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The Apparatus Room

4.5
4.5
3737 Reviews
$31 to $50
Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service

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2 people
19:00
Booked 51 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
Chic yet approachable, historic while tastefully modern. The Apparatus Room bridges the old and the new, offering iconic New American cuisine by Chef Rece Hogerheide rooted in Midwestern ingredients, thoughtfully crafted cocktails, and esoteric wines.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00 Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Sat, Sun 07:00–14:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Phone number
    (313) 800-5600
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Rece Hogerheide
  • Catering
    For event or larger party inquiries, please email sales@detroitfoundationhotel.com for additional details.<br /><br />Detroit Foundation is a one-of-a-kind location for a variety of events, including corporate gatherings, dining and standing receptions.
  • Private party facilities
    For Private Dining Room booking inquiries, email arreservations@detroitfoundationhotel.comOur space features natural light.Available for daytime meetings, evening events and small reception.Chef’s choice menu.Capacity - Tailored for groups between 10 and 30.
  • Area
    Detroit
  • Cross Street
    Washington Blvd.
  • Parking details
    Street Parking, TCF Center Parking Garage, Public Parking Lot
  • Public transit
    Detroit People Mover, QLine, Bus Line
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 3,737 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
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Apparatus Room, set in a historic firehouse, is a Detroit gem known for its "outstanding service" and unique ambiance. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and creative cocktails. While some mention limited menu options and noise levels, the overall experience is praised for its "beautiful space" and attentive staff, making it a favorite spot for special occasions.

3,737 Reviews
  1. Kathryn

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had Christmas brunch at The Apparatus Room. The hostess seated us right away and was very accommodating to our seating preference. I loved that the restaurant had music in the background that wasn't too loud. The service was prompt and attentive throughout the meal. We all enjoyed our food and had a great time. I will definitely return here in the future.
    The Apparatus RoomResponded today
    Hey Kathryn, Thank you for choosing The Apparatus Room for your Christmas brunch and for taking the time to leave a review. We're thrilled to hear that you had a prompt and attentive service and enjoyed the music in the background. We're also glad to know that you found our seating preference accommodating and that your overall experience was enjoyable. We appreciate your feedback and look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, The Management Team

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  2. Crystal

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food. The cocktails were overpriced, but tasted good. The service was excellent.
    The Apparatus RoomResponded today
    Hey Crystal, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our food and cocktails. We appreciate your feedback about our pricing and we're sorry to hear that you found the service to be excellent. We strive to provide the best experience and your input helps us do just that. We hope to welcome you back to The Apparatus Room soon. Best regards, The Management Team

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  3. Chayane

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    The service was great, but the food was cold and just ok.
    The Apparatus RoomResponded today
    Thanks for the review, Chayane! We're glad to hear that you enjoyed our service at The Apparatus Room. However, we're sorry to hear that the food didn't meet your expectations. We take pride in our dishes and we'll definitely take your feedback into consideration. We hope to have the opportunity to impress you with our food on your next visit.

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  4. George

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 17 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First visit and the experience was wonderful. Great food! Great service! Great atmosphere. Highly recommend. Our server- Shelby was superb. TU Shelby for the great experience!

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  5. Tyra

    VIP

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    We sat down and had to wait an hour and a half to receive food. I made reservations two weeks prior. I tend to come here a lot and never had to deal with this. In addition, the waitress was not attentive and didn’t provide many updates for us throughout the time that we were waiting.

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  6. Tiara

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    This was truly a middle of the road experience in all aspects, so much so that I didn’t even take pictures of the food. The valet was the best part about the entire experience and that was about $20 + tip but they were kind, fast, and courteous. After checking into our reservation we still have about a 15/20 min wait, standing as there was no room at the bar nor a proper holding area. Once seated, it took our waitress a good 10 mins to even get to our table where we were casually informed that someone should have already told us there was about a 1 hr wait after placing any order. At this point we’d already been in the restaurant without so much as a sip of water for over 40 mins. Waitress then advised to quickly put in appetizer order of chips or fries since those come out quick. We did and ordered drinks. The first drink was sent back because it was wrong. About an hour in those “quick” appetizers came and about 30/35 mins after that the food came and it was nothing to write home about especially after the long wait time. I wouldn’t be back.

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server was very good, but notified us after we sat down that the kitchen is backed up and that it would be at least an hour before we would get our food. Since we already sat down, we decided to stay, but that would have been good to know before that sat us.
    The Apparatus RoomResponded today
    Thanks for visiting us at The Apparatus Room. We appreciate your understanding regarding the unexpected delay in service during your recent visit. We are pleased to hear that you found our server to be good and enjoyed the food. We apologize for the inconvenience caused and we will ensure to improve our communication to prevent such situations in the future. We hope to see you again soon.

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  8. Carrie

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    We were seated on time for our reservation. Busy day downtown with lots of events, so it was busy. Kitchen wasn’t staffed accordingly, so it took 1.5 hrs for 3 brunch orders. The server clearly felt bad for the delay, but made a half hearted apology. Food is average—overpriced for what you get. Brunch elsewhere.

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  9. Andrew

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Apparently my family wasn't a top priority for the team at the restaurant. We had a reservation and still waited 20 mins eventhough there were open tables everywhere, and everyone else was seated as they arrived. After we were seated and placed our order, we waited nearly an hour for our food, to the point even Santa on his 3rd trip around the room made a comment that we still hadn't recieved our food. As the waitress told us on the 4th time sorry for the delay she never once asked us if we wanted another beverage to compensate for the extremely long wait.

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  10. Erin

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    2.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The place was lovely, the food was good. However, It over an hour of get our food. The waitress was hardly around.

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FAQs

The Apparatus Room offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (313) 800-5600.

The Apparatus Room is rated 4.5 stars by 3737 OpenTable diners.

The Apparatus Room does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

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

Make a booking

2 people
19:00
Booked 51 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Apparatus Room

250 W Larned St, Detroit, MI 48226

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Washington Blvd.
  • Area
    Detroit
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:00–14:00 Mon–Sat 17:00–22:00 Mon–Fri 07:00–10:30 Sat, Sun 07:00–14:00 Sun 17:00–21:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Street Parking, TCF Center Parking Garage, Public Parking Lot
  • Public transit
    Detroit People Mover, QLine, Bus Line
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef Rece Hogerheide
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Delivery, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (313) 800-5600
  • Catering
    For event or larger party inquiries, please email sales@detroitfoundationhotel.com for additional details.<br /><br />Detroit Foundation is a one-of-a-kind location for a variety of events, including corporate gatherings, dining and standing receptions.
  • Private party facilities
    For Private Dining Room booking inquiries, email arreservations@detroitfoundationhotel.comOur space features natural light.Available for daytime meetings, evening events and small reception.Chef’s choice menu.Capacity - Tailored for groups between 10 and 30.
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