2FOG's Pub — Restaurant in Howell

I have been a customer at 2Fog’s since it opened and can say that its evolution from speakeasy-style pub to high-end eatery has been astounding. While the food and drinks have always been good, the opening of the new kitchen now allows for a wider variety of eats that appeal to all tastes and budgets. The same can be said of the beers and cocktails. The options are vast, ranging from beverages that can be found in any bar or restaurant with names that easily roll off the tongue when ordering within your average comfort zone, to hard-to-find alcoholic beverages for a unique tasting experience and exclusive, beyond top-shelf drinks for special occasions or for those with highly refined tastes. This is one of the few places I know where a customer can order a draft beer and a glass of $500 port at the same time. 2Fog’s clearly strives to offer an exclusive, yet comfortable dining experience that is appropriate for any occasion: family dining, girls’/guys’ night, romantic meals, and business entertaining (I don’t ever do any of the latter, but with the exclusive liquors offered, this is definitely a place that impresses!). The owners are highly visible to the customers and pride themselves in addressing compliments/criticisms personally. The food itself is top-notch. The portions are not over-sized (this is not your neighborhood Applebee’s, don’t expect those type of proportions and prices) but are filling, and while I clearly have my favourites, I have yet to be disappointed in anything I have ordered. Though I miss the days of the cozy sofas and the Sunday Bloody Mary bar, I am thrilled to see that this place has been thriving enough to necessitate an expansion and the replacing of sofas with more tables. Just a couple tips: 1. This is not your average dive. Don’t come here expecting to get dollar PBR’s. It is upscale dining, drinking, and service, expect to pay for that. 2. If you are planning to come on a weekend evening and have a large party, try calling ahead. The wait can be a bit lengthy during peak times- the staff understand that this is not always enjoyable for customers and are happy to try to make you more comfortable, including taking cocktail orders while you wait. 3. If there is a parfait desert with some sort of liquor on it available, save room and get it. I guarantee it will be worth it. The bread pudding is...

This is my favorite bar in the Brighton/Howell area. The food is great, and their cocktail selection is otherworldly. I'm a bit of a whiskey fanatic, and they have the longest list of available whiskeys/bourbons I've seen outside of Kentucky. You could try something new every time you're in here, and go through half the selection in a year. It's impressive, and it's great to be able to have that opportunity to taste so many varieties in one spot. The atmosphere makes it an old-school, sort of speakeasy type bar, which is awesome for me. It's perfectly lit (not bright, not dark) and the furnishings and old looking rock walls make it feel cosy without being too much of a dive. I've had dinner a couple times here, too, and the food is always fantastic. The Ahi Tuna is my favorite, and they sure know how to prepare it perfectly. I've always been quickly greeted by someone when I walk in the door, and overall the service has been fantastic. Even when they are busy with a long line, they find time to make sure everyone is taken care of, and when I spent a while waiting to get a table, one of the owners (who was serving as the host for that night) was getting drinks for myself and my guest while we stood in the waiting area. Service is a high priority, and they do a great job to make sure all of their patrons are happy. For a bar that's more cocktail-centric, they also have a good selection of microbrews available. Some are local, some aren't, but most of their beer list aren't your typical Bud/Coors options, which I can appreciate. This is a little more upscale of a place than people may expect if they haven't been here before. The prices are reflective of that. The entrees can run in the $20+ range, which I think is pretty typical of a place of this caliber. Cocktail prices are reasonable considering the liquor selection. Fantastic bar. Whenever I have friends visit from out of town and they want to go to a good local bar, I take them here. Wonderful to have something like...

My husband and I tried 2Fogs for the first time last night and I have a lot to say!

Everything exceeded our expectations, so I'll start and proceed in the order of our experience. We were greeted by the friendliest young man and taken to our table. First impressions are everything and he nailed it! Wish I caught his name. The atmosphere: It's in a basement but don't let this deter you! It's SO cozy and inviting! Exactly what I look for in a restaurant. There's nothing worse than sitting down to enjoy a nice meal and feeling overwhelmed and overstimulated. I felt I could truly relax here and it was just what I needed after a long day. OUR SERVER, SARAH! What a gem she is! Warm and friendly, attentive and a fun sense of humor. We loved her! She really was the icing on the cake for our experience. 2Fogs, please praise her for a job well done! The food!! Oh my, THE FOOD!! So delcious! We started with the ahi tuna and french onion soup. I also ordered a side salad with the warm bacon vinegarette. Let me just me tell you that a simple, fresh salad turned 5 star with this dressing. I was googling recipes to figure out how to make it before I left the restaurant! 😆 For our entrees, I ordered the bourbon chicken with loaded mashed potatoes and my husband ordered the tuskers burger, also with loaded mashed potatoes. Everything was so flavorful, cooked to perfection, with a clean presentation. Whoever cooks this food CARES! We were far too stuffed to order dessert, which is a good thing! Portions were generous! We can't wait to try the skillet cookie on our next visit.

We left this restaurant truly satisfied from start to finish and that's hard to come by these days! Thank you to the owners and staff of 2Fogs for a wonderful dining experience! You made our day! We can't wait to...