I came in here for the first time a couple of months ago when summer was winding down. I really enjoyed the overall experience. I did not eat here though as it was quite late on a Saturday night.The atmosphere of this place is fabulous; with a dance floor and booths inside and a tiki bar outside overlooking the river. There were picnic tables set up outside with a band playing. There was also corn hole being played toward the back by the river. So as you my have guessed, there is a lot of space both inside and outside.Their hours of operation are a bit confusing though. They are not open all of the time. And as lively and fun as this place gets on prime nights in the summertime, I do wonder...
my boat crew made the long trip down from lake st clair on 9/18/21 . and we are glad we did. what a great place !!! we had Ashley, Cassie, and brit serving us . they all did a fantastic job , they were super friendly and fun . Ashley had a smile that could light up a room ! the food was great and huge portions. and the drinks were amazing . keep up the great work , we look forward to seeing you next season ! we do have small suggestion, perhaps during the off season you could put signs up by your boat dockage to help us greenhorn figure out where to dock . have a great winter we will see you in spring !
I would not recommend this restaurant at all. I had a terrible experience trying to visit by boat, as they enforced a dress code and refused entry because I was wearing a tank top. Additionally, on a previous visit, my friend fell through the dock and the restaurant offered no compensation. To top it off, they overcharged me on my credit card and insisted I come in person to rectify the error. Overall, a disastrous experience and I will be warning others to steer clear of this establishment.
This place is absolutely ridiculous! Located on the Detroit River where you can arrive by boat and park there, I was told I couldn't eat there because I was wearing a tank top. It made no sense, as I had come from my boat in 85-degree weather. Why should I have to change my attire just because I arrived by boat? To make matters worse, I saw women wearing tank tops and they were allowed in. The double standard lost them my business.
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Smuggler is a fantastic venue for outdoor dancing, featuring a large dance floor and a tiki bar. While the drink prices are somewhat elevated, the outdoor atmosphere is enjoyable. However, inside tends to be quite warm, and there are limited seating options available. They've converted some of the VIP tables, which I believe wasted some valuable space. The food is decent, but overall, the experience shines brighter outdoors.
This is definitely one of my favorite summer spots downriver, especially for larger groups! While the food prices are on the higher side, the atmosphere is fantastic. It really comes down to what matters more to you. My only complaint is that I wish they would bring back the Jalapeño poppers; they were my favorites, and I really miss them!
Hidden jewel. If you've never done a smuggling, you're gone. They have LIVE music, cold drinks and a fantastic view of the water. Can see all the way down to the detroit waterfront. Great place, check it out
I like this place. Everyone has been friendly Idec about waiting for drinks or food during a pandemic!! I'm very grateful you are open and to the staff for showing up, making sacrifices
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Great Place-Great Food and location. Would recommend to everyone. The staff is great and it’s worth the drive from surrounding areas. Great place for event and catering.
What a fantastic spot for summer! It's right by the water and has a relaxed atmosphere. This was my first visit, and I can't wait to return.
