Bitter Truth

4.3

8 Reviews

$31 to $50

Barbecue

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Great for creative cocktails
Good for special occasions
Charming

Intimate cocktail lounge with an Art Deco vibe. Perfect for date night, a celebration with friends or just a cozy retreat. Enjoy a cocktail from our curated menu, paired with genuine smokehouse barbecue.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Barbecue, Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Phone number
(734) 340-2381
Website
https://bittertruthlounge.com/
Dress code
Business Casual

Location
207 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197-5440
Neighborhood
Ypsilanti
Parking details
None

What 8 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3

4.3 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.5Service
4.6Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

8 Reviews

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Tim
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was great to see the previous Red Rock BBQ in downtown Ypsi reopen as the Bitter Truth. The new decor provided a relaxed and warm atmosphere. The restaurant exuded a chill ambiance with a major positive being that there were no big screen TV's to take away from the setting. The menu was primarily BBQ fare and carried over the excellent taste and hearty portions from Red Rock. The cocktail list was solid and the whiskey sour and Paper Plane that my wife and I had were outstanding. The only small nit that I had was that the side item menu was a bit limited but our server informed us that the menu would be expanding little by little. Overall an excellent dining experience at the Bitter Truth and we for sure will be back!
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Gary
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service, excellent food. The drinks were well mixed with a god balance. Waiting to see if they do more signature cocktails, maybe something to play off the smoky flavors of the barbecue like scotch or mezcal. Definitely a good date spot. Garbage Fries and Barbecutrie Board are real winners.
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Donna
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Lovely spot to sit and enjoy good conversation and great background music. Staff is great! Make sure to try the burnt ends!
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Tom
Chicago
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great place to enjoy drinks and some great BBQ. The atmosphere strikes a balance between cool and intimate, making it ideal for a quiet date night. Dim lighting, comfortable seating, and no overwhelming noise create a space where conversation flows easily. If you’re looking for delicious food, fantastic drinks, and a stylish yet relaxed setting, check out Bitter Truth
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Emma
Cancun
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The service was wonderful at our table, our server was so pleasant. The sides were delicious and the cornbread was truly the highlight of the meal. We order the trifecta and the ribs were so dry, same with the brisket. We’ve been guests at red rock before, so we were expecting something even better considering the price influx of everything and it didn’t met our expectations.
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Will
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 18, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We are glad you are back! We enjoyed the new ambiente and old treats like the burned ends!!!
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Vonny
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on October 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
we went during the week for a quiet drink and snacks. drinks and food was fantastic and loved the couch seatings
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Deanna
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The restaurant is beautiful! Great ambiance, wonderful drinks, yummy food, very attentive staff...can't wait to go back!
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Bitter Truth is rated 4.3 stars by 8 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Dec 30, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

207 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197-5440

Additional information

Neighborhood
Ypsilanti
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–3:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Barbecue, Cocktail Bar, Speakeasy
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
None

Website
https://bittertruthlounge.com/
Phone number
(734) 340-2381

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What 8 people are saying

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