Host Utica

Fantastic food with great atmosphere. I've only been for brunch and have been blown away each time! Everything tastes super fresh and like it was made by someone who really cares about what they're putting out. Service is great, very attentive and informed about the menu. I love how they decorate for each season/holiday. Valentine's Day decor was too cute. Can't wait to be back for dinner and handcrafted cocktails!

My first visit to Host for brunch was a delightful experience. Everything from the food to the ambiance exceeded my expectations. The Valentine decor was gorgeous, creating a welcoming atmosphere. The staff were exceptionally friendly and knowledgeable, enhancing the overall experience. The drinks were well-crafted and delicious. I especially liked the cat in a bathtub on the espresso martini! I am already looking forward to my next visit.

Interesting concept of ever-changing menu with different chefs every few weeks/month. My friends and I decided to have a girl's night here; did not disappoint! The restaurant was decorated beautifully for February/Valentine's Day. Lots of thoughts were used to make the environment warm and relaxing. Our waitress was attentive and had a lot of patience with us which we truly appreciate. One of my friend is vegan and our waitress was helpful with helping her decide on what to order. She ended up going with Mushroom Mole, another friend of mine went with Costilla De Res (rib), and I went with Lomo Saltaso (strip steak). We weren't super impressed with our dishes. Over seasoned to the point where it's on the salty side; I couldn't finish the stir fry. But all of our dishes were beautiful made and displayed. We're just a bit pickier with taste because of the price point. There's a 1.5 hour dining time limit. Which is fair, this place got busy! Since we were here to celebrate a friend's birthday, we were hoping our waitress would come back so we could ask her to snap a photo of us before we leave; especially with how beautiful the environment was. We were probably 3 minutes past the time limit when the hostess came up to us to (very) nicely let us know that our time is up. We took the chance to ask her to help us with the photo which she kindly did.Definitely a neat experience. Will definitely find a reason to come back.

Perfect place for a date night. This place is beautifully decorated. We could grab a seat as we reserved well in advance. The staff here are all really friendly and welcoming. She helped me choose a veggie option from the menu as per my palette. Also they offer wood-fire pizzas over the weekend, for which we requested customisation and they worked our request out. I'm glad they helped. Unfortunately couldn't try any chef's special as very limited vegetarian options on the menu. Overall a wonderful experience. Will definitely come again to drop by the bar. Cocktails are presented well, we tried old fashioned, love note, and miss those days! All of them were just perfect.

I had a warm gingerbread oat milk latte and it was spectacular. All the portions were huge and we were happy with not only the taste but also for the presentation. Everyone was nice and our drinks came right away. We loved the decorations and it was such a nice vibe in the restaurant and in the town. Parking was available in front so we were happy about that. Overall a good experience and we will definitely be back.

Perfect 10!Host is absolutely amazing!! Friendly knowledgeable staff with a great low key atmosphere with AMAZING food and mixology cocktails that will dazzle you! NOTE: Keep an eye out for the tiki light .... This is a great value add to Utica for wonderful new vibe for Utica, MI!!

Five stars for Omar who is the kindest human and pizza maker extraordinaire. He made us a modified fungi pizza and takes pride in his work. Ordered a pizza to go while enjoying drinks and apps. New chef Angela in this month. Found two vegan apps and both were delicious. Cucumber salad was crunchy and flavored with garlic, sesame/chili oil, tamari, and cilantro. So good. Veggie potstickers were handcrafted and full of vegetables. Sidney, our server, was very sweet. End of the night on a busy Saturday, but everyone was friendly. Cocktail menu is always changing. Classics, creative cocktails, interesting beer and wine list too.

Such a great night! Made reservations ahead of time, and didn't have to wait. The hostess was very pleasant and greeted us with a smile. Once at our table, our server was so helpful with helping us decide on what we wanted to drink. We ordered the salmon tartare as an appetizer and we couldn't have enjoyed it more. Our entrees were the chicken calabrese and the brisket & polenta. Both were fantastic. Ended with an espresso martini with the most adorable print of a vintage Christmas scene. We can't wait to go back to try other items. Also, there are many close public parking options which is a major bonus!

Great food and excellent venue. I have been there twice and both times I have been impressed by the food and cocktails. My only complaint is the seating arrangement. The tables are a bit tight. There is a public parking lot nearby so if you can't find street parking there is no issue getting a spot. This restaurant has rotating chefs so the menu is always changing. We went while they had a Spanish themed menu and were very impressed.

So glad we decided to stop in. I did not know they did guest chefs here. This review is for Chef Ken Miller doing his Yarrow menu right now, until August 3rd. Drove in and sat at the bar on a Thursday night. Host is always really pretty inside and the drinks are great and great prices too! We started with the Dutch pancakes... and omg, literally melt in your mouth! I mean they were so good, we ordered more! One of the best things we've ever had, an absolute must! Then had the hamachi crudo... and again sooo delicious. It was fresh and light. Next we had the chips and dip.. again delish and not your average chips and dip. It was a great snack with the drinks. Husband had the duck and I had the trout for dinner. Oh my... both were fantastic! The flavors and the combination of everything the chef did was just incredible. When we received our bill, we were shocked! With 2 drinks each, few apps, and 2 dinners... anywhere else would've been over $150, especially with that kind of quality food and presentation. We will def go back before he leaves!