This place is not messing around with anything. This is a top flight restaurant. It's a place for a special occasion. Take your own bottle of wine if you want as they only serve pop and coffee. The grounds are something to see, so plan on a half hour for that. While we ate peacocks roamed around outside the windows. It's truly a great experience and a gem of a place for Michigan. Go here and experience it. It's a somewhat hidden place in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vadim Dyom
Delicious food. Staff was very kind and respectful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Anna Stapleton
We were excited to dine here and were celebrating my birthday. It is quite expensive, but they advertise fine dining and we decided to splurge. We looked at the reviews and there were many good reviews. We should have paid attention to the poor reviews, they are far more honest and accurate than the positive reviews. I am guessing people struggled with saying anything negative about a nonprofit restaurant/experience. The ambience is quite nice, although they refused to turn on the fireplace on a December evening, because they said it would get too warm. The waitress was very friendly. However, she was the only staff member we saw. She greeted people at the door, served the tables, bussed, the tables and so on. As you can imagine, service was slow. We were there for three hours, I ordered the rosemary leg of lamb and my husband ordered the château Brion. We love good food and love to eat, and anyone that knows me, knows that I never leave my food unfinished. We each were only able to eat about three bites of our entrée, because they were absolutely inedible. I couldn’t even eat more than a couple of bites of the chocolate gingerbread dessert. My lamb looked like something that was pressed from a mold and my husband’s château Breon tasted like vinegar. This was the most disappointing experience we have ever had in a restaurant. I would never recommend this establishment to anyone, and I will never return. We will chalk this experience up to a healthy donation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
C Arendell
I am beyond delighted with the delicious and beautiful vegan food at a Christmas tea at Royal Eagle which is on the grounds of St. Sabbas Orthodox Monastary. The napkins, which I loved, were folded by the monks. There is a requirement for modest dress as it is a monastary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
S Gomulka
First class, welcoming atmosphere with an amazing menu. Beautiful presentation, fresh and flavorful ingredients, and wonderful chef and staff. You are transported to another era of fine dining. Can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Gary Stewart
Not impressed service was slow we waited 35 minutes before the waitress even came to the table .They forgot our salmon sandwiches our soup was cold and not even a half a bowl. I had heard nothing but very good things about this place . I was disappointing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Christy Wiechert
I really wanted to give a stellar review. Let me start off by saying the service and the atmosphere was outstanding. The food was a different story. We went to celebrate my 50th birthday. We don't mind paying high prices for great food. Unfortunately this was not the case. We went for the smoke house meats. It was way too salty. My husband sausage board was almost not edible chewy, salty and hard. His cut of prime rib was dried out. The apple strudel was burned on the bottom and the apple filling must have evaporated.The tea was great and the napoleon was the highlight of the meal. We spent a lot of money here. I'm glad it went to support the monastery. If you are going to commend high prices quality of the food should follow.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Dorothy Thomas
Every one was so nice and friendly. The garden's were beautiful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Russian Tea Sandwiches
Tim “The Lender” Wayland
If you are looking to treat yourself to a special meal this would be a good place to start.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
chickafreda H
Just absolutely LOVE the Royal Eagle dinning experience third time highly recommend
Delicious and unique dining experience ! The teas and food were scrumptious and our server was helpful and pleasant. The floral gardens were both beautiful and serene. Thank you to the young monk who graciously showed us the monastery and answered our questions! I recommend making the trip for a wonderful luncheon experience!Vegetarian options: One person in our group was a vegetarian and was accommodated.
Atmosphere Excellent! Service Excellent. It was Sicilian Night, focaccia came out raw, sent it back, the new focaccia was excellent. The tuna came out couldn’t even cut it, it was so over done. The bracciole came out couldn’t eat or chew it, it was so overcooked. We asked to re fire both dishes and the manager told us to leave and the meal was on him. We asked to just re do the dishes, we don’t mind waiting, it was my birthday dinner and a table of 8. He wouldn’t listen to us. We then had to go have dinner some place else.
Ali G
I had tea in the garden. The property is beautiful. The chuch bells rang, the flowers were blooming, and the service was good. It was a wonderful afternoon visit. The food was tasty. Compared to other teas I have had the menu was unique. The roasted chicken was good. I wish the scones were hot. The server did a wonderful job managing all of the tables alone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
J D
I've been to Royal Eagle for dinner and then today to pick up some traditional meat pies. The dinner was absolutely amazing, however, the meat pies were less than desirable. I expected more.
Lesa Bucceri
Went to High Tea. Fantastic. I will go back. The food was excellent, soup, finger sandwiches a main course, and pastries. We had a wonderful timeVegetarian options: I had beet roses and a soft spreadable cheese. See the photo! They were delicate and beautiful! Great knife work by the chef. We will definitely be back!
This place is not messing around with anything. This is a top flight restaurant. It's a place for a special occasion. Take your own bottle of wine if you want as they only serve pop and coffee. The grounds are something to see, so plan on a half hour for that. While we ate peacocks roamed around outside the windows. It's truly a great experience and a gem of a place for Michigan. Go here and experience it. It's a somewhat hidden place in the city.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Delicious food. Staff was very kind and respectful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We were excited to dine here and were celebrating my birthday. It is quite expensive, but they advertise fine dining and we decided to splurge. We looked at the reviews and there were many good reviews. We should have paid attention to the poor reviews, they are far more honest and accurate than the positive reviews. I am guessing people struggled with saying anything negative about a nonprofit restaurant/experience. The ambience is quite nice, although they refused to turn on the fireplace on a December evening, because they said it would get too warm. The waitress was very friendly. However, she was the only staff member we saw. She greeted people at the door, served the tables, bussed, the tables and so on. As you can imagine, service was slow. We were there for three hours, I ordered the rosemary leg of lamb and my husband ordered the château Brion. We love good food and love to eat, and anyone that knows me, knows that I never leave my food unfinished. We each were only able to eat about three bites of our entrée, because they were absolutely inedible. I couldn’t even eat more than a couple of bites of the chocolate gingerbread dessert. My lamb looked like something that was pressed from a mold and my husband’s château Breon tasted like vinegar. This was the most disappointing experience we have ever had in a restaurant. I would never recommend this establishment to anyone, and I will never return. We will chalk this experience up to a healthy donation.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 4
I am beyond delighted with the delicious and beautiful vegan food at a Christmas tea at Royal Eagle which is on the grounds of St. Sabbas Orthodox Monastary. The napkins, which I loved, were folded by the monks. There is a requirement for modest dress as it is a monastary.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
First class, welcoming atmosphere with an amazing menu. Beautiful presentation, fresh and flavorful ingredients, and wonderful chef and staff. You are transported to another era of fine dining. Can't wait to go back.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Not impressed service was slow we waited 35 minutes before the waitress even came to the table .They forgot our salmon sandwiches our soup was cold and not even a half a bowl. I had heard nothing but very good things about this place . I was disappointing.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
I really wanted to give a stellar review. Let me start off by saying the service and the atmosphere was outstanding. The food was a different story. We went to celebrate my 50th birthday. We don't mind paying high prices for great food. Unfortunately this was not the case. We went for the smoke house meats. It was way too salty. My husband sausage board was almost not edible chewy, salty and hard. His cut of prime rib was dried out. The apple strudel was burned on the bottom and the apple filling must have evaporated.The tea was great and the napoleon was the highlight of the meal. We spent a lot of money here. I'm glad it went to support the monastery. If you are going to commend high prices quality of the food should follow.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 2
Service: 5
Every one was so nice and friendly. The garden's were beautiful.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Russian Tea Sandwiches
If you are looking to treat yourself to a special meal this would be a good place to start.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Just absolutely LOVE the Royal Eagle dinning experience third time highly recommend
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Delicious and unique dining experience ! The teas and food were scrumptious and our server was helpful and pleasant. The floral gardens were both beautiful and serene. Thank you to the young monk who graciously showed us the monastery and answered our questions! I recommend making the trip for a wonderful luncheon experience!Vegetarian options: One person in our group was a vegetarian and was accommodated.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Borscht Soup, Russian Tea Sandwiches
Atmosphere Excellent! Service Excellent. It was Sicilian Night, focaccia came out raw, sent it back, the new focaccia was excellent. The tuna came out couldn’t even cut it, it was so over done. The bracciole came out couldn’t eat or chew it, it was so overcooked. We asked to re fire both dishes and the manager told us to leave and the meal was on him. We asked to just re do the dishes, we don’t mind waiting, it was my birthday dinner and a table of 8. He wouldn’t listen to us. We then had to go have dinner some place else.
I had tea in the garden. The property is beautiful. The chuch bells rang, the flowers were blooming, and the service was good. It was a wonderful afternoon visit. The food was tasty. Compared to other teas I have had the menu was unique. The roasted chicken was good. I wish the scones were hot. The server did a wonderful job managing all of the tables alone.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
I've been to Royal Eagle for dinner and then today to pick up some traditional meat pies. The dinner was absolutely amazing, however, the meat pies were less than desirable. I expected more.
Went to High Tea. Fantastic. I will go back. The food was excellent, soup, finger sandwiches a main course, and pastries. We had a wonderful timeVegetarian options: I had beet roses and a soft spreadable cheese. See the photo! They were delicate and beautiful! Great knife work by the chef. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Borscht Soup