"This is a review of the Havana Nights fundraiser for the Detroit Belle Isle Boathouse. It seems to be an annual event. The Roostertail is the perfect place for it. Lots of parking, 3 prices depending on how close to the building you are. I got the closet since the boat club gets a cut. Open space for lots of people and even different levels to spread out based on your level of ticket (I got the cheapest). A few bands or DJs, dance lessons, and even a 360 photo booth gave you other things to do besides drink and smoke cigars. Those with the cheap tickets had a few food trucks to buy a taste of the Caribbean. People selling jewelry, bath and body items, and a wonderful artist selling paintings, shoes and clothing. Just a good place to people watch and see how little some had to wear in public. I just choose to be 1950s classic with a twist. Plan to be back next year since it was fun and help a good cause."
"Good food. Great spot to pick up thing or two. Good hot prepared foods, desserts, deli, and meat counter. Great wine and alcohol selection. Expensive for groceries, but if you live in the area it's convenience."
"I was scrolling through local restaurants and was super surprised that such a staple had such a bad rating, so came to give my slice to help boost it up. My family is big. When we get together there are a lot of mouths to feed, and a few big appetites. Roma's has been a go to in our family for many years. We LOVE their pizza (the sweet sauce compliments the cheese and delicious crust), we often get their antipasto salad (the dressing is very sweet but with the combination of veggies, cheese, and meat it's quite a treat). You order an hour before you need it, because they get busy. Be patient. I am super picky, and on more than one occasion they have excelled in accommodating me. I don't think I have ever eaten in here, but with as busy as their carryout business is, I would assume having it straight out of the kitchen is even better."
"I do a little research and decide hey, this is the place I wanna try today. Will I be back? Hmmmm...The reviews are great so I was excited to try! Great signage and easy to find! Small in and out spot. A few chairs and tall tables for waiting at best. Customer service was good! The woman who took my order was so sweet. I decided to get 2 lunch specials- it was cheaper to go before 3pm- specials are $9 and come with 2 sides.Now, I was highly put off with my bread being in the same ziplock bag as my napkin and fork. That WAS A BIT MUCH FOR ME Rib lunch comes with 3 bones. Good sauce but they're the big bulky ribs. I had 2 good bones and the crunchy end piece. The baked beans taste like canned Bush beans. The Mac n cheese taste like Stouffers with pepper. The greens I didn't touch- they were turnips. The black eyed peas may have been canned too? Idk they were nasty. The pork chop was okay- not the freshest but a typical restaurant tasting chop. If I go again, I'll try the shrimp and BBQ chicken cause everything else was NOT IT for me."
"I ordered the steak and cheese wrap, assuming it would have too little meat, I made it a Jumbo. Boy was I mistaken,...they certainly didn't cheat me on steak like other places! Everything was fresh tasting and hot! I was the only customer at the time so I really can't speak on the service. My wrap took about ten minutes. Not bad."
Tr Y.
Dec 18, 2024
I recently attended 2 party's here. This is definitely the nicest place to attend an event In Detroit!Yes the river views and sunset were amazing, but the food, the staff were even more incredible! They had a wide variety of delicious hor duerves, food stations with sliced meats, desert stations, full bar & any drink you can create!! They had photo shoots, live music on the main stage & a DJ upstairs!!Apparently the same family has run this premiere event space for 67 years & tons of famous people have been here. I learned that you can smaller events like weddings too. I went for a friend's company party & also atted a girlfriend's party! I wish I was invited to every party here! The food is Soo good!! And it's fun! There's an outside area when you get too hot from dancing, and did I mention all of the desserts!!! It's like Willy wonka!! Tons of cool displays, moving around its really unlike anything I've seen in the US.. it's the closest thing to heaven! If you have a wedding, or to plan a work party, or want to do a cool event for people, this is the spot!
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Maya C.
Oct 29, 2019
I really like the Picnic Basket. It took some getting used to the new, bigger and expanded store. I have been shopping at the Picnic basket since the early years and I liked the old feel, the heart of the old place. While loving the old place, it was inevitable that they had to renew, upgrade, improve and expand. They did all that, but for a while, it didn't seem like it had the "heart" of the old place. This is improving as I think they are embracing their new selves. What seemed to have been lacking was the personalized service, but this is coming to life again. The service is better. It is especially good in the fresh meats area, the people that work there are very patient and they do have quality meats. The prepared food section is much more extensive. A standout are the fantastic breaded chicken strips. They are so tasty even after sitting in the case. One of our very favorite items are the pepperoni sticks!! House made, simple deliciousness. They are better during the day when some of the familiar staff from the original place are working. They just have the touch. Still, the place to stop for huge varieties of libations and liquor. They have some good soup, pre-made sandwiches, tons of baked goods and lots of specialty items. I am a huge fan of this place and it is improved!
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Michael X.
Jun 10, 2024
Good service, great food. We have visited 2 times and both times have been a good experience. You do have to remember about the sweetness of the pizza sauce the do offer a not so sweet option just a fyi, food came promptly and the make your own pizza days are awesome.
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Justice S.
Jul 6, 2024
My father and I visited from Florida and were looking for some soul food, this was DEFINITELY the spot to go to. We ordered rib tips, turkey ribs, collard greens, okra and black eye peas. The service was also great, if your wanting soul food this is the place to go!
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Kat G.
Dec 3, 2022
The staff is super friendly and fast service. Super yummy salads and wraps. HUGE amount of food!! I have a teenage boy who is a foodie and this is also his fav go to for a wrap or sandwich. The Caesar veggie wrap is amazing loaded with ALLLLLL the veggies. Stop and try them, you won't be disappointed
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Thomas P.
Dec 5, 2023
We used Crank's for a funeral, food was great and the service was awesome. The gentleman that did the set up was professional and prompt.
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Emma K.
Aug 4, 2024
When I've come into work in Ann Arbor, this is 100% my favorite place to eat. REAL food. Super friendly staff. I absolutely love it.
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Chelsea P.
Dec 16, 2024
If you're a fan of Cajun shrimp alfredo pasta, this place is definitely worth checking out. I stumbled upon it by chance, and it's quickly become my go-to spot. The shrimp is always perfectly seasoned with that ideal balance of Cajun spice, and the alfredo sauce is rich and creamy without being overwhelming. I've ordered from here multiple times, and I'm happy to report that the food is consistently delicious and of high quality every time. If you're craving comfort food with a little kick, this place is a must-try!
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"Another amazing event pulled off by the wonderful staff at Cranks catering! Cranks catered my wedding at an offsite location for a full service dinner. Everything from start to finish was perfect. Cindi in the front office helped with picking out menu choices and more. She was excellent with communication and made booking the catering a stress free process. John Crank was so helpful too, I had silverwear rentals that I had to drop off before my party and he unloaded my entire car for me, he wouldn't let me lift a finger. Tiffany was our event lead, she called me days before the wedding and confirmed all of my final details which gave me peace of mind. Our venue did not allow vendor access until 12PM, Tiffany and her team pulled off a perfect set up in a very tight time frame. It looked magical. The full catering staff was attentive and friendly. Most importantly the food was incredible, my family and friends were raving about the perfectly grilled filet and passed apps! I wish I had pictures of the food to share. Top management (VP of Cranks) even showed up during the dinner service to make sure everything was running smoothly, this made us feel so special. I will forever use Cranks for every event that I need catered!"
"Ideal for carryout and when you want something quick.EAT is great because it's close to my house and they have fresh farm-to-table items on their menu. While they do have some rotating specials on their menu, they also have sandwiches, salads and desserts that are always on the menu. My go-tos are their menu are:Grilled Tempeh Sandwich - marinated with sesame and teriyaki (I think) and then grilled. It's served with a cucumber slaw, some kind if sauce, and on grilled bread. I like it best with an egg on it (additional charge)Roasted Vegetable salad - Roasted root vegetables tossed with a balsamic vinaigrette and goat cheese - enough for two or more!Chocolate pudding - decadent and flavorfulI wish they had more vegetarian options than just their tempeh sandwich and eggplant sandwich on their menu. I also wish they offered a more substantial vegetarian entree on their rotating menu. It's usually just a pasta dish with some kind of in-season vegetable. I usually skim over that section if nothing really stands out. Fair warning: a lot of their items do sell out so if you're hoping for something and it's later in the day, you might out of luck! The prices are reasonable, but it can add up if you get a lot of items on there. The space itself is very small so while they have some seating in there, it's better to order carry out and pick up the food to take home."
"This a carry out only restaurant located on the west side of Detroit. They have parking on the sides of building. The decor inside is simple but it goes with their color scheme. I enjoyed my experience here, the service was excellent, fast, and friendly customer service. The food!!! omg!! the food was absolutely amazing the sweet chili wings stole the show, it was crispy and the perfect blend between sweet and spicy. The lamb chops pasta was also very good the chops were tender and had very good taste. The pasta was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be back. Please check them out whenever you're in the area or if you want to take the trip, I drove 30 plus minutes and it was worth the drive."
"This little order at the counter spot was very tasty. If you're looking for quick, fresh, vegan food, definitely come here!"