Carl's Chop House

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Carl's Chop House was a popular restaurant located across from the Motor City casino on Grand River. Built in 1951 by Carl Rosenfeld, the Chop House was one of Detroit's premier restaurants, with a reputation for excellent food and service. A broiled premier steer sirloin steak was $22.50 in 2005; fresh Boston swordfish $27.95.

In one year Carl's claimed to consume:

• 3,507 pounds of Hamburger
• 58,240 Baked Potatoes
• 15,000 Heads of Lettuce
• 10,125 Gallons of Soup
• 5,160 pound of Hash Browns
• 47,850 Beers
• 50,000 Cars Parked
• 16,320 Cuts of Prime Rib
• 46,800 Shrimp
• 21,840 Short Ribs

Reviews on rating websites dating back to 2003 indicate a steep decline in the quality of food and service at Carl's. Customer numbers dwindled due to poor service, shortages of menu items, and competition from the nearby Motor City casino.

After losing over one million dollars in 2008, Carl's closed down for "remodeling," and did not reopen. The property was sold to the Illitch family in the summer of 2010. Scrappers have since made short work of the building.

Pictures from this website were featured in an August 12th Detroit News article about the restaurant.

The Chop House was demolished in October of 2010.