BESA Detroit

4.9

1318 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Innovative

"A Taste of the Adriatic Experience"

Imagine a light breeze overpassing the Adriatic Sea coupled with fresh mediterranean vegetables, olive trees, citrus, grains and various cheeses. Our restaurant experience will fulfill this by bringing you closer by each bite of our authentic dishes.

Come join us to get a taste of the Adriatic experience.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Seafood
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(313) 315-3000
Website
http://besadetroit.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Nick Geftos
Catering
For more information regarding catering please visit https://www.besadetroit.com/catering
Private party facilities
We offer a variety of options with regard to private events. We designed and built our restaurant to be able to offer multiple experiences within the same space. We have a's Table for 15 that offer an amazing experience private experience. We can do events for up to 40 people in our lounge which is separated from our upper floor dining. We can do a more casual event of up to 30 people in our bar area with high tables and the bar. We can also do events for up to 250 people that would include a variety of different experiences throughout the restaurant; high tables, bar area, raw bar, lounge and private room, all in one. Truly unique experience unlike any other place in Detroit. Location, flexibility, attention to detail and overall philosophy of putting our guest ahead of everything makes for one of a kind experience at BESA.

Location
600 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226
Neighborhood
Detroit
Cross street
North West corner of Woodward & E Congress
Parking details
Parking available on the street, parking structures on Congress . BESA offers two hour free parking validation at One Detroit parking garage.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Popular dishes

Roasted Eggplant Toast$15.00
roasted pepper, gjize, herbs
Roasted Olives$9.00
mustard seed, fresno chili, orange zest
Open Faced Spinach Pie$17.00
feta, leeks, lemon
Seared Manouri Cheese$16.00
honey and red onion marmalade, walnut, pomegranate, thyme
Rhode Island Day Boat Calamari$16.00
fennel marinara, lemon
Pulled Lamb Shoulder$19.00
brown butter hummus, pomegranate reduction
Prime Steak Tartare$30.00
very special french olive oil, shallot, jalapeno
Ahi Tuna Crudo$25.00
watermelon, honeydew, citrus, chilli pepper, mint
Swordfish Belly Kabob$18.00
tzatziki, olive relish
Local Squash$15.00
sorrel, anchovy, parmigiano reggiano

Salad

Kale Salad$16.00
tahini, avocado, carrot, radish, snap peas, almond, crouton
Arugula Salad$16.00
local berry compote, goat cheese, pistachio crunch
Butter Lettuce Salad$18.00
white truffle balsamic vinaigrette, truffle dijon, black truffle goat cheese, parmigiano reggiano, crouton
Roasted Beet Salad$14.00
cucumber, sunflower, manouri
Heirloom Tomato Salad$16.00
herbs green onion, anise bloom, feta

Sides

Besa Fries$12.00
buttermilk scallion aioli
Broccolini$14.00
vesuvian tomato, dill
Lion's Mane Mushroom Kabob$18.00
chili crisp
Crispy Fingerling Potatoes$14.00
feta, za'tar, caramelized cipollini
Grilled Lobster Tail$35.00
fresh herb vinaigrette

Entrees

Grilled Artichoke$29.00
green chickpea hummus, wheat berry, fava bean, cucumber, radish, pickled onion
Sea Scallops$49.00
local bacon, scallion, lime zest, mashed potato
Halibut$52.00
smoky chestnut puree, horta, capers, grilled lemon
Roasted Chicken Breast$28.00
fragrant rice, delicata squash, royal trumpet mushroom, pine nut gremolata
Double Cut Lamb Chops$61.00
grilled summer vegetables, feta, fresh herb vinaigrette
Ribeye Steak Frites$65.00
roasted garlic, cabbage salad, BESA fries
Prawns Scampi$45.00
garlic butter, lemon, parsley, red-skin potato
Spaghetti Aglio e Olio$28.00
anchovy, sweet and hot peppers, parmigiano reggiano
Beef Tenderlion Medallions$65.00
vranc wine mushroom glace, heirloom carrots
Swiss Chard Gnudi$31.00
sweet corn, chanterelle mushroom, heirloom cherry tomato, pecorino romano

What 1,318 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.9Service
4.9Ambience
4.4Value

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Review summary

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BESA Detroit offers a "perfect ambiance" for any special occasion, with a menu that blends creativity and flavor. The service is "absolutely fantastic," with standout servers like Carter and Kristin enhancing the dining experience. Guests praise the "succulent food," beautiful cocktails, and a lively atmosphere, making it a top choice in Detroit.

1,318 Reviews

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Joanne
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was our first time dining at Besa. My husband is a vegetarian and there were many options for him to choose from. Overall the food, service and atmosphere was amazing. We will definitely be going back.
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Jelena
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Besa is a date night favorite for us but our experience last night was the best we’ve had! Our server Alyssa was super attentive, gave great recommendations for food and drink, and overall made our night so special. She even had the kitchen split the courses when playing so we could share. The food and drinks were amazing, the dining room setup feels intimate like you’re having a private meal, and the ambiance is great. Highly recommend!
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Joseph
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic happy hour, food, presentation, atmosphere and service!
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Moe
VIP
Detroit
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Besa is outstanding. The staff is always paying attention, the food is always on point, and the location makes a night out feel like a night out.
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que
Detroit
2 reviews
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Waited over an hour for our dinner the salad was said to be coming after 45 min. When the food did finally come it was not even lukewarm. The waiter we came to learn was a manager and he did comp the bill as a note there was 2 of us in our party and it was a birthday dinner at that. Just poor poor service and lackluster food.
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Jamie
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our first time dining at BESA and it was great, we'll be back.
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Anthony
Cleveland
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Perfect! The lamb appetizer! The ribeye and frites. The halibut. All great. And our server, Danielle, was the best part. She made it a great experience.
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Sybil
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I highly recommend BESA Detroit for dinner. Husband and I celebrated our anniversary here and the food was outstanding! Had the lamb chops which were cooked to perfection and the dessert was delicious. Service was great, we will definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
Columbus
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 10, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good amazing and the service was better! Please bring this to Columbus, OH!
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desire
Richmond
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a really good time dining at BESA. This restaurant is one of the best dining in Detroit. It was outstanding, from the aesthetics , attentive staff, succulent food and perfect music! My waiter, Mr Red-just soft spoken and polite man, introduced me to the menu and gave me his recommendations and THOSE WERE THE BEST!! Mouthwatering meals. He was kind enough to take me lots of pictures as well. My favorite meal was the appetizer lamb shoulder dish, the main course- salmon dish! I just wish they have more options for mocktails ! Nonetheless, I will definitely come back to this BESA restaurant!! Thank you BESA,Mr Red in Particular for making my dining experience more enjoyable!
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BESA Detroit offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (313) 315-3000.

BESA Detroit is rated 4.9 stars by 1318 OpenTable diners.

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600 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48226

Additional information

Cross street
North West corner of Woodward & E Congress
Neighborhood
Detroit
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Seafood
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Parking available on the street, parking structures on Congress . BESA offers two hour free parking validation at One Detroit parking garage.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Nick Geftos
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://besadetroit.com/
Phone number
(313) 315-3000
Catering
For more information regarding catering please visit https://www.besadetroit.com/catering
Private party facilities
We offer a variety of options with regard to private events. We designed and built our restaurant to be able to offer multiple experiences within the same space. We have a's Table for 15 that offer an amazing experience private experience. We can do events for up to 40 people in our lounge which is separated from our upper floor dining. We can do a more casual event of up to 30 people in our bar area with high tables and the bar. We can also do events for up to 250 people that would include a variety of different experiences throughout the restaurant; high tables, bar area, raw bar, lounge and private room, all in one. Truly unique experience unlike any other place in Detroit. Location, flexibility, attention to detail and overall philosophy of putting our guest ahead of everything makes for one of a kind experience at BESA.

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BESA Detroit

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A Guide to the Best Date Spots in Detroit

Trilece Cake

Open Faced Spinach Pie

Sea Scallops

Appetizers

Roasted Eggplant Toast$15.00

Roasted Olives$9.00

Open Faced Spinach Pie$17.00

Seared Manouri Cheese$16.00

Rhode Island Day Boat Calamari$16.00

Pulled Lamb Shoulder$19.00

Prime Steak Tartare$30.00

Ahi Tuna Crudo$25.00

Swordfish Belly Kabob$18.00

Local Squash$15.00

Salad

Kale Salad$16.00

Arugula Salad$16.00

Butter Lettuce Salad$18.00

Roasted Beet Salad$14.00

Heirloom Tomato Salad$16.00

Sides

Besa Fries$12.00

Broccolini$14.00

Lion's Mane Mushroom Kabob$18.00

Crispy Fingerling Potatoes$14.00

Grilled Lobster Tail$35.00

Entrees

Grilled Artichoke$29.00

Sea Scallops$49.00

Halibut$52.00

Roasted Chicken Breast$28.00

Double Cut Lamb Chops$61.00

Ribeye Steak Frites$65.00

Prawns Scampi$45.00

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio$28.00

Beef Tenderlion Medallions$65.00

Swiss Chard Gnudi$31.00

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