I am so sad this place is closing. I took my girlfriend here recently and we both agreed it's the absolute perfect spot for what we have been looking for. Extensive wine list. Fantastic charcuterie board. All at a reasonable price for a downtown restaurant. We will try to visit again before they close the doors and we will be so sad. read more

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Now this was not the typical vertical experience but was my first time here. A friend was excited over this Lingua Franca wine dinner here. And if course it was on a super cold post snowy day. But we tasted 8 wines paired with calamari,short ribs, tuna,pork belly,etc. And this was fun, not stuffy. Maybe not something you'd do everyday but good to experience. This was expensive but for once i felt the food and service were worth it. The food was paired with wines snd was good. I can see this for a special evening but I'd just come back for a good meal . Close to Opera House and Music Hall areas. There's limited street parking, lots on 2 corners,and the opera garage read more

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Vertical is a whole vibe. From the moment you walk in, the décor sets the tone--chic, moody, and effortlessly cool. The staff was warm, fun, and super helpful, making the whole experience feel special without being stuffy. Their wine and cocktail selection is top-tier (trust me, you'll find something you love), and the food? Everyone at our engagement party left happy and full. Bonus points: they had a film playing in the background which somehow made the atmosphere even better. Vertical nails the balance of classy and cozy--I'm already planning my next visit. read more

A lovely double date night! The ambiance was nice and service was extremely attentive. The food was delicious (although definitely on the expensive side). The focaccia was the only thing we didn't care for. Stand out dishes were the harissa yogurt carrots, braised cabbage, and espresso chocolate mousse parfait. read more

I made a reservation on January 31st, but within a few hours my husband started feeling unwell, so I called to cancel. I was told it wouldn't be a problem, and nothing was mentioned about a cancellation fee, which seemed reasonable given that the reservation had only been made a few hours earlier. However, several days later a cancellation fee was charged to my account. Since then, I have made three separate attempts to have this refunded. Each time I was assured that the issue would be taken care of, but unfortunately nothing has been done to resolve it. read more

Had a reservation here yesterday. We were sat quickly, the vibe is very cool. Very wine cellar. Our server Iesha was great, she was very knowledgeable about the menu and helpful when choosing dishes. My absolute favorite thing on the menu was the mussels appetizer. It's so flavorful, and the broth you could literally drink. The rest of the items were all good, but I would specifically go back just for those. I thought I had more photos of the meal but for some reason they are gone? read more

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This place is such a vibe! Located under a restaurant, I loved the lighting and decor upon arrival. We went as a group and split a few dishes, including the carrots which were roasted nicely. I also tried the tagliatelle pasta and lamb strip and enjoyed both! Service was good as well. read more

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We went back for dinner again before the DSO, and this place was just as enjoyable a second time around. We asked for Ayesha, and she's such a delight! Excellent service!! We had the asparagus salad...so yummy. Poached egg / Prosciutto / Frisée / Parmesan We followed that with the Mushroom Risotto: Wild Mushroom / Caramelized Onion / Parmesan We also had the halibut special. Our fish was cooked to perfection, and the purée it was served over was super creamy. I don't remember what the purée was. For dessert, we had the creme brûlée, which was topped with rows of strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. I wish the restrooms were in a bit more innocuous place, as we were seated at a table that faced them. Other than that, we had a most spectacular evening. Rounded up from 4.5 stars. read more

We made a reservation for my Birthday, my husband came down with a bad cold, very sick a few days before. Thought maybe we could go, but thought that night we thought we shouldn't he was still bad. Called, canceled, this stupid restaurant charged me 25.00. I send a lot of money in Detroit. Spend a lot of time in Detroit. I work at Detroit ATHLETIC Club I will never come to this restaurant. You're $25 cost you hundreds read more

Food and atmosphere are top notch. All the new restaurants that have opened Downtown since this one did 10 years ago and it's held its position as one of the very best steakhouses downtown. This was the best steak we've had in a long time and we've had steak at the best restaurants all over Downtown and Metro Detroit. I believe we had a special Wagu NY Strip but hopefully it's on their regular menu. The potatoes and spinach were delicious. Regardless if it's regular menu or just a special, the food and steak is always really incredible every time I've been. The focaccia bread is amazing, Caesar salad also the best we've had in a long time. Very highly recommend this Detroit gem read more

Vertical Detroit - New York Strip - Wine Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

This place was absolutely excellent. Belle was the best server ever with incredible attention to detail. Amy absolutely fantastic. Lauren made the most incredible cocktail called "Strawberry Cheesecake". Should absolutely be on the menu. 10/10 - can't go wrong with Vertical Detroit. read more

Always a nice ambiance in this restaurant, sophisticated but not stuffy. Great wine list and food choices. Would recommend for a pre- or post- Detroit Opera House performance. The lamb tagliatelle was very rich, very good. read more

Vertical Detroit - Lamb Tagliatelle - Wine Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Food and ambience always good! Servers are nice and wine selection on point! Definitely a go to!

This is a tiny restaurant tucked in next to the Opera House... What a gem!!! This was probably the best Fliet I have ever had in my life.. It was cooked to perfection with a crunchy outside.. My husband had the white fish and said it was also delicious... The portions were small so I would recommend an appetizer... I should say it was a perfect amount of food for me but not for my husband... Do not miss out on this restaurant, I can't wait to go back!! read more

The Lamb Strip was incredible, the service was great, and restaurant was beautiful. We felt a bit underdressed but we weren't treated any differently which was refreshing. Will definitely be returning many times! read more

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A group of 5 of us came for a birthday celebration, and it is the perfect place for that. Service and wine selection are excellent, food was delicious, ambiance was cozy and tucked away downtown. A bit pricey, but worth the cost for such a sumptuous experience. A restaurant for someone who knows fine dining and eats well. I loved the sparkling rose I had, and the champagne was lovely. We ordered a few things to share - octopus carpaccio, tagliatelle pasta with lamb, scallops, double pork chop, tomahawk steak and sides of whipped potatoes and grits. Everything was seasoned and cooked perfectly - my personal absolute favorites were the pasta, scallops and the pork chop. The pasta was so flavorful with the braised lamb, the scallop was melt-in-your-mouth and buttery, and the pork chop was charred and juicy and cooked to perfection. The octopus was so tender and tangy with the sauce, the tomahawk steak was huge and cut nicely for us to share - decadent and delicious. The potatoes and grits were both so creamy and buttery - but almost too similar. I think we will order the green veg next time. I'm pretty sure we had dessert, but I can't seem to remember it - perhaps too much champagne! And I think I only had a bite. This is a lovely place to have dinner - fairly quiet and romantic, it would make a very nice date night. The bathroom is even luxurious. There is a paid lot right behind it, which was inexpensive and convenient. We will most definitely return. read more

Have to give charge card to hold a table . When I walked in the hostess warned that we had a two hour time slot. So right off the bat, the pressure of a time clock starts. When she sat me down., I told her we have only two people rather than 3. Now our timing is 1 1/2 hours. The waiter was too attentive. He obviously needed to make sure the 1 1/2 hour was going to work. It was aggravating to us because we weren't ready to order. So we felt rushed. Atmosphere is so cool! Had the octopus appetizer. Very expensive and dainty. Well done. Tasted excellent. I had pasta with lamb and pesto and my friend had lamb. Both were excellent. We had after dinner drinks at the bar because we had to be removed from our table within the 1 1/2 hours. So in conclusion I give it 5 stars for food and atmosphere but it very expensive and you are timed. read more

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Great dinner w/ business associates. Vertical lived up to the hype. Tried the grilled octopus, honey focaccia, and local sourced charcuterie board appetizers. The focaccia was average, not really focaccia, but good nonetheless. Charcuterie and grilled octopus were spectacular. Ordered the ribeye steak with a side of cheesy grits. Steak was perfectly cooked with a nice savory sauce. Finished with Earl Grey panna cotta. A really surprising dessert, great layers of texture and very balanced flavor. Service was top notch and the ambiance was definitely modern and luxurious. Great meal, great restaurant! read more

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I liked the taste of my glass of rose wine but the service not so much. I was not greeted before I entered the restaurant by the hostess. I sat myself and waited for service and about 10 minutes later staff recognized me to place an order. I keep trying with this place but I'm not pleased with this visit. It has potential and maybe because downtown Detroit was quite busy but where are the accommodations? Or recognition that this is NOT common behavior?!? read more

Vertical Detroit - Rose wine pour - Wine Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

Came here alone on a Tuesday night. Sat at the bar inside. It's empty inside. Outside is packed. Has Paris vibes, the outside sitting. I remembered the waiter from last time. He was friendly and helpful today. I let him know I wanted a pasta to go. An app. And a glass of rose. He helped me pick a nice wine and it's lovely. The bar back helped me right away. Normally when I visit I am with friends, this is my first silo trip. I really had a nice time food is great. Total Bill was about 100 dollars this place is pricing. Some of the photos are when I visited with a friend! Parking is street or the lot. read more

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Great location. Walking distance from the Detroit Opera House, Comerica Park, Grand Cirrus Park, and more. I can't believe we didn't find it sooner! It's located behind the parking lot to the right of the Opera House. Great space with inside tables, bar seating, and a patio that is dog friendly! We sat at the bar before heading to a Tigers game. Bonus. We got there at 5:30pm on a Wednesday and it was happy hour! We tried a lot of great dishes! We started off with the happy hour rose and cocktail of the day for drinks. For appetizers, we got a lot to snack on - smoked trout toast, mussels, and cauliflower. The flavors were on point! I would recommend all three! We dinner with split the salmon and ordered the octopus carpaccio. The salmon and the octopus were okay. The carpaccio had a texture that I couldn't get past. If you're an octopus lover, this might be your jam. I prefer my octopus cooked, but glad I tried it. We had no room for dessert, but it gives us an opportunity to come back. Our bartender was amazing! So was the rest of the staff. Everyone was so friendly. I would come back for the kindness of the people! read more

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We come back here every chance we get when in downtown Detroit. I had the RHOD cocktail and my wife had a Dirty Martini. Yummy yummy We started with the Mussels and the 'Selection of 5' Charcuterie board. Oh my my!!!! Our entree was another appetizer - will added a Scallops!!! Please find a way to go here - THD place is OMG amazing. read more

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Came into town to go to a concert. We wanted to find a place we could go to close to our AirBnB. Since Vertical was in the same building it was the perfect choice. Beautiful space - both inside and out. Reminds you of one of the basement restaurants in New York. We entered and were promptly greeted by the hostess. We asked if we could sit at the bar - though we couldn't see one. They looked and said sure. We followed her through a narrow area with cozy seating and wine bottles displayed like Crown Jewels. They found us a spot at the bar, even though they were preparing for a wine event that was taking place that night. We were greeted by the bar staff. A team of individuals that were ready and willing to meet your requests promptly and efficiently. Katie was our go to person. She has a bubbly personality that makes you feel welcome. We ordered the mussels and a Caesar salad. Both were exceptional- but I have to say the mussels won the night. If you have an opportunity plan a trip to the exceptional restaurant. read more

Recently been exploring a lot of nice restaurants in and around Detroit and so far Vertical is my favorite. So much so that I went back 3x this last month. The food is amazing. Never ordered anything here that I haven't completely loved. The mushroom risotto is unreal. So happy we got this as an appetizer so we could all try it. Probably my favorite thing here which is hard bc everything is so dang good. The filet - everything it needs to be and this makes me happy. I hate when I order a steak somewhere and it's a let down or the chefs are "doing to much". This is just perfect. The grapes appetizer was so good I started attempted making this as an appetizer at home. The creme brulee and chocolate dessert 10/10 seriously so happy that even the dessert is up to par. read more

Holy by-the-glass wine list, Batman! Seriously, easily the best BTG menu I've seen in town, and the sommelier (I hate that I can't remember her name) was super helpful and friendly, and totally allowed me to indulge in my wine neediness. In addition to several yummy BTG selections (some Champagne, a nice Tokaji for dessert, etc.), my group also got a bottle of Cremant Rosé to split for dinner, which was lovely. The food was very good. We split the focaccia and fried plantains, and I had the filet as my entree -- all were well-prepared and delicious. The place itself is super cool -- almost feels like someone's fancy home wine cellar/basement bar, which I dig. Definitely coming back for both food and drinks. read more

Went here last night, big mistake. Slow/poor service and very unaccommodating. Took one full HOUR to order our main entrees. 1. We ordered their $150 NY strip special (very good) and wanted 4 seared scallops on the side. (Scallops were offered a'la carte on the menu for $10 each). Server comes back and says "sorry we can't do the scallops, we're out. We do have two of the scallop entrees left though. You can order those." What?! How does this make sense? Refused us ordering $40 seared scallops but gave us the option to order the $48 entree that we didn't like the preparation on. 2. Ordered the housemade focaccia, came out cold in the center. 3. Ordered carrots with our steak, those never came out. I asked the server, she did not put them in so we chose to cancel those. Come to think of it, I am not even sure those were taken off of our check. 4. My stepson is 11. We asked to do their Tagliatelle pasta in marinara for him. They said no, we can do it with butter but it will still be $26. We didn't have a choice so we ordered him that. Pasta came out in a portion that was about palm size. If you're going to charge me $26 for pasta with butter, you can do a little better than this. The only pros to this restaurant: a good vibe (albeit a bit loud) and a great wine list. We ordered a nice bottle from Favia that was fantastic. For only 4 adults spending $750, I'd expect much more out of this restaurant. Would definitely not return. read more

The highlight of this restaurant was the amazing service that we received today. I ordered the watermelon salad and the lamb strip. The salad was amazing and refreshing. The lamb was overcook, but I love the carrots that it was served with. I also ordered a glass of Opus One and Caymus Cabernet-highly recommend both --smooth and full body wines. We sat outside, which was a total vibe. The weather was nice, the food was amazing, and the wine was on point. read more

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There are cheaper places to get a burger and fries in the city. At $26, it's a bit steeper than Mickey D's. But, it might just be the best burger and fries you've ever had. And, the burger is MASSIVE. Vertical knows this, so they cut it in half. Each half is the size of a mortal burger. The beef is *perfect*, and it really doesn't need all the extra stuff they pile on top. It's messy and it's beautiful. The fries had a nice *crack* with every bite. You might want to jam them down your throat, but take your time to enjoy them. They're that good. Vertical is also happy to split salads (at least, they did for us). The mixed greens are not so massive, but the half portion was just right. This is partly because of the pace of service. It's not slow, per se, but don't come here if you need to be somewhere. You have just the right amount of time to enjoy your first course before the next one arrives. We started with the fried Brussels sprouts, which were covered with queso fresco. The cilantro blended into it was a nice surprise. If you like balsamic vinegar with your Brussels sprouts, you're out of luck, but it's pretty great as-is. The type of focaccia bread rotates periodically, and we got a robust bread with tomato and garlic. Very nice with or without the butter. The service was flawless, and I loved the slower pace. Dinner doesn't need to be a race to hurry up and get to the next thing in your life. While prices are steep, portions are substantial, and the experience is well worth the price. I'm not sure why it's called "Vertical", though. The restaurant is on a single level, and decidedly horizontal. It's small, so make sure to Open Table your way here some time. read more

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Love this place Great service, interesting and rotating food, and beautiful space I LOVE going for happy hour, just wish they had some more gluten free choices. read more

I have dined in at Vertical a few times and it has become our family favorite before evening Lions games! The service is great, food is amazing and the atmosphere is perfect. You will see the family ownership vibe amongst the team and the hard work everyone puts in to make the experience great for their guests. I look forward to many more visits and memories made with the family here! read more

Great food, and the place was well decorated for the holidays. The meal was a bit of a slower pace so if you're in a hurry for dinner, perhaps let them know. Mushroom risotto was great, charcuterie board was very good. Filet was served a bit more medium than we liked but still tasty. Overall, would go back, just might plan for more time. read more

The food here is AMAZING!!!! The service is excellent and the ambiance is relaxing! Treat yourself and bring a loved one for an elegant evening. read more

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Everything was spectacular! Service was helpful and friendly, and our food was fresh, seasoned to perfection, and was brought out in the most timely fashion! The decor inside is cozy, warm, and makes you want to stay! read more

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Loved this place so much! We went here Saturday night. The food was absolutely perfect. Our waiter, Jamie, went above and beyond to make our experience exceptional. He remembered requests we gave him at the beginning of the meal and implemented them throughout the dinner. He had great knowledge of the menu and was professional, honest, and personable. This kind of thing really elevates an experience! To eat, we ordered the trout toast. One of us was apprehensive at first (not a fish eater) but was pleasantly surprised to find the appetizer was not fishy at all. It was creamy, delicious, and had a nice tart bite with the mustard and radish. The carrots were perfectly flavored with the harissa and yogurt. For entrees, we had the braised short rib and the filet mignon. I had the ribs and they were amazing! Tender and juicy meat with a lovely accoutrement on the side. I did not try the filet myself but was told it was amazing. We also had the donut and panna cotta for dessert. The perfect finish to an awesome experience. We will be back! read more

Vertical Detroit - Braised short rib (subbed broccoli) and filet mignon - Wine Bars Near Me - Detroit, Michigan

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I LOVE Vertical! Usually, the stuffed grapes are my go-to but last time we were there (in August) they didn't taste very good. Other than that, excellent spot for a nice dinner out. Great wine list! The front area is obviously cool to sit and eat but the back is where it's at. They have this beautiful bar and a more relaxed vibe in the back. read more

Vertical always delivers on food and ambiance but the service for a party over 4 just does not hit the mark. My husband and I had this place on our rotation but anytime we've been here with a party of 6-8 the service is terrible. Recently dined here with a party of 8 for my sister's birthday and waited for salads for 30 minutes, that's just criminal. Maybe it was too much for the kitchen or the waiter but it was not at a busy time (8:15pm) and the restaurant was not crowded so there's really no good reason. Our server seemed flustered and lost for the entire dining experience. It's unfortunate because we love to share good places with our friends and family but the poor service has even kept just our party of 2 away. read more

They took so long to take our food order. Everyone was famished at the end. Cocktail selection is limited. Food is ok for the price. I was expecting something that will give me orgasm but was not that good. Jokes aside though, I enjoyed my food. read more

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The overall experience was great. We were seated at our reservation time as scheduled. Our waitress and staff were top notch and made our visit great. The food and drinks were amazing also. With most great restaurants your visit and food does take a little time. Be prepared for your experience from beginning to end to take about an hour and a half to two hours even with just two people. But again the visit is well worth the time. read more

One of my favorite places in Detroit. Not only do they have a wonderful selection of wine, their food is exquisite! I hate brussels sprouts but I'll eat them here and only here. They are made so well I highly recommend them even your kids will like them. I highly recommend the short rib. It's my favorite dish there. You can't go wrong with this place. The ambience is great for a girls night out or a romantic date night. And the service is spectacular read more

I was here once 4 years ago when they first opened but wasn't able to find anything on the menu I could eat that was substantial at the time. Back now and they have scallops and salmon tonight. The interior of this restaurant is really well done and so picture perfect in every aspect of it. Is well worthy of taking photos of every corner of this place. Ryan, our waiter, is a smoker, we could smell it distinctively after he had come back in from a smoke break. We hadn't seen him for quite a while in order to put in our food order either. He did finally come back a little while later. He was still nice enough waiter and super accommodating with our food preferences. We started off with the Charcuterie with the Brie, Gouda and Parmesan. Also ordered the Fried Brussels sprouts, Scallops entree, the Featured Atlantic salmon and risotto infused with truffle oil and with beech mushroom ($6) and black truffle shavings ($25 extra). And yes this carbonated Italian Ferrnelle bottle was $8, tasted like Perrier to me. The charcuterie was a great start to the meal. The Brie, Gouda, Parmesan, honey comb, roasted red pepper, olives, mustard seeds, red grapes and Marconi almonds were well orchestrated pairings. Ate it all up, perfect tasting sample of everything. The fried brussel sprouts were yummy, it had a nice kick from the Arbol chili infusion. We got 14 shavings of black truffle for the $25. The risotto was so delicious, down to the last grain in fact, it was well executed. The hostess, chef and waiter all asked how everything was for us, it was so on point and delicious from start to finish. The runner or busser brought us our water and filled it regularly too and cleared our table and gave us new plates and silverware between courses. The scallops were so perfectly cooked, delicate and scrumptious as was the blackened salmon. Every accompaniment to our salmon and scallops were well matched for each of them. I love their awesome lounge track, so perfect for this place. read more

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