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Bourbons, Brighton, MI

Bourbons

4.7
4.7
1593 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary Southern

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 81 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
Lou Lucaj teamed up with siblings Hana Filipovic and Elena Borg, of Brighton Bar and Grill, to open Bourbons--a restaurant focused on smoked and southern food with crafty cocktails & beer and a cool vibe.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Steak, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (810) 775-3197
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Cross street
    First Street
  • Parking details
    Street Parking also available.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,593 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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Bourbons is a lively and popular spot, perfect for enjoying southern-style cuisine and creative cocktails. "excellent cocktails" and "mouthwatering" dishes like fried chicken and Mushroom pizza are highlights. The service is "fantastic," with standout servers like Shane and Paul. While the noise level can be high, the outdoor patio offers a more relaxed ambiance. Reservations are recommended for this bustling restaurant.

1,593 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty good food. We really enjoyed the environment. Service wasn’t bad. We’ll return.

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  2. Lisa

    VIP

    Detroit

    29 reviews

    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I absolutely love this restaurant. Never had a bad meal here have brought multiple friends and family members and they've never had a bad meal either. Drinks are great, staff is attentive. Definitely an energetic place so not a great spot for a quiet meeting but great for pretty much everything else. Do yourself a favor and make an OpenTable reservation to beat the wait time. They're usually very good with seating you at or close to your reservation time, even with a crowd of people. 10/10!
    BourbonsResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your review, Lisa! We love your visits and look forward to the next.

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  3. Mark

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place, all four of us loved our dinners as well as appetizers. Great cocktails too. Try the shrimp and grits.
    BourbonsResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for the five stars, Mark!

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  4. Roxie

    Detroit

    46 reviews

    4.0

    46 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our waiter was great. He gave us exceptional service in a very, tight, crowded restaurant. Our table was okay- a weird compliant - but I had to sit on a cushion which was actually the juncture of two cushions at a small table for two, couldn’t go either direction due to people on both sides of us, when the guy got up on my left - that cushion went up, heavier lady to the left it went down- this seat was not very comfortable for a thinner person, maybe push the small table to the left or right to make a table for six or four. Even tried sitting on my coat. The food was good. Could have been warmer, but good timing of the appetizer to main entrees. The atmosphere seemed chaotic and rushed - we were in and out in 45 minutes. We have come here on non- holidays and it was much more relaxed- so will assume it was just the holiday.
    BourbonsResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your review, Roxie! We are delighted y'all chose our place for a holiday dinner and look forward to seeing you again soon.

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  5. Janice

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Bourbons is upscale casual with a cool vibe and a great location right downtown Brighton. The food is consistently good. My favorite is the Southern Crispy Salad with their buttermilk fried checken - delicious! Husband says the ribs are very good. The only negatives are, it's very crowded and the noise level is really bad. Husband and I were wedged in a table for two with really close tables on each side. It was hard to have a conversation and we could hear everyone around us easier than each other. Go for the food (it's worth it) but just know it's going to be crowded and noisy!
    BourbonsResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your review, Janice! We look forward to seeing you and your husband again soon.

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  6. Thomas

    Austin

    21 reviews

    2.0

    21 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    Experience and food was below average for overpriced breakfast. Will not be back for breakfast. My daughter could barely eat one of the breakfast “specials” which looked terrible and while I would have liked to send it back she insisted on me not bringing it up even though she maybe ate 3 bites. Nonetheless, not even a “how was your food” or “did you not like the dish?” from the server. If you’re going to try be an upscale brunch place and charge upscale prices, act like it by having upscale food and service. The other 3 meals were not much better. Croissant sandwich was soggy. The other 2 meals were decent.
    BourbonsResponded 1 day ago
    We apologize that you and your guests were underwhelmed with your breakfast features. Please mention this review during your next visit so we may apologize in person.

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  7. Jack

    San Francisco

    39 reviews

    4.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Our first time, over the Christmas holidays, was enjoyable, but nearly ruined by the noise level. It never fails to confound us why modern restaurants insist on a noise level equal to a jet engine. The open hard ceiling bounces noise back, and loud music doesn’t help. Focus on the food ( which is quite good), the service (excellent) and allow people to visit each other.

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  8. Amber

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice night out. Very noisy but still enjoyable. Drinks were good but wish old fashioned had big cube not just normal ice. Food was good. I had pork ends from app menu, too much sauce. But the rest of our food was really good. Service was excellent!

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  9. Kevin

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ordered blackened salmon, served with no seasoning and when asked why they were surprised it was missed. Only offered to provide seasoning on the side which doesn’t go very well. Expensive meal
    BourbonsResponded 1 day ago
    Thank you for your review, Kevin! Please mention this review during your next visit so we can apologize in person.

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  10. Lindsay

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 19, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous time, as always, though with the holidays and large table groups we had to wait 30 minutes beyond our reservation time to get seated. The cocktails and food never disappoint so it was worth the wait! If you are a first timer, the entry way doesn't have a lot of waiting space and the bar fills up, so take that into consideration.

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FAQs

Bourbons offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (810) 775-3197.

Bourbons is rated 4.7 stars by 1593 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 81 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Bourbons

440 W Main St, Brighton, MI 48116

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    First Street
  • Neighborhood
    Brighton
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Thu 11:00 am–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Southern, Steak, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking also available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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