50 Best American Restaurants near Oak Park

“The Coolidge Cafe is a nice local neighborhood diner in Oak Park, Michigan. It provides all of your traditional diner foods and a host of non-traditional cuisine as well.

I recently tried their corned beef melt and it was really delicious. The price was right and the portion was fairly generous. The service was friendly and very efficient. I'll be back again to try other items on their menu.“

“Try EVERYTHING....!!! Trust Me..“

“First time there and I had a cod slider I wanted to say and it was good. The onion rings were good next time I’m there. I’ll probably get a shake and maybe try a burger maybe an Oak Park wake up if you’re sleeping on this place it’s really good.“

“Today, I went somewhere else to eat the Seafood linquine and I ate here before I realize Eddie's Gourmet was better for me and I'm convinced I'll be back. I just wish they delivered. I'm a fan.“

“This was our favorite Mediterranean restaurant before they moved to the grocery store. The staff are always so friendly and we continue to choose them over all other restaurants in the area. My go to is the Mediterranean chicken stir fry with rice! Try it, you won’t be disappointed:)“

“Sooooo good! Just had dinner tonight and can honestly say the food and service NEVER disappoints!“

“Unique dining experience! Celebrated my birthday with my husband AND some new friends we met there ! 100% recommend!!! This is one of my new favourite places!!! Will be back for sure!!!“

“This place is awesome. The service is incredible. But the food was even better! The interior of it takes you back to a simpler time. Family owned and operated. The server was the sister of the cook. The coney dogs didn’t stand a chance. Fries were so crunchy and delicious. While there, the folks sitting to the left of me ordered breakfast. I’m definitely coming back just based off of how good their hash browns looked. 10/10. Definitely coming back!“

“Wow, what an experience. This was truly fine and fun dining. Amazing food, incredible service and cool tunes!“

“My wife and I dined here for the first time as an early anniversary date, the service was outstanding. our waitress was very knowledgeable on all of the wine that I had with my meal(tasting menu) the food was timely and fantastic. This is a wonderful place. if you have an interest in diversifying your palate.“

“Get the salmon, its amazing. Atmosphere is beautiful, especially around the holidays. Rose remembered us from our last visit, and took great care of us. Skylar was our waitress and she didnt miss a beat. They made our experience wonderful and thats why we will be back with our friends visiting from NYC in two weeks. We want to show them that Detroit is just as festive.“

“We had a great time! The sushi, Raspberry Michigan dessert, service, and my drop drink were absolutely delicious! The music and service from Iyanna were amazing, and then Chef Sebastian came out to introduce himself to us. Such a fantastic experience overall—you won’t regret going there for a special occasion! ❤️“

“This is the Creme de la creme of Detroit's finest dining. The service was excellent, the staff was very professional and the General Manger, Byron, was very attentive and impeccable to us. I commend the owners for choosing such a great person to manage the restaurant. I definitely recommend this restaurant to anyone who want to experience the finest in dining. KUDOS to Highlands Detroit!“

“I have gone to the Whitney every year for Christmas dinner. It was annual holidays to celebrate with my nieces. Last Christmas holiday we chose to take the buffet. I was extremely disappointed. All I wanted was prime rib. The server was not very friendly. She stared at me and I was very uncomfortable when I asked for the prime rib only. There was just a small end piece and she gave me a very thin slice close resembling lunch meat. I don’t understand since I paid for a complete meal and it wasn’t cheap. I could’ve gone somewhere else and had a wonderful prime rib dinner. The au jous was not warm, so that was very disappointing. I will never do the buffet again if it’s like last year. In previous years, I’ve attended the buffet and it was outstanding.“

“Always a turn up when I come home!!!“

“Always loved the "Grill" for breakfast now it's open till 8:) All the food is excellent especially the Greek Fries (french fries red onion feta & house made creamy Greek dressing) The staff is delightful and the customers diverse. Everyone is welcome. Our favorite family restaurant!“

“I cannot say enough about this amazing place. The food was amazing cooked with perfection and flavors that were amazing. we happened on the restaurant on a whim and even though it is an hour+ drive we will be returning at least every couple months.“

“Great service, food and atmosphere.“

“Service was great! Very nice atmosphere, and classy without being stuffy. Our food was overall very good, our omelette could have used a bit of seasoning, and something to brighten it up a bit, but that could be a matter of preference. I would definitely recommend eating here, the positives were way more notable than any negatives.“

“This place is fantastic! My husband and I love going there when we have the chance. The food is great and the prices are reasonable. Highly recommend!“

“The service, the food, the prices, the variety, the cleanliness, and the attention is ALL GREAT !!!“

“I had the chicken wings and garlic aloi fries. The wings was really good, big wings and had a lot of sauce on them. It's 12 for 20 which to me kinda expensive. The fries was disappointed in 7 dollars for some fries that's half of them was soggy. There was little cheese on it. The ones that was cooked was okay. I wouldn't highly recommend it but I would give it another try if different cooks was working. Saw one guy had to give his wings back before me because they was under cooked.“

“Great service!! We shared small plates and entrees!“

“Food was good and service was acceptable (nothing special) but you had a group of 5 guys leave your restaurant last night somewhat bewildered after your waitress Katarina made it quite clear she was not happy with the 20% tip we gave her. Apparently, our stay of about 3 hours eating and drinking was excessive. We may not be back.“

“My husband and I love this place , been here twice and great food, servers , atmosphere. Just a wonderful place .“

“I had not been to a Beefcarver since I was a kid to the location on 8 mile. Stopped in today to the Woodward location. Food was good, the atmosphere is very nostalgic (I loved it), and the staff was amazing. The gentleman waiting on us was very friendly and very on top of things! We will be back.“

“Amazing anniversary dinner there and did not disappoint!! 5 stars and we will be back.“

“We were instantly greeted and seated. Our server Robby was awesome. The entire staff was friendly. Chef Johnny is very talented and friendly. I love that he greets all guest and will even bring your food out himself. For starters we had the shrimp and crab cakes. They were crispy on the outside and melted in your mouth. The surprise with these was that there was whole shrimp inside. We loved it. The sauce on top was just the right amount. The salmon with saffron rice, coconut curry sauce and green apple slaw was the best salmon I've had in a while. The pairing was new for me but it worked. The salmon was juicy and perfectly cooked. When paired with everything on my plate it was like fireworks. Everything popped and was amazing. My husband had the beef strudel. Now he was thinking it was gonna be like a beef wellington but no. When he put his fork into the perfectly crispy flaky crust and into the most tender beef either of us have ever had, OMG. With the first bite all he could do was say "WOW"(sorry about how loud he was). The flavors of that plate were incredible. The blueberry cheesecake was the icing on the cake. It was perfect. Sweet but not too sweet and the smear of lemon sauce on the side elevated the flavors. The drinks. I had the rainforest and my husband had the Johnny Manhattan. When we saw how small the glasses were we were definitely worried. That feeling quickly faded with the first sip. The drinks may be small but they are strong and delicious. We had to pace ourselves with those. Overall, I give this place a 10/10 and will definitely be back again soon. Thank you to everyone there for a great time and for great service.“

“It's always good. My only critique is that they only have splenda as a sugar substitute. Equal is my preferred.“

“Excellent food as always and the service is A-1“

“This was my first time at Zeffs.i was headed downtown to Jury duty and needed breakfast. It was 6:30 am. The employees were so pleasant early in the morning which was a plus. The other patrons were a morning delight. The food was delicious and tasty. The wait wasn't long at all 😁. The outside of the restaurant was clean. The inside was clean and inviting. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for a great place to eat... especially early in the morning.“

“Hey What up Detroit, my neighborhood Nicki D’s is straight the best hands down. No dirty or nasty looking employees or facility. The food is fresh and good, did I say it’s clean!!’ Plus it’s a family owned restaurant. I know yall still love Coney’s we’ll go to Nicki D’s on Grandriver across the street from that beautiful new Credit Union. Holla!“

“This was our first time dining at beppe and will not be our last. Everything, from the service to the drinks to the ambiance, was exceptional! The sourdough is unreal, all pastas are homemade & the sauces were top notch. Overwhelmingly happy with the decision to come here & will absolutely be back!“

“Another hidden gem, in the heart of Hazel Park! Trully amazing experience! Food, drinks, service and atmosphere are top notch! Special compliments to Gabi&Gabi for being wonderful hosts!“

“Stopped in for a quick easy dinner for my finance and myself, we got the Meatloaf and the “KFC” Bowl and WOW, the meatloaf is so insanely good and the bowl is also delicious. I couldn’t recommend this place enough, the owner/staff are so warm, welcoming and the prices are reasonable. Don’t sleep on this little restaurant!!“

“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!“

“Went Sunday and got the Marshall's Spaghetti Sandwich Was Delicious! Only thing I wish was Different was The way you Order lol getting Cold in Michigan to be standing in a alley while the wind cuts right through you lmfao. Definitely Will Be Back Though 🤟🏼“

“Great drinks and night scene. Had a lot of fun their last night.“

“I loved the vegan avocado BLT 😋“

“This place is a gem .. so blessed to Have them in hamtramck. I hope they open on east Jefferson too ;)“

“My husband and I came in on Friday for our first dinner date by ourselves and destiny made the experience absolutely amazing. She made sure we had everything we needed, her attitude was pleasant our food was great, if I could give 10 stars I would.“

“Hi The food was awesome and the waiter Josh was exceptional.“

“Our server Emily was very attentive, warm and welcoming. She made us feel very comfortable. We highly recommend the rueben sandwich and THE STUFFED SQUASH! Hats off to the chef and Emily. Thank you for a wonderful experience. We will be back.“

“Our server Staci was great. She made our time there great and we will ask for her on our next visit. Loved the shrimp tacos.“

“Best experience. zagloul subs they have the best subs I definitely recommend this restaurant“

“If Katrell (Pineapple Daddy) wasn't here...I wouldn't make it a mandatory location. He makes sure my party is happy and that everything is everything. The food is excellent and the service is as well!“

“Great place, good food, friendly staff.“

“Great food, fun atmosphere, and everyone who works there is very polite!“

“I moved here in March and I’m still working on finding my new local go to spots. It’s my first time here and this is going to be my #1 go to diner/Coney Island.
It’s a family run business and it’s obvious that they work hard to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere. The waitresses are genuinely kind and you can tell they care about their customer.

The food was really good! It came out quick, the portions were generous, and if you like hash browns you won’t be sorry!! I’m a big coffee gal and my coffee was never empty, always hot, and as a VERY rare treat, the coffee is actually really good.

Lastly, the restaurant is clean and well maintained. It is obvious they take pride in what they do and are dedicated to making a great experience.

Support your local businesses and try this Coney Island! You won’t be disappointed!

Edit: my waitress’s name was Cathy. She offered to give me a coffee to go and I didn’t even ask 🥹“

“State Fair Coney Island at the corner of John R and 8 Mile in Hazel Park is one of those rare gems that feels like home the moment you walk in. It’s a true family-run spot where the staff greet you like you’re part of their own family—niece, nephew, sister, or brother. That warmth isn’t just in the service, it’s in the food too. You can taste the love they put into every dish.

My go-to recommendations? Definitely the original coney dog—it’s unbeatable—or the chicken finger pita, which is always fresh and flavorful. But honestly, you can’t go wrong with anything on the menu. Every option is made with care, and always leaves you full and happy.

If you’re looking for a place where great food and genuine hospitality meet, this is it. I’ll always recommend State Fair Coney Island to anyone in the area!“