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Address:
100 Townsend Street
Birmingham, MI 48009

Neighborhood:
Detroit

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $50 and over

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Rugby Grille Details

Dining Style: Fine Dining
Website: http://www.RugbyGrille.com
Email: rugbygrille@townsendhotel.com
Phone: (248) 642-5999
Hours of Operation: Breakfast: Daily: 6:30am - 10:30am; Brunch: Sunday: 10:30am - 3:00pm; Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 10:30am - 3:00pm; Light Menu: Daily: 3:00pm - 5:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - Midnight, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 1:00am
Payment Options: AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American
Executive Chef: Jim Bologna
Dress Code: Business Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
Catering: The Townsend Hotel provides a wide variety of venues to accommodate your needs.
Private Party Facilities: Private Party options available
Private Party Contact: Keith Schofield (248) 642-5999 x70

Getting there

Cross Street: Pierce & Merrill
Parking: Valet

A word from Rugby Grille

The Rugby Grille, located inside Birmingham’s Townsend Hotel offers a true, memorable-dining experience. It features beautiful art, intimate tables, world-class service and culinary magic by executive chef Jim Bologna. The menu changes frequently and with the seasons and features the very best in… beef, seafood, poultry and salads. Conveniently located in the Metro Detroit area in close proximity to Troy, Birmingham, Royal Oak, West Bloomfield, Clawson, Beverly Hills and Southfield; the opportunity to tantalize your palate could never be closer. The Rugby Grille is ranked as one of the Top Ten restaurants in the United States and the Best Restaurants in Michigan by Zagat’s Restaurant Guide and is one of those restaurants that will keep you coming back week after week. Continued

Rugby Grille

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75 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

75 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.1 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

special occasion(37)
romantic(19)
neighborhood gem(18)

fit for foodies(17)
great for brunch(11)
notable wine list(8)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (75)

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

It was very quiet, not used

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Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"It was very quiet, not used to the early morning crowd. Food was yummy as always! Can't wait for the little patio to open, it's about time!"

Dined on 04/14/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, neighborhood gem

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everything was fantastic.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/04/2012

2010

Dined on 04/04/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Everything was fantastic. Thanks so much."

Dined on 04/04/2012

2010

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Not the Usual

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Dined on 04/05/2012

2003

Dined on 04/05/2012

2003

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"We have dined there many times. This last time was a little disappointing with the kitchen out of several main menu items. Our server also was off hi mark; seemingly put off by any extra request."

Dined on 04/05/2012

2003

Special Features: notable wine list, special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Table was a little small,a

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Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Table was a little small,a little squeezes it to the table next to you.Food was very good."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great food, great wine, just

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Dined on 03/18/2012

2007

Dined on 03/18/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great food, great wine, just makes for a lovely, romantic evening!"

Dined on 03/18/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

I loved the ambience, the

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Dined on 03/17/2012

2010

Dined on 03/17/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"I loved the ambience, the food and the service. I will definitely be returning in the future. Each person in our party of four thoroughly enjoyed the experience."

Dined on 03/17/2012

2010

Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, special occasion, great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very small place. You will

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Dined on 03/16/2012

2009

Dined on 03/16/2012

2009

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Very small place. You will be dining in a hotel. Not bad but not good either because I am not much of a person who enjoys eating in a hotel I am not staying at."

Dined on 03/16/2012

2009

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent food, great atmosphere

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/04/2012

2008

Dined on 03/04/2012

2008

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Excellent food, great atmosphere and the BEST waiter we have ever had anywhere. We would definitely recommend this restaurant for a special night out."

Dined on 03/04/2012

2008

Special Features: special occasion

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

The Rugby Grille is one of

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/26/2012

2010

Dined on 02/26/2012

2010

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"The Rugby Grille is one of our favorite places to go for brunch when we have a group in town. We are not a fan of the all you can eat because none of us eat that much and it is a waste. We really enjoy the variety of menu items. Also the Crab Benedict is something I have ordered in many restaurants in many cities and Te Rugby Grille has one of the best anywhere."