Hidden Gem!Had dinner and cocktails then breakfast the following morning. All aspects were spot on!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cliff H.
My partner enjoyed her meail. I was taken aback by $25 for a cheeseburger... I mean, a burger is a burger. I don't care how shiny the bun is. Not a good value for me. Might try something else next time but I have a hard time patronizing a place that rips its customers off. Service was about what you would expect in the city.
Torrie M.
Is there an option for six stars? This place served the best pasta I have ever had! The mussels were amazing and the ambience was so nice! Our server was very helpful in breaking down the menu and making suggestions. They have a happy hour which is perfect if you want to stop in and just try a few items from the menu. I can't wait to go back!
Matthew Reed
Delicious food in a fun retro cafe setting. The attention to detail in all of the food was readily apparent, although the prices definitely reflect that. Everything I had was delightful, although I wished there was a bit more of each serving. My biggest complaint was that the potion sizes weren't obvious at all from the menu, and the differences in the amount of food between the entree options was surprising. With all of the delicious food, the one that stood out the most to me was the bread, which was better than any I have been served as an appetizer before. The biggest advantage of this place is that it's not well known, and I was able to get reservations when everywhere else was booked, although even with a reservation and with the restaurant only half full, we were still seated at an incredibly tiny booth.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Mark Fertig
Really nice place, with great service. Food is mediocre, and served in such tiny portions, you'll still be hungry.$40 "prime rib" should be a $9 appetizer.$34 Scallops and Gnocci had a measly 3 scallops and 9 tiny gnocci.The $20/person deposit to make a reservation is in poor taste. No other establishment does this.There's a reason this place has available tables and no wait on a Saturday evening. Perhaps management can read the reviews and figure out how to save their business.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
AJ C.
Came here for an early Valentine's Day dinner to beat the crowd! It was our first time and we will be back! Our main courses (burger and steak) were good but not amazing... we were more impressed with the pork belly rillons (FANTASTIC) and the delicious and unique flavors of the passionfruit panna cotta. The bread was very good! I felt like the pricing was on par with other restaurants in the area serving a similar experience/food. We loved the ambiance and decor - super cohesive and well done. The main room has a cool view of the city, and you can see the people mover go by the window which was really cool. Our server was very attentive and kind.
Amy Vardijan
The retro diner vibes are sooo cute. The service the second time I went when it was busy was God awful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Olivia G.
Loved this spot! The inside is so cute, it reminded me of an upscale 50s diner (if that makes sense) but it's not a huge restaurant, so having a reservation here is going to be important. I unfortunately do not remember our waitresses name, but she was super friendly and she didn't rush us, which sometimes is the case in those smaller format restaurants. The food was fantastic! I got the duck and man was it tender, seasoned well, and on top of a yummy set up for a really flavorful meal. My husband got the cheeseburger and said it was cooked perfectly and very good. You get served a daily baked bread, and man was that brioche bread good. The leek butter they serve with it was super tasty as well. Steak Tartare was a first for us, but it was really good. Hopefully we will be back soon!
Jodi J.
Tiny little place but big on flavors! Perfect location on a night we went to see Wicked right across the street at the Detroit Opera House. My daughter and I went with a Bramble cocktail to start. Excellent! We had the Hungarian stuffed pepper for an appetizer & our main entrees were the Curried Lamb Meatballs and the Sea Scallops. Both were very good. Ended the meal with espresso martinis! It's a little on the pricey side very very good in all aspects!
We made reservations for dinner last night. Awesome location. The decor, diner style, is great. The view out the window with the People Mover right outside is unique. Excellent, thoughtful service. Food was also quite good. We'll definitely be back!
Darrell W.
Very quaint restaurant atop of the Candy Bar. Great food and impeccable service. Very nice find.
Vignesh Sundar
This place is located on the second floor of The Siren Hotel and was slightly hard to find. There were some good cocktail and wine options and also a lot of unique vegetarian/vegan options. The server was also very polite and gave us some suggestions for food. A hidden gem - highly recommend this place for a date night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Christal P.
This is such an interesting restaurant that has gone under the radar. I was captivated by the mint green art deco interior decor. It felt like I was transported to the 1960s. Even though the menu is limited to mostly sandwiches and salads for lunch, I was satisfied with the offerings. The Market Green salad was refreshing with seared peach, radish, and fennel. The sandwich and pommes frites were large enough to split with my friend. Ash-Bar is a quiet place to have an intimate lunch away from the hustle and bustle of downtown.
Josh Banfield
Small retro bar with a great selection of craft cocktails and amazing service within the Siren Hotel.We had such an amazing experience here and cannot wait to come back. We sat at the bar on A Friday afternoon and ordered two Martinis which were amazing (Pics), we also ordered the Ham and Cheese and it was very tasty. I ordered a Manhattan which was also made to perfection.They have a great happy hour as well and the decor is so cool and makes you feel like you are back in 1960s Detroit.All of the Bartenders and people in the restaurant were so friendly and welcoming. Must stop place if you want a good cocktail in Detroit.
Great food, great service, great vibe!
Hidden Gem!Had dinner and cocktails then breakfast the following morning. All aspects were spot on!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
My partner enjoyed her meail. I was taken aback by $25 for a cheeseburger... I mean, a burger is a burger. I don't care how shiny the bun is. Not a good value for me. Might try something else next time but I have a hard time patronizing a place that rips its customers off. Service was about what you would expect in the city.
Is there an option for six stars? This place served the best pasta I have ever had! The mussels were amazing and the ambience was so nice! Our server was very helpful in breaking down the menu and making suggestions. They have a happy hour which is perfect if you want to stop in and just try a few items from the menu. I can't wait to go back!
Delicious food in a fun retro cafe setting. The attention to detail in all of the food was readily apparent, although the prices definitely reflect that. Everything I had was delightful, although I wished there was a bit more of each serving. My biggest complaint was that the potion sizes weren't obvious at all from the menu, and the differences in the amount of food between the entree options was surprising. With all of the delicious food, the one that stood out the most to me was the bread, which was better than any I have been served as an appetizer before. The biggest advantage of this place is that it's not well known, and I was able to get reservations when everywhere else was booked, although even with a reservation and with the restaurant only half full, we were still seated at an incredibly tiny booth.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Really nice place, with great service. Food is mediocre, and served in such tiny portions, you'll still be hungry.$40 "prime rib" should be a $9 appetizer.$34 Scallops and Gnocci had a measly 3 scallops and 9 tiny gnocci.The $20/person deposit to make a reservation is in poor taste. No other establishment does this.There's a reason this place has available tables and no wait on a Saturday evening. Perhaps management can read the reviews and figure out how to save their business.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 2
Service: 4
Came here for an early Valentine's Day dinner to beat the crowd! It was our first time and we will be back! Our main courses (burger and steak) were good but not amazing... we were more impressed with the pork belly rillons (FANTASTIC) and the delicious and unique flavors of the passionfruit panna cotta. The bread was very good! I felt like the pricing was on par with other restaurants in the area serving a similar experience/food. We loved the ambiance and decor - super cohesive and well done. The main room has a cool view of the city, and you can see the people mover go by the window which was really cool. Our server was very attentive and kind.
The retro diner vibes are sooo cute. The service the second time I went when it was busy was God awful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 3
Loved this spot! The inside is so cute, it reminded me of an upscale 50s diner (if that makes sense) but it's not a huge restaurant, so having a reservation here is going to be important. I unfortunately do not remember our waitresses name, but she was super friendly and she didn't rush us, which sometimes is the case in those smaller format restaurants. The food was fantastic! I got the duck and man was it tender, seasoned well, and on top of a yummy set up for a really flavorful meal. My husband got the cheeseburger and said it was cooked perfectly and very good. You get served a daily baked bread, and man was that brioche bread good. The leek butter they serve with it was super tasty as well. Steak Tartare was a first for us, but it was really good. Hopefully we will be back soon!
Tiny little place but big on flavors! Perfect location on a night we went to see Wicked right across the street at the Detroit Opera House. My daughter and I went with a Bramble cocktail to start. Excellent! We had the Hungarian stuffed pepper for an appetizer & our main entrees were the Curried Lamb Meatballs and the Sea Scallops. Both were very good. Ended the meal with espresso martinis! It's a little on the pricey side very very good in all aspects!
Restaurantji Recommends
We made reservations for dinner last night. Awesome location. The decor, diner style, is great. The view out the window with the People Mover right outside is unique. Excellent, thoughtful service. Food was also quite good. We'll definitely be back!
Very quaint restaurant atop of the Candy Bar. Great food and impeccable service. Very nice find.
This place is located on the second floor of The Siren Hotel and was slightly hard to find. There were some good cocktail and wine options and also a lot of unique vegetarian/vegan options. The server was also very polite and gave us some suggestions for food. A hidden gem - highly recommend this place for a date night!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This is such an interesting restaurant that has gone under the radar. I was captivated by the mint green art deco interior decor. It felt like I was transported to the 1960s. Even though the menu is limited to mostly sandwiches and salads for lunch, I was satisfied with the offerings. The Market Green salad was refreshing with seared peach, radish, and fennel. The sandwich and pommes frites were large enough to split with my friend. Ash-Bar is a quiet place to have an intimate lunch away from the hustle and bustle of downtown.
Small retro bar with a great selection of craft cocktails and amazing service within the Siren Hotel.We had such an amazing experience here and cannot wait to come back. We sat at the bar on A Friday afternoon and ordered two Martinis which were amazing (Pics), we also ordered the Ham and Cheese and it was very tasty. I ordered a Manhattan which was also made to perfection.They have a great happy hour as well and the decor is so cool and makes you feel like you are back in 1960s Detroit.All of the Bartenders and people in the restaurant were so friendly and welcoming. Must stop place if you want a good cocktail in Detroit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5