Small Plates

4.3 (537)

$30 and under

Tapas / Small Plates

1521 Broadway Street, Detroit, MI 48226

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About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Good for special occasions

In Greece they have Mezze. In Spain they call it Tapas. In China they have Dim Sum. Italy has Antipasti. And in America, we have Small Plates- a uniquely communal dining experience where the only thing more stimulating than the culinary collision of flavors in our signature dishes is the company of those around you. Unbound by the limitations of regional flavor or color, Small Plates offers the palette a selection of cuisine as diverse as America itself.

Welcome to Small Plates. Our story began over a decade ago in Detroit, MI. Small Plates was the first restaurant of its kind in the United States and still possesses the federal trademark to our name and concept. We seek not only to serve our native Detroit, but also to carry exceptional cuisine and the spirit of this great city across the nation. Demonstrating quality in untapped culinary genres and reinventing ourselves along the way, Small Plates has never lost our vision of where we've come from or where we’re going.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 5:00pm, Saturday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am
Website
http://www.smallplates.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We are not only a full service restaurant that provides a unique cuisine in a very innovative design space we also have the ability to provide amazing catering options.<br />We currently do not have a specific catering menu but meet with each of our guest to create and provide a customized menu and an exceptional event package

Location
1521 Broadway Street, Detroit, MI 48226
Neighborhood
Windsor
Cross street
John R
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Signature Mac & Four Cheese Gratin
white cheddar, gouda, pepper jack, parmesan
Fried Green Tomatoes
with rocket salad & spicy remoulade
Tempura Shrimp
with jalapeno honey sauce
Crispy Calamari Peppernata
with citrus aioli
Steamed PEI Black Mussels
spicy garlic tomato broth and grilled french bread
Hummus with Roasted Red Peppers
with grilled pita
Sweet Potato Fries
with thyme honey
Hand-Cut Fries
ketchup, chipotle aioli or malt vinegar
Charcuterie & Cheese
grilled bread and apricot relish
Baja Style Tacos
seared spicy marinated tilapia, mango jalapeño salsa, cilantro & key-lime sour cream
Shrimp & Grits
spicy bloody mary shrimp over cheesy grits
Crab Cakes
with dijon mustard and stout beer aioli
Pan Seared Sea Scallops
pecorino cheese, fingerling potatoes, arugula, cherry tomatoes, white truffle oil
Lotus Flower Tuna*
seared sesame crusted tuna over mango & jalapeño salsa, wasabi aioli, avocado, soy reduction in a fried wonton flower
Chicken & Waffles
crispy fried chicken, buttermilk waffle, bacon, white cheddar, maple syrup
Braised BBQ Ribs
crispy onion straws & sweet bbq sauce
Hoisin Glazed Pork Belly
over wilted frisee salad
Blackened Lamb Chops*
with chimichurri sauce
Meat & Potatoes*
sliced beef medallions, crispy parmesan fingerling potatoes, Detroit's original zip sauce
Wagyu Beef Sliders*
bacon jam, english cheddar on pretzel rolls
BLT Sliders
fried green tomatoes, bacon, rocket salad, spicy remoulade on brioche buns
Portabella, Eggplant & Kale Sliders
roasted peppers, fresh mozzarella, horseradish aioli on brioche buns
Chicken Tostadas
pulled chicken, pepper jack cheese, mango & jalapeño salsa, key-lime sour cream
Beef Bruschetta
beef tenderloin, mushrooms, caramelized onions, peppers, white cheddar, balsamic reduction

Detroit Style Pizza

Duck Confit & Brie
rosemary infused truffle oil, balsamic cherries, caramelized onions
White
feta, chevre, mozzarella, white cheddar, topped with rocket salad
Mediterranean
kalamata olives, feta, tomatoes, oregano, sliced pepperoncini, lemon garlic sauce
Chorizo & Gorgonzola
caramelized onions, roasted tomato sauce

Greens

Golden Beets, Chevre Cheese & Spinach
candied walnuts, truffle oil vinaigrette
Quinoa & Kale
avocado, pomegranate, herb citrus vinaigrette
Caprese
fresh mozzarella, tomatoes, basil, olive oil, garlic, balsamic reduction
Pan Asian
napa cabbage, cucumber, carrots, red peppers, crispy wontons, yuzu vinaigrette, soy reduction

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at Small Plates.

4.3

(537)

4.4Food
4.3Service
4.1Ambience
1.8Value

Noise • Moderate

537 Reviews

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AndrewS
Detroit22 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 5, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our waiter was great, food as always good
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gwc333 Gold
London441 reviews
4.0
Dined on August 2, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Small Plates is a favourite of mine. Thanks to Brandon and the team for looking after me. See you on my next visit
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AndrewB Gold
Detroit5 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 28, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Extremely slow! Food was good but took way too long for small plates dining. Many dirty tables around us also
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MattG
Detroit13 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 22, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Had a group of 5 ordered 10-12 plates for group everything was very good. Fish tacos were awesome. Only negative it was very warm in there maybe something was wrong with ac.
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit3 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 19, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food and service was wonderful. The White pizza has become my all time favorite. So many items to choice from. One of my favorites in the city. Can't wait to go back
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco1 review
3.0
Dined on July 15, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We made reservations after looking on line for gluten free options. We were very disappointed that the waitress wasn't very knowledgeable about what was gluten free and didn't seem to take it very seriously. Probably won't go back. The meals we got were good and the overall selection was nice.
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SaraR
Detroit11 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 15, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
I wanted to celebrate my sisters birthday. I told them it was her birthday and even called in advanced. We didn't get to the desert. It took an hour to get our food. We asked for well done lamb chops and the they served them rare. I was disappointed with the chicken and waffles. The chicken was bland and the waffles were bricks. The only thing that made our night were the sweet potato fries. They were good.
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gwc333 Gold
London441 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 11, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Small Plates is apparently one of Detroits old favourites - but we had not heard of it. But it is worth popping in for some amazing small plates! Great beer and wine too.
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KellyW Gold
Detroit10 reviews
5.0
Dined on July 11, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Small plates never disappoints. Staff are always friendly and attentive and food and drinks come out timely and tasting delicious.
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Randizzle64 Gold
Detroit150 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 9, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
When you stop and think about it, Small Plates has been downtown for a long time, back when that area was not as comfortable to hang around. The fact that it still thrives says quite a bit. Half the fun is negotiating which of the many choices the table will end up with. Even with two of us, there was discussion narrowing the many choices down to the five we ended up with. Our favorite was the duck lettuce wraps, but the chicken and waffles, ribs, and tuna poke were all quite good. I was a bit disappointed with the lamb chops, which is supposed to be a staple per my understanding. Overall a very good experience.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Tapas / Small Plates, Contemporary American, American
Hours of operation
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 5:00pm, Saturday: 12:00pm - 5:00pm; Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 12:00am
Website
http://www.smallplates.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
We are not only a full service restaurant that provides a unique cuisine in a very innovative design space we also have the ability to provide amazing catering options.<br />We currently do not have a specific catering menu but meet with each of our guest to create and provide a customized menu and an exceptional event package

Location
1521 Broadway Street, Detroit, MI 48226
Neighborhood
Windsor
Cross street
John R
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Delivery, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Small Plates

About this restaurant

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Additional information

Main

Signature Mac & Four Cheese Gratin

Fried Green Tomatoes

Tempura Shrimp

Crispy Calamari Peppernata

Steamed PEI Black Mussels

Hummus with Roasted Red Peppers

Sweet Potato Fries

Hand-Cut Fries

Charcuterie & Cheese

Baja Style Tacos

Shrimp & Grits

Crab Cakes

Pan Seared Sea Scallops

Lotus Flower Tuna*

Chicken & Waffles

Braised BBQ Ribs

Hoisin Glazed Pork Belly

Blackened Lamb Chops*

Meat & Potatoes*

Wagyu Beef Sliders*

BLT Sliders

Portabella, Eggplant & Kale Sliders

Chicken Tostadas

Beef Bruschetta

Detroit Style Pizza

Duck Confit & Brie

White

Mediterranean

Chorizo & Gorgonzola

Greens

Golden Beets, Chevre Cheese & Spinach

Quinoa & Kale

Caprese

Pan Asian

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable