Cornerstone Barrel House

American restaurant · Downtown

Cornerstone Barrel House

American restaurant · Downtown

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1456 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

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Comfy outfit offering New American bites & an array of whiskey in warm surrounds with a rustic feel.  

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1456 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 Get directions

cornerstonedetroit.com

$10–20 · Menu

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1456 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 Get directions

+1 313 338 3238
cornerstonedetroit.com

$10–20 · Menu

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Jul 11, 2025

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"This restaurant and bar serves a strong selection of bourbon and whiskey and tasty tavern fare. The menu at Cornerstone Barrel House features beer and Better Made chip-battered fish and chips as well as Italian meatball sandwiches. Flat-screen TVs stretch along the back of the bar for fans outside of the stadium to catch the game." - Monica Williams, Brenna Houck

The Best Detroit Restaurants and Bars Near Ford Field This Season - Eater Detroit
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Denise Goldsmith

Google
I was really blown away by this bar food. Fine dinner at a new level. The chicken noodle soup was the best I have ever had. Our waitress was very accommodating. The only negative thing was the meat on the loaded french fries was salty, on the positive side the meat was super tender and full of flavor. The salmon was delicious, and the pasta was full of flavor with humongous shrimp. The Cajun chicken flavor was out of this world. Great job.👍👍

John Kutasz

Google
This was a really solid choice for dinner before a Tigers game. It's within a very easy walk to the stadium, and the menu was perfectly tuned to what we were looking for. 2 of the 3 people in our party were made very happy by the house burger (I particularly liked their choice of bun), and the third enjoyed a pork mini (slider). We found lovely beers on the happy hour menu to complete the experience. The Cornerstone isn't fancy, but I'm perfectly willing go consider it a five star dinner because it was exactly what we were looking for in a perfect location.

Jeff Niemi

Google
This restaurant is located right on Woodward in the heart of Detroit located next to some great establishments, such as the Shinola Hotel. The seating outside was perfect during a warm evening. The service was speedy and delivered with a warming manner. If you have the pleasure of dining here, I would totally recommend the burger. This burger was one of the most flavorful burgers I've had in a long time. With it's buttery flavor and cooked to perfection and served on a warm bun. You won't put it down once you start to consume this delight. If you're in the area give this place a go and enjoy an affordable, delicious meal executed with perfection. Bon appetit!

Cheryl Payne

Google
I have been to this place pre-covid when they served jalenpeno Cheddar biscuits. Man were they good!! Sharon the waitress advised that due to covid they could not keep up with their old menu. The new menus is just as good, just less the biscuits. I would recommend this place for lunch or dinner. I tried the beef short rib sliders with fries & truffle sauce. Delish! Meat was very tender & flavorful. The shrimp with angel hair pasta was really good too! The size and portion of the shrimp was pleasing. Drinks are good. Atmosphere is good and the staff is friendly. Check it out when you are in the area.

Theodore Hynes

Google
I must have passed by this place literally thousands of times and I have finally entered inside just this past week. I will be honest, I thought it would be really bougie being on Woodward downtown but it was truly reasonable and the fare was excellent. They have excellent sliders that during happy hour are only 3$ a pop. Each one has a different and unique marinade. The macaroni and cheese was so much fun to eat as an appetizer while waiting for the full burger which, surprisingly was char grilled. For me that was the best part. I am truly happy I finally tried it out.

Rob McClellan

Google
I have never been here before and found it on Google maps while looking for some good food before the hockey game. We ended up getting the Mac and cheese with chicken (mine) and pork (my wife). In her words, "This is the best Mac and cheese I've ever had!". I completely agree. The pictures don't do it justice. The shell noodles are pretty massive and the cheese is perfectly smooth and creamy. I got the bourbon sour and she got the mule and both were really cool drinks. I wish I was able to buy one of the tin cups they served hers in. My only issue with the place is the lack of seating. They have an entire downstairs area with tons of space but aren't using it to seat people, it's just a big empty area. I saw so many people leave because they didn't want to wait for seating. All in all, it's an amazing place and I'll be back

Katie

Google
Great staff, delicious food, and atmosphere. Been here a few times over the years. Consistently great service and the food is always good. Recently, I got the house salad with salmon and a side of pineapple fried rice. Both phenomenal and filling. The salmon had great spices on it and was cooked perfectly. This is a great spot to grab a drink and bite to eat in the heart of Detroit.

Scott Williamson

Google
This a fantastic place. Great atmosphere. Food and drinks were excellent. The bartenders are awesome. Sebastian gave us great recommendations and prompt service. We had the Barrel Burger and the Corned Beef Sandwich, one word incredible! Big selection of Bourbon, Whiskey, Scotch, Beer and signature cocktails. This was absolutely a 5 star experience!