Empire Kitchen & Cocktails

So I thoroughly enjoy this place. The first time that I was there, it was because I was leaving Bakersfield. The area is street parking so find a place to park along the street. You will have to pay obviously. The bar is a huge bar setting, and it's actually pretty beautiful to boot. They put a lot of work into making it very aesthetically pleasing and it hits. I came in because I was next door and wanted to try something to drink but when I got there the kitchen was closed so I stuck with the bar. I only got one drink but the friends that I were awake got muscle drinks. We all had a good experience. The customer service was really really good. The presentation was super solid. Really good ambience. Everything was hitting on all cylinders.Irish espresso martini - I thought that this drink was really good and the presentation was sensational as well. You got ty coffee beans as a garnish, you got the cocoa powder on the side as a garnish, everything was solid about this drink. She really took care of me LOL and I appreciate it! I think that I will definitely come back to this spot and try some food next time. I am in town. But the drink experience that I had was great.

Drink 5/5 The espresso martini was absolutely delicious made with a vodka base. The glass and drink were garnished beautifully with a skewer with a charred marshmallow and sugar rim.Service 4/5 Bartenders were nice Ambiance 4/5 Nice crows during the holiday season

The people are warm and friendly, the restaurant has three seating areas but the beautiful dining room is our favorite, and the lighting is perfect. We stopped in for brunch, and were so glad we did. The food was great and just what we were looking for.

After being recommended by this place for my birthday, I decided to give it a try with my friends. The restaurant had a nice upscale vibes to it. The staff was very nice and accommodating to my friends and I. Our waitress was quick to take our drink orders and food. I decided to order the chicken and waffles, which was very very good. I'm actually definitely making plans to return just for that. *Just an FYI they do not split checks for large groups. That was a little inconvenience, but it wasn't too much of an issue for my friends and I. I will definitely return in the future.

This place was very nice! Super cute. Service was quick and everyone was friendly and attentive. The food was definitely a highlight. The brussels were nicely seasoned! I could've had two orders. The wings were equally as good. Fried to perfection! The lemon drop flight was very cute, but too sweet for my liking. Tasted like I was drinking pure sugar. Overall I enjoyed this place and would go back if ever in Detroit again.

Food was amazing, ambiance is perfect for any occasion. Dim lighting, romantic vibes. Service was impeccable, we went on a Saturday evening and they took amazing care of us! We tried the spicy shrimp, they were HUGE with a nice kick of spice. The Margherita pizza which was great, the crispy potatoes as a side were lovely and the Caesar salad was perfect! 10/10 can't wait to come back, I heard the Cajun chicken already is awesome!

Wasn't crowded at all, friendly staff, good vibes and plenty of space.. Service was good, came back to check on us a few times, real easy going.. I ordered the Salmon risotto with spinach and it was so good, big portion, a lot of flavor. Really good dish.. This was my first time here and loved the experience. Staff even let us turn the TV to the WNBA playoff game, just overall good customer service. I will be back!

I've been here before but I didn't eat, only had some drinks so I decided to come back and have some lunch. I got the salmon croquettes and grits. The flavor is in the salmon and gravy, so the lack of flavor from the grits is a good balance. Especially if you're a person that doesn't like salty food. If you get this, make sure you add cheese. It's a really good touch. For the drink, I got the Raspberry Dragon and I did like it. My bartender, Lex was 10/10. I would love to have her again next time I go. I definitely wanna come back and try some more stuff on their menu.

Stopped by for Sunday brunch but the mimosas that they offered weren't too budget friendly like our normal spot. We grabbed espresso martinis and hung at the bar for a while. The bartenders were nice and welcoming as were the others at the bar. We didn't order food but I saw food and it looked amazing we'll be back for brunch next time. The catfish, chicken and waffles and the eggs looked amazing only I hate grits. But let me circle back to that espresso martini, it was strong and good. I never do martinis but baby I'd do this one all the time.

I just dined there last night , great friendly staff , super clean and the food , portions, quality and taste was excellent. I plan to return this summer with my entire team to try out the terrace dining experience. Josh McArthur is an amazing host!Kudos to the chef!