Boodles, Madison Heights

A commonly unknown restaurant, this restaurant boasts to "remember me!"
Located at the Service Drive and 11 Mile, Boodles sits on the corner of the busy intersection, but once inside, you will forget where you are. White linen adorn the tables, and the servers are in tux-like apparel. The service is genuine, and the owner often waits on tables himself. The price point is fantastic (around $17/plate) they offer several side selections, great salads, homemade soups and dressings. Over 5 homemade specials are available everyday varying from braised lamb shank to brushetta chicken to crab legs. Also on the menu is VIP tableside with selections like Steak Stewart, Salmon St. James, etc. Although it is a reasonably fun experience, I did not find these items to be worth the money. The owner takes great care and does most of the cooking for the VIP tableside service, which I find charming, but the rest of the menu items I found had better presentation, and a better price point. However, the VIP tableside also offers Banana's Foster and Cherries Jubilee which I highly recommend. Those are dishes better served immediately, and the tableservice provides that. Fine American Classic Cuisine is the name of the game at Boodles, and they do it well. Excellent place for picky eaters, as the kitchen works well with the guests, and the menu has an large variety of food-that's why it's American! Oh, and almost forgot-there is a live piano player! How sheek!
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Total Satisfaction Score: 9.0