Crave Lounge

I came here for a late night dinner with my husband. We were seated quickly. Everything we ordered was superb! The tuna nicoise appetizer is amazing, and the sushi is the best I have had. The waitress was wonderful, we never waited or wanted for anything. The atmosphere is very posh, but cozy. I’d recommend this place to anyone and everyone, you have to try their food!

This place is the best sushi I’ve had in Michigan. I used to live in Chicago and never had any sushi even comparable until I came to Crave. Great service and great atmosphere. It’s easy to get a table and drinks are really good too. Highly recommend!

Pretentious and expensive, without anything (including the food) to make it special.

My husband and I had dinner here on Tuesday evening. And let me say, Crave never disappoints. The prices are rather high but you can never be cheap when it comes to quality, preparation and presentation. Our waitress was very knowledgeable about the menu and made us feel very welcomed. Service here is outstanding. This is not our first time visiting the restaurant and every time we come in, the execution is superb. Definitely recommend

Easily the best sushi in the Metro Detroit area.

I’ve wanted to try this restaurant for a few years now but never made it here. Until tonight. On a cool Thursday evening, I had expected a long wait and was pleasantly surprised to be seated immediately. The dining room was rightly described as having a hipster, club vibe: contemporary tables and seating, including lounge seating, sea urchin lighting climbing the walls, and a beautiful chandelier providing a soft glow during dinner. But the stand out at this place is the food.
The meal started with the Ahi Napoloen, seared ahi tuna on lightly fried, very thin wonton crisps, with slivers of avocado, seaweed, and micro greens. It was finished with sweet drizzle. Each bite was amazing — so incredibly delicious.
I also had the Manhattan and the Soft Shell crab sushi rolls. The former was great, featuring crab, shrimp tempura, and asparagus. The roll was also flavored with spicy tuna. However, the soft shell crab was average. One reason was that the fried soft shell crab was not crunchy — as if it were prepared earlier. Other than that, it was fine and included avocado and cucumber.
For dessert, I tried the banana cheesecake. As a surprise, the cheesecake came with banana spring rolls. I love the creativity but felt that the spring rolls were a bit heavy/​dense. With the exception of the Soft Shell crab roll, the restaurant gets high points for creativity.

Without Groupon and the like this place would not be so highly reviewed. Why? Because without a deal this place is overpriced for what it is.
The atmosphere is relatively chic, it is definitely why they are charging the regular rates. The drinks are fancy schmancy, the presentation has flair for sure. Its just your average decent sushi underneath all the trappings though. Service was friendly but slow. Food was fine but nothing that has me rushing back.
I guess I am not cool enough for here because I’d much rather eat the same sushi for cheaper in more comfy and casual surroundings. I’m also not much for fancy drinks unless they are free. Yeah, I’m cheap and tacky like that. I’d rather not have to deal with buying a Groupon to boot.

Came in on a Wednesday night for the first time. This is a very beautiful and clean restaurant. Only three other tables dining while we were there. Our waitress was not that professional or attentive but she was nice. I think she was related to the owner. I did notice the other waitress there was very professional, attentive, and knowledgeable about the menu because I could overhear her with the table next to us.
We started off with the Volcano Roll, La Jolla Roll, and Samba Roll — they were amazing! Next we had the Tuna Carpaccio and Pan Roasted Shrimp which were also amazing. We ordered the Short Ribs which had zero flavor so I do not recommend this. This spot is def worth going back to bcuz there were some exceptional items and it is a beautiful restaurant. I definitely recommend this place for the sushi.

There was no fish in our sushi. The service was also way below par for how «classy» the restaurant is suppose to be. It has a lot of potential, but the management is not doing a very good job ensuring the food coming out is top notch. I have a weird feeling this place will not be around in another year.
The entrance is in the rear of the building and not the front.

Pricey but Delicious, we loved it. My fave was the volcano roll. Crave roll was pretty good. The calamari was awesome!!!

I’ve been a long-​time Crave fan, and to get the best bang for your buck, definitely come during Happy Hour whenever possible.
Love the atmosphere, the décor changes occasionally for the seasons. And when it’s warm, the outdoor patio is a treat.
The drinks are amazing, especially the many different martinis offered. My favorites are the French Lemon Drop and the Strawberry Shortcake.
The sushi itself is the best I’ve tasted. Even my 12-​year old (who is NOT a «sushi person») cleaned her plate. And if you aren’t into sushi, the appetizers and entrees are still worth a visit.
Servers and hosts are courteous and gracious as well. No complaints!

Mixed reviews by previous customers made me curious to try this place out myself. Pleasantly surprised through my indulgence of the happy hour menu…
The food: The fish is fresh and buttery as they should be. I am usually not a fan of carpaccio’s but the selection here is delicious. The tuna has a rich bold flavor and pairs well with the rice as a nigiri. The sushi rolls range from simple, well known rolls (California Tempura, Philadelphia, Spicy Tuna, etc), to more eclectic rolls such as a Manhattan, Yam Yam, La Jolla, and Samba roll. Even the crab is delightful, I was assured that they served fresh king crab opposed to the imitation crab most restaurants use. Fresh sashimi, medium cuts (I prefer these to larger cuts), great vinegar rice, what more can you ask for. Happy hour allowed me to try multiple sushi items as well as nibble on some more modern cuisine such as Crave Crab Cakes, Beef Kushiyaki, and Beef Sliders… Each dish had an amazing sauce to compliment the savory items.
The setting: Very dark, intimate interior with a full bar. Lounge-​like feel, enough to be moderately upscale/​fine dining. The dining area is very modern, it’s worth a wait if there happens to be one on the weekends. Overall very clean and crisp! Service was fast and exceeded the needs of 4 hungry doctors after a long shift. My water was always full, drinks kept flowing, and my table was always impressively clean. It was almost like the server read our minds…
Parking: huge lot in the back. It is metered, but if you have the means to dine out, you most certainly have funds to pay the meter… Also, there is additional parking in a smaller lot near the building (free). Entrance is in the back, this is downtown Dearborn, as expected.
Overall: Worth the price, and certainly lives up to it’s acclamied reputation despite reviews. Happy I tried it for myself!

Back here for second time this past Monday night. Used a Amazon local deal so had to wait till 6:30 pm. Place was very busy. Stuck with the Watermelon Napoleon for appetizer and it is still the bomb. Tried the crab cakes and you get two very large cakes for the price. We both thought we have had better. We tried the Crave Roll and both thought it outstanding. Lots of different flavors. My wife tried the truffle mac’n cheese and said it was okay. Service was still very good and that is a strong point for us. This is still a place you need to try.

Food and Drinks were fine although expensive. Interior is nice but is was really cold temperature-​wise.
Experience:
We got there 45 minutes before happy hour was over and was told we cannot use our groupon on Happy Hour-​No problem. That was clearly stated the groupon but the waitress told us we can order happy hour then use the groupon after happy hour on whatever we purchase. When I paid the bill, they refused to give me the happy hour prices on what I bought before 6:30PM.
Service was really slow too.

Checking out some past Unilocal reviews — I gotten let everyone know their prices increased a little; check out Groupon first for any deals which I did ($ 30 meal for the price of $ 15). Of course they offer specials and what not — lunch hours (11am to 2:30pm) its so dead in here. Basically seat yourself when its empty.
Clean, waitress was sweet, and food took about 15mins (estimating) — music playing was suitable.
I was able to try 4 different rolls — yam yam (favorite), dragon roll (yummy — second favorite), tuna crunch (very blend), and rock n’ roll. You could get non-​specialty rolls for 3 for $ 17 and that deal is offered all day.
What could make this place 5 stars?! Not sure — maybe lowing the prices but I guess of everyone is using groupon then it shouldn’t be a problem.

Restaurant was relatively empty. It took them 20 minutes to prepare sashimi, it came and it was warm — definitely the first time I’ve had warm sashimi. Definitely not fresh — you’d expect more for what it cost. While I sat at the bar, the chefs were preparing the rolls with already pre-​fried tempura shrimp and what knot (it was all came from a silver bowl for as long as I was there). I would think that for prices between $ 14 — $ 20 dollars, customers deserve «fried to order» pieces in their rolls. It was like what the others described — to sum it up, lackluster food.
Looking at the decorated walls full of ‘awards’ year after year, you’d expect more from this place. Perhaps its because of the lack of competition in the area, this place can still get away with doing so.

Nice.
Joined a friend here for a bite to eat. Friday at noon. It was fairly empty. That appeals to me because I think it gets pretty club-​y in the evening and that’s NOT what I’m looking for in my dining experiences.
You enter in the back and kind of find your way through the patio maze. From there, it’s not a very large place but it’s wide open space so you don’t feel cramped in the least (at least not if you go in the earlier times like I did).
Cocktail list was interesting and exciting. If it *had* been later I would have sampled more. We only had apps (I had a crab cake my date had the sliders) but both of us enjoyed our food a LOT.
I’ve heard a bit about this place over the years and kind of thought it might be a bit pretentious but didn’t feel that way at all. I liked the vibe and plan to come back sometime in the near future if not just to check out those cocktails.

My hubby was in the dog house this week. Like, major doghouse. I It’s not often this happens. So I was pleasantly surprised, yet terrified when he told me he had planned a date night out to try to make up for making me so angry. You see, as the resident «foodie» in our house, and the calendar manager, when we go out to eat, I pick the place about 99% of the time. Since I am a frequent Unilocaler, I often have a list of the hot new places I want to try, or local classics that I just love to go to. So, when hubby told me we were going to Crave, I must admit — I was a little nervous.
I had been here once before — just on a Saturday afternoon for a drink before a wedding — so I had no experience with their food, or really their dining atmosphere or service. I know they used to have a «club» associated with the restaurant which I never went to (though I heard their annual White parties were quite fun). Naturally, when he told me the plan, I jumped on Unilocal and started to read reviews and scour the menu. The reviews were mixed. The more recent reviews I read were not the best, so I was even more nervous that hubby’s once in a lifetime chance at impressing me with a restaurant choice was going to fall short.
He had made 8:30 reservations. We were greeted by an unenthusiastic hostess, but then regreeted by someone else who had a much better attitude. I was instantly impressed with the space — great décor. The place was not packed– but almost every table was full of people — good sign, I thought!
I wanted to start the night with a good martini — and they provided. I opted for the strawberry shortcake martini which came complete with a graham cracker rim — nice touch. Hubby’s gin and tonic was strong. Off to a good start, and I was slowly forgiving the man!
We began to look over the menu. I, of course, had pretty much already decided I would order sushi. I don’t EVER get to go out for sushi — which was another point for the hubby since he picked a place that served it. He doesn’t eat seafood, so I was worried he would have a hard time finding something that he really enjoyed, but they offered filet — so no problem there.
We started with edamame — which was honestly great. It’s hard to screw up steamed and salted soy bean pods — but I have been to plenty of places that can’t get it right. These were bursting with flavor, very plump beans and the perfect amount of sea salt. Each of us got the house salad which for me, was only OK. The ingredients were all VERY fresh — but truth be told — I am a fan of the traditional Japanese dressing — not the vinaigrette they served here. Still, it was presented with elegance and I enjoyed it.
On to the main course. I got the Tuna Crunch roll and the caterpillar roll. There were many interesting options, but I am allergic to shrimp, and many of their special rolls included shrimp. Both were AWESOME. The tuna crunch roll was a little on the small side — but seriously BEAUTIFUL — some of the best looking sushi I’ve ever had. Hubby got the filet — again — so impressed with the presentation, but even more so with the flavor! It one of the more perfectly cooked cuts of meat I can remember ordering in a long time.
Another element of surprise — to really hit the night out of the ballpark — my husband TRIED SUSHI! And (drumroll please) HE LIKED IT! He even said he would order it again! We each had another drink and debated over dessert (they had a triple flavor crème brûlée which sounded great) but we passed. I was amazed, stuffed, kind of drunk and husband was forgiven. I’d call it a successful night.

This place should be in Vegas, but for some reason it is in Michigan!
When I walked into the restaurant, I felt so under dressed in my jeans and tennis shoes. It was so nice! I was shocked at how nice it was. I seriously thought it was a Las Vegas restaurant.
We were greeted by the manager I believe and sat on one of the couches. The service was so good. The waitress answered all our questions and the manager came up to check up on us. The food came out promptly and in order. The prices are good considering how nice the place was. There was an extensive menu. Too much to order in one sitting.
We ordered the Manhattan and gem rolls, both very good, but I liked the gem roll better.
This is the place you go to for a birthday! It is so nice! I wish I lived in Michigan to throw my birthday here.

I LOVE sushi and Crave has pretty good sushi. They’ve got some inventive rolls (with a Mediterranean flava), a decent selection of traditional rolls and nigiri, and a wide variety of tasty sounding non-​sushi entrees and specials for those afraid to get rawsome.
The edamame comes warm and coated with coarse sea salt (the best!), the hot and sour miso soup has a nice spicy edge to it. Perfect appetizers (and decently sized to share amongst 2 – 3 people). Today I enjoyed a Big Apple roll (crab, spicy tuna, seared salmon, apple and a caviar chili sauce), California roll (very tasty snow crab, no imitation going on here), and a salmon avocado roll. The special rolls can be pricey (around $ 13 for one but they do come with about 8 huge pieces) but if you’re going traditional you can get 2 for about $ 9 bucks and and 3 for $ 12.
They have a great drink menu and a nice selection of wine (including champagne/​sparkling), sake, beer, and martinis. The space if modern and clean; the tables comfortable. If you’re here for some snacks and drinks they’ve got couches and bar seating which can accommodate big groups. The service is snappy and they’re all pleasant and helpful.
My only complaint? My traditional rolls today fell apart. Blerg. HUGE pet peeve of mine at sushi joints. Tighten up those rolls and I might give this place the 5 star treatment!