The service here is so good my water never was down to half full. Managers were very present and made sure all details were in order. The bartender was also super friendly and helpful for out of towners. And then the food itself truly exceeded my expectations! Definitely recommend a steak here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
ArborYass
The wine collection is impressive The food was very good Unfortunately as I was leaving with guests from France!!! I was followed by the staff yelling “we need a signed copy of the bill”. It was embarrassing and made me look like someone playing games to avoid paying his bill..... Will think twice before coming back.
KateR
This restaurant/wine bar is a hidden gem, right in the heart of the Arts & Entertainment district. It is within very easy walking distance of the Detroit Opera House, The Music Hall Theater, Comerica Park, etc., and with the Opera House Garage right across the street. It has an incredibly well-stocked wine selection (200+ wines by the glass), ample "small plates" dishes for solo dining or sharing, and very reasonable prices by downtown standards. Plus the atmosphere is charming and staff is very friendly and knowledegable. We are a small group of suburban ladies who frequent downtown cultural events. We will be back!
Robert Johnson
Can not go back. Table of girls were so loud it ruined our date night. Why are girls so loud? STOP IT PLEASE!Parking: Love this place but our last time due to girl noise.
Excellent food, superior hospitality and service, complimented with exceptional wines from expert knowledgeable sommelier. Cannot ask for anything more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sadie
I have nothing negative to say about this place. The staff was wonderful and the food was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Double Bone Pork Chop
Carolyn Suttles
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.Parking: $12 lot right behind the restaurant. A 2-minute walk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop, Grits, Double Bone Pork Chop, Octopus Carpaccio
I can't remember my waiter but he was fantastic! I met Gordon (GM) who I told I had been there 3 times in the last handful of weeks and he showed us a lovely time. Eventually he introduced me to Jim Lutfy who let our party of 7 sample 4 desserts. Once again the pork chop and grits were amazing.
Steve Little
We had a wonderful time at Vertical. The service by Chad was incredible and the food was well prepared and cooked to perfection. The GM Gordon was very polite and had great conversation. I'll be back on my next visit to Detroit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Octopus Carpaccio, Pan Roasted Salmon
AndiO
This is our second trip to Vertical for dinner, and the food has always been excellent. There are thoughtful dishes and a lot of variety on the menu, with great cocktails and a lengthy wine list. Our server was prompt, informed, and friendly. I have one singular negative to report. The chairs at the "high tops" near the front of the dining area were so uncomfortable! All four of us are somewhat tall (5'7"+), and the height of the table matched with the height of the chairs was nearly impossible to navigate. It's difficult to explain, but no body position makes sense. Your legs are either firmly pressed against the bottom of the table or awkwardly dangling in purgatory above the floor. We were able to laugh it off and enjoy our meals, but this seems like a significant oversight for an otherwise exceptional eatery. We will undoubtedly return to Vertical but will request a low-top table.
Food was great! Didn't care for the matcha drink and I'm a huge matcha lover. Our waiter was great but felt rushed by one the bus boys who would come to clear our plates. The tomahawk steak was very good so I would go back for that.
StacyJ
Let me start with the staff. Iesha, Chad, Jay , Theresa. Amazing and very attentive. The restaurant has great ambience/vibe. I had scallops. The first 2 I ate were not good. The rest were mediocre. Friend had a filet. He said it was amazing. Drinks were very good. I will definitely be back !
Jef Fisk
Wine selection and food were excellent. Service was very good. But very loud. Difficult to carry on a conversation.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
The restaurant is extremely small. No outside food like birthday cakes. The food is mediocre and quite pricey. $175 for 3 drinks, short ribs (which weren't very tender at all), bread, and 3 sides. Certainly, nothing to write home about.
jaxefit
We had a lovely dinner, staff was friendly and helpful since this was our first time there. Loved the atmosphere, but the tables are super close together so you end up overhearing a lot of conversations. But overall we enjoyed the food so much and service was excellent. My husband had the pork chop which was amazing and I had the salmon which was divine! Both highly recommended!
The service here is so good my water never was down to half full. Managers were very present and made sure all details were in order. The bartender was also super friendly and helpful for out of towners. And then the food itself truly exceeded my expectations! Definitely recommend a steak here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The wine collection is impressive The food was very good Unfortunately as I was leaving with guests from France!!! I was followed by the staff yelling “we need a signed copy of the bill”. It was embarrassing and made me look like someone playing games to avoid paying his bill..... Will think twice before coming back.
This restaurant/wine bar is a hidden gem, right in the heart of the Arts & Entertainment district. It is within very easy walking distance of the Detroit Opera House, The Music Hall Theater, Comerica Park, etc., and with the Opera House Garage right across the street. It has an incredibly well-stocked wine selection (200+ wines by the glass), ample "small plates" dishes for solo dining or sharing, and very reasonable prices by downtown standards. Plus the atmosphere is charming and staff is very friendly and knowledegable. We are a small group of suburban ladies who frequent downtown cultural events. We will be back!
Can not go back. Table of girls were so loud it ruined our date night. Why are girls so loud? STOP IT PLEASE!Parking: Love this place but our last time due to girl noise.
Atmosphere: 1
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Risotto, Octopus Carpaccio, Lamb Heart Tartare
Excellent food, superior hospitality and service, complimented with exceptional wines from expert knowledgeable sommelier. Cannot ask for anything more.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I have nothing negative to say about this place. The staff was wonderful and the food was amazing!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Double Bone Pork Chop
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.Parking: $12 lot right behind the restaurant. A 2-minute walk.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallop, Grits, Double Bone Pork Chop, Octopus Carpaccio
I can't remember my waiter but he was fantastic! I met Gordon (GM) who I told I had been there 3 times in the last handful of weeks and he showed us a lovely time. Eventually he introduced me to Jim Lutfy who let our party of 7 sample 4 desserts. Once again the pork chop and grits were amazing.
We had a wonderful time at Vertical. The service by Chad was incredible and the food was well prepared and cooked to perfection. The GM Gordon was very polite and had great conversation. I'll be back on my next visit to Detroit.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Octopus Carpaccio, Pan Roasted Salmon
This is our second trip to Vertical for dinner, and the food has always been excellent. There are thoughtful dishes and a lot of variety on the menu, with great cocktails and a lengthy wine list. Our server was prompt, informed, and friendly. I have one singular negative to report. The chairs at the "high tops" near the front of the dining area were so uncomfortable! All four of us are somewhat tall (5'7"+), and the height of the table matched with the height of the chairs was nearly impossible to navigate. It's difficult to explain, but no body position makes sense. Your legs are either firmly pressed against the bottom of the table or awkwardly dangling in purgatory above the floor. We were able to laugh it off and enjoy our meals, but this seems like a significant oversight for an otherwise exceptional eatery. We will undoubtedly return to Vertical but will request a low-top table.
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Food was great! Didn't care for the matcha drink and I'm a huge matcha lover. Our waiter was great but felt rushed by one the bus boys who would come to clear our plates. The tomahawk steak was very good so I would go back for that.
Let me start with the staff. Iesha, Chad, Jay , Theresa. Amazing and very attentive. The restaurant has great ambience/vibe. I had scallops. The first 2 I ate were not good. The rest were mediocre. Friend had a filet. He said it was amazing. Drinks were very good. I will definitely be back !
Wine selection and food were excellent. Service was very good. But very loud. Difficult to carry on a conversation.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 4
The restaurant is extremely small. No outside food like birthday cakes. The food is mediocre and quite pricey. $175 for 3 drinks, short ribs (which weren't very tender at all), bread, and 3 sides. Certainly, nothing to write home about.
We had a lovely dinner, staff was friendly and helpful since this was our first time there. Loved the atmosphere, but the tables are super close together so you end up overhearing a lot of conversations. But overall we enjoyed the food so much and service was excellent. My husband had the pork chop which was amazing and I had the salmon which was divine! Both highly recommended!