Skyline Club

I was lucky to get taken out to lunch by my boss and coworkers today at the Skyline Club.  The service was outstanding from the minute we walked in the door and were greeted immediately.  We were seated at an awesome booth right next to the window with a beautiful scenic view (who knew Southfield was so green?!).  

Our servers were attentive, but never annoying.  I never had to ask for a refill of anything and didn't even notice when things appeared!  

I ordered the Lobster Bisque to start.  OMG.  Big chunks of lobster and creme fraiche in a thick (but not too thick) and flavorful broth.  I could've eaten a gallon of the stuff.  I had some of my coworker's calamari - not at all chewy, just hot, not too much breading and very tender.  My entree was scallops with parmesan risotto and spinach.  It was very good, high quality scallops.  Only complaint was the amount of liquid on the plate.  I think it was from the spinach, but still made the plate a little un-appetizing in appearance.  Not a huge deal, but a little surprising since everything else was perfectly displayed.  

My coworkers chose a variety of meals - kobe burger, salmon, pasta dish and make-your-own salad.  All enjoyed what they ordered.  I had the chocolate lava cake for dessert.  It was good, but not really anything special.  Others had the key lime pie, which looked out of this world (obvious homemade graham crust - yum).  Wishing I had gotten that instead!

Needless to say, I would be thrilled to enjoy another meal at the Skyline Club someday!

Wonderful warm staff greets you at the entrance to the club.  The chef prepares a perfect meal every time.  The view is panoramic and beautiful in each season of the year.

Did you even know there is a bar overlooking Southfield?  You did? Oh. Well I didn't.

This place is very unique. I gave it 3 stars based on the amazing view. However, it really deserves 2 stars. The food really isn't that impressive and you can only eat at the bar. If you pay for a club membership, you have the privilege to eat there.

The cocktail menu really could use some updating too. I'm overly picky here, I admit. But the back bar is bare and the cocktail menu relies on vodka way to much.  

Go for the view and bring a flask and package of crackers.