8 Best Wine Bars in Detroit

“I've hosted several events at Bar Pigalle, and the staff always goes above and beyond to ensure everything runs smoothly. Whether it's a birthday party or a corporate gathering, they're accommodating and easy to work with. I love the staffs being hospitable to everyone and treated them with respect.“

“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!“

“I popped into Ladder 4 this past Saturday as a solo diner. I was able to get a bar seat after checking in at the host stand. The restaurant was lively with most tables being full with patrons. It is cool to see them maintain some elements of the old firehouse. Staff is very friendly and knows their stuff. The food menu is small with enough variety to please most palettes. I enjoyed the venison tartare which had the perfect balance of richness, acid and crunch. Really enjoyed the presentation on this dish. I also had the cappelini. I really liked the texture and thinness of the noodle. The brightness of the mint and peas was also nice but i felt it was under seasoned or missing something. Maybe just more salt in the pasta water? It also started to eat cold pretty quickly perhaps due to the straciatella. Wine menu by the glass has some interesting options from regions you often don't see. I do wish they had more full body jammy reds. The wine I had which was the "fullest" was just okay and didn't drink like a $19 glass. Definitely worth visiting again as they change their menu regularly. Street parking is limited so keep that in mind when planning your trip.“

“Amazing anniversary dinner there and did not disappoint!! 5 stars and we will be back.“

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

“We love your restaurant and food, but we don’t like ordering online when we’re sitting in the restaurant. It’s like going through a drive through. We prefer speaking to a real person, one who is able to answer questions about the menu.“

“Enjoyed our visit here with our friends! We all had a good time, with good drinks! I enjoyed my drink with the name Belvedere in it, I can't remember the full name and my husband enjoyed the Old Fashion. They were delicious! Service was good, and our bartenders were very knowledgeable and helpful. The ambiance has a nice speakeasy lounge feel. Looking forward to going back to enjoy some wine!“

“Very good unique food options and excellent coffee options, we even ordered a 2nd round of coffee to go it was so good. Extremely friendly service. Really enjoyed the entire experience.“