The Statler

Modern French restaurant · Theater District

The Statler

Modern French restaurant · Theater District

313 Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

Highlights

Elegant bistro with a terrace offering traditional French fare with an American twist.

313 Park Ave, Detroit, MI 48226 Get directions

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"This upscale bistro offers French-American cuisine with a menu of tried-and-true dishes like the steak tartare or oysters on the half shell. The roasted duck, a nod to the classic duck à l’Orange, is served with a sweet orange reduction and tangy kumquats, and topped with charred scallions. Save room for the roaming dessert cart, decked out with treats like rich dark chocolate mousse, topped with ganache, creme anglaise, and fresh berries." - Will Reaume

Where to find French cuisine in Detroit - Eater Detroit

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@eater

"The Statler will unveil its sprawling patio in time for Opening Day. Doors open at 11 a.m. and guests here can expect a lineup of cheeseburgers, sausage and peppers in a roll, barbecue pulled pork, draft beer, and fries. Regular dining service will resume after 4 p.m." - Serena Maria Daniels

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@infatuation

"The Esters has everything you want from a neighborhood bar, and it’s an extremely pleasant place to loiter on a sunny day. This Greenpoint spot has patio seating, lots of potted plants, and a few floor-to-ceiling windows that swing open when the weather’s nice. They serve a few interesting cocktails with ingredients like whey and chili syrup, and there are some meats and cheeses to snack on—but our favorite thing to order is the pizza. The rectangular pies at The Esters share some DNA with the Detroit-style ones at Emmy Squared and Ace’s, with thick, fluffy crust that’s crispy on the outside and chewy in the middle. Try the garlicky You’ve Got Kale layered with mozzarella, ricotta, and shaved pecorino, and don’t forget to squeeze the accompanying lemon wedge over the top." - Bryan Kim

The Esters Review - Greenpoint - New York - The Infatuation

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@eater

"Joe Vicari Restaurant Group is set to open The Statler Bistro, a French-American bistro, on the first floor of the City Club Apartments development in downtown Detroit in January 2021. The restaurant is named in tribute to the former Statler Hotel and is expected to seat 175 people with a European flair to its design and a large outdoor patio. It will also feature a market selling groceries and packaged meals." - Brenna Houck

Andiamo Owner Opens a French-American Statler Bistro to Detroit in 2021 - Eater Detroit

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Emily Henderson

Google

My date and I both did the 4 course tasting menu and were blown away. We are not drinkers so we skipped the wine pairing, but $70 for 4 full size courses is a WOW for value. Every course was absolutely amazing, food is above and beyond. Lovely quiet atmosphere as well for a relaxing evening. Nice yummy mock-tails for non-drinkers. We went on the 4th of July weekend so it was definitely one of their slower nights. Despite being slow and ending up being the last couple in the restaurant, they paced our 4 courses amazingly and we never ever felt rushed to leave or rush through our courses. I’m surprised I don’t hear more people talking about this place. Will definitely be coming back and telling friends!!

Performance Enhancement

Google

If I could give 0 stars, I would. I came to celebrate my birthday with a party of four. We all ordered the tasting menu. With exception the delicious calamari, not one other dish was properly prepared or appetizing. The Escargot was surprisingly not in the shell, as this was not specified on the menu. Instead, they were served in a soup bowl with an unrecognizable sauce. The Salad Lyonnaise was topped with a poached egg with a hard, rather than soft yolk, as is customary, and the dressing was so sweet, I couldn‘t eat it. The French Onion soup tasted like vinegar. The short ribs were so salty they couldn‘t be eaten. The salmon was over-cooked and the sole was watery and mushy - the texture of baby food. The mocktails were missing the main “peach“ ingredient. Instead of letting us know they were out of peach flavor, they simply sent the drinks the table without it. The waitress did all she could to try to make things right, but we‘d honestly lost our appetite. The bill came to over $500 before the tip and upon arriving home, I saw that we’d been charged separately for desserts that were supposed to have come with the tasting menu. Having eaten French r restaurants around the world, I‘ve come to expect a much higher standard of dining at that price. This was my first visit to the Statler and I was excited to come after hearing so many positive things about it. I won‘t be returning.

Leathia’s Lyfe

Google

We expected something more upscale for a French Restaurant. It gives more Pub vibes. We wanted to sit in the patio but the hostess said it was closed due to iffy weather. It was a beautiful sunny day with no rain in the forecast.

Jason Heien

Google

The Statler From start to finish, The Statler delivered excellence! The valet was great. $20 is standard here in Downtown Detroit, and reasonable for being in such close proximity to the Ford Field and Comerica Park. We arrived a little early for our reservation, and had to wait about 5 min for our table to be ready. The hosts were excellent. We were sat back in a corner which was excellent so we could watch how busy they were, people watch. Richard was our server, and he was perfectly attentive. The short ribs, amazing. Their re-fashioned cocktail, excellent Calamari 🤌🏻 Steak tartar - delicate and delicious Beet salad - earthy We didn't have one thing that we were not blown away with. Would definitely recommend the carrot cake!! Thank you Statler, and thank you Richard!

Steven Ostrowski

Google

Very nice setting! We started off with the raw oysters and they were delicious. Surf and Turf was excellent and the scallops were melt in your mouth tender. The service was exceptional. Definitely pricey, but you get what you pay for!

Google

We went here about week ago and wanted to say how great the food was. We came before a comedy show and did the price fix menu at the time Each course came with a different wine and we both go to try many of their different plates. Highlights include the French onion soup and the short rib. Salmon was goood too but not as good as the short rib We had to take dessert to go because we were cutting it short to the show, the cheese cake was great too. The only thing that didn’t amaze us was the salmon Rilette. Still good, but wouldn’t try it again Service was also 10/10, very attentive and knowledgeable of the wines

Todays Present

Google

We loved our experience here!! Kiara was an amazing waitress. She gave the best wine pairing recommendations. We had the grilled artichokes (which were just okay), Oyster Rockefeller which were small but the flavor was great, the mussels were spicy but delicious. They were also on the smaller side. The carrot cake was amazing. The pasta was delicious too. I would definitely come again!

Jasmine Traxler

Google

The restaurant has a nice, chic atmosphere. We started with the lamb en ballon, it was so delicious. I had the roasted beets and goat cheese salad, which was okay, I'd pass on this if I return. For dinner I had the roast duck and the beef short rib. The short rib was fantastic! I would come here just for that. The duck was tasty, not a wow for me, but still good. The lobster Mac and cheese was good, nothing special.