Monday, December 1, 2014

Sherwood Forest Coney Island, 19700 Livernois Avenue, Detroit, MI. 7 out of 10.

Having a family and getting additional responsibilities at work has slowed me down a bit with the north Detroit restaurant reviews (and made me a better person!). However, in August I ate at Sherwood Forest Coney Island. I know what you're thinking....isn't Sherwood Forest from the Robinhood legend? You're right, and it's actually a large area in England. The Sherwood Forest area in Detroit began in 1917, and consists of two subdivisions of homes. More history about it can be found here.

I originally found Sherwood Forest Coney Island (restaurant) on Google Maps. When I arrived, I found it to be a really nice building inside and out, with nice stonework outside and and large windows that provide lots of light. The booths were also very nice, in addition to some tables. Oddly, the restaurant smells like a mcdonalds when you first walk in, but the smell goes away in the seating area. Unfortunately, there was no bar to sit at, so not a super-comfortable place to eat alone. The entry-way appears to be open late since the pick up order area is behind glass.


There was a large selection on the menu, including breakfast items as well as sandwiches and even a full rack of ribs if you're like Frank Underwood from house of cards. As an added bonus, my waitress told me, "I like your hair -- it looks cute like that." Free compliments -- can't beat that!

You don't often hear good news stories, so here's one for you....On his way in to the restaurant, a gentleman dropped some cash on the floor, and some other patrons told him so that he could know to pick it up! Really nice of them.

After a few minutes, I ordered a fish sandwich with swiss cheese. However, the fish taste reminded me of the frozen Van de Kamp's fish my mom baked when I was a kid. They didn't bring tartar sauce by default but they did ask me if I wanted any when they delivered the sandwich. The fish was really hot, which is good because it means it was freshly made or heated.

Overall I give Sherwood Grill a 7 out of 10. I would go back there again, but it wouldn't be my first choice.