Birmingham-based Sidecar Restaurant Group is opening two restaurants in downtown Plymouth Township — Sidecar Slider Bar and Shift Kitchen & Cocktails — this month in the Markham Place building between the downtown and Old Village neighborhoods.
Sidecar Slider Bar will feature a family-friendly and sports-oriented atmosphere with more than a dozen gourmet sliders; shareables including coconut shrimp, smoked wings, and loaded tots; plus, a wide selection of salads and gourmet hot dogs.
At the bar, guests can expect classic specialty cocktails, an extensive selection of local and regional craft beers, and a collection of whiskeys and bourbons.
Shift Kitchen & Cocktails is an elevated restaurant and lounge catering to the 21-and-over crowd, featuring cocktails, along with a carefully selected wine list, and a variety of top-shelf spirits.
The menu at Shift offers guests small plates and shareable dishes, from seared scallops and lamb lollipops to Ahi tuna tartar and lobster tacos. Shift is also known for hosting musicians most nights, bringing a live local entertainment option to the area.
“Our goal has always been to create a destination that offers a unique dining and drinking experience and become known and loved for our vibrant atmosphere and fun approach to food and drinks,” says Steven Simon, who along with Scot Pelc, are partners at Sidecar Restaurant Group.
The restaurants, at 340 N. Main St., occupy separate but connected spaces, sharing an all-new kitchen. Other additions include an expansive four-season room built onto the existing building, providing protected outdoor seating for around 40 guests. Serving up to 165 guests, the restaurants have hired around 40 experienced bar and restaurant staff.
Sidecar Slider Bar is open seven days a week, beginning at 11 a.m., serving lunch, happy hour, dinner, and late-night dining. Brunch service will be offered during the weekends. Shift Kitchen & Cocktails is open Tuesday through Sunday, beginning at 4 p.m. for happy hour, dinner, and late-night dining.
The Plymouth location will be the fifth Sidecar Slider Bar, with locations in Birmingham, Farmington, Lansing, and Brighton. This will make the second for Shift Kitchen & Cocktails, along with the location in Birmingham.
For more information about the restaurants and menus, visit SidecarSliderBar.com or ShiftBirmingham.com.
