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Roostertail
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"We had the opportunity to have our wedding reception at the Roostertail and it was a 10 out of 10!..."
"We got married at the Roostertail in October 2025, and it was absolutely stunning. The recent..."
What is the story behind Roostertail?
Established in 1958, Roostertail is a well-known wedding venue in Detroit, Michigan. Bordering the Detroit River marina, its various banquet halls boast a tasteful blend of modern and industrial styles. Panoramic glass walls adorn every floor of the building, with private entrances leading to patios and balconies. Here you can celebrate your nuptials in the same venue that hosted special guests like Aretha Franklin, Eric Clapton, and The Rolling Stones.
Facilities and Capacity
Roostertail has direct marina access with awe-inspiring views that set the stage for its two outdoor ceremony spaces, the deck, and the side patio. For indoor receptions, couples can choose between three rooms to suit either intimate gatherings or sizable celebrations. The Club can host between 15 and 90 people and features urban-inspired and vintage details like filament light bulbs. A concrete bar and wall-length fireplace gives this space an ambient and cozy atmosphere. This charming and intimate setting is perfect for couples who value style as well as a laid-back feel. The Palm River is the largest event space with a maximum capacity of 800 guests and boasts breathtaking views of the Detroit skyline. The high-definition sound system and LED lighting complement a fantastic dance floor experience, making this customizable space perfect for those who appreciate lively celebrations. The Marina is every bit as appealing as the other two banquet halls but with an added measure of luxury. This room possesses an element of romantic grandeur with its 40-foot flowing water fountains and ascending dance floor. Steal a quiet moment by its relaxing fireplace area or marvel at the beautiful waterfront views with your loved ones.
Services Offered
The highly trained staff at Roostertail has the essential experience needed to look after your wedding details. Couples can relax on the big day with the support provided by on-hand professionals. Various rentals are offered to complement your vision such as silver Chiavari chairs and a selection of linens with corresponding accents and decor. Additional services, such as valet parking are also available. Every couple planning their wedding at this venue are offered a champagne toast for the head table to mark the special occasion.
Experience
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68 years in business
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We speak English
What does a real wedding at Roostertail look like?
Katie & Sam
42 photos
Kelsey & Max
18 photos
Nicole & Kyle
20 photos
Nick & Rachel
36 photos
What are Roostertail's site fees and venue policies?
Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?
$7,500
What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?
$7,500
Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?
Yes
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during peak season?
$2,500
What is the starting site fee for wedding ceremonies during off-peak season?
$2,500
Which of the following are included in the starting site fee?
Chairs
China
Clean Up
Event Planning
Flatware
Glassware
Lighting/Sound
Linens
Parking
Set Up
Tables
Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?
Cake Cutting
Server(s)
What is the starting price per person for bar service?
$55
Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?
Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Wine
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
What is the minimum number of guests required to book your venue?
25
How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?
3
Describe your venue:
Ballroom
Banquet Hall
Historic Building
Marina
Waterfront
What kind of settings are available?
Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor
Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?
Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner
What event services do you offer?
Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Planner
Event Rentals
Wifi
What catering services do you offer?
Buffet
Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
What bar services do you provide?
Bartender(s)
Cash Bar
Champagne Toast
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine
What event items are available?
Centerpieces
Chairs
Dance Floor
Decor
Lighting
Tables
What food and beverage items are available?
Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens
What transportation and access is available?
Parking
Valet
Wheelchair Access
What months are included in your peak season?
May
June
July
August
September
October
December
What months are included in your off-peak season?
January
February
March
April
November
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Roostertail is praised as a stunning waterfront wedding venue with renovated, glass-enclosed rooms and breathtaking Detroit River and skyline views. Reviewers rave about exceptional food and attentive, highly organized staff who handle details and unexpected issues flawlessly. The team is responsive, flexible with custom requests, and delivers a seamless, memorable experience guests highly recommend.
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Jennifer Sent on 09/20/2026
5 out of 5 rating
Best Venue on Earth!!
We had the opportunity to have our wedding reception at the Roostertail and it was a 10 out of 10! Nicole and Mimi were phenomenal! If you are considering the Roostertail, please look no further. The venue has the most interesting musical history and is located right along the Detroit River. The owner of the Roostertail even event came up and spoke to us and had the coolest stories. This place was filled with legends of Motown. The food was top notch. Everyone complimented the menu. Save time, come to this one stop shop and have the best night of your life!
Leronn Sent on 12/19/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Wilson Wedding 10/25/2025
We got married at the Roostertail in October 2025, and it was absolutely stunning. The recent renovations and waterfront location on the Detroit River created breathtaking views of the skyline, river, and even Canada. Our glass-enclosed room with panoramic windows gave us the perfect sunset backdrop.
Inside, everything was immaculate with modern, elegant décor. The food and service were phenomenal, and the staff was organized, attentive, and genuinely warm—they truly made us feel like the only wedding that night. Our guests still rave about how beautiful everything was.
It was one of the best days of our lives. Everything was perfect.. thank you, Roostertail!
Inside, everything was immaculate with modern, elegant décor. The food and service were phenomenal, and the staff was organized, attentive, and genuinely warm—they truly made us feel like the only wedding that night. Our guests still rave about how beautiful everything was.
It was one of the best days of our lives. Everything was perfect.. thank you, Roostertail!
Samantha Sent on 11/14/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The Perfect Wedding Venue - Truly Unforgettable
We had our wedding at The Roostertail in downtown Detroit, and we could not have imagined a more perfect place to celebrate our day. The venue sits right on the beautiful Detroit riverfront, and our room—surrounded by glass on three sides—gave us the most breathtaking views of the waterfront. It created the perfect backdrop from start to finish.
A huge part of what made our day flawless was Nicole, the event coordinator. She was outstanding in every possible way. Nicole had every detail planned, thought through, and executed with absolute professionalism. She came prepared with plans B, C, and even D just in case, and her preparation and calm confidence made us feel completely at ease. She truly went above and beyond to make the entire experience stress-free, and we are forever grateful.
The food was also exceptional. Everything was delicious, but the hors d'oeuvres were unforgettable—we still talk about how we want to go back just to enjoy them again! The service throughout the entire event was unbelievable as well. From myself and the groom to our bridal party and every single guest, no one had to worry about a thing. The staff kept everything running smoothly and seamlessly.
Our wedding day was absolutely perfect—everything we imagined and more—and so much of that is thanks to Nicole and the incredible Roostertail team. If you’re looking for a stunning venue with exceptional service, look no further.
A huge part of what made our day flawless was Nicole, the event coordinator. She was outstanding in every possible way. Nicole had every detail planned, thought through, and executed with absolute professionalism. She came prepared with plans B, C, and even D just in case, and her preparation and calm confidence made us feel completely at ease. She truly went above and beyond to make the entire experience stress-free, and we are forever grateful.
The food was also exceptional. Everything was delicious, but the hors d'oeuvres were unforgettable—we still talk about how we want to go back just to enjoy them again! The service throughout the entire event was unbelievable as well. From myself and the groom to our bridal party and every single guest, no one had to worry about a thing. The staff kept everything running smoothly and seamlessly.
Our wedding day was absolutely perfect—everything we imagined and more—and so much of that is thanks to Nicole and the incredible Roostertail team. If you’re looking for a stunning venue with exceptional service, look no further.
William Sent on 08/17/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Amazing experience
From the initial consult to the end. Shawna and her team hit a home run out of the ball park. What a 1st class experience, venue, treatment like royalty. Not one detail missed. Actually put more detail into our wedding than asked for. Hands down I would hold all my events there. But the way she and roostertail made the story and event come alive. Most memorable iconic place to get married. 100 percent perfect. Great job. Stellar
Alexis Sent on 08/03/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Beddow Wedding
We had our wedding here July 19th and it was the absolute best wedding ever! The staff was amazing and the way they were there for us was perfect. The FOOD was perfection to where I still have people talking about it. We recommend this place to anyone that wants the wedding of a lifetime
Mitchell Sent on 07/02/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Galloway Wedding
We couldn’t ask more of the venue that hosted our 2025 summer wedding! Beautiful views … tasty food … and a firework show? Oh, my!
Roostertail is the perfect wedding venue. Full stop.
We have no notes and def recommend!
Roostertail is the perfect wedding venue. Full stop.
We have no notes and def recommend!
Tiffany Sent on 06/30/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Shawna is the only way to go with all your wedding needs. communication, organization, creativity, calm demeanor, problem-solving skills, ability to b
Nothings go wrong throughout your day. You won't even notice because Shawna has already corrected them. That's the type of insurance you get with going with her compared to any other planner I have seen.
Tiffany Sent on 06/24/2025
5 out of 5 rating
Shawna shines bright as your top wedding planner!
"What truly elevated the wedding experience at The Roostertail was the incredible staff, particularly Shawna. Her commitment to making the day perfect for the couple was remarkable. We observed her constantly interacting with guests, making everyone feel welcome, and—most impressively—attentively checking on the bride and groom throughout the entire event. Shawna's efforts clearly went above and beyond, contributing significantly to a successful and beautiful celebration.
Reneh-Merl Sent on 06/23/2025
5 out of 5 rating
The most beautiful, on the water venue!
Nicole, Colleen, and Ava get all the hugs from me! My husband and I had visited the Roostertail as our first in person tour and I knew once I saw the Palm River room I had to have my wedding reception in it. One and done! Mind you we toured in January when the Detroit river surrounding was all still ice. You can tell the beauty of this place even in the winter. And the place looked a thousand times better in the summer for our June wedding.
Nicole and Colleen were beyond helpful with all of my questions, every text I sent was responded to within an hour and all the meetings with them both really helped solidify information and answered questions. Nicole is the best coordinator ever. She literally has the best personality for this job and this venue. She’s so sweet and helpful and bubbly and considerate, I’m really really happy I got to work with her.
Shout out to Ava too for making my ramen bar happen, myself and all of the guests LOVED it.
All the staff at the Roostertail are so helpful and it’s just a great location. My wedding guests even said Becky at the bar was great too.
Along the water, beautiful architecture, pretty lights, and wonderful staff, the Roostertail has it all. Don’t wait to book with them, you won’t regret it! The Roostertail is pricey, but you’re definitely paying for the beautiful location and the top notch service. Book early to get your payment plans all set up! Also, the food was great, we picked top sirloin and the chicken with mashed potatoes and corn! So good! Shout out to the chefs! You guys all rock!
Nicole and Colleen were beyond helpful with all of my questions, every text I sent was responded to within an hour and all the meetings with them both really helped solidify information and answered questions. Nicole is the best coordinator ever. She literally has the best personality for this job and this venue. She’s so sweet and helpful and bubbly and considerate, I’m really really happy I got to work with her.
Shout out to Ava too for making my ramen bar happen, myself and all of the guests LOVED it.
All the staff at the Roostertail are so helpful and it’s just a great location. My wedding guests even said Becky at the bar was great too.
Along the water, beautiful architecture, pretty lights, and wonderful staff, the Roostertail has it all. Don’t wait to book with them, you won’t regret it! The Roostertail is pricey, but you’re definitely paying for the beautiful location and the top notch service. Book early to get your payment plans all set up! Also, the food was great, we picked top sirloin and the chicken with mashed potatoes and corn! So good! Shout out to the chefs! You guys all rock!
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Shawna, Nicole, & Chantal
Event Coordinator and Sales Associate
Do wedding professionals recommend Roostertail? Which ones?
The Roostertail offers two charming wedding ceremony sites and we've had the pleasure to perform weddings at both of them. They have a phenomental staff that is able to personalize each wedding. No two ever look the same. The Roostertail is an icon in Detroit and they have decades of experience in this area.
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Roostertail frequently asked questions
Roostertail includes the following items and services for wedding events in its starting site fee:
- Chairs
- China
- Clean Up
- Event Planning
- Flatware
- Glassware
- Lighting/Sound
- Linens
- Parking
- Set Up
- Tables
Roostertail includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
- Cake Cutting
- Server(s)
The bar service starting price at Roostertail includes:
- Bartender(s)
- Champagne Toast
- House Beer
- House Wine
- Open Bar
- Premium Liquor
The space offered by Roostertail for wedding events is known for:
- Ballroom
- Banquet Hall
- Historic Building
- Marina
- Waterfront
Roostertail offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
- Indoor
- Covered Outdoor
- Uncovered Outdoor
Roostertail offers the following types of wedding events:
- Ceremony
- Reception
- Bridal Shower
- Engagement Party
- Elopements
- Rehearsal Dinner
Roostertail offers the following services for wedding events:
- Bar Services
- Catering Services
- Clean Up
- Event Planner
- Event Rentals
- Wifi
Roostertail offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
- Centerpieces
- Chairs
- Dance Floor
- Decor
- Lighting
- Tables
Roostertail is recommended by 98% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.9 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.9 in quality of service, 4.9 in flexibility, 4.9 in professionalism, 4.9 in value and 4.8 in average response time.