Central Kitchen + Bar

4.6

647 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Good for business meals
Charming
Great for happy hour

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.

Order delivery or takeout

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
Phone number
(313) 963-9000
Website
https://centraldetroit.com/
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Christina Stanco
Catering
If you are interested in Central Kitchen + Bar catering an event for you please reach out to Kevin at ksm@centraldetroit.com
Private party facilities
If you are interested in hosting a private event at Central Kitchen + Bar please reach out to Kevin at ksm@centraldetroit.com

Location
660 Woodward Ave Ste 4A, Detroit, MI 48226-3586
Neighborhood
Detroit
Cross street
Cadillac Square and Woodward Ave
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.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Popular dishes

Wings + Waffles $18.00
belgian waffle, hot sauce wings, jalapeno maple syrup
Avocado Toast $16.00
multigrain toast, avocado, red onions, grilled artichokes, capers, arugula, feta cheese, jammy egg
Omelet $18.00
chef's daily presentation, toast, lyonnaise potatoes
Surf + Turf Brunch $26.00
salmon croquette, braised short rib, bistro hollandaise, English muffin
Smash Burger $18.00
american cheese, pickles, bistro mustard, beer braised onions, brioche
Brioche French Toast $16.00
cinnamon sugar, orange milk jam, chocolate, hazelnuts
Cured Salmon Flatbread $18.00
dill cream cheese, fried capers, red onion, arugula, preserved lemon vinaigrette
Central Power Salad $17.00
kale, hummus, onion, red lentils, jammy egg, feta, preserved lemon vinaigrette, olive oil
Peach Cobbler Crepe $14.00
michigan peaches, bourbon, granola, brown sugar, vanilla bean mousse
Huevos Rancheros $19.00
flour tortilla, scrambled eggs, pinto beans, muenster cheese, lettuce, cream, cilantro
Tomato Basil Bisque $8.00
balsamic

Sides

Chicken Sausage $9.00
Bacon $6.00
Toast $3.00
Potato $6.00

What 647 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Detroit
Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Central Kitchen + Bar boasts a "great location" and a "fun atmosphere" with standout service and delicious food. Guests rave about the "smash burger," "herb fries," and "amazing DJ." The restaurant's ambiance is perfect for a memorable dining experience. Despite occasional service delays, the welcoming staff ensures a satisfying visit.

647 Reviews

K
Kevin
Detroit
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
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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Erin
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a great experience!! The entire staff was friendly and accommodating. The food was outstanding! Highly recommend.
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Rosemary
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic. The calamari appetizer delicious, sweet and savory with just the right amount of spicy. Roasted chicken main dish perfectly done, and amazing pasta bolognese. Service was great, Brandon was helpful and very friendly - got us to the theater on time! We will come again, thanks!
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Whitney
Memphis/West TN
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was amazing, you have to try the carrot cake, it’s life changing! However, be aware that their menu changes seasonally. I fell in love with their gnocchi and will have to wait until to have it again but the good thing is, there’s more options to enjoy.
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Nicole
Detroit
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Our dining experience was great and our server was wonderful. We ordered the fig flatbread, tenderloin tips and smash burger and it was delicious. The tenderloin tips were my favorite as the combination of flavors was spot on. The only downfall of our dining experience was the slow bar service for our cocktails. Our server did her best and apologized for our drinks coming out slow especially since there was only two of us. It is a bit tacky in my opinion when your appetizers come out before your drinks. The restaurant was not busy so there should not have been any delay. We also observed the bartenders while we were there, we noticed they were too busy socializing with each other and their friends sitting at the bar than doing their job.
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OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Took about 20 minutes to have our order taken, table next to us arrived about ten minutes after us and had their order taken first. Food was good though and it wasn’t too noisy - probably would not choose to go again though.
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Terri
Toledo
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 17, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Friendly staff. Yummy cocktails and smash burger was delish!
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Michael
VIP
Detroit
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on January 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Arrived a little late for our reservation, but called ahead and the GM Kevin kept the kitchen open long enough for us to eat. Ordered 3 apps and they were terrific. Great work. Thank you.
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Shannon
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had an awesome time, the food was amazing! Great ambiance!
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Claire
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time at Central Kitchen and we’ll definitely be back. The staff were amazing; the food was delicious; and the atmosphere was perfect.
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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 4.6 stars by 647 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 17, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 9 times today

Order delivery or takeout

660 Woodward Ave Ste 4A, Detroit, MI 48226-3586

Additional information

Cross street
Cadillac Square and Woodward Ave
Neighborhood
Detroit
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
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

Website
https://centraldetroit.com/
Phone number
(313) 963-9000
Catering
If you are interested in Central Kitchen + Bar catering an event for you please reach out to Kevin at ksm@centraldetroit.com
Private party facilities
If you are interested in hosting a private event at Central Kitchen + Bar please reach out to Kevin at ksm@centraldetroit.com

Central Kitchen + Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Popular dishes

Buttermilk Fried Chicken Sandwich

Fig Flatbread

Burrata Flatbread

Menu

Entree

Wings + Waffles $18.00

Avocado Toast $16.00

Omelet $18.00

Surf + Turf Brunch $26.00

Smash Burger $18.00

Brioche French Toast $16.00

Cured Salmon Flatbread $18.00

Central Power Salad $17.00

Peach Cobbler Crepe $14.00

Huevos Rancheros $19.00

Tomato Basil Bisque $8.00

Sides

Chicken Sausage $9.00

Bacon $6.00

Toast $3.00

Potato $6.00

What 647 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Central Kitchen + Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Central Kitchen + Bar restaurant rated?

Is Central Kitchen + Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information