Z’s Villa

Don’t SPEND MONEY HERE!!! There was no place to sit so we paid Mike (the owner) for our drinks and stepped outside to wait on the shuttle. The Owner then came outside and told us (My Father, Brother and 2family friends) We weren’t getting on that Fu@king shuttle without giving him some more money!!! We were blown away cause there was a crowd of Non Black people that hadn’t purchased anything that he didn’t say anything to and allowed to get on the shuttle? It’s 2015 in Detroit this blatant racism and disrespect can no longer be tolerated! You want to run a business in Detroit while being a jerk that’s fine but being A jerk to just Black people who have spent money in your bar every Sunday before the Lions Game for years is unacceptable! The word Racist is a strong accusation that should not be used lightly but Good grief the owner of Z’s Villa acted very Racist !!! #foodie #detroit #badresturaunt #racist #sharethispost #detroitlions #lions #zVilla #z’sVilla

Popped in with a party of 5 after a DSO Evening concert. Our friends knew the place. Food was ordered up, quick and everyone had raves on their food. A little old and creaky, a lively history with sports on the tube and conversation levels weren’t to bad! I imagine a noisier daytime sports crowd could raise the decibel levels, though.

I did carry out deep dish pizza. Just ok. Toppings were sparse, (they forgot one topping), dough was very bread-​y. Herbs on the bottom add a nice touch. Good flavor overall, but nowhere close to Louie’s.
Location: Cool place. Old home in the middle of nowhere. kitchen in basement. Smallish interior. Would like to dine in to try. May retunr, but not sure will get the pizza.

What a hidden gem. This place is quite unique, it is a bar that used to be a house. The drinks are a plenty and the beer is cheap. 6 $ pitchers on Wednesday nights. You must try the cheesy garlic bread it is hot and gooey. I had the famous corned beef. The corned beef was amazing I loved it super flavorful and served on a hot roll.

Tuna melt is the best ever! Try the roasted red potatoes too… nothing on the menu will disappoint!

This place usually is wonderful, but last time I was there the nachos were cold… The chicken tasted like it was from a can. Not sure what’s happening.

We ordered the ZUPER VEGETARIAN DELIGHT Pizza. OMG. What a delight. One of the best pizza’s I’ve had in the Detroit area. I still think about it and try to go often just for that pizza.

I will start the review by saying that I have never eaten food here. But I will give this place my 5 stars alone based on the rest of my experiences there.
I go to school in Detroit and my class has had many post exam parties here in the early afternoon, renting out the volleyball court and outdoor patio. Every time the employees have been very kind and accommodating. The drinks are reasonably priced and they serve beer in pitchers to keep your cup full on the patio. It’s never hard to find a waitress to take your drink order.
It’s a bit off the beaten path just off of Woodward north of midtown, but if you stop by for a happy hour or a game of beach volleyball, you won’t be disappointed.

Wow some of the tastiest Detroit style pizza ever! The edges were crispy and the bottom had a nice slurry of basil oregano and oil, so good that we licked the platter after the pizza was gone, no kidding we did. Drinks are great and service was top notch. the only reason for the 1 star knockdown were the onion rings.

The waitstaff is really nice, the beer is good, not overpriced with a free shuttle. Nice little spot for sure.

One of our favorite pre/​post game spots!!! Z’s villa has amazing bar food and awesome service. The pizza is amazing, and there are usually specials daily. (The fish and chips is delish!) Everything is made with care and the owner/​staff is there to make your day or night downtown fun! Z’s is converted from an older house downtown, down the street from New Center. The venue has an outdoor beach volleyball court, horseshoes and bar/​patio area. If you are heading to the game, Lions, Tigers or Wings there is a shuttle to take you to the stadium and pick you up. We love this place and hope it sticks around for years to come. Can’t wait until next summer to visit again!

Some coworkers go there, even hosted parties once or twice, so went with a couple of them after a training day. K said the burgers were good but I didn’t want to eat a lot so I got the nachos. I don’t know how they made nachos taste that bad. Stale chips were the foundation, and they built on that. They were not just bad, it was like someone made the effort to produce a truly execrable plate.
So why 3 stars for the worst food ever? It seemed like a nice enough place to sit and talk, — it’s like an old house they stuffed with tables — the service was alright, and after a while they brought popcorn around.

I went back here after the Slow Roll Monday night. The $ 10.95 strip steak dinner was worthy of a last meal. I had minor surgery Tuesday morning and ended up being NPO for a day. I never felt hungry because my last meal was from Z’s! Cooked to perfection medium.

Hidden Gem Alert! What a great find from my coworker who has been coming here for 30+ years. He highly recommended the gumbo. When his cup arrived, his head went down and he never looked up until the cup was empty. I’ve never seen him so quiet and focused. I ordered the Michigan salad. The table next to us ordered the Cobb salad and when it came out of the kitchen I was in shock. It looked sooo good. Even though I had already ordered, the waitress said I could change my mind if I would like. I stuck with the Michigan salad and was not disappointed. It was a huge plate full of a variety of fresh fruits with a very nice selection of lettuce.
I cannot wait to return to try the pizza and gumbo for myself!

I’ve been hearing about this place and have always wanted to come here. My cousin invited me for some drinks and I was so in. First thing I did was check out what food everybody was buzzing about. so we decided to order the pizza…
The pizza was very good, the crust was somewhat closely related to the Jets Pizza chain, but the toppings and the sauce was more to the artisan side. Amazing food, great place to hang out and enjoy a pitcher or 2 of beer. Definitely will be coming back here. («,)

Z’s is homey enough, but it just ain’t a place I wanna make a home away from home all that often. The food is hit and miss. The burger is passable, but not all that. The cajun tilapia is excellent at times, dry and uninspired at others. The one time I came here for lunch I received the best tilapia I ever had here. It practically melted in my mouth. That was also the only time I ever sat upstairs. I like it up there.
You can sometimes get popcorn. The jukebox is okay — very middle of the road. Service here is usually pretty good, though the one gay dude really wears it on his sleeve that he’s worked in the service industry forever and is bitter about it. I can’t say I blame him too much, but you’ve really got to bury that under a professional veneer.

I want to come here when it’s warm out so bad! Their little volleyball area is awesome — I could see that being way fun.
The place is really cute inside. When I walked in I kind of wanted to sing the Cheers song a little bit.
Their food was kinda eehhh — I got the tilapia and I think it wasn’t even fully cooked in the middle. Everybody else’s looked only okay except for the pizza, which was AMAZING.
The drinks were really strong

I love the outdoor seating, but the food is so so, and the service leaves much to be desired. I really wanted to like this place because it’s right near where I work, and my colleagues hang out there frequently, but I wasn’t impressed. I know it’s just bar food, but there are better places to grab a bite. I wouldn’t necessarily NOT return, however. They do have a sand volleyball court out back!

I went here before game three of the ALDS. I wasn’t here long, and I had a nice experience, but I’m not sure why I gave it five stars. It is sort of nostalgic for me, but that shouldn’t influence my rating.
Alright, SO. It was about 11:30 on a Monday (since jackasses had the game start time be 1pm), and I split a small sausage, pepperoni, and banana pepper pizza. I was actually surprised with how good the pizza is. The bottom of the crust has a sort of oregano and basil olive oil concoction on it, which is something I don’t think I’ve had on a pizza before. It tastes great, but it pretty much requires you to eat it with a fork. The sauce tastes alright, but there’s not a lot of it. The cheese is really ordinary to me, and didn’t seem like it was the highest quality. The crust and toppings (notably the sausage) is what made it for me.
Z’s is sort of in the middle of nowhere just off of Woodward, but it has a great ambiance about it with a lot of history. As you’d probably hope given their seemingly random location, they also offer a shuttle service to games. There are some better bars in Detroit, but this place’s crowd isn’t like that of a frat party, and for that, I really like coming here.

My first experience at Z’s was lunch and I had the pita sandwich. Honestly, it was pretty lame and I wasn’t anxious to go back.
Several months later a friend suggested we hit Zs before a Tiger’s game. They offered a free shuttle so the cheapskate in me figured if I did nothing more than spend my $ 20 parking money on beer, it would be a win since beer is $ 10 at Comerica Park!
We arrived before the other Tiger’s fans and started with the bucket of beer special…6 domestic beers of our choice in an icy cold bucket for $ 15. Yep, I’m already saving money on my parking and I have ICE COLD BEER! The waiter walks by with an awesome looking pizza. What goes great with cold beer? That’s right kids, PIZZA!
I order the «Warrior» which was a Detroit style pizza made with meaty goodness. It was fantastic! Two of us ate the whole large, no dogs at the park for us!
The waitstaff were friendly and attentive. Y’all know how much I gripe about lousy service so Z’s gets a gold star for that!
Randy, the shuttle driver was kind enough to give us a 15 minute warning that his van would be leaving for the game. We drank up our beer and he said we could ask the bartender for a roadie. What, what, what? We can drink on the bus to the park? I have died and gone to heaven (If there’s no beer in heaven, I’m not going!).
Randy dropped us off, gave our drunk butts instructions about where/​when he would pick us up, told us to be safe and enjoy the game. I gave him a big hug for being such a sweetie. He has a great laugh!
After the game, Randy was waiting for us at the appointed place and the designated time. He was friendly and a great, safe driver. We went back into Zs for an after game celebration. Randy made the experience great for us with his friendly demeanor. If you take his shuttle, tip him big because he’s a swell guy.
So, my second take on Z’s is don’t order the pita, get the pizza and icy cold beer!