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Dry-aged ribeye, hash browns and tableside Caesar in a 1912 building.
Editor tip
Reservations through OpenTable. Cocktail bar takes walk-ins; private dining for groups.
CuisineSteakhouse
Price$$$$
Tasting menu$120-200
HoursMon-Thu 16:00-22:00, Fri-Sat 16:00-23:00, Sun 16:00-22:00
ChefRyan Prentiss
Book ahead2 weeks
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Must order: Dry-aged ribeye, hash browns and tableside Caesar in a 1912 building.

Tip: Reservations through OpenTable. Cocktail bar takes walk-ins; private dining for groups.

Location

Address: 1145 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226

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