Vertical Detroit

4.8

985 Reviews

$31 to $50

Steakhouse

Great for fine wines
Good for special occasions
Romantic

Vertical Detroit opened its doors in 2015 under the expertise of James Lutfy and Remy Lutfy. Their combined fifty years of wine knowledge, obtained after owning the Fine Wine Source in Livonia, Michigan, studying wines across the globe and simply having an absolute passion for it, gave Vertical Detroit the title of Downtown Detroit’s first high-end, wine-centric restaurant. Vertical Detroit serves as a wine bar/restaurant/retail space in the historic Paradise Valley district of Downtown Detroit. The space gives patrons a luxurious, yet comfortable atmosphere to enjoy quality wine, beer and liquor, paired with small plates, entrées and desserts. The wine bar concentrates on wine flights, specialty cocktails, shareable plates and retail sales. Vertical Detroit has something for everyone; whether you’re downtown for a casual drink, date night, catching up with friends, or stopping in after enjoying a show.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Wine Bar
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(313) 732-9463
Website
http://www.verticaldetroit.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Chef Matt Barnes

Location
1538 Centre St, Detroit, MI 48226-2119
Neighborhood
Detroit
Cross street
Centre St and John R.
Parking details
Detroit Opera House Parking lot, which across the street from the restaurant.
Public transit
Kitty-Corner from Detroit Opera House
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Popular dishes

Grapes$12.00
Brie / Pistachio / Gastrique
Mussels$15.00
Tomato / Fennel Sausage / Grilled Bread
Orange Glazed Cauliflower$15.00
Bell Pepper / Green Onion / Sesame
Smoked Trout Toast$16.00
Radish / Pickled Onions / Mustard Seeds / Dill
Charcuterie & Cheese
Selection of Cured Meats and Cheeses; Honeycomb / Grapes / Marcona Almonds / Olives / Roasted Red Peppers / Whole Grain Mustard
- Selection of 3$22.00
- Selection of 5$31.00
House Made Focaccia$10.00
Daily Selection

The Evolution

Octopus Carpaccio$15.00
Olive / Arugula / Pepper Flakes
Pappardelle Pasta$26.00
Beef Ragu / Parmesan / Chives
Carrots$12.00
Tahini Yogurt / Harissa / Chickpeas
Vertical Caesar$15.00
Romaine / Sourdough Croutons / Parmesan / Black Pepper
Pear and Blue Cheese Salad$15.00
Frisée / Compressed Pears / Pointe Reyes Blue Cheese / Crispy Prosciutto

Composed Plates

Braised Short Rib$42.00
Parsnips / Apple / Mustard
Wolverine Lamb Strip$39.00
Harissa / Heirloom Carrots / Tahini Yogurt / Chickpeas
Mushroom Risotto$26.00
Wild Mushroom / Caramelized Onion / Parmesan
Burger "Vertical Grind"$29.00
Nueske's Bacon / Lettuce / Tomato / Onion / Homemade Pickle / Smoked Gouda / Vertical Sauce
Double Bone Pork Chop$44.00
Grits / Greens / Red Eye Gravy
Filet$64.00
Robuchon Potatoes / Sautéed Spinach / Demi-Glace
New York Strip
Robuchon Potatoes / Sautéed Spinach / Demi-Glace
- Market Price
Pan Roasted Salmon$38.00
Orange Ginger Glaze / Bok Choy / Mushroom Broth

À La Carte

Scallop$10.00
Robuchon Potatoes$11.00
Sautéed Spinach$8.00
Broccolini$8.00
Grits$8.00

What 985 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8

4.8 based on all time ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Vertical Detroit offers an enchanting dining experience with "delicious food and drink" and a "cool urban ambiance." The menu features standout dishes like smoked trout toast and expertly cooked salmon. While some guests noted service inconsistencies, most appreciate the "great service" and attention to detail, making it a worthwhile visit.

985 Reviews

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Amicable2Dine
Detroit
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on July 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a wonderful evening at Vertical! It was our first visit here for a brithday dinner. We absolutely loved it and all of the staff. Our waiter, Jay, was great along with all of the other staff. Cannot say enough great things about the delicious food and presentation, fine wines and the service! Gordon stopped by our table a few times to check on us and our satisfaction. We will definitely be repeat clientele! We love Vertical!
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PatF
Detroit
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on July 5, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
The mussels appetizer and the salmon and swordfish entrees were fabulous. The pan a cotta with granola was not very good at all. Sadly, the panna cotta desert had no flavor and it had at least five times more granola than necessary. The service was very good but the prices seemed a tad high.
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KevinG
VIP
Detroit
56 reviews
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on June 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Smoked trout toast is amazing. Don’t forget about getting the grapes. Great flavor. I had the salmon again. Nicely cooked and the broth is amazing. Three people in our party had the double pork chop. Also very nicely done. The red-eye gravy is tasty.
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Radmcca
Detroit
15 reviews
4.0
15 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Vertical is generally a wonderful spot. Unfortunately, last night our waiter knocked over a full glass of wine early in our meal. It soaked my husbands pants. The waiter cleaned up the wine spilled on the table but did not offer another glass of wine to replace the one he spilled, discount our meal or discount/remove the wine charge or even handle the dry cleaning bill. We were attending a concert after dinner so he spent the evening in wet, wine stained trousers. We were very surprised and disappointed.
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
108 reviews
5.0
108 reviews
Dined on June 25, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fun night for Wine and Wags! Our puppy loved her visit and the Bark-cuterie Great food, great service and we left the Champagne choice up to Remy (one of the owners) and she picked the absolute perfect bottle! A perfect night on the patio at Vertical!
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a lovely dinner at Vertical. The people were all very friendly and professional. It is a cool urban ambiance and the food is good. It’s rather pricey- but it is worth paying extra for a too notch experience. We will be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on June 20, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We didn’t have the best experience. We had a reservation for 5pm and when we arrived there was only one other table seated. When we ordered there was one table next to us and a few diners at the bar. We waited an extremely long time for our food. After about 15 minutes our server came over and said our food was just about to come out. We waited another 15 mins for the food to be delivered. The manager came out shortly after our food was delivered to check in which was nice as we hadn’t seen the server again. He brought us salt as I felt the tomahawk we ordered was a tad under salted, personal preference I suppose. We both ordered a drink upon seating and after our food came a different server came and took my martini before I had finished. There wasn’t much left but there was at least a few sips so this was odd to me. We were never offered another drink or menu. I would have easily ordered another drink or a glass of wine. The server did provide two different tastings of wine when we were first seated at the table and I chose one and said I’d like to have that glass with dinner. That never came. Our tomahawk was not large or what we were expecting. The flavor once adding a small amount of salt was so amazing though. That said, for the price and not great service it was not worth with it. In the end when the server brought the bill he apologized for the long wait for the food, he gave an explanation that “the kitchen was the size of a small closet”. I don’t understand how a restaurant can function this way especially as the host mentioned upon greeting that they were fully booked for the evening. This is not a place we would recommend dining at.
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on June 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Consistently good experience. Thanks to the entire team for an enjoyable evening.💜
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KevinG
VIP
Detroit
56 reviews
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on June 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Probably the best salmon dish I’ve had in a restaurant last night. The smoke trout toast was excellent. Atmosphere is lively.
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OpenTable Diner
Palm Springs
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 8, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time and will definitely be back again! Great everything!
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1538 Centre St, Detroit, MI 48226-2119

Additional information

Cross street
Centre St and John R.
Neighborhood
Detroit
Hours of operation
Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Steakhouse, American, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
Detroit Opera House Parking lot, which across the street from the restaurant.
Public transit
Kitty-Corner from Detroit Opera House
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Chef Matt Barnes
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wine

Website
http://www.verticaldetroit.com/
Phone number
(313) 732-9463

Vertical Detroit

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New York Strip

Filet

Scallop

The Beginning

Grapes$12.00

Mussels$15.00

Orange Glazed Cauliflower$15.00

Smoked Trout Toast$16.00

Charcuterie & Cheese

House Made Focaccia$10.00

The Evolution

Octopus Carpaccio$15.00

Pappardelle Pasta$26.00

Carrots$12.00

Vertical Caesar$15.00

Pear and Blue Cheese Salad$15.00

Composed Plates

Braised Short Rib$42.00

Wolverine Lamb Strip$39.00

Mushroom Risotto$26.00

Burger "Vertical Grind"$29.00

Double Bone Pork Chop$44.00

Filet$64.00

New York Strip

Pan Roasted Salmon$38.00

À La Carte

Scallop$10.00

Robuchon Potatoes$11.00

Sautéed Spinach$8.00

Broccolini$8.00

Grits$8.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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