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Hours

Mon.-Sat. 11:30AM-midnight, Sun. 10:30AM-midnight

Cross Street

Lodge Freeway (Highway 10)

Parking

On-site parking lot.

Pricing

High ($$$)

Carl's Chop House   

3020 Grand River Ave
Detroit, MI 48201
313-833-0700
www.carlschophouse.com/

Rating: 3 out of 5  (26 Ratings)   Read Reviews (26)    Rate and Write a Review

Metro Detroit meat-lovers have been flocking to this beloved steakhouse for more than 75 years. Just how did Carl's Chop House come to be so revered over the years? Perhaps consistency. Throughout its history, Carl's has presented a straightforward menu with classic favorites like prime rib (they serve more than 16,000 cuts of prime rib a year!), pork chops and applesauce and a prime steer porterhouse steak for two (do not attempt this one on your own). The quality has also remained consistent, with fresh cuts of meat and seafood arriving daily. And even though it's an "old-time" restaurant, don't assume the place is devoid of modern flair. Every Friday and Saturday night, diners are treated to live jazz music, and on Sundays, Carl's hosts a grand brunch. For those headed out after dinner, there's a free shuttle to and from the major downtown games and theater events. No, you can't expect any neon or overly-flowery food arrangements here, but you can certainly rely on a classic, quality meal.

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Review rating 1 out of 5
r u kidding me
By Sweissmilkman on 05/16/2008
This has got to be a joke...this place hasn't been good for at least 15 years....food is terrible...service non existent........carl's cannot even get the patrons of the casino across the street to eat there. Dog food
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Review rating 4 out of 5
MIXED REVIEWS
By tb223911 on 02/14/2008
THIS PLACE WAS GREAT THE 1ST TIME I WENT ON MOTHERS DAY AND OK THE SECOND TIME I THINK THE COOKS ARE DIFFERENT BUT THE FIRST TIME I WENT I COULD HAVE ATE THERE ALL DAY LONG AND STUFFED MY SELF BUT IT IS WORTH TRYING
sassycara
Review rating 4 out of 5
Great Detroit Classic
By sassycara on 02/04/2008
This place has been around since well before I was born, and I aint' young. There is an air about the place that shouts CLASSIC. The staff that I had the pleasure of speaking with had been at Carl's for many many years. They had fascinating stories about the past, and they shared some great insight on Detroit. Everyone was so nice, and so professional. I felt very underdressed - simply because the folks there put so much care in every detail of our time spent there. The rooms haven't been updated in quite a while (I'm guessing since the 70's) but for someone like me - that makes it that much more a classic. The food was AWESOME... I got a steak and so should you. It's a chop house with a big cow on the front - you figure it out. Not only did I enjoy the food and the service, but the ambiance was as I had hoped. This is a true Detroit classic that I hope will continue throughout the years to come.
kmamori
Review rating 5 out of 5
UNREAL!!!!
By kmamori on 10/03/2007
what a great place! this food melts in my mouth, i usually get the filet or the porterhouse, but they have crab legs and lobster tails too. i came in the other night during a hockey game (they do shuttles EVERYWHERE) and everything from the valet to the wait staff was perfect. i felt like a king and i will continue to visit this place. and i dont know what some people are saying about some restaurant in the casino across the street, but i ate there and i just felt like i was their bitch, the casino is no good. they are mooches.