21 Best Wine Bars in Detroit

“Excellent food. Just so impressed! We came in on a Sunday evening with a 3 and 1 year old and sat outside on the back patio. We got the Sunday roast special that came with a fois gras appetizer, whole chicken (different from the menu chicken), and an olive oil cake. In addition to that since we had 5 people and 2 little ones, we also got the sourdough bread and the croquetas de jamon. Every single food item was DELICIOUS. The croquetas were so unique and less heavy than normal croquettes. The dry aged steak was 30oz and fed all of us alongside the Sunday chicken special, which was a whole chicken. Both were perfectly cooked, the steak rub was great. The chicken was as perfectly tender. Keep in mind because of the size of the steak, it did take almost an hour to arrive. My only complaint is that there were actually a lot of young kids and even babies out on the back patio, but they have no high chairs or booster seats or kids cups for water. They do however have a grassy area that the kids walked around in while we waited for the food. As for the wine, they of course have a huge selection from all over the world and the recommendations from the server were great, both $80 each. Wish we’d gotten the servers name, but I missed it. She was lovely though!“

“Love this spot!
Huge shoutout to Katelyn for telling me about The Royce! I stopped in recently and fell in love with the space. They have a massive selection of unique wines, delicious small plates, and a super relaxed, welcoming energy. Certainly recommend checking it out!“

“Amazing, 5 stars all around !“

“We had an excellent time at Bar Pigelle. Our waitress, Jaina, was wonderful! My partner has a sensitivity to cured meats and she made sure the prosciutto on the grilled peaches was on the side to accommodate him. The food was excellent and its arrival timed perfectly. The free parking lot across the street was also a great offering as parking nearby can get full quick. We got the grilled peaches, the smashburger, the steak frites, and chocolate mousse. I’d recommend splitting the steak frites (it’s a 14 oz!) and getting some additional small plates/appetizers to compliment/round out the meal. Their mocktails are also fantastic. We are looking forward to coming back soon!“

“Wow. What an absolutely fantastic final dinner of 2023! After we managed to find a late dinner reservation for New Year's Eve, it was a relief to discover that our excitement about the tasting menu was well-placed. I would definitely recommend the drink pairings as well! The amuse-bouche featuring oysters from the West and East coasts was a delightful way to splash into the meal. The wasabi and the mangosteen featured in each of the oysters, respectively, complimented the beautiful brine of the oysters in such a wonderfully playful way. This first tasting urged us to pause the menu progression and order an extra dozen oysters to explore the other possibilities. Tasting from Vancouver to Prince Edward Island, they were beautifully prepared and of excellent quality. The first course of lobster salad felt like a summer in Maine. Not that I've ever been to Maine, but the imaginary scene flashed across my vision as I took that first refreshing bite. The grapefruit emulsion worked almost majestically with the light, refreshing flavor of the lobster salad. The tapioca chip was perfect for the crunch to fully bring the different elements of the dish together. A fascinating intersection of refreshment and comfort. The second course was the potato pavé. I'll be thinking of this potato often for the foreseeable future. It was one of those dishes that makes your eyes pop open a bit when you bite it as you realize how good it is. A beautifully layered and seared rectangle of flaky delicious potato resting with a lovely salsa brava speckled with trout roe, topped with tarragon, cured trout, and black truffle flakes. I don't even know what else to say. It was stunning. Sea urchin buttered ramen, the third course, will always be what I wish my at-home thrown-together ramen could be. It was rich, it was luscious, it was comforting. Growing up in southeast Texas, crawfish boils were always some of the most exciting times of the year. The crawfish tails in the ramen brought me back to those summer days eating crawfish with a cold beer. The duck breast for the fourth course was exceptionally cooked. It was juicy and flavorful and made a perfect bite with a bit of cauliflower, raisins, apricot, agrodolce, and foie-sauce. Each bite was such a symphony of flavor that kept me coming back. Last but absolutely not least was the gâteau ardéchois: the chestnut cream cake. Accompanied by cranberry coulis and crispy meringue bites, this dessert was a sweet but still mellow finish. While the coffee mascarpone ice cream was a robust and complementary flavor, we both agreed the vanilla coconut ice cream was the star between the two. Thank you again to the stellar crew at Mink! Happy New Year!“

“Had a great time last night at Brix. The customer service was phenomenal and the food was amazing . I had a strawberry tequila lemon drop and it was absolutely amazing !!! The ambiance and location are the best !!“

“Bianca was absolutely amazing! So personable and just great overall! She seemed to connect with everyone and talk to everyone. She also had this journal book with prompts that was such a unique idea and a good way to find a prompt to take something off your mind before a trip! Would 100% recommend her!!!!“

“Authentic, delicious and friendly people, super recommend“

“DTW - Detroit Airport - Great place to hang out before boarding. Wine, food, snacks and all other kinds of beverages.An oasis of sorts in one of the lesser traveled concourses at DTW, (Concourse C). Prices are not out of line for wine and food. Also worth noting is that the bartender is far from "awful" (as previously reported). The one that was working when we were there was exceptionally pleasant and working the entire front end all by herself.“

“I like to thank the staff at Andiamo especially Thelma who was our server.. Also, thank you Mike for stopping by to see if everything was good. Im glad that we had chosen that location to celebrate Rosalyn birthday“

“I visited this past Valentine’s Day weekend and visited again this past Saturday night. I didn’t have a reservation but still got seated very quickly. It was a hot, muggy night and the hostess said she had a seat on the patio which I was fine with. I had a magnificent server, Florence, who was kind, thoughtful to recommend a drink to the person I was with and even when our drinks were brought out within a short time, apologized for the delay (which wasn’t necessary). I wish I could give a review on the party next to us because they were extremely rude, not only not giving consideration to others being on the patio but were also incredibly rude to Florence. One woman in particular was grandstanding in front of this group and demanded to speak to a manager. Florence and the Manager were both composed and dignified in spite of a rude patron that was looking to get her bill comped (for a party of nearly a dozen people) going so far as to threatening to have everyone at her table write a terrible review. I have worked in the service industry and so have so many people I know and love so this situation had me worked up and I felt it necessary to write a review that our experience was magnificent. Don’t be an a-hole to servers of any kind just because you’re an a-hole yourself. If you give respect, you get respect. Go to The Sugar House. Be a good customer.“

“There is no place on earth that compares to motor city wine. It is always the best vibe. Always joyful, amazing local djs, fantastic wine, dancing, the atmosphere. How many people have fallen in love during a sunset on the patio? Probably a lot. MCW is an absolute gem in detroit and dear to those who live here.“

“Great bar and very friendly people here. The neighborhood is such a great place!“

“We really enjoyed our brunch. The staff was great and the sweetest people. I loved the Jammie eggs and the preserves.“

“Yes, but - the order and pay by phone ruins the overall experience of Mudgies. Can’t ask an app about the menu. Spent 10 minutes looking on the interface to order an ice tea. Figured it was my lack of finding the menu. Had to flag someone down to learn they were out of ice tea. All those things a server would tell you. But alas you don’t get. So good food, crappy experience! Lower your expectations, taking on the McDonald’s approach, sad really. Oh and if you want an item on the side they charge extra for that?! And with this order system no one asked me how my lunch was- or if I needed anything. So my sandwich was cold and sat awhile before it was quickly dropped at my table. I am so bummed - loved this place. The good news is there are now a ton of amazing options for lunch in Corktown. I recommend tipping much less because you are really on your own.“

“I stopped in for the 1rst time Superbowl Sunday & enjoyed a fried turkey chop dinner w brussel sprouts & fries. Surprisingly delicious., I'll b back for 2nds soon. The staff was great w good positive energy & the music & sound system was bumping. Definitely good times happening on the Eastside of Detroit.“

“I recommend the Shrimp and Grits! Miguel made this a great experience!!“

“Took my girl there for her b-day and we had an amazing dinning experience! Our hostess Justine was incredibly nice, so was the server(can’t remember her name). The interior is very well decorated to set a nice relaxing mood. The food was really really good and exotic! Dessert was delicious also!!“

“If Katrell (Pineapple Daddy) wasn't here...I wouldn't make it a mandatory location. He makes sure my party is happy and that everything is everything. The food is excellent and the service is as well!“

“New Restaurant in Hotel Indigo. With a full bar and tap beer.“

“A excellent experience just a special occasion birthday today I just cannot believe how amazing my meal was every bit of. It was well worth it. Excellent atmosphere. The service was fantastic. I look forward to coming back soon.“