The Best Venues & Event Spaces in Detroit

Da Francesco Italian Cuisine & Cafe

★★★★☆ 4.1 (611) • $$$

"We went there a day after thanksgiving and good that we had reservations coz this was definitely a busy place that night.. the ambience is very cozy and they also had live Italian music too.. food was great too.. between the 3 of us we ordered the wine special they had, caprese salad, pear Gorgonzola salad and penne con vedura something pasta.. all 3 items were great.. we also liked the bread basket they got initially and seems a lot of people had mentioned they liked that too.. For desert we ordered the tiramisu which is homemade, definitely not a disappointment.. it's very rare I like tiramisu and their's is definitely high up on my list..We will surely try to come here again, it's a good sit down restaurant"

The Whitney

★★★★☆ 3.5 (722) • $$$$

"We'd heard this place is nice. It's beyond that. Nicest venue in the Detroit area in my opinion. From a friendly greeting from valet parking, to host, seating, and service. It was wonderful.This is a 130 year-old mansion with numerous rooms on three levels. Perfect for special occasions or date night. If it's your first time here, they offer a free guided historical tour (do tip) and we'd recommend that. Ghost bar on third floor is cool.We were seated in the formal dining room. It was wonderful. There is a secret room off to the side here. See if you can find it.Service was perfect. Maddie gets an A+ for sure. Staff is obviously very well trained. A very well managed place. Manager stopped by twice. Nice guy. Very professional.We had the Beef Wellington. It was delicious. Nice portions too. Sides and bread were delicious too. Prices are reasonable for what they deliver.Enter off Woodward. Drive slowly - easy to miss the entrance. Use valet as other parking costs as much in area. Very happy we visited this spot. I hear Sunday brunch is fantastic. We'll be back."

D'Amato's

★★★★☆ 4 (403) • $$

"This is a must visit for lovers of Italian cuisine. The food is presented in a cozy, yet romantic setting. The staff here is very attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. The recommendations made to me allowed me to satisfy my tastes for all I wanted to experience while dining there. Their presentation and portions were satisfying as well as esthetically pleasing."

Fork n' Pint

★★★★☆ 3.5 (387) • $$

"This was our first time at fork and pint and we were pleasantly surprised! We really loved the atmosphere! It's huge inside and there are plenty of televisions making this a great spot to watch a sporting event. We were here for a fundraiser. There is a large private room that we were able to use. We ate buffet style and everything was delicious! Definitely recommend the fried chicken. We had a waitress, bur mostly got our beers from the bar. They had a great beer selection to choose from. I am sure we will back to watch a game!"

Hungarian Rhapsody

★★★★☆ 4.2 (208) • $$

"Meh.Not nearly as good as I remembered.Went in on a busy Sunday. Wanted comfort food after weeks of summer salads and sandwich type fare. I guess you have to stick to the main specialties. What we chose was not cutting it.First off, they do not let you pick sides with a dish you are spending over 25 bucks on. My veal was good, not great, and I was bitter with the hard veggies that accompanied it. The mixed veggies would not have been my pick at any rate. The redskins would have been but were still undercooked. I would have been thrilled to get options of mashed potatoes or sauced up dumplings. As it was, it was plentiful, but I did not feel like it was good value due to the underdone side dishes with no option given to me to change.My husband got the cheaper breaded pork chops and because he balked at veggies, they offered HIM to pick another side. He went with dumplings. Sadly, they were served cold. Pork chops were tasty til he got bone shards in one of his bites. Yuck. We packed up and left. We got to go for the old people. They were happier than us. Thank god. Apparently, the chicken paprikash and access to a microwave are a match made in heaven.I won't be back."

The Pretzel Bell

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (316) • $$

"Solid spot for some classic nosh! Pretzel Bell has some history in Ann Arbor that I know I don't fully appreciate myself, but know there's a lot of nostalgia associated with it. Had a good margarita and crunchy bird (chicken) sandwich with tots. I asked for a side of ranch and I think their ranch is probably homemade, it was tasty and unique. Dining atmosphere is more elevated than just casual dining. Feels a bit like a sports club. There's also a bar downstairs in the basement, and food service down there as well, but I don't like going down there anymore because my last two times I got sick. (I think just due to it being a popular spot - lots of people and maybe not the best air ventilation/circulation in the basement.)"

Mama Mia

★★★★☆ 3.9 (235) • $$

"The food was excellent. I had chicken parmigiana. Two large chicken patties cooked perfectly. Angel hair pasta and sauce was delicious. My husband had Dante's inferno. The spice was perfect and the portions were enormous. Our friends had lasagna and shrimp with garlic and oil. They said theirs was delicious as well. Freshly baked breadsticks were yummy as well. The service was exceptional. It was pretty empty in the restaurant, not sure why because the food is amazing. Very reasonable prices as well. Definitely would come back when in the area."

The Waterfront Wyandotte

★★★☆☆ 3.1 (342) • $$

"Very tasty! Classic pasta. But otherwise they are also known for their burgers and wraps. The waterfront view of the Detroit river was also so beautiful. I can't wait for it to get warmer and to sit in their outdoor seating. Service was alittle on the slower side, but we were a bigger party."

Watermark Bar & Grille

★★★☆☆ 3 (336) • $$

"I went here for a shower so I didn't order off the menu, however the food that was provided at the brunch was incredible. Some of the best palomino pasta I've ever had. The view of the water is also amazing. I would love to come back here again."

Cadieux Cafe

★★★★☆ 3.8 (199) • $$

"Delicious Belgian food and beers. Very cool atmosphere. Excellent service! And of course, Feather Bowling!! This is the only place in the United States where you can enjoy this Belgian game. You roll balls down a lane and try to get them as close to the feather as possible. It's similar to bocce ball, but better.The food here is delicious. The mussels are phenomenal! I also enjoyed my sausage, cabbage, and spinach mashed potatoes.They have their own large free parking lot, which is so nice.This place is a must try."

Gilbert's Lodge

★★★☆☆ 3.3 (252) • $$

"My goddaughter had just had her first dance recital and our crew that came to cheer her on wanted to treat her to a celebratory ice cream. I'm not super familiar with the east side but my friends said Gilbert's was the perfect place for a group, including three kids. Why? Their menu is huge, the tables are huge, and it's a casual enough place that a group could possibly get a little rowdy without getting side eyes from others. So to Gilbert's we went! We ended up sitting in the front covered porch/patio. Goddaughter and her twin brother went directly to the bumpy cake sundae on the menu. The rest of the table ordered more savory items like some sharable apps and then full meals. My mom and I had dinner started back at her house so we passed on the full meal but we definitely indulged in more than a few bites of their soft pretzels and loaded waffle fries. Both were quite good (tho with all the cheese, bacon, etc on the loaded fries it was not exactly good FOR you tho, haha). We enjoyed both so much we kept on snacking and before we knew it we were full. So much for the dinner we had planned! The kids loved their sundaes, which were almost as big as their heads, and overall we had a really lovely time. Our waitress was super kind and patient (bless her for rolling with the children who were now hyped up on sugar). The kids also loved watching the train running around on an elevated track near the ceiling, also a fun touch). If you're looking for a spot for a casual dinner with a group, kid friendly fare, and/or a expansive menu, Gilbert's might be the place for you."

Jimmy Dee's Restaurant Lounge

★★★★☆ 3.9 (177) • $$

"Excellent place to go eat and relax. Our friend told us to go check it out and I'm so glad we did. Our waitress, Antonia was very sweet and patient with my indecisions lol. We ordered drinks and carryouts. I ordered Fried Mushrooms for my mom and sampled a couple... perfect crispness. I also ordered the big pig sandwich (delicious) and side of AMAZING Mac n cheese. My friend ordered the Dinty corned beef sandwich that looked awesome. Even though we ordered the food to go I had to sample everything while finishing my cocktail. I definitely recommend going there and I've already told three people about what a great place it is."

Bert's Marketplace

★★★☆☆ 3 (252) • $$

"Me and my girlfriend met down at Bert's and had some soul food,that fed our soul. The waitress, was very nice, along with everyone else, that was in their as well It was Sunday afternoon, the Detroit Lions game was on the TV, winning, that's what we do. It wasn't too loud in there, it was just right.Really enjoyed myself, good company, good food, good atmosphere."

Fiamma Grille

★★★★☆ 3.7 (155) • $$$

"First time we have been back since Fiamma's remodel. We didn't have reservations but we scored a high top in the bar area. The service was great. Our servers were David and Forrest. We remembered David from the Sardine Room too. We started off with cocktails. I tried the hibiscus margarita. It was so pretty with a black salt rim and tasted great. My husband ordered a non-alcoholic Paloma. Nice that they have options for everyone. For dinner, we ordered the ahi tuna, Chilean seabass, mushrooms, and carrots. The fish dishes were great. My husband's seabass was perfect. The carrots were roasted with hot honey and feta. My favorite side dish! The mushrooms were good but would have paired better with a steak. For dessert, my husband ordered the snickerdoodle cocktail and I enjoyed a glass of Prosecco. Great date night!"

1 Under Craft Beer & Eats

★★★★☆ 3.7 (154) • $$

"Great selection of food and drinks! Food wise, they have a little bit of everything and it was good quality. Everyone in our group was satisfied. Personally, I really loved the chicken lettuce wraps. They had good spice and flavor when you add the sauce. The service was great. The server was attentive and quick. This seems like it would be a great place to come in the summer and sit outside."

Roostertail

★★★★☆ 4.3 (110)

"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."

Angelo Brothers Ristorante & Pizzeria

★★★★☆ 3.8 (111) • $$

"The food IS great, but not as great as the waitstaff!!!!! This place is cozy, family oriented, and just plain frickin' amazin'!! Oh yeah, the food slaps too, duuuhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!"

Corsi's Restaurant & Banquet Hall

★★★★☆ 4.4 (74) • $$

"ER. MA. GERD. Their pizza tho! Deep dish -- deep delish! We had tried all different kinds of pasta dishes here, and everything we have had has been wonderful, but about a week ago, we tried their pizza for the first time and we will never go to anyone else!Fresh ingredients. Perfectly cooked. Flavored crust. Local mom and pop -- just the way I like it!"

The Fiddler

★★★★☆ 4.2 (77) • $$

"I have never had a bad experience at The Fiddler!Valentine's Day. No reservation. Needed to use a prix fixe GroupOn before it expired. We expected to be turned away. The host frowned a bit, said we are full tonite, but I can make this work. Yay!Waiter was attentive, knowledgeable, professional and anticipated all of our needs.I ordered the lamb chops, medium rare. She ordered the chicken. Both were excellent. The borshch was delightful. The potatoes were perfectly cube'd and roasted. The dessert was fine; but not memorable. Frankly; I cannot remember what we shared.The restroom was spotless.Will I return? Oh, hell yes!"

El Club

★★★★☆ 4 (73)

"Traveled from Cleveland for a concert that was not stopping in my area. The area this club is located in is super cute. Lots of culture. We were checked in efficiently with safety precautions taken that helped me feel at ease. Upon entry the bar greets you. I really appreciated this because it kept the business of cocktails separate from all the other goings on. Made for a smoother process in my opinion. My drinks were ice cold and tasty. I couldn't ask for more.The club area itself is spacious with a built in stage in one end and a few lounge seating areas on the other. I thoroughly enjoyed the show and venue."

Crank's Catering

★★★☆☆ 2.9 (60)

"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!"

Coffee & Bark

★★★★★ 4.6 (21)

"Love this place! Drinks are always good and consistent. The staff is always friendly! Love the new dog space! Easy to find (there's a sign at the front door). With the cold weather coming, I'm so glad to have a place to take my dog and have my coffee. Can't recommend this enough."

American Polish Cultural Center

★★★★☆ 3.5 (32) • $$

"The best of the best of the best!Real, homemade Polish food (I know, first hand)... I love that it's so convenient and close. Very old world. If you speak Polish, do pipe up and greet your server in your native tongue. I simply adore this place, it brings me back, and the memories it conjures up are so very warming. This is a restaurant and banquet hall, and offers catering as well. They hold many events throughout the year. Paczki day! Get them here! Dances, festivals, events, funerals, showers, weddings. American Polish Cultural Center and Wawel Polish Restaurant is truly a place to consider for your event. The customer service cannot be matched!! Love love love this place!!"

Byblos Banquet Center

★★★★★ 4.5 (12)

"Super nice venue.My wife and I attended an event here this fall. It was absolutely lovely from the food, to the service to the decor. We loved the ambiance. Everything was pretty top notch five star.The food was delicious. It was a huge middle eastern meal, served family style, with several dishes, as well as delicious pastries for dessert to cap off the evening. Everything was amazing. We are definitely impressed! The pastries are so good.. the potatoes and chicken dishes also were five star!The ambiance was nice, very attractive, if a bit overloaded on the glitz.. but it was very pretty with the lighting, chandeliers, mirrors, gold chivarri chairs and spacious seating. The servers were super nice. The only drawback was some of the valet parking attendants were kinda scattered and disorganized and they took an inordinately long time to locate guests' cars. I'd love to be go to another event here. It's a great place for weddings, anniversaries, conferences and other social events."

Eddie G's

★★★★☆ 4.1 (11)

"First impression is clean, quiet with a large menu and ice cold beer. We ordered fish and shrimp and as I write this its being made. Salads are fresh and came out quick. Another impression is "diner meets bar." As you can order an open face turkey sandwich with your cocktail."

Blossom Heath Inn

★★★★★ 4.5 (6)

"Wonderful place to have your event. The food was fantastic. The facility has ample parking. Wait staff was pleasant. Food was great."

Zingerman's Roadhouse

★★★★☆ 3.7 • $$

"Zingermans reputation for excellent food, service, and attention to detail is certainly born out in this fun restaurant with something for everyone on its menu."