
Warm bar & restaurant featuring quirky, artsy decor, refined American dishes & cocktails.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 116 W 14 Mile Rd, Clawson, MI 48017
Phone: (248) 288-4858
Website: http://threecatscafe.com/
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Reviews
As for food and drink, I got the haven cocktail which was great! The short rib was AMAZING; best I have had in a long time and cleaned my plate The mashed potatoes are to die for!! My partner got the butchers cut which was a NY strip which he enjoyed as well.
This was my first experience here and I will be back! 10/10 would recommend!
The ambience of the restaurant is top-notch, especially if you’re looking for something a little different and kitschy.
The food was excellent! From the amazing appetizers to the filet and short rib, every aspect of the meal was decadent and delicious!
Service was top-notch and not overbearing. James knew when we needed attention and gave us plenty of space to catch up.
Three Cats restaurant is now at the top of our list when we visit Detroit and the Clawson area .
The owner reached out personally to apologize, recognized the specific errors that occurred during my service, and has generously offered to make things right. This level of dedication to customer satisfaction is truly commendable.
Given this proactive management response, the numerous other fantastic experiences reported by friends/patrons, and the restaurant’s truly stunning ambiance, I believe my original low rating was disproportionate. It’s clear they take pride in their service and atmosphere. I am very much looking forward to a better experience on my return visit.
A Tale of Two Experiences: Excellent Event, Unprofessional Checkout
Our evening began on a high note, a truly lovely wine tasting event in a beautiful setting. The quality of the food and the general ambiance made the early hours enjoyable. Unfortunately, the entire experience was severely undermined by the chaotic and frankly unprofessional handling of the checkout process.
Once the event was over, the staff appeared instantly overwhelmed. What should have been a quick and smooth departure turned into a tedious ordeal that required an unacceptable hour just to settle our bills.
The frustration was severely compounded by the billing itself, which revealed two business practices that are simply unacceptable for an establishment aiming for an upscale reputation.
While an automatic gratuity that we were unaware was going to be billed was fine, we were shocked to see the gratuity was also applied to bottles of wine that were purchased from the event. Retail sales—a simple transaction for an unopened bottle—does not warrant a gratuity. Gratuity is meant to reward service, not a simple sale, and its application here felt like an unwarranted financial grab.
The second issue was the fee for paying with a credit card. I understand that processing fees exist, but at a restaurant that features menu items like $40 steaks, such a charge comes across as incredibly cheap and tacky. True upscale dining integrates these minor business costs into the price of the menu items. Passing the charge directly to the customer at the end of the meal, particularly given the already high price point of the food, feels like a calculated money grab that cheapens the entire experience.
In summary, it’s a shame that a restaurant with the potential to offer a truly premium experience allows its service to collapse and its reputation to be damaged by frustrating and unprofessional billing policies. The quality of the initial event simply cannot outweigh the disappointment of the final hour.
We were then greeted by the owner, Mary, who was quite personable and gave us the history of her restaurant as well as Leon & Lulu. Our waitress, Allison, was great too. I ordered the Mushroom Quiche accompanied by a fresh salad and my daughter had the French Toast with fresh fruit. We also ordered a side of bacon and of course we had to have mimosas. Everything was delicious!!!!
After our delectable meal we sauntered over to Leon and Lulu and let me just say that I could have shopped there all day. They had everything from housewares to clothing. Their renovation of a former roller skating rink is exceptional.
The nostalgic experience, accompanied by great food, service and good vibes has made Three Cats (at Leon & Lulu) one of my favorite spots. Thanks for an awesome and memorable Mother’s Day and we’ll definitely be back to create more memories!