You’ve probably driven or have walked passed Detroit’s most iconic mansion on Woodward Avenue and wondered about this enchanting building. The Whitney is one of Detroit’s most beautiful places and has retained all of its charm since being built in the early 1890s. Now considered the city’s most romantic restaurant, this captivating mansion welcomes visitors to explore the building, taste their award winning cuisine and sip a few cocktails at their Ghostbar.
The Whitney is a gorgeous mansion that has been converted into one of Detroit's most romantic restaurants.
Located on Detroit's Woodward Avenue, this breathtaking structure was the home of famous lumber baron David Whitney Jr., who built the mansion between 1890 and 1894.
The Whitney has retained all of its beauty inside and out.
The mansion's interior is stunning and jaw dropping. There are 52 rooms (including ten bathrooms), 218 windows, 20 fireplaces, a secret vault in the dining room and an elevator.
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The mansion's upscale restaurant serves mouthwatering breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner.
The Whitney's menu is comprised of tasty appetizers, specialties like their Beef Wellington and Seafood Sauté and delicious plates of filet mignon, lobster, duck, and pork chops.
The famous mansion is also home to a sophisticated lounge called the Ghostbar and a delightful garden.
You'll catch live entertainment, the city's best happy hour menu and try the world famous Witching Hour martini. The gardens are a hidden oasis right here in Detroit where you can dine and create your own private parties.
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You'll leave The Whitney with incredible memories you'll never forget.