Aretha Franklin Fried Chicken
Breast, wing, leg and thigh, fried golden from the Queen of Soul's own recipe.
$19.99See the menu
Eastern Market, Detroit · Since 1968
There's a place for everyone at Bert's.
Soul food, slow smoked ribs and live music every night of the week. 24,000 square feet of Detroit history under one roof, and the table is always set for you.
One address. Endless nights.
Explore the complex
Come for dinner, stay for the show, and find something new around every corner.
The Restaurant
Home cooked soul food and BBQ seasoned just right, served seven ways from Sunday.
Motown Lounge
Classic cocktails with a focus on Black owned liquor and wine.
The Jazz Room
Game night, ballroom lessons and late night jazz sessions.
Warehouse Theater
Concerts, reunions and private parties for hundreds.
Detroit Sports Zone Museum
The Detroit High School Hall of Fame lives here.
Aretha Franklin Residency
The Queen of Soul's corner, her recipe and her legacy.
The Aretha Franklin Residency
The Queen of Soul dined here, cooked here, and trusted us with her fried chicken recipe.
Aretha Franklin Corner at Bert's Market Place
From our kitchen
Plates Detroit comes back for
Every chicken, pork and seafood dinner comes with two sides and cornbread.
Etta James Rib Dinner
Four bones of slow smoked back ribs with our original BBQ sauce.
$24.99See the menu
Coming up
Big nights on the calendar
Tickets go fast. Grab yours early or call 313.567.2030.
Legends of the Blues: Pre Thanksgiving Concert
Friday, Nov 20 · 7:00 PM
Bert's Warehouse Theater
21 and over
Detroit Sports Zone Holiday Celebration Kickoff
Friday, Nov 27 · 6:00 PM
Bert's · Black tie
Kicks off the 12 Hour Toy Drive
Home of the Detroit Sports Zone Museum
Bert's is the home of the Detroit High School Hall of Fame, honoring legends who got their start in Detroit high schools, from Jerome Bettis and George Gervin to Willie Horton, Tommy Hearns, Spencer Haywood and Jalen Rose.
Stop by, walk the hall, and see the plaques in person.
Bert's by the numbers
1968The year Bert opened his first jazz club
24,000Square feet of food, music and history
6Nights of live entertainment every week
2Hallway length murals of Black Detroit history
What people say
Detroit's favorite hangout, in print
Ribs sizzle on the grill and musicians belt out jazz and blues.
Lonely PlanetOne of Detroit's premier destinations for live jazz and blues.
Visit DetroitMore like an amusement park dedicated to Detroit's history.
Model D
Birthdays · Reunions · Weddings · Repasts
Throw your party where Detroit parties.
Rent the Warehouse Theater or reserve a room for your crew. Decorate it your way and we'll handle the food.
Come see us
Hours & location
2727 Russell Street, between Mack and Gratiot in the Eastern Market District.
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 11 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM to 11:30 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
Breakfast is served Tuesday to Sunday, 8 AM to 2 PM. Live entertainment may run later.