19 Best American Restaurants in Royal Oak

“Was not disappointed. Food was good.“

“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.“

“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.“

“We had a really great first experience at Beppé. My husband and I stopped in on a weeknight for a light dinner. We shared the croquettes, the beet salad and the rabbit pasta. Wow! Really tasty food, the standout was the beet salad on olive oil whipped feta. Really beautiful, thoughtful dishes using high quality ingredients. Wait staff was friendly and attentive but not intrusive. We sat on the patio and had a really lovely all around experience. Will definitely recommend to friends.“

“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.“

“Great spot for meeting up with friends. Our waitress upcharged us for simple items without telling us. It was a group of about 15. I ordered nachos and asked to hold the onions and peppers. I told her I'd take extra olives instead. She charged me 50¢ 😳🤷🏽 We all noticed upcharges for simple items. We'll know next time. 😊“

“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.“

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

“Great food great price James and I love it“

“Jim Brady’s Royal Oak – A Culinary Must!

Jim Brady’s in Royal Oak is hands down one of the best group hangout spots in the area. The location alone is unbeatable—right in the heart of the action, bringing together a lively mix of people and that unbeatable Royal Oak energy. Whether you’re posted up at the bar, grabbing a booth inside, or soaking up the sun on the outdoor patio, there’s always plenty of seating and even more good vibes.

Now let’s talk about the real reason this review is being written: the grilled octopus appetizer. As someone who’s traveled to more than 15 countries and spent time off the beaten path in Italy dining alongside locals—not tourists—I can say with complete confidence that this octopus is a 10 out of 5. Perfectly grilled, tender with the right char, flavorful in all the right ways… it instantly transported me back to the cobblestone alleys of southern Italy where seafood is sacred.

My best friend Janessa is a burger girl through and through (and yes, Jim Brady’s burgers are excellent too), but if it were up to me, I’d have five plates of grilled octopus in front of me every time I come. I haven’t found a single restaurant in the U.S. that even comes close to this level of grilled octopus perfection. If you’re even thinking about going, do yourself a favor: order the octopus—you’ll never look back.

Jim Brady’s isn’t just a meal, it’s an experience. 💯.

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“The Food and Service was EXCELLENT“

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

“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!!!“

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

“Me and my girlfriend ordered from this place and we got take out. I've never been here before. She's been here a few times. I got the chorizo hash with scrambled eggs, and she got a breakfast sandwich. The wait wasn't too long, and you could see when you walked in that they were making everything fresh and to order, so you are definitely getting food right off the grill. I got the food and took it home. The hash was amazing and seasoned very well, the chorizo was tasty and the eggs were perfect but the potatoes were the best. She loved her breakfast sandwich. We will definitely be back. This is now on my list for good recommendations.“

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

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

“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 🤣“

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