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Crave Lounge
Categories: Restaurants Sushi Bars Nightlife Bars Lounges Sushi Bars, Lounges [Edit]
22075 Michigan AveDearborn, MI 48121
Neighborhood: Downtown Dearborn
(313) 277-7283
- Hours:
Mon 4:30 pm - 10 pm
Tue-Thu 11 am - 10 pm
Fri-Sat 11 am - 2 am
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Street
- Attire:
- Dressy
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Price Range:
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$$$
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- Yes
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Good For:
- Dinner
- Music:
- Background
- Best Nights:
- Fri, Thu, Sat
- Happy Hour:
- Yes
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Smoking:
- No
- Coat Check:
- Yes
- Noise Level:
- Average
- Good For Dancing:
- Yes
- Ambience:
- Romantic, Classy
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
47 reviews for Crave Lounge
Review Highlights
47 reviews in English
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Review from T P.
Southfield, MI
1/24/2012
It's such a far drive that I really only go here once in a long while for special occasions because they are expensive! Every time I have been here, it has been a pleasant experience. They have innovative selections and their white fish sashimi is really impressive (buttery & fresh) and their salmon sashimi is one of the best.
FYI avoid the volcano & dragon roll, pretty unimpressive. Otherwise the majority of the other rolls are good. And they have a nice drink selection, try the Koi (cucumber flavored).
I was told by the waiter that their sushi menu is also Lebonese inspired so they do have an interesting take on some of the dishes.
Now if you just want simple, affordable and delicious sushi, Kyoto in Royal Oak is the place to go, they have happy hour on Mondays for the budget-conscious diners of Detroit. -
Review from Xian Shane H.
Royal Oak, MI
8/28/2011 2 Check-ins Here
I tried it once just to see if it's good. Then I tried it again just to make sure.
crave is the best bet for legit sushi if you are in the detroit area. After being disappointed by many asian restaurants here, Crave is the only place that truly exceeded my expectations.
The lobster roll is the most amazing sushi i've ever had. other stuff are good too. This place knows how to stick with sushi and not get side tracked by borderline racists that expects sushi places should always serve fried rice and thai food.
another thing i have to say they do a good job with choosing the music. thank god they don't play some annoying katy perry pop shit. they play lounge music that you don't really notice. listen and learn other restaurants, if you don't know what to play, get a pandora account and type in lounge music.Listed in: Michiganism, My Asianness, Fav Food
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Review from Kristina T.
Dearborn, MI
1/19/2012
LOVE this place! When I moved back to MI from LA, I thought I would never have good sushi again, but I was wrong! The quality of the food is excellent and the service is friendly and professional. I have even brought friends from out of town here and they say it's one ofthe best sushi places they've ever eaten at! Some people may think it's pricey, but I don't think so. It is comparable to other sushi places I've been to. And, do you really want to risk eating discount raw fish? LOL!
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Review from Kevin s.
Medina, OH
6/26/2011
Just throw your notions of sushi, sashimi, pacific rim fusion, and all that other pigeon-holing claptrap right out the window. Sit down in the uber-stylish Crave dining room, and let the magic ooze over you, like so much tamagoyaki.
Forget, too, that you are in the heartland, just another fly-over state, because Crave puts the lie to a dearth of sophistication betwixt coasts. Lovely and talented waitstaff. Elegant and understated cocktails. Soft euro-techno background music. Inventive and unusual combinations both on and off the menu.
One star deduction for Manhattan-level pricing. Neither local rent nor wages can be high enough to mimic Nobu.
(If you don't start your meal with Watermelon Napoleon, you're no longer my friend. Sure, I'll nod to you in public, but the magic will have evaporated, as a glass of last night's Roederer, into the evening air.) -
Review from Barbie M.
3/28/2011
I love sushi and I love soup and Crave has good both!
I like they have unique flavors and combos. I think I had my first apple in sushi here in the Big Apple roll. It was surprisingly way way delish. I get it everytime I go now!
Ok so this place is ultra super trendtastic. I stopped in here the first time on the way home from the airport and was not looking quite the part. HA! I think my pink and black chuck taylors were a bit casual ahahaha!
The decor is really pretty though, at xmas time they have the place all aglow it's really pretty and romatic. I liked that!
My vodka martini with 2 bleu cheese stuffed olives was made PERFECT and made me forget about the stress of the day.
Our server was tres gorgeous!! I'm talking swimsuit issue hot here dudes!! Oh and to top it off she was way cool!! I really do love a fun effecient staff. Even if the food isn't so awesome sometimes great service is usually the redeemer.
I mean Crave has a ton of reviews and i could say more but it's all here I'm sure.
I like Crave and I will keep going back as long and they keep up the good quality and service! -
Review from Liz R.
3/13/2011
I had a Groupon burning a hole in my pocket, and one recent Saturday afternoon we were both looking hip enough to try Crave. We arrived about an hour before they closed for lunch, and the place was empty, but the waitress assured us we had plenty of time.
We ordered drinks - large hot sake for me and a large Asahi for Ken. Drinks were half off, and she applied the discount even with the Groupon (nice, unexpected touch). Our app was Calamari Crisps, which turned out to be long slices of calamari, breaded and deep fried, with a sweet-spicy dipping sauce. Good app, but expensive for the amount of food you received.
Next up, sushi! Lobster Roll ($16), Manhattan Roll ($15) and Spicy Scallop Roll ($7). My favs were the scallop - fresh, sweet, super spicy punch, and the Manhattan - king crab inside and spicy tuna on top. Ken liked the lobster the best, but for him the sauce made that roll (I personally thought it tasted a bit like tomato sauce, so I didn't love it). We split some nigiri also - Kani (king crab $4) and Maguro Tataki (seven spiced seared tuna $6). Nigiri came two pieces per order, so prices were right. The tataki was particularly interesting. My only complaint about the sushi was that some of the rice rolls were not as tight as I would like, leading to quick blow out if you weren't paying attention and left your roll in the soy for a half second too long.
I'd describe the interior as minimalist, modern chic. The two of us middle-aged average people didn't feel out of place here during the daytime, but I can see this becoming a place to 'be seen' at night. Our waitress Stacey was bubbly and extremely knowledgeable, offering to order for us (her recommendations included our two largest rolls).
All in all, we'd go back. -
Review from kristen f.
Detroit, MI
4/3/2011 1 Check-in Here
Last night was actually my second excursion to this restaurant. The first time was a trial run where I was watching my budget and so forth, water-testing if you will.
The ambience in this place is fantastic. It's white, which makes everything look larger and dissipates my my fear of uncleanliness (yes, I've probably watched way too many episodes of Kitchen Nightmares), so customers would be able to easily observe any dirt during daylight hours. Unlike most sushi bars I've been too, the place is big enough so that customers don't feel cramped, even when it is completely full. The waitstaff/ maitre d were extremely attentive and helpful, and did not rush us even though we were there for almost three hours. We also got to dine by candelight, so that's +1000 brownie points.
The girls in our group ordered saketinis. The Strawberry Shortcake (or was it Cheesecake?) saketini actually tasted like its namesake. Following a close second was the Violet Pearl, and there is one they make with champagne that is pretty amazing too.
My beau does not eat sushi, but luckily they have a vast selection of surf and turf "small plates" that could easily satisfy one servings for a single person dining alone. No complaints here.
When ordering sushi, we decided to order 1 roll each and share (between 4 people), and we did this twice. This is the only real issue I have. While I get that the sushi kitchen is small, probably too small for the restaurant, I think it's silly to not deliver all the rolls on a single plate. At other sushi bars I've been to, this occurs automatically. Here, we were served one roll at a time, with significant time lapse in between the time the other rolls were delivered. Another oddity about the sushi bar is the fish tank behind the sushi kitchen. Die predators, die?
Between our 5 person bill, food averaged out to a little over $20/person.
Overall, the experience was very good and we will probably be returning.
Fav rolls: Tuna Crunch, Ebi, Grilled veggie (..and I hate onions, that's how good it is!!)Listed in: DE-TROIT... PATTY-YOS!
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Review from Rebecca T.
Clawson, MI
1/22/2011
You know what I like? Places that have happy hour on Friday evenings, and Crave delivered just that.
For me, sushi is a novelty of sorts. You eat it and can get quite full quite quickly, but 2 hours later, you're hungry again, but when you share 3 rolls and an order of calamari sticks and a seaweed salad together, it makes for a decent meal.
A lot of emphasis is put on the atmosphere and plating of dishes. Very modern, which isn't my favorite decor, but it's a restaurant, not my house, and it looked nice My friends entree of the shrimp, while it looked incredible, well 3 (large) pieces of shrimp wouldn't be nearly enough for me (but that's why other things are ordered I guess).
The calamari sticks were delicious, as my friend commented "this must have been one big octopus". The sushi I ordered (spicy tuna, spicy scallop and tuna crunch) was tasty, although one roll (spicy scallop I think?) was beyond spicy and the seaweed salad was a tad heavy on whatever "dressing" they used, but again, happy hour = happy Rebecca. -
Review from Kelley S.
Manhattan, NY
1/9/2011 Seated via OpenTable
I was going to give this place 3 stars instead of four but I was impressed with how our bill situation was handled so I bumped it up to four stars. The food itself was good - some standard and some trendy sushi served in an upscale lounge setting.
I went with two friends and after ordering a few rolls, we went back and ordered one more - a volcano roll. However, as soon as we placed that order our waitress disappeared for 20 minutes. Up to that point the service had been great. When the "roll" finally arrived it was more of a deconstructed plate consisting of 4 stacks of the ingredients - not so great for sharing between 3 people so we just left the final stack on the plate.
When the manager saw the plate that had been served to us, he came over to our table and explained that they were training a new chef and the roll was just "practice" and not meant for customers. He promptly took the roll off our bill and gave us a 25% discount in addition! We weren't even planning to raise the issue ourselves so that was a nice surprise! -
Review from Jessica M.
Harrison Township, MI
1/23/2011
My husband is not a huge fan of sushi, but being he did the electrical work here years ago, and he was trying be nice-he made reservations. I know Crave has been in business for years, and we always talked about going, but Dearborn is far from us. If we drive out that way we just stick to Detroit.
Our reservations were for 8pm on Friday night. I expected it to be busy, but there were plenty of open tables. The music was mildly clubby, ambiance a little too modern for my taste, but still very nice. The customers were all dressed very nicely. Service was very good.
The Drinks: Expensive but very good. Also took a little long, but with all the premium ingredients going into them-I can overlook. I had a Frostbite which was Raspberry Stoli, Grapefruit juice, elderflower (do not know what this is) and a pineapple slice. Very good. After that I switched it up to a Lavender. This was Stoli Blueberry, apple juice, elderflower, mashed blueberries and lavender. I loved it! I made me so very drowsy though. So much that instead of going out after dinner, we drove straight home and I was in bed by 11:30pm! We planned out being out later...so beware do not underestimate the power of Lavender!
The Foods: We had the Miso soup and hot Miso soup. They were so-so. Not a huge fan of Miso. I tried the Chilean Sea Bass Ceviche. It seemed a little on the lemony side, but I liked it well enough. My husband had the Beef Negimake. Slices of filet around asparagus. We both loved it.
I had the Rainbow Roll. Perfect size, loved the REAL king crab in the roll (even some moderately good sushi joints use imitation). Everything was fresh and tasty. I also had the Salmon (Sake) Nigiri as well as the Yellow Fin (Hamachi). It was sushi heaven for me :)
But our experience was not perfect. A few days later my husband found the bill and discovered they had put an extra Lavender on our bill and two shots of Sake. My husband and I hate Sake, and we know that the salmon is called Sake, but this was under the drink tab, and the salmon sushi was also there under the food tab. Since we did not catch it right away, I cannot take off any points for the food or my experience in general. I thought about calling, but it is too late now. Considering one of the past reviewers also had a billing issue, please take an extra moment to review your bill and keep track of your purchases. This place is expensive and it adds up quick. We were overcharged about $25. Not happy, but again can't take away points.
One last thing, the bathroom was small, only 2 stalls, and one of the toilets was not flushed, near overflowing with toilet paper. The wastebasket was also overflowing. With two people's bill ending up being $100 or more, the bathroom should be in much better repair.Listed in: Loungey Dress Up
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Review from Abhijit G.
Philadelphia, PA
3/24/2011
I couldn't believe this place is in Dearborn, MI!! No ofense meant...but you know what I mean. I live in Philly and consider myself a sushi snob :)...I live a stone's throw from Morimoto in Philly
The outside entrance looks like it's in a pretty sketchy area...so wasn't sure what to expect. But once we walked inside....man, was I surprised! The interior is very modern and chic....service was excellent!
And the sushi rocked....especially the dragon roll...I mean I've had hundreds of versions of the dragon roll....but this was something!! -
Review from Maureen H.
Southfield, MI
2/22/2011
In short - yeah, it's a little bougie uppity, but the person in charge of the make-up of the food KNOWS a damn good flavor profile!!!! Seriously. How can the servers stay slim with food this good surrounding them?
Thanks to the happy hour specials, my boyfriend and I were able to try lots of dishes we wouldn't have otherwise in a single visit: Ahi Napoleon, Calamari, Shrimp Ceviche, Tuna Tartare, Wasabi Potatoes, Steak wrapped around asparagus, and a California Roll. Creme Brulee menage a trois for dessert. A small plate fest. And only two dishes, the Shrimp Ceviche and creme brulees, disappointed. The rest were lovely and a couple, namely the Tartare and the Calamari, were amazing.
The calamari was made from slices of calamari steak, not just small squid pieces! Thick, meaty strips that stood up to the flavorful and crunchy coating (and the coating was not the usual dredge nor simple unseasoned panko - someone really put some thought into it). The sauce for the calamari was an asian hot and sweet mixture that worked extremely well.
The Ahi Napoleon is loooovely. I've ordered it about 5 times, now, and each time it is consistently delicious. Several very different ingredients and textures that really come together - we're talking quickly seared/raw tuna, seaweed, microgreens, avocado, crispy fried superthin sheet of wonton and that delectable sauce. Serious yum.
Then there's the Wasabi Potatoes - we suspected we were in for something fresh when the server informed us that it would be a 30 minute wait on them because the cook was working on them. Awww yeah. Worth the wait. Redolent with butter, with the wasabi gently folded in so it wasn't overpowering but used as a bona fide flavoring. They were honestly good enough to savor slowly, and on their own.
Another stellar turnout was the Tuna Tartare. I'd never tried it before, and it came last, and I wasn't expecting too much. It was sublime. What an awesome dish to end with! Juicy chunks of raw tuna and some sweet fruits (fruits chopped so fine I couldn't tell what they were, and it didn't freaking matter, it was all so delicious). There was something like a balsamic vinegar taste to it, too, kind of like that awesome maceration you get with strawberries, balsamic and pepper that becomes greater than the parts - that's the kind of good here. Piled on the slips of fried wonton, mmm.
They do use a lot of the fried wonton as delivery, but it works. You can even sexily feed your date a dainty tidbit that way. And I did, once, to that hot fellow of mine. Works.
The ceviche had too tame a flavor to stand out, that was it's only fault. And the Creme Brulee tasted like pudding, which was a thud of a miss-step. The steak strips were great, though I don't personally like asparagus, and the California Roll was just fine - I noticed this is one of those places that uses real crab, so kudos there. And I also noticed the wasabi was fresh, too! VERY nice. And I guess that explains the potatoes, too...
The cadence of the service was also great, with used plates and utensils whisked away and fresh placed before us with each new dish. Drinks were also replenished quickly, too. Our server was very pleasant and unpretentious, though in truth she seemed a (welcome!) anomaly.
I appreciate the decor is a mix of shiny and matte richness. I link tinkly things to look at, so the crow part of my brain was happy. Overall, TASTY.
I'll totally go back, ESPECIALLY for happy hour! -
Review from Chuck W.
Garden City, MI
8/8/2011
The wife and I eat sushi one or twice a week. What we had at Crave does not qualify for good or even average sushi. The california style roll was bland w/ no taste, yet it only cost $14 a roll. We also had two ahi tuna nigiri, which the tuna was sliced so thin you could not taste it.
Overall, crave is a place to go to "be seen", not eat a good meal. It is expensive and pompous, so for real sushi go some place else. -
Review from Hang T.
San Jose, CA
This place should be in Vegas, but for some reason it is in Michigan!
When I walked into the restaurant, I felt so under dressed in my jeans and tennis shoes. It was so nice! I was shocked at how nice it was. I seriously thought it was a Las Vegas restaurant.
We were greeted by the manager I believe and sat on one of the couches. The service was so good. The waitress answered all our questions and the manager came up to check up on us. The food came out promptly and in order. The prices are good considering how nice the place was. There was an extensive menu. Too much to order in one sitting.
We ordered the Manhattan and gem rolls, both very good, but I liked the gem roll better.
This is the place you go to for a birthday! It is so nice! I wish I lived in Michigan to throw my birthday here. -
Review from Annette J.
Dearborn Heights, MI
I LOVE sushi and Crave has pretty good sushi. They've got some inventive rolls (with a Mediterranean flava), a decent selection of traditional rolls and nigiri, and a wide variety of tasty sounding non-sushi entrees and specials for those afraid to get rawsome.
The edamame comes warm and coated with coarse sea salt (the best!), the hot and sour miso soup has a nice spicy edge to it. Perfect appetizers (and decently sized to share amongst 2-3 people). Today I enjoyed a Big Apple roll (crab, spicy tuna, seared salmon, apple and a caviar chili sauce), California roll (very tasty snow crab, no imitation going on here), and a salmon avocado roll. The special rolls can be pricey (around $13 for one but they do come with about 8 huge pieces) but if you're going traditional you can get 2 for about $9 bucks and and 3 for $12.
They have a great drink menu and a nice selection of wine (including champagne/sparkling), sake, beer, and martinis. The space if modern and clean; the tables comfortable. If you're here for some snacks and drinks they've got couches and bar seating which can accommodate big groups. The service is snappy and they're all pleasant and helpful.
My only complaint? My traditional rolls today fell apart. Blerg. HUGE pet peeve of mine at sushi joints. Tighten up those rolls and I might give this place the 5 star treatment! -
Review from Francina G.
Detroit, MI
11/18/2011 Seated via OpenTable
Great place for tapas.. wine and a good conversation. I can not comment on the sushi yet.
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Review from Seoung L.
6/25/2010 1 Check-in Here
About 4 years ago, I would've given Crave almost 5 stars just for the awesome $1 sushi lunch special. But now that special is gone and the prices are little bit too high.
Of course sushi is an expensive food in first place. I usually don't eat cheap sushi since it's probably not fresh. However, one of the times I went, a group of 3 of us spent $130 including tip. Only one of drank and it wasn't much.
The sushi prices hurt this place and they might not last long if the prices don't go down. Especially since "O Sushi" opened up few blocks down offering great sushi for lower price.
The ambience and decor is modern-trendy. Lot of modern furniture and white and dark brown motif. It tries to look like a fancy LA or NYC restaurant. It's actually pretty nice inside but it's missing some warmth.
The staff is okay. Not the friendliest staff but they do the job okay. The sushi chefs are pretty good at what they do. If you sit by the sushi bar, they sometimes let you try some sushi for free and give you some good recommendations.
One note: I have this thing where I only eat sushi prepared by asians. Real sushi chefs go through many years of training to be good at what they do. Crave has sometimes a young american sushi chefs and maybe he had years of training in Japan or Korea but I doubt it. Sorry but I'm a sushi snob sometimes on the way it's made.
Well it sounds like it's lot of negative comments about Crave but they do make pretty decent food. Not the best but it's good. I recommend "O Sushi" if you're in the area but if you want to impress an out of towner or impress someone on first date, then Crave might be a better choice. -
Review from Flight A.
Sacramento, CA
8/23/2011
Love the atmosphere, love the vegetarian rolls!
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Review from Tristan K.
Ferndale, MI
9/23/2010
Hands down some of the best sushi I have had in the midwest. I have been coming to crave since its inception. It was my most recent visit, however, that compelled me to review.
Crave has undergone quite a few changes in the five or so years it has been open. The most recent and notable was the menu redesign. In addition to some outstanding sushi, their entrees have converted to "tapa-style" offerings. Personally, I love the idea because I am usually stuffing my face with so much sushi that I don't have room for anything else. This time we tried both the Ahi and Watermelon Napoleons and were not disappointed. The Ahi Tuna was served on a filo chip and garnished with sesame, greens, and a sweet wasabi drizzle. Sweet wasabi? Amazing! The Watermelon Napoleon really took the cake, however. Slices of watermelon with a balsamic reduction, dried cherries, kalamata olives, feta cheese, and micro greens... strange, creative, and superb!
On to my favorite part...the sushi. Now, let me say...Crave's sushi is not for the traditionalist. Many of the rolls are heavy and have very decadent ingredients. They are fusion at its finest and are a meal in themselves. To me, it is the imaginative selections and pairings that make the sushi as special as it is. The favorite of the evening was the "Manhattan Roll," king crab, shrimp tempura, and asparagus, topped with spicy tuna, masago, scallions and a sweet unagi drizzle. Heavenly.
The drinks are to be noted as well. Excellent martini and saketini selections. The wine list has improved over the years, and has some decent selections on it. (predictable but functional) Good sake selection. The service, which took a downturn a few years after opening has risen again to a high standard. Helpful, knowledgeable, and fun!
Great food, cool/hip atmosphere, and creative drinks all contribute to a fun experience here. If you are looking for a transport to the coast for the evening, this is it. And as places on the coast go, bring the pocketbook. You will spend some money, but it will be worth it.Listed in: Best of the D
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Review from dea a.
6/2/2008 1 Check-in Here
Do you know what Crave is? It's a place where people who think this is what rich people eat like.
The chairs are plastic, how classy can this place be? The waitress was nice, but she rushed us. The moment we ate the last bite our plates were gone and the check was on the table. Can we have a moment to at least enjoy our dinner? The atmosphere is CHEESY and it feels uncomfortably sterile. I definitely felt like I was eating at a night club... during the day.
And now, the crimes that were committed. Their sushi is not unique, the only thing that they do to "twist it up" is pouring different sauces onto the rolls, masking the flavors of the fish. Disgusting. The spicy tuna roll was more cucumber than tuna, as were other rolls -- the filler took over the fish. My precious rainbow was covered in this nasty sour teriyaki sauce totally masking the fish.
And now, a pledge to myself, I solemnly swear I will not eat at a sushi place that sells puny rolls at an astronomical amount unless I am 100% certain that the chefs are gods and the fish was killed that day.
That said, next time I need to blow that much on sushi, I'm going to Ronin where the rolls are cheaper, better made, and focus on the taste of the deliciousness of the fish. -
Review from Helen L.
Garden City, MI
7/1/2011
Delicious sushi rolls. I got the big apple and lobster roll. The big apple is interesting. It has chopped up apple pieces as topping and soft shell crab with sheer-cooked salmon over it. Lobster roll had tempura shrimp, lobster, avocado, and shitaki mushroom on top covered with a spicy sauce. I think I enjoyed the lobster roll more. Las vegas roll was also pretty good. Fried on the outside, and all sort of fish inside. All the rolls are made pretty well and the sushi are full of flavor and texture. Also the award winning watermelon with cheese and sauce dish was surprisingly good too. Dessert on the other hand wasn't so good. Lava cake was either too rich or smudgy. Orange cheesecake wasn't so good either unless you are into that orange meringue thing. Decor is nice and open. Cute server too.
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Review from Monica R.
Waltham, MA
5/25/2011
At crave you will find a creative menu, a classy and eclectic environment and a staff that is well informed on the menu and wine selection. I enjoyed dining on the couches and low-set tables!
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Review from EFFIGY F.
New York, NY
12/22/2008
The best thing I have had here is sushi lunch I picked up.
I have three time had terrible service. and they did not seem to care at all.
Yes it is nice to have an "up scale" looking place here, but a very important element of upscale is helpful and knowledgeable servers.
We tried a few times hoping it would get better. Of course it did not.
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Review from Kelly S.
Southfield, MI
10/18/2009 3 photos
The price is the only reason I couldnt give Crave a full 5 stars. The tempura california roll and the manhattan roll have a spicy kick yo' mama sauce but it finishes nicely with a manchurian saketini. The warm burn between the alcohol and spicy sauce fill your belly and cause this uncontrollable urge to do the five year old "i got some ice cream and you can't have none" dance.
Yes I crave Crave but 16 dollars a roll just seems a bit much. -
Review from Robert T.
Los Angeles, CA
9/12/2010
This is definately one of my favorite places to eat when I go to visit Detroit. I love the quality of the fish here (especially the Toro). You would have never thought to put great sushi and Detroit in one sentence but Crave has managed to pull it off. The ambience is nice in there: high ceilings, black granite tables, lounge style seating, a private dining room and cool Mosaic tile bar that extends to the top of the wall.
The service is always a pleasant experience, and everyone there knows their stuff about the menu. Make sure you try the Chilean Sea Bass! It is fantastic! Another must is the La Jolla roll and Manhattan Roll. Both are some of my favorite rolls of all time and I have eaten sushi at probably 100 different restaurants across the country!
Way to go Crave! Can't wait to come back and do it all over again! -
Review from Kellie B.
Farmington, MI
10/1/2008
Crave Roll....california roll with slices of ripe strawberry. Maybe they tried it for a novel promotion idea, its delicious. I am a big sushi fan, I always rate the quality by the eel roll and spicy tuna. Both are done excellent here, seasoned just right and very fresh...tight rolls but not too tight and the wasabi has good zing...old wasabi powder loses its heat when turned into paste. They also have a good selection of cooked entrees one night a friend and I sampled quite a few dishes.
Everything is immaculate and beautiful including the gorgeous bathrooms, flat screen tvs in miniature fixed in the hallway, and perfect 'posing' music. (music that makes you feel as if you are on a magazine cover) You will take gorgeous pics in here too the background is white on a dark floor with chrome and wood everywhere...its never too full and set up great for groups or couples.
Voting Crave the Best for Atmosphere and Taste. -
Review from Tarick S.
Detroit, MI
7/25/2010
Great food, great staff...Owners are cool as hell....Nice atmosphere..Beautiful decor..Very trendy Miami look to this spot...All the dishes are good... Sushi is very good as well
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Review from Raphael C.
Troy, MI
11/3/2009
Very elegant Japanese-American Restaurant. Notice that when I wrote American, I meant the food is great but not very authentic Japanese.
The price is way too pricey. Nevertheless, I still like the atmosphere and the setting of the restaurant.
It is nice to take your date to there. Not to mention, the dessert is really good. Just take your pick! I would order all of them if I have the chance.
Overall the service is average but the food is good. -
Review from Nikki W.
Detroit, MI
9/6/2008 1 photo
If you have read any of my previous reviews you are well aware of the fact that I am certainly not a food critic. I don't spend tons of money dinning out because food goes in one end and out the other. It's like flushing money down the toilet, literally. If I'm dinning it's usually business or date night.
On to Crave. I dined here a couple of times with friends. I am not a fan of Japanese food but I loved the atmosphere. I always have a salad when I go. On my most recent visit our waitress was pleasant and courteous.
My BFF loved her food. She said her sushi was great and so were her tuna rolls. When I dine here it's never over crowded which is pleasing to me because I hate waiting. I've been here for a couple of holiday events which were always pulled off with class.
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Review from Jaime S.
Grand Rapids, MI
7/9/2007
The sushi here is absolutely divine...and so are the martini's. If you get there between 5-7 M-Sat the drinks and the sushi is half off...not that it makes it a cheap meal...you'll just eat more. :-)
The atmosphere is cool. They have featured DJ's that rock the turn table. Nice swanky place to impress a date.
If you bring alot of friends you can hang out on the couches outside....or inside. Has a very LA feel....just a really cool place. -
Review from Tommy L.
Dearborn, MI
2/6/2008 1 photo
Sushi is unbelievable.Atmosphere is just as good. Great people, music, and parties. I've been spoiled to live nearby and have taken advantage of it as much as possible. The owners, servers, bartenders, and management treat everyone that comes in there like family.
Servers and bartenders have all been friends of mine and are definitely what sets this place over the edge.
I'm gonna help Quinn out with something he left out. The Duck is an f'n necessity. -
Review from Sandra B.
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI
3/25/2009
I have only been to Crave once - and that is all it took to know that I will never go there again. To start, this place is way overpriced. The sushi is ok - just ok, so when you are dropping $50 on sushi (and I don't order a lot), you expect it to be more than just ok! What this place lacks in food, it does not make up for in atmosphere. The decor tries to be cutting edge modern - looks kind of like Ikea with the cheap plastic chairs if you ask me. When we were there, it was extremely loud and there weren't that many people there. We were seated right away with plenty of seating still available. The place has a cold feel to it. You can get better sushi at a lower price elsewhere.
Listed in: Sushi in Detroit
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Review from Jessica S.
Southfield, MI
6/10/2010
for sushi it's great.
nice lounge & sometimes there is a DJ playing. not really sure about that schedule.
manhattan sushi roll is awesome. almost of their sushi i love.
drinks are good.
a little pricey, but if you're in the mood for a nice, dark, a little dressy outing then go here. -
Review from Shelly M.
7/21/2010
Was here this past Friday night with the hubby and it was excellent. The Sushi was great, the service was great, and a great atmosphere. Crave is expensive, but I love that I don't have to drive somewhere trendy to go to an upscale Sushi joint. If you plan to go to Crave, expect to drop some cash, but you should also expect great service and great food.
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Review from Dee T.
Royal Oak, MI
10/1/2008
I wasn't going to review, so I'll just poach off Dea and give this poseur palace a big fat D I T T O what she said :P Ugh.
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Review from jamie d.
Detroit, MI
5/27/2008
Lousy service. A creepy vibe, all around. It wants to be LA-boutique, but it comes off as a clumsy knock-off. The guys wear too-tight shirts and way too much cologne. The girls are uniformly gross, unless you like Fran Drescher-types.
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Review from Gita B.
Chicago, IL
11/18/2008
So glad to have an upscale lounge/bar in Dearborn. The food has never failed me, draws in a good crowd and service is always good. Yes it is a little pricey for the area but it's worth it. There events are always well planned and managed and allot of fun.
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Review from Jan D.
Miami, FL
5/4/2009
Great food, great ambiance and so/so service (minus 1 star, sorry). Wish we had that place in Miami. Khalil, call me if u need a partner here :-)
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Review from Lori H.
Newport, MI
I love Crave. Their spicy botan shrimp meal is my fav meal of any restaurant EVER. I also love the spicy tempura california roll, it is the best of anywhere I have had sushi. The hot and sour miso is fabulous.....Love the decor and ambience. Very classy place in an area that does not have a lot of upscale restaurants. Service is usually pretty good, although not always.....
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Review from introvert i.
Southfield, MI
10/18/2009
Great atmosphere, friendly staff, many options for wine, sake, liquors, and beers...not much more to ask for. I will surely come back again!
