Enable JavaScript to run this app.
Skip to main content
OpenTable logo
  1. Home
  2. United States
  3. Detroit / Eastern Michigan
  4. Detroit
  5. Detroit
Central Kitchen + Bar, Detroit, MI

Central Kitchen + Bar

4.5
4.5
634 Reviews
$30 and under
American

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 45 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
  • Great for creative cocktails
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
  • 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
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 634 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Central Kitchen + Bar offers "amazing food" in a vibrant downtown location with a lively atmosphere. Guests frequently praise the "friendly and attentive" staff, with standout servers like Angie and Norris. While some find it noisy, the "fun ambiance" and "great brunch vibes" make it a popular spot. Recommended dishes include the "feta wings" and "herb fries."

634 Reviews
  1. Janelle

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was an absolutely wonderful experience for 4 kiddos and 4 adults. Thank you for making our holiday season so memorable.

    Is this helpful?

  2. Kelly

    Detroit

    15 reviews

    2.0

    15 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    We were seated right by the door to the patio and it was COLD. Every time the door opened we got a huge blast of cold air. It was very unpleasant. We had the whipped ricotta appetizer which was very good. I had the kung pao scallops which the sauce was so salty I couldn’t eat it. I was super disappointed. They did take it off the bill which was good. Overall a disappointing experience.

    Is this helpful?

  3. CC

    VIP

    Seattle

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing!! First time coming since Norris passed and you definitely feel his absence. Miss his beautiful face! But Central is still a cozy place! With great energy!

    Is this helpful?

  4. Seth

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great! Food and service was great and great location!

    Is this helpful?

  5. Sharon

    VIP

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on 13 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautiful location and ambience. The happy hour prices didn’t appear on our bill so we paid full price without noticing. Portions were small. My husband was very disappointed with his smash burger. Great location, great decor but the food wasn’t awesome

    Is this helpful?

  6. Robert

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a Sunday brunch that was terrific. I chose the restaurant because it was the first I found Downtown or Midtown that would reserve a table. Yay for that! Brioche French Toast had a grand presentation and flavors to match. Noise level in the "porch" was low enough to allow easy conversation. Our server was attentive and took our table banter in stride. Overall a very good experience. We will be back.

    Is this helpful?

  7. Shannon

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about this place was excellent! Service, food and atmosphere. Highly recommend!

    Is this helpful?

  8. Madeleine

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was amazing and the service was perfect!! We’ll definitely be back!

    Is this helpful?

  9. Mary

    Cincinnati

    11 reviews

    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was delicious but service was a bit slow but good. We enjoyed all that we ordered. We had the scallops but there were only 3 and a very small amount of rice. Definitely a place where you need to have appetizers and dessert or you will be hungry later. We ordered the calamari and potatoes with leek as our appetizers. Both were delicious. One of our guest had the burger which he commented on how delicious the brioche bun tasted. Another of us had the Carbonara and it, too was good. For dessert, we had the molten lava cake and it was yummy.

    Is this helpful?

  10. Michelle

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 6 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was delicious. Service was great and it was perfect being right downtown.

    Is this helpful?

FAQs

Central Kitchen + Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (313) 963-9000.

Central Kitchen + Bar is rated 4.5 stars by 634 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 45 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Central Kitchen + Bar

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

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Cadillac Square and Woodward Ave
  • Area
    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, Takeaway, Weekend Brunch, Wine
  • 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
  • Privacy policy
  • Terms of Use
  • Cookies and Interest-Based Ads
  • Cookie Preferences
Copyright © 2024 OpenTable Australia Level 22, 357 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria - All rights reserved.
OpenTable is part of Booking Holdings, the world leader in online travel and related services.
Booking Logo
Priceline Logo
KAYAK Logo
Agoda Logo
OpenTable Logo