Vivio's Food & Spirits

An Eastern Market institution. Depending on what time you arrive, there may be a good length wait. My friend was able to get us seats at the upstairs bar. One side of the menu is a selection of Bloody Mary's, varied from the classic, to Detroit originals, to a monster that constitutes your entire meal. We had loaded, and this was a solid BM. They also are known for mussels, and have several varieties as well. I had the mussels, but also a slice of my friend's pizza, which was excellent. I think your experience may depend on when you arrive, and they do not offer reservations.

We used to love this place, but in the last couple of years, it has dramatically changed and not for the better. Plastic silverware, like a picnic or carryout. Pricey food items. Restaurant was ice cold and even colder in the restroom. We gad the Oklahoma sliders, good flavor. The antipasto salad was lacking, no olives, had to ask fir dressing and the meat and cheese were rolled up in the side. With only plasticware, it was very hard to cut and eat. Not sure we will be back.

Stopped by on a Friday afternoon and had a $2 margarita slushy. Which was good and I was able to catch a slight buzz for $2 that's awesome. Lol. Margaret was my waitress and she was super friendly. She recommended the garlic Parmesan mussels with some Cajun added to it. They were very flavorful. You get a pot full for $13. The only thing I disliked about my visit is that everyone seemed to be coughing in there. One guy at the end of the bar kept coughing without covering his mouth. A waitress and another guy who worked there who was just standing by the door. Could've been a bad day but whatever it was it made me hurry up and finish my food and leave! However, if you are ever in the eastern market area it's cool for drinks. They have mainly pub style food. A lot of vintage things on the wall. They could use some dusting on the walls or perhaps a deep cleaning.Probably why everyone was coughing.

Vivio's is an old school restaurant in the Eastern Market. I've heard they have great Bloody Mary's but unfortunately I don't drink those so I'll take everyone else's word for it!My husband and I shared some muscles and a big, delicious caesar salad last time we ate there. The muscles were delicious, although there were more empty shells than I'd prefer. The bread that came with them was delicious and good to soak in the sauce. The salad was nice and big for us to split! I tried a blue cocktail that was delicious, but unfortunately I don't remember the name of.Our server was attentive and quick! We went on a weekday night close to closing time and after a big rain so there weren't many people in the restaurant. Whether this is the reason for a good service or not, I'll take it!

A group of 5 of us went to Vivio's late on a Saturday afternoon. It was pretty busy when we first walked in. My sister & I got iced tea & the chicken sandwich, two others got burgers, and one more had pizza. Our beverages came right away, but it took a while for the food to come. It didn't really matter, though, as we were tired, and I enjoyed looking at all the things in the room. The iced tea didn't really taste like anything to me, but I was really thirsty, so it didn't matter. It was cold and refreshing, which was all I wanted. The chicken sandwich was pretty good as well, and I liked the fries that came with it. I would go back if I was in the area again.

We only had their famous bloody Mary's, but everything that came out of the kitchen looked fabulous. huge portions I would definitely recommend splitting something

This place is a well-oiled machine! A family favorite for us. We always stop whenever we go to eastern market. They have SO many options for bloody Mary's. We love the crab cake one and the Pierogi bloody. But you can never go wrong with a classic!

It was not my favorite place. The menu seemed all over the place with burgers, Italian and seafood. The drink menu was also limited minus some margs and bloody marys. I wanted to order pizza but they mentioned their pizza oven was also down. The burger that I got was sub par. The interior of the restaurant was cool though. It was dim lit and more dive bar vibe. Service was fast though! I didn't love it but I didn't try the bloody mary's. That is the signature drink of the restaurant. Maybe the Bloody Mary would have changed my mind?

Went in for a Bloody Mary. Did not disappoint. So so tasty. Quick service and will for sure go back

This restaurant is old and dirty. Very disappointed with the place. The menu is horrible and I'm glad it was because that could have lured me in beyond my better judgement. They pack people in and definitely it must be a safety hazard. The wait staff was not very helpful and I only had a Bloody Mary because I was with a group. The mix is similar to Zing Zang which is good. But, to say they have the top rated Bloody Mary when it is as easy to duplicate as going to the grocery store and buying a ready made mix is ludicrous.