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BESA Detroit, Detroit, MI

BESA Detroit

4.8
4.8
1318 Reviews
$30 and under
American
  • Good for special occasions
  • Romantic
  • Great for creative cocktails
"A Taste of the Adriatic Experience"

Imagine a light breeze overpassing the Adriatic Sea coupled with fresh mediterranean vegetables, olive trees, citrus, grains and various cheeses. Our restaurant experience will fulfill this by bringing you closer by each bite of our authentic dishes.

Come join us to get a taste of the Adriatic experience.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (313) 315-3000
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Nick Geftos
  • Catering
    For more information regarding catering please visit https://www.besadetroit.com/catering
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a variety of options with regard to private events. We designed and built our restaurant to be able to offer multiple experiences within the same space. We have a's Table for 15 that offer an amazing experience private experience. We can do events for up to 40 people in our lounge which is separated from our upper floor dining. We can do a more casual event of up to 30 people in our bar area with high tables and the bar. We can also do events for up to 250 people that would include a variety of different experiences throughout the restaurant; high tables, bar area, raw bar, lounge and private room, all in one. Truly unique experience unlike any other place in Detroit. Location, flexibility, attention to detail and overall philosophy of putting our guest ahead of everything makes for one of a kind experience at BESA.
  • Neighbourhood
    Detroit
  • Cross Street
    North West corner of Woodward & E Congress
  • Parking details
    Parking available on the street, parking structures on Congress . BESA offers two hour free parking validation at One Detroit parking garage.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,318 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
BESA Detroit offers a "perfect ambiance" for any special occasion, with a menu that blends creativity and flavor. The service is "absolutely fantastic," with standout servers like Carter and Kristin enhancing the dining experience. Guests praise the "succulent food," beautiful cocktails, and a lively atmosphere, making it a top choice in Detroit.

1,318 Reviews
  1. Joanne

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was our first time dining at Besa. My husband is a vegetarian and there were many options for him to choose from. Overall the food, service and atmosphere was amazing. We will definitely be going back.

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  2. Jelena

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 12, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Besa is a date night favorite for us but our experience last night was the best we’ve had! Our server Alyssa was super attentive, gave great recommendations for food and drink, and overall made our night so special. She even had the kitchen split the courses when playing so we could share. The food and drinks were amazing, the dining room setup feels intimate like you’re having a private meal, and the ambiance is great. Highly recommend!

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  3. Joseph

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic happy hour, food, presentation, atmosphere and service!

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  4. Moe

    Detroit

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on September 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Besa is outstanding. The staff is always paying attention, the food is always on point, and the location makes a night out feel like a night out.

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  5. que

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Waited over an hour for our dinner the salad was said to be coming after 45 min. When the food did finally come it was not even lukewarm. The waiter we came to learn was a manager and he did comp the bill as a note there was 2 of us in our party and it was a birthday dinner at that. Just poor poor service and lackluster food.

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  6. Jamie

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our first time dining at BESA and it was great, we'll be back.

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  7. Anthony

    Cleveland

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Perfect! The lamb appetizer! The ribeye and frites. The halibut. All great. And our server, Danielle, was the best part. She made it a great experience.

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  8. Sybil

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I highly recommend BESA Detroit for dinner. Husband and I celebrated our anniversary here and the food was outstanding! Had the lamb chops which were cooked to perfection and the dessert was delicious. Service was great, we will definitely return.

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good amazing and the service was better! Please bring this to Columbus, OH!

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  10. desire

    Richmond

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had a really good time dining at BESA. This restaurant is one of the best dining in Detroit. It was outstanding, from the aesthetics , attentive staff, succulent food and perfect music! My waiter, Mr Red-just soft spoken and polite man, introduced me to the menu and gave me his recommendations and THOSE WERE THE BEST!! Mouthwatering meals. He was kind enough to take me lots of pictures as well. My favorite meal was the appetizer lamb shoulder dish, the main course- salmon dish! I just wish they have more options for mocktails ! Nonetheless, I will definitely come back to this BESA restaurant!! Thank you BESA,Mr Red in Particular for making my dining experience more enjoyable!

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FAQs

BESA Detroit offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (313) 315-3000.

BESA Detroit is rated 4.8 stars by 1318 OpenTable diners.

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

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Google Map for BESA Detroit

600 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    North West corner of Woodward & E Congress
  • Neighbourhood
    Detroit
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Contemporary American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking available on the street, parking structures on Congress . BESA offers two hour free parking validation at One Detroit parking garage.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Nick Geftos
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (313) 315-3000
  • Catering
    For more information regarding catering please visit https://www.besadetroit.com/catering
  • Private party facilities
    We offer a variety of options with regard to private events. We designed and built our restaurant to be able to offer multiple experiences within the same space. We have a's Table for 15 that offer an amazing experience private experience. We can do events for up to 40 people in our lounge which is separated from our upper floor dining. We can do a more casual event of up to 30 people in our bar area with high tables and the bar. We can also do events for up to 250 people that would include a variety of different experiences throughout the restaurant; high tables, bar area, raw bar, lounge and private room, all in one. Truly unique experience unlike any other place in Detroit. Location, flexibility, attention to detail and overall philosophy of putting our guest ahead of everything makes for one of a kind experience at BESA.
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