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The Atheneum $196 0.0 mi 0.0 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Hilton Garden Inn Detroit Downtown $186 0.1 mi 0.2 km 3.5 of 5 stars
Milner Hotel $86 0.2 mi 0.4 km 3 of 5 stars
Hampton Inn Dearborn $128 9.6 mi 15.5 km 4.5 of 5 stars
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#17 of 483 restaurants in Detroit
  • Cuisines: American, Dessert
  • Price range*: $41-$80
  • Recommended For: Breakfast/Brunch, Romantic, Business
  • Address: 1045 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226-2908
  • Phone:  (313) 965-1245
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Reviews of Sweet Georgia Brown

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“It was fine, I expected more”
4 of 5 stars
seraeads
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Sep 22, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I had heard fantastic reviews of SGB over the years and finally decided to try the restaurant in August 2008. We had a late reservation during the work week (9pm) and the restaurant was empty. Fine. The service was great, our servers were prompt and friendly. The food was good, nothing exceptional really. Everyone raved about the deep fried lobster... more

“I really like this...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 24, 2008

I really like this restaurant, great service and entertainment. And the Hoppin Johns dish is the best! more

“Deep fried lobster tail!”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Aug 12, 2008
0/1 found this review helpful

Deep fried lobster tail! more

“Just okay, Seldom Blues much better”
2 of 5 stars
stevenmgrr
Canton, MI
Aug 1, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I would have to say that unfortunately the experience my wife and I shared last night at Sweet Georgia Brown was similar to many of the other negative reviews shared here. This was our second time dining there and this visit confirmed our thoughts from the first time. The first visit was just after the restaurant opened. Great decor and... more

“Great Food!!! Bring your...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jul 28, 2008

Great Food!!! Bring your wallet and a credit card it is an experience more

“Soul food at it's best”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Apr 21, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

Soul food at it's best more

“Extremely tasty, but...”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Feb 20, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

Extremely tasty, but very high in price. more

“the best soul food”
5 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 11, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

the best soul food more

“Who can resist?”
4 of 5 stars
A TripAdvisor Contributor
Jan 6, 2008
0/2 found this review helpful

Who can resist? more

“cusine made for a king”
4 of 5 stars
golfthug
maryland
Aug 19, 2007
3/3 found this review helpful

August 12, 2007 First the decor is a lovely smooth jazz setting w/ a touch of eloquence (soft & warm). A warm greeting at the door by the most attractive beautiful and intelligent looking woman I've seen in a while. the waiter was informative but talked a little quick. though he was constantly around he still overlooked simple things like... more

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1045 Brush St, Detroit, MI 48226-2908
Tel: (313) 965-1245
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