If there was any criticism it would be that it does feel a little crowded and noisey- but then again if they had less tables we may not have gotten a reservation and would have missed out completely. Next time, I am skipping the starter and leaving space! We were out quite quickly, by our choice, but the restaurant was already filling for the second seating. With some new craves, and all of your faves, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews has options for the. We saw the tasting plate come out and it looked terrific. Hurry in to try limited time gourmet burgers and more. The food is quite rich and unfortunately we weren't able to fit a dessert even though every one of them was tempting.
The wine list is predominately French so it can be tricky to find something you will like, but the friendly and efficient waitress was happy to advise. I don't know why they give you a knife for the duck it falls off the bone in a tender and juicy forkful. The food was sensational - we had the prawn bisque special, and zucchini flowers for starters barramundi and duck confit for mains.
We went on a cold wintery Saturday night and it was full at 6pm.
Support local journalism and become a digital subscriber to the Free Press.You have to book for this local favourite and they have two seatings which is why this restaurant has lasted the distance in a seasonal place like Avalon Beach. Expected to start up in 2022 is weekend brunch and Sunday hours.Ĭontact Detroit Free Press food writer Sue Selasky and send food and restaurant news to: 31 or Follow on Twitter. The Statler French-American Bistro at 313 Park, Detroit hours are 4-10 p.m. The restaurant group opened Barleycorn's Public House in Shelby Township, the Birmingham Pub in Birmingham, and the Bronze Door in Grosse Pointe Farms this year.
It's also the fourth restaurant the JRVG, widely known for its Andiamo Italian restaurants, that opened this year. The Statler French-American is the third restaurant in Detroit for the JVRG which now has 22 restaurants in its portfolio. “We are excited to be opening this new concept restaurant in the city of Detroit and look forward to opening our third restaurant in the city.”įirst announced in September 2020, this is a new concept for Vicari’s restaurant group. “The Statler Bistro will bring an elevated and unique dining experience to the city in a distinctive atmosphere with an exceptional menu and bar,” Joe Vicari, president of the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group said in a news release announcing the opening. Brewed coffee and espresso along with freshly baked pastries will also be available in the market. Overseeing the menu is Daniel Scannell, a certified master chef, and Jim Oppat, the JVRG corporate executive chef.Īlong with the bistro is a market set to offer groceries and packaged meals to take home or eat at one of the market's bistro tables. The market is expected to open in the next few weeks. A Fromage du jour is a tasting of a selection of cheeses served with dried fruits, honeycomb, and lavash crackers. Other menu highlights are endive and red wine-poached pear salad with whipped chèvre and candied walnuts, steak au poivre, and shrimp Dijon. a scallop dish in wine sauce, and Bouillabaisse Provence, a French seafood stew. On the entree side are steak frites (steak and fries), Coquilles St. There are hors d'oeuvres of steak tartare, foie gras and country pate. More: Detroiters are generous when it comes to tipping on online restaurant ordersĪ glance at the online menu billed as a modern take on bistro classics and contemporary twists on French cuisine, lists familiar classics. More: Popular Corktown noodle spot Ima moving to former Gold Cash Gold space
The patio will be open, weather permitting, with portable heaters and fire pits, year-round, with views of nearby Grand Circus Park and the Detroit skyline. Inside the Statler, there is seating for 165 amid décor with a European flair, according to a news release. It’s named after the historic Statler Hotel that once occupied the site. The restaurant is located on the corner of Washington Boulevard and West Grand River.
The newest restaurant set to debut on Thursday in downtown Detroit is the Statler French-American Bistro.įrom the Joe Vicari Restaurant Group (JVRG), the Statler will occupy half of the ground floor of the City Club Apartments CBD in downtown Detroit.