13 Best Bars in Royal Oak

“first time participating in drag queen bingo- Soo much fun! A room full of love, joy, laughter, and happiness! thank you queens for being a ray of sunshine in this world“

“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.“

“The best tacos I’ve ever had! That’s a bold and true statement for a foodie like me. I’ve ordered carry out from here before, but this time we ate here. Awesome vibes! The brisket tacos - Braised & Confused just overjoyed my taste buds. The pork taco -Korean Bbq was great. Fun place. Enjoyed some house margaritas and chips with guacamole dip. Staff were awesome, kept things lively. Best tacos in Royal Oak !“

“Dublin Donkey drink was awesome.“

“The perfect, laid back place to enjoy amazing food and delicious cocktails! I am obsessed with the pineapple mule, the make their own infused pineapple vodka. The live jazz on Thursdays is the perfect reason to make this a weekly visit!“

“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!“

“Great food, great service. Our group order the chicken pot pie, burger, onion rings, and Ruben. All great!“

“You always feel welcome here.“

“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!“

“Great place, great food, great bartender!! Didn’t catch her name, but went in on 3/18 around 4 PM. Will be back!“

“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!!“

“A great spot for a date night or to bring the whole group. We got in quickly with our reservations, seated promptly and the staff was exceptional. Hannah was our server for our party of 6 and got us everything we needed without missing a beat. The music was great and had us entertained and singing along. We ordered different kinds of food, all tasting great and exceeding our expectations. Try this place out!“

“We happened across Bar Louie while strolling through the streets of Royal Oak and decided to stop for lunch. We both ordered the toasted bacon, tomato and cheese sandwich with a soup dipper, and it was absolutely delicious. Such a simple meal, but it was the perfect lunch!

A side note, I’m visiting from Australia, and I still can’t get used to how enormous the drinks are in America. Every time I order one, I’m amazed by the size!

What really made the experience stand out was the service. The lady looking after our table was lovely, friendly, and checked in to make sure we were happy and had everything we needed. Great food, huge drinks, and warm hospitality made for a really enjoyable experience. We’d happily come back!“