Wine-centric dining in Downtown Detroit | The intimate atmosphere of Vertical Detroit

I think what initially wowed me on my first visit was the mutual passion. I could see it in the layout of the restaurant, and the way their team moves around the floor just vibing off of each other and the guests. I could see it in the menus— the way the team spoke about their chef and his dishes. The knowledge of my server and bartender who paired every course perfectly, and the genuine hospitality I hadn't felt in a very long time.

Getting comfortable at Vertical is easy…ahem hospitality. The restaurant is located one level underground with minimal windows. It’s in this dining room in downtown Detroit that you can truly focus of the dish in front of you, the glass in your hand, and the conversation of your company. The intimacy is sexy.

The restaurant is owned by a father and daughter who share a passion for wine. Their BOOK of a wine list is filled with global gems with a focus on old world. Their menu, by Chef Matt Barnes, consistently delivers and quite frankly is impressive being executed in such a small kitchen that comfortably fits 3. The leaders in this restaurant have done an amazing job with staff education, because I must say, there’s only a handful of restaurants in Detroit you can sit down and trust your server to pair each course with a different glass and they wow you every time.

Whether I go in for dinner and sit in the dining room, or grab some food and a glass at the bar— I almost always stay longer than planned or form a new connection.

Location: Vertical Detroit | Wine-centric restaurant

1538 Centre St. Detroit, MI 48226

P: 313-732-9463

Sunday & Monday: Closed

Tuesday – Thursday: 5:00PM – 10:00PM

Friday & Saturday: 5:00PM – 11:00PM

Happy Hour: Wed. – Friday: 5pm – 6:30pm