On my second visit to Townhouse in Birmingham, Michigan, what continues to resonate is the quiet confidence of the experience. From the moment you arrive, the restaurant feels composed and intentional, guided by a team that understands both rhythm and restraint. The staff are warm and attentive, but it is Manager Justin and the bartender who truly set the cadence of the room. Together, they keep everything moving effortlessly, creating an atmosphere that feels polished yet deeply welcoming. Justin, unmistakably a favorite among locals, guided us toward memorable entrées and desserts with an ease that speaks to both expertise and genuine care. The food unfolds with equal assurance. The cheesesteak sandwhich and fries arrive as elevated comfort--thinly sliced steak, richly seasoned and properly prepared on a delicious bun, paired with truffle fries that are crisp on the outside and tender within. It's indulgent without excess, familiar yet thoughtfully refined. The steak frites follows the same philosophy: a precisely cooked steak, tender and flavorful, accompanied by classic golden fries that feel essential rather than ornamental. A previous visit introduced us to the seared salmon sitting on a bed of succotash, a dish defined by restraint and technical grace. A lightly crisped top gives way to a buttery, beautifully cooked interior--moist, rich, and balanced. It's the kind of preparation that allows the quality of the fish to speak for itself. One standout worth calling out on its own is the succotash. Packed with sweet, tender corn and layered with savory depth, it was vibrant, comforting, and exceptionally well balanced. Simply put, it's the best succotash I've ever had--the kind of side dish that quietly steals the spotlight. Dessert lingers pleasantly in memory. The chocolate chip cookie is everything it should be: warm, softly structured, and deeply comforting without tipping into sweetness overload. Simple, nostalgic, and perfectly judged. The bar experience deserves its own quiet praise. Each visit included a beautifully composed mocktail--balanced, nuanced, and crafted with the same care and intention as any classic cocktail. It's clear that thoughtful drinking, with or without alcohol, is taken seriously here. Note, we also tried a lovely wine the last visit. The interior strikes a graceful balance between hip and classy--sleek, well appointed, and effortlessly current. The dress code follows suit: business casual or casual sleek, whatever feels natural in a space that never tries too hard. Outside, the building reflects Birmingham's historic downtown character, with an early-20th-century commercial façade--clean lines, strong proportions, and timeless detailing--adapted seamlessly for modern dining while honoring its architectural roots. Street parking was plentiful on both visits, likely aided by our later-than-dinner timing. Yelp Tip: Ask for Justin, the Manager who is always there. He is a true gentleman, extremely hospitable, effortlessly keeping the room flowing and the experience elevated from start to finish. Townhouse offers consistency, warmth, and understated excellence in its staff. It's a restaurant that invites return visits--not for novelty, but for the quiet pleasure of ordering something you already know you'll love and the familiar faces you will see. We'll absolutely be back. read more

Townhouse - Me! - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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We ordered lunch here to be delivered. On our favorite Vegans suggestion. Not the best for a long distance Instacart.... However, I finally had falafel as I always thought it was intended. It was made with black beans, so (sorry) moist and fresh and flavorful! They came with a spicy tzatziki and thinly sliced watermelon radish, greens and large slices of cucumber, cut with care. The perfect bite of fresh vegetables, well cooked falafel and the sauce was perfect. The buffalo cauliflower was also delicious. Don't let me forget the chocolate chip cookies, warm from the oven with sea salt! read more

Townhouse - Black bean falafel with spicy tzatziki and thinly sliced watermelon radish, cukes and greens - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

"Best Decision of the day" Chicken Dippers are homemade & spectacular. And the smash burger was delicious. Non- Pretentious food, that you can pronounce, and fills you up. Devon was a great server! This is our new go to!!!! read more

Th place was clean and decorated super nice. The waiter was super nice as well. The chicken sandwich was good and crispy. The sauce was nice and the fries were good. The french toast was the perfect amount of sweetness. The mac and cheese was wayyyy too cheesy. It needed some spice to balance it out. The cookies were super good as well. Only issue is that it was super expensive for decent food. read more

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We sat outside on a lovely summer day. The service was attentive and not overly on top of us. The food was very good ands the menu has a good easy variety for kids and adults. All in all it is a good place to stop for something to eat. read more

This place needs to give a shit or close. I have been here multiple times bc it's one of the only spots with a patio and I like their steak salad. You will wait 30 minutes for cheese and bread. You will have to remind them for everything you ask for and I don't think it's the waiters fault - it's the establishment. Overpriced crap. They don't care about what they are doing and it's evident. I have left this place starving just bc I didn't want to deal with these assholes. Go if you don't value your time or money. Great spot for a REAL restaurant it's a shame it's wasted. read more

Loved the location and venue set up- perfect for a sunny day. Large windows with indoor/outdoor seating as well as a patio. Went for lunch/appetizers and was delicious. Enjoyed Greeks salad, shrimp, carats, and chicken/waffles. Really loved the shrimp and burrata. You could tell quality of ingredients was great and overall presentation was beautiful. Service was great and we really enjoyed the time. Overall recommend read more

Townhouse - Salad, Burrata & Blistered Tomatoes, shrimp, chicken/waffles - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Had brunch at Townhouse and loved it! The service was super quick, and the place was nice and quiet. The food was delicious, and the lemonades were unique and refreshing. You wanna try one for sure! Definitely coming back:) read more

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Today was my first time trying this restaurant and I was not pleased with the salad I was given. The male staff /Host was friendly. I ordered a Caesar salad which was about $17. The lettuce was warm, the dressing was good. Some of the lettuce had start turning brown and the crotons were burnt. I had to add a lot of salt and pepper just to get past the abnormal taste of the salad. I didn't bother sending it back because they were super busy. Definitely won't be returning. read more

Townhouse - Caesar - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

I don't get here often as I live in a different state, but it's always solid every time I drop in. We took advantage of the warm weather streak last week and ate on the patio. Everything about the experience was delightful. We each sampled a different cocktail and they were all excellent. I was happy to see so many vegan/vegetarian options that were also super healthy. I had the power salad and shared the shaved brussels sprouts with my sister. The brussell sprouts were outstanding. So many places deep fry their shaved brussel sprouts until they're unrecognizable. These were green and crisp and so delicious! The power salad was also good, though I wish it had more chickpeas. They were a little sparse. My companions enjoyed their meals (which had meat in them) as well, though I did not get details. This is just a lovely restaurant that I highly recommend when in downtown Birmingham. read more

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Most disgusting!, nastiest burger ever... Tasted like dirty burnt oil!. Service sucked2.

Food was great!! I had the buffalo cauliflower and the Date Night Salad with blackened chicken. Chef's kiss! Our server was polite and helpful. We sat outside on the perfect day. Patio was a nice vibe. We'll be back! read more

Townhouse - Date Night - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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Usually when I come here to get favorite item, it's delicious.. however yesterday it was extremely disappointing. I ordered a chicken sandwich and when it arrived it looked like two pieces of hard crispy nothingness... when I bit into it; it was hard and cold. No chicken to really be found at all, my money went down the drain. read more

Townhouse - Thin Crispy Chicken Sandwich - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Popped in for lunch and it was a win!! Great service by Devin and delicious food!! Easy to grab a table and food came out very quick. The chicken and waffle was extra delicious.. the honey butter made the waffle almost not need syrup. And the chicken was absolutely amazing -- moist and well seasoned. Will definitely return. read more

Townhouse - Chicken and waffle - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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I ordered a Basil Smash which sounded great in the menu; however there was no basil or gin or lemon that I could taste in it. Definitely not worth the $16 cocktail price! read more

We only got drinks but service was decent. Vibe was cool especially with the open air and patio. Nothing wowed us but it was a cool place to stop for drinks. read more

Sticking with the overall 3 rating. Avenue is amazing, I stayed because of the playlist yet, I felt I needed to pay extra for my water. Average price per person is 30+ Overpriced for the portion sizing. 9 dollar truffle fries that are about 4-6oz (kids small cup) Drinks are the best thing here for the money although, can have the same drinks in royal oak with better quality (motor city gas, Tom's oyster, etc) The vegan burger is 24 bucks, ridiculous even if it's two Pattie's, the normal burger is the same price for a single patty? With caramelized onions and cheese. (Twirls finger) Idk it's overhyped but, if I (had) to pay for atmosphere.. it fits the bill. read more

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Townhouse Birmingham looked like a cafe in Paris last night. I love the summer vibe! We sat on the patio and ordered drinks and food to share. Our server was awesome and took great care of us. I tried the private plane which was fabulous! We also got the heart to heart which had Bell's two hearted ipa in it. So good! We shared the Haloumi cheese app, it was so satisfying with the salty cheese and tart strawberries and herby sauce! It was perfect to share as it had two large pieces of cheese. We also shared the vegan burger which was a vegan Big Mac on steroids! Caramelized onions, two patties, cheese, brioche bun and house made thousand island. Delicious! (Ask for an extra side of dressing for the win!). Sandwiches come with your choice of fries or kale Tabbouleh. We opted for the tabbouleh, which was lemony and delicious. We also shared the roasted carrot side which was a large portion of sweet, perfectly roasted carrots in a bed of delicious tahini sauce and toasted pistachios. It was perfection! Looking forward to enjoy some more summer evenings at Townhouse. I think I will try their cheesesteak next. It looked great! Great spot! I hope they add some draft beer someday however. They just had bottled beers offered. read more

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This is one of our regular spots - a short walk from our house in Birmingham. In the past, my wife and I would split a burger and fries, and each get a cocktail. Consistently good. Tonight we were celebrating her birthday, so our 2 teen daughters joined us. My wife and one daughter split steak fritte. They ordered it Medium Plus - came out just this side of well done. Fortunately it was a filet so it was still tender and flavorful, despite being overcooked. My other daughter ordered the Korean Chicken. While it was nice tender white meat, and reasonably tasty, it was a far cry from the many yummy versions of Korean Chicken I've had in the past. This was more like 3 very large, very American chicken tenders, with a dipping sauce and slaw. And I know this may be heresy in this country of overeaters, but the portion was WAY too big for anyone with a reasonable appetite to finish. When there's too much food on a plate, it loses a lot of its appeal for me. My daughter ate half of one tender and that was all she could manage. The biggest disappointment was my meal. I had two appetizers - the crispy shrimp tacos and buffalo cauliflower. The shrimp were over-battered, with a thick, breaded coating. Fried foods should light, crispy, super hot with whatever is underneath tender and juicy. Not this version - the tacos were heavy, dense, and more a full meal (albeit a poor one) than an appetizer. I managed one. The cauliflower was described in the menu as crispy. In fact it was undercooked, so a bit too hard and chewy, and without the crispy exterior I was expecting. Th buffalo sauce coating was fine - not bad but very routine and not unique. The fries that came with my wife's steak were hot and crisp. The extra order I got for me and my 2nd daughter were luke warm and chewy, not crispy outside and light and soft inside, like a fresh batch from McD's or Hunter House . It was clear that this was a batch that had been sitting around under the lights for a bit. The third strike for me was the price. I'm happy to actually overpay for great food, that's well thought out, carefully prepared, and served fresh and hot. Tonight cost $225. Way too much for too much food - very little of it very good. On a good note, the service was attentive and friendly. And all of our drinks (one martini for my wife, one glass of Prosecco for me, and Shirley Temples for my daughters, were all excellent.) read more

Abby was fantastic! Warm greeting and amazing food suggestion. She made my day 10 out of 10 read more

This place is NASTY!! They had fruit flus everywhere!!! Had food on the wall gross. Service was just okay, he came to the table like twice and we had to pull another server to grab our bill. The food size was so freaking small we had to go to another restaurant! And the prices are nuts!! For like 4 bites of Mac and cheese 16 dollars. Never coming here again. read more

Townhouse - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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Consistent quality, occasional menu changes that are refreshing, well crafted cocktails at a fun location in downtown Birmingham. read more

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The food and services was good. The waitress seemed off and our service was a little slow. The burger was over cooked for the cost of it. However the wine list was great and there patio was relaxing. Not sure I will be hurting back. read more

Townhouse - Townhouse Burger and Truffle Fries - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Arguably the best smash burger I've ever had. So fun to sit outside on the patio in the summer. Also highly recommend chicken + waffles. Only downside is the inside of the restaurant is small. read more

Love great salmon? Check out this entree. The salmon was lightly coated in salt which added some nice texture & delicious flavor. It was served with a delicious medley of grilled onions, cherry tomatoes, zucchini, edamame. This entree was bursting with flavor & is absolutely fantastic! We also enjoyed the cheesesteak sandwich. Served with regular or truffle fries. Also recommend the Buffalo cauliflower..forgot to get a pic.... read more

Townhouse - Salmon - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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From the food to the prices to the service. This place just sucks. Save your money and don't bother coming here.

Haven't been inside but the patio is really nice. Came for brunch on a Sunday. Everything was delicious and the service was great! Can't wait to come back before the weather changes! read more

It's my second time coming here. First time was before Covid, so it's been awhile. First of all, the place is small, so it's not good for groups. I honestly think I ordered the same thing a few years back as I did this time, which was a burger. That's probably because the brunch menu is really limited. Coffee was great and the service was great too. read more

Catch a vibe! From the second you walk in you're immersed by the beautiful local art with a welcoming atmosphere and attentive staff. The interior design of the bar area and atrium truly transport you to a chic, modern, and interactive experience. Cocktails are not only beautiful but taste incredible. The food is very thoughtful in the way they complement the ingredients in a tasty, fun, and fulfilling way. Overall, this place is so flirty and fun. Detroit was in desperate need for an experience that truly transports you to NY/European vibe. read more

Townhouse - Gin and Juice - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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I have been going to Townhouse for over 4 years. To start, they have amazing customer service. For sweets, the vegan chocolate chip cookies are amazing. The buffalo cauliflower is my favorite dish at any place I have ever dined at. The plate is topped with blue cheese dressing that is incredibly tasting. The truffle fries are the best side dish along with the aioli. The service is great every time I have visited. read more

Townhouse - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Great brunch, great service! The avocado toast is to die for! Have to try dinner next time. read more

Good venue, food WAY over priced for the size of the meal. Should have gone to Redcoat. Make you servings larger and reduce the price. Burger was $27 and the size of a slider. read more

Birmingham is the original spot for Townhouse and there is also one in Detroit. I had no idea what to expect, even though I had been to the one in Detroit. There is a large outdoor area but the inside is relatively small. It was a gorgeous day so the restaurant is wide open to the outside. I always love this type of place. We sat up at the bar, but felt like we were outside. We had an amazing bartender who took the time to explain everything to us. Townhouse is a bourbon and whiskey bar. They have other options, but their selection of other types of liquor is very limited. We had fun looking at all the different types of bourbon they offer. I don't know too much about bourbons so I enjoyed learning about them. There were some bourbon's that were $1,500 a pour. Dang! To be that rich! The bartender said that a lot of professional athletes come in and they order the expensive stuff. Apparently, a lot of these bourbons are tough to get. The restaurant is well known to distributors so they are able to get the hard to find ones. We enjoyed a couple of cocktails there. We didn't eat but the food looked and smelled delicious. We will most certainly be back, as he is a bourbon connoisseur. read more

Townhouse - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

The food was good. We had outside seating which was basically on the corner of the intersection but we were inside a heated tent so that kind of gave a nice feel to it. The drinks were okay, but the food was really good. read more

Townhouse - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

These 5 stars are strictly for Brian with an I. He greeted my friends and I on the patio with a million dollar smile and a personality of gold. If the rest of the staff were as hospitable as Brian I'd come back every day. Brian, Lady L loves you and thanks you for your amazing personality read more

Townhouse - Aperol spritz - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Ambiance is nice, coffee is tasty but not too hot, it's a cute place. I was seating on the bar, not sure how this experience would be seating in a table. Other than that I like it. read more

Townhouse - New American Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Beautiful and warm patio in the middle of Birmingham. This is my third visit this week and I fall in love with this place a little more each time. The staff is so genuinely warm and inviting. They all know the menu and are not afraid to make recommendations. The mimisa flight during brunch was amazing. I am having dreams about their avocado toast and the power salad is just that, powerful. Everything is picture perfect, fresh and delicious. read more

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Phenomenal night! Our server, Kobi was an absolute treasure! The food was savory and flavorful! Perfect for a special night as planned :) read more

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Pros. Location. Right in the midst of it all in downtown Birmingham. Service - everyone was very welcoming and friendly. We went in on a Sunday morning, expecting a wait, and were seated immediately. The food was ok. I had the Cheesesteak, and we shared the truffle fries. I was a bit disappointed in the cheesesteak if Im honest. That is likely because someone told me it was amazing. My bf had an omelet. He said it was good. The coffee was absolutely horrible read more

David was our waiter and a pleasure to work with. The frozeé was really good! It didn't taste too sweet or overpowering like the others I've tried. The old fashioned was the perfect balance of citrus and bourbon as it should be. We both ordered the townhouse burger as it was nominated for 'one of the best burgers I've ever had" from the waiter. UPDATE: the gf states 'YO, this is the best frozeé I've ever had.' Thats a strong compliment for anyone to say, but especially coming from her (I mean this in a nice way if you're reading this babe lol) The burger was delicious! Its not the best I've ever had, but it is worth the purchase thats for sure. The salad tasted like pickles...and ya boy hates pickles DAVID WAS PHENOMENAL, EXCELLENT AT HIS JOB AND A MAJOR REASON WE WILL BE BACK. read more

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