WXYZ Lounge

Check this place out, especially if you are attending any events at the Dr. Phillips Performance Center or a Magic game. The service is efficient, the food and drink specials for Happy Hour from 5-8pm are excellent and you can easily walk to your event. The Lounge is relaxed and not crowded as other locations in this area, especially before a performance or a Magic game. (Both were going on the night we stopped in.)Last year, Yelp held its annual award event here. I ended up meeting a couple that was in the lounge area that were going to Dr. Phillips later that night. We struck up a conversation-they asked what this big Yelp group was about, and I provided the details. They said they always come to the WXYZ Lounge before a performance arts event as this place is not crowded and the food is quite good. I remembered this conversation when a friend and I attended a recent event at Dr. Phillips. As luck would have it, Woody and Kim were in the Lounge when we walked in Friday night! I introduced them to my guest and thanked them for their recommendation. We then went to sit at the bar.First off, LeBeth was our main bartender, and she was excellent. We remembered each other from the Yelp event. We ordered two of the featured cocktails, Waterloo Rose Pedals (gin) and Svedka String Winder (vodka). My friend asked if the vodka drink was sweet and LaBeth stated she could add more lemon to her cocktail to counterbalance the sweetness. Both drinks were excellent, and although I liked my gin drink, I switched to the vodka drink for my second one after I had a taste of my friend's drink. A shout-out also to the "bartender in training", Jeffrey, who assisted us.The food was also amazing. We first ordered from the Small Bites menu. The Buffalo Cauliflower floret bites were lightly breaded and soft, with Bleu Cheese crumbles, and the buffalo dressing was provided on the side. Very tasty! The Veggie Eggrolls with the sweet Red Chili sauce was also a big hit. We then added a Chicken Caesar salad and the Fish Tacos from the Big Bites menu to also share. The salad was a good size, served in a large round, flat bowl, with the Caesar dressing on the side. The Fish Tacos were very FULL tacos, and the combination of the spicy sauce and the sweet and tangy coleslaw complimented each other well. We both agreed these were some of the best fish tacos we have tasted!Overall, a great place to stop in for Happy Hour and it is THE PERFECT stop before an event at the Dr. Phillips Performance Center.

Great food and fast service! Stayed at the Aloft on I-Drive for the Christmas holiday and I really had a good experience. One of the nights, I decided to order from the WXYZ lounge. My order was taken right away and I received my food shortly after. I ordered the chili shrimp and fries. Both food items were fresh and pretty good serving sizes. The sauce shrimp on the shrimp was sweet and tangy! Overall, I enjoyed the food and would order from the restaurant again.

Great atmosphere, food and drinks! LaBeth was a great bartender and handled down the bar very well! She gave really great service! I would definitely come back!

Slow service, very small menu, and the ambiance was "hotel lobby", nothing special about this place.

Stopped in here on the way to Dr Phillips before a show and was pleasantly surprised. Wasn't sure what to expect because you can't find a food menu online anywhere (attached). Nice environment, great bartender and the food was great and reasonable! Will definitely come back!

Don't plan on anyone getting you a drink. Waited 30 minutes with no one in sight. Not worth it.