Detroit's Waterfront Venue
Celebrate in style on the Detroit River
Have you celebrated at The Roostertail?
Where Detroit celebrates milestones
From sweet sixteens to 50th birthdays, we make every milestone special.
What you get
What can you expect from The Roostertail?
More is included, so there's less to manage.
Bring your own cake
Cake cutting service included
Catering options
Full dinner, appetizers, or dessert-only
Full bar service
Open bar, cash bar, or custom packages
Dance floor & LED lighting
Spacious dance floor with permanently installed LED lighting
Photo-worthy spots
Waterfront and interior backdrops
On-site parking
Convenient self-parking included
Waterfront setting
Stunning views of the Detroit River
Custom lighting
Uplighting to match your color scheme
Venue coordinator
We handle the logistics
Decor flexibility
Bring your own decor or use ours
Real events
What people love about us
“Thanks for an amazing 50th birthday party. It was excellence from start to finish. The venue looked amazing and the team was so attentive, ensuring everything went smoothly. They added so many extra surprises with no additional charge.”
Tamaka Butler
“Jayla's Sweet 16 was looking so elegant and relaxing with ravishing lighting and room decoration. You made her Sweet 16 unforgettable with your creative skills and faultless arranging abilities.”
Stacey and Jayla Scott
“My husband had his 50th birthday party there and it was absolutely amazing. Shawna Eaton-Peplinski is the best. She took care of everything for us. The food was amazing. Everything was perfect.”
Sheimika Hardaway
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See it for yourself
Your venue, your vibe
About us
A birthday as unique as they are
Whether you are planning an intimate dinner for 30 or a blowout celebration for 200, The Roostertail on the Detroit River is the backdrop your milestone deserves.
Our flexible packages let you customize everything from the menu to the lighting. Bring your own cake, your own DJ, your own vibe. We handle the rest.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Detroit's waterfront event venue since 1958
Give them a celebration they deserve.
Talk to one of our venue coordinators about your birthday event.