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The Whitney is a two star restaurant in Detroit. This restaurant is expensive. It's known for its contemporary offerings. The menu is up-to-date. This place features outdoor dining. Upon entering the restaurant, you'll find a romantic atmosphere. This place features private rooms, breakfast, brunch, lunch, and fine wines. This place is good for groups.
2.0 of 5 stars.
The architecture of the mansion is gorgeous, inside and out. Unfortunately, the interior is poorly maintained, to the point of being unsanitary. The ladies room on the second floor was the worst,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Let me start off by saying that I'm more of someone who would rather make a pan of brownies than have a crystallized web of sugar and a bite sized cake, but the Whitney really tries. For this I give...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
The architecture of this building leaves nothing to be desired- the gorgeous stained glass windows, picturesque garden/patio, even the bathrooms!The dining experience, however, does. First, let's...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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The beauty of this amazing mansion and restaurant and its well prepared cuisine are damaged by inept and self-involved management who seem oblivious to the importance of customer satisfaction.
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Oh gee, where do I begin? The immaculate architecture? The grub?The Whitney is not too far from the College for Creative Studies. And ever since I started classes there, the Whitney was the place...
yelp.com - user review - 02/15/2009
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The Whitney has changed, ordered filet and not sure exactly what it was, portions for salad were extremely small, and service was very slow. Had not been there in several years and things are different now.
openlist - user review - 01/26/2009
2.0 of 5 stars.
To me, The Whitney was extremely boring and has no place in the new world order where Barack Obama is president. The place was just stuffy, ya know? It smelled funny, and my seat rumbled as traffic...
yelp.com - user review - 11/05/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
An intimate wedding was hosted here and because of the area surrounding the Whitney you kind of get the feeling that you are being teleported. It was definitely strange.Strange but beautiful... kind...
yelp.com - user review - 08/02/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The Whitney is one of the most recognizable restaurants in Detroit. The historic building is gorgeous and features many different dining rooms, as well as a cocktail bar on the top floor. The food is...
yelp.com - user review - 07/12/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Ahhh the Whitney. Yeah...I remember the first time I went was as a senior in high school. I felt very posh and grown up. Even valet parked my crappy little car.I've been there a few more times as an...
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2008
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This place has impeccable service and awesome food. They have a 7 course meal. They also have private rooms. Although they are very pricey, be prepared.
citysearch.com - user review - 06/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
never eaten dinner here before... but the 3rd floor bar is pretty cool. dark oak detail in the bar area with a pianist playing requests. it's a really great place to take a date.remember next time...
yelp.com - user review - 06/18/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place offers high style and high prices, but when it comes to the food, it is low quality. I went here for brunch, and it was obvious that someone had at some point tried to upgrade the food to...
yelp.com - user review - 05/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Huge mansion in the 'hood with incredible food, superior visuals, and great ambience. In case you haven't heard of The Whitney by now, take note. Easily one of the top ten restaurants in southeast...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Went there for lunch. Had the pork shoulder BBQ sandwich. It's more Texas-style (ie, heavy on the sauce), and I prefer North Carolina-style with a vinegar kick. Shared the peanut butter chocolate...
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Had dinner in the summer, 2008 - very disappointing.- The wait person had no personality and was not knowledgeable about their wine selection.- AC wasn't working well. It was a rainy and humid night.-...
yelp.com - user review - 12/18/2007
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The Whitney is in an old mansion, so the decor is old-fashioned grandeur. The food always is wonderful, and the service is about the best you'd find anywhere. Go upstair for dessert after dinner or go there...
kudzu.com - user review - 11/07/2007
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Fine Fine dining the pasta and steak was fantastic. The service was fantastic as well
kudzu.com - user review - 11/04/2007
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Truly one of Detroit's Jewels. The Whitney offers fine dining in an atmosphere that's simply marvelous. The food is delicious, but its the building itself that makes this a wonderful dining experience.
kudzu.com - user review - 10/29/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Three of us went on a Thursday evening for an after a long drudging day at the office. The interior of this 1894 mansion (now restaurant) is spectacular with so much intricate warm wood and stonework...
yelp.com - user review - 10/18/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Sadly I have never eaten dinner here. But I have been here for the summer 89X Garden Party on a few occaisions. $10 for admission, tasty hors d'oeuvres and great lives music. Drinks are a bit on the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
FOOD NETWORK- get your camera crew here. This mansion is one of the most incredible dining locations in the world. The American palace was the home to one of the midwests richest lumber barons- and...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Good food, Great Presentation, neat architecture, high price.
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2007
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The Whitney closed on February 18, 2007 for a change of ownership/management and remodeling. If you are interested in visiting this beautiful mansion, please call first. It's my understanding that it will be...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2007
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This is a restored very large home/castle in Detroit. It has some really neat old furnishings inside and they try to keep all the original old art work, woodwork, and such entact. You can have weddings at the...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/02/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Note: I only had drinks once here; did not dine here. This place is bee-you-tee-ful! It's the former mansion of a lumber baron by the last name Whitney (I'm too lazy to go look it up). Anyway, the...
yelp.com - user review - 11/20/2006
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We've eaten at the Whitney many times and have never been disappointed. It's got it all-wonderful atmosphere, attentive service, romantic and unbelievable cuisine. It is ...
gusto.com - user review - 07/27/2006
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This is a restored very large home/castle in Detroit. It has some really neat old furnishings inside and they try to keep all the original old art work, woodwork, and such entact. You can have weddi...
judysbook.com - user review - 07/15/2006
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The restaurant is in a old mansion, and the decoration is just wonderful. I consider it to be the jewel in down town detroit. the food is very good. and environment is very formal, proper attire is r...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/27/2005
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I have been here many time but only once for dinner, I love this place highly romatic and great desserts. In fact we had dinner I had dessert then went upstairs to the paino bar and later had another dessert....
citysearch.com - user review - 05/26/2004
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I visited the Whitney on May 1, 2004 and had an experience unlike any other. The restaraunt itself if absolutely gorgeous. The service was the best I have ever had. The food was incredible... in fact, my...
citysearch.com - user review - 05/05/2004
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I went with my husband to Whitney to celebrate Valentine's Day. Other than the setting, nothing was impressive, at least not worth $250-300. The food was nothing special, while the service and the wine was...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/16/2004
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I took my wife to the Whitney to celebrate the New Year 2003. Probably the best historic environment I have dined at in the US. The service, like many so-called fine dining restaurants in the Midwest, is...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/10/2004
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I have been there three times over the past few year. I have no intention of ever going back. A five year old would still be hungry after the tiny servings you are given. The only nice thing I can say about...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/22/2004
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I hosted a wedding brunch at the Whitney in March for my daughter. We were very pleased with the food, the service, and the atmosphere. The staff went out of their way to make it a very memorable experience....
citysearch.com - user review - 07/05/2003
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We had a small wedding brunch at the Whitney on Sunday March 16, 2003. It was absolutely wonderful! Our brunch took place in the Music room which was a perfect size for 30 people. The food and service were...
citysearch.com - user review - 03/20/2003
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This is a wonderful spot for a relaxing Sunday brunch - the food is good, the service is wonderful, and the beautiful surroundings can't be beat. Be advised that this is a leisurely affair, though -- it will...
citysearch.com - user review - 01/27/2003
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The Whitney has the best brunch ever! Beautiful surroundings, and great food. The Sunday brunch is better than the dinner.
citysearch.com - user review - 12/04/2002
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Truly worth it!! Elegant, fabulous menu, service and ambiance. Wonderful after the theatre.
citysearch.com - user review - 11/24/2002
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The Whitney is a classy restaurant meeting the tastes of any gourmet. The atmosphere is excellent as is the food and the service.........what more can one say about Detroit's all around finest restauarant
citysearch.com - user review - 11/20/2002
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PROBABLY THE CLASSIEST RESTAURANT IN THE DETROIT AREA, HAVE NEVER BEEN DISAPPOINTED THERE. NEVER SEEN A RESTAURANT IN THIS COUNTRY THAT HAD A FIREPLACE IN THE RESTROOM.(MENS)
citysearch.com - user review - 11/01/2002
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Beautifull building..way over priced food/wine. Service is snobby..not a good value.
citysearch.com - user review - 10/29/2002
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When the Whitney first opened, it was great. Over the years, it has declined. The food the last time we were there was NOT the best effort I have seen. Service was horrible! The waiters were blaming service on...
citysearch.com - user review - 10/03/2002
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The food can be very good at times but I find the service inconsistent. What a great old building. Too bad it's not in a better neighborhood. Pretty expensive.
citysearch.com - user review - 09/17/2002
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i wanted to wine and dine my boo on his birthday, and decided on the whitney. wine and dine we did- from the valet parking, through the four course meal, to our stroll through the rooms of the mansion- i came...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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I have only been to the Whitney once, but the service was very good, the food was very good, and the ambience was unbelievable.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/14/2002
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wonderful place to share a special time with someone. very initmate.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/11/2002
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The history behind this place is delightful and very interesting to any history buff.
citysearch.com - user review - 08/08/2002
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The best food, the service and the best atmosphere I have ever had. The only problem I could have with The Whitney is it just too expensive for regular dinning. It is the kind of place you would only go to for...
citysearch.com - user review - 08/03/2002
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The chef has magic in his hands. Really knows what he is doing.
citysearch.com - user review - 07/26/2002
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The Whitney is Detroit's most celebrated restaurant. Housed in a historic 52 room 1890's mansion on Woodward Avenue in the heart of Detroit's cultural district. The Whitney features award-winning cuisine...
opentable.com - user review
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I was very disappointed to find that the downward spiral of The Whitney continues unabated. The word must be getting around because the restaurant was less than half full on a Saturday night.
travel.yahoo.com - user review
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the venue alone makes this an unforgettable dining experience. placed in a 52-room pink mansion decorated with delicate woodcarvings, huge signed tiffany windows and a grandiose central staircase, this is a...
wcities.com - user review
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enjoy sunday brunch in a lavish and elegant atmosphere. four course dining at it best, featuring gourmet fare such as three-mushroom quiche (chanterelle, shiitake, and oyster mushrooms) with asiago cheese;...
10best.com - user review
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the whitney is a beautiful historic home in detroit - but that is the only thing it has going for it......
tripadvisor.com - user review
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the beauty of the meticulously restored pink jasper structure, built as a family residence in the early-1890's by lumber baron david whitney jr., tends to overshadow the upscale american food. but the fare...
detnews.com - user review
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there is nothing of interest on the menu and the stuff that is on it is too expensive. our waiter was the pits, the appetizer was burned - and it was the highlight of the meal. nothing we ordered was prepared...
fodors.com - user review
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treat yourself to elegant fare in a historic home...
cityguide.aol.com - user review
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extensive line of scotches and bourbons...
cigaraficionado.com - user review
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