Brass Rail Pizza Bar

We came from out of town around 10pm on a Friday and were able to get seated right away. I ordered the brussel sprouts, and the steak bites and fries; and my husband got the all meat pizza. The brussel sprouts were perfectly crispy and flavorful. The fries were decent and the steak bites juicy. The sauce for the steak bites stole the show for me. It seemed made in house, with a ketchupy, bbq, tangy taste. My husband thought the pizza was amazing. The crust was nice and crispy, with garlic butter flavor to it, plenty of meat, and the cheese had a good stretch. We both enjoyed and would order again. Staff was not overly friendly, but gratuity is included in the bill.

We were bar hopping and stopped at this location to check it out. This place is great to watch a football game!! The staff was friendly and the waitress we had took great care of us. Loved the atmosphere and the drinks!! We'll have to come back to try the food next time. Otherwise I definitely recommend!!

Before I begin, I want to clarify that I had been walking all along Woodward Avenue, going into different restaurants, and they were all full, and I ended up here for that reason, simply looking for a place to have dinner. Upon entering, you see a sign that says 18% mandatory tip, because now the business model of restaurants in this country is that we, the customers, are the ones who have to pay the waiters' salaries. We sat down, and the service was terrible, probably because it was packed. The place is small and uncomfortable and looks like any cheap bar or restaurant; in fact, it feels like a makeshift place. Mediocre menu, nothing special. Just basic dishes that you can get anywhere else for $12, with the difference that here you'll pay $20 or more. The waitress refused to serve one of my companions the children's meal because she wasn't a child. Which is a bit ridiculous; she just wanted to eat less, so she would pay less for less food. Even so, it turned into a whole drama. The waitress was trying her best to do her job without causing any trouble, but the greedy policies of whoever manages this place made everything more difficult. (I hope the girl finds another job; at least that's what I wish for her.) My meal was just okay, but they still tried to charge me an extra dollar for a dish that had a different price on the menu. They adjusted it when we complained. Nobody gives me my money away for free, and these are just tactics to rip off customers without them realizing it. From the moment I walked in and saw the sign for the mandatory 18% tip, I could already predict how the experience would be. It's clear this place is managed by someone who has no idea about good customer service or running a business. Just someone desperate to make money.

We were in town for a Red Clay Stray concert. We walked here on short notice it was super busy but we got seated and the Pizza & Wings were on point and service was excellent.

The older lady at the door (the hostess) definitely had a bit of an attitude. I get that life can be tough, but no need to take it out on the customers. As for the food, it’s kind of hit or miss. On opening day, which was super busy, the food was actually pretty good. But when I came back the next day after the game for a to-go order, the Brussels sprouts were burnt and greasy, and the pizza—whoever cut it, why did you do me like that? On the bright side, the bartender was super nice and quick. But she was having a nice chat while my to-go order just sat at the end of the bar.

Went for brunch one day. The skillet was ok not a lot of meat in one. The other one was sent back bc it wasn’t correct also. The turkey bacon was cooked to our liking. French toast was yummy. The wings were the star of the experience. They are a good sweet sticky wing. Nice place to hang out in the middle of it all.

Really bad experience. I'm not a fan when restaurants have a mandatory gratuity... I'll happily tip well but I like to control how I tip. My wife and I went here with another couple and my wife wasn't all that hungry...she tried to order something from the kids menu and they refused to let her. I think this is THE most moronic policy...we're paying for less food, so why does it matter if a child eats it or not? Small portion = smaller price. The reverse is allowed...children can order off the "adult menu". The waitress argued with us for a couple minutes before she said she'd ask the manager. She came back 10 minutes later and said her manager said no and we needed to pick another entrée. We begrudgingly chose some birria tacos instead. 5 minutes later she comes back with the rest of our food and said unfortunately they're out of tortillas and we needed to pick yet another entrée. She also apologized and offered a free drink- which we declined. We just wanted to order the entrée in the appropriately sized proportion we desired. 😀 We then asked to speak to the manager. After another 5-10 minutes we get told she's not actually there but that they'll put in an order or chicken tenders. In the end I believe they gave us a full sized chicken tender as my wife only ate half, but they only charged for a kids meal. I appreciate the outcome I suppose but I've never had to work so hard in my life to order something off a restaurants menu (which by the way doesn't mention age requirements for kids meals). I felt this could have been handled far better and although I can't fault the waitress for the policy, I feel it could've been handled better and in a more prompt manner. Aside from this issue, the food was relatively average, the service was very slow (although I conceded they were busy), and the couple we were with was overcharged for a meal but it was fixed after they pointed it out. We honestly only ate here because it was the only restaurant we could find with availability and we were in a bit of a time crunch. After this experience, I would never return.

Not sure what happened to this place, but the service was extremely disappointing. The environment felt trashy, the host was openly begging for money, and our servers refused to split the check for a table of six. The bartender wouldn’t allow us to move chairs from a neighboring table, which made no sense. To top it off, gratuity was already added, yet the service was some of the worst we’ve experienced. Overall, a very poor experience — we won’t be back and wouldn’t recommend it.

Brass Rail is an awesome late-night spot in downtown Detroit. We ordered the Caesar salad, small Margherita pizza, small White Cheesy pizza (half chicken, half bacon), Wagyu beef sliders with fries, and the Bangin' Brass shrimp tacos. Everything came out hot and flavorful, and hit the spot after a long night out. If it's a busy night, expect a bit of a wait and slower service -- but the staff are really friendly and clearly doing their best. The atmosphere is lively, casual, and perfect for grabbing a bite after a concert or game. Overall, Brass Rail is a solid go-to for late-night eats in Detroit. Definitely worth checking out!

Hands-down, Best pizza In Detroit I ordered all the time. It's much cheaper if you eat it at the bar than if you DoorDash, service is great. The bar itself is a cool vibe to hang out in. I recommend eating there always.

We went in here to eat, warm up and have some drinks prior to Fillmore concert. We were avoided at the bar for way too long (not even busy) then to bring drinks seemed to be a distraction to them. We finally got the chance to order n food (sliders) w fries was enough for us 3 girls delish but not service. Sorry but true Try them anyway may be better service

Brass Rail Pizza Bar is a go-to spot for us when we're in Detroit for concerts and sporting events since it's close to Little Caesars Arena and the stadiums. They also usually take reservations via OpenTable, which is really helpful when you have a large group or want to make sure you can get a table before an event. Recently we stopped in before the Incubus show at LCA and grabbed a bite to eat. Our group of four was seated right away and we chose to sit on the patio which is out front on the sidewalk. The menu has pizza, salads, burgers, and tons of beer on tap. Nate got a personal sized build your own pizza, which we shared. The pizza was tasty and a great size for a light dinner. The personal size (9") pizza starts at $12 which isn't bad. Our food was pretty quick to come out and the only issue was being asked for money while sitting out on the sidewalk patio. Not a huge deal but I know some people might be put off by that. Sidenote, once we came here before a Red Wings game and sat at a table near Flavor Flav! That was super fun and he was taking photos with people.

This place is the Detroit icon, definitely some place that you need to stop in before you hit any of the sports events or if you need a pizza afterwards. The staff was friendly, however we went in very early in the day and it wasn't very busy and either was the staff. Which meant they all gathered back in the corner chatting. I understand that the bar wasn't full but then again it didn't look like it was opened when we came in and there was no one to welcome us it took a little bit for us to get our first drink. I believe that the place has just been overhauled and remodeled, it has definitely lost some of its character from the olden days, let's hope that it can maintain the business it needs to stay open.

Grungey pizza bar near Comerica Park serving up giant pies and handhelds. We stopped in because they had an available table before the game. Very busy so it took a moment for someone to help us but once we had a server it went smoothly. Brussel sprouts were great! Crispy and flavorful - maple flavor with cheese on top. Onion rings were crispy and the onion didn't come out when you took a bite! I enjoyed my black bean burger with a side salad. Many TVs on the walls so everyone will have a good view of a screen. There's signs saying the place is under construction so maybe that's why it felt a little dirty? The door on one of the bathrooms stalls didn't close or lock and it just didn't feel very clean. Food was still good and our server was nice.

We customized a chicken bacon ranch pizza and it turned out amazing. Their service was quick and I love the location of this pizza bar- so close to night clubs and stadiums in downtown. The prices were also great and they had happy hour deals

We had a surprise party for my cousin upstairs at this place. They have a nice party venue, everything turned out great. We had food catered but the bar tender was amazing.

What a disappointment! The interior is outdated and grimy. We never saw a manager and it took forever to get a seat and a drink on a weekday evening! The food is underwhelming and basically fried frozen items. We will not go back, and there are so many better options in the area.

Astonishingly bad service. Wildly unfriendly bartender, and even when we walked in, the hostess was furious that we walked into an *empty* bar and sat down at the bar. She made a point to come over and angrily tell us "You needed to check in with me first."

Came up for a tigers game but it was cancelled so we stopped here. Very close to the field. Open to the sidewalk and outdoor seating. Gotta say I judged when I first went in bc there was a smell. But the food was very good! Pizza is not Detroit style. I got Brussel sprouts, cheese bread, and the blt pizza. Everything was very good. Cheese bread was the best. Had a crispy crust. Came with Mariana and ranch. Blt pizza was good but wish there was a tad more bacon. Good beer list!

Great service great beer selection. The pizza was delicious has a little garlic butter on the crust Kitchen is open late, which is awesome!

I love Brass Rail for people watching & the DJ, I had chicken tenders because I love them. My friend had the catfish & it was OUTSTANDING!! That's on my list next time!!!!!

I know Brass Rail is highly regarded but I was greatly disappointed. I had a personal pizza made as a calzone. It seemed to me I got crust and grease, couldn't finish it, left hungry. The service was very good, we had two servers (I assume the one was being trained) and they were on top of everything but to be fair, we were one of two tables. I hope they stay successful as it is downtown and we are new to having a downtown dining scene but I won't be back.

I came here with family during the NFL Draft and had a great experience. I was downtown again for a concert so decided to stop in and get a beer before my show started. I thought there was a car outside blasting music; the entire bar was being rattled by bass. After several minutes I realized it wasn't from a car, but rather a club. Whether the club is next door, upstairs, I couldn't tell. The bartender tried to tell me but it was so loud I couldn't hear her. Totally ruined the experience. I don't mind loud music; I was going to see Meshuggah, but bass rattling the bar with no other music isn't pleasant. I finished my beer quickly and left. I feel badly for the staff since they don't have the luxury of leaving.

Terrible service. We were never given a table when waiting 1 hour when told 25 minutes. They kept blaming other customers but would seat others. Lady in a red sweater was the hostess. Half our group left and we still would not be seated. I'm not sure if I ever want to eat here again because I felt disrespected even though I have eaten here before.

Local, fresh, friendly staff and walkable...perfect for a day trip in Detroit. We happened to be in Detroit for the Browns game (due to the weather the Bills/Browns played in detroit). The Brass was packed, but the staff literally busted their butts to seat everyone in a timely manner. The kitchen pumped out fresh, house made pizza, wings, salads, tacos and more. Everything was hot, reasonably priced and delicious. Definitely worth the wait.

I'd give a zero if that was possible. Was looking forward to this place. Made a reservation & got confirmation. Arrived just before my reservation time to find that they stopped the reservations due to the football game. That was fine. We were willing to wait. An hour and a half later, still not seated, see the hostess selling the tables for tips. Won't be back.

Based on the reviews, I wasn't expecting the pizza to be as good as it was. It's not the best pizza in Detroit, but it's definitely great pizza. I like that you can customize pizzas. The beer selection is vast and good. Service was friendly and the wait was not long. A good pizza option in downtown Detroit!

Service sucked place seems very dirty music is horrible it's like a kids bop cd playing on repeat way to and prices are extremely high

Stopped in with a group of work buddies and we ordered several pizzas and they were super good! They had a good selection of beers too which my team liked as well, definitely a plus. I would definitely come back again for sure.

Empty place during the week, but the bartender was worth grabbing the pizza and a drink. Had a couple beers before we came and got our diners while we're out here for work. Think the bartenders name was Kayla or something like that. Work doesn't cover the tips on the work credit card so I got a beer on my personal card because she was one of the better bartenders I've dealt with. Great selection on tap too. Just too small of a pizza for the price. Luckily work is paying for it.

For my pre-carbohydrate load for the Detroit International Half Marathon, I ordered from Brass Rail Pizza Bar via Yelp with Grubhub delivery. At the time, Brass Rail Pizza Bar was one of the few restaurants within a radius of my hotel that offered delivery with a reasonable fee and no minimum ordering fee. Via Yelp, it was ranked number 11 within a radius of my hotel and noted for some of its vegan options. As a vegetarian, the only item on the menu that had my interest was the Vegetarian Pizza which was what I ordered. I would have considered the Vegetarian Calzone, but there were no images shared of it that would have helped gain my interest, so I did not bother. It took forty-nine minutes from the time my order was acknowledged by Grubhub to the arrival of it at my hotel. The deliverer who delivered my food contacted me from a Chicago area code which resulted in a friendly exchanged greeting and smile once encountered in the hotel lobby. The size of the Vegetarian Pizza was surely satisfying for me. And it was only a 9" pizza. I could only imagine what the other sizes look like if that was a 9". I enjoyed it entirely; it was neatly presented, fresh, topped with an ample number of vegetables, and delicious! I assure you that all of it was eaten the next day. It was last night's dinner turned into the next day's lunch post completion of me running the Detroit International Half Marathon. All in all, I had a pleasant ordering experience with Brass Rail Pizza Bar. As aforementioned I enjoyed my meal and would surely order from again during any of my ventures back to Detroit. ~Blessings~ Thomas G

Great place to start your night if you need a quick bite and a drink before a concert or game! Pizza super flavorful and cheesy! Would recommend making reservations if you are on a time crunch.

Pizza and wings were delicious! The wings were some of the best wings I have ever had. Ordered BBQ and they came crispy and deliciously saucy. The margarita pizza was amazing and had the right amount of crunch to the crust. One person in our party said it was the best pizza they have ever had. Only issue was the service. Took a while to get our order taken, waters, and our check.

The mozzarella sticks were bomb. Perfectly crispy and extra cheesy, just like they should be. The marinara sauce that accompanied them was delicious. We tried the margherita pizza and it was amazing. The small size was perfect for two people after an appetizer- two pieces each. My only annoyance was that one slice had an enormous tomato and barely any cheese. The hostess was hustling hard, I was impressed. Our server seemed like she had too many tables so wasn't as attentive as she could have been but that's not her fault. All In all, a tasty joint. Would definitely come back when I'm in Detroit again.

Pizza is fantastic. Thinner, round, I think wood fired. The place wasn't super clean and I'd be a little nervous to see the kitchen. We sat at the bar. Waitress wasn't super friendly, but she took care of us just fine. This place has solid potential... great location and great food. I think under the right management this place would have lines out the door for games.

Extremely racist and overpriced, the staff is lazy and unprofessional, and the food is gross and undercooked

Headed here before a concert in a Saturday night. Sat outside and the people watching was great. Service was prompt and polite. The food was pretty gross. We ordered a sampler platter and everything came out cooked to death. The chicken wings were so dry and depressing. The tortilla chips reminded me of snack bar nachos - the queso wasn't bad though. We also ordered a magherita pizza which would have been fine but it came out cold like it had been sitting there for 20 minutes. The cheese wasn't even melty anymore. Many better options for pizza within walking distance.

The chicken tenders and fries were great for a late drunk night! Their pizza is good too but as any fresh pizza, I do get impatient. Service was great, music was a bit loud.

I enjoyed my visit here very much. I was attending a concert at the Fillmore, and wanted some thing good for dinner where I could be in and out in a relatively short period of time. When I arrived I was pleased to find that I was able to make my way straight to the bar where I received attentive and prompt service. The beer list is a mile long and included a selection of sours which I was happy for. I ordered their cordon bleu pizza I was delighted at how fresh everything was and the finish on the crust. This is a wonderful item that I will definitely get again when I come back. I noted that they have some pinball and video games that looked interesting, but didn't have a chance to check them out. Hope to come back!

Great pizza, cool atmosphere, great location and Cierra the bartender topped it off! Highly recommended.

We stopped in on a rainy Monday night, and though business was a bit slow, it was a cozy bar to spend some time in out of the cold. It's huge, so I'm sure it gets busy for games and events. Their beer selection is awesome; they also have a few ciders. I got Blake's Rosé cider; delish! Hubby ordered a couple of high gravity beers. We also ordered pizza, their Classic which is only $10 on Mondays. Every night there is a different pizza on special. Good to know! We got the square pizza which is still thin - yum! Reminiscent of the best version of bowling alley/skating rink pizza, know what I'm sayin'? We'll for sure be back.

After searching too long for parking to get to or original destination we decided we just didn't have time to get there. So we just went to the closest restaurant we could see because we were all hungry and the area has changed SO much since the last time I was there before the pandemic. So in comes the Brass Rail Pizza Bar. The server was great. But the pizza was a bit... over saucy for my taste. My son ordered the kids chicken tenders and barely touched them. It might just have been him being picky. But if they are good, it was an excellent value for the price. My one complaint was that for the middle of a weekday and being next to empty the place was a little sticky. It just could have been cleaner. This was prime time to get that done. But when the servers weren't serving they were in the back on their phones. I mean, I guess that's standard now though. I will say, if you check in there is a discount. I didn't realize this until after we paid. I frequently forget to check in. But thankfully they gave us a military discount and it ended up being the same. So that was nice. I think if they work on the over saucing and cleaning I would definitely give it another star. But I don't think this will be my first choice the next time I go into the city.

Stopped in on a busy day , Abby was great! Even though it was really busy , she made sure she was in top of it!

Came into town to see my Cincinnati Reds beat up on the Tigers. Went here my first night in town to watch the remainder of game 1 of the series. Being that the Reds won and I'm feeling good, that might have something to do with this review;). All jokes aside, very good food here and I would recommend all Detroiters or those just visiting. The bartender was ultra cool and not pushy, but very patient and cordial. I ordered the sliders for my meal there and an entire meat lovers pizza for my next day since I would be working all day. Admittedly I was a little weird sitting at a bar and drinking my diet Coke, but we all don't drink alcohol, contrary to what tv would make you think. Great job Brass Rail and thank you for making my visit to Detroit that much better!

Received excellent service from Charles and will definitely be back. Terrific outdoor seating just a short walk to/from Comerica Park.

Service was slow. Very slow. 2 of 4 in our party ordered Chicken Caesar wraps receive just salad a took 30 more minutes to get it corrected. Caesar wrap were dripping in dressing. We missed the opening show at Fillmore; it should take taken 40 minutes was 1.5 hours. Everyone else's food was good. Bar service very slow as well. Don't recommend to eat here unless you have no where to go.

Came here before a tigers game last week and my lasting impression was, "meh". I appreciate their unique pizza flavors but the supreme was soggy amd the cordon bleu was very oily/greasy. The service ambience was loud and the service was lacking. Part way through, my brother joined us and I watched out server walk into our section 3x and glance over our table before he went to the bar for a drink. Every time i got up I was treated to a hot bare light bulb in my face [im 6' tall] because the tables were set up so the bulbs were in the aisles between tables. The drinks were so expensive, each one cost as much as a whole bottle [and we werent ordering craft cocktails, just bourbon on the rocks]. The proximity to the ballpark was the best thing. But there are plenty of other places to try so ill probably go somewhere else next time

After Detroit Pride, me, my friends and partner had the most terrible humiliating experience ever. Our waiter was xenophobic to us (we're Brazilians), not paying attention to our orders (we had to order twice or even to the lovely hostess). Of course we didn't tip him and he simply went over my partner harassing and, believe me, holding him through his shirt. Absolutely terrible. I finally had the guts to write something after my partner being traumatised by the experience.

Sat here for 20 mins waiting for the bartenders to even look our way. Ended up walking out. Was never even LOOKED at. Poor service with poor staff. Save your time and go to Buddys Pizza.

We were downtown for the concert. Waited 40 minutes to be seated....not even mad about it we understood it was busy we waited and did not complain. What made us get up and leave was after we were seated up stairs we sat for another 30 minutes watching a waiter and waitress pass us not once not twice but FOUR TIMES. Never approached us never said sorry just need to close some people out. We would have been fine but after sitting for 30 minutes and watching them stop at tables paying their bills and never saying anything we decided to get up and leave most likely will never go back.

I attend a couple lions games every season with my friend who is a season ticket holder. He loves to stop by the brass rail before and after the game for drinks and a bite to eat. Last month we popped in before the game and I ordered a Caesar salad and my friend ordered tenders and fries! WOW what a huge disappointment....as you can see my salad consists of lettuce and dressing. Can I get a crouton people, I mean it's a staple in a Caesar salad! Not to mention they charge you $8 ....oh I may have had a shred of Parmesan cheese in the mix! THIS IS THE DESCRIPTION FROM THEIR MENU: Fresh romaine, tossed in our house caesar dressing topped with fresh parmesan and croutons** Chicken tenders were pretty standard, never really hold a high expectation for them anywhere however the fries were cold and double dipped in the oil. I've worked the bar industry on and off for over 26 years and I've seen this before from lazy cooks. They'll make fries in advance and when a customers order a meal with fries they attempt to "deep fry" then again which all that does is leave them greased soaked and wimpy looking fries! See for yourself on the photo....shiny and oil soaked. I gave 2 stars because they pour a nice drink ! I always love to support local Detroit business when downtown but I think next time I'll venture elsewhere for a bite!

The garden salad had ham in it even though it didn't say it on the menu. I had ordered a medium cheese pizza and it came very late, a long time after the rest of my party got their food. I also saw at least two more parties that got their food before I got my pizza. We asked for the staff to turn on the TV, but they ignored us; we asked two times before giving up. We also asked them to turn down the music because it was very hard to hear and talk, but they ignored us. I would NOT recommend this place.

Great food and service! Loved how you can sit outside and enjoy the sun too. They have a very large beer selection.

This place is super close to my apartment and has been open for carry out during the pandemic. My boyfriend and I were looking for a quick bite, but wanted to try something new. We opted for two pizzas and they were ready within 30 mins! The pizzas were nothing to write home about, but fit the bill and were pretty good!

Loved this dive pizza bar. Hit the spot as we walked around downtown Detroit. We will definitely be back!

Great food and beer selection. Sierra took care of our small group well. She gave great options and my glass was never empty. Great pre game stop, will be back!!

I feel like this place should have more reviews because the food is just incredible. Nestled just off of Woodward, the sign is big enough to draw you in. Decent size restaurant with full bar. Great menu including pizza (8" or 12") and "craft" cocktails. Came here on a Sunday night and they were able to seat us immediately. We split brussels sprout appetizer & the cheese bread appetizer. BS were some of the best I've had! But please don't get me started on the cheese bread. Just heavenly...so much cheese and so much flavor. Can't wait to come back here just for the cheese bread! My friend ordered a salad and I ordered an 8" margherita pizza...just yummy! The crust is not heavy at all, and super buttery. I need to come back just to try everything else on the menu.