The Apparatus Room

Name: The Apparatus Room
Address: 250 W Larned St, Detroit, MI, United States, 48226
Telephone: (313) 800-5600
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (3830)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

250 W Larned St, Detroit, MI 48226

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2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

Good for groups
Good for special occasions
Charming

As a cornerstone of Detroit’s dining scene, The Apparatus Room welcomes hotel guests and locals alike to connect, indulge, and discover the flavors of the city. Located in on the ground floor of the Detroit Foundation Hotel, The Apparatus Room offers a vibrant dining experience that seamlessly blends iconic New American cuisine with the spirit of Detroit. Featuring bold flavors, seasonal ingredients, and locally sourced products, each dish is thoughtfully crafted to celebrate the city’s culinary heritage while embracing contemporary innovation.
From energizing breakfasts to satisfying lunches and refined dinners, The Apparatus Room delivers a menu that is as dynamic as its setting. Guests can savor comforting classics alongside inventive creations, all paired with a curated selection of wines, craft beers, and signature cocktails in an atmosphere that celebrates the spirit of the city.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Oyster Bar
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(313) 800-5600
Website
https://detroitfoundationhotel.com/apparatus-room/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Rece Hogerheide
Catering
For event or larger party inquiries, please email sales@detroitfoundationhotel.com for additional details.<br /><br />Detroit Foundation is a one-of-a-kind location for a variety of events, including corporate gatherings, dining and standing receptions.
Private party facilities
For private dining inquiries, email ARReservations1@detroitfoundationhotel.com. Our spaces area available for daytime or evening meetings and events. For larger meetings and restaurant buyouts reach out to sales@detroitfoundationhotel.com to inquire about our larger spaces.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (313) 800-5600

Location
250 W Larned St, Detroit, MI 48226
Neighborhood
Detroit
Cross street
Washington Blvd.
Parking details
Street Parking, TCF Center Parking Garage, Public Parking Lot
Public transit
Detroit People Mover, QLine, Bus Line
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

TIKI PARTY - Island flavor, Detroit swagger
$40.00 per person
Prepaid
Jul 24, 2025 only
6:00 PM
Get Lei’d at the Ultimate Summer Bash! TIKI PARTY | Presented by Two James Distillery & Detroit Foundation Hotel July 24 | 6–9PM | The Borgman Room $40 + tax & gratuity Tropical vibes meet Detroit spirit at this one-night-only island escape. Sip on three exclusive Tiki-inspired cocktails crafted with Two James’ finest spirits, and enjoy tastes of rare pours straight from the distillery. Chef Rece Hogerheide will be serving up tiki-style bites, while DJ Silky Grooves keeps the energy flowing with sun-soaked sounds. Wear your boldest Hawaiian shirt—or snag one from our Vintage on-site store—and browse through records and retro finds being sold by Silky Grooves Vintage & Vinyl. Plus: Complimentary leis for all Cigars by Shade Cigar Co. (to-go or terrace-ready) Two James merch for sale A chance to win concert tickets from St. Andrews Hall Island flavor, Detroit swagger. Don’t miss it!

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Popular dishes

West Coast Oyster$6.00
house hot sauce, seaweed vinaigrette
East Coast Oyster$5.00
house hot sauce, seaweed mignonette
Daily Crudo$18.00
avocado, radish, aguachile
Smoked Whitefish Dip$18.00
smoked halibut, sourdough, hot dilly beans
Red Swimming Crab$22.00
miso, cucumber, scallion
Chilled Lobster$25.00
passionfruit, burnt citrus, pepper mash
Plateau$100.00
2 west coast oysters, 2 east coast oysters, crudo, smoked whitefish dip, red swimming crab, chilled lobster, accoutrements

Starters

Heritage Sourdough Bread
- Pimento Cheese$12.00
- Ricotta, Garlic Confit, Maitake, Espelette$14.00
- House Charcuterie Selection, Preserves$18.00
Crispy Cauliflower$13.00
gochujang, pickled red onion, lime crema
Fried Maitake$14.00
chicken-fried, citrus, brie
Duck Confit$18.00
butter bean, shallot vinaigrette, herbs

Salads

GEM CAESAR SALAD $18.00
gem lettuce, parmigiana reggiano, black pepper bread crumb, caesar dressing, anchovy
CITRUS SALAD$20.00
winter citrus, avocado, champagne vinaigrette, salmon roe, crispy rice, shaved fennel
CARROT SALAD$14.00
za'atar carrots, carrot ribbons, hazelnut dukkah, fall radish, pomegranate

Pastas & Grains

FORAGER'S GNOCCHI $26.00
seasonal mushroom, parmigiana reggiano, 24-month comte mornay
BEET RISOTTO $22.00
beet, pickled squash, arugula, parmigiana reggiano
LAMB SUGO A LA CHITARRA$26.00
ham sweet farms lamb ragu, local calabrian chili, passata, ricotta salata, anchovy
Lobster Radiatore$32.00
sofrito, chili crunch, chervil

Mains

"SCALLOPED" DAIKON & MUSHROOM$22.00
roasted daikon radish & trumpet mushroom, artichoke puree, scallion agrodolce
SCALLOPS$55.00
charred kohlrabi puree, benton's country ham, celeriac remoulade, seedlings farms apples
ROASTED HERITAGE CHICKEN $28.00
carrot, golden raisin, chermoulah, za'atar
SMOKED MICHIGAN HERITAGE PORK CHOP$36.00
chestnut puree, seedlings farms apples, pearl onion, sauce robert, apple syrup
MORAINE PARK FARMS BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB$38.00
smoked butternut squash puree, spinach & warm bacon vinaigrette, fried celery root, stout jam jus
Flank Steak$38.00
potato pave, spring vegetables, natural jus

To Share

Moraine Park Farms Dry-Aged Cote De Beouf$125.00
bone-in ribeye, escarole, tartiflette *for 2, limited availability

Sides & Accompaniments

Potato Tartiflette $14.00
house bacon, leek, triple creme cheese
Broccolini$12.00
bagna cauda, yuzu, hazelnut
Cauliflower$10.00
black tahini, turmeric pickle, celery heart

What 3,830 people are saying

The Apparatus Room reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.8Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Contemporary American
Detroit
Contemporary American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

The Apparatus Room offers a "gorgeous space" with a "beautiful restaurant" ambiance and "amazing atmosphere." Guests appreciate the "outstanding" food and "excellent" service, with standout dishes like the "smashburger" and "lamb pastrami Reuben." While service speed varies, the friendly staff and unique setting make it a "great experience."

3,830 Reviews

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Andrew VIP
Philadelphia County2 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food, great service, and really cool space! Would definitely return.
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Kaile
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very much enjoyed my first time here! Food was great, staff were accommodating and kind. Looking forward to my next visit.
The Apparatus RoomResponded 2 days ago
Thanks for the review, Kaile! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your first visit to The Apparatus Room. It's always a pleasure to know that our team's efforts to provide excellent service and quality food are appreciated. We're looking forward to your next visit and promise to keep up the good work. Thanks again for your kind words!
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Joanne
Toronto / Ontario3 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
The restaurant was hot and although some peoples food was good, others was disappointing. Everyone’s food was luke warm.
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Cedric
Detroit / Eastern Michigan17 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Gorgeous space! Food was good but not spectactular. Service was slow despite the low number of patrons. But our server, Amber was the best!
The Apparatus RoomResponded 4 days ago
Hi Cedric, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at The Apparatus Room. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our space and food. We always aim to provide a great dining experience, so it's wonderful to know that you appreciated our service despite the lower volume of patrons. Your feedback is valuable to us and we hope to see you again soon! Best, The Management Team
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Diane VIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan41 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 5, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful dining experience. Our menu selections were excellent and Kate made our dining experience wonderful. We also had an opportunity to be assisted by Peter, who has always been amazing and extrmemly helpful to us.
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Timothy
Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first anniversary and both the Apparatus Room and the Detroit Foundation Hotel made it so special. On the reservation, we mentioned it was where we had our first date and the fact we had been together for a year. The management made us feel like royalty last night. We had a superb server (Emily) and house sommelier (Alex) to serve us a perfect meal. All dishes were served at the proper temperature. We enjoyed excellent wine paired nicely with the meal. We enjoyed the crudo, fresh oysters, the house sourdough bread, and Caesar Salad. The gnocchi and beef tournedos were quickly devoured. The ambience of the dining room with its beautiful bar and open kitchen gave a sense of purpose and being somewhere special. The history of the building as the Detroit Fire Department headquarters explained the unique features of.
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Yvette
Unspecified1 review
5.0
Dined on July 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance was awesome and the service was amazing.
The Apparatus RoomResponded on July 3, 2025
Hello! So happy to hear that you enjoyed your time with us. Looking forward to hosting you again! Cheers! If we can be of any assistance moving forward, please let us know!
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Lina
Orange County1 review
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went here for brunch with my husband and brother-in-law and we had the best service. Forgot the name of the waiter but he was outstanding.
The Apparatus RoomResponded on June 30, 2025
Hey Lina, We're thrilled to hear that you and your family had a great brunch experience at The Apparatus Room! It's wonderful to know that our service made your visit extra special. We always strive to provide the best service, and it's rewarding to hear that we've been successful. Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back for another memorable brunch! The Management Team
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Loai
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 27, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Good food. Service was a little slow in the beginning but got better as dinner went on. Their house wines aren’t too impressive. I didn’t realize they had an extension wine collection until I walked past their wine room on my way to bathroom towards end of evening. They should really publish their wine list online so we know it’s even available.
The Apparatus RoomResponded on July 1, 2025
Thanks for the review, Loai. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed the food and found our service to be improving over the course of your visit. We understand your concerns about the speed of our service and the quality of our house wines. We'll certainly take your feedback into consideration as we continually strive to improve. We're glad you found our wine collection impressive and we hope you'll visit again soon. Thanks again for your feedback.
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Norma
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
3.0
Dined on June 23, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 2
It was very warm in the restaurant, definitely not cool enough. It was noisy, and overpriced.
The Apparatus RoomResponded on June 25, 2025
Thanks for the feedback, Norma. We're sorry to hear that you found our restaurant not comfortable enough, and the noise level too high. We strive to provide a comfortable and enjoyable atmosphere for our guests, and we'll definitely take your comments into consideration. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our food, but we understand that value is also important. We hope to have the opportunity to serve you again and provide a more comfortable experience. Sincerely, The Management Team.
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FAQs

The Apparatus Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (313) 800-5600.

The Apparatus Room is rated 4.6 stars by 3830 OpenTable diners.

The Apparatus Room does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 39 times today

Experiences are available.

250 W Larned St, Detroit, MI 48226

Additional information

Cross street
Washington Blvd.
Neighborhood
Detroit
Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Mon–Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Mon–Fri 7:00 am–10:30 am Sat, Sun 7:00 am–2:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Oyster Bar
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Street Parking, TCF Center Parking Garage, Public Parking Lot
Public transit
Detroit People Mover, QLine, Bus Line
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Rece Hogerheide
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
https://detroitfoundationhotel.com/apparatus-room/
Phone number
(313) 800-5600
Catering
For event or larger party inquiries, please email sales@detroitfoundationhotel.com for additional details.<br /><br />Detroit Foundation is a one-of-a-kind location for a variety of events, including corporate gatherings, dining and standing receptions.
Private party facilities
For private dining inquiries, email ARReservations1@detroitfoundationhotel.com. Our spaces area available for daytime or evening meetings and events. For larger meetings and restaurant buyouts reach out to sales@detroitfoundationhotel.com to inquire about our larger spaces.
Private party contact
Private Event Coordinator: (313) 800-5600

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The Apparatus Room

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About this restaurant

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TIKI PARTY - Island flavor, Detroit swagger

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Smash Burger

FORAGER'S GNOCCHI

Biscuits & Gravy

Raw Bar

West Coast Oyster$6.00

East Coast Oyster$5.00

Daily Crudo$18.00

Smoked Whitefish Dip$18.00

Red Swimming Crab$22.00

Chilled Lobster$25.00

Plateau$100.00

Starters

Heritage Sourdough Bread

Crispy Cauliflower$13.00

Fried Maitake$14.00

Duck Confit$18.00

Salads

GEM CAESAR SALAD $18.00

CITRUS SALAD$20.00

CARROT SALAD$14.00

Pastas & Grains

FORAGER'S GNOCCHI $26.00

BEET RISOTTO $22.00

LAMB SUGO A LA CHITARRA$26.00

Lobster Radiatore$32.00

Mains

"SCALLOPED" DAIKON & MUSHROOM$22.00

SCALLOPS$55.00

ROASTED HERITAGE CHICKEN $28.00

SMOKED MICHIGAN HERITAGE PORK CHOP$36.00

MORAINE PARK FARMS BRAISED BEEF SHORT RIB$38.00

Flank Steak$38.00

To Share

Moraine Park Farms Dry-Aged Cote De Beouf$125.00

Sides & Accompaniments

Potato Tartiflette $14.00

Broccolini$12.00

Cauliflower$10.00

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Review summary

FAQs

Does The Apparatus Room offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is The Apparatus Room restaurant rated?

Does The Apparatus Room offer gift cards?

Is The Apparatus Room currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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