The Ebenezer

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   Jen

   San Francisco

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   We love cocktails at the Ebenezer, and was excited to bring two friends who never had been there before. We made reservations a week in advance and specifically asked for seating in the area away from the bar with the fun chairs and unique atmosphere. Our reservation was at 4:30pm on a Thursday. When we arrived, we were informed that there was a private party in the room we had requested, and they needed to seat us directly next to the server area in the bar. Needless to say, we were very disappointed. We were the only patrons at the establishment from 4:30-5:15, and our table was in the least exciting area of the whole establishment. We specifically made reservations to be seated in the ‘fancy’ area away, and would have preferred that they call us and let us know that they had a private party there so that we could change our reservation to a different day. Instead , we sat awkwardly in an area next to the server station and had very expensive drinks. Our server was very attentive and friendly, but the atmosphere wasn’t what we wanted.
   

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   Mike

   Detroit

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on February 15, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great ambiance and service. Loved it. We did not get food, but did get drinks and deep fried Oreo’s. Delicious.
   

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   Jon

   Milwaukee

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on February 12, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Cool speakeasy atmosphere. Delicious cocktails. Very expensive.
   

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   Marylyn

   Detroit

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on February 7, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   This was my second visit and I brought 4 other friends this time. They loved it. Already planning an even bigger gathering of people next. Great place to meet and hang out. Good drinks and small plates and a wonderful atmosphere. The bartender - Joe - is the best!! Also, the wait staff were all friendly and helpful. Just a happy place to go to!
   

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   Kris

   VIP

   Detroit

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on February 2, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Drinks are awesome, wish music wasn’t quite so loud - hard to have a conversation with friends.
   

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   Amy

   Detroit

   3 reviews

   5.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The cocktails here are interesting, fun and tasty! The vibe is cool and the staff are just the right amount of engaging throughout the experience. Will definitely be back.
   

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   Errol

   Detroit

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined on January 24, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Our bartender, Joe, was very engaging, very knowledgeable about his craft, and enjoyable to converse with.
   

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   Marylyn

   Detroit

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on January 8, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   If you're looking for a place with good drinks and apps and a fun atmosphere (and good jazz background music) .... Ebeneezer is the place! Loved it.
   

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   Nichole

   Detroit

   14 reviews

   4.0

   14 reviews

   Dined on January 5, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great jazz. Really nice ambience. Cozy. Great location.
   

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    Thomas

    Detroit

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2

    Nice idea. Marginal execution. Thundering dance music pounding constantly made conversations almost impossible. It's just a bar pretending to have some sort of vibe from the days of speakeasies. I don't think we'll go back, but give it a try and see what you think.
    

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