Central Kitchen + Bar

I was looking for a specific type of restaurant to go to and this restaurant came up in my search. Parking is a little rough so you definitely have to pack your patience or be prepared to walk a little bit. We were immediately greeted when we entered and the excellent customer service continued throughout the experience. I got the chef's special (fish and chips). It was the best fish and chips that I have had in years...possibly ever. The fish (perch) was seasoned well and fried to perfection. They served it with three sauces as well as additional condiments that complimented the fish as well as the chips (fries). We celebrated a few special occasions and indulged in the carrot cake which was delicious. (There was a distinct taste to the apples that it was garnished with that we could've done without.) They brought over some ice cream for my friend's birthday as well. Overall, this was a great experience and I would definitely recommend this to anyone who asked.

Service sets Central Kitchen + Bar apart. Knowledgable wait staff guide you through the menu with charm and warmth.There are great views of the street from most tables in the restaurant, however there is a peculiar wait station breaking up the long view in the interior.The drinks are solid, and the beer is perfectly cold. I loved the ricotta and honey with caramelized tomatoes spread. The bread, though thickly cut, was perfect with a nice buttery sear on each side.The bolognese is also very enjoyable - classic and comforting.The French dip was good in parts - the sauce a bit too savory and the crease of the sandwich had an overwhelming quantity of mayonnaise. I took a photo but I'll spare you, because overall the experience was very enjoyable.If you find yourself thirsty and/or hungry in downtown Detroit, the Central Kitchen + Bar is definitely worth a visit.

Food 4/5The smash burger with chips, herb fries and Power salad were outstanding. The wings were not favorite, because they had too much of a lemony sauce and could have been baked more to congeal the sauce. I would order evening again, except the wings. My friend had the salmon bowl and said it was very delicious--beautiful presentation of veggies with the fish. My cocktail was very tasty, Lavender Bees Knees Service 5/5 Our group attempted to dine at 3 other restaurants before making our way here, and we were met with one off putting server and closed or no further dining space for brunch. It was very refreshing to be greeted warmly by the hostess immediately with seating and a great server, Saffiyah. Ambiance 4/5I've be a patron of Central Kitchen before, and it's been a while, so I was happy to have a good dining experience.

The food here is amazing, good for the price and the service was excellent. Our server Nya was very polite and she recommended the cheese curds which were delicious. The vodka rigatoni was the best rigatoni I've ever had, I added chicken to it and it made it even better! The chicken sandwich came with fries that had a crazy delicious truffle sauce on the side! Overall, this place is probably one of my favorites in downtown Detroit! Such a cute semi-casual spot to eat lunch around Campus Martius. They also offer a parking validation for a garage nearby which tops it all off.

Ambiance. Packed on a Fri night. Seems like this spot is to see and be seen. Beautiful people. Interesting decor. Bar is the main attraction, but the atrium seating had a relaxing lounge vibe. But music was a tad too loud for this old lady.Service. Wonderful. Timely. Friendly.F&B. BEST PART. That Burrata Toast changed my life. WOW... the combination of the textures and flavors were PERFECTION: savory-sweet-juicy housemade tomato jam, creamy-salty burrata, and crispy-crunchy zucchini chips, and chewy wholesome artisan bread kept amazing me. And the housemade Blueberry Lemonade wowed me too. Central Kitchen + Bar, you hit it on the spot.Of note. Street parking. Loos clean and stocked. Overall, highly recommend.

The ambiance was nice. It had a classic upscale feel while making me feel welcome. Our server was great, he was attentive and made sure we had everything we needed.The drinks were nice. The espresso Martini was a particular hit as it was not too overpowering and well balanced. The "so fresh so clean" was nice, the mezcal was a bit overwhelming when compared to the other flavors of the drink, but not bad. The smoked salmon spread was lovely. I enjoyed it, but could have used a few more crackers as it was a sharable dish and was disproportionate to the aplmount of spread. The food was good. The tomato Bisque was a hit and was paired well with the balsamic glase. The dressing on the power salad was very nice the chicken paillard was a bit overcooked, but still had a good flavor and was nicely dressed. The scallops were cooked perfectly! I do wish there were a couple more options for the entre. Overall a very nice expirance and I would recommend visiting if you are looking for a nice place to dine.

First time here.. Came by after work for a meeting.. Really good hospitality and vibes.. Service was really good.. The bartender suggested the burger and he was spot on... Very good and big.. I really enjoyed the food and vibes here. It wasn't crowded at all, plenty of seats and friendly staff.

Had a bit of a difficult time getting here due to the Detroit Free Press Marathon setup, but once inside all was golden! My friend had made reservations and we were seated immediately. Our server, Niya (not sure about the spelling) was amazing! We ordered drinks- my Refresher course was brisk and refreshing- and three sharable plates. My favorite was the Delicata Squash. The squash was tender with a bit of charring and the nuts and pomegranate made for interesting textural and flavor pops. The Tenderloin Tips were also extremely tender and the tzatziki sauce was creamy and cool. The Whipped Ricotta had fresh tomatoes and lightly grilled bread which made for a delicious bite. I am not a huge truffle fan, so I didn't enjoy the truffle honey as much, but it certainly was not overpowering. All in all it was the perfect amount of food for the two of us. Would go back and try other dishes.

I was kind of disappointed with our experience here! We arrived at noon on a Sunday for brunch and it wasn't busy. We were told sitting outside would be warm (it wasn't really because anytime the door to inside opened the temperature dropped). We ordered our food and it came out within a reasonable time. However, the Avocado Toast was pretty much only bread - very light on the toppings. The Huevos Rancheros came out as a quesadilla and the Power Salad dressing was strong. Where we really struggled is that we told our waitress we were ready for our check and it took probably about 40 minutes for her to get the check to us. All 4 of us had a chance to use the restroom and we were sitting in our jackets waiting (she saw us waiting). When she finally dropped the check off she instantly walked away even though we had all of our cards ready to give to her. It took another 15 minutes for her to run our cards and get them back. It busy so it was very bizarre as normally they want tables to turnover. Not sure I'd want to go back in case that's the norm.

Came here for brunch before a lions game. The restaurant was very busy, because seemed like everyone else had the same idea lol we were sat quickly and our server was great. I got the brunch burger and my husband got the chicken and waffles. Both were great dishes! We got a few drinks as well. Overall a great meal, will be back!