Bitter Truth

My new favorite spot in Ypsi. Went here on Valentine's Day and had a great experience with my wife at the bar, the food was excellent but as a setting it really stands out. Entire restaurant was staffed well, which was nice to see. As much as anything, it's *quiet*, not covered with hard surfaces that reflect sound like some of these modern restaurants, which drives me nuts.

I returned for a formal dinner, and was very happy. We were well taken care of by Aaron . We started with the ginger beer, which was sharp and sweet, with the perfect amount of fizz. We started with the cornbread and roasted Brussels. Best cornbread I've ever had; moist, sweet and warm with amazing butter. The Brussels were perfectly browned and balanced with a hint of vinegar and pepitas. We ordered the barbecuterie board as a main. I highly recommend it! It was an assortment of pure yummies. Everything from burnt ends, pork belly, pimento cheese, crackers, poached pear and smoked pineapple...I could have eaten 2! I will definitely return to try the Cornish hen, arugula salad and brisket sandwich.

My husband and I came for dinner this evening for our anniversary and wow! I think we found our new go-to date night location. The vibe is so comfortable yet elegant. The barbecue was amazing -- we had the duo, the barbecuterie platter, and the Brussels sprouts and would get them all again. The portions were generous and the prices crazy reasonable. I loved the amaretto sour so much I went back for seconds. On top of that, the service was excellent. The owner, Sean, is so knowledgeable and quality oriented, and a nice dude to boot. 10/10 -- a fantastic establishment

Great food and amazing drinks!! Owner and staff were friendly and went beyond what was expected. Decor was a modern rich feel which wasn't expected for Ypsilanti. Prices were fair for the quality of the meals and drinks! Make sure to stop in and enjoy with that special someone.

Stopped in for a quick cocktail before meeting a friend. Loved the atmosphere and was greeted as soon as I walked in. The bartender helped me decide on the Honeysuckle and it was perfect. I didn't get a chance to try the food but will definitely be back to do so.

After a LONG closure, Red Rock BBQ has finally reopened as Bitter Truth Lounge. It's a beautiful space now, with a high-end lounge feel, but prices aren't as steep as I expected them to be. The service was wonderful, and the bartenders were knowledgeable with the drink and food menu. Rumor has it, they will be expanding the food menu once it officially opens!

What an incredible place. The interior is immaculate and the food and drinks are delicious! Must stop by while you're in Ypsilanti.

Sidecar was divine. Expensive, but well chilled and excellently prepared. Food was a solid eh. I had wings with a side of fries. Wings were middle of the road. Thoroughly cooked, no chewy texture that makes wings delicious, sauce was forgettable. Blue cheese on the side was out of a jar. Given the atmosphere, I was hoping for a chunky, house made blue cheese dressing like you get at a fancy steakhouse. Fries were skinny and short, but tasty. With the name like "Tallow Fries" I was hoping for something more seasoned, thicker, hand cut, Also no ketchup was offered. I ended up using the ranch with my wings for a little pick me up (I'm not normally a ranch fiend, but in this case I was glad it came along with my wings). My companion ordered pulled pork, perhaps mistaking it for a pulled pork sandwich. (Admittedly there was one on the menu, so operator error). Was served a small plate with an ungarnished, unsauced serving of pulled pork. She asked for sauce and three bottles of bbq sauces were brought to the table. Menu description, presentation were a bit of a miss. I think it tasted fine.Our sever was lovely, very polite and charming. Overall it feels like this place needs to decide on its niche and spend some time fully fleshing out its service and experience. The new exterior paint job and name drew me in and the interior was very cool. I regret not sitting at the bar. Food needs more polish so it can live up to the decor and the published menu prices. Much like Downtown Ypsi, Bitter Truth has potential, but not somewhere I would quite recommend.Keep working on the menu and execution. I might stop by for a cocktail again if I'm nearby.

Sat at the bar for a bit and had to leave. Nice people but no water or menu or any effort to get us to stay. Everyone seemed confused. Was very weird. Felt like a bar rescue stress test fail. If they've been open for a few days sure but it's been long enough now and this was pathetic. Ypsi deserves better

I went to Bitter Truth a couple days ago. The drinks were nice and strong and the service was solid. The food was ok. Nothing to write home about. Overall I'd probably come back just for the drinks.