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Views Bar & Grill

Bar and grill

Busy, TV-lined nightspot serving grilled meats like steaks & lamb chops, plus brunch & wings. People often mention good, parking, drinks, service, charged, great, charge, order, nice, ordered,


Address

24200 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48219, United States

Website

www.viewsbar.com

Contact

+1 313-693-9401

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (1K reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (14) parking (11) drinks (10) service (8) charged (8) great (7) charge (7) order (7) nice (7) ordered (7)
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  • 4/5 April S. 2 years ago on Google
    We went for the comedy brunch. The host was hilarious, The drinks were good. The food was delicious. Our waitress and the bartender were great! Friendly and helpful.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Brie L. 1 year ago on Google
    If you’re into shady spots, this is it!!! Went in on a Friday night and it looked like a set up. From people sitting in random cars, no parking, and a charge at the door. It was 4 of us and we all got the same vibe to leave cause it just don’t feel right. It’s a $10 charge to get in, rather you’re eating or clubbing. From what I understand, it’s a gratuity if you order anything, no matter the amount of people. It’s your typical hood bar. Nothing more or less. Needless to say, I’m never going back
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Will G. 1 year ago on Google
    I went on a Monday, and come to find out it's all you can eat crab legs. However apparently no one, really advertised because the place wasn't busy at all. I did get the fried chicken wings to stay safe and they were exceptionally good. Bartender service was Good it wasn't packed they also had DJ on deck. Parking was a little weird you either have to park on the street or pay the valet $10 to park just for me to eat when there was only 10 people in the whole bar plus I had to give The Valet guy my keys so that he can park the car instead of letting me park it myself. It was extremely slow, so I didn't see why I couldn't hold on to my own keys.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Sherri C. 1 year ago on Google
    The drinks are overpriced and cut with something to stretch the bottle. 🤦🏽‍♀️ Too how can you charge gratuity on a carry out order for 1? I did not dine in their establishment and charged a gratuity on a cash paid bill. Bad business practices at its finest. It’s sad for the community and patrons.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 KHAI K. 2 years ago on Google
    Food is great. Came on a $2 Tuesday Avion, Lamb, Tacos. It would have been nice to be let know of the automatic 18% gratuity was charged before I ordered and my bill didn't say $2 anything even though thats what I ordered. That's why I came........ Then another night came to just order carry out, but was being charged a cover fee just to come in to place order.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Falecia A. 2 years ago on Google
    Went to Views yesterday my service was amazing from the security to my waitress to my food. I was with two other people. The bill was all together but we split it onto three different cards. We ALL signed receipts and tipped really well. This morning I noticed my card was never charged and someone else card was double charged. I called today a 5:25pm to inquire about the double charge, I also explained the situation, the young lady that answered the phone response was ”Y’all couldn’t handle that amongst the three of you?”.. The point of the call was to insure my card wouldn’t be charged later and so that I could get the money to the right person for the additional charge. I told her she was rude and requested to speak with a manager. She wouldn’t give me her name and advised a manger was not available and wouldn’t be available at all today but I could call back in a hour and speak to a different server who wouldn’t be able to help either. If she couldn’t help that’s all that needed to be said. Because of that phone call alone I won’t be returning to spend my money there.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Renee Ayers-Williams aka B. 1 year ago on Google
    My first time trying the food and it was amazing! I ordered lampchops mac cheese and broccoli. I also ordered a salmon sandwich along with a cheese burger. Although I said the food was good ,they need to give more side for side portions for what you will spend. Also, change the sandwich bun to a better quality maybe a brioche bun. It took over an hour to get my order but it was worth the wait. They charged a 18% gratuity on a takeout that I was more than happy to give because Kyra was more than willing to accommodate me. Now parking is horrible.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Nicole J. 1 year ago on Google
    Never made it in. Poor parking and welhen we did find parking,across the lot in a closed phones store parking lot, the attendant made it seem they owned the property so we had to pay them 20.00. There is no signage, since they DONT OWN IT, and are ripping off their customers. We went to a bar down the street spent an amazing amount of money for my friends birthday.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Fatima 11 months ago on Google
    Wish I could give just half a star, which would only go towards being a black owned business. But just because you're black owned, should never mean, you giving THE WORST customer experience. Parking is horrible. The charge for parking in their tiny parking lot. The parking on the side street is residential, unless you want to get charged and towed for parking at another business. The decorum is small & ragedy. The service was horrible on Mar. 12. Waited 10 min and no one acknowledged us. Ppl say the food is great but...let me know when the chef takes their skills someplace else non-ghetto and I'll be sure to try their food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Khayyam “Yam” W. 1 year ago on Google
    I can honestly say that besides Pantheon, they may just have some of the 10 top lamb chops to offer locally. Expect great food and decent service. Please note that you will be somewhat in the “hood” lol; however, they will take care of you whether you get a carry out or decide to dine-in for the full nightclub-like experience.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 A J (. 2 years ago on Google
    It was nice here. The DJ had a nice set going, it wasn't crowded at all for brunch, there was valet parking available in the lot for $10.the food was pretty good, the steak was a little over done for the medium cook I requested, but it was still good, and seasoned well. My only complaint is that there was literally only one server working the entire floor and made the service so super slow, it was insane. But we all have our bad days. I'd still recommend 👌🏾
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Sunny O. 1 year ago on Google
    It was ok. Patdowns and purse searches at the door. Waitress/bartender friendly. Food looked good. (I did not eat.) Keep in mind that they have canceled the happy hour drinks. Only providing happy hour food.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Kat 2 years ago on Google
    The chicken was good. But the Alfredo fries was nasty. Will the sauce could of been better. And I have had better.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah H. 2 years ago on Google
    The mimosas are bomb and the customer service is honestly excellent. They are so nice and actually care about how you feel about the experience. Auburn the manager is super thoughtful and gave us free mimosas. And our waitress Bonnie is literally the best. Such a sweetheart. Love it here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ashley H. 2 years ago on Google
    Cort was our waitress, very nice, attentive, made sure our experience all around from the food to the drinks were all the way together. The food was delicious, and she even went out of her way to make my god sister birthday was special! I’d definitely have to come back here again! 🥰
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Vickie B. 2 years ago on Google
    Very nice restaurant food was the best and we road the mechanical bull
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Melkia H. 2 years ago on Google
    This place is for people in their twenties/early thirties. There are around seven free tables on the inside. You must get there early to claim one or stand around until someone leaves. Or, you can purchase an outside booth for $220 and they throw in a bottle of champagne. Inside booths are also available but they were sold out. You can wear anything. Their drinks are pricey. Lamb chops were $3.00 a piece but you must buy at least four. They were grilled and dripping in zip sauce. I was not impressed but my daughter would've been. Finally, I do not recommend this place for anyone forty and up.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Amina C. 2 years ago on Google
    The crowd is too young (20s to 30s) here for me so I'll do a carry out rather than dine in; because the food is all that. A tad on the expensive side but worth it. Real homemade mac n cheese & delicious lamb chops. I forgot we paid $10/person to get in and we had a long wait for our food so I'm taking a star for that.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 S. H. 11 months ago on Google
    Went for the "Boujie Brunch." My sister had the shrimp & grits. I had the lobster & grits. The lobster was sooooooo salty!! You can tell they used Quaker Oaks for the grits. They weren't even done and my food took longer. Bill was damn near $80 dollars for 2 entrees and a drink. Absolutely disgusting. 😩

  • 4/5 M F. 11 months ago on Google
    I ranked the service at 4 stars because some waitresses are better at customer service than others. Never had any issues here which says alot. I'm mid thirties and don't like bars or nightclubs. The place is small and fills up, so renting a booth is the only experience I've had. And I come often.

  • 5/5 Angelic T. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was amazing as well as the drinks! They lost a star mainly because of the portion size and the garlic rice, though it tasted AMAZING it was a little too crunchy to me. The wings were seasoned to perfection but cooked entirely too hard! They are whole wings (not WING DINGS like other places), but their very small. You don't have to cook them as long when their that small. Because of that, there was no meat on the bones, just all skin and crunch! However, you will NEVER go wrong with their pasta or macaroni!!! Their my all-time favorite!! Service was splendid and very hands-on. I will definitely be back and can't wait for the outside to open up in better weather!

  • 2/5 Rodnita D. 1 year ago on Google
    SMH my food looked good but it was very doughy and greasy 🫠⚰️ and the waiter a 3 no type of communication it’s only 12 ppl in here I counted so why you taking shots Turning up and not getting my order fixed I did t bother at this point than my friend salad was old and brown 😵🥱

  • 4/5 Whitney S F. 1 year ago on Google
    Auburn, the manager on duty was great. She got wind of a concern and was prompt to make sure our experience was optimal. Sunday brunch was good and the drinks were on point. I definitely won't object to visiting Views the next time I'm in Detroit.

  • 5/5 Hakaru K. 1 year ago on Google
    I've only been to the Brunch hours, but this place is definitely a vibe! Lamb chops and mimosa's were on point!

  • 1/5 Carroll M. 1 year ago on Google
    I went here today to have a drink 1 due to the stress of losing a brother yesterday my sister and I were basically thrown out for parking on part of city property the push was to make us park valet the area we parked was not views nor T Mobile per t-mobile..they are working together and we felt intimidated by two men approaching stating the drinks we ordered we will not get then intimidating us walking us out ad told my sister were not being me we know yall are older...😳tiny boppers called us old...

  • 4/5 London S. 4 years ago on Google
    They have Happy Hour specials nearly everyday and the food is pretty good. I went on Monday, $0.50 WHOLE wings!! The drinks are pretty standard and the food comes hot and fresh. The crowd gives you pretty much the club vibe, but you can also be ducked off to yourself watching the game with a decent meal. They play good music too, and some nights have live DJs (hip-hop).

  • 4/5 D N. 1 year ago on Google
    The mimosas tower was great. Also it was nice they had choices for people who don't eat meat. The food I ordered was good

  • 5/5 Ka'Myra H. 1 year ago on Google
    The young man tay who I valet with at this bar was exceptional, though the bar was very busy the wait time for my vehicle was not long at all he was very respectful and extremely high in good energy. He didn’t charge me an outrageous price and he was really polite!

  • 4/5 doc m. 1 year ago on Google
    First brunch at views , Loved the food as well as valet. Tay was really smooth and polite. Only thing i didn’t like was that we couldn’t eat on the inside we had to eat on outside.

  • 5/5 Jessiie B. 1 year ago on Google
    Stopped here after work to sit and eat. Paid $20 to get in. I don’t mind paying to get in to a club if I came to club but it’s kinda irritating sometimes when I just came for food. But I will say that I understand that’s how it is right now, just expressing that so that when it’s time to make some changes this is one to consider. A few waitresses were in sight when we walked in. One of them greeted me when she saw me. I asked her for a menu and she gave me one immediately. She also sat us immediately. I didn’t get her name. We ordered drinks and food. She checked on us a few times. And even from a distance. I really wish I knew her name. They played a lot of songs I loved. It was a great vibe for me. I always order Views on Uber eats and I have been there to hang out. There were other ppl there eating, dancing and drinking and smoking hookah. Great place for carry out or dine in if you like the bar scene.

  • 4/5 Gregory B. 2 years ago on Google
    Takes too long at times music is too loud, ratchet behavior. Very good lamb chops. Buy them be satisfied. I'm probably just an old soul. 🤷🏽‍♂️ They need a bigger kitchen. Not too mad at them no place is perfect

  • 5/5 Tiiaa B. 2 years ago on Google
    Man.... best lambchops in the city🤷🏽‍♀️🤣


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Amenities


  • Parking
    • ✓️ Valet parking
    • ✓️ Free parking lot
    • ✓️ Paid parking lot
    • ✓️ Free of charge street parking
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Quick bite
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Comfort food
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Happy-hour food
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Happy-hour drinks
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
    • ✓️ Catering
    • ✓️ Outside food allowed
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Kerbside pickup
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as Black-owned

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