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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.
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
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
Menu
Central Kitchen + Bar's menu was last updated on 11/26/2023.
Brunch
Entree
Wings + Waffles $18.00
belgian waffle, hot sauce wings, jalapeno maple syrup
Central Kitchen + Bar reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.
Overall ratings and reviews
Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant
4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
4.8Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.5Value
Noise • Moderate
Loved For
Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Great for brunch
Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Lively
Detroit
Great for brunch
Detroit
Lively
Detroit
American
Review summary
AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Central Kitchen + Bar offers a vibrant atmosphere with "always good" food and a "friendly and accommodating" staff. Guests rave about the "life changing" carrot cake, while the seasonal menu keeps offerings fresh. Despite occasional slow bar service, the "great ambiance" and "wonderful experience" make it a popular choice downtown.
658 Reviews
D
Derek
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
An outstanding location, increased only by the quality of seasonal food. Went for Mother's Day Brunch and there was nothing we wanted for. Definately coming back when the menu changes to see what else Chef has up their sleeve.
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Sally
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined on May 3, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Nia A was the absolute best and made our experience so wonderful
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Celia
Indiana2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great vibe and even better food. We had the chicken sandwich and smash burger. Both were phenomenal. They won an award for the chicken sandwich, and I could see why. The batter was perfectly seasoned, crispy, and not too thick. Their herb fries with truffle aoili were delicious. The house chips and bistro sauce were also good. The service was friendly and quick. We went on a Saturday evening and were able to get a table for 2 easily. The ambiance was casual but nice with good music and tvs for sports. We will be back again to try other menu items.
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Jillian
Detroit3 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 5
Ambience 3
Too loud for dinner. Wait till 9 PM to pump up the volume
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Natia
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined on April 4, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Central is always a vibe and the food is ALWAYS good. It’s refreshing to call CKB a mainstay when so many restaurants come and go in the city.
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Michael VIP
Detroit7 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Ordered the flatbread and steak bite to share.
Great choice.
Food and service are great. Price is very fair.
Can’t wait to go back.
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Kelcie
Denver13 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 9, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Wonderful waitress and great food! Everything was delicious.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Atlanta1 review
4.0
Dined on March 2, 2025
Overall 4
Food 4
Service 4
Ambience 5
Nice experience! I enjoyed the vibe . I would definitely come back.
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StephenB
Detroit2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 28, 2025
Overall 5
Food 5
Service 5
Ambience 5
Great food, excellent service, absolutely recommended this restaurant!
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Kevin
Detroit5 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 15, 2025
Overall 4
Food 5
Service 4
Ambience 5
Great time last night- food was spectacular and a great value. Cool location, if anything our server was over attentive ;)
Great place, highly recommended
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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 4.8 stars by 658 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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