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Coeur, Ferndale, MI
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Coeur

$31 to $50
American

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2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Great for fine wines
Coeur is a New American restaurant offering a fine dining experience rooted in tradition, yet infused with a creative and light-hearted approach. Forget the formalities. Let’s express our passion through exquisitely prepared cuisine, exceptional wine, and gracious service—all within a cozy, minimalist atmosphere designed to delight.

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Executive chef: Jordan Smith

From the OpenTable editors: Fine-dining vet Jordan Smith has plenty of fun with the menu at his French-ish Ferndale spot that the Detroit Free Press named 2024's best new restaurant. The sleek wooden interiors make it feel very upscale, but Coeur is totally unpretentious and laidback. Expect a seasonal menu of dishes like a branzino curry with trumpet mushroom and next-level desserts from pastry chef Carla Spicuzzi like a swanky take on a Choco Taco. Make the most of your visit by choosing the five-course chef's tasting.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary French / American, European
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (248) 466-3010
  • Website
    https://coeurferndale.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Location
    330 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220
  • Neighborhood
    Ferndale
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Sparkling Alternatives for a Festive Season

    $85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 29, 2024 only
    3:00 PM
    Looking for sparkling alternatives to Champagne that are interesting and delicious but not pricey? We’re here to guide you through effervescent alternatives to pop open over the festive season! Enjoy a1.5-hour guided wine tasting (5 wines) experience, engaging lecture with handouts, housemade bread and olives, Tickets are $85. Stay after class for dinner!
    Sparkling Alternatives for a Festive Season Photo

  • Food & Wine Pairing Class

    $143.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jan 28, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    Join us for an exclusive food and wine pairing class, featuring a three-course meal expertly paired with six exceptional wines. Throughout the dinner, you’ll have the option to add on additional glasses to explore even more pairings. After class, retail bottles will be available for purchase. Discover the sommelier secrets behind successful wine pairings during this memorable and delicious evening. Ticket Price of $143 includes a three course dinner, six tastes of wine, interactive lecture, MI Tax and 20% Gratuity. Allergies & Dietary Restrictions will be accommodated if noted at time of booking. Additional purchases at the event will be subject to 20% gratuity, excluding retail bottles to take home.
    Food & Wine Pairing Class Photo

  • Wine Class: International Syrah

    $85.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 16, 2025 only
    3:00 PM
    Celebrate International Syrah Day at Coeur with a captivating wine class led by Sommelier Sean Crenny. Explore five exceptional Syrah wines from around the world, guided by Sean in a 1.5-hour interactive lecture that delves into the unique characteristics of each wine. After the class, you’ll have the opportunity to purchase retail bottles of the featured Syrah wines, allowing you to bring home your favorites and continue savoring these bold and distinctive expressions of Syrah.
    Wine Class: International Syrah Photo

Menu

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What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Best Overall

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Best Food

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Best Service

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Innovative

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Neighborhood gem

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    American

  • Detroit

    Best Overall

  • Detroit

    Best Food

  • Detroit

    Best Service

  • Detroit

    Innovative

  • Detroit

    Neighborhood gem

  • Detroit

    Great for fine wines

  • Detroit

    American

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Coeur offers an exceptional dining experience with "fantastic service" and "delicious food" that keeps guests coming back. The tasting menu, with expertly paired wines, is a standout feature. Guests appreciate the warm ambiance, knowledgeable staff, and thoughtful touches like personalized birthday cards. While the atmosphere is sometimes described as "a little cold," the overall experience is "wonderful" and memorable.

22 Reviews

  1. Karen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Had a bourbon tasting dinner. Very interesting. They matched each course with a grain that was dominant in the bourbon. It was also all vegetarian. One dish you would have thought was a meat course, but was made with trumpet mushrooms. Enjoyed every course and learned a lot about bourbon. Would definitely recommend.

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  2. Taylor

    VIP

    Mexico City

    10 reviews

    3.0

    10 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    For having such an amazing chef and sommelier, the staff and ambience is a little off. Weird country western lax vibe…just was a bit uncomfortable

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  3. Ellen

    VIP

    Detroit

    44 reviews

    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food at Couer has always been great and it’s getting better and better. Mussels, their version of chicken cordon blue, and duck confit pasta and were excellent. Service was also excellent, with Sean (the sommelier) always a high point.

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  4. Carol

    VIP

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The chef's tasting menu with wine pairing was the perfect way to experience Coeur's menu. Service was attentive but not intrusive. The right balance for a special night.

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  5. Mark

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Coeur is a hidden gem in Ferndale — upscale but unfussy. Truly one of the best restaurants around, from the impeccable service, to the deep and thoughtful wine list, amazing n/a beverage program, and top-notch and unique food prepared by a team that really cares. It’s so nice to have such a nice restaurant in Ferndale. (But the burger is easily one of the best I’ve ever had and the desserts are always so fun and tasty.) Don’t sleep on Coeur!

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  6. Matt

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 8, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A good meal with great service, but definitely overpriced and over hyped. Short rib with polenta was delicious.Octopus was overchared but undercooked on the inside for my taste.

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  7. MaryC

    VIP

    Detroit

    38 reviews

    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on December 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I had dinner here to celebrate my birthday and it was wonderful. We tried the risotto, branzino and scallops. All were great. Waitress was very knowledgeable and attentive. Wine selection is excellent and cocktails on point! Highly recommend.

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  8. Joseph

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Tasting menu was outstanding, wine pairings perfect, and service excellent. Jordan and his team created a fabulous culinary experience!!!!!!

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  9. Karen

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were celebrating a special event. Every request we had beforehand was met and we all had an outstanding experience. The sommelier was knowledgeable and fun. The food, wow. Everything had an interesting twist to it. Not your same old food. Dessert did not disappoint! It only added to the quality of the food we had for dinner. What fun. Will be back

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  10. Matt

    Naples

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A wonderful team providing a great experience as we experienced the tasting menu with wine pairings. The food I’ve had off the regular menu before were better than the tasting menu, but by no means does that mean the tasting menu wasn’t worth a try! The staff and service here is award worthy, however I would recommend the same runners presenting the tasting menu each course.

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FAQs

Coeur is rated 4.7 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:30 PM
Booked 16 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Coeur

330 W Nine Mile Rd, Ferndale, MI 48220

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Ferndale
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary French / American, European
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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