  Jerome81 Member Username: Jerome81 Post Number: 1066 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 71.227.67.110 |
I am in Detroit for a long weekend, and tomorrow is a bit of a special day for my long time GF and me. I decided kinda last minute that I would like for us to go out for a fun little dinner. Then I came realize that because I haven't been around much over the past 1.5 years that I don't even know all the decent places from which to choose. Like I said, it doesn't need to be anything fancy, just a place with a decent food, decent atmosphere, where the two of us can enjoy the time. Decent value would be good too. The two of us have always liked Small Plates, which is what I was originally considering. Been to Coach Insignia, but not looking to spend so much. Also liked Intermezzo. Been to Slows several times. So, what I'm looking for is something similar to any of those places with the criteria above. What new is out there worth looking at? Please no bars/ bar-food type thing. Its gotta at least be a bit classier ;) I appreciate it! | ||
Vas Member Username: Vas Post Number: 590 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 68.40.89.188 |
Atlas Bistro, on Woodward near Peterboro | ||
Harmonie Member Username: Harmonie Post Number: 608 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 198.109.32.15 |
Vicentes Cuban Cuisine has great food and a cool atmoshphere. | ||
Bobj Member Username: Bobj Post Number: 979 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 65.221.183.220 |
Oslo is good if you like sushi. | ||
Spidergirl Member Username: Spidergirl Post Number: 211 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 63.77.247.130 |
The Woodward (1040 Woodward - in the Compuware Building) is great! | ||
Bobj Member Username: Bobj Post Number: 980 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 65.221.183.220 |
Good idea Spidergirl - I would choose the Woodward! | ||
Fleamarket Member Username: Fleamarket Post Number: 4 Registered: 05-2006 Posted From: 68.61.77.231 |
Atlas-great food, great atmosphere. The Woodward-good food, white table cloth, quiet atmosphere (although they have music some nights). Majestic -good food, crazy art on walls, fun atmosphere. Slows BBQ fab food, fun place, great beer list. | ||
Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander Post Number: 2096 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 150.198.138.127 |
Bunchy Chicken | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 718 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 70.248.187.163 |
LOL @ Merch. I third Atlas. One of my favorite places. | ||
Vas Member Username: Vas Post Number: 591 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 70.237.164.67 |
I've got to confess, "The Woodward" was terrible for my girlfriend and I. Further more the main reason it was bad (the server) was highlighted as being great by the Metro TImes! I could not believe it! The guy is a total clown and he was considered an asset in the Metro Times.....I think its because the reviewer can never bring himself to every give a negative review. Anyway he started off braging about the cost of the light fixtures and how the place was owned by a former Lion, then we had to help our server with the beer menu, he promised samples and free portions of things that never came, he'd touch us, he balbered about working in Greektown with a huge rat at the restaurant, he was slow..........in short it was as if he was jacked on cocaine and was about as unproffesional as possible. My girl's Samlon was as bland as they come, while also missing the hummus it was supposed to have. But my steak was pretty darn good. | ||
Quinn Member Username: Quinn Post Number: 840 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 64.139.64.80 |
I fourth Atlas. Get a table near a window...great food, service and value. On a side note...ever think of Windsor? Great places over there at an excellent value...I'd recommend two italian places: Casalinga http://www.lacasalinga1.com/ and Pasta Shop/Cook Shop http://foodpages.ca/PastaShop Bon Appettite | ||
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa Post Number: 1064 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 208.39.170.78 |
I've had better ravioli out of a can than I had at Atlas. But maybe they were just having an off day... | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 1805 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 208.44.117.10 |
I have heard great things about Cameron's in Birmingham. | ||
Mikie Member Username: Mikie Post Number: 27 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 69.215.206.67 |
I really enjoyed the Woodward, good food and a nice atmosphere, also and you can sit outside if the evening is nice and take a walk to the Campus Martius afterwards. | ||
Jerome81 Member Username: Jerome81 Post Number: 1068 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 71.227.67.110 |
Hmmm... okay. Well I think we'll give the Woodward a try. Do they have a website? Hopefully the wind dies down a little bit. It would be nice to sit outside. Thanks for the suggestions! | ||
Chitaku Member Username: Chitaku Post Number: 640 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 70.236.144.14 |
Karmic Cafe | ||
Hysteria Member Username: Hysteria Post Number: 1121 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 216.223.168.132 |
I was waiting for that, Chitaku. | ||
Bobj Member Username: Bobj Post Number: 983 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 65.221.183.120 |
Please let us know what you think about the Woodward. | ||
Jsmyers Member Username: Jsmyers Post Number: 1813 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 209.131.7.68 |
Vas, I had Pablo as a waiter at another restaurant before. I would agree with you. I have a friend that works at that place and had some interesting but not kind words about him. Lets just say that the guy doesn't sound that stable, and may be very different from day to day or week to week. Either way, I think everybody could agree with calling him a "character." | ||
Chub Member Username: Chub Post Number: 367 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 69.246.28.200 |
Both my girlfriend and I agree that the Woodward would be a good choice. Let us know what you decided and how it went. | ||
Jerome81 Member Username: Jerome81 Post Number: 1069 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 205.153.103.15 |
We did make it to the Woodward last night. I would say my overall experience was good to very good. The atmosphere was just what I was looking for and we had a wonderful waitress (Patty I think was her name). She was incredibly friendly and very helpful with questions about the meals. The prices were spot on. Very reasonable in my book. The downer was the food was average too good at best. I had the salmon sandwich wich was actually rather plain and unfortunately just didn't really hit me like I had hoped. The fries were a little too soggy. My GF had the slightly blackend grilled salmon with garlic mashed potatoes. Her dish was actually pretty good, but there was *something* missing from the salmon. The bit of spice was nice, but again, is seemed just a little bit eh. I feel like I've made tastier salmon at home, and I'm NO gourmet cook. But all in all, I think i would go back and recommend it. Remembering the pricing was reasonable and the atmosphere very nice with great service makes up for the somewhat okay food. I would likely choose Small Plates over it, however. Great food with a very cool experience as well, even if the decor and friendliness aren't as good. | ||
Bobj Member Username: Bobj Post Number: 988 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 65.221.183.120 |
Thanks for the feedback - glad it worked out well. | ||
Toog05 Member Username: Toog05 Post Number: 30 Registered: 03-2006 Posted From: 68.61.197.58 |
I have one question about The Woodward. Do people dress up at night, because I was considering it for a night out with my girlfriend but I wanted to go somewhere where casual, like jeans and a nice shirt, was usual for everybody.Let me know. | ||
Cafe Member Username: Cafe Post Number: 1345 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 84.162.15.41 |
The best salmon: Costco. It comes with Herb butter, and you bake it at home. GOD I MISS THAT SALMON!!!! It was cheap and easy. We would even put it on the Ceasar salad that you picked up in the same case as the salmon. Sometimes we would get the salmon stuffed with crab. I think I need to come home just to cook that dinner. Jeff...got an oven I can use? |
