Bourbons

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   Steve

   Wilmington

   1 review

   4.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   Parking was terrible; we needed to walk a couple blocks in the rain. The food was excellent, as usual. The service was excellent. as usual. What was not acceptable was the noise level. The din made it impossible to converse during dinner. Customers were shouting to be heard, servers were shouting to be heard, and an enjoyable dining experience was impossible. In the past we had always eaten outside during warm weather. Last night was a typical December in Michigan evening so eating outside was impossible. We eat here a lot, even though we live an hour away. It is our go-to restaurant for celebrations. We will enjoy Bourbons in the warmer months.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 2 days 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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   Lisa

   VIP

   Detroit

   29 reviews

   5.0

   29 reviews

   Dined 3 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 2 days ago

   Thank you for your review, Lisa! We love your visits and look forward to the next.
   

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   Mark

   Detroit

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 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 2 days ago

   Thank you for the five stars, Mark!
   

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   Roxie

   Detroit

   46 reviews

   4.0

   46 reviews

   Dined 5 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 2 days 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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   Janice

   Detroit

   2 reviews

   4.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 5 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 2 days ago

   Thank you for your review, Janice! We look forward to seeing you and your husband again soon.
   

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   Thomas

   Austin

   21 reviews

   2.0

   21 reviews

   Dined 7 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 2 days 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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   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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   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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    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 2 days 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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