50 Best Bar & Grill near Hazel Park

“Fantastic burger and friendly bartender“

“I've always had a good time here the handful of times that I've been. Bartenders are always great and the vibe was chill with an array of different characters. Very easy to lay low and keep to yourself but also any time that I've mingled with other patrons they've always been pretty cool. Nice big parking lot right off the service drive, which comes in handy if you don't feel like doing downtown Ferndale. Perfect walkable neighborhood joint if you live near 75 and 9 mile. I've never experienced it being too crowded and there's a solid pool table in the back. Also did my first karoake there and had a blast.“

“*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.“

“Great place to hang out in Detroit. Friendly staff, good food, live music and fun venue with good people.“

“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.“

“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“

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

“🌴🍹 Great Vibes, Delicious Food, and Fun Atmosphere! 🌴🍹 I just had a fantastic time at Bora Bora Brunch! The food? Delicious. The service? Top-notch and so welcoming. The atmosphere? It's a little cozy, but that "beach" vibe makes it a hidden gem! 🏖️ The bar is cute, vibrant, and energetic—perfect for sipping a cocktail and soaking in the fun, tropical feel. This is it if you're looking for a spot that checks all the boxes for great food, friendly service, and good vibes. 🥂🍴 I highly recommend stopping by for a little slice of paradise! 🌺“

“100% the best friendly local bar I’ve ever been to in the whole country. Every single employee was so welcoming, the food and drinks were excellent and affordable. The perfect vibe. I love this place!!“

“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.“

“Fast friendly service! Kimmy is the BEST server! We loved the ribs and cocktails“

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

“We love eating at Mia’s Tasty BAR & GRILL.“

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

“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. ;)“

“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.“

“Love it!!! The atmosphere is amazing for the mature crowds. I go weekly and highly recommend it!!“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“Always good food and friendly staff“

“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!“

“Gator Jakes is one of the best bar/restaurants in the area!!! Awesome food, great specials and delish drinks. The wait staff and bartenders are always so nice and efficient. The Hurricane burger is one of the best burgers I have had. The atmosphere is always fun and there are tons of televisions to watch sports. Stop in there soon!!!!“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“Good atmosphere, great food and awesome bartenders“

“Great family friendly place to have breakfast or lunch Terrific staff. We go as group every Friday recommended for all“

“Love the Blue Great vibes Cozy food delicious and drinks not watered down strong everything so reasonable and everyone from the owner Bartenders Staff chef all welcoming and friendly make you feel at home..“

“Sunday karaoke fun times!“

“The food and atmosphere is excellent!“

“This place is an absolute gem! I randomly found it after my nail appointment down the road and I am SO glad that I did. The drinks were strong and well priced and the whitefish was the best I have ever had! Huge piece perfectly cooked with a thin, crispy batter served with two sides from a huge selection! Truffle fries were delicious and DO NOT sleep on the key lime pie, hand made by the owners themselves... Incredible!

The best part of the whole experience was the AMAZING service that Joyce provided. She was fun, friendly, and attentive and I will be going back to see her very soon despite living pretty far away.

Oh, also their shiny copper penny bar top is super cool! Definitely worth a visit!“

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“looking to have a birthday party on March 16“

“Amazing food and great waitstaff.“

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

“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.“

“Great food and drinks‼️‼️🥃🍸🌮🧀🍔“

“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!“

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

“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! ?“

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

“The perfect 30 years old and up vibe, The Our Bar rice is so good 😊 I order two of them just for me. The staff is very professional the owners are always there to make sure you and your people are satisfied with the experience. The Dj is live and drinks are on point. When I say it’s a VIBE it’s a yes for me.“

“Biggest cheapest shots around they come in a rock glass instead of a shot glass. To bad that's the only thing good about this place. It is Good place to start the night to get your buzz on before you go somewhere that isn't a dump“

“Having a Ball 😁 My type of Vibe!!“

“Great place to be nice and safe grown-up fun bartenders great sense of humor the food is great prices on the drinks very cheap and Detroit artist Jovan Blakely also hosts Monday night open-mic with specials on the drink and $5 at the door entry fee security at the door from 7pm. to 2am.“

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