New American Restaurants near Sylvan Lake, MI

“Best restaurant around with the great food! Breakfast is my favorite there!“

“Hands down our new favorite restaurant. Our server Chris made it feel just like dinner at a friends!“

“Visited on Sun 12/21 and they were so busy... but we got in very quickly! Our server, Brianna B was awesome! So sweet and friendly, she helped make our holiday lunch so much fun! And the food was delicious... came out HOT.. and that made all the difference!“

“NKU Track team in town for Horizon League Outdoor Track Championships; doing a team bonding evening before the following days competition.
Bob and staff took excellent care of us!
Our group hit the buffet and we did have a period when the kitchen was struggling to keep up with the demand early on however no one went hungry for the evening. Hated to see full pizzas go to waste.
Team had alot of fun with darts, golf & axe throwing.
Fun concept, thanks for your hospitality.
Steve Kruse
Head Coach
Northern Kentucky University“

“Birthday celebration with life long friends was perfect. Delicious food, drinks, great service, with a cozy ambience. I give Oakland Kitchen & Bar a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Delightful restaurant- very large inside - nice ambiance and vibe. Service was excellent and food was good. It was my daughter’s birthday and they brought her a surprise dessert with a firecracker in it which was a nice fun surprise and the dessert was a cheesecake of sorts with berries and was delicious! I had the salmon which I thought was ok - I wouldn’t get it again but my daughter had the crispy rice which she enjoyed very much and my husband had the lemon chicken and he liked that as well. We would try again.
Second review - my husband ordered the blackened shrimp pasta and they were out of that so then he ordered the whitefish and she came back and said no sorry out of that too. All they had was prime rib for $50 or salmon which he hates. He ended up getting crab tacos and it was unfortunate.
I got the fattoush which was good and our daughter got the waygu burger which luckily she couldn’t finish so my husband scarfed it down as the tacos weren’t really enough as a dinner entree.
May be back🤷🏻‍♀️“

“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.“

“Our sister outing started and ended at 220 Merrill St. We had a good time enjoying good company, good service, and atmosphere.

Our reservations were at 3:00 which was during happy hour. If you want to enjoy their happy hour you must sit in the bar area.

Also, we didn’t know you cannot order dinner until 4:00. So, we ordered the Mediterranean Barbecue chicken flat bread while we waited, delicious, it truly lit our appetite on fire, as we watched the clock slowly clicking to 4:00.

The time had finally arrived. We placed our orders, 3 lamb chop dinners (5 big chops) and 1 Filet Mignon with a lobster tail.

Everyone started chowing down on there chops served with saffron rice, chopping up the tender steak and sopping the lobster tail in butter, it was on.

The chops were very flavorful, tender, nice size, and divine. The chef, knows their calling.

Our waiter was s handsome older gentleman ready to serve. Explained everything throughly about ordering before 4:00, making sure we were comfortable while waiting.

Overall from being seated to leaving wagging our tails, our sister outing was fantastic. Maybe next time we’ll sit on the patio. Patrons were out eating, chatting, and enjoying the sun. 🌞“

“Food and service were excellent. Except for being served a gluten containing zip sauce (I have a gluten allergy which I told the staff about). Good thing the sauce was on the side so I could have it removed. Otherwise the experience was great“

“My wife and Enjoy the customer service every time I hate I don’t remember our waitress name she was awesome, she knew the menu, she came over to us every time on time, she was great! This is my wife’s favorite she love the Ribeyes well done, Ocean Prime never miss with her stakes. That olive oil truffle popcorn should Be sold in stores, I never had popcorn this good ever and it’s to live for!!!“

“We are regulars at Stuffed Bun and can’t imagine not spending our Sunday morning with them. The food is always excellent and the staff make us feel like family. The food is delicious and portions are generous. A few of our favorites are the country omelette, breakfast burrito, cinnamon pancakes and chicken Greek salad. 5 stars ⭐️“

“Came for the first time today. Everything was great from the spinach dip to our salads, steaks, short ribs, potato. Literally it was wonderful. All staff we interacted with was great. Service was phenomenal. And the carrot cake is one of the best I've ever had. I completely recommend this place and cannot wait to come back.
Only thing I would say negative is the music was a touch loud.“

“Great service, food and atmosphere.“

“The food was FANTASTIC!! We had completely different food choices and each offering was absolutely amazing. Service was great and Eddie treated us like royalty! Highly recommend!“

“Always spot on!! The house bread and its sauces, amazing!! And had the risotto with shrimp, mushrooms, spinach and cheese. Prefect!! Server was great. You are on our list♥️“

“An attentive and friendly staff, premium cocktails, great food and a lovely atmosphere can all be found at The Birmingham Pub!“

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

“Phenomenal food. Was looking for a restaurant and so glad I lucked out choosing this one. When I arrived immediately received a large loaf of bread with the table. The flounder, coconut milk rice, and Granada were 10/10. Don't get me started on the desserts, the butter cake was 11/10 and the cobbler just as outstanding. Stuff mushroom, just another home run. The staff were attentive with great recommendations. Chamomile tea paired well with all of this. The pizza was also some of the best pizza I ever had. I don't often come to this area but I will be making the drive for this place. Highly recommended. Nice place, with an outdoor dining area. This place is perfect for dating. Prices were surprisedly less than I would expect for such amazing food.“

“We haven’t been to The Fed in a long time! Like 2 years, we always celebrate our birthdays or Anniversaries ❤️ always a good time there. Last night we went there on a whim and Andrew Schneider was amazing. From the minute, he greeted us at the table it was top-notch throughout the whole meal. We’ll definitely be back. We definitely miss the vibe. Thank you Andrew(Drew) for an incredible experience and service. And of course, the food was fantastic!“

“Love the food & service here“

“you go there you're family...“

“Good Breakfast. Good service and appreciate their efforts“

“Great Place. My complaint. NO BLUE CHEESE DRESSING. I Had Chicken Strawberry Salad once a week. Every now and then since they quit serving Bleu cheese. Never after today when We asked the server who to address our concerns to, 2 servers pointed to the owner who picked up our plates and pretended he couldn't talk English. RUDE“

“We had 29 seniors eat here on Saturday, May 4th. The food was delicious and served fast! Gabby was our server. She was accomodating and very cordial. I highly recommend this restaurant and will return the next time we are in the area. Thanks for great service!“

“Great good… friendly, helpful staff!“

“Stopped into Alberts today for a burger an fries. Great food! Excellent and friendly service, and a decent price. What more could you ask for! Stop by when you are in Auburn Hills. You can even eat inside unlike some of the other local places!“

“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.“

“They have a private room/garden which was absolutely perfect for my market/garden themed bridal shower. The staff and food were both absolutely top-tier. Attentive, thoughtful, and helpful. The venue had more linen options than I expected and it added an extra special touch. The space was fun to transform but unique enough that it doesn't need much. The deposit and minimum spending was reasonable.“

“Great food and nice vibe! We came after the Lathrup Village Community Foundation’s 2025 Summer Concert Series. Awesome time.“

“Had not been here for a salad in a long time. Their Chef Salad was just as good or better than I remembered. Lots of fresh tasty vegetables, meats cheese. Freshly baked Pita Bread and Salad Dressing was just right! Waitress was wonderful! Very helpful. Happy with the price and prompt service. Highly recommend!! I will be returning a lot more regularly.“

“Always a favorite restaurant for truly delicious (and often more uniquely prepared) food. The butternut squash pasta feature was fantastic, the service was perfectly attentive yet laid back, and the general vibes of the restaurant were relaxing yet elegant. Will return as always.“

“Everyone here is amazing 10/10 go go go!“

“Amazing dinner on a whim on our way home from Detroit. Everything (service, atmosphere, food, prices) was better than we could have hoped for. We will go out of our way to eat here again. Thanks for a great experience!“

“Amazing experience. Our new place & it's super cozy❤❤❤“

“We have found our place! It’s our go-to for happy hour and for a great dinner experience! We have never been disappointed!! The staff is friendly and very accommodating!!“

“Everything! Good food and great service! 😋“

“Last night my family and myself went to Grand Tavern for supper after a long day. Our waiter Xhorxh was absolutely amazing! Personally, I have dietary restrictions and explained to him that I am unable to have gluten, dairy, or egg. I had already pre-creeped the menu before arriving so I could find a meal that would be easy to hopefully adapt to my dietary restrictions. After explaining my restrictions Xhorxh was ON IT! He immediately spoke to the chef and the chef adapted my meal to my restrictions. Xhorxh did tell me that there could be a possible cross contamination with gluten on one of my sides and explained that they couldn’t guarantee that that one thing would be gluten free. Listen, not very often in the service industry do you come across a wait staff member or chef that made sure to cross all of the boxes. I ordered brussel sprouts as the appetizer without the cheese (I could have had three plates of that it was so good) and the cedar plank salmon and ordered two veggies as my side. IT was DELISH!!!!! Xhorxh also made sure that our drinks were constantly filled and took amazing care of our family. My MIL even made a comment after we received our meals how she really liked him as a waiter. I wished we had a Grand Tavern where we lived but unfortunately we are 8 hours away but we will absolutely be back when visiting family! ❤️“

“the staff were the sweetest, the food was delicious and the presentation was 🤌🤌🤌“

“Went for a birthday dinner. As typical, the restaurant is always busy. It was a beautiful day and we got a terrific table on the patio. Our birthday boy ordered ribs--a family favorite--and had looked forward to them. The ribs were tender enough, but the sauce was awful. In the end, if you love ribs, it's all about the sauce and flavor profile. Ribs really are an art and it takes a great sauce/rub and also a nice sear on the ribs. Would not recommend ribs at this restaurant--and it was disappointing that the point of the gathering was to celebrate the birthday of the person who ordered ribs.

One of us ordered Icelandic cod. It was delicious! The rest of the party was very happy with their meals.

The server was wonderful. Very friendly, very professional and just a lovely person. She brought out a LARGE piece of carrot cake for the birthday without us asking for it. Terrific.

The menu is a little on the high side, but still a decent value considering the variety and quality of the meals. Servings were generous and delicious.

Best to call ahead on a Sunday as it is packed.“

“Great atmosphere and amazing food!! Nothing I don’t love ❤️“

“One word describes this restaurant perfectly: consistency. Every single time I order from here, the food is delicious and the customer service is outstanding.

The manager somehow remembered my name after only meeting me once, and she still greets me by name every time I come in. That level of hospitality really stands out. The bartender is also always friendly and welcoming.

My go-to order is the Date Night Salad with extra dates, the cheesesteak, and the vegan chocolate chip cookies, and all three are consistently excellent. Whether I dine in or order through DoorDash, the quality never changes.

When you’re deciding where to eat, consistency is one of the most important things, and this place absolutely delivers every time.“

“I always order carry out from this place and it is usually so good and the best tomato soup I’ve ever had but the last three times I’ve ordered it. The soup has not been good and I haven’t received my full order and the food just not as good as it used to be. .“

“Went to Madam for some cocktails and had a great time. The Spicy Watermelon Margarita style drink was delicious and perfect for the summer. The staff and bartenders had great recommendations and were very personable. Will be our go to spot for dinners and to sit at the bar. 10/10!!!“

“great food, great service, clean and affordable“