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Vertical Detroit, Detroit, MI

Vertical Detroit

4.8
4.8
701 Reviews
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
Vertical Detroit opened its doors in 2015 under the expertise of James Lutfy and Remy Lutfy. Their combined fifty years of wine knowledge, obtained after owning the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, studying wines across the globe and simply having an absolute passion for it, gave Vertical Detroit the title of Downtown Detroit’s first high-end, wine-centric restaurant. Vertical Detroit serves as a wine bar/restaurant/retail space in the historic Paradise Valley district of Downtown Detroit. The space gives patrons a luxurious, yet comfortable atmosphere to enjoy quality wine, beer and liquor, paired with small plates, entrées and desserts. The wine bar concentrates on wine flights, specialty cocktails, shareable plates and retail sales. Vertical Detroit has something for everyone; whether you’re downtown for a casual drink, date night, catching up with friends, or stopping in after enjoying a show.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, American, Wine Bar

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (313) 732-9463

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Chef Matt Barnes

  • Neighborhood

    Detroit

  • Cross street

    Centre St and John R.

  • Parking details

    Detroit Opera House Parking lot, which across the street from the restaurant.

  • Public transit

    Kitty-Corner from Detroit Opera House

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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What 701 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Best Overall

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for fine wines

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Steakhouse

  • Detroit

    Best Overall

  • Detroit

    Best Ambiance

  • Detroit

    Great for fine wines

  • Detroit

    Steakhouse

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  1. MoniqueM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    I enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere. The food and drinks were good and the service staff was excellent.
  2. TiffaniM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful girls night out! Food and service were excellent!
  3. RyanB

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Enjoyed ourselves the charcuterie meat was dried out and the it was kinda basic for the money.
  4. FrequentDiner

    Detroit

    19 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal. The portions were perfect, temperature great. Our waiter was outstanding. Our wine glasses were never left empty! Wonderful evening!
  5. OpenTable Diner

    Toledo

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Book ahead to make sure you can dine here. We were heading to Fox Theatre with friends, and my daughter recommended this restaurant. Happy hour between five and seven offers a special menu. We chose salmon and deluxe hamburgers with fries. Helpful and friendly staff. Great place for adults to dine.
  6. Partyof8

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Our Pork Chop was a little salty. The Mushroom dish wasn’t liked and so was the Salmon with broth. The lady who was trying to check us out was having trouble to understand how to ring us with a combination of cash and credit card payments.
  7. JeffH

    San Antonio

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My work associate and I hosted 2 clients for dinner. We were seated on time and were told about the specials...tomahawk and pork chop, 2,500 different bottles of wine and the selection was very diverse in price, variety and geography. The food was excellent. We tried the grapes for an appetizer, delicious! We also shared 2 deserts and the doughnut cake was also excellent. I would not hesitate to entertain guests at vertical in future visits back to the motor city.
  8. JessicaC

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Unfortunately, the service was absolutely terrible. Our server was rude the entire time which was unfortunate. All of our food came out, undercooked as well.
  9. Greg

    New York Area

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Jay was excellent. The NY strip was one of the best I had ever had, Australian Wagyu.
  10. Malafita

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant continues to be a wonderful gem in the city. Extensive wine list to choose from, fantastic food, and the ambience is second to none. Looking forward to coming back as soon as possible.
  11. TeresaJ

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    The food was good. Limited options on the menu. Look at the menu before you go.
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sat at the bar for happy hour with my bestie- the mussels and house red wine were to die for 😋
  13. RevCCJ

    Cleveland

    4 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall1food5service1ambience1
    I was in town on business and looking for a fine dining experience. I did my research and secured a 5:15 reservation last Thursday. I paid the deposit. We arrived a few minutes prior to the reservation. We are professionals and were dressed in high end business attire. When we arrived the hostess located our reservation and asked us to follow her. She proceeds to walk us through an entirely empty restaurant with only 1 pair on the dinning room and take us to the bar area and place the 2 of us in the very back table for 4. I immediately told her that I had secured a reservation and I had not come for a bar experience but for a fine dining experience. She said “but we set this table aside for you.” I informed her it was unacceptable. She then said “but we have people with reservations.” I kindly reminded her that I too had a reservation. She then brought us back to the entirely empty dining room. We waited as she went to check for table availability. When she returned, and we had been standing in heels, she gestured us to a table for 2. It wasn’t until after she left I realized that we were seated next to the bathroom in an empty dining room. The ONLY thing I can attribute this too is race. Because when two scantily clad ladies entered the dining room they were seated next to us. They ended up asking the waitress to be moved to the bar for their dining experience because they knew they were not dressed appropriately. While my food was outstanding it is clear that Vertical Detroit prefer someone like me not dine at their restaurant. What a great impression of Detroit.
  14. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was 5 stars, from the staff to the ambiance and some of the most delicious food in the city. Perfect spot for a date night or to celebrate a special occasion.
  15. ScottH

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    A wonderful meal with amazing service. Parking was a nightmare because of several events going on in the area (not their fault, of course). The menu was a bit pricey for the area, but not too bad. We had a great time and will definitely return.
  16. EarlH

    Washington DC

    27 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food and service were great. I wish we had a bit more privacy. The tables were close together.
  17. Cmoney

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    The service and staff was amazing. The octopus was not good at all. The short ribs had no flavor. However the plantains and the black bean sauce was great.
  18. CherieB

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Pre-opera dinner. Excellent food and service. Great wine list. Highly recommend Lamb Strip
  19. ThreasaL

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and wine this was our first-time dining here will be back.
  20. DavidL

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    The Vertical is absolutely lovely. A charming atmosphere and beautiful decor. Everyone was delightful and the service was very good but I wanted more time to talk with my guest and a water refill and check in happened every 10-15 mins. The food was delicious; the porch chop was to DIE FOR!! Tender, perfectly seasoned, perfect temp and abundant portion. The delicious shrimp entree was in a delicious broth with fresh vegetables but I needed grits to make it a meal. The plantain is not a traditional preparation but I loved it with the black bean purée and pickled veggies. The Caesar salad dressing was so good I wanted MORE! We’ll be back! Beautiful atmosphere and delicious food. Thank you!
  21. Phylly

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Excellent choice for ambience, good wine and food. I've always enjoyed myself whether dining, getting appetizers or having a drink.
  22. MadisonD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall3food5service2ambience3
    The food was amazing! Absolutely worth the price for the quality, and the cocktails and wine selections were outstanding. The service was very slow, however. Overall a fantastic experience.
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    First time …ambience, Fabulously decadent food & lovely service ! Great value $$
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Gordon and Iesha made our dining experience very special. Such a unique ambience. We cannot wait to return. A Beautiful Evening!!!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Teresa was amazing!!!!!!
  26. MichaelL

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New York strip is the best steak I ever had! Good wine selection and very good desert. Only downside was finding that “market price” of steak was $150.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best Charcuterie Board in the city! Loved this place. All of the food was fantastic.
  28. DonnaV

    Chicago

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing wine by the glass and bottle lists. Food was great and the space is modern with an intimate wine bar feel.
  29. Candi

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food here is like nothing I’ve experienced before. The flavors all work together so well together to make for a dinning experience like I’ve never had. Their specialty drinks are very good. The whole experience, from the greeting at the door to leaving was SO memorable. Will definitely be back
  30. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took my boyfriend here to celebrate his birthday- we walk past it often leaving the parking garage located across from it when going to the Music Hall or Stadium for events. The ambiance was amazing- from the walls, to the lighting, to the bar area. The service and first impression was absolutely breathtaking. The hostess were efficient, did coat check and notifies us of areas where to watch our steps and pointed out different areas of the facility. Our server, was beyond informative and knowledgeable, made great recommendations and was sure to explain in depth when answering any of our questions. This was worth every dollar it is priced for. The lamb was absolutely tasteful; the double bone-in pork chop was super savory and paired well with the grits and greens. From the drinks to the wine, AMAZING!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nice place
  32. ChristopherH

    Detroit

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Katie, who waited on us, was amazing! Remy, Gordon and staff (especially HAWK) make you feel like you are a part of the family. Best pork chop we've ever had and the whole branzino was truly special.
  33. KristenN

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Late dinner after a show with friends. Nice selection of items on the menu from appetizers to desserts. The food was excellent and I would highly recommend this restaurant. Amazing wine selection! The waiter was very attentive and welcoming. We will definitely dine here again.
  34. WendyC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely delicious. Our server was very knowledgeable, made great suggestions and appreciated our need to get to an event nearby. The food was exceptional - we will definitely be back.
  35. DinaK

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Jaimie was great . Very attentive. Wonderful experience
  36. WillF

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All of the food was really great, the service was awesome, and the atmosphere was amazing!
  37. AmandaK

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was superb!
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Never disappoints, pork chop was fabulous, mouth watering. Service is always kin point.
  39. TammyB

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great place close to Opera House. Good Food ...good service. Could use better door signage.
  40. KristyN

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Everything was great . The Hostess seemed annoyed and was a bit rude to us when we arrived at our reservation a little early .

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Vertical Detroit is rated 4.8 stars by 701 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 19 times today
Google Map for Vertical Detroit

1538 Centre St, Detroit, MI 48226-2119

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Centre St and John R.

  • Neighborhood

    Detroit

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Steakhouse, American, Wine Bar

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    Detroit Opera House Parking lot, which across the street from the restaurant.

  • Public transit

    Kitty-Corner from Detroit Opera House

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Chef Matt Barnes

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

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