We are proud to have been recognized over the years with the following awards for our culinary and service excellence.
Distinguished Restaurants of North America Award 2011-2017 – DiRoNA
Diamond Award 2010-2017 – AAA
Wine Spectator Award 1998-2019 – Wine Spectator magazine
Open Table Diner’s Choice Winner 2009, 2012, 2015, 2016 & 2017 – OpenTable.com
Vera Day Rizer, General Manager, named 2016 Manager of the Year – Michigan Restaurant Association
Named BEST STEAKHOUSE in Oakland Count in Metro Times’ Best of Detroit 2016
Norm and Bonnie LePage Named into the 2016 Honorary Member Induction of the American Culinary Federation’s Michigan Chefs de Cuisine
Seen Magazine 2016 Big Rock Award
Named BEST STEAKHOUSE in Oakland Count in Metro Times’ Best of Detroit 2016
2012-2017 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence
Executive Pastry Chef Eric Voigt Named 2015 Pastry Chef of the Year – American Culinary Federation’s Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Association
Achievement of Excellence 2014 – American Culinary Federation
Best Restaurant to Rediscover 2013 – Real Detroit Weekly
Chef Brian Henson named 2012 Chef of the Year – American Culinary Federation’s Michigan Chefs de Cuisine Association
Best Restaurant to Enjoy a Glass of Wine or Beer 2012 -BirminghamPatch.com Reader’s Choice Awards
2012 Certificate of Excellence (4.0) -Tripadvisor
Best Restaurant for Appetizers 2012 – Real Detroit Weekly
Gold Medal 2011 (Red Rock Flanders Red Ale) – World Expo of Beer
Gold Medal 2011 (White Cap Wit Belgian Farmhouse Ale) – International Beer Fest
Silver Medal 2010 (Go Figure American-Style India Pale Ale) – Great American Beer Festival Competition
Bronze Medal 2010 (American Brown Ale) – Great American Beer Festival Competition
Award of Unique Distinction 2010 – Wine Enthusiast
Gold Medal 2010 (Bonnie’s Raggedy Ass Imperial IPA) – World Expo of Beer
Silver Medal 2010 (Norm’s Raggedy Ass IPA) – World Expo of Beer
Silver Medal 2010 (Michigan Sour Cherry Tripel) – World Expo of Beer
Bronze Medal 2010 (Red Rock Flanders Red Ale) – World Expo of Beer
Gold Award 2010-2011 (Norm’s Raggedy Ass IPA) – World Beer Cup
Silver Award 2010-2011 (Bonnie’s Raggedy Ass Imperial IPA) – World Beer Cup
Silver Medal 2009 (Red Rock Flanders Red Ale) – Great American Beer Festival Competition
Best Steakhouse – Local 2009 – Hour Detroit Magazine
Best First Date Restaurant 2009 – Real Detroit Weekly
Gold Medal & Best of Show 2009 (Red Rock Flanders Ale) – World Expo of Beer
Gold Medal 2009 (Sour Cherry Tripel) – World Expo of Beer
Silver Medal 2009 (Jessica’s Raggedy Ass Imperial IPA) – World Expo of Beer
M-Award 2009 (District Lofts & Big Rock Chophouse Parking Deck) – Michigan Institute of Masonry and AIA Michigan
Third Place – Nottingham Brain of Brewers Competition
Award of Unique Distinction 2008 – Wine Enthusiast Magazine
Best Place to Meet the Love of your Life in 2008 – Real Detroit Weekly
Best Restaurant to be Seen At 2007 – Real Detroit Weekly
Bronze Medal 2005 (Got Rocks Russian Imperial Stout) – World Beer Championships
Bronze Medal 1998 (Flying Buffalo Oatmeal Stout) – World Beer Championships
Gold Medal 1998 (Big Rock Scotch Ale ) – World Beer Championships