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Central Kitchen + Bar, Detroit, MI

Central Kitchen + Bar

4.8 (657)
$30 and under
American
660 Woodward Ave Ste 4A, Detroit, MI 48226-3586

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for brunch
Central Kitchen + Bar features contemporary American cuisine in a casual and welcoming environment. With recognizable bar food serving as the foundation for our menu, our executive chef has given a new spin to the classics, upgrading them with inventive taste combinations using local and seasonal ingredients. Guests will be pleased to see that we have something that appeals to everyone. From the selection of our purveyors of produce and meats, to creating our own infusions for our hand crafted cocktails, we are committed to offering our guests the highest quality products from start to finish.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christina Stanco
  • Catering
    If you are interested in Central Kitchen + Bar catering an event for you please reach out to Kevin at ksm@centraldetroit.com
  • Private party facilities
    If you are interested in hosting a private event at Central Kitchen + Bar please reach out to Kevin at ksm@centraldetroit.com
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Detroit
  • Cross street
    Cadillac Square and Woodward Ave
  • Parking details
    We offer 2 hour validation parking in the Detroit 2 garage, located off of Congress St. Please ask the host for your validation ticket before leaving the restaurant.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

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What 657 people are saying

Central Kitchen + Bar 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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for brunch

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Lively

  • Detroit

    Great for brunch

  • Detroit

    Lively

  • Detroit

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Central Kitchen + Bar offers a vibrant atmosphere with "always good" food and a "friendly and accommodating" staff. Guests rave about the "life changing" carrot cake, while the seasonal menu keeps offerings fresh. Despite occasional slow bar service, the "great ambiance" and "wonderful experience" make it a popular choice downtown.

657 Reviews
  1. Sally

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nia A was the absolute best and made our experience so wonderful

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  2. Celia

    Indiana2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great vibe and even better food. We had the chicken sandwich and smash burger. Both were phenomenal. They won an award for the chicken sandwich, and I could see why. The batter was perfectly seasoned, crispy, and not too thick. Their herb fries with truffle aoili were delicious. The house chips and bistro sauce were also good. The service was friendly and quick. We went on a Saturday evening and were able to get a table for 2 easily. The ambiance was casual but nice with good music and tvs for sports. We will be back again to try other menu items.

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  3. Jillian

    Detroit3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 11, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Too loud for dinner. Wait till 9 PM to pump up the volume

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  4. Natia

    Detroit1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Central is always a vibe and the food is ALWAYS good. It’s refreshing to call CKB a mainstay when so many restaurants come and go in the city.

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  5. Michael VIP

    Detroit7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Ordered the flatbread and steak bite to share. Great choice. Food and service are great. Price is very fair. Can’t wait to go back.

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  6. Kelcie

    Denver13 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful waitress and great food! Everything was delicious.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Atlanta1 review

    4.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice experience! I enjoyed the vibe . I would definitely come back.

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  8. StephenB

    Detroit2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, excellent service, absolutely recommended this restaurant!

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  9. Kevin

    Detroit5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great time last night- food was spectacular and a great value. Cool location, if anything our server was over attentive ;) Great place, highly recommended

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  10. Erin VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a great experience!! The entire staff was friendly and accommodating. The food was outstanding! Highly recommend.

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FAQs

Central Kitchen + Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (313) 963-9000.

Central Kitchen + Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 657 OpenTable diners.

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

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 8 times today
Google Map for Central Kitchen + Bar

660 Woodward Ave Ste 4A, Detroit, MI 48226-3586

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Cadillac Square and Woodward Ave
  • Neighborhood
    Detroit
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat 12:00 pm–2:30 pm Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm Lunch Wed–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    We offer 2 hour validation parking in the Detroit 2 garage, located off of Congress St. Please ask the host for your validation ticket before leaving the restaurant.
  • Executive chef
    Christina Stanco
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Phone number
  • Catering
    If you are interested in Central Kitchen + Bar catering an event for you please reach out to Kevin at ksm@centraldetroit.com
  • Private party facilities
    If you are interested in hosting a private event at Central Kitchen + Bar please reach out to Kevin at ksm@centraldetroit.com
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