50 Best Bar & Grill near Ferndale

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

“Just left and wanted to write a review ASAP! Took my guy here for his birthday. We went to the bingo brunch. Even though there weren’t many people there at 10 am the bingo host played the game and awesome music in between each number being called. We each won bingo and got some fun prizes - shirts and games. The atmosphere is cozy and perfect for playing games. The hostess was very welcoming. Our server was sweet and attentive and the food and drink were fantastic! What a gem! Can’t wait to come back!“

“An incredible improvement over the past establishment. We were greeted politely by the hostess, sat quickly, had a great server on the patio, and the food and drinks were delicious. The old restaurant had such bad vibes, we were almost afraid to come in, but I’m so glad we did. We will be back, for sure. Thanks for brining another solid player to Ferndale.“

“Always a fantastic time at J's! The service is amazing and the wings are the best out there! Thanks J's, love having such a chill place to hang in Ferndale!
Editing to add, I hosted my hubby's 50th here last night, it was such a hit! Everyone was so accommodating and the staff is the best in town! Thanks J's for making his birthday party perfect with warm pies and cold beers! Stella took excellent care of our entire party! The best! ?“

“*EDIT:
The owner did reach out to me to apologize and offer cleaning/replacements for my clothing. They also spoke with the staff to make a training and learning lesson for them which I appreciate. I’m changing my rating of the experience based on Owen’s response, as most owners do not attempt to rectify a bad situation.

I have never had an experience as bad as the one I just had at Firebird Tavern. Needless to say I will never return or recommend this place to anyone. The visit started well and our server was very pleasant and attentive. Halfway through our visit, a full tray of drinks and shots was spilled on me to the point that a mop was needed and a wet floor signed was placed behind me. Not only that, but my white shirt is stained and not reparable. I was soaked. The server eventually did apologize to me and told me that she was personally comping ONE of my drinks. First of all, I would NEVER expect the server to comp any drinks. Second of all, I was never approached by the manager to access the damage or talk about comps, WHICH I would assume from the establishment itself. When we were brought our bill, I asked the server, ‘what is the establishment taking care of for my damages’. The manager eventually came to talk to me and did not seem aware of the situation, even after many servers explained what happened and I showed him my clothing that was still wet and stained. He simply replied that the server was comping one drink and he would see what he could do. The server came back with the same bill, no initiative from the bar or manager and I paid for the bill as it was. How is this acceptable from a bar that my table paid several rounds of drinks and food for the night? I have never experienced this lack of care in my life and cannot express my disappointment and frustration with the management and overall experience of Firebird. What an embarrassment to our city. As a resident of the downtown area, I would never expect such a terrible experience.“

“I go here every Monday for open mic night. It is one of my favorite places to perform because of the fun atmosphere, the fantastic food, and the friendly folks who frequent it.“

“A special day. A special night. Couldn't be better. Arranged by our son and daughter. The waiter did everything, except eat our food. The wines were a delight and the steak and salmon were prepared with artistry. He guided us with each entre and the salad was shared by us with dressing aside. Wine, was by the glass and was both red and white and light, semidry and elegant. Our perfect dinner ended the perfect evening. Thank you 220 Merrill for a wonderful 50th.“

“We went for the first time last night, and we absolutely loved it! We could not stop talking about how good the food tasted! We will definitely be back ❤️👏“

“Ate here on Red Wings Game day, Fantastic food, Super Friendly staff, Great prices and free parking for the Early birds!! Highly Recommend this on game day or any other day.“

“Yearly visit with my kids Birthday“

“5 stars (only because 10 isn’t an option) If I could marry a bar, this would be my messy little soulmate. The vibe? Immaculate. The bartenders? Absolute legends. One handed me a drink and a shot of unsolicited life advice—and honestly, both slapped. The owner greeted us like we were long-lost cousins who owed him money but he missed us anyway. They even had a shuttle, which was perfect because we were on our way to an event and needed transportation that didn’t involve us drunk-sprinting through Detroit. And yes, we came back after the event, because clearly we have good taste and no self-control. 10/10 would get roasted by the bartenders again, spill a drink on myself, and still call it the best night ever. We love this little chaos goblin of a dive bar, and we’re coming back the second we’re in town. Save us a seat and maybe a bar rag.“

“played there on the 30th and had a great time. Staff was so friendly and helpful. All our friends had high praise. Can't wait til next show.“

“Fantastic burger and friendly bartender“

“Excellent food and bar staff are awesome! Makes you feel at home.“

“Great food , large portions, been there 1/2 dozen times , top notch!!“

“Originally from Michigan but now live in Florida. Went to Detroit for the weekend to attend Red Wings games. Looked for perch dinners and found Andrew’s. Absolutely awesome perch with a generous portion. Loved the atmosphere of the old time era. Staff exceptionally friendly as was the owner. Would definitely recommend this place and can’t wait to return. What I liked was the minimal breading so you have the true taste of perch. This is by far the place to go if you love perch.“

“Great bloody’s -you won’t b disappointed“

“I love Malones. They have a wonderful staff and great food. Just had a retirement party. They were so accommodating making sure everyone was happy with their meal and ensuring drinks were refreshed. Thank you so much. Everyone had a wonderful time.“

“Great place! As visitors to Detroit, we were welcomed and treated as if we were regulars that came in every day. A nice, straight forward place with good prices and new friends on both sides of the bar. Be careful of the Lot Lizard shots, though. ;)“

“As Toby Keith would say, “I love this bar”! I just found my new home away from home. So cute inside. TV’s, pool, darts…etc. Amazing food. Which they are going to expand their menu. Keno is coming soon. ? They have fish for Fridays. I’m hooked. ? I had the garden fresh pizza and it was fabulous. My girlfriend had the Guido burger and she said it was heaven. Met George, one of the owners and cooks, very friendly! Looking forward to my next visit here.“

“I like going here lots of TV's.. i an hooked on their Bloody Mary's. it's hard for me to find bloody mary mix i like.. most, I do not like. Been there 3x in the last 10 days. All the bar food was exactly what I think bar food should be. A GREAT share plate it's the Super Nachos.“

“Great food. Nice atmosphere. Nice servers. The owner is awesome and doesn't put up with people who want to start drama. 5 stars!!!!“

“best quality food and Great atmosphere the drinks are phenomenal highly recommend“

“Always good food and friendly staff“

“I went here with my family and we had a great time. Our poor waitress was clearly running a section too big for her, and said something about being understaffed, but she was still so calm and sweet. She gave us wonderful service, they provided me with a mocktail as I’m still breastfeeding, and the food was very tasty. It was a 108° heat index on the day we came and they had these huge ceiling fans going that quickly cooled us off after coming inside. I will definitely be back, especially on a hot day!“

“Delicious food and excellent selection of Michigan draft beers. Great atmosphere as well.“

“My friends and I love coming here! We’ve made it the spot we visit regularly! Great food, fantastic staff and a welcoming atmosphere all around!“

“Rhonda and Julie, thanks so much for the soup and cheese sticks. Annette loved both very much! She couldn't stop smiling! I enjoyed a couple of the cheese sticks as well!“

“Great place to wind down at the end of a long day. The wait staff is top notch!“

“Best bar in Detroit! We always through private parties at the back as well as stop by after a concert, dinner, or if we need a night out. Ted’s Burgers is my new fav burger place located inside the bar! You get to play your own songs using their jukebox which is a vibe. 10/10 recommend!“

“Awesome food and drinks for over 15+ years. Come on in!!“

“Amazing food and great waitstaff.“

“The food and atmosphere is excellent!“

“Sunday karaoke fun times!“

“Great meal! Great service! Lisa & team were awesome!“

“Spending an incredible night at the UFO factory with my lovely wife Lauren Kiwicz and delightful cousin Cassie Sabalinski was an unforgettable experience! We immersed ourselves in the wonders of the universe, enjoying thought-provoking discussions and indulging in the deliciously unique culinary offerings, such as hot dogs named after Soviet space dogs. It was truly a one-of-a-kind adventure filled with laughter, exploration, and family bonding. #FamilyFun #UFOAdventures #SpaceDogHotDogs“

“Great food and drinks‼️‼️🥃🍸🌮🧀🍔“

“Just got a nice craft beer before the start of a tiger game. Friendly bar tender and fast service. Nice sized craft and standard beer menu. Low top, booth and bar seating. I liked the environment that made it feel like you were at a pub and not inside a baseball park. Pricey but I would return.“

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“Let me just say I didn't actually go in but I placed a special order over the phone. I spoke with Adrienne and it was a great experience. She did a wonderful job, I will absolutely be going in person now.“

“Good atmosphere, great food and awesome bartenders“

“Love ❤️ this place, great place to give party“

“Great "local" establishment with great food. Went on a Friday for fish fry including cod, perch and jumbo shrimp. Salad was crispy and fresh too. Tv's for sports (Tigers, Lion's, Red Wings) great place if you like comfortable and great food and local) we will definitely be back often“

“looking to have a birthday party on March 16“

“Having a Ball 😁 My type of Vibe!!“

“Love, love, love it!“

“We went on Thursday for the Burger (3-6 pm) night. $9 for burger / fries and drink. The burger was a single patty but very thin. But the price was right. It would be a poor burger value at full price. Cosmik fries weee awesome as usual. The brownie dessert was great. Service was excellent by the bar tender aunt Royal oak. Bar Louie nearby on Main St has a huge burger on special on Tuesday nights.“

“Stopped into Cutter’s for a quick drink and found ourselves staying! Great atmosphere, stellar customer service especially Ms. Shalla! Drinks were great and food looked delicious. We will be back!“

“Great restaurant for a birthday gathering! Our great server (sorry I forgot her name) was so very attentive to us! She checked on us often and never kept us waiting for anything! They had live music. The food was great! The drinks were great! The service was great! 5Apr25“

“Great People , Great food, awesome entertainment ��“