They absolutely did were not seating at 25 percent. Tables were sat in extremely close proximity with others. Social distancing was not at all present. Employees didn't all wear masks correctly. Many customers walked around maskless. We have antibodies (I get tested regularly) but if one is at all concerned or at risk, this is absolutely not the place to go. We got the artichokes and the Land and Sea special. The artichokes were really tasty. The entree came out cold. We notified our server who had it warmed. At $90 a plate, I would have expected them to remake the meal. The ribeye had a nice char and flavor. The drawn butter was way too salty. My husband had the lamb chops. If you want lamb, go to Pegasus instead. I wasn't a fan. The ambiance was wonderful. The musicians were extremely talented and even some of the wait staff participated in the entertainment. Nice ambiance, semi ok food. Not worth the price, IMHO. Again, stay away if you are at risk or concerned with virus transmission. If I didn't have antibodies, I would have not felt safe at all. read more

The Motown Bistro - a plate of food - Steakhouses Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Absolutely putrid food and the worst dining experience I've ever had in my life. Horrible Easter brunch experience at $50 pp with mandatory 20% gratuity! Every single plate at the buffet was FILTHY and my fork had meat in it! We weren't seated in the dining room, but in a dingy, dark back garage with pipes leaking onto the table! A dump. Cold, old buffet food with waffles like bricks. This was the most disgusting, awful dining experience of my life. No wonder there's a mandatory tip otherwise they would get NOTHING! read more

Excellent cocktails and wine. The stuffed salmon and surf and turf was amazing!! Expensive but worth every penny. read more

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I'm not the type of person to do reviews but what I experienced on Mothers Day needs to be shared. Weeks ago, I was searching a nice brunch option to take my family for Mother's Day. Reservations can be challenging during this holiday and I stumbled upon this place on OpenTable. I did some research and seen several pictures of the menu and food options and it seemed like the perfect spot for brunch. I was really excited about trying some of the brunch options on the menu. I secured a reservation and made it a surprise destination to my wife and Mother in law. It was important to me to spend this special day in the city. It was a bonus that it's located in Eastern market. We drove 30 mins to have what I thought was going to be an epic Motown themed Culinary experience. When we walked in, there was no host at the stand (Red Flag #1.) We were flagged down by someone behind the bar to be told that food was being served "buffet style" today......Blindsided. (Red Flag #2) The buffet was $50.00 per person plus gratuity!!!!!! Wow....I immediately apologized to my family letting them know this wasn't the experience I was looking to provide them. I was REALLY looking forward to the brunch menu I'd seen online. MAJOR LET DOWN. None of us are fans of buffets but we decided to stay thinking (based on the linen a paper covered tables) that this was still going to be a great culinary experience. PLUS, I didn't come here expecting to have a Plan B for a restaurant option which can be challenging on Mother's Day. We were directed to go through tha back of the venue which led us to a dimly lit banquet hall with a Dj. The buffet comprised of Soul Food, waffles, and an omelet maker...$50 per person.....for this....AND not even a soft drink included..... 50 dollars + 20% smh Thank goodness we were in the main dining room with the piano man who sang VERY well. While dining I notice SEVERAL groups of people turning away and even witnessed a couple of VERY heated exchanges (almost physical) between guests and management after being mislead. I stepped into the mens room and not only did it smell like sewage, there weren't any hand soap dispensers. I couldn't WAIT to get out of there! Going there with the expectation of being able to order off the regular brunch menu but instead walking into a soul food buffet with lukewarm food was a MAJOR letdown. I'm sure they made a few dollars that day but it was actually sad to see so many open tables and people walking out. Poor execution. They have SO much potential. It would've made more sense to at least have a consolidated menu for guests not interested in the buffet. P.S. the piano man was the only highlight of the visit. read more

This is one of the worst restaurants I've ever had the displeasure of dining in. We ordered the shrimp cocktail, and the shrimp was not clean, still had poop up the back of it. The spinach dip was bland and completely tasteless. Service was slow and terrible. Instead of the bartender making the drink I actually asked for, she made what she wanted me to have and after complaining attempted to justify it by saying what she recommends inside my glass that I AM DRINKING AND PAYING FOR. The manager didn't rectify the poor service or incorrect drinks in any way. Please please please do not make the mistake of giving these ppl a chance. You will be just as disappointed as the rest of us writing these reviews. There are too many other NICE restaurants with GOOD service you can go spend your hard earned money at. Everyone here has a poor attitude and knows nothing of customer service. read more

Stuffed salmon was amazing. Everything was seasoned to perfection. Looking forward to dining in.

This is was the first time coming here, and my last. Our food came out cold, my steak was under cooked, they didn't give me my crab that was supposed to be on top of the steak. My potato was not cooked enough. We asked to see a manager and she came over with an attitude and took our items. She charged me for a "half eaten steak " even though I only had two bites and then I saw that it was not cooked in the middle. I would not recommend this place. read more

Our server Marvin did an excellent job, he was very attentive! The food was really good...I had chicken and waffles and cheese grits! The atmosphere was really nice and with a live dj... loved the music!! Will be back very soon! read more

The Motown Bistro - Chicken and waffles - Steakhouses Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

A couple of friends and I went here for their AYCE Crab Leg night. The service started out excellent then began to dwindle as we asked for additional crab legs. At one point, we had to wait some time for more to be prepared. There weren't any warmers for the butter so it began to solidify. We then had to wait for more to be brought out. The drinks ordered were never brought to the table. The atmosphere was inviting. The live entertainment was reminiscent of a cheesy lounge singer. The music that played overhead during the breaks was much better. I've had other friends go on other occasions and have better experiences so I'm open to going back and trying it again. read more

Went for Sunday brunch. Great food, impeccable service. Our table enjoyed shrimp & lobster omelettes, chicken n waffles and cheesy grits. Gary was on top of everything. Do yourself a favor. read more

The Motown Bistro - Outside. - Steakhouses Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Let me first start off by saying this is not a "Seafood and Steak Restaurant" as advertised. But if you are looking for good, albeit very loud, music this is a good spot. We had the pleasure of listening to Nina Simone and the band who were a very good R&B band. Appetizers and drinks were good, but entrees were overpriced and lacked flavor. Service was nice but slow. Wasn't a big deal because we enjoyed the band and vocalist. If I go again it will be only for the music and a burger. Do not go here thinking you will get a good steak or seafood meal. Sorry....this is a bar/club with bar/club food. read more

Quaint and cute. The food was above average definitely seasoned to perfection. Prices were extremely reasonable. The one man band added a nice flare to the ambience of the restaurant. The Appetizers May have been the weakest part of the dinner. The New Orleans charbroiled oysters did not measure up to NOLA, the spinach artichoke dip was okay. The clam chowder and calamari was delicious according to the couple we dined with. Lobster tail was Unexpectedly seasoned, however turned out to be pretty tasty. The Mac n cheese wasn't the best I ever had, but definitely the best in this area. The lobster meat was extremely tender. Everyone enjoyed their entrees which consisted of stuffed salmon, shrimp scampi and chicken Alfredo. Our waiter was a little iuenthusiastic and seemed irritated with our questions. I forgot to submit my post back in August. Now post update. NYE visit, the service was absolutely horrific, while taking our order the waiter answered the phone. He kept stating we are extremely busy, I'm just a waiter. My dead foot trio was rubber wand the lobster tail reResembled a short little mess a fried gook. My guys chicken fettuccine was delicious. I asked to speak to a manager and was told it was too busy to speak with the manager, he finally greeted us and tried to salvage a horrible dining experience. read more

The Motown Bistro - Chicken Alfredo- spicy and tasty. - Steakhouses Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Absolutely horrible experience. 30 minutes to get our bottle of wine, another 60 minutes to get our soup and more than 2 hours overall before our entree. Service was absolutely the worst consisting of being forgotten most of the night. We saw our bottle of wine sitting at the bar for at least 20 minutes in full view. They did not open the wine in front of us. Our waiter was more interested in other tables the entire night telling us he'd be right back but never came. I went to the Maitre D twice to no avail. My wife's seafood (shrimp) was so rubbery it could not be eaten. We left our meals and paid for our wine only, immediately following. The manager was gracious but waiter refused to acknowledge any wrong doing. Live music was nice. We will never go back. read more

We came here to celebrate a special occasion. Upon walking in we were greeting and walked in with our door opened for us... same amazing gesture when we left after our dinner. Iris our waitress was very informative and gave us recommendations and provided us with great feedback. She was personable and a sweet woman. One of the BEST waitresses I've ever had. Her attentiveness didn't go unnoticed. You can tell she loves what she does. She told us about the different wines, appetizers, entrees, soups, deserts, and even the authentic Motown Decor that was all within the venue. She even asked us if we would like our picture taken. Great woman! Our food was excellent and hot, very flavorful, and priced amazingly!! We tried the artichoke dip, potato skins with crab meat, Clam Chowder, Ceaser Salad, Lobster Special, Lamb Chops, and Peach Cobbler. Everything was amazing.... Entertainment- we love the musicians and the jazz music. We hope to see you again soon!! Thank you for the hospitality!!! Seating- we loved the private booths.. we sat in the Marvin Gaye booth. read more

This was my first time dining here and I must say the atmosphere was just what I wanted, laidback elegant and nice live music. I had to give it 2 's because I asked the waitress what steak melts in your mouth and she recommended the ribeye. I ordered the ribeye medium rare and it was still chewy. I should've ordered the sirloin. I also didn't like the mandatory 20% tip for two people. I'm a big tipper by nature but didn't know or appreciate the surprise when the bill came. Outside of these complaints the food and service was good. read more

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