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Sweet Lorraine's Cafe

29101 Greenfield Rd, Southfield, MI 48076-5884
(248) 559-5985
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Ranked #7 of 75 restaurants in Southfield
4.0 of 5 stars 31 Reviews
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Price range: 22 AUD - 31 AUD
Cuisines: Steakhouse, American, Vegetarian, Delicatessen, Eclectic, International
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Good for: Romantic, Groups
Dining options: Reservations
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Edwards and 12 Mile Rd.
Description: Sweet Lorraine's offers a selection of daily specials, including homemade soups, pastas, seafood and vegetarian entrees - inspired by exciting ethnic cuisines. Favorites include Pecan Chicken, Maple-Cured Norwegian Salmon, Chicken & Shrimp Creole, Certified Angus Steaks, Hot Yellowfin Tuna Nicoise Salad, as well as a wide selection of fresh-baked desserts including Apple Brown Betty. Our wine list has received Wine Spectator's "Award of Excellence" (1994-2010) with a list of over 100 selections and over 25 wines by the glass; dozens of imported beers and spirits.
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Michigan
Top Contributor
59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
63 helpful votes 63 helpful votes
“When It's Good, It's Very Good”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

We've been frequent diners at Sweet Lorraine's in Southfield (they have several other locations) for over 20 years now. The last few years, what with Michigan's terrible recession, have been noticeably hard on this restaurant. Lots of online coupons for 2 for 1 meals. Lots of discounts. The decor hasn't been updated and the place looks shabby, beginning with the... More

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Huntington Woods, Michigan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Can't Go Wrong”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

You can go for a date, a get together with the 'girls', a family dinner. You can dress up, you can dress down. Either way you will feel comfortable and you'll get a wide variety of interesting and delicious food, served by a pretty efficient and friendly staff. After many restaurants in this location, Lorraine got it right. It's our... More

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Redford, Michigan
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
“okay, but I'll never go back”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

poor service. I had some dish with shrimp and a peanut sauce and spent the night in the bathroom throwing it all up. I'll never go back. More

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southfield, mi
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
“Poor Food Good Service”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 April 2012

Although my wife and I hadn't been here in fourteen years, because we thought the food was lousy, we decided to try it again. You are seated at a two-top, small table with straight back chairs. The seating is so cramped that the waitstaff had trouble getting around. The music is loud...but on to the food. I had a chicken... More

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Berkley
1 review
“Good food - poor service”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2012

I have been to Sweet Lorraine's many time and the food is always excellent. I tried to book a large party there and I thought the way the restaurant/manager handles groups is poor. They force you to do a group menu and you can't just order from the regular menu. They also said that we would not be able to... More

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Detroit
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Not good memories”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

The food was good, but the service slow. We should give it another chance.... More

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Detroit, Michigan
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46 reviews 46 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
“A good option for a nice lunch with colleagues or clients”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

I've mostly been to Sweet Lorraine's for lunch. The prices are a little on the high side if you're looking for a casual place to stop in and grab something before going back to work. However, Sweet Lorraine's is a fantastic place for a nicer sit down lunch with colleagues or clients. Both the food and service are good, however... More

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RO, MI
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Excellent vegetarian food+great staff”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Always great vegetarian food with ample options for meat eating friends and family. Great staff. You will not be dissappointed. More

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Pittsburgh
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
32 helpful votes 32 helpful votes
“Small glitch with open table and reservation system, otherwise a great experience!”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2012

We used Open Table to make reservations. Unfortunately, the system is less a reservation and more like call ahead. This was not a big deal for us, but something to know ahead of time. It was 7pm on a Saturday and we only waited 10 minutes. There are ample tables. Overall, the experience was great. The decor is quirky and... More

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Birmingham, Michigan
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Over rated and priced”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

It tries to be like a bistro but it lacks in everything. The drinks are way overpriced and the food is odd. More

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