Genesyxx Member Username: Genesyxx
Post Number: 783 Registered: 02-2004
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 10:10 am: | |
Excluding Sinbad's of course. I'm looking to take my girl to a nice place for her birthday but she doesn't want to do the formal dress. Both sides of the river will do. Thanks to any who particate. |
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge
Post Number: 1829 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 10:11 am: | |
The Roostertail. Andiamo's in the Ren Cen. Seldom blues. |
Bigjeff Member Username: Bigjeff
Post Number: 109 Registered: 08-2006
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 10:18 am: | |
The Rattlesnake Club is very nice over in Rivertown. Corner of Atwater and Joseph Campau in the River Place complex! |
Tkshreve Member Username: Tkshreve
Post Number: 130 Registered: 07-2006
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 10:25 am: | |
Johnlodge, I am positive you will not be able to walk into the Roostertail and get a table. Whan is the last time you did this? Genesyxx, I would go to the Andiamo riverfront in the Ren Cen. The food is excellent and the prices vary for what you want. The service is astounding, and you do not have dress formal. Just no jean shorts and tank tops - OK? Try their red pasta sauce, it is out of this world. Have not tried seldom blues or rattlesnake. Heard good things though. |
Detroitplanner Member Username: Detroitplanner
Post Number: 1355 Registered: 04-2006
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 10:28 am: | |
If you have a mullet you can try Pier 500 in Wyandotte |
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa
Post Number: 1604 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 10:29 am: | |
Good point. Unless he wants to book an entire room for just he and his girlfriend, the Roostertail is out. I personally like Andiamo on the Riverfront if you can get a seat outside. |
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge
Post Number: 1833 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 10:36 am: | |
Oops, I meant the Rattlesnake club. Rattlesnakes, Roosters, what's the difference. |
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa
Post Number: 1605 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 10:43 am: | |
About 3 miles in either direction. |
Johnlodge Member Username: Johnlodge
Post Number: 1835 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 10:44 am: | |
Indeed. And one has feathers. |
Tkshreve Member Username: Tkshreve
Post Number: 131 Registered: 07-2006
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 10:49 am: | |
In addition, one has teeth and the other has a beak. |
Gnome Member Username: Gnome
Post Number: 1 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 11:08 am: | |
How about Sans Souci on Harsens Island? It is a pretty interesting place and just getting there is fun. You take a small ferry from Algonac to the Island and if you've never been out there you'll be amazed. http://www.michigan.org/travel /detail.asp?m=&p=G10481 |
Sstashmoo Member Username: Sstashmoo
Post Number: 267 Registered: 02-2007
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 1:10 pm: | |
"If you have a mullet you can try Pier 500 in Wyandotte" LOL |
Downtown_remix Member Username: Downtown_remix
Post Number: 456 Registered: 03-2007
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 1:14 pm: | |
DIAMOND PRINCESS HAS FOOD HUH? |
Virgochick Member Username: Virgochick
Post Number: 1 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 1:44 pm: | |
New to the forum, but I like Signature Grill @ the Riverfront |
Raptor56 Member Username: Raptor56
Post Number: 43 Registered: 05-2007
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 1:58 pm: | |
Seldom blues is on the pricey side and, when I was there about a year and a half ago, required some dressing up. The Detroit Princess river cruise is about as riverfront as it gets. Plus there's usually entertainment. http://www.detroitprincess.com / |
Saintme Member Username: Saintme
Post Number: 53 Registered: 08-2006
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 2:22 pm: | |
You will not be disappointed by Seldom Blues at the Ren Cen. Is Pier 500 really that trashy? I've never been there but I've heard very little about it. I love Wyandotte! |
Trying_2_stay Member Username: Trying_2_stay
Post Number: 43 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 2:40 pm: | |
Detroit Princess was nice but not if you get queasy on boats. I did and ended up not keeping food down. |
Vas Member Username: Vas
Post Number: 774 Registered: 01-2004
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 3:15 pm: | |
Beach grill in St. Clair Shoes is casual and pretty good food |
Smogboy Member Username: Smogboy
Post Number: 5728 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 3:49 pm: | |
Seldom Blues is my top choice for this side of the River. I'm wondering if there's anything Windsor side (so you can see our magnificent city here) that has window seating. |
Detroitbill Member Username: Detroitbill
Post Number: 293 Registered: 09-2006
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 4:11 pm: | |
In Windsor there are a couple restaurants located downtown facing the Detroit Skyline,, "The Keg" has steaks, and various popular main course dishes. It is located on the main floor of the Chrysler headquarter building at Riverside Dr and Ferry St. It is actually very nice inside,, very modern/contemporary and sleek. The new Bistro on the river has opened up for food service, good location right on the water at the foot of Riverside Dr,in the parking/park area on the river.. Papa Cheneys on the east side of Riverside Dr and Ouellette before Goyeau offers bar food fare and many other types of food at very reasonable prices, actually very good for the price, very casual.. |
Raptor56 Member Username: Raptor56
Post Number: 45 Registered: 05-2007
| Posted on Thursday, August 16, 2007 - 4:24 pm: | |
doesn't casino windsor have a detroit facing food venue? I'd be surprised if they didn't. |
Genesyxx Member Username: Genesyxx
Post Number: 785 Registered: 02-2004
| Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 8:20 am: | |
That's what I was thinking Raptor. My girl is adamant about going to Windsor so we'll try there. Thanks to all! (Message edited by Genesyxx on August 17, 2007) |
Mackinaw Member Username: Mackinaw
Post Number: 3599 Registered: 02-2005
| Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 9:15 am: | |
Is she 19? Just kidding, but I could not imagine doing the border thing just to go to dinner. |
Gingellgirl Member Username: Gingellgirl
Post Number: 37 Registered: 04-2007
| Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 9:50 am: | |
A bucket of KFC on the Riverwalk. What girl wouldn't remember THAT birthday? |
Aiw Member Username: Aiw
Post Number: 6342 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 10:07 am: | |
I would second The Keg. It's a Canadian chain, but the food is consistently good. Papa Cheney's is more of a bar. Skip it. The riverfront Bistro doesn't have a liquor license yet, so you can't have any alcohol with dinner. The Casino might have something, but with all the construction, I'm not sure what's open and what's not. I would recommend reservations for the Keg though: http://en.kegsteakhouse.com/lo cations/Ontario/Windsor/Rivers ide_Keg (519) 254-1646 |
Mallory Member Username: Mallory
Post Number: 169 Registered: 05-2006
| Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 10:28 am: | |
Kudos to Detroitplanner. Mullet? That was funny! |
Rivertowner Member Username: Rivertowner
Post Number: 9 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 2:45 pm: | |
You might also consider Fender's Tavern, which is tucked away inside the Omni Hotel next to the Stroh River Place complex. They have a fantastic patio right next to the RiverWalk...close enough that you can spit your lemon seeds into the river. Probably one of the better-kept secrets along the riverfront, although they seem to have been hosting plenty of weddings this summer. http://www.omnihotels.com/Find AHotel/DetroitRiverPlace/Dinin g.aspx |
Willmess01 Member Username: Willmess01
Post Number: 22 Registered: 02-2007
| Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 4:34 pm: | |
Coach Insignia! I can't believe I was the 1st to mention it. |
Tkshreve Member Username: Tkshreve
Post Number: 134 Registered: 07-2006
| Posted on Friday, August 17, 2007 - 5:06 pm: | |
Coach is very good, but don't expect to get a window seat. $$$$ Even if you are close to a window, your "view" may be obstructed. Soak it all in on the elevator. |