Rock City Eatery

4.4 (452)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

4216 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Great for creative cocktails

FOOD! BOOZE! PIE! MIDTOWN!
Come for Chef Nikita's creative menu filled with artisanal options and comfort cuisine. Enjoy a deliciously unique beverage. Stay for the pie. We love you.

Please note that reservations will expire after 15 minutes of your reserved time. All members of your party must be present to be seated. We look forward to serving you!

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
Website
http://www.rockcityeatery.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Nikita Sanches

Location
4216 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Area
Detroit
Cross street
E Canfield St
Parking Details
Additional parking may be found on E. Canfield St.
Public transport
We are conveniently located on the E. Canfield St. stop of the QLINE.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

House-Made PicklesUSD 4.00
ChicharronesUSD 5.00
chili + lime spiced pork rinds
Grilled Poblano GuacamoleUSD 6.00
mashed avocado/pico de gallo/house-made tortilla chips
Warm Elote SaladUSD 6.00
grilled corn/crispy corn/pickled baby corn/lime crema/cotija cheese/bbq-chili spice
Spicy Roasted Brussels SproutsUSD 8.00
thai basil/peanuts/scallions/smoked tomatoes/lime/nuoc cham
Warm Broccolini SaladUSD 9.00
grilled broccolini/cauliflower/goat crema/chimichuri/crispy garlic/pepitas/arugula/herbs
Chorizo Queso Fundido (Aka Cheese Dip)*USD 9.00
Substitute for roasted mushrooms (vegetarian). Roasted poblano/chorizo/blended cheeses/house-made tortilla chips
Grecian Kale SaladUSD 10.00
roasted beets/tomatoes/garbanzo beans/cucumbers/pickled shishito peppers/olives/feta
Wedge SaladUSD 10.00
bacon/egg/tomatoes/pecorino/shaved red onions/house-made ranch dressing
Poutine*USD 10.00
Substitute fries for tater tots. Duck fat fries/duck gravy/cheese curds/scallions/caramelized onions
Bowl of WingsUSD 10.00
grilled chicken wings/pickles/grilled shishito peppers

Hot / Cold Sides

$4 or 3/$11

Chilled Garlic Greens Beans
hoison glaze/crispy garlic/thai chili/scallions/cilantro
Potato Salad
ash-baked potatoes/aioli/hard boiled egg/celery/onion/pickle relish
Baked Beans
bacon/chipotle/tomato/balsamic-caramelized onions
Corn Pudding
roasted corn/coconut milk/polenta/bacon/jalapeño
Sweet Potato Casserole
coconut milk/5-spice coconut + peanut streusel
Stuffing
house-made bread/fennel sausage/roasted vegetables
Thai-Style Slaw
sliced cabbage/green papaya/cherry tomatoes/peanuts/chili vinaigrette
Cucumber Salad
assorted cucumbers/chives/dill/sour cream
Cajun Dirty Rice
chorizo/roasted vegetables/scallions
House-Made Kimchi
Rock City Duck Fat Fries
Rosemary + Asiago Tater Tots

Ol' Faithfuls

Rock City Mac + Cheese*USD 9.00
Substitute for gluten free pasta. Cavatappi/aged cheddar cheese sauce/baked parmesan bowl. Add for $1/each: cheddar/goat cheese/mozzarella/feta/tomatoes/wild mushrooms/roasted broccoli/caramelized onions/pickled jalapeños/herbs/beer. Add for $2/each: duck/brisket/chicken/bacon/fried bologna/bbq pork
Chicken Enchiladas*USD 12.00
Substitute for roasted mushrooms (vegetarian, gluten-free). Grilled corn salsa/black bean sauce/lime crema/avocado/radishes/cilantro
Pulled Pork Nacho Tray*USD 12.00
Substitute for chicken. Substitute for mushrooms (vegetarian). Smoked pulled pork/queso/pico/corn + black bean salsa/lime crema/lettuce
Korean Hot PotUSD 14.00
slow-roasted pork/shrimp/house-made kimchi/noodles/rice cake/spicy-beef stock
Rock City Cheeseburger*USD 14.00
Substitute mushroom cap or gluten free bread (vegetarian, gluten-free). Beef patty/maple-glazed + black pepper bacon/shredded lettuce/house-made pickles/grilled onion + tomato relish/tower sauce/american cheese/soft sesame roll. Served w/duck fat fries
New Orleans BBQ Shrimp + GritsUSD 16.00
golden grits/fresh grilled corn/grilled shrimp/chili + crab sauce
Steak + FritesUSD 28.00
New york strip/heirloom tomato salad/chimichurri. Served w/rosemary-asiago duck fat fries

Smoked Meats

all options include: house-made pickles/pickled onions/grilled shishito peppers/house-made or gluten free bread and your choice of 2 sides

Vegetarian OptionsUSD 11.00
smoked jackfruit/portobello cap/tofu
Smoked Pork SausageUSD 12.00
3-Hour Smoked Pulled ChickenUSD 13.00
12-Hour Smoked Pulled PorkUSD 15.00
15-Hour Smoked Beef BrisketUSD 16.00
Blackened Cold-Smoked SalmonUSD 17.00
6-Hour Slab of Smoked RibsUSD 18.00

Dessert

Assorted Rock City PiesUSD 4.00
Peanut Butter + Chocolate Chip CookiesUSD 4.00
Warm Bread Pudding w/ ice CreamUSD 5.00
Tres Leches CakeUSD 5.00
Warm Caramel Fudge Brownies w/ ice CreamUSD 6.00

Reviews

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4.4

(452)

4.5Food
4.4Service
4.3Ambience
4.3Value

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433 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Detroit / Eastern Michigan3 reviews
1.0
Dined on 2 October 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
Restaurant is closed!
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
1.0
Dined on 2 October 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
This place is closed!! How are they allowed to accept reservations???
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Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
1.0
Dined on 2 October 2021
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
The place wasn’t even open
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MarciaL
Chicago / Illinois3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 August 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
This was a last minute thing, we had a hard time finding a brunch spot for 6! Let me tell you, best place I’ve stumbled across! We all ordered something different, and every one of us raves about how good it was. We were on the tail end so they were out of a few things, but all the more reason to go back! I’m coming for you pancakes!
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AmandaS
Detroit / Eastern Michigan21 reviews
4.0
Dined on 22 August 2021
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Birthday. Great food! Very nice inside! Friendly staff. Little pricey and drinks could be better, but overall really liked it
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DanielS
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
5.0
Dined on 14 August 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was our first time here and it was fantastic! The food is unique and it was very delicious. We loved the Greek Carrots starter and the drinks were also very good. Pricing was very reasonable too. We'll definitely be back!
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MichaelR
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
5.0
Dined on 13 August 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time! Food was delicious and not to heavy. The drink prices are phenomenal. Would recommend!
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DanS
Detroit / Eastern Michigan5 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 August 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was fantastic, we tried a little bit of everything. They have something on the brunch menu for everyone. Large portions and fantastic taste. The alcoholic beverage options for brunch were really good as well.
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ChristyM
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
5.0
Dined on 24 July 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing service! Fabulous food! We love Rock City.
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OpenTable Diner
Pittsburgh / Western PA2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 July 2021
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very awesome bday dinner experience! Everyone loved their meals. Mac n Cheese is ridiculous and delish! Homemade pickles were fun! Ribs were great! Drinks were great! Perfect spot snd not pricey! I’ll be back ASAP.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Fri, Sat 11:00 am–12:00 am
Website
http://www.rockcityeatery.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive Chef
Chef Nikita Sanches

Location
4216 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
Area
Detroit
Cross street
E Canfield St
Parking Details
Additional parking may be found on E. Canfield St.
Public transport
We are conveniently located on the E. Canfield St. stop of the QLINE.
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Wine

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Rock City Eatery

About this restaurant

Permanently Closed

There’s more to explore

Additional information

Starters + Roughage

House-Made PicklesUSD 4.00

ChicharronesUSD 5.00

Grilled Poblano GuacamoleUSD 6.00

Warm Elote SaladUSD 6.00

Spicy Roasted Brussels SproutsUSD 8.00

Warm Broccolini SaladUSD 9.00

Chorizo Queso Fundido (Aka Cheese Dip)*USD 9.00

Grecian Kale SaladUSD 10.00

Wedge SaladUSD 10.00

Poutine*USD 10.00

Bowl of WingsUSD 10.00

Hot / Cold Sides

Chilled Garlic Greens Beans

Potato Salad

Baked Beans

Corn Pudding

Sweet Potato Casserole

Stuffing

Thai-Style Slaw

Cucumber Salad

Cajun Dirty Rice

House-Made Kimchi

Rock City Duck Fat Fries

Rosemary + Asiago Tater Tots

Ol' Faithfuls

Rock City Mac + Cheese*USD 9.00

Chicken Enchiladas*USD 12.00

Pulled Pork Nacho Tray*USD 12.00

Korean Hot PotUSD 14.00

Rock City Cheeseburger*USD 14.00

New Orleans BBQ Shrimp + GritsUSD 16.00

Steak + FritesUSD 28.00

Smoked Meats

Vegetarian OptionsUSD 11.00

Smoked Pork SausageUSD 12.00

3-Hour Smoked Pulled ChickenUSD 13.00

12-Hour Smoked Pulled PorkUSD 15.00

15-Hour Smoked Beef BrisketUSD 16.00

Blackened Cold-Smoked SalmonUSD 17.00

6-Hour Slab of Smoked RibsUSD 18.00

Dessert

Assorted Rock City PiesUSD 4.00

Peanut Butter + Chocolate Chip CookiesUSD 4.00

Warm Bread Pudding w/ ice CreamUSD 5.00

Tres Leches CakeUSD 5.00

Warm Caramel Fudge Brownies w/ ice CreamUSD 6.00

Additional information

Permanently Closed