Portofino Restaurant & Banquet
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In Short
Down-Riverites in shorts take advantage of Portofino's riverside setting. Every seat looks out on the water. Ponytailed waitresses wear matching shades. Live music--mostly top 40 and oldies--is a shade loud, but it does drown out the jet skis (every night but Monday). Steaks, fish, pasta, chicken, veal: fancier dishes like veal Amaretto, cognac mustard chicken and peach pork tenderloin co-exist with stand-bys like ribs and battered shrimp.
User Reviews
blonde_lady
November 26, 2007
Last weekend, my girlfriends and I went for a "girls night out". Since we arent really into the sleazy "bar scene" and we didnt want to go to a movie, it seemed like our choices for an entertaining evening were few and far between. For some reason we could not find something fun and relaxing, that wouldnt include karaoke. We were looking for a nice night, maybe a few drinks and also a nice meal. Its christmas time, and the only time of the year that everyone is in town, so we wanted it to be special. One of the girls suggested the Comedy Room at Portofino. I didnt even know it existed! Not only was it the perfect entertainment, but the restaurant was exactly what we wanted as well. We had a cocktail at the bar, but were seated before we could even start drinking. Our server in the restaurant was very attentive and assured us that everything would be ready in time for the show. We had time to enjoy some of their steak-like calamari and plump coco shrimp, before ordering a few of the specials. The Escolar and Mahi Mahi were great, and so was the Scallop Meal from the menu. The comedians were hilarious, and the cocktail waitresses made sure that we never wanted for anything. The entire evening was a huge success and we definetely will be returning for our gathering next year.
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Anonymous
April 25, 2005
Fun bar right on the water! Great bands! Good food, and they have keno. Outdoor seating, nice and big place. Really fun in the summer. Great atmosphere!
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High_Heaven
August 06, 2002
I went there expecting a a romantic setting when in fact, on the deck, were a bunch of drinking loud people who were shouting across the way back and forth to each other. You would think that for the price, the salad would have been fresh, but it was brown and wilted. The ranch dressing that came with it was watered down and flavorless. And the mixed drinks tasted like Kool-Aid with a very expensive price tag. I must say that the service and and the entree (which was filet mignon) were very good. The entertainment on the deck was also exceptional.
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Where to Sit:
Eat outside just a few feet from the water. Stroll the boardwalk after dinner. Limited menu on the deck, unfortunately.
The Extras:
Charter the Portofino Friendship, a former Boblo boat, for a cruise to downtown Detroit and back.
Category:
Banquet Rooms, Restaurants, Catering, Halls & Auditoriums
Payment Methods:
American Express, Cash, Visa, Discover, Diners Club, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Brunch, Waterfront Dining, Outdoor Dining, View Dining, Live Music
Cuisine:
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
