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Me and the Hubbs were hanging in the D and wanted to try something new. I looked on line for places that would not be too expensive and for some place to get in and out quickly. The online reviews were pretty good. We ordered Onion Rings, a Sweetwater burger, seasoned fries and a full order of wings. The onion Rings were 'Smacking!' A-1 cooked to perfection. ❤️. The wings came out and looked Yummalicious. BUT, they were on a 10inch platter and only took up half. 😳 Just wing dings and celery. 8 wing dingd to be exact....for $14.99. 😕 They looked and smelled great. Upon 1st bite you will experience pure mouth ecstacy. YUM to the YUM, YUM, YUM. The fact the wings didn't come with a side quickly left my thoughts. Sweetwater's wings are 'Slammin' Next, the burger. It was delicious and the seasoned 🍟.......'banging', flavorful till the last bite. A wing is made up of 3 parts...the flat, the drum and that lil pointy end some love to suck on. You don't get wings, you get wing dings. I paid $15 for 8 wing dings 😳, but they were delicioso. Can't do that too often. 😕 Suggestion: Serve the dings on a smaller platter to eliminate the empty space. Overall, the service was good, quality of the food was awesome and we were served quickly.
Angel CAngel C
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This is definitely a locals' spot in Downtown Detroit. We stopped here for a bite mid-week as it was close to our hotel, the GM Renaissance Centre, and it was one of the only places open late night. It's a very popular place and was packed inside when we arrived. After about a 20 minute wait, we got a booth. It was a lively atmosphere, with loud music and lots of talking and laughing. There were even customers dancing by the tables inside. There was bar and booth seating available. It's an older restaurant for sure, but seemed to be fairly clean. The wings were promoted on their menu and highly recommended by the waitress so we opted to try them with a side of Mac and cheese. The wings were huge, juicy meat with a relatively spicy coating and a delicious crispy skin. I can definitely see why they are award winning. The mac and cheese was very cheesy and gooey, and tasted homemade. The only downside was that it was a tiny portion for $4.25 - definitely not big enough to share. The servers were also great. At one point, we started getting harassed by a customer at the bar and our server stepped in to intervene and to make sure we were ok. We were very appreciative of that. Overall, great spot for a beer and late night bite.
Sha ReeseSha Reese
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Service is exceptionally slow. The restaurant wasn't even very busy. But after standing at the "Please Wait To Be Seated" sign for several minutes waiting to be seated, I finally just seated myself at the bar, figuring service is usually faster at the bar anyway. That was not the case here - I eventually waved down a bartender and was able to place my order. I was in the restaurant over 30 minutes by the time I finally put my order in. Once my order was finally taken, the service speed increased and the food came out relatively quickly. I ordered the Cajun Charbroiled Chicken Breast sandwich and a half order of their "famous" Sweetwater Wings. I was particularly looking forward to their wings, as I love me some chicken wings. The chicken sandwich was really good - good flavor, and the Cajun seasoning was not overwhelming. I would have this again. Their menu claims, "Chicken wings are what we do best... our wings are full of flavor without too much heat." Well, I could tell there was some decent flavor underlying the charred exterior, but they were so overcooked that you mostly just tasted burnt oil. Very disappointing. I've had better wings at BWW, and anyone who likes wings will tell you that BWW wings really aren't good. A disappointing experience overall, and next time I'm in Detroit I'll have to find somewhere else to get my fix of local food.
Todd MickelTodd Mickel
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Woah Mommy, this place looks like it’s the place to be. I had never been to this restaurant prior to this review, and I have never heard of it, but this was solely based upon a refined search. And this place popped up into view with flying colors, but I was not prepared for its wild popularity. I was visiting the downtown Detroit area and needed food but wanted something new for the taste palate. The reviews went hard in the sauce for their wings, and I was only innocently curious. Plenty of parking that includes the streets and garages that are paid in their designated times. I was here for their evening rush, quite popular and a little bit of a wait. This place is relatively small but also kind of big at the same time, seats were filled, lots of conversations and amazingly great staff. I ordered the wings, and a friend ordered their pulled pork, and it didn’t disappoint. Nice flavor and good size wings, they know how to serve the good stuff. I can only hope that I can come back to town soon and try something else off the menu if I don’t order their wings.
M NedlocM Nedloc
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Update 10/1/22: My wife and I went here last night for a date night. We arrived around 5:05pm. Our server, Aryanna H. was great. She was polite in greeting us and was patient yet quick. All seemed well. But once our order was place the waiting game pursued. After about 20-25 mins I got Aryanna's attention and her real look of shock when she saw that we still had not received our food was proof that it was taking too long. We over heard her complaining to another server that she "couldn't believe how another couple who came long after us, has their order already. But it got worse. There was some serious tension going on with the staff. They were verbally complaining loud enough that US customers could hear every "word" being expressed. It was uncomfortable to hear all of the gritty details. I get that people were not happy but perhaps turn up the house music so customers privy to all the inside drama happening. Management, keep your employees happy! Best wings ever! You must try them. Service was good. Good "Local" feel.
Charles & Tamara JohnsCharles & Tamara Johns
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I'm not sure I've ever been here when it's not busy. Always has a good crowd and atmosphere. One of my favorite spots to grab a bite to eat in the city. The wings are delicious. I also really enjoyed the fried chicken strips. Overall a great experience for anyone visiting the city.
J WJ W
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Ford Field
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Detroit Opera House
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400 E Congress St, Detroit, MI 48226, United States
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Original 1880s brick walls surround this eatery famous for marinated wings & housemade sauces.
attractions: Hollywood Casino at Greektown, Ford Field, Campus Martius Park, Huntington Place, Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, Detroit Riverwalk, Hart Plaza, Fort Pontchartrain a Wyndham Hotel, Detroit Opera House, Saint Andrew’s Hall, restaurants: Fishbones - Greektown Detroit, Texas de Brazil - Detroit, Mootz Pizzeria + Bar, Parc, Pegasus Taverna, Andiamo Detroit Riverfront, Dime Store, Townhouse, Sugar Factory - Detroit, The Hudson Cafe
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