This is an update to a review from last year. Celebrating birthday month, the Statler was top on the list. There aren't a lot of French restaurants in the metro-Detroit area. When you're in the mood for decadent, Parisian fare, The Statler brings her A Game! We enjoyed celebratory cocktails: Fir Royale and a French Martini before ordering an appetizer. We decided on the Crispy Duck Leg Confit, Lobster Stew, French Onion Soup and for our main entrees, Braised Short Ribs & Veal Ragoût. Everything was très bien! They even surprised us with a complimentary Key Lime cheesecake for a birthday dessert! À votre santé read more

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Went here for a special event. Arrived a few moments late after trouble with the parking meter. (Download the app!) We were sat very close to the door. It's open with lots of oak. Our waiter greeted us and took our drink order and disappeared for a while. He came back after a while with drinks and asked about our order. Not a lot of input on the menu, mentioned a special, more input when we asked specific questions. We got the charred foie gras on waffle and French onion soup to begin. My companion had the duck and I had the bouillabaisse Provençal. I liked the foie gras and found it to be a bit sweet with the jam and waffle. The French onion soup was rich with amazing broth. The duck was a healthy portion. The bouillabaisse also - no one really helped me get the lobster out of its shell so may have gotten some soup on my dress. Then a chocolate mousse for our event! Yummmmm and amazing rolls.. with salted butter. Food was very rich! Hands down- amazing food. Service was not what I expected for the price of things. Took a while to get drinks, help deshelling would have been an asset! read more

My first five stars of 2024! After my last few downtown restaurant visits I will be honest that my expectation was not very high . From the time we walked in, until we left, we felt very taken care of. I was thrown off a bit when our reservation said birthday and I was not asked about it being my birthday.. but anyway they more than made up for that "overlookey. We started off by ordering a couple of appetizers. My husband order escargot and I ordered the lobster stew. Both were well seasoned and tasted fabulous. My lobster bisque (it is really not a stew), was delicious, and full of sherry wine flavor, but not in a direct way. The wine was hidden in the background enhancing the dish, but not taking over the dish. I then ordered the duck confit over white beans... picture me giving a standing ovation. The duck was rich, but not greasy. The flavors on my palate were new and delightful. I closed my eyes a couple of times to get the full flavor profile. I stopped myself from eating the whole thing because I had to taste an entree out of the kitchen. I did just that when I ordered the sole dish. The dish was a crispy fillet of sole. On top of it was mini potatoes, and a host of other veggies, and a hollandaise like sauce. The dish was definitely French but it was cooked with SOUL!!! The chefs name was Julia Child's Leroy Johnson!!! I appreciated the French dish, but the soulful hands that prepared it brought it to life. Lastly, my desert was the freebie birthday dish. It was even delicious; not some obligatory ice cream scoop that has lain in the refrigerator soaking up other smells. As I will be experiencing birthday treats for the next 8 weeks, I thank the Statler for making this one special! Kudos read more

The Statler - French Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I love trying new places especially downtown but this was one of my least favorite. The food was just so so. We had told the waitress we weren't eating bacon, a lot of their food had bacon on it. When we ordered the Brussels sprouts we had no idea there would be chunks of bacon on them. Our waitress didn't mention it and the distribution didn't either. They were soggy and not good. The best thing we ordered was the mushrooms. It wasn't super busy the night we went but our service was pretty slow. The restaurant itself was fine. I wouldn't rush back here at all. read more

Much to my dismay, the menu is not very French! We had reservations for 10 for my birthday. There was another large party seated near us with three screaming children under the age of four. They were screaming all during our dinner. We told management and they did nothing! Very disappointing. read more

Excellent food, great service. Recommend the French Onion soup. The Steak Tartare and Calamari appetizers were great. The ragu noodles were delicate and tasty, the sauce could have been more flavorful. Overall we had a great experience and will be back. read more

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The flavors and preparations were great, but the portions are small. I appreciated the server's wine recommendations. read more

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Took a party of 10. Fully half of us had to send our steaks back for being overdone. Many of them did not get their replacements until others were finished- and several were even worse than the initial overcooked steak. Avoid like the plague! read more

First and foremost Customer service !! We park in the statler parking garage went to a show restaurant closed when we came back Didnt catch the gentleman name from statler that helped us into parking area . Thank you so much !! Dinner was amazing I ordered the steak ate few bites cooked exactly perfect but too full !! read more

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A week ago, I didn't even know this place existed. If you look for it on Google Maps, you will see a dirt lot. Now, I've been here twice in the past week and I'm definitely a fan. My first experience was with a group outing from work, so we had a pre-determined menu. I generally don't like to write reviews from those kind of situations because you're not getting the full picture, but the food was very good, so I knew I would be back soon...I just didn't realize how soon. My wife and I were going to the theatre on a beautiful summer night and it was only two blocks from this place, so it was the perfect opportunity to go back, just two days after my first visit. We were seated at a great table on the Washington Street side of the restaurant. At first, the service was a little slow and we were concerned about making it to our show on time (we hadn't accounted for the Lions traffic on a Friday night in August!). Once we told our server, Thelma, that we were on the clock she really stepped things up for us.We both had the French Country Salad. I had this salad at my work function so I knew I wanted to get it again. My wife liked it as much as I did. For our "quick" main course we shared the Shrimp Dijon and the Gratin De Macaroni and enjoyed them both. It's already been great twice, so I'm looking forward to returning when I have more time to enjoy it! read more

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The hype was for sure overhyped. Food was decent, decor was really nice and the ambiance. Parking was not the greatest and it is $20 for valet parking. I thought the service was great, the waitresses were very nice and attentive, we had a pretty big party and they were accommodating. The food was just okay, the french onion soup was not good, it was super sweet and not savory at all, the calamari was pretty good, light and buttery. I got the braised short rib and I was happy with my selection. The short rib was cooked really well and had good flavor. Most of the party got the salmon and some said it was good others said it had too strong of a flavor. Overall, it was okay, probably won't be like top of my list to go back. read more

The Statler - Braised Short Ribs - French Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Spectacular! The food is amazing, the bar is wonderful, and the service is better than both. Ron and Shawn will take care of everything. Stop in early for a drink and stay for the food. You will be impressed. P.S. Take a trip to the restrooms. The hallway is fabulous. Traveling Yelper loving new experiences. read more

Our sever Noelle was so kind, her knowledge about the menu was excellent. She was very mindful of my shellfish allergies. I CAN'T STRESS ENOUGH HOW MUCH I RECOMMEND THE EGGS & CAVIAR !! FABULOUS!!! Our sommelier Andre, was excellent...She speaks French just like me so I was just tickled about that. I will most definitely be going back ....Excellent service fantastic atmosphere and food. 5 Stars read more

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The good: Salmon was prepared perfectly, but potatoes were borderline warm. Salads (apple harvest and French country salad) were very good. The bad: over-cooked short ribs, tough and chewy. Food has been great in past...$60 halibut was disappointing. Of note: Waiter attentive. Over-diligent help: too anxious to clear, interruptions of conversations. Please, chill! P.S. You can park for free in structure next door. Give your license # to hostess. read more

The staff is wonderful and the owner/manager knows hospitality! I was lucky enough to have been part of a special event prior to opening offering hors d'oeuvres and they were absolutely delicious! Our group was blown away by the flavors. When I simply asked about any allergy information in the food, the manager went out of his way to have something made that I was able to eat and it was delicious. I've never been a fan of vegetable rolls, but somehow these vegetable rolls changed me. The mocktail was also amazing, don't know what it was, but it was great. I know they also have a huge wine list! I know many vegans struggle to find fine dining places, but the struggle is OVER! The statler will work with you to find something to eat so even if you don't see anything on the menu, come in and you will find something to eat for you and your carnivore partners! There's valet parking right around the corner between Washington & Bagley on Clifford through Premier parking or street parking if you prefer. The statler is a one of a kind dining experience with excellent food and customer service to match! 10/10 recommend! read more

The Statler - French Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Service service service. Austin, Rob, and the hostess (whose name I didn't catch) sold the entire Statler experience for us. Kind, attentive, funny, and knowledge about the menu. Regardless of taste, I'd probably go back just to hang out with these three! One of the top five dining experiences I've had in the city. The ambiance is absolutely perfect. Maybe I'm getting old, but I hate restaurants that are so dim you can barely see your date across the table. Thankfully, they've cracked the code on lighting that's balanced between setting the mood and serving the functional purpose of sight. A classy interior with stylish decor and comfortable booths. Each bite we had seemed to be better than the last. From our cheese platter to the complimentary bread, drinks, entrees, and dessert. Everything hit the mark. Be warned: the portion sizes are generous. Our cheese platter was plenty for two and the a la carte whipped potatoes could easily be shared with 3 people. Good variety to the menu with plenty to choose from if you like seafood in particular. My only regret is not getting the tomato bisque which is topped with a delicate puff pastry- it looked absolutely delicious. The Perfect downtown spot for a date night, client dinner, girls night, or just a treat yourself moment. I can't wait to be back- The Statler is welcome addition to the downtown Detroit food scene. read more

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Meh. Given the prices, you would expect the food to be pretty sublime and out of this world. It's anything but. I'm happy Detroit is experiencing a renaissance with new restaurant offerings, but a Steak Frities shouldn't cost $70, same with a watery French Onion soup for $20. I won't be returning. read more

Everything was great the food the service. The drinks were on point. The restaurant Manager Michael Berrios. Was very accommodating. We had a good time. Went for our 29 years anniversary. Will definitely return read more

This is a GIFT to Detroit! What a wonderful experience we had here and the food/drink are exceptional The lobster stew is poured table side, beginning with an ample display of lobster- The salads are next level- so many restaurants cannot make a phenomenal salad- the poached pear here changed me! Look at the sides on the menu ! We had the buttered peas - again served table side out of this strange little plastic pouch- I assume that's the cooking method. (I should've asked) but they're delicious Bread and cocktails perfect! And I love that I can peep the chef line from almost any seat in the house . New favorite spot downtown! *ask for Davonte's table! He's the best! read more

Katrina gave us awesome service on our anniversary, if you come to the Statler request Katrina!!

Everything was topnotch. But our server Marvin, was excellent. I highly recommend the escargot and short rib dinner I tried. The flavors burst in the vest way. So much garlic, I dipped my bread in the escargot garlic sauce. The short ribs were tender and juicy. Carrots and potatoes that accompanied it were excellent and I got a side of mushrooms. So good! read more

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The food & service just doesn't match what they are portraying to be. Cocktails were not prepared well & inconsistent. Tartare was bland and too chunky. Out of oysters. Cheese platter was ok. NY strip was ordered medium, came out well. Beet salad was way too sweet & the goat cheese was like a runny sauce. The sommelier going to the tables it was a bit off, having long & often loud conversations about wine jargon. Just an unnecessary distraction in my opinion. There is a pretentious vibe that isn't supported by the service. Our server was friendly enough, but clearly did not fit the expectation presented by the atmosphere. Unfortunately for Statler, there are just so many more elegant & understated restaurants in the Downtown these days for us to want to return in the future. read more

Was invited to celebrate my friends Bday party on Saturday we had a reservation at 8:00pm party of seven people. The ambiance was very clean with white tablecloth and proper dim lights. Our server was great and very knowledgeable about chef's special and drink selection. Into the food I have ordered a cheese plate as I wasn't very hungry and it was excellent! Plenty to share and go around great cheese selection and nuts. My husband had an escargot as an appetizer and he enjoyed it. As a main dish we had duck it was done in a very french way with a sweet orange sauce a bit too sweet for my liking but duck was cooked perfectly. Also my friends had a tartare as an appetizer and stated that it needed more seasoning. Lobster bisque's was bit lukewarm but it had nice big chunks of lobster in it. Dessert was complimentary and it was a delicious carrot cake, cappuccinos to go with it and you have a perfect night. If you are a wine drink they have a specially trained person that comes to your table and gives a very extensive history on the wine you decide to purchase very neat. Will be back! read more

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It's a fancy place to have dinner. The service was great. But the food is just so so. (Maybe just not lucky) We ordered steak tartare and oyster as appetizer. Both tasted plain and not as good as we expected. For entree, I ordered country salad and seafood stew. Country salad tasted really good. Dressing is sweet flavor, crunchy bread and bacon added another layer of texture. The egg on the top surprisingly fit well with the salad. But the seafood stew was way too salty for me. And it covered the original taste and freshness of the seafood. Seafood stew contains scallops, half lobsters, mussels and prawns. My friend got ragoût and she likes it! So maybe it's worth trying out ragoût next time. read more

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Unfortunately, this is a place where the looks are good but the food is terrible. The omelette we had was overcooked for a French omelette. It included "mixed greens with the red wine vinaigrette" and as you can see from the photos, the "greens" just looked like expired lettuce. We asked for more red wine vinaigrette and it seemed as though they did not season it. The avocado toast was fine, but underwhelming. It could use more seasoning in the avocado mix. I did get the top of the avocado on my bite, which I had to spit out. We did like the potato hash. Ambiance is great, however the food menu will need a revamp. Sadly, many of our friends who have been here do not recommend the food here. read more

The Statler - Outside - French Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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After looking at the establishment's website for several months, we took the leap and made a dinner reservation to celebrate a friend's birthday. We noted many elegantly dressed couples in tuxes and full-length gowns entering the restaurant, so felt a bit self conscious with our smart casual outfits of jeans, boots and sweaters...this turned out to be unnecessary, as we were warmly greeted and seated a bit early of our reservation. Our waiter, Nick, was kind, well-versed on every element on the menu, and patient with our questions. He, along with several managers, checked on us throughout the meal (an almost 3 hour affair given our choices) and made us feel welcome, important and comfortable taking our time. We each enjoyed a solitary cocktail (Refashioned, French 75 and a LaJolie) along with French onion soup, escargot and salad de Lyon. Our mains - Salmon, Bronzino, the most luxurious and decadent macaroni and cheese you'll ever experience (be sure to add the lobster) - were beautifully plated and exquisitely delicious. Carrot cake and chocolate crunch were heavenly, and Nick also brought out a beautiful blueberry pot de crème gratis for the birthday girl. I'm somewhat puzzled by the unflattering Detroit Free Press review about this establishment, but can say The Statler exceeded our expectations. It's one of the nicest places we've dined in Detroit. We saw different ages, races, couples and a few family groups dining together, so it felt great to be in such an inclusive space. We'll return soon for brunch. read more

Yikes. Was looking forward to this place and loved the ambiance and location, but overall experience was subpar. Service was solid, but whatever was going on with the kitchen I'm not sure, but it ruined dinner for us (and those all around us). Arrived for a 4:45 reservation and we weren't served food until 6:50 (!). Multiple tables around us didn't have food despite sitting around for quite a long time. Server was attentive and kept thanking us for our patience, but we had no clue what the kitchen was doing given nobody in the restaurant seemed to have food over the course of 2 hours. Steaks that were ordered came out Well done for Medium Rare, and were just okay flavor-wise. It was an all-around disappointing experience, especially given the bill. I'm willing to deal with slow service and even a slow kitchen, but 2+ hours to cook a steak to Medium Rare is pretty wild. On a positive, cocktails were good. We may give it another shot, but someone is going to have to convince me. This was a dinner out that we ended up not enjoying at all. Very sad. read more

Great! Great! Great! Great! Food, service, and the ambience is always amazing. I recommend this spot every time my friends want celebrate something special. read more

For Valentine's Day weekend, we checked out the Statler. Beautiful restaurant in a perfect location, walking distance to so many great Detroit spots. Our server certainly did not give the warm and fuzzies and she literally slammed every plate and glass down which felt like nails on a chalkboard by the end. Our cocktails were very good, and they have an extensive wine and cocktail list. For dinner we ordered the mussels to start, which were delicious. We got braised short rib, which wasn't my favorite, the potatoes were gloopy, and the carrots were bland. The pasta was excellent, and a very healthy portion for the price. The brussels sprouts were terrible, they were shaved and warm, yet super bitter and tasted like sauerkraut so we didn't eat any of those. Certainly a few things for them to work on, but it's not overly pricey comparatively so makes for a good spot. read more

We just stopped in when they opened and I'm so glad we did! We sat at the bar and has fantastic cocktails, made with love, I'm telling you! The food is excellent here. The service is above and beyond. This is a great restaurant for the city of Detroit! They very much value giving exceptional service. read more

The Statler - I myself am a French redhead but, this French Blonde is pretty awesome. - French Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Stopped in for brunch before a Lions game. Wasn't sure what to expect but was pleasantly surprised. We shared the Lox as an appetizer, it was incredible. I had the short rib hash and husband had the chicken and waffles. Both were cooked well and well flavored. read more

The Statler - Hash - French Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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Liked it but didn't love it. Location, availability, attentiveness, and five star hospitality were the positives from first time experience at The Statler. We were in the city for one night to celebrate a birthday and attend a concert at The Fillmore. We used Open Table to make our early Friday evening reservation and specifically requested a booth and noted a birthday celebration. Neither were acknowledged. Our waiter did not explain the menu to us nor did he ask if we were celebrating anything. The food portions were a lot. The highlight was the French onion soup which was very flavorful. The seafood bouillabaisse was delicious too. One of us ordered from a special tasting menu so it was assumed that we would share a dessert. We were not offered a dessert menu but I ordered chocolate cake to celebrate my birthday. The chocolate cake was more fudge than cake and very rich. It was a lovely dinner, but not what we were expecting. read more

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Beautiful place and nice people watching, but food was a bit over priced and bland. Tried this place last night and it was a slow night. The waitstaff was on point and the ambience was definitely date worthy. I had the short ribs, which was missing the grilled onion. The dish presented nicely and the meat had a nice glaze. However, the all of it needed more salt. For dessert, I tried the pumpkin creme brulee, which was very social media friendly and overall very tasty. The toasted seeds on top were a bit too salty and as much as I liked how it looked, it did not add too much too the dish. Overall, a nice experience, but saw nothing that would make me feel compelled to try it again. read more

Absolutely phenomenal. Definitely higher end but worth it. Highly recommend you come here and experience the food and the ambiance read more

The Statler - Crispy Duck Leg Confit - French Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Spectacular!!! Impeccable service. The ambience is perfection. The menu had so many tempting selections it was difficult to decide. The food was spot on. I loved that they offered a broadway show dinner option and parking. It's an easy walk to the Opera House. They were aware we needed to leave on time. Thank you The Statler for helping to make our night out so memorable. We look forward to coming back! read more

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We came on a double date NYE 2023 for dinner. The service, food, drinks, and ambiance were fabulous. $600 for two couples with apps, entrees, and drinks. Def a solid choice for any kind of night out/evening you're looking for. read more

We came here on a Saturday evening before a concert. Our reservation time was for 5 PM which I made in advance. They do require you to put a credit card down and will charge you for a no-show. This is a French bistro. We were a little bit late for a reservation but they were OK with it. The hostess was very nice and polite as was the wait staff. For drinks, we decided to go with a white wine. I like Prosecco but they didn't offer that, surprisingly. The waitress suggested another white wine that was similar to Prosecco. My friend thought it tasted like beer lol. It was OK but not that great. For our starter we ordered the escargot. I thought it was really good. My friend tried it for the first time and enjoyed it. I was trying to debate btwn the mixed seafood entrée or the Dover sole and I went with Dover Sole ($42 or $46). My friend ordered the scallops; seemed like a good size. The bathrooms are far down the hallway. It's a very large dining room when you walk in and then also towards the back. For women in heels be careful when you walk. I saw someone slip and fall near the kitchen. Nice place but not an overwhelmingly wow factor. read more

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We decided to try this place because it was French. We are a group of friends who travel around Europe enjoying different food. This place was fantastic. The waitstaff were friendly and attentive. The sommelier stopped by our table to make suggestions. The meager came out to welcome us and say hello. Hands down best crispy duck leg I've had in the States. This place is high on my list for a return visit. read more

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Great food, horrible service ; you decide if worth it, pricey also Sommelier very knowledgeable and helpful read more

The Statler was very good! The food was tasty, wait staff phenomenal except there wasn't much warning from on the temperature of the dishes. A few of us burnt our hands on the dishes. But the food was more on the expensive end, which is expected. The atmosphere was classical French bistro; warm and inviting but also relaxed. There was a range of people dressed very nicely, in suits and dresses but also people in khaki shorts and jeans. Would definitely like to come back! read more