Empire Kitchen & Cocktails

Great atmosphere for brunch, along with great service but the only downside was the food. The chicken and waffles were overcooked, and hard with syrup. The veggie frittata was a bit spicy including to many jalapeno peppers as to be expected, but there was no salt and pepper to my tasting. This plate was sent back, and removed it from my bill. I have had a great experience with brunch previously unfortunately, not this time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Our server was very sweet. We had brunch, gratuity was added automatically, that kinda surprised me as there was only 2 of us. Nice army except for the music playing had a few songs that contained some racial slurs, which we didn’t expect sitting in this nice spot at 1130 in the morning. Would have have gave 5 stars other than that happening.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Visited for brunch on Super Bowl Sunday at 11:45 and there were plenty of seats open for walk-in. Our waitress Tiara was amazing and went out of her way to make me an iced latte, which loved! I had the French toast and definitely recommend it. I took away one star only because my husband had the chicken and waffles which he said was good, but the chicken was quite dry.

Food: 4

Service: 5

The food is pretty damn good i have no complaints. Not amazing but very good. Drinks good but best part was the service. Honestly writing this review for the gentleman refilling water. He said his name started with an S I think but i can’t remember. He was so on it and filled the water nearly every time i took a sip i swear. Excellent human you better keep him around.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Very good food. Try the Empire burger or the chicken sandwich.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I look forward to eating at empire every Sunday. The best food right downtown Detroit. Relaxing with the best drinks.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Truly enjoyed this restaurant and the bartender was amazing

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Brunch was amazing with one of my dearest friends and world renowned artist from Detroit Donald Conway page 2,. The food was amazing early afternoon cocktails were delicious. The atmosphere was crisp and delightful a wonderful spot in Detroit to come out and breathe fresh air and meet people of the same mindset who want to get out and love our city

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Delicious burger! Tender beef.

The rub for the wings is excellent. Didn't even need the wing sauce.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Delicious, fresh, perfectly-tempered food. Atmosphere, hostess, and waitress welcoming and attentive. Take my word and other reviewers' word for it. A must for lunch, brunch, or dinner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Visiting Detroit for a sporting event and decided to give this a try! We were kindly greeted immediately. Pricilla was our sever along with a few others that checked on us very often which was refreshing! Great service! Chicken wings probably the best I’ve had! Salmon dinner delicious! Pizza was ok and spicy Cajun Alfredo was just a bit too spicy as main course. All in all I would recommend this restaurant for the atmosphere, kind staff and good food! Thank you for welcoming Ohioans :-)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Priscilla was so pleasant great customer service great food great time with my girl 💜

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sunday brunch was good!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 3

I was craving oyster while visiting home. My sister took me to this restaurant, and we were led to believe that they had good oysters. O noooo. The oysters were not fresh and served with tiny Tabasco sauce ughhh. If you eat oysters, you know that's a nono. Mignonette is a must with horseradish and cocktail for a true oyster experience. Our bartender was very rude and argumentative for no reason. She had no idea what Mignonette was when I asked her if they had any and where the oysters were from. I sent those stinky things back. I ordered the salmon and risotto, and o my word it was so good. The cook cooked that to perfection it was perfectly seasoned and correct temp. I would give it another try and not sit at the bar when I'm out of town.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 1

Purell was amazing! He was so attentive and made sure we all had everything we need. And those spicy shrimp, baby, they so good, it’s a mystery have!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5