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Rugby Grille, Birmingham, MI

Rugby Grille

4.6
4.6
1193 Reviews
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
100 Townsend Street, Birmingham, MI 48009

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Good for business meals
Carry out is available! To place an order please call 248-642-5999

Voted by OpenTable diners as one of the Best Overall Contemporary American Cuisine in Detroit in 2016, you’ve come to the right place!

The Rugby Grille Restaurant located inside Birmingham Michigan’s Townsend Hotel offers a memorable-dining experience. It features beautiful art, intimate tables and a private bar, world-class service and the culinary expertise of our talented team. The menu changes seasonally and features the very best in USDA prime beef, seafood, poultry and salads. The Rugby Grille features monthly events including wine dinners.

The Rugby Grille has been recognized with the following awards: the coveted AAA Four Diamond award, the Forbes Travel Guide "Recommended" rating as well as the very exclusive Wine Spectator "Two Glass Best of Award" of Excellence since 2016.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Breakfast, Burgers
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (248) 642-5999
  • Website
    https://www.rugbygrille.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Catering
    The Townsend Hotel provides a wide variety of venues to accommodate your needs. Our brand new Clancy Room can accommodate up to 30 for a Rugby Grille private dinner. Please call for specific details.
  • Private party facilities
    The Rugby Grille is the perfect place to host a variety of events such as corporate business dinners, birthday celebrations, wedding showers, and engagement celebrations.
  • Location
    100 Townsend Street, Birmingham, MI 48009
  • Neighborhood
    Birmingham
  • Cross street
    Pierce & Townsend Street
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available at restaurant entrance (100 Townsend Street) or two hour complimentary parking at the Pierce Street Garage which is located right next door.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 1,193 people are saying

Rugby Grille reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.6
4.6 based on all time ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 3.2Value

Noise • Moderate

1,193 Reviews

  1. Super VIP

    Detroit64 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service from start to finish! The cob chicken salad was very good.

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  2. JenniferMalallah

    Detroit7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Overall, it was a great experience, but the menu could use a few changes. I ordered a Burrata salad and was served only half of the Burrata. This ruined the experience for me, as the joy of Burrata is in opening it and watching the cheese ooze out. Additionally, the arugula was a bit wilted. The menu could be more versatile, with more pasta options like Carbonara, mushroom truffle pasta, and Lemon lobster Risotto It would also be great to see more steak options, such as Wagyu and Kobe, and perhaps add caviar to the menu. While the food was generally good and the desserts were delicious, the crème brûlée could be creamier. Despite these issues, I love the restaurant and will return.

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  3. JonT VIP

    Detroit104 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The overall experience was excellent. The server did a very good job. The food was very good and prepared as requested.

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  4. Jgamma1980s

    Detroit33 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on July 17, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I went for breakfast this week with my uncle. We had Abigail as our server and she was fantastic! Avocado toast, lox, fruit salad were all super fresh and delicious. Coffee was excellent as usual. This is the very best place around for breakfast and lunch, in my opinion. The service is consistently top notch, the food is always fresh and amazingly prepared, and ambience is perfect whether is is for everyday dining, business meeting or special occasion. Thanks for another great experience!

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  5. OpenTable Diner VIP

    Chicago2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined on July 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    Wasn’t great, definitely not worth the price. We were initially seated in the area outside the restaurant and it was way too loud because of a party seated next to us. We asked to be moved and were given a table in the middle of the dining room area that had a bunch of occupied tables near us. Could have done a booth off to the side, or even the back room. And the food was good / not great, and it's priced to be great.

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  6. AlanB

    Detroit6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very nice restaurant, went for brunch during the week. Decent selection and very good.

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  7. JonT VIP

    Detroit104 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The overall experience was very good. The food was excellent. The server did a great job!

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  8. Honesty

    Detroit4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Wonderful food wonderful waiter would highly recommend

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  9. AnnW VIP

    Detroit12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service was spectacular. Very kind and friendly each time we go

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  10. RickD VIP

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Dinner with Michael at the bar was superb. Food was served hot and timely. Fantastic experience, and be sure to try the Seafood Fettuccini. Hot with lots of lobster. Amazing…..

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FAQs

Rugby Grille offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (248) 642-5999.

Rugby Grille is rated 4.6 stars by 1193 OpenTable diners.

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Google Map for Rugby Grille

100 Townsend Street, Birmingham, MI 48009

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Pierce & Townsend Street
  • Neighborhood
    Birmingham
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Daily 7:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American, Breakfast, Burgers
  • Dining style
    Fine Dining
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet parking is available at restaurant entrance (100 Townsend Street) or two hour complimentary parking at the Pierce Street Garage which is located right next door.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, High Tea, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.rugbygrille.com/
  • Phone number
    (248) 642-5999
  • Catering
    The Townsend Hotel provides a wide variety of venues to accommodate your needs. Our brand new Clancy Room can accommodate up to 30 for a Rugby Grille private dinner. Please call for specific details.
  • Private party facilities
    The Rugby Grille is the perfect place to host a variety of events such as corporate business dinners, birthday celebrations, wedding showers, and engagement celebrations.
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