Restaurants in Royal Oak

“Very chill and laidback spot. I love their Happy Hour menu. Went yesterday and had their Blood Orange Margarita ($4 Happy Hour) and the 3 Street Tacos for $6.

Making this a REGULAR spot for me.”

“So much flavor! Crab fried rice will have you hooked. Have the Khao soi and experience really northern Thai food! The chicken fell off the bone and homemade noodles were perfect! We can’t wait to go back and try other items”

“We hosted our baby shower at D’Amato’s in December, and it was absolutely fabulous from start to finish. It’s such an amazing spot for a private, intimate event—we had around 50 guests, and the space was perfect. The entire process was seamless, the food was unbelievable, and the staff truly went above and beyond to make the day special. Everything exceeded our expectations, and our guests are still talking about how wonderful it was. I would highly recommend D’Amato’s for any special occasion!”

“Had a wonderful experience today at Cacao Tree Cafe in Royal Oak. The food was fresh, thoughtful, and truly delicious. I had the Southern Bowl, and it was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. You can feel that this business was built with care, purpose, and integrity. I also had the opportunity to meet Amber, the owner, and it was inspiring to see the heart and vision behind what she has created. A beautiful local business making a meaningful impact through healthy, plant-based food. Highly recommend.”

“Karen was really great to work with the communication about my order was fantastic. The cupcakes were just what I wanted. They looked and tasted amazing. Moist and delicious. Great website and paying online was super convenient. I would highly recommend Artisan Buttercream. Very happy customer.”

“Tried for the 1st time last night. The pizzas and cheese bread tasted great. The only negative thing I have to say is that the crust is hard, but nothing was burnt. Tried the normal crust, GF crust, and the cheese bread. All 3 had hard crust.”

“All the people who worked there were the nicest people ever. Their soup has healed me on multiple occasions, and has alphabet noodles which I think is an adorable choice. All of the other food was really good too. Dry rub wings are awesome. The ranch was good too but the wings didn't need it. I would add a picture but I ate it all immediately 😄”

“Great ramen and sides are served with a side of retro-sci-fi whimsy in this robot themed ramen joint!”

“The food there was so delicious! And the best part is, the employees are SO nice and friendly!!”

“Had a great experience at this restaurant! The staff was friendly and professional, especially Katrina—she was kind, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. The food was fresh, tasty, and well-prese”

“Loved the custard great service and employees!”

“The atmosphere was cozy and comfortable and the food was fantastic. However, the real highlight of the night was Lily with one L. She was so friendly, attentive, and was excellent at recommending her favorites (she has great taste, btw). Thanks for a great evening!”

“1ST TIME TRYING OUT A NEW BURGER PLACE && WOWWW...ZO'S BURGERS(EAST DEARBORN LOCATION) ARE SOOOOO..SOOOO GOOD! HONESTLY ONE OF THEE BEST BURGERS WE HAVE HAD OUT IN A LONNGG TIME! FRESHEST!! MOST TASTEFUL! GREAT SERVICE!! GREAT PEOPLE!! OUR FAMILY WILL BE BACK!! CANNOT WAIT TO TRY MORE ITEMS ON YOUR MENU! THANK YOUUU ZO'S!!”

“Food is good. Don't get a pop though. They charged $5 for a full glass of ice with a splash of Coke. Will never order a pop from there again. She never came to ask about refill either. Ridiculous!”

“Was not disappointed. Food was good.”

“Nice decor (loved the women's bathroom), great ambience, very friendly servers and the food was tremendous! We had the carrot and avocado salad and the seabass. Both were exceptional. I would definitely stop here again if we are ever in the area again.”

“I won't every go anywhere else. It's amazing and cheap and great customer service.”

“I loved the ambience and the sushi was absolutely amazing. To top it off, we were given a shot of the smoothest Sake ever tasted.”

“Carter was such a great attendant to our table, she checked back frequently on if we needed anything and helped us navigate the menu for the best HopCat experience.”

“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.”

“Burger was good, probably top 5-10ish in Metro Det imo. Drink was fine. Sourdough and fries were both super overcooked. When I made the reservation it said you could only hold the table for 90 mins for parties of 2. We were asked to leave the moment it hit an hour and 15 minutes.”

“Super friendly service, food had an amazing temperature and super tasty. I must say that they marinated chicken was juicy and delicious.”

“On my visit back to the ROB, I was looking forward to my Go To dish of Beef Stroganoff, only to find out it's no longer on the menu. What a bumper. So instead, I had the Shepard's Pie which was very delicious. Our server was Erin M. She did an excellent job of watching over and serving our needs as required. I request that she be acknowledged by higher authority for a job well done. Today's visit to the ROB was again a pleasant experience. Bring back the Beef Stroganoff and you will probably see me more. I need my Stroggy Fix. :)”

“Great place! Paul made us some of his delicious cocktails, and the meatballs were on point. Very creative menu.”

“we came in yesterday for a little family dinner. Danny, our server, was newly back to work at Pronto and I've never seen a server work so hard to accommodate people and ensure we were well cared for. the entire staff and clientele were so kind and encouraging. I spent most of the meal examining the lighting fixtures (there are so many!!!), and our family searched for disco balls (also SO MANY!). The food was amazing and the service was fast. we took our 14 year old there for dinner because they needed to see that there are safe, public spaces for them - and the awe and amazement in their eyes the whole time told me that we found our new "regular" spot. the music was fun, the service was spectacular, and the entire vibe was just lovely. and as a lighting nerd, they play with light beautifully, even during a routine dinner service. to the staff at Pronto - particularly Danny - thank you. as a mom trying to figure out how to best parent a child who isn't like me, you gave me immeasurable gifts last night. you gave my child hope for a future as an adult. we love the local youth programming available but it lacks a connection to adults who are thriving and living full, beautiful lives. seeing that in action was everything our kid needed and so much more. thank you.”

“Blind owl is one of our favorites! Great food & drinks! We had Brussel sprouts, tacos & prickly pear margarita!! Service was phenomenal, we had Amanda ask for her!”

“Everything is fresh cooked to order very healthy, reasonable prices open Late .”

“Some of the best tacos we have had in Metro Detroit. Way better than Condado's. I would highly recommend, but would be apprehensive so there was always a spot ready for me. The staff was just as equally amazing too. Thank you. 10/10 all day!!”

“My father and I went in today for the 5 year celebration and our server Tajma was amazing. She knew the beers like the back of her hand and we had a great conversation about local breweries and beers we are huge fans of! Keep up the great work. Also the wings were phenomenal honey sirracha delicious, and the platter had so much amazing stuff we had to take a lot home! We will be back.”

“I’ve been trying a lot of different sushi spots around town, and as soon as I tried Bahdah, it was an instant favorite!”

“Incredible meal, fabulous coffee, and great company. 👍”

“the food is amazing! service is great and love the atmosphere. the owner is so sweet and takes pride in work and making every experience wonderful for her customers.”

“the food was delicious,and the customer service was awesome I WILL BE BACK ❣️❣️”

“They're burgers are amazing, my favorite place to eat when I'm in Saint Clair Shores.”

“Loved playing games and eating our ice cream. 🍦”

“One of the best pizzas I’ve ever had!”

“Over the years everything I have had has been delicious, but the famous Banana Splits are fantastic (with extra chocolate and whipping cream it is ​😊😊😊😊😊)!”

“Great food great price James and I love it”

“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.”

“12 burger joints in one day. We ranked them all and Comet was at the top overall. I was just taking bites at the last 3 but we did it. 140 miles. Was it a ton of fun? Yes! Will we remember this forever? Yep! Would I do 12 in 1 day again? No flipping way 🤣”

“Excellent atmosphere, tons of fresh beer taps and fun table games. Everyone is so friendly and great vibes all the around. Highly recommend!”

“Took a whole group of students there today. One girl alone, but cheerful and helpful and served everyone with a smile. Clean, old-style ice cream parlor. Would definitely recommend!”

“At a recent family birthday celebration, I needed appetizers at the last minute. I went to the right people for help! It was no problem for Kal and Ann! They cheerfully made fresh batches of delicious hummus (two varieties) which came with chips and pita bread. I served that, along with two kinds of their fabulous soup, to my dinner guests. Everyone complimented the delicious food Kal and Ann prepared. If you haven’t tried KAL’s Lunch Bowl, located in the Royal Oak Farmers Market yet, I recommend it. You won’t be a “just another customer” ~~ You’ll be a FRIEND!”

“I had 5 broken teeth and 2 large abscesses and couldn't eat much of anything but was starving. I was looking for something soft to gum. Thinking tamales or beans and cheese. Of the options the flour tortilla beef birria seemed to be the best fit. I ordered those, a side of beans and, a side of consomme. Was amazing. Just on the edge of what I can tolerate heat wise (I am a wimp). Great taste. I used the consomme to make birria ramen for a later meal. (Just beef ramen, 2 sticks string cheese, and the consomme). It was also great, very satisfying.”

“Came in on an evening they had live music and that was delightful. Iced matcha and cappuccino were quite nice and I was thrilled they offered a gluten free oreo cheesecake. The barista was very kind and looked up the ingredients for me due to my many allergy concerns. Very pleasant experience.”

“My family and I just moved out of Royal Oak and one thing we'll miss is Main Donut Shop! Amazing fresh and delicious donuts, will be stopping by whenever I'm back”

“Such a great hole in the wall ice cream shop, they have the best ice cream and at such good prices!!”

“Been here a couple of times. Place is usually busy so expect a wait. I’ve eaten each of their Skillet Hash options, Market and Farmhouse, and both are good. Overall a nice place to eat breakfast.”

“ordered from door dash a couple of times and this will be my last. every time, there is something wrong with the order. today, half of the order was missing and packing was so careless that the driver showed up with a container full of food spilled in the bag. As for the food, it has never been great, just okay.”

“It was my first time there and not my last !! It’s a delightful, cozy, friendly feeling establishment, everyone working there is an attribute to the business! And the owner is an amazing young women who treats you as if she has known , I so recommend visiting but beware it will be your new favorite place !!!”

“we tried you for the first time tonight at Arts Beats and Eats. was so good! refreshing, flavors were amazing and crunch of toppings were perfect pair. Will visit you again soon and bring the kids!”

“I drink most coffee black. It was hot, just brewed, and smooth. I recommend. Raspberry Torte had balanced sweetness, proper crumb, just enough fluff and moisture. Donya is a kind conversationalist.”

“The Bangkok chicken and appetizer sampler was delicious, I will definitely be ordering again to try the fried rice!

Spice level wasn’t as spicy as I was expecting compared to some other places but I was able to get some pepper flakes on the side and know I can up the heat next time”

“The sandwiches are tasty. They also have vegan options. I enjoyed my sub but for the price not so much, the vegan enjoyed hers so much she went back a different day, and the people that ordered the tuna gets sandwiches from there often. Nice location right in the thick of it. Small parking lot. Order ahead to be in and out.”

“I love these meals! I am a member of Body By Brittany, and she sells these in her studio, and I am obsessed! When they’re stocked on Tuesdays, it’s a mad rush to the fridge for the mac n cheese buffalo chicken! 😂 The mac n cheese buffalo chicken, steak fajitas, and korean meatballs are my favorite! Highly recommend!!”

“Very polite staff. Easy to maneuver (I'm in a wheelchair). GREAT service overall.”

“Amazing ice cream!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Tasty authentic coney island hot dogs! Just like I remember 😋”

“While I came in at a slower time….my food order came out in less than 5 minutes and everything was as ordered, fresh and hot. Bravo, finally someone does it right, no issues. Will go back soon.”

“Excellent every single time. I'm a regular.”

“One of my favorite spots for coffee I wish they had gluten free options! All in all 5 stars”

“Patti the cook! OMG! Saturday night, all by herself, no help what so ever! Our waitress said she COULD be behind because she’s on her own so our may take a little longer, we said no problem. That was not the case , we had our food in like 10 minutes! I sat at the bar and watched her do the job of about 3-4 people the rest of the night! She’s amazing! This woman deserves a raise for sure !”

“Had the pleasure of trying their bowls and smoothies at Sunset at the Zoo this weekend. Absolutely amazing. I had to go online and find where they are next so I can get another bowl. Yummy!!”

“This review is for the Royal Oak Roast only. The road is full of as*holes , the world going to sh*t more and more. The people in charge care not at all and we are on a very possible path to doom. Why not stop in at Royal Oak Roast? It’s a comfy place with great people watching. The coffee is wonderful and refills are a dollar. So many different coffee choices in all styles, including espresso over over Weiss vanilla ice cream!!! The kitchen, yes I said kitchen has scrumptious food that is presented beautifully with the seasonal selections. All this sound good? Well that’s not even the best part. It’s the staff. It’s a varied collection of kind, hard working people that make you feel welcomed and are always working hard to get your order out to you. Leave the stress behind and relax here with friends and future friends. You will be glad you came”

“Great good… friendly, helpful staff!”

“We order a Big Benito for the staff every week from these guys, they kill it every time! Fast hot delivery, the pizza is delicious! Everyone can't wait until Thursday, because it's Big Benito time!”

“Finally a good Chinese restaurant in Royal Oak! Food was AMAZING, short wait time, lady at the cash register was super sweet. Would definitely recommend!”

“It was delicious! First sushi place in michigan thats truly authentic to taste, the sushi is amazing, noodles and rice are to die for! First time trying it but not the last!! Amazinggg!!!”

“Quality and great price for sandwiches and salads!”

“Can’t put a price on this place, pure magic”

“Great breakfast! Reasonable price the owner was outside parking show cars in front for the dream cruise. Very nice & clean inside we had breakfast twice during the cruise.”

“Came here with my daughter and got the Kabob bowl it was delicious and the guy taking our order was very pleasant. We will definitely be back and it’s worth your money.”

“I got to host my very first Cake & Sip event at this lovely location.

Huge thank you to Shanice for helping me figure out the best way to make this happen. Thank you to her team for their patience and assistance during this big day.

I can’t wait for the next event around Halloween. Stay tuned”

“First time diner and it was a great experience. The Huevos Rancheros was fantastic. It had so many good ingredients, but the best was fresh Chorizo. You could be in Mexican Town. Also, the homemade chicken soup is just like Mom used to make. Staff was friendly and attentive. I will be back.”

“I have been going to Olga's for more than 20 years in downtown Birmingham, Troy at Oakland Mall, and now usually in Royal Oak. For years the spiral cut French fries have been my favorite fries at any fast casual chain. Yesterday I was at Royal Oak and the fries have changed for the worse. There is a new batter style and they were too salty. Please bring back the old fries!!!”

“You customer are something else, first off rather you want to deal with the reality or not ...we are unfortunately under staff as we constantly informed customers of that. Most of you are not concern about that, which is fine...but with that being said... something come up a little short at times. That coffee goes as quick as we put in n it take 5 minutes to make. Unfortunately some of us employees are doing more than one job at a time, but certain customers are just some nasty and not understanding about our situation. PANERA BREAD NO LONGER HAS DRIVER, yet u all don't pay attention to that at all n it's ridiculous. Also, customer u have your faults ... pandemic or not, half of u don't even wash your hands coming out the bathroom. The woman are so nasty it's a shame to go in there after you all, it matches your attitude! Stop coming in and leaning your nasty arms or coats on the corner where food is service, that's is so rude n disrespectful.. n for some reason you all think u have the right to enter a restaurant n act n be nasty. Get yourself together before you go out and eat n judge other people working in a difficult situation to continue to service the public”

“First time diner and it was a great experience. The Huevos Rancheros was fantastic. It had so many good ingredients, but the best was fresh Chorizo. You could be in Mexican Town. Also, the homemade chicken soup is just like Mom used to make. Staff was friendly and attentive. I will be back.”

“Loved the custard great service and employees!”

“This place has been our favorite for years. The soups are amazing— both are. Whenever my brother is in town, he goes through quarts of the chicken lemon rice. The pita is grilled there and delicious. My favorite is the tomato lentil (vegan too). Highly recommend!”

“Our dining experience was fabulous! Great food, beautiful ambiance, friendly service! One small detail I noticed: the servers / wait staff are not crumbing the tables in between courses or before dessert. Small observation, however, did not take away from the experience. I thought I would mention it because crumbing is an added plus to the fine dining experience of first class service. All in all, we had a fabulous time and will return next month for my husband’s birthday.”

“All excellent except for the lettuce! Brown and limp! Every time! I do not get my favorite any more, the chicken swarma salad, because the lettuce is NOT GOOD. I do not come often anymore because of the lettuce which is important. Am a stickler for quality. I have been a customer since the beginning when you started in the back of that bar by Tiger stadium. Someone in management needs check out where you are getting your lettuce. I just hope all the locations are not like this.”

“Ordered Monty Cristo (ham, melted swiss between french toast) for delivery...yummm! Fresh Fast kudos to the Cook! (And Uber Eats)”

“We were there to celebrate a birthday. The food was good. We had a great waiter. I can't remember his name but he served us well. My only disappointment was the lobster flight. The ratio of lobster to bread was horrible. We couldn't taste the lobster for all the bread. Loved the mocktails though. Overall my daughter enjoyed her birthday dinner.”

“So much flavor! Crab fried rice will have you hooked. Have the Khao soi and experience really northern Thai food! The chicken fell off the bone and homemade noodles were perfect! We can’t wait to go back and try other items”

“Very chill and laidback spot. I love their Happy Hour menu. Went yesterday and had their Blood Orange Margarita ($4 Happy Hour) and the 3 Street Tacos for $6.

Making this a REGULAR spot for me.”

“The staff at this location are very professional, attentive, and quick. They acknowledge you upon entering the store and are very helpful and friendly. I highly recommend his location.”

“All the people who worked there were the nicest people ever. Their soup has healed me on multiple occasions, and has alphabet noodles which I think is an adorable choice. All of the other food was really good too. Dry rub wings are awesome. The ranch was good too but the wings didn't need it. I would add a picture but I ate it all immediately 😄”

“The food there was so delicious! And the best part is, the employees are SO nice and friendly!!”

“I went there for breakfast.
I got the breakfast special and I was impressed with the amount of food that you get with the price you pay. The way steph was very friendly. Your restaurant was very clean”

“Had a great experience at this restaurant! The staff was friendly and professional, especially Katrina—she was kind, attentive, and made us feel very welcome. The food was fresh, tasty, and well-prese”

“ordered from door dash a couple of times and this will be my last. every time, there is something wrong with the order. today, half of the order was missing and packing was so careless that the driver showed up with a container full of food spilled in the bag. As for the food, it has never been great, just okay.”

“I have been going to Olga's for more than 20 years in downtown Birmingham, Troy at Oakland Mall, and now usually in Royal Oak. For years the spiral cut French fries have been my favorite fries at any fast casual chain. Yesterday I was at Royal Oak and the fries have changed for the worse. There is a new batter style and they were too salty. Please bring back the old fries!!!”

“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.”

“absolutely beautiful restaurant !! me and my friend had the best time. the vibes were immediately immaculate the second we walked through the door. the staff were so kind and food was very fast. the quality is amazing. you won’t be disappointed coming here !!”

“Came in right before close and got served by Darnell ( spelling may be incorrect ) he was very kind and made good conversation. got us in and out quickly and had great manners. Will be coming in to see him again!!”

“Tried for the 1st time last night. The pizzas and cheese bread tasted great. The only negative thing I have to say is that the crust is hard, but nothing was burnt. Tried the normal crust, GF crust, and the cheese bread. All 3 had hard crust.”

“Took a whole group of students there today. One girl alone, but cheerful and helpful and served everyone with a smile. Clean, old-style ice cream parlor. Would definitely recommend!”

“It has consistently great coffee and service. The breakfast sandwiches are delicious and freshly made. It’s very welcoming as well and all the staff were friendly and helpful.”

“Is the best honey ever. I think it has some wonderful therapeutic effects. Great honey. Great people”

“So Clean! New owners, GREAT FOOD!!!”

“absolutely beautiful restaurant !! me and my friend had the best time. the vibes were immediately immaculate the second we walked through the door. the staff were so kind and food was very fast. the quality is amazing. you won’t be disappointed coming here !!”

“The food was so delicious that even non vegans will enjoy it! Portions are large & filling. Lots of variety/options. The service was excellent. Easy parking & a great vibe. Definitely returning ASAP!”

“This is my favorite newer Tim Hortons location. Their drive thru is really fast and I've had very pleasant interactions with the staff. Getting into the drive thru can be kinda awkward, but other than that, I have no complaints.”