Restaurants in Ferndale

“Their filet o fish sandwich was the best I’ve ever had. The oysters are always great here too. Oh, and they have an awesome happy hour. We love dining here.”

“My husband’s favorite place for Italian!”

“Barrel House has become our go-to place to hang out and eat. Their food is delicious, the drinks are great, and the staff are all amazing!”

“Had an awesome experience there this evening with my family celebrating my son-in-law‘s birthday .The waitress was awesome. Food was delicious and the place was amazing . Love the bathrooms will return and recommend this to my friends.”

“So enjoyed this experience! Great time had by all. Will do this again.”

“I recommend going to see Stephanie. She was more than attentive we were never in need for anything! She gives a new meaning to service with a smile. My wife and I have been back many times just for her good cheer she seems to pass on to all around her! 5 stars for Stephanie and Como’s for having such a great staff!”

“Wonderful place to spend an afternoon. Yummy food and the waitstaff is great!”

“Love The Oakland - just a great, dark cozy cocktail lounge with good music. I had the Green Badu this time, and it was just perfect. They also have a nice list of n/a drinks - the B Nektar SOber cider was so delicious and sugar free! Rare in a mocktail. Service is excellent, and it's a great stop before or after dinner, or as a break while holiday shopping.”

“Regina's catered our wedding on August 15th and our guests loved them! The servers were so friendly and the food was great!”

“Very popular restaurant and bar. We came on the weekend this time for brunch. Large menu with omelets, benedicts, french toasts. Regular menu has wings,sandwiches and ? .We got the wings and they(3)were large full and sticky. Our omelettes were good with plenty inside. The French toast too. My friend thought their benedict not their best and probably wouldn't get it again. Ask about gluten free or vegan. Betty get GF bread or bun please.

It was busy and the crowd was watching the game so it was fun. Tony U was our server and was on it. ?
Cocktails were pricey to me considering the size

Parking: Free on Sunday and need ferndale parking app otherwise”

“I love this place and the people who took care of us. We had a party of ten and everything was very good. What stood out to me the most was how out of the way the employees went for us. I ordered something to go also and paid for it and forgot about it and left in a hurry because I had the tickets for an event we were attending on the next block. I didn't get his name but a nice man actually came to the event to find the person who forgot their takeout order. The server remembered me saying we were going there next. He went back and got my takeout and brought it back to me. You just don't find as many people that nice who cares as much these days.”

“good people and great product”

“we didn't even get served or get any food. they refused to serve us. it took near 10 minutes for some woman to even come over and bring us to a table. after that we watched as their servers sat at the bar, and helped every one of the maybe 6 tables in the entire place that were occupied except us. they clearly have some problem with gay people as they had no issues helping any of the other guests. i watched the servers acknowledge us and just go help the other tables. we have previously had uncomfortable experiences every single time we have been there where the male servers say things under their breath until they get so irritated with us that the female hostesses have to complete our service. i truly am astonished that someone who runs a small business/restaurant would be treating people who want to eat there like that. every employee in the establishment behaved as if we made them visibly uncomfortable so maybe consider going somewhere else if you're looking for dinner. Finally, the service was already bad to begin with on top of their utter and complete refusal to serve us this last time that we tried going. I would suggest giving your money to a restaurant that isn't fully run and owned by losers who clearly don't want money!”

“I have been enjoying B. Nektar for many years. I have both attended and volunteered events. Carrie is awesome and a great tour guide. Joe, Bobbi, Chase and really everyone that works here is great. Friendly and laid back atmosphere. Excellent mead! Highly recommend!”

“If you are looking for a chill vibe with excellent drinks, come to Traverse City Whiskey Outpost in Ferndale! The manager, Dave is the best - he's friendly, attentive, and a true mixologist! I love it here :)”

“We did the tasting menu, but it was a bit underwhelming. We had a great time even though we only ate half of the dishes. We work in the service industry so we know that tasting menus are a hit or miss, so we are excited to come back another time. Drinks were great and we loved the music.”

“My Queens and I came for the brunch and game experience to celebrate Trice’s birthday. It went pretty well. Not much to complain about. Nice time and I will return”

“Go for brunch, get a coffee, some food, relax, browse the internet, play board games, etc. Plenty of variety. A quirky , fun, experimental, artistic vibe atmosphere, unique for a Cafe/Brewery”

“Love that there are many options - I love the tea options so many great flavors. Great prices for the size you get as well. Customer was amazing when I came and gave me great recommendations I can’t wait till I come back to try more flavors because my drink was good especially In this summer heat it was so refreshing.”

“Good beer, good food truck! “Simply Spanish!””

“The good was Great! Service was great….”

“First time here and it won’t be my last! Service was great and sushi was made to perfection. Got the house cocktail the bartender made and it was super delicious, A+”

“Ate here last night for Valentine’s Day date with my husband. First visit to this location and it was top notch! Our server Alejandro was attentive and on top of things and so friendly. Food and atmosphere was excellent and margaritas great. We will definitely be back ! ❤️”

“Wonderful food. Social distancing at it finest. Thank you Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄”

“The best Indian food In Michigan ,loved it and recommended to others”

“I just grabbed lunch here (to go) and it was amazing. I had the house coconut avocado smoothie while I waited for my food - so good. I got a spinach, mozzarella and Italian sausage cascione (grilled and stuffed flatbread…the dough is also homemade) that was delicious. I also got the grilled cheese and ham (don’t judge me! 😂) the cheese was a Gruyère with black truffles and the ham was from Dearborn. Also tasty. I would definitely go again.”

“We hosted a 40th birthday party here a few weeks ago and could not have had a better experience! The staff were friendly and helpful. The drinks were wonderful and the room worked perfectly for our needs. I absolutely would use Urbanrest again as an event space! Thank you so much to the entire crew for making our party memorable.”

“Our table ordered the chicken fried rice, the forager with sourdough toast, and the salmon burger with fries. My boyfriend said the salmon burger was a 5/5 and he really enjoyed it! My friend said the forager exceeded his expectations and was really nicely cooked. He also got a fresh brewed iced tea and really liked it. The coffee was also solid. I liked the chicken fried rice, but others at my table were less impressed by it. It has a vinegar taste and is a bit soggy and spicy (I really liked it though). Friendly service! Variety of items on the menu, too. Everything together was about $55. Glad we stopped by.”

“Unique coffee shop inside called Meillie Coffee”

“Very unique small-business model, lovely peaceful atmosphere, very specialty coffee! The traditional japanese style coldbrew is the best cold coffee Ive ever had. The staff was a diverse array of backgrounds and identities, all super kind. Definitely a Safe Space for All!

Vegetarian options: Grilled cheese croissant is my favorite!”

“We love their staff, atmosphere, location, and coffee! It's a great place for a team meeting and we love it!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐”

“Been here a few times since moving to Ferndale. I'm yet to have the same dish twice, and have NEVER been disappointed. The owner and staff are super friendly, my food is always ready quick, and the menu/weekly specials always have something interesting. I only wish they were open later for night owls like myself, but they're worth getting up earlier for. Go for the entrees, but don't forget to grab dessert there, too! The Coconut Cream Cake that was on special the day I'm writing this might be the best piece of cake I've ever had.”

“Amazing BBQ! Imo the best around. Very limited menu on days they are open, but that just means everything on the menu is to die for! I recommend this place to everybody!”

“Everything.. Their customer service is great, their food is phenomenal and by far one of the best nachos I've ever had.”

“I genuinely have nothing but positive things to say about Kabar! I reached out about an omakase catering event for my sister's bachelorette party. Tommy called me and we had an in depth discussion of everyone's budgets, likes, dislikes, etc. He was incredibly responsive and a pleasure to work with and helped curate a fully customized menu. The chefs arrived early and were extremely accommodating to everyone's preferences-- and the sushi was so delicious! They created a very interactive program where they even taught us how to make a roll! Our experience with Kabar was unique and memorable. I could not recommend them more!”

“"Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came!" Hambo is EXCELLENT all the way around! Great food, consistent customer service that makes you feel right at home, and the staff has been a real blessing to me, my husband, and our children! We are at Hambo all the time and love the feeling of family. Keep it up, Hambo and thank you for all that you have been to us! We truly appreciate it!”

“Best bathroom ever! Lol. Coffee and baked goods are also amazing! Everyone is so friendly.”

“I was happy to see they have a whole section on their menu for vegan tacos, i tried the vegan seitan taco (weird presentation but pretty tasty) and the vegan carnitas taco which I recommend!”

“Love the vibe of this secret bakery. Staff was very friendly. We sat outside to eat at some cute tables. The danishes were very very good. Need to come back to try the loaves!”

“I had the Chicken Athena tonight. Outstanding! Fresh ingredients including fresh olives, and chicken. You could pay 2-3 times more at other restaurants, and not nearly as good as Christine's. This place is a real find!”

“I used to hang out in front of the rocehster stores all the time. That was our scene. Gonna have to call the crew back do the same to this one. I MISSED THIS PLACE.”

“Great food awesome people”

“Best steak sub/sammich ive had in a Loooong time. Easily rivals the best ive had from a Maryland philly steak place. So good I actually missed it 20 mins after I devoured it. "A sammich is a type of sandwich. However, it is not just any kind of sandwich. Any old schmuck can throw lunchmeat between two slices of bread and have a sandwich. But no. A sammich is not just a sandwich, it is not just a meal. Sammich is a term reserved for only the holiest and mightiest of all sandwiches. A sammich is a true work of culinary art; a feast on a bun, if you will. A sammich is not made of the best ingredients; it is made of the *right* ingredients. It needs the right meats, and the right cheese(s), the right sauce, the right veggies, and the right kind of bread. Taking footlong sub bread and throwing every kind of meat and cheese and everything else under the sun or in your kitchen pantry on it does not a sammich make. It is akin to an incohesive mishmosh of colors on an artist's easel. Sandwiches make a good snack, but sammiches are forever. ❤”

“I work next door in Ferndale, And when I tell you they have the most incredibly, delicious, moist, vegan chocolate zucchini bread, I mean it. 😍”

“strawberry rhubarb poptart is AMAZING!”

“Delicioso autentico sabor peruano!!!!”

“The best cookies and cinnamon roll in Metro Detroit. The cinnamon rolls are huge, made fresh and served warm on the weekends. They are always a big hit at my Open Houses! Highly recommend both, and I look forward to trying the ice cream cookie sandwich. it looks amazing, you can customize your sandwich by choosing your choice of cookies and ice cream flavors.”

“Just visiting from NY and came to this coffee shop/brewery. The food was delicious, coffee was strong and the atmosphere was impeccable!! I’d definitely come back here next time I visit.”

“The Java Hutt Coffee Shop is close to my residence locally with free wifi and a relaxed atmosphere...”

“You’ll always be happy with Papa’s. A mix between comfort American food and Coney Island. Great wraps, Pitas, Gyros, Salads and desserts. Their i house made KoolAid is amazing. Love their cookies n cream shake for dessert. I can say, we’ve never had a disappointing or wrong order from Papas.”

“Beautiful location, clean and cozy, excellent service.. the Döner kebab & fries did not disappoint... Will definitely be returning to get a taste of being back in Germany and getting a Döner.”

“Amazing food no matter what you order and friendly staff that make you feel welcome. One of my absolute favorite places to get a burger or an omelet!”

“place is great! now you are doing stand up nights? hell yes”

“This was my first exposure to Vietnamese food and it was a great experience. The meal was very tasty, great portions, reasonable pricing, very friendly staff and I am so glad we ate here. Definitely will be back.”

“This place is amazing! We were waiting for a comedy show to start, we weren't sure about it at first, but felt right at home when we walked in! Sarah was our waitress, who is also a 15 year experienced bartender on the side, was AMAZING to say the least! She was so friendly, helped make us crazy custom shots and was happy to do it!!

Umm they had FUNNEL CAKE FRIES! yeah, like French fries coated in FUNNEL cake batter!!

I've added this place to my absolute favorites for when I'm in town, make sure to ask for Sarah and TIP her MORE than 20% because she's more than worth it!!!”

“YUM! I had an excellent new latte today. I am very specific about lattes (not in a mean way) but I love a lot of ice. Syd and Gwynn made my drink today and it is so good. Also, if you ever have Krystal take your order, you are in luck, she is the sweetest human being ever. Love this place!!”

“Delicious fresh juices, smoothies, and sandwiches 😋”

“Everything is always fantastic. ❤️❤️❤️”

“My husband and I, along with several friends, have been devoted patrons of this gem for the past eight years, and it remains our favorite Thai restaurant in Michigan. As self-proclaimed Thai food connoisseurs—and having had the privilege of visiting Thailand—we can confidently say this place is a standout.

The dishes are consistently packed with bold, authentic flavors and are always perfectly prepared. Not only is the food absolutely delicious, but the value is truly unmatched. The generous portions and incredible quality make the price point almost too good to be true.

We’ve been ordering from here at least once a week—sometimes twice—for the past seven years, and it never disappoints. The efficiency is remarkable, with most orders ready in about 10 minutes. For those new to the menu, we highly recommend trying the combo options, which include fried rice, a crispy chicken wing, and a flavorful soup alongside your entrée.

This restaurant has become a beloved part of our weekly routine, and it continues to deliver exceptional meals with every visit. Truly, a hidden treasure we can’t recommend enough.”

“Great Bagels, wonderful salt sticks. All very fresh”

“Purr 🐱 THERE IS STILL NO PAPER TOWEL IN THE BATHROOM”

“Madisen, Nick, and Bobby were all very welcoming, kind, and helpful. The food was delicious. The PB slider was my favorite. Cooked perfectly and delicious. Will definitely be back.”

“They have some of the best Thai food in the area. Great prices and large amounts. Nice employees too. I'm here at least once a week.”

“I live in the neighborhood, like the bar however this outdoor bar could reinvent itself as a beachside surf bar, serve tropical cocktails and beer, paint everything baby blue with surf boards and coconuts and actually use the rooftop.But the WAB chooses to be a boring monopoly instead.”

“I always grab lunch or dinner from here & i am never disappointed! Menu changes daily!”

“The food just keeps getting better and better. We love the beef kabobs and the hummus is second to none. Fruit smoothies and the salads are great too. Haven’t had a bad meal here. Glad we started coming back after a long hiatus and to see that everything is just as good as before and with very reasonable prices.”

“We love this place for a quick coffee and ice cream date, however, not a fan of the 7 AM text messages so I had to unsubscribe. It might be a good idea to align your texting practices with TCPA regulations which generally restrict messages to after 8 a.m and before 9pm. I can’t be the only one that doesn’t prefer a 7:40 AM text on a Saturday morning about cupcakes 😀”

“Best around town. Our go to Thai.”

“So cute good small plates”

“J’s is our favorite sports bar around. Always a lot of options and the seasonal stuff is tasty. Jordan and the rest of the crew are super friendly and attentive.”

“Omg so nice and professional!!! I'm a new customer I will be back thanks Mia and Tiara very good!. Hard to find great help,and customer service. Being young and professional that's what's up!”

“Food 🥘 was good service was great”

“Amazing staff, delicious and healthy food, great atmosphere. This is one of my favorite places to have an amazing meal. Their sweet potato fries and spicy ketchup are to die for!”

“Went here for my Mother's Day brunch with my husband and our two children. Started with the Billionaires Bacon. The bacon isn't much to write home about, but the sauce they put on it? Makes it 100% worth it! I got the Smothered Potatoes and added two eggs to the top, they were out of carnitas, so they used chorizo. In my option they should change it permanently! So delish! My husband got the Carnitas Benny, and said it was really good too! Will be back for sure!”

“I’ve enjoyed myself each time ‼️🤞🏾❣️💃🏾”

“We had a good dinner. But, I did see something at the restaurant that I didn't like. A party of 6 came in and they didn't give them menus, no server approached them. Another large party came in after the party of 6 and they were waited on immediately. The party of 6 got up and left. I heard the hostess say, well they just showed up without a reservation. We didn't have a reservation either. As someone that has worked in the restaurant industry for 16 years, I thought this was appalling. There were other options that could have taken place. As a business, it would seem they would want to keep all their customers and do what is necessary.”

“We hosted an event here a few months ago and it was outstanding. The food and the service were awesome and the atmosphere was great too. Couldn’t have been happier and our guests agreed. Great job to the staff, they were tremendous.”

“Can't mess up ice cream. But the day 1 workers really hold it down. Once every blue moon, I'll get a bad order, but asking them to fix it is what makes awesome they're just like " Sorry here's a better one" the crew is amazing. The only thing I would say is when its busy it's B U S Y !!! ”

“This location has its ups and downs . I’ve had many issues with my orders in the past unfortunately the only time my order is right when the manager makes it otherwise my smoothie is never filled to the top and taste watery. Twice I ordered a jerk chicken wrap only to get back to work and bite into it there’s no chicken. I also had an issue with substitutions in my smoothie. I can taste when ingredients weren’t added”

“Hi!I got your blueberry lemon cookies at Royal Oak Arts,Beats and Eats.I thought they were great!The following weekend I saw your booth again at Rochester Arts & Apples festival.All I wanted to do was give you a compliment about your cookies,but before I could get my words "I bought your blueberry lemon cookies in Royal Oak at Arts,Beats,and Eats last weekend....." the lady attending the booth snapped at me "We don't have those anymore!"Geez lady, calm down and let me finish my sentence,all I wanted to do was give you a compliment. You didn't have to snap like that!I bought a box of your oatmeal butterscotch apple cookies and I hope your weekend went better than the Saturday that I was there.I still like your cookies.”

“The customer service is horrible. The food is nasty and they’re unsanitary. I found hair in both my sandwiches and they would not remake it nor give us a refund. The waitress argued and cussed at me! I’m outraged”