Central Kitchen + Bar

4.5

634 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 46 times today

Good for business meals
Charming
Great for creative cocktails

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
(313) 963-9000
Website
https://centraldetroit.com/
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

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

Popular dishes

Wings + Waffles $18.00
belgian waffle, hot sauce wings, jalapeno maple syrup
Avocado Toast $16.00
multigrain toast, avocado, red onions, grilled artichokes, capers, arugula, feta cheese, jammy egg
Omelet $18.00
chef's daily presentation, toast, lyonnaise potatoes
Surf + Turf Brunch $26.00
salmon croquette, braised short rib, bistro hollandaise, English muffin
Smash Burger $18.00
american cheese, pickles, bistro mustard, beer braised onions, brioche
Brioche French Toast $16.00
cinnamon sugar, orange milk jam, chocolate, hazelnuts
Cured Salmon Flatbread $18.00
dill cream cheese, fried capers, red onion, arugula, preserved lemon vinaigrette
Central Power Salad $17.00
kale, hummus, onion, red lentils, jammy egg, feta, preserved lemon vinaigrette, olive oil
Peach Cobbler Crepe $14.00
michigan peaches, bourbon, granola, brown sugar, vanilla bean mousse
Huevos Rancheros $19.00
flour tortilla, scrambled eggs, pinto beans, muenster cheese, lettuce, cream, cilantro
Tomato Basil Bisque $8.00
balsamic

Sides

Chicken Sausage $9.00
Bacon $6.00
Toast $3.00
Potato $6.00

What 634 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Central Kitchen + Bar offers "amazing food" in a vibrant downtown location with a lively atmosphere. Guests frequently praise the "friendly and attentive" staff, with standout servers like Angie and Norris. While some find it noisy, the "fun ambiance" and "great brunch vibes" make it a popular spot. Recommended dishes include the "feta wings" and "herb fries."

635 Reviews

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HEATHER
VIP
Detroit
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
This was my second visit and oddly we had the same table. The chairs were broken and we had to switch them out when some other patrons left. The service was a bright spot and my drink was better than my food. My husband didn’t seem impressed with his $50 steak and unfortunately my scallops were far to salty for my preference. It’s a good location to the downtown sights.
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Janelle
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was an absolutely wonderful experience for 4 kiddos and 4 adults. Thank you for making our holiday season so memorable.
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Kelly
Detroit
15 reviews
2.0
15 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 2
We were seated right by the door to the patio and it was COLD. Every time the door opened we got a huge blast of cold air. It was very unpleasant. We had the whipped ricotta appetizer which was very good. I had the kung pao scallops which the sauce was so salty I couldn’t eat it. I was super disappointed. They did take it off the bill which was good. Overall a disappointing experience.
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CC
VIP
Seattle
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on December 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing!! First time coming since Norris passed and you definitely feel his absence. Miss his beautiful face! But Central is still a cozy place! With great energy!
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Seth
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great! Food and service was great and great location!
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Sharon
VIP
Detroit
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined on December 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful location and ambience. The happy hour prices didn’t appear on our bill so we paid full price without noticing. Portions were small. My husband was very disappointed with his smash burger. Great location, great decor but the food wasn’t awesome
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Robert
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a Sunday brunch that was terrific. I chose the restaurant because it was the first I found Downtown or Midtown that would reserve a table. Yay for that! Brioche French Toast had a grand presentation and flavors to match. Noise level in the "porch" was low enough to allow easy conversation. Our server was attentive and took our table banter in stride. Overall a very good experience. We will be back.
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Shannon
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about this place was excellent! Service, food and atmosphere. Highly recommend!
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Madeleine
Grand Rapids
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing and the service was perfect!! We’ll definitely be back!
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Mary
Cincinnati
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on December 7, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The food was delicious but service was a bit slow but good. We enjoyed all that we ordered. We had the scallops but there were only 3 and a very small amount of rice. Definitely a place where you need to have appetizers and dessert or you will be hungry later. We ordered the calamari and potatoes with leek as our appetizers. Both were delicious. One of our guest had the burger which he commented on how delicious the brioche bun tasted. Another of us had the Carbonara and it, too was good. For dessert, we had the molten lava cake and it was yummy.
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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 4.5 stars by 634 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 28, 2024

8:30 PM

Booked 46 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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

Website
https://centraldetroit.com/
Phone number
(313) 963-9000
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

Central Kitchen + Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich

Fig Flatbread

Burrata Flatbread

Menu

Entree

Wings + Waffles $18.00

Avocado Toast $16.00

Omelet $18.00

Surf + Turf Brunch $26.00

Smash Burger $18.00

Brioche French Toast $16.00

Cured Salmon Flatbread $18.00

Central Power Salad $17.00

Peach Cobbler Crepe $14.00

Huevos Rancheros $19.00

Tomato Basil Bisque $8.00

Sides

Chicken Sausage $9.00

Bacon $6.00

Toast $3.00

Potato $6.00

What 634 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Review summary

FAQs

Does Central Kitchen + Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Central Kitchen + Bar restaurant rated?

Is Central Kitchen + Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information