Jazz, blues & soul / Poletown East (Chene Street)
Raven Lounge & Restaurant
An old-school blues lounge and soul-food restaurant on Chene Street on Detroit's east side, with a live blues band Thursday to Saturday.
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Owner Tommy runs the Raven, and it's known for a down-home, family feel; plenty of people come here to celebrate birthdays. It's open Thursday through Saturday nights, when a live blues band plays.
- Live blues band Thu–Sat
- Soul-food kitchen
- Popular for birthday parties
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