Two weeks ago I attended a party that was supposed to be in a private room. When we arrived the room was not heated and the owner had placed four small space heaters around the room in an attempt to heat the room. Well this wouldn't work so the owner moved the party to the bar area, even though a few days before the party he had assured us that there would be plenty of heat in the private room. You can tell that this place is a sinking ship and the owner will lie to paying customers to get them in the door. Let me summarize our evening this way; paid for a private room but did not get it, they did not have the private menus ready for our party, we had our party in the open bar area, we got cold food, bad service, and they tried to overcharge us several hundred dollars on the bill. The owners name is Frank and he should be ashamed of himself that he operates what was once one of Detroit's finest restaurants in this manner. The dining room was so dirty that I couldn't help but wonder what the kitchen looked like. They took no obvious care in what their customers see, I'm certain they are even less concerned with what customers do not see. To make matters worse, the hostess was seating, what few customers they had, with a new born baby in tow. Do yourself a favor and do not go to Carl's, if you go you will be extremely disappointed and feel like you have been ripped off. I sure do. I only hope this place goes out of business soon before anyone else that remembers Carl's Chop House as a fine dining establishment has to endure this sad relic.
Pros: It will be closing soon.
Cons: The owner will say anything to get you in the door.
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