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Mabel Gray Hazel Park Reviews
I don't know what happened to my old review from here, but
I don't know what happened to my old review from here, but this is the best restaurant. It maybe only competes with Selden for that spot locally. Most things you try will knock your socks off. I can't hype this place enough.
Fantastic experience! We did the tasting menu and had a
Fantastic experience! We did the tasting menu and had a great time. The food was amazing and portions were perfect. The ambiance is different that expected but we loved the decor and style. It was a bit loud which made it hard for us to even hear each other across the table but maybe the dining room would be better for that. Service was great, very attentive and excellent explanations of each dish. Look forward to dining there again on another special occasion, it is on the pricier side but I think we got our money's worth!
Unpopular opinion, I know.
As many do, I waited a long time to get a reservation and had high expectations. My wife finally managed to get us in on my birthday. Service was 5 stars, food 4.5 stars, but ambiance 2 stars. Ambiance: It was so loud that we could not hear the descriptions of our food (particularly problematic since I have multiple food sensitivities). I kept thinking someone would realize and turn down the music but no luck. I guess many people like that vibe? Service:everyone was kind and things were pretty prompt. Food: due to the rotating menu and my food sensitivities, this was a tricky situation. I love love loved the cornbread with shishitos - as an appetizer/side. I thought there would be more vegetarian entree-like options. It was 90 degrees out and cauliflower cheese soup was one of the few vegetarian dishes. While this soup was absolutely delicious, it didn't seem like it had considered the season at all. The beet salad was nice but did not have main course energy, and the beet chunks were so large I had to cut them up with a knife. My wife said that her raw oyster was great (I can't eat shellfish) and enjoyed her beef tips. There are NO mocktails on the menu; if you're sober you'll need to ask the bartender to make something for you. Overall, the menu seemed stuck about 5 years ago. Here's the reason they're getting 3 instead of 4 stars: the bar stools were impossibly uncomfortable. We arrived early for our reservation and thought we'd be seated at the bar while waiting for our table (no, I don't know what the phrasing on our reservation was- it definitely didn't ask if we were capable of perching precariously on an oversized square stool for an entire meal). This is the only meal I can ever remember leaving in the middle of - after taking two walks to get my toes to wake back up in an attempt to make it through my wife's tasting courses. My wife's theory (she's an osteopath) is that the stools were perfectly comfortable for someone who is young, 5'11", and 190 pounds, so if that's you, you'll enjoy bar seating at Mabel Gray. We looked around for a while to see if there was anywhere to move us to or at least a different style stool. The square element also made it hard to get onto and off particularly because of how close together everyone was seated (which was awkward because of the need to get up and walk around for relief). I ended up eating a super expensive meal out of takeout containers on my birthday. Look, I know Mabel Gray doesn't need my business and will keep putting bottoms in chairs no matter what I say. But for my fellow people with food and seating sensitivities, this place is not for you. I would be ashamed of myself as a hostess if I asked my guests to sit in such a painful situation for the duration of a meal, when many more ergonomic stools are available that could fit the aesthetic. I'll be supporting restaurants that take their duties as hosts seriously- and fortunately there are many to choose from in metro Detroit nowadays.
Oh, Mabel Gray.
I'd been wanting to come here for years, but it just never worked out. My boyfriend remembered that it was on my bucket list, so he was able to make a reservation for my birthday (likely because it was on a weekday in February). We had seats at the bar, which was great, because we felt like we got the best and most attentive service. Every single staff member was so kind, gracious, and knowledgeable. We could tell each person was dedicated to making sure we had a great experience. There was no pretension here, which we absolutely appreciated. The decor was so much fun, and I loved that they had their own candles in the bathroom! We decided to go with the tasting menu after we checked with staff and they assured us that they could make modifications so that my dishes would be gluten free. I loved every single dish, and especially my toffee pudding with brûlée bananas (it reminded me of banoffee from an Irish pub). Thanks for such a wonderful and memorable experience; it's been our best yet in all of metro Detroit! We recommend Mabel Gray to all our friends and can't wait to come back here with them soon!
Mabel Gray never disappoints.
Always a 10/10 experience with unique, seasonal food. I'll be dreaming about this lamb chop for the rest of my life.
Mabel Gray has made its mark here.
If you're new to be adventurous in the food scene this is a good place to break you in. Very friendly and knowledgeable service. Incredible tastey food without feeling uncomfortable if you're not up to par with incrowd. Laidback
My favorite Michigan resteraunt.
A hidden gem. Wonderful service and ambiance. Can't wait to return.
I recently indulged in the 8-course meal, and it was truly
I recently indulged in the 8-course meal, and it was truly amazing! Each portion was generous and satisfying. Not only did we get to sample off-menu delights, but also chef favorites, adding to the culinary adventure. The service was top-notch too. For $90, the meal included a delightful array: 2 Clams, Iceberg Crab Caesar Salad, Tomato Soup, Shrimp, Fried Cheese, Sorbet, Lamb Chops, and Orange Cake. Every dish burst with flavor, making it an unforgettable dining experience. I definitely plan to come here A LOT!
My favorite restaurant.
I love food, drinks, and surprises. They have all 3. The tasting menu with the wine pairing is amazing. Not that much food for the money but worth it for the overall experience. .
Mabel Gray's food is always amazing and wonderful.
The service is fine and the price is right. Go as often as possible.
Absolutely unreal from the minute we walked in and until
Absolutely unreal from the minute we walked in and until the very end. It's been my opinion that not everyone wants to invest in an official Michelin star, but let me clarify, their service, food, & ambiance perform as if they have three stars. Now let's dig in to the yummiest part - every bite of food! Dined here with three others on a Saturday night. We were able to snag an 8:30 reservation the night before which worked out perfectly. Parking is easy with a lot next to their building and plenty of space on the streets (where we had to park). Natalie was our server and she was exceptional! The entire staff gives off a family energy and they very clearly work hard as a team. With an open view to the kitchen, you can tell the communication is clear and everyone seemed happy (of course this view is surface level only). Three of us ordered the tasting menu and my husband ordered the Cast Iron King Crab Legs as his entree. The tasting menu comes with eight courses, with one being a bite sized palate cleanser. Am I bummed that it's counted towards the courses, yes. Do I wish I could order a tub of it and eat it nightly, also hell yes. Even with the other seven courses, it was still well worth the $89. We also added the Gem Salad, Nonnas Meatballs, and extra oysters for the table. The only food I didn't take a picture of was the salad and palate cleanser. Baby Gem Salad $16 - absolutely unreal. Probably my favorite dish because of the tart and nutty flavors and being doused in sherry dijon vinaigrette. I'm determined to remake it since I live so far away and believe an addiction has been created. It's huge and plenty for a party of four - or just yourself if you're anything like me. King Crab Legs $100 was a very healthy portion as well. Loved the hush puppies with a slight kick, soft center, and perfectly crunchy exterior. Easy to "peel" and eat so leave the bib at home. Nonna's Meatballs $7 per meatball. Loved the Sunday sauce and it was a hearty meatball with a kick - just the way I like 'em. TASTING MENU $89 3/9/24 - Radish carpaccio was delicious and so very flavorful. - Chicken and duck liver mousse toast was everyone's top choice and my second (because I loved the salad so much). But you can eff me right up with a pate that has such a creamy and smooth finish like theirs. SO DAMN GOOD. - Seafood dumplings came with two and a beautiful light broth with the ever slightest kick from jalapeño. They also had a sweet corn that knocked my socks off. The sweet & spicy was the perfect compliment and the dumplings were fluffy and filled with flavor. - Palate cleanser was a ginger blackberry sorbet I believe. I couldn't help but take it in one bite haha. So refreshingly delicious. Wonder if they'll start selling by the pint... - Braised short rib and polenta was very comforting. With short rib almost falling apart. Just so tender and juicy. It complemented the perfectly cooked brussel sprouts that were an added surprise. - Octopus kebab was probably my least favorite but still very good. I found it to be way too tough to chew and that you really had to chew it. Loved the tzatziki it was paired with and was sure to add veggies and mint to every bite. - Raw and baked oysters were also served as a course and we wish we ordered a dozen more! The group was hesitant about baked oysters over raw but they turned out to be the favorite overall. - Olive oil cake and lemon finished off the tasting perfectly. It was light and refreshing with every flavor standing out. My husband who's not a fan of lemon even loved it. Natalie was also so kind to treat us to the dark chocolate cheesecake after such a special dinner together and even though we were well over the edge, we indulged and there was not one regret! Definitely order this if you're not as gluttonous as we are and only want one dessert.
This restaurant is thought through from menu, to service,
This restaurant is thought through from menu, to service, to dish to drink. Although the building is a little tight on space, they do their best to establish a cozy, fancy, homey dinner setting. I highly recommend allowing the restaurant and service to take care of you and order the tasting sample 8 course dinner paired with their drink package.
This has been a must try for while.
It exceeded expectations. Our waiter was beyond attentive, even telling us we're not to lift a finger when my partner attempted to pour his own water lol. The courses came out perfectly timed. Everything down to the grapefruit palette cleanser was just beyond anything I've ever had. We opted for the tasting menu which was the perfect variety to get a taste of different items on the menu. We will definitely be back. The menu changes weekly which gives patrons a chance to try something new.
We waited for years to eat here.
..and were sorely disappointed. I'll admit, the food was fantastic. But it's not worth the price or the substandard service. We got the tasting menu, and they were bringing courses out so fast some of us didn't even get a chance to finish the previous one before the next arrived. I had to ask them to slow down the service. When the bill came, we were surprised by how much it was! We paid it and as we were finishing our drinks, the host came over and told us that they needed our table as another party was coming in! I have never in my life been asked to leave a restaurant, especially one that cost this much money! That was our first and will be our last time eating at Mabel Gray.
My wife and I lucked out.
No reservation and someone had cancelled.The service and ambience are top notch. We Started with bowl garlic fries (but the recipe was more intricate) then shared a fettuccine garlic cream sauce with chicken on the side. (I thought the noodles were a bit over cooked) then we had the Charcoal gold head on shrimp, which were amazing. Then best part was the chocolate cheese cake with peanut butter cups and caramel... Amazing!!!! I had to beers and my wife had rose. The 4 stars because of cost but mainly because I wish they had more vegetarian options. All in all this was an amazing restaurant and I will be returning again. Side note warm up the fries next day in air fryer and they were still great!!
Unpopular opinion here, I know, but I have to say this
Unpopular opinion here, I know, but I have to say this place was not worth the hype, cost of meal, amount of food, and difficulty getting the reservation. I went here with my fiancé as a belated birthday meal, and have been wanting to try if for the past 1.5 years since we moved here; however, I feel it fell short of my expectations. Was the food interesting and unique? Yes Have I tasted much tastier food for the price? Definitely yes Was the service and presentations top nouch? Yes Would I go back again? Probably not, it was a good experience overall but I think is much better food options in the metro Detroit area and downtown area that I would rather go to. For the record, we did try one entire tasting menu (8 mini courses) which included oysters, mushroom soup, a charcuterie situation, apple salad, fried cauliflower dish, etc. Also got an additional entrée on the side. The only item that I really did find was amazing was the lamb chop with special salsa on top! Like I said, food was really interesting and good, but for paying $200 for the whole thing including 2 cocktails, 1 tasting menu, and 1 entrée, I expected more quantity of food. However, I will say the cocktails, especially the G&T were incredible and would highly recommend.
Delicious food, cocktails, excellent service.
Intimate with lovely lighting, James makes a wonderful experience.
Such an experience at Mabel Gray.
Always have different menu items each time I return. Great food as always. Would recommend getting the chefs tasting if you do go.
This was eyes-rolled-back-in-your-head good.
It took months to get a reservation for 6:00 pm. The 4:00 and 8:00 options are easier to come by. When you make a reservation, you need to put a $25 deposit per person. It'll go towards your meal but it's to prevent no-shows. We each ordered the tasting menu - 8 courses. Each course was perfectly timed. Each course was very unique and the portions were reasonable. The place isn't very big but it looks like they are expanding! The menu changes every Tuesday. I can't wait to go back.
Disappointed with this place and Chef Rigato is overrated.
Would not recommend if you're in the area, go somewhere else.
Great food but leave the hearing aid at home.
The food is at the top of the list. Perfection in 8 courses. A few hints. The noise level is somewhat higher in the main dining room, quieter on the patio but then, there will be road noise from passing traffic. So this is not the place for a quiet conversation over dinner. Otherwise, best food in the vicinity.
What a beautiful date night, very quaint, charming
What a beautiful date night, very quaint, charming establishment. What a fantastic menu, if I didn't misunderstand they change up the menu monthly so it gives you a good reason to go back and try new items. The presentation of dishes STUNNING to say the least. I'm a huge fan of a server that knows the menu and can describe the dishes with ease and Natalie was most definitely that server, very knowledgeable with an outstanding personality. With my shellfish allergies I love feeling confident and safe where I eat and she made sure to take good care of me. If there's anything on the planet, you must try there it's their crème brûlée. To die for!! 5 stars well deserved. I will be back
Excellent!
We visited maple gray for the first time. I had the tasting menu and they were able to accommodate my gluten allergy. My husband ordered off the menu and we both enjoyed all of the food and the service was excellent. We will definitely be back.
Exceptional.
Excellent. Phenomenal. Get that reservation and go hungry. Sit down, enjoy, and prepare to open that wallet. Service, food, drinks are all five stars. Deservedly so. Ambiance is laid back, not pretentious, just a friendly place to be.
Amazing menu, lovely service.
I like the season-appropriate food. Some of the best-made cocktails I've had lately. You'll be to make reservations, probably.
The food, the service, and the decor are just all top-notch.
A cozy little delicious restaurant you'll want to take your best friends, your family, anyone...with or without a reason to celebrate! good for vegetarians!
Place is still the best in town.
Very accommodating, staff is knowledgeable and very attentive. Food is incredible. None of you should go there as its getting harder for me to get a table :-)
Great food and the menu is always changing.
Parking is convenient in the lot or on the street. It's a small place so make reservations. Always great food and busy but worth the visit.
I have gone here twice and once on my birthday, first
I have gone here twice and once on my birthday, first things first you will need to reserve ahead of time for any special occasions, but it is so worth it! My only complaint (and not a real one, they advertise the ever changing menu!) would have to be knowing that I had something amazing here and knowing it will possibly not be on the menu next time (their cacio e pepe was the best I ever had) but always a treat to be trying new things every time! A must go for adventurous eaters!
Everything about Mabel Grey was fantastic! We've been
Everything about Mabel Grey was fantastic! We've been trying to get reservations for a while, so we were glad to take the 4:30pm reservation spot when it came available! We were pleasantly greeted at the door and shown to our table 5 mins before our reset time. We were greeted by a hostess who welcomed us, answered questions, explained food--she knew that menu inside and out! My bff and I each got the tasting menu ($89/person, eight courses), the others in our party had soup and Hawaiian rolls, and lamb chops. The tasting menu wasn't only ridiculously delicious, but also was such a fun experience--the staff explained what the food was when each course was delivered. Every course was so thoughtfully prepared and had flavors I never would have thought to pair together. So good. I would order the tasting menu again, and can't wait to go back with my husband!!I wish I'd written down what each item was, but the pictures at least show how gorgeous the food is. Couple of things to know: reservations book fast, so plan ahead. They do have a few bar seats open for the taking, but those fill fast too. They will accommodate for larger group reservations, but you have to call over a month out for that size group. There's no clothing requirement, some folks had jeans on, some folks more dressy. It's a great place to eat and relax--be prepared for a great experience!
Instead of posting some super thought-provoking review of
Instead of posting some super thought-provoking review of yet another fantastic meal, I would much rather talk about the fact that there should be way more restaurants like this in the Detroit area that specifically in the north suburbs where there is a void of good food, I don't mind driving to Hazel Park at all because this place rocks and if I could afford it I would come down here every week But really it would be great pretty please with sugar on top to have a restaurant like this north of Troy just something anything that's not a cruise or a mirror that would be freaking awesome but the chef here does a fantastic job and is probably one of the best restaurants in the area thank you for your time
Best restaurant in the region
The 'tasting menu' is as good as anything I have had in similar places in New York and San Francisco. Perfect. Only issue is the noise level in the place which is amplified by their choice of music and the walls which reflect rather than absorb.
I wanted to love this place but for a drink and food
I wanted to love this place but for a drink and food tasting menu for 2 at $300 it was not worth it. Each plate was a bite - one bite! It really was a sample menu.
Delicious! Superb and creative.
Would love a couple items to be on the menu regularly for when dining with fussier eaters.
I reveled in one of the BEST meal experiences i have had in
I reveled in one of the BEST meal experiences i have had in metro-Detroit in recent years HERE at Mabel Gray this month! Reservations are a must (think weeks in advance) as this place is very small. Because we wanted to enjoy the craft cocktail menu and wine, we reserved the recommended little Airbnb space about a mile away, which was a delight in and of itself! Parking is onsite, and free. We scored seats in the dining room, and there were plenty of spaces still to be filled when we arrived at the start of dinner hour.The beverages were well, wonderful.... I recommend the Griddled sourdough toast with chicken liver and chestnut mousse appetizer. It went so well with red wine! The Tuna Crudo was light, flavorful and the crushed pistachio added a lovely texture variant to the dish. The broth created for the bowl full of Mussels ala Normandy was so tasty i almost asked to take the remainder home! The Hand-rolled ravioli entree with garlic filling and topped with spicy lobster vodka sauce was served al dente and it was pure bliss! We finished with a chocolate tahini torte and a large French Press pot of decaf coffee. Heavenly!
Didn’t try to accommodate
Been here once before and it was excellent. This time we were prepared to order the Wagyu steak ($100.) , and the other two of us were going to order the tasting menu with the pairings. We asked the waitress Kaite if the chef could accommodate my niece who is lactose intolerant. Immediately she said “I don’t think so”. When I asked if she could check with the chef she only replied with “well we’ve been so serving this menu all week”. Needless to say the restaurant lost a huge cover. So we ended up with a lamb burger which was delicious, black bean soups, delicious, grilled oysters which were unremarkable and the mushroom salad which was just okay. I asked for a smoky bourbon cocktail chefs choice which was delicious however when the bill came they added an extra six dollars for “dealers choice”, why not just add that into the price of the cocktail. And biggest pet peeve which we experienced last time was the ridiculous font on the menu. It is extremely difficult to read and we also noticed other customers were having the same problem asking the waitress to translate many items.
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