First off, can't remember the bartenders name (I'm sorry!) but she made THE BEST Sangria I ever tasted...she did something special too it that's for sure! mmm yeahhhh....I'm craving another one now ;P (my boyfriend and I stopped in, while waiting for an appointment across the street) and the place was right off the bat, cozy, not too bright..not too... More

We were a little afraid when we walked in at 11:30 on a Friday and were the only ones. Place filled up later. Typical bar atmosphere. Food was really good. Specials were cabbage rolls, fresh perch the the rest had various kinds of burgers. Everyone liked. We are going back to try happy hour next time. More

This bar is exactly that...a bar. The food is sub par at best and for the prices you pay, you can get more for your money at a local coney island. If you don't believe me try it out. Take a couple of friends and buy 2-3 rounds, after you see the bill you'll understand what I mean. The kitchen... More

We've eaten there several times - this Checker's time has come & gone -- long gone! Management lost touch with the concept of quality & value. If it's mediocraty you desire, you'll find it here (if your lucky), Avoid the cole slaw - worst I've ever had. We left - for the last time - thinking "With the options available... More

Quite simply, it's the "real deal." A genuine stalwart of bygone days when Detroit's downtown was bustling, and the fact that it maintains the original decor envelopes patrons in that nostalgic feeling. I don't live in Detroit, but I visit there a few times a year, especially in January when I work the annual auto show for two weeks. I... More

Excellent Hamburgers and fish and chips! Burgers are some of the best around. More

The Checker Bar is just OK. It has zero ambience and struggles with service personnel (which is a downtown Detroit weakness overall). They haven't updated the interior in over 30 years, which sometimes is great, but in this case just makes it old. I felt compelled to write a review when I saw how highly it got rated by the... More

We loved our experince at the Checker, the food was excellent. We had the homemade Cole Slaw, Burgers and Fries and "onion rings to die for", that was a quote from one of our diners. We were a party of 4. It was one of the best burger's I have ever had. The Sister's that run and own the bar... More