Pendy's Grosse Pointe

Pendy's perfectly describes itself as "an affordable middle to upper fare restaurant with the sense of welcome of a distinctive, laid-back private club." The menu consists of numerous high-end, elusive dishes. Prime rib is a mainstay on the menu, along with multiple cuts of steak. There's also plenty of seafood options, such as escargot, frog legs, mussels, oysters, swordfish, and more. Our server, Leanne, was professional and efficient, and truly added to the experience my wife and I had. We began our meal with a couple cocktails, Sarah's lemon drop and the espresso currupto. The lemon drop was intensely, but delightfully, sour, while the espresso currupto offered a refreshing blend of espresso and vodka. For our appetizer, we ordered escargot. The tastes of butter and garlic were distinct, and masked the earthiness escargot tends to have. We also got the French onion soup, which was legitimately the best I've ever had. Rather than a beef stock, Pendy's uses a veal stock that is made in house. For our entrees, we got the D.M.P. and frog legs. The D.M.P. is a double patty smash burger, and is named in honor of David Michael Pendy. David and his wife, Susan, opened Pendy's in August 2023, 2 weeks before his unexpected passing. The burger itself is one of the better ones I've had in the Pointes. The fries had the classic, thin cut and just the right amount of salt. The frog legs were large in size and flavorful, and came with sides of broccoli and mashed potatoes. I opted for the road house style over the Korean BBQ. I will say, I preferred the fries that came with the burger over the mashed potatoes. To top things off, we got the tiramisu ice cream cake. Although it was an enjoyable dessert, there was more of an "ice cream cake" taste to it than "tiramisu."I had high hopes for Pendy's, and yet, it exceeded my expectations. It is an underrated establishment that deserves more local recognition.

Fantastic again tonight! This is my go to for family dinners, drinks with friends, and business dinners. We went tonight with my 10 year old daughter. Oysters, escargot, osso bucco ravioli, and the filet. So great! Service was exceptional and the piece de resistance was Susan Pendy coming to the table to praise my daughter for being a foodie (my daughter was so happy!). Love that personal touch and can't wait for our next visit!

We called ahead and were seated promptly. Drinks were tasty. However the service was underwhelming. We had to ask for water refills, appropriate flatware, and for them to turn off the AC which was fiercely blowing onto our table even though it was 55 degrees outside. I don't think I have ever been to a restaurant that served BOILED chicken on a Cobb salad. My friend's filet was undercooked and while they offered to fix it of course it came back overdone. The "owner/manager"? came to our table to ask how the steak was and when we told her it wasn't right she said, "Oh, that's too bad." and literally walked away. So strange. Saw lots of good reviews online so this was a disappointment.

We came here for our date night and so happy we did. The food, service, and ambiance all five stars. The piano player and the dimmed lighting set the mood. We didn't have reservations on a Saturday so they gave us the option of sitting at the bar, the piano bar, or a half booth table. I was just happy we were able to experience this new restaurant. At the end of dinner the owner and chef came by the table which added to the experience. We definitely want to come back and try other dishes and dessert. You won't be disappointed when checking this place out.

Filet was excellent. Wine was refreshing! Every detail thought of, and our meal was pure perfection. Eric, our waiter, was amazing!

We went to Pendy's for New Year's Eve dinner and we're so glad we did. Everything was perfect from being greeted warmly upon arrival to shaking hands with the owner on the way out. Our waiter Eric was top notch. He was so attentive and kind. The service was the best we've had for a long time. The food was delicious as well. We had the root vegetable latkes which were fantastic. Highly recommended.

Our experience was great. The food, the service and personal attention is so appreciated. This is a wonderful venue for special occasions. Thank you Pendy family.

Unacceptable Racial ProfilingI wish I could leave a positive review, but my experience at Pendy's in Grosse Pointe was deeply disappointing. From the moment I walked in on Valentine's Day, I was treated differently than other guests, and it was clear that the host engaged in racial profiling.Despite arriving on time, I was ignored while other patrons, who arrived after me, were greeted warmly and seated promptly. When I inquired about my table, the host was dismissive and made me feel unwelcome, as if I didn't belong. The difference in treatment was undeniable, and the discomfort I felt overshadowed any possibility of enjoying a meal.No one should have to experience this kind of discrimination, especially in a place that claims to offer hospitality. I will not be returning, and I encourage management to address this unacceptable behavior. Restaurants should be spaces of inclusion, not places where guests are judged based on their appearance.

Went in at 7:15 p.m. on a Monday. Not too busy. No one at the host station. Waited several minutes, no one appeared at the host station. Servers were on the floor but none even looked my way. Left. I guess they don't need another customer. Lousy way to run a restaurant.

We just stopped in to have a nightcap and an appetizer. Love the atmosphere of the bar. The shrimp were colossal and delicious. We also had the steak bites which were great too. No Sysco-pre-prepared food here. Loved the pianist/vocalist as he plays and sings with feeling. The bartender is wonderful too--very pleasant and attentive. As I mentioned, the atmosphere is wonderful here.