42 Best Seafood Restaurants near Sylvan Lake

“We had a great first experience at Live Bait / Goomah—two restaurants in one, with the option to order from both menus. Live Bait focuses on seafood, while Goomah offers Italian fare, which makes for a fun and flexible dining experience.

We started with East Coast oysters, which were super fresh and clean. For mains, we ordered the lobster roll and the snapper—both from the Live Bait menu. The snapper was likely cooked just as intended (in a 500° oven), but the texture wasn’t quite what we personally prefer. The chef came out to check in, was extremely friendly, and offered to swap it for the grouper with caper sauce (also from Live Bait), which was incredible—we’d absolutely order that again. The lobster roll was also excellent.

Our server Lexi was fantastic—she was bartending and covering our section solo, and still gave amazing service. Drinks were great, and everything felt relaxed but professional.

Highly recommend this spot for fresh seafood, attentive service, and a unique dual-menu concept. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Had calamari which was like eating rubber. Pasta was very good although the waitress didn't know if the pasta was made in-house. Pizza was the star. It's the best around this area. Service was slow.“

“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!!!“

“This place is a GEM! The seafood boil I had was out of this world delicious. The portion was huge for 2 people, and I think the price was very reasonable for the amount of high quality seafood you get. Don't sleep on this place, it's amazing. I will definitely be back.“

“WONDERFUL FOOD, WONDERFUL SERVICE AND A GREAT ATMOSPHERE! I am ALWAYS COMPLETELY SATISFIED! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Definitely one of my TOP DINING PLACES I highly recommend stopping in here. as I have to so many of my friends, family and colleagues!✍🏽💯🔥♥️👏🏽🥂🍾🎈“

“I was flying solo this weekend and wanted a nice dinner and experience! Kruse's Deer Lake Inn did not disappoint. I chose from the Flavors of Fall on the menu (pick two) 😋 The stuffed shrimp was prepared perfectly (tender), and the baked shrimp and scallops were delicious. The pilaf pleasantly surprised me and was very good (pilaf is something I would have never ordered but it was the side for the pick two). I also had a Martha's Vineyard salad add tomatoes (not pictured)! I look forward to stopping in again soon!“

“The Food is amazing! The staff is more than amazing! Shopping in for a drink and appetizer at the bar was just amazing! I had amazing service! When I return they know you by name. Its like a cheers (Tv show) atmosphere. The customers are friendly and most are regularly there. It is by far a Hidden Jem! Its am must to try! Just Amazing! God is good!“

“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!“

“I’ve never had a bad meal at any one of their many restaurants. We celebrated my daughter and her graduation this evening with dinner at the Deer Lake Inn. Everything we had was great and the server we had was superb, great food and service. The entire menu is good, you can’t go wrong.“

“Our anniversary...great staff...the hostess was more than accommdating to move our table from middle to room to side so I wouldn't panic..thank you! Our server Gera(sorry dont know spelling) was so attentive to detail and very friendly...thanks for everything“

“Amazing food!! Great atmosphere!“

“I honestly can't say enough good things about this place. You don't find this quality of food often and the staff is lovely and accomodating. Also, the $10 lunch specials are unbeatable. Every dish I have tried is delicious. The hibachi chicken with garlic butter is a must try! & The garlic pita bread is to die for!“

“Its a small establishment but personally I think it's best Blk. owned/operated Soul food restaurant in town. Catering ? Shaun ( the owner ) will hook you up no matter the occasion. Plus Charlie S&S has been around for years so that should tell you something!!!“

“Awesome food customer service was great“

“Ordered from this place for the first time today. Very impressed! I got the 10 piece shrimp with fries and a Mountain Dew! The shrimp were big, juicy and succulent! The fries were very tasty too! Portions were perfect as well! Will be back!“

“Food is fresh and good. Credit card fee takes the joy away. Bring cash.“

“Excellent restaurant and service. My waiter was exceptional! He was so professional, funny, and caring. I appreciated the top notch service. I felt welcomed and comfortable. One of the best upscale restaurants in Michigan. I truly had a memorable time. Thank you I will be back very very soon.“

“Very good food we enjoy every time we come here!“

“Awesome food and great service!“

“Some middle aged man pushed me into a TV there. very great service.. the man was rather hot.“

“Great place to chill and enjoy a good time with friends.“

“Good food & Great service“

“Oh yeah baby this the spot the only spot“

“Hazel’s is one of those no-brainer places you hit with friends or family when you’re looking for something casual. Some dishes are better than others but overall the seafood is fresh and tasty. The servers have all been very tentative and nice over the years which makes for a positive experience. This is definitely a place I will continue to patron and recommend.“

“Best chicken strips I ever had moist 1st time there will be back highly recommend“

“Went to Pontiac location today always A1 the catfish and shrimp were to die for definitely our fave spot for fresh steaming delicious seafood everything else they have is bomb af to love love love🤟💯👌“

“Delicious and flavorful food. Friendly staff. Mexican style/street tacos flare. Positive energy vibe, plenty of seating available. I had the California burrito and asked to add cilantro and had no issues, in fact the person taking the order loaded me up with additional toppings and sauces that the burrito was filling enough for 2 meals. Also had the trio sampler (guacamole, cheese, salsa) with chips. Very filling. Great flavor profile. Will definitely be adding this to my list to return again.“

“It's the go to spot (in the area) for fried foods! My go to order is the chicken strip combo meal. They serve up a nice generous portion of chicken strips with the optional lemon pepper seasoning added on at the end which is awesomely delicious. The combo meal comes with bread and a pop......I always get an order of friend corn to go with it as well----its the absolute chronic.The jalapeno poppers are on point too.Legend has it you can use a bridge card here......you buy they fry.?“

“I normally frequent the brownstone location. however in my work travels sometimes I stop by the 14 n Woodward location. today I got a bowl and had a few problems. 1 the lid wasn't on all the way so now got food all over my clothes and inside my vehicle. also the pieces of meat were big and not sliced up. How tf is someone supposed to eat that with a plastic fork ? it would of took 30 seconds to slice that up for a bowl, instead it was left whole. normally the food is great, but today was not good.“

“The Mexican food in Waterford period!!“

“Love the food & service here“

“So good!! Thanks Tazul such sweet service!! Food was amazing!! Especially the vegetable kurma and somosas.“

“Brentwood Grille is Novi’s hidden gem—elegant, welcoming, and consistently delicious. Classic favorites with a fresh twist, perfect for a memorable night out. Highly recommend!“

“I stopped in I wanted some food. I decided to check out the Nikola’s. Food was delicious very tasty well cooked. I enjoyed my meal and was so full that I could not even eat my dessert. I will come back again and try the barbecue ribs they looked good.“

“Very friendly waitress, good food!“

“My husband and I had our wedding rehearsal dinner at Parker’s Hilltop Brewery, and it was absolutely fantastic! We worked with Kara, who helped us book the private room and coordinate our food selections. We had pizzas, mostacholi, rolls, and salad, and everything tasted incredible—our guests were very satisfied as well. Kara was extremely responsive and wonderful to work with, answering all of my questions and making the process seamless. The service during our dinner was excellent, and we have also dined at Parker’s Hilltop before and are never disappointed. I highly recommend this brewery for any dining experience—the food, service, and atmosphere are always top-notch!“

“The food was amazing. We drove from Toledo.. Totally worth the drive..“

“Just picked up a carry out order for dinner and it was great! The food was hot and delicious -shish kafta and schwarma wraps. The pita bread was warm and soft, not over cooked. La Marsa is my favorite place for Mediterranean food- hands down!“

“They are great for last minute planning such as funerals (we had my dad's funeral luncheon there). Food was excellent, service exceptional and priced fair! I would definitely go again for a luncheon (Hopefully not too soon) or go to just enjoy a dinner with my family!“

“Danielle was a fantastic server! Cheerful, professional, and had some exceptional suggestions. The double cheeseburger at happy hour was very tasty as were the fish tacos. We will be back!“

“Fantastic food, great portion sizes, and awesome service!“

“I hadn’t been there since it was downtown Detroit…., that was year! ago , the stuffed jumbo shrimp with crabmeat was delicious w/garlic mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables was wonderful“