  One_shot Member Username: One_shot Post Number: 279 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 152.163.100.8 |
I am taking my girlfriend out for our 1 year anniversary and would like to go somewhere nice. I was thinking Andiamo or Seldom Blues. Went to Coach for Sweetest Day and it was alright but want something different. The scenery was awesome thats why I was thinking the above two. Anywhere else or even outside the D? | ||
Viziondetroit Member Username: Viziondetroit Post Number: 659 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 69.246.10.173 |
you are gonna get so many responses... so to help you filter them check out sites like www.metrotimes.com and see the reviews from them and actual customers. | ||
Solarflare Member Username: Solarflare Post Number: 494 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 63.69.106.3 |
Your code-speak is obvious. Go bag on someone else's city. That crap won't be tollerated here. | ||
Chub Member Username: Chub Post Number: 355 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 69.246.28.200 |
The Woodward is one of my fave places to take a date. The food and service is very good. | ||
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa Post Number: 1045 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 208.39.170.78 |
As a girl, let me weigh in.  I would suggest going somewhere not in the Ren Cen since you did that last time. I would suggest Mosaic in Greektown or La Dolce Vita in NW Detroit. | ||
Andylinn Member Username: Andylinn Post Number: 173 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 64.141.144.2 |
no if and or buts about. for a nice evening out on the town, if you're willing to spend $10-20 each, try: -Slow's (barbecue... but the best i've ever had - even though i'm VEGETARIAN!) -Traffic Jam & Snug (american, but VERY GOOD american) -New Hellas (greek - the best place in greek town, if you ask me) -Cass Cafe (bit more studenty, but delicious... try the lentil walnut burger) -Carmic Cafe (sp?) havn't been there, but i will go soon. I hear good things. + Pmardo & Chitaku from this board work there... | ||
Solarflare Member Username: Solarflare Post Number: 495 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 63.69.106.3 |
oops, uh, I meant Sweet Lorraine's. Good menu. | ||
Boo Member Username: Boo Post Number: 148 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 63.117.185.99 |
i second la dolce vita. | ||
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa Post Number: 1046 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 208.39.170.78 |
I'm sorry Andy but if a guy I was dating took me to any of those places for a special night out I'd make him take me out again the next day. | ||
Hysteria Member Username: Hysteria Post Number: 1034 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 216.223.168.132 |
The Lark http://www.thelark.com/ | ||
Andylinn Member Username: Andylinn Post Number: 177 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 64.141.144.2 |
ouch. burn. | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 1771 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 208.44.117.10 |
Ummm..didn't you have a big date night at Slow's just last night? | ||
Susanarosa Member Username: Susanarosa Post Number: 1047 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 208.39.170.78 |
No, I took my parents there last night for their anniversary because that was where they wanted to go. (and as an aside, my dad took my mom to Picano's for their actual anniversary dinner) Nice try though. (Message edited by susanarosa on August 03, 2006) | ||
Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander Post Number: 2074 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 150.198.150.244 |
Can it be considered a big date if you are eating pulled pork and mac and cheese. | ||
Funkycarrie Member Username: Funkycarrie Post Number: 343 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 69.209.159.249 |
I'm with Susanarosa on that one Andy, no offense!! I'm a fan of Mario's myself for a nice date | ||
Thedownriviera Member Username: Thedownriviera Post Number: 10 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 68.61.202.250 |
Seldom Blues had great jazz music and a beautiful view of the river. The food was excellent, I was full after soup and salad. Mosaic in Greektown was also good and very friendly staff. The crowd there seemed a little younger perhaps, more "hipster" (this forum made me hate that word!) The fondue was excellent! Also, I am a huge fan of La Dolce Vita's patio dining! | ||
Andylinn Member Username: Andylinn Post Number: 178 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 64.141.144.2 |
my mistake, i didn't actually read the original post, just the title! yeah, the places i mentioned are ALL GREAT, but not "fancy date" material.. sorry! Seldom Blues is a good place. | ||
Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander Post Number: 2076 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 150.198.150.244 |
I suggest the White Castles in Corktown. I have been told their summer menu is absolutely fabulous. | ||
Kiplinger Member Username: Kiplinger Post Number: 12 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 69.246.52.24 |
what about Sweet Georgia Browns? Aren't they open again? Karmic is in the Guardian Building and is mostly a lunch spot. Unless there is another Karmic. What about Magnolia? I really love La Dolce Vita too. | ||
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1 Post Number: 7657 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 198.208.159.19 |
Roma Cafe. How about the Rattlesnake Club. I've never been but I have heard it is nice. | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 714 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 84.156.10.214 |
JT1 and I agree, AGAIN! *blech* For Italian, Roma Cafe. Awesome... but for REALLY excellent Italian, go to Giavani's in SW Detroit. Rattlesnake is excellent. Perhaps, even Atlas or Cuisine... Actually, Atlas is a personal favorite of mine. | ||
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1 Post Number: 7660 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 198.208.159.19 |
Giovanni's had a fire a few months back. Don't know if they have or are reopening. | ||
Motorcitymayor2026 Member Username: Motorcitymayor2026 Post Number: 1103 Registered: 10-2005 Posted From: 24.231.189.137 |
Sweet Georgia Browns is open, and they have been running TV spots recently. | ||
Rsa Member Username: Rsa Post Number: 919 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.219.103.27 |
grand city grille in the fisher building is great. the congress is also a fancy favorite. small plates is very nice, you could then go up to cliff bells for a night cap. | ||
Treez4brkfst Member Username: Treez4brkfst Post Number: 124 Registered: 06-2004 Posted From: 68.21.61.1 |
Magianno's (Italian) in Troy or Vincente's (Cuban) Downtown Detroit for great quality food. Expect to spend approx. 50 for two which isn't "that" bad especially for a special day. | ||
Mani Member Username: Mani Post Number: 38 Registered: 07-2006 Posted From: 68.60.182.26 |
Lafyette coney island! Karmic cafe closes at 3, plus it is cafeteria style, you are going on a date. | ||
One_shot Member Username: One_shot Post Number: 280 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 152.163.100.8 |
I know this isn't downtown but has anyone been to Cameron's Steakhouse in Birmingham? Buddy just recommended that place. Still would like to go to Centaur after since we havn't been in a while and then hit Lafayette for a loose coney! | ||
Wazootyman Member Username: Wazootyman Post Number: 91 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 68.75.220.9 |
I also suggest La Dolce Vita. I just took my girlfriend there for her birthday about a month ago, and it was excellent. Make sure to valet, parking is otherwise tricky. The patio dining is very nice. Seldom Blues is great, though I thought it to be a bit overpriced. I also really like Andiamo Riverfront. Congress is nice, but a bit stuffy, and I've only had drinks there. | ||
Restoretheroar Member Username: Restoretheroar Post Number: 703 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 199.67.140.84 |
Camerons is amazing for Cougar spotting. Food is very good, but you will pay for it. Great people watching at the bar | ||
Artstar Member Username: Artstar Post Number: 5 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 68.75.208.70 |
I have been to Seldom Blues and I am dying to go again, everything was really good. | ||
65memories Member Username: 65memories Post Number: 269 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 70.227.86.98 |
Lola's in Harmony Park, next to the Rhino. Great place to celebrate an anniversary. | ||
Solarflare Member Username: Solarflare Post Number: 497 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 65.112.56.3 |
Agreed. Another vote for Small Plates here. | ||
Bobj Member Username: Bobj Post Number: 953 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 65.221.183.220 |
La Dolce Vita is the place, eat on the patio | ||
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1 Post Number: 7662 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 198.208.159.19 |
The guy from Top Gun? | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 6237 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 70.200.143.75 |
I'll second or third Mosaic. I've never been disappointed at Atlas Global Bistro. I think their atmosphere is nice, even if the view isn't. Slows or Balle Corcaigh, too, gotta give props to Corktown's bestest. (just had a Slows lunch today...still grinning) | ||
Lakesuperior Member Username: Lakesuperior Post Number: 127 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 68.77.170.94 |
oslo is a good date spot- and you don't get all tired and lazy after eating sushi so you'll have plenty of energy for making out. | ||
Tarkus Member Username: Tarkus Post Number: 68 Registered: 04-2006 Posted From: 68.43.115.231 |
Carl's Chop House if you want Prime Rib. Or Marios on Second for great Italian. | ||
Funkycarrie Member Username: Funkycarrie Post Number: 345 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 68.248.75.129 |
The Rattlesnake Club is excellent. I'd also recommend Opus One | ||
Hysteria Member Username: Hysteria Post Number: 1049 Registered: 02-2006 Posted From: 64.12.116.204 |
And if you want to stay downtown, what about the Whitney? Ambience is always romantic and can set the mood on any anniversary. http://www.thewhitney.com/ | ||
Gianni Member Username: Gianni Post Number: 237 Registered: 05-2004 Posted From: 69.3.205.108 |
Sit outside on the patio in the summer for Rattlesnake Club. One of the very few restaurants in Detroit not in the Ren Cen with a view of the river. This is one of the very best places in Detroit. Jimmy Schmidt is a master and and a link to the past: the long gone but stellar London Chop House, where he started out. | ||
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1 Post Number: 7671 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 4.229.99.156 |
My suggestion for making it an entire day: Book a room at a B&B or hotel. Pack a picnic (or go to Eastern Market and surprise your girlfiend with a picnic basket. Select your food at EM and pack a picnic together. Go to Belle Isle for a picnic. After that head pack to the B&B/hotel for check in. Most places will have flowers, candles, etc and other stuff put out if you request (not certain about hotels but B&Bs certainly will) Get unpacked and have a glass of wine at your room. Head out for a few drinks. Find a place like Hillberry or Bostelle that is having a show appropiate for the occasion and get tickets in advance. After the show go out for a nice dinner and follow it up with a bottle of wine at another place. As a suggestion for dinner I would recommend going to a place (if it is an option) that has the same type of cuisine as your first date. If you went to a run of the mill Italian place go to Roma or Marios. I think she would be pretty happy with the thought that you tried to work your first date into it. If you think your girlfriend would like a handsome cab ride that is an option as well. Have the room done up and go back and enjoy the rest of the evening. | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 1479 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.14.122.57 |
I second the vote for Giovanni's...probably the best meal I've ever eaten!! But I haven't heard that they've reopened following a recent fire (here's their website with contact info: http://www.giovannisristorante .com/index.php). We also go to the Roma Cafe for special occasions. Used to go to Lelli's when they were on Woodward, but have not tried their current location on Opdyke Rd. just north of the Silverdome. I also recommend Peabody's at Woodward and Maple in Birmingham. It was very nice for our anniversary celebration. | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 715 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 194.138.39.56 |
I Drool at the mention of Giovanni's. I have NEVER eaten so good. N E V E R! | ||
Mike Member Username: Mike Post Number: 685 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 68.41.93.235 |
I was at Coach Insignia yesterday... great views, good service, food was great. Expensive, but worth it if you have never been there. | ||
Gambling_man Member Username: Gambling_man Post Number: 795 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 199.178.193.5 |
If you want a truly great dining experience and want to stay within the city limits, there are really only 4 choices: The Whitney (have desert on the top floor, very nice), The Rattlesnake Club (the veal chop will melt in your mouth like butter), Giovanni's, or Cuisine (don't be afraid that you can't pronouce "foi gras", order it if it's on the menu) There are many other good restaurants in the D, but these are far and away the stars. | ||
Jt1 Member Username: Jt1 Post Number: 7675 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 198.208.159.19 |
Then why not just order a plate of butter? | ||
Gambling_man Member Username: Gambling_man Post Number: 796 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 199.178.193.5 |
For a really good plate of browned butter, try the aformentioned foie gras. | ||
Rsa Member Username: Rsa Post Number: 923 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.213.204.140 |
hey gambling; check yer email! i'll add another vote in for quisine. try the diver sea scallops. expensive, but worth it! | ||
Ordinary Member Username: Ordinary Post Number: 28 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 68.249.44.82 |
Drove by Giovanni's today. The sign in front says they're still closed. Where is Seldom Blues? | ||
Saintme Member Username: Saintme Post Number: 2 Registered: 08-2006 Posted From: 68.61.202.250 |
Ren Cen . . . tower 4? 5? http://www.seldomblues.com/hom e.htm | ||
Cafe Member Username: Cafe Post Number: 1326 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 84.162.68.170 |
No one mentioned Bally Cork...it is still opened? RIGHT???? if my husband took me to Slow's and arranged for a booth...I would be very happy. The beer selection is top notch, the food is great and the atmosphere is FUN BABY! Some of the waiters provide just enough eye candy to make the ladies smile. You know your what your lady likes. | ||
Ordinary Member Username: Ordinary Post Number: 29 Registered: 06-2006 Posted From: 68.79.115.61 |
Thank you Saintme | ||
Gambling_man Member Username: Gambling_man Post Number: 801 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 199.178.193.5 |
"Bally Cork" is open, as I ate there last week, and while it is a very nice atmosphere, the food could use some help. | ||
Gannon Member Username: Gannon Post Number: 6243 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 70.236.198.22 |
Cafe, Someone mentioned it, and spelled it correctly, too! Cheers! | ||
One_shot Member Username: One_shot Post Number: 281 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 64.12.116.204 |
Went to Camerons steakhouse in Birmingham and wasn't impressed. Waited 15 mins for someone to wait on us. When I called and made reservations I asked for the steakhouse and they reserved me at the SEAFOOD place right next door under the same name. The comp'd the appetizer for the wait at least. The steak was very good buy a la carte. From now on we're going to places that I know is good and I'm going to get what I pay for. My 12oz filet was $34 with nothing else on the plate but some leaves. Guess thats what I get for not eating in Detroit like I originally wanted to! | ||
Deandub11 Member Username: Deandub11 Post Number: 47 Registered: 05-2006 Posted From: 208.27.111.125 |
wow you started this whole thread about where to eat in the city and ended up going to Camerons. Bold Move | ||
Drankin21 Member Username: Drankin21 Post Number: 28 Registered: 12-2003 Posted From: 84.168.85.247 |
For steaks, Mr. Paul's Chophouse in Roseville blows the doors off of Cameron's if you have to stay in the Burbs. Best Caesar salad on the planet as well. | ||
Kathleen Member Username: Kathleen Post Number: 1480 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 140.244.107.151 |
One_shot: I have to ask...did you have a personal recommendation for Cameron's Steakhouse? If so, I hope you let that person know about your experience. If not, did you do any online research to look at their menu and prices, including the a la carte nature of their entrees? or to read any online reviews? I can't imagine trying such an expensive new place without doing that first. | ||
Mthouston Member Username: Mthouston Post Number: 233 Registered: 01-2006 Posted From: 63.77.247.130 |
If you really want a nice place, great food, great staff I would suggest Cuisine , right behind the Fisher Buildlng on Lothrop. | ||
65memories Member Username: 65memories Post Number: 272 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.73.54.221 |
One_shot...I agree totally with Kathleen. What made you choose Cameron's after we gave you such a great choice of restaurants in Detroit? You could have chosen any one of our recommendations and had a truly unique, memorable meal. | ||
Cafe Member Username: Cafe Post Number: 1332 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 84.162.10.214 |
Gannon, don't make me come over there and kick your ass. | ||
One_shot Member Username: One_shot Post Number: 283 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 64.12.116.204 |
I do apologize. It was a recommendation from a friend and he has yet to be informed of my experience. I called him on La Dolce since he was there and he said to go to Camerons as it was better. I'll listen to people that really know next time. I think im gonna go for La Dolce or Roma. | ||
Detroitduo Member Username: Detroitduo Post Number: 717 Registered: 06-2005 Posted From: 84.156.0.243 |
Roma is awesome. I feel like I have stepped back in time and all the waiters look like they are in the mob. If it's your birthday, tell the singing waiter... he'll sing Happy Birthday in a very cool Operetic voice. *sigh* loooove that place. | ||
Msamericana Member Username: Msamericana Post Number: 52 Registered: 05-2004 Posted From: 68.43.147.129 |
Baile Corcaigh in Corktown! The Irish aren't normally known for their cuisine, but all of their stuff is very flavorful... even the veggies are soaked in a wonderful broth, making them tender and delicious. Even if you just get a traditional corned beef and cabbage, it really is divine. And excellent desserts too, might I add. It's a charming place and not just some pub food. |
