The food was good and our waiter was great, however considering the amazing food and restaurant scene in Detroit, the Statler was overall lacking. There seemed to be no significant creativity on the menu, and the ambiance seemed oddly dated (even though the space in brand new). The place was packed, but without a more notable menu (both food and drinks), I'm not sure how long that will last. And I know they are still probably working out the kinks, but I can't not mention a few disappointments: we had a reservation for four people at 8:00 PM, but weren't seated until 8:45; there were no hand towels (nor hand dryers) in both the men and women's restrooms; our table wasn't set when we were seated; and there was a hair in my water. With so many other outstanding dining options in Detroit, I will not be returning to the Statler. read more

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

Make a reservation and dress to impress. The food, cocktails and atmosphere will not disappoint:) read more

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We went here for my husband's 50th birthday with friends. First off, if you are looking for a quiet, intimate ambiance, this is NOT IT. It's extremely loud in there which is huge for my husband and I. If we wouldn't have been charged a cancellation fee, we would have honestly walked out and gone somewhere else. Since it was my husband's birthday, they offered him a glass of champagne. And, asked if I would like to join him with one as well. They served mine, and then presented my husband with his saying with a flourish, "Our gift to you from the Statler." In other words, "Only THIS one is complimentary." Which it fine, but I found it amusing. My husband got the Salade Dr Pritemps to start and we split it. It was divine. Would absolutely go back and sit on the patio and enjoy that with a glass of pinot gris. I had the French 75 cocktail after my champagne. It was refreshing and probably quite dangerous since I felt it about hallway through. My husband ordered the sole and was extremely pleased with it. He's super picky, so if he has nothing bad to say, that's a good thing! His only complaint was that his potatoes were not to his liking-so he kept stealing my mashed potatoes. I had the scallops (not going to try to spell it in French) and they were cooked extremely well. The artichokes and mushrooms were yummy. And, of course the potatoes were delicious. The leek tendrils were really interesting. My friend got the special (trout) which she enjoyed and her husband got the steak and frittes. I didn't get a picture of that since steak is pretty common. Dessert was carrot cake and "something special" for my husband. I was tickled to find out that they used molecular gastronomy to make cranberry pearls for the carrot cake. The deserts were beautiful. I might find here again, but u would be a big plus if they did something about the noise. You can get machines that absorb sound or supplement with big heavy curtains. That was really the only thing preventing me from giving them a perfect score. read more

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

Delicious food, friendly service. They went above and beyond. Would love to come back. The only that would improve the experience is better music. read more

The Statler - Norwegian Salmon - French Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

I had planned an evening out for neighborhood women and the Management team at The Statler worked really hard with me to accommodate us. Though we started out with 18, 10 women were able to make it. The staff took it stride and got us tables close to each other. The wait staff is superb. They've worked out any 'first opening' jitters and the food is absolutely delicious. It's a wonderful new edition to the District area of Detroit. read more

2 stars as there is nothing here that is worth mentioning. They were playing country music too, which we thought was odd for a French bistro. read more

We ended up here on a whim and it's a new favorite! Cozy, romantic atmosphere and absolutely wonderful service. Noor was attentive, knowledgeable and just a breath of fresh air! The French onion soup, steak at poivre, crème brûlée to name a few dishes, were all beyond incredible. It takes a lot to impress me and I'm officially a fan of this adorable French bistro! read more

Are at the French bistro tonight and was totally underwhelmed. Ambiance was mediocre (fake French Bistro at best) furnishings were cheap and nothing special (think plain white tableware and stemware you would find at a bad chain restaurant) food was bland and boring and the server was totally unpolished. A total disappointment. Do not waste your time going there as there was nothing I can note that was good. read more

The Statler is the newest hot spot in the Detroit dining scene from the owners of the Infamous Joe Meur establishments. From the moment you walk into the restaurant, you feel like you have been transported to a traditional French bistro in Paris. Additionally, We were greeted with exceptional hospitality and the wait staff was unbelievably attentive from the beginning to end of the meal. Not only does the resto have an extensive wine list, both by the glass and bottle, but they offer a cocktail menu with unique renditions of the classics. For our meal we decided to share all of our dishes. We started the meal with the lobster bisque and the green salad. The lobster bisque was a "dainty" take on the classic heavy bisque. The broth is silky smooth with a delicate seafood essence and a generous pile of fresh cracked lobster is piled in the middle of the broth. This dish is simple with no frills but the flavours are memorable. The salad dish was simple but a perfect balance of textures and flavours. The lettuces were tossed in a zesty dressing and topped with a soft fried egg. The runny yolk added the rich and creamy aspect that balanced the salad. Finally, we had the scallop dish as our main. The scallops were seared to perfection and set atop a buttery potato puree. The dish was accompanied by crispy fried onions and Smokey seared oyster mushrooms which added an earthy and crunchy enhancement to the dish. As with any new restaurant, the statler definitely has some growing pains to work through, however, this hot spot definitely has so much potential. Additionally this restaurant just launched a sister market next door to the resto where you can get local goods and take away treats. read more

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Loved my birthday dinner everything and everyone was very attentive and welcoming will be back and bringing the gang. read more

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We came here for our anniversary dinner and everything was fantastic! For cocktails I ordered the La Jolie (which has a nice raspberry flavor) and Parisian Pear (delicious pear flavor). For starters we got the Lobster stew, Escargots, and Beets & goat cheese. I think my fav was the goat cheese one as it just had so much flavor and the little honey combs added some sweetness and crunch. This was my first time trying escargot and I figured a French restaurant would be the best place to try. They didn't have a ton of flavor themselves, they mostly tasted like the garlic butter juice they were in. Texture wise they reminded me of clams. And the lobster stew was nice, it had decent chunks of lobster in it but it wasn't the best lobster stew I've ever had. I got the Braised short ribs and Lobster Pomme Purée for the main portion. I loved them both! The braised short ribs were so tender and the sauce was so savory and perfect. The vegetables it came with were excellent as well. The garlic Pomme purée here is excellent and the lobster just made them even better. I also love the way they serve potatoes, as I've never seen potatoes this way before and I thought they looked really cool. My husband was obsessed with his steak the au poivre which came with a pepper crust and cognac sauce. I don't like pepper much though so I didn't try it. But his side of carrots and parsnips were excellent as they were drenched in a grand marnier and brown sugar sauce. They were sweet but not too sweet. And the dessert we got to go but it had multiple layers of chocolate in it and was so decadent and delicious. The waitress was very nice and helpful and attentive. We had plenty of leftovers to take home as well but unfortunately the thunderstorm we got the next day knocked out our power for 30 hrs so I had to toss all of my leftovers which was like $80 worth of food! I was so upset I actually cried! We will definitely have to go back here read more

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This is such a great little bistro! Right in the middle of everything downtown with amazing food!

Highly recommend avoiding for brunch , nothing special , nothing euro or French style . They have eggs and avocado toast and standard American fare marked way up !!! Very sad they don't have a special menu or that you can't order off the regular menu at noon : read more

Outstanding wine selection, finally a restaurant in the Detroit are with a wide selection of French Wines (both Red and White) as well as domestic wine's for those not enamored with Old World wines. As for the food, outstanding, very representative of French Bistro cuisine. Expertly prepared and presented with a level of service well above the traditional bistro experience. As for the decor, it is obvious that they spent millions of dollars on this restaurant. Oak is everywhere, the floors are beautiful, and you feel like you just stepped in to a Parisian restaurant. The restaurant just opened and it is only going to get better. It is well worth the trip downtown for this dining experience. read more

The Statler was a great new find! I met a friend for dinner and we had a delightful evening. To begin, the decor is beautiful with lots of detail from the black/white tile floors, the crown molding and exquisitely designed bar. You also get a great view of the spacious patio and Grand Circus Park. Our server, Ayman was very attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. He made great suggestions, which were all spot on. The filet and short ribs were perfectly prepared and the veggies were well seasoned. The truffle fries were outstanding! I would definitely return here and recommend it for either a casual or formal dinner event. read more

It is a nice place to meet up a few people there. It's not a date night type of place. And the food was just ok. But other than that, it's an awesome place to get a drink and go about your ways. The location is excellent if you are going to stay in the Downtown Area. read more

We had our 15 year wedding anniversary dinner here on the recommendation of a friend. The food was great, the drinks were *perfect* and our waiter Devante was awesome. He knew the menu and specials with detail and his service was outstanding. read more

Delicious food. Quickly and friendly service! Katrina was so wonderful to have as our waitress for my Birthday dinner! The ambiance was perfect for a date night. read more

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The food was good. Our server was hospitable, but for the price you pay the service was very slow all in all we were there two hours. It took what felt like 10 minutes for anyone to come to the table once we were seated and given menus. We ordered some drinks and a bottle of water for the table. After we finished the bottle of water we were not asked if we needed more water which we did. It didn't look that busy for a Friday night so I do not know why it took so long to get everything. The food was good, not great but good. We had the French onion soup, the brisket burger calamari and Mussels. We had to get another server to tell our server we needed our check. I was also surprised to see that there was a 3% fee to pay by credit card. I understand smaller mom and pop restaurants having an additional charge but not a restaurant where the average check is probably about $50-$80 per person. read more

Best for expense account dining - top end pricing. The Halibut portion was tiny yet was priced at $45.00. The special rib-eye steak ($65.00) was a good sized portion and very tasty. Least expensive entree was $35. Appetizers, sides and deserts start at $19.00 - you will be well over $100/person with a cocktail, a glass of wine, desert and cappuccino. Free Self-park is available at Clifford Street garage which is under the restaurant. Valet parking is $20.0 read more

This was one of the best restaurants I've ever been to! The service was amazing, the bread was fresh, and the atmosphere was unbeatable. My favorite dish that I tried was the beet salad with goat cheese. They even gave us a key lime cheesecake on the house for Father's Day! read more

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I'd say almost 4 stars. The service was slow. It took a long time to get drinks and also to get appetizers. The food was very good but the portions were very small. Pricey for what you actually get. I'd go back but I would not run back. read more

I'm a New Yorker, but Detroit is home. I've been to so man blah restaurants here. How every, the service , the food, the freshness is top notch. I'd highly recommend this restaurant and if you can ask for Jarred he's phenomenal! Also the drinks , amazing! read more

The Statler - French Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

We went the first time for Sunday brunch a few weeks ago, food and service very good. Went back today 4-7 for brunch. Again food and service very good. Only problem was the menu they have online doesn't match the menu in house. For a plain cup of coffee nothing special the online menu price is 4.00. The French toast online is 14.00. We got the bill the price of coffee was 7.00 per cup and the French toast was 24.00. I called when we got home as I wondered. The mgr said oh he will have them look into it no I'm sorry nothing. Not great customer service. Just watch out. read more

Ambience was very nice with great service. Food ordered was very tasty and portion size good but would I suggest that appetizers/starters could be a bit larger. Might also note that bread should be offered to table prior to meals being served. read more

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Potentially more than 3 stars but my one time experience was, I think quite objectively, more than 3.5 at best. We were seated at 5:15, orders placed before 5:25. At that point, there were very few tables occupied so we thought we'd have our food by 6:00. By 6:15 none of us had gotten our order yet and we waited patiently thinking slow service is part of the profile here (While we were waiting, two different gentlemen in full suites stopped by at different times to ask if everything was fine. To be honest, we would rather have our food a little earlier than all that niceness and courtesy - but we appreciated the gesture. After an hour of wait (as a reminder, the place was nearly empty when we sat down) we rightly expected our main courses to be delivered at the same time. That was not the case, and the out of town guest we had invited had to watch us eat our food as he waited. By 6:35 and our guest STILL didn't have his order (chicken) despite the fact that the waitress had assured us "the chicken is coming" 2-3 times since she brought the other entries. Chicken finally "came" at around 6:45 (a full hour and twenty minutes after the order was placed!!) and Voila! - it's undercooked, with blood inside!! Now, I know that much of European and especially French cuisine is based on raw or semi cooked food and I'm very comfortable with most of it but you can't have blood in chicken. That's a health hazard. We pointed this out, they apologized and took the chicken back to fix it. And we were back to "your chicken is coming" joke again. At 7:07 (one hour and 40 minutes after placing the order) our guest had to leave. He is an incredibly polite and nice man who throughout this 2 hours remained very courteous and respectful while he shouldn't have. But we felt like complete idiots and very embarrassed - trying to show him the revival of Detroit and all he gets is that his chicken is coming!! He canceled the food and left to a work commitment he had. All he got was a half hearted apology. This was too much. We went inside and (still managing to be polite) requested at least something for him so he doesn't faint from hunger - the bread and butter and some of the food we shared was definitely not enough nutrition for someone who hasn't gad a bite since noon. The manager apologized, they quickly put together a salad and a soup which I personally delivered to my guest. Mind you, they still out tue raw egg in the salad knowing we didn't really like the idea and knowing he was going yo eat it much later (he had to through away most of the salad and just make it work with a cold soup). In terms of service, this was a strange experience. I would call it the most courteous disaster I've myself experienced and definitely the slowest service I've ever had in my life: And I've dined in over two dozen cities France, Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Portugal, Russia and South and Central Americas - high scale doesn't have to be so high-Snail.. Quality of the food - well, apart from the chicken which we'll never know how tasted, no complains, except the French Onion soup was a bit too spicy (I guess, that's personal, but it's true that in high scale restaurants they don't really baby you on this stuff, so, I don't hold it against the venue) and the Fries were cold - and I do hold this against the venue. Presentation - very good. Quality of the produce used - fresh. Quality of the dishes - overall, four stars, but with so few items tried I don't know how objective I can be. I do understand that you don't dismiss a place with just one try but my impression, however subjective, is this: Statler is a place that seems to have a lot of ambition and creativity and is trying to establish a model of high scale, elite venue in a city that's coming back to life!! It does seem, though, while they have excelled in the esthetic and, somewhat superficially in the ethical side, and definitely in pricing$$$$!! ironically, they might be lacking in the most essential aspect of their business - simply serving an order in timely manner without endangering the customer's health and if not (things happen to everyone), fixing the mistake BEFORE the customer has to tell them to do so in such an obvious case as ours. Asking - "do you have the time" if fixing the chicken is going to take another 25 minutes. Just being mindful genuinely, not in a 3-piece-suit show off. It's like you are in a hospital and need a shot to relieve your excruciating pain and instead of morphine you get very stylish nurses with perfect maquillage and haut couture gowns stopping by one after the other to ask with a smile if all is ok hour after hour.... read more

Outstanding. The Happy Hour selections are amazing. The service in the bar and lounge was beyond amazing. The food was prepared perfectly and delicious. This is going to be our new go-to in downtown. read more

Have been here twice now - once for a date night following a Tigers game and once for a business dinner just recently. Both times I left very impressed. This place is GREAT. Service is very friendly and attentive, and the food is incredible. Bread comes warm and fresh, and every item on the menu is fantastic. I've done the beet and goat cheese "salad", which isn't much like a salad but is still delicious. First trip I got the Poussin Poulet Frite and the second time I got the Braised Short Ribs - incredibly flavorful - fall apart tender. Wow. Some of the best meals I've had in Detroit! If you manage to save room, the dessert cart is full of incredible looking items. Our first trip we got the chocolate bomb, where you pour molten chocolate on top to melt the dome and get to the interior. Incredible. Second visit I was far too full! Finding the bathrooms is an experience, but this spot is truly memorable and worth your time. Check it out! read more

We were seated promptly for our dinner reservations. We ordered 2 meatball appetizers (because they only came with 3 very very small meatballs). One order was hot- the other was freezing. Our waitress never came back to ask how they were. We had to flag down the waitress for the next table. Dinner was mediocre. My halibut was luke warm. I think the most frustrating part about our dining experience was service. It was not because they were short staffed. The tables all around us had was appeared to be great service with attentive wait staff. When I'm paying $200 for 2 people for dinner, I should not have to flag down waitress to take back cold food, to request water, more cocktails, a dessert menu. Truly- she did not come to our table unless she was flagged down down by us. Horrible service. Mediocre food. Plenty of other exceptional restaurants in Detroit. I would skip this one. read more

Excellent service and atmosphere...went for my wife's birthday and it was a special experience. Burger was great and the scallops were delicious! read more

Dined at The Statler last evening with a large party. Wait staff attentive, my old fashioned was just ok, salad was excellent. I though the bread was dry, not warm when served. Main entree of duck arrived. I could barley chew it, the waiter came by to ask about everyones meal, I told her it was very dry and she asked if I put the orange sauce over it. The duck should not be so dry that I have to drench it with the sauce, another member ordered the duck and said it was also dry, but he continued to eat it. Two others at the table ordered short ribs, there was no bone and they likened it to dry pot roast. I wound up ordering a pasta dish as I knew it would arrive quickly, sauce was a bit blah. Very disappointed, high prices for mediocre meal at best. read more

My friend and I went for brunch today and the ambiance of this place is great. It really feels like you're in Paris. However, we were disappointed with the food. It's supposed to be a french restaurant and so you would think the French Omelette would be cooked to perfection. Unfortunately, for a french omelette it was overcooked. It was supposed to come with a side of mixed greens but it came with romaine lettuce only and a red wine vinaigrette that had no flavor. The avocado toast was okay, but I've had better. The best part was the hash brown. They did give us free pastries at the end due to over ordering that morning. Service was okay as well. read more

The Statler - French Omelette, Avocado toast and side of hash brown - French Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

We were going to see a show at The Fox Theater and happened to have gotten incredibly lucky to get last minute reservations for two. It was our first time here, but it's a clearly loved place as was evident by the line of people standing outside waiting for the doors to open. And now I see why! Every single plate is so well thought out, and the wait staff brilliantly designs the order in which your dishes come out for the best possible experience. Be sure to ask for some of their house made bread. Not only is it phenomenal on its own but if you have any sauce left on any plate, you will absolutely want to mop it up with torn pieces. If we lived closer, this place would be a regular without a doubt. read more

The worst experience ever in detroit. Had a reservation and didn't receive food for 2 hours with maybe 10 ppl in the entire restaurant. Ridiculous! Never would I attend this establishment again. Closed down immediately!!! read more

A huge disappointment. Nicoise used canned tuna, 6 beans and a hardboiled egg. The call that French?

My wife and I were looking so forward to trying out this new restaurant. Showed up and was taken to a very nice table by a window... by the very young hostess who put our menus down and pulled out our chairs.... THEN said.... oh wait..... You are JUST a two top! Picked our stuff up and sat us at the smallest two top I have ever been seated at in my life (in an upscale setting). I might expect this at a family dining restaurant. To be clear we were not the only two seated at these small tables. Others were eating there as well. But then the kicker. Within 5 minutes another couple was sat at the SAME 4 top by the same hostess and she picked up the other two sets, glasses, etc. and we were just floored. I guess we weren't good enough for one of the many open 4 tops. There were many other couples there before us that were dining at the nice 4 tops. It pretty much seemed to be a pick and choose thing with the hostess. You are only as good as the 1st person you meet at the restaurant. The first impression. That was enough for us. Shame. We both told a bunch of people all about this new restaurant, the menu online, and how excited we were to try it out. Remember... someone who has a good experience might tell 1 or 2 people about it. Someone who has a bad one.... we told everyone. Offend someone with qualifiers and then place them against a wall (great view we had of the black wall our table was pushed up against) on two very uncomfortably hard chairs, and expect them to dine on a table the size of an oversized checkerboard. I think not. It just wasn't going to work. I have never in my many years of dining gotten up and walked out of a restaurant before. That changed. I thought my wife would be upset. She smiled and said, GOOD, let's get out of here. Having eaten at most Vicary establishments, this one leans towards a louder/dressed up Andiamo's. I really would have liked to try the food. It looks fantastic. John sure sounded like he was an interesting, personable guy with knowledge.... we did not get him either. We just got dismissed, put in a corner, and then offended. So disappointed. Shame read more

Merci Beaucoup! Repas fabuleux! A lovely restaurant addition to the city. The restaurant is bright & fresh looking with a very welcoming staff. Thank you Cass, a delightful & professional server! The Scallop Rossini hors d' oeuvere, Endive Poached Pear Salad, Coquilles St Jacques, and Not So Simple Fish featuring Sole were all excellent dishes. Thank you to the kitchen staff for so graciously splitting our entrees. That was so nice of them! And I cannot forget the imploding chocolate bomb dessert with banana cream filling! Delicieux! I will definitely return. read more

Our soup was good but the salad was unappetizing, the steak was flavorless; this was also the case for our mac & cheese, which was also oily and flavorless. Spending a good amount of money comes with at least modest expectations. After our meal and deciding that this was disappointing enough to tell the staff about, the owner arrived and explained that we should've "salted our steak and put it into a little bit of the other sauce". That is ridiculous. I don't have a problem with the fact that the food was awful because that sometimes comes with being a new restaurant. What I do have a problem with is that we felt slighted by the staff that works there because the owner unapologetically dismissed our comments. At the end, nothing was rectified. Yeah, I'll never be back. I really want restaurants that come into Detroit to be great, but as you can tell this experience was an absolute disappointment. read more

I was hoping for a good experience based on the straightforward menu that seemed to be packed with simple classics. There were some hits and some misses. The place is bustling and has a great vibe. We were courteously treated upon arrival despite having to wait for a table that a text 15 minutes earlier said was ready to go. Our waiter was attentive but kind of fumbled through the descriptions when asked about certain items. No biggy, but at this price point, the wait staff better know what's what and provide good direction. We ordered the steak tartare which tasted good but was not presented properly having a huge scotch egg on top that we struggled to mix in the meat. The accompaniments were just afterthoughts including stringy pickled red onions and tiny cornichons that seemed lost on the plate. Suggestion: flatten out the meat, dice the accompaniments present as an integral part of the plate with the scotch egg sliced on top as a primary supporting actor. The stale lavash that came with this dish was totally wrong, especially with the great french wheat knot roles available, that unfortunately, we had to ask for. I am sure there is always bread leftover from the previous day's service, why not slice and toast and present that instead?? The next course was the escargot. This was a lost opportunity. The snails although on the small side were good but lost in the sauce. The " garlic butter fondue" was excellent and saved this dish. The profiteroles are not a good match with a "fondue", a crisp puff pastry top would have been a better classic choice to sop up the great garlic butter. The profiteroles just mushed in the mouth. The tureen bowl this was served in was too deep and more suited to a soup than to an appetizer designed with the snails as a star attraction. We had to go fishing for the snails! But that sauce, er butter, er fondue was great and we insisted it be left on the table next to the great crusty rolls after the snails were gone. Then the disappointment of the evening....The French Onion Soup...this dish needs to be perfect in its execution or it easily becomes a disaster. This was a disaster. The soup it seems was made from sweet onions and perhaps something to quicken the caramelization instead of tediously taking the time to carmelize the onions properly. It tasted like sweet tomato soup with mushy onions. Believe it or not the onions in a french onion soup play a supporting role to the broth. In this case it was more a sweet onion gratin. Onion soup should always be brothy. The cheese, although melted all over the outside of the bowl left the part left inside collapsed into a golf ball size mass that sunk to the bottom when first attacked by a spoon, needless to say, it was a struggle to eat. Suggestion: use sturdier bread, (again the french roles, made into croutons would be perfect) and use a mix of cheeses, gruyere for flavor, muenster for "meltiness". The asparagus was good and well seasoned, no complaints here. The "frites" were delicious but for $9 most restaurants would give you more than 9 french fries. Yes, my daughter counted them, smh. The 20oz ribeye was well seasoned but was accompanied with lackluster sauces that were frankly odd accompaniments to a steak of this magnitude. It was well charred but underdone, not the medium rare we ordered. Oh well better under than over. This is a no no though for an almost $70 steak in any professional kitchen. We would come back here if invited but not be regulars based on this experience. Not something any restaurant wants to hear. But, hopefully, this review helps with the few things that we experienced. I like this place for what it's trying to do so I'm giving 3 stars for a decent effort and because the service was attentive. read more