This place has excellent food... And the atmosphere is great for: -conversation -a date -hanging out at the bar for a game -or decent size party! (Suggested to call ahead) It's not an extremely loud, or obnoxiously bright, but not too dark to dig in to their incredible food or see what you're doing with your table cooking. Food can be served on a 800* black rock that you can use to cook your own food, or if you'd rather; the kitchen can prepare it for you. The steak and coconut shrimp..excellent! The lamb chops.. awesome! French onion soup VERY tasty and Caesar salad fresh made to order. Our section was busy with a party so our server Linda came over and gave us great service. You can tell she's very seasoned, and knew her menu well. Even pointed out about how to request temperature for lamb chops, which I didn't realize before, and she was spot on! And the chocolate brownie desert was a good finishing touch! We had a great time, and an even better experience. I highly recommend this restaurant. You can't go wrong. We will definitely return! read more

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I would give ten stars if I could! Truly a perfect experience. I had nearly given up on Black Rock after some poor experiences at the Canton location. But tonight I decided to give the Novi location a chance. I had never been to this location before, although I have frequently dined at several other locations. I'm so glad that I decided to come here today. The server was outstanding and my food was excellent. The server, Francis, was absolutely on top of everything. He made recommendations that turned out to be superb choices. His excellent service and enthusiastic manner really made this an enjoyable experience. He pointed out the new Summer Flavors menu, and I ordered the Pineapple Brûléed Cheesecake. It was truly one of the best desserts I have ever had. The presentation was beautiful and the taste was amazing. I travel to Novi occasionally for work, and I guarantee I will be dining at this Black Rock location every time I am in the area. If I lived here I would be a regular. read more

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I stopped in on a weekday afternoon and was pleasantly surprised by how slow it was. The atmosphere was cool and welcoming, with several TVs and plenty of seating options -- from booths and high-tops to bar seating. Although their signature feature is cooking your steak on hot stones, I decided to skip that for my first visit. Instead, I went with the sirloin, thanks to the helpful guidance of my server (initials only, but truly memorable). He was easily the highlight of the experience -- friendly, attentive, and full of great suggestions. The sirloin itself was fantastic: perfectly seasoned and served with a rich, flavorful butter that really brought it all together. I'll definitely be back -- maybe next time I'll try the stones. read more

Black Rock Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Novi, Michigan

Was in the area with a group of colleagues and wanted something different. Once we arrived we were seated immediately. Once our waiter (Morgan) came to greet us he asked if anyone had been there before. Since it was our first time he walked us through the entire process and made several appetizer and dinner recommendations. We were a party of six, we order 3 appetizers for the group. All of witch were excellent! For my entree I had the lamb and steak, both were excellent. Loved the fact that you cook your own to your desired taste. Excellent meal and great service, Morgan was one of best ever! If you're in the area I highly recommend. Ask for Morgan! read more

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The food and service are always good. The atmosphere is pleasant and the servers are always top notch

First time visit. Ordered their Tuesday Special of coconut shrimp, ribs, & fries and husband ordered fish & chips​. Also ordered their lobster & pita appetizer (could be a meal by itself!) - all of the food was delicious! And very reasonably priced! Waiter, Frances, provided great service and was very friendly! Provided great recommendations! We'll be back! read more

If you're looking for dinner and a show, Black Rock BBQ delivers both--in the best way possible. Cooking your own steak on a searing hot volcanic rock isn't just a meal, it's an experience. The moment that sizzling stone hits the table, you're instantly part of the action, crafting each bite of steak exactly how you like it. It's primal, it's interactive, and honestly--it's a total blast! I went for the ribeye, and WOW--what a cut. Thick, juicy, and marbled to perfection. Every slice cooked to sizzling, steakhouse-level perfection right in front of me. The control you have over your doneness makes each bite feel personal. Add a little salt, sear it to your liking, and you've got steakhouse magic right at your table. Let's not forget the appetizers--absolutely next level. From the loaded fries to the crispy calamari, each one was a hit. Flavorful, fresh, and plated beautifully. They could stand as a meal all on their own, but definitely set the stage for the main event. Black Rock BBQ is more than dinner--it's a fiery, fun, flavorful experience I can't wait to repeat. Grab some friends, come hungry, and get ready to play with fire (in the tastiest way possible). read more

First of all, I go to a restaurant to have an actual chef cook my food. Second, the seating is uncomfortable. Lastly, if you are going to allow hot smokey stones on such close together seating, get better ventilation and turn the AC down. read more

First time visit today. Place is a disaster. Over 45 minutes late seating reservation guests. Brunch Buffet table was a mess. Ordered off the menu instead. The cooking stones weren't hot enough to cook the steaks. I was incredibly disappointed. Chose poorly for Mother's Day. read more

The waitress kept messing up our checks. The ribs had absolutely no color or seasoning. It look like they just put them in a crockpot to cook till they got tender and smothered them in barbecue sauce. this location used to be good, with these new owners they really gone downhill. read more

Bathroom was disgusting feet sticking to the floor, lobster was the size of a quarter, mac and cheese was cold, crab mushrooms overcooked, liquor was very low couldn't get bourbon sad won't be back. read more

I've always enjoyed my dinners here! Our table ordered the black rock style meats and everyone was very happy! I love their garlic butter with the steak the dipping sauce is delicious. The sides are just ok. The brussel sprouts had way too much sauce. The baked potato was just baked potato. Only negative is that they need better ventilation. I always walk out of there smelling awful and have to wash my hair. read more

Why is it so expensive compared to nearby restaurants? Why am I paying to cook my own steak? Sure, you have the choice to cook it yourself without supervision of the cook staff or your waiter but it costs so much already, why am I paying the restaurant for basically just handing it to me on a rock for me to cook? At that price point, make it cheaper. The size of steak is significantly smaller than other steakhouses for a premium price. Sides like salad and others are fine, something you could go anywhere else. Would not return read more

My husband and I attended a group dinner consisting of 10 people. The restaurant had very deep booths and sat us at one. It was a tad tight so we asked if one person could sit at the head of the table. The restaurant had high ceilings and was quite loud but our booth had high backs so we were able to talk without issue. Our server was excellent - she was very personable and explained the menu as the name of the restaurant is based on the stone on which you cook your steak (if you order steak). To start off, I ordered a margarita with black cherry mixed in. It was excellent 10/10! While the menu is fairly extensive, my husband opted for a steak that came with coconut shrimp and lobster tail. I ordered the chicken. My meal came with a choice of soup or salad so I got the garden salad. It was a basic salad. The chicken dish, however, looked and tasted delicious. The meat was grilled with a layer of cheese on top, placed on a bed of mashed potatoes, and topped with asparagus and onion strings. There was also a nice sauce added that complemented the entire dish. My husband's steak and seafood was good but the steak was a little on the tough side. Since we were celebrating a couple birthdays, they served us two Volcano brownies to share. They are monstrous and quite a sight - and very good as well! All in all it was a really fun experience and we will check it out again as our entire group enjoyed their food. read more

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Ambience: First time at Black Rock and the decor is beautiful and cozy and modern. 5/5! Service: Our server was very attentive with a bright cheery personality! Always good. 5/5! Food: We were attracted by the free appetizer coupon, which is a great deal because ours was about $13: coconut shrimp and it was delicious. Sweet but not overly so, crunchy outside, juicy and tender inside. VERY hot out of the oven! A too-sweet orange rind marmalade dip accompanied. 4.5/5 Next up was clam chowder, a favorite and one of two sides included. On the thin side vs. thick (preferred), savory but not clammy tasting enough, a bit over-peppery and salty, with way more potatoes, carrots and corn than clam--which was, sadly, very sparse. Maybe 12 extremely small pieces less than 1/2 in. long and 1/8 in. wide, and only 4 pieces 3/4 in. long by less than 1/2 in. wide--all in an oddly deep bowl. (I don't care about the shape of the bowl, it was just interesting.) I would have liked to taste the carrots, corn and potatoes better as well. 3/5 The main course: 5 lamb chops! my favorite meat other than bacon. Savory but could be better, and quite a bit of gristle and fat compared to the best I've ever had at Lyon Grille in South Lyon. 3.75/5 4/5 overall for food. It's too bad the actual food brought down the score because the service and ambience were exemplary. It's funny that this place literally promotes gluttony. Two signs, each with one word, "CRAVE" and "MORE," remind me of the dangerously beautiful Marlboro Man ads from the '60s and '70s selling death sticks. read more

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We gat there fairly early and we were seated right away. The first table had the sun shining in our eyes so we asked to be moved and the definitely accommodated us. Our waiter was on top of things. First time I got my drink just liked I ask the food was delicious. I had the chef choice 8oz sirloin and my husband got the shrimp which I have to say was very large and he got 12. And niether of us had any complaints. I would recommend it. read more

Last few times I went here with family, I recall them complaining that their iconic 'black rocks (TM)' weren't hot enough to keep cooking their meat, so that kinda sucked, for them I mean. I didn't order nor have I ordered that, I've exclusively ordered the 'Over the moons burger' (I think it's called..) which I personally am ok with, I just haven't ventured out with the meats. Also my father had complained once the clam chowder was too watery. Service was nice. read more

We have made this our stop every year for special occasions. Every time we stop in, we always have a large party and we do our best to notify in advance. Our Hostess and server at this most recent visit went far above and beyond. The food was absolutely amazing , but what we enjoyed was the amazing service and attention to detail . One of the things we have to be very careful about are the number of allergies that are group has , and never once have we had an issue . I am so grateful we have such an amazing service right around the corner . Looking forward to another good year read more

I really do like steak and I really do like cooking it myself, but the concept on the rock is very iffy. Super easy to overcook it sometimes make sure your teens know what they're doing/ or kids if they wanna try the Little Rock it's always a fun experience a little bit over price, but that's what you're going to get with the unique concept. The location was a lot better than the Sterling Heights and the servers were very nice. Check out black rock to cook on your own hot rock I don't recommend the sweet potato fries read more

Black Rock Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Novi, Michigan

Drove over a half hour to this location on 1/1/26 because we really wanted Black Rock. We thought they were closed at first because the open sign was off. Tried it and were surprised to find them open. We stood at the host stand for a bit and a waitress greeted us with "It's going to be a while," I responded "Hello," and she said "Like a long time, at least a 1/2 hour." We waited for a while and the restaurant was filthy and only 3 tables of people were there. We went next door and had a nice dinner at Kpot instead. I certainly wouldn't mind waiting, but I didn't want to deal with a bad attitude our whole meal. read more

This was my first time at a black rock. Immediately my eyes were watering and my nose was itching when we were waiting for a table. I knew the point of the restaurant but didn't know they would have NO apparent ventilation in the dining area for all the cooking smoke to go. We went at 9pm on a Saturday, maybe that's why it was so bad, they had been busy all day. It was worse than the smoking section of a busy casino. Thankfully, we got sat in a back area with a lower ceiling so there was less smoke than in the main area. Decided to tough it out. Service was fine but not amazing. Volcano shrimp was great for our appetizer. The chicken and shrimp Cajun pasta was incredibly spicy but good. The steak and lamb chop combo was fun to cook on the rock and a good price. The brownie sparkler tower was fun for dessert, the brownie did seem a little stale or just maybe missing the chewy wow factor I usually get from a restaurant brownie. Overall I was pleased with the experience and price of the food. I would visit again, but probably only when it's not busy and earlier in the day to avoid the heavy smoke. read more

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Came here for dinner and drinks after visiting the Battery Show at the nearby conference. Cooking my own steak pieces on the sizzling black rock was a cool and unique experience. The bartender kept the drinks coming and my water cup filled, which was needed after a long day and long conversations at the show. The place has an upscale looking dining room but with a sports bar feel. I liked the casual comfortable vibe and would definitely come again. read more

Black Rock Bar & Grill - Bar - American Near Me - Novi, Michigan

I love black rock and come here any time I'm in Michigan. Unfortunately we don't have them in Georgia. I just love the concept and execution of this restaurant. This visit was no exception. Fantastic service and fantastic four. If you have never been, basically this is how it goes. You order a steak and it comes out raw with a 750 degree rock to cook it on. You cook the steak a bite at a time. It's delicious. read more

Black Rock Bar & Grill - Ribeye, creamed corn and baked potato - American Near Me - Novi, Michigan

The steak is so amazing here and the experience of cooking it with the Black rock is very fun. Our server Saara was very nice and provided us excellent service! The place is clean and offers a lot of seating. read more

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CJ was a amazing server made our experience 10/10! Excellent service! Very pleased!!!!!!!!!

Mixed bag of an experience. Good: - food was good (burgers cuz we didn't want to grill our own food - did that once...epic failure) - The temperature in the restaurant was good Needs improvement: - well our server was nice when we saw her, it would be nice if she checked in more during the meal. She said her food down and promptly disappeared. We were missing something, and we actually had the flag down another server to go find her. I don't want her hounding us every two minutes but it's nice if a server checks in a couple minutes after your meal served to see if there's anything else you may need or if there's a problem. This was big reason why this experience got three stars. - The menus were sticky - My side salad came with thousand island dressing and the containers of dressing were sticky and nasty - The rolled silverware had a fork that was visibly bent in it read more

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Years ago we would frequent Block Rock for our "special" occasions. Honestly I can see how these locations are closing their doors. Just went to the Novi location and we'll be crossing this one off our list, restaurant was dirty, food took forever and was cold. I ordered the salmon and it was dry, my salad had brown leaves. Not worth their prices! read more

Are server Britney was amazing and really nice and the food was 10/10 really good. I always enjoy my experience Everytime I visit. And I would highly recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a fun place to have a beautiful steak!! Plus my girlfriend loves the fancy drinks! read more

Black Rock Bar & Grill - Are server Britney was great and food was amazing - American Near Me - Novi, Michigan

What a clusterfuck of a meal. I've eaten here a couple times before and have been impressed. That was not the case on Sat 2/3. The service was horrible. The manager seemed too busy to address my concerns. I made eye contact with him and tried to wave him down, but he ignored me. So here goes: 1) My sister-in-law's sandwich that was supposed to be grilled came out fried. When questioned, the server said "I guess I selected fried" and the receipt said extra crispy. I guess the stereotype that black people only eat fried chicken persists in 2024. 2) All of the appetizer soups and salads came out after our meals. It had to be pointed out to our server that we did not receive our appetizers. Honestly, who wants an appetizers after the main course. 3) I waited a while for my food (the fondue burger). When it finally arrived, the burger was cold and the cheese dip for the burger was solid. I literally turned the dish it was in upside down and it did not budge. The server offered to have the burger remade. I was over it at that point and declined. I know it was Saturday evening and can completely understand the restaurant being busy, but I cannot overlook the quality/service issues. I will not be back and will no longer recommend Black Rock when asked where to go for dinner ‍ read more

Black Rock Bar & Grill - Fondue Burger (inedible) - American Near Me - Novi, Michigan

We had dinner there this evening and when we walked in we immediately realized that the AC was not working. It was very hot outside and even hotter inside. We should have gone somewhere else just based on that. As we were shown to our seats we had to walk very gingerly because the entire floor was slick as ice from all the grease that had accumulated on the floor. Service was good as were my ribs but my wife's chicken Caesar salad was inedible as the chicken was overcooked and over spiced. I recommend that management invest in the building ASAP or this place will be history. read more

of February 25, 2025 I attended my sister's birthday dinner at this location. I had never been prior. It was a less than poor experience; one that resulted in my being completely vexed by the end of the dinner. Initially, the waiter was nice, but unorganized. He was unequipped to wait on large parties. I, along with the rest of the party, opted to have our proteins prepared by the cook. Their was 1 person who requested to cook their own protein. The food arrived and was completely unsatisfactory. Everyone's protein was extremely overcooked to the point of it being unappetizing. Additionally, the sides were cold. Half of the table sent their plates back, myself included. The manager (Sarah Hill) came to our table to offer an apology wrapped in excuses. They eventually returned each plate one by one. I patiently waited for the return of my food however, my plate never made it back to me. The evening came to a close, and the next thing I knew, I was being presented with a very large bill along with my to go boxes of cheesecake. I ordered 2 drinks that I indeed consumed and 2 slices of cheesecake to go (untouched), plus my dinner that I literally had 1 bite of before sending it back. When I told the manager that I never got my food back, she looked totally frazzled. Therefore, I told her not to worry about it, just kindly remove it from my bill. She did, yet failed to extend a level of service recovery; thereby also removing the charges for the cheesecake. Seeing as how it was 11:30 pm and I was going to have to leave their restaurant in search of dinner that I should have already had. I had just spent the past few hours grinning/baring their poor service and bad food gracefully. I wasn't rude and I didn't get angry until the manager refused to remove the cheesecake charges from the bill though, I told her that I no longer even wanted them. At that point, I was over the entire experience. Things escalated because it became clear to me at that point that the manager was ego driven to give me a hard time. I mean, why not remove the charge for the cheesecake that I didn't eat along with the food that I was unable to eat??? Anyway, my sister was also over it and decided to pay the bill, which included cheesecake that I did not eat. Before we left, the manager called the police on us, though the bill was already paid. The very next day I called the corporate office and left 2 voice-mail messages, my messages have gone unanswered. I called the Novi restaurant and spoke with Tori (aka TK) on 02/26/2025. He told me he'd speak with corporate to come up with a resolution. I told him that I didn't want a giftcard, as I do not wish to dine with them again. I haven't heard back from TK, so here we are. My advise, just go elsewhere. read more

I have heard good things about this place so when I saw they were open Christmas Eve, I posted a meetup group event. 4 of us showed. Service was average at best, late with drinks and mixed up running the bills. Food was just average and over priced for the quality. Campfire sweet potato was so cool that the marshmallows on top wasn't melted. Monster cheesecake was thick and looked like it was just frozen cheesecake and tasted like it also. Those who ordered burgers said they were not that great. Floor was slick where we sat. Place not busy at all which was a little surprising since other places I have gone on Christmas Eve dinner were busy since the choices are so limited. read more

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Very interesting place, it is famous for its steaks, but you cook it on a hot plate or hot stone. I actually had hard time cooking it, but it was kind of fun playing with it. Side dishes were just OK, I had pasta and rice, but they were just OK. Service was good. Price was OK. read more

Black Rock Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Novi, Michigan

Visited Novi BlackRock with a party of four. Our server ,Britney, introduced herself. She was friendly and pleasant. Britney was very knowledgeable about the menu and helped us with food and beverage choices. Britney was delightful each time she stopped at our table. The food was very good. An enjoyable evening! We will be back soon and will request our new favorite server, Britney! read more

These places always amaze me... They are packed, cost a lot. AND I have to participate in the cooking. What gives? I surmise that since it is almost done and you just cook it over a 700 degree lava stone people can say look how good I cook! It is a sense of accomplishment to see that sizzle piece of meat in front of you and you are the final step in the process. I will say everything was tasty, I even went for pretzels and fondue, and enjoyed that as well. A family of 4 will blow over the 150 mark, so be ready to cook and pay.... but you will enjoy it! read more

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This was a spontaneous date night on Wed night. We came for early dinner (before 5pm) and were the only ones there. We wanted to order steak and shrimp but apparently that special was only available on Thursdays. We said we would pay regular price and still were told that we can't order that combo. My husband ordered soup trio and although they were good, one of them (lobster bisque was cold). My steak was ok, nothing to rave about. read more

Black Rock Bar & Grill - Soup trio. - American Near Me - Novi, Michigan

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Location is great on 12 Mile Road, service was a bit slow but it was understandable due to the fact that we had a party of about 18 people. It was our Administrators (Property Managers) holiday luncheon. Food was great even though we had a limited menu due to our size. The appetizers were excellent. I highly recommend the spinach dip as well as the hot buttery pretzels with hot cheese. I ordered the chicken with bacon and parmesan cheese over mashed potatoes. Most of my coworkers ordered the sirloin that they had to cook on their rocks with garlic butter. I forgot to take pictures due to all the excitement of our party plus this was the first time in six months that I've seen any of my co-workers due to my accident. So I will be returning to take a lot more pictures. read more

Black Rock Bar & Grill - American Near Me - Novi, Michigan

Went here for dinner on a cold night. Yes, there was a wait and a line. I gave the lady my telephone number and she said that they will page us when our table is ready. She paged us 40 minutes later that our table was open. Be careful when you are walking in here because the floor maybe a little slippery from all the open cooking going on . The smell of all the meat cooking on that stone is delightful. I was excited to be getting ready to cook on a real hot lava stone, which was steamy hot. My sirloin came on a hot stone just a sizzling and smelling good. I had a side of zip sauce and garlic butter, which I applied to my steak and it kicked it up a billion notches. I sprinkled some black pepper and salt on it also. Drinks here was on point . My salads was fresh and crisp. I like French Onion Soup and it was served pipping hot. My loaded baked potato was a supporting star to the steak. This is an awesome date night idea, go check them out. read more

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This is the second time I've been to Black Rock and this time was even better than the first. We decided to come here for a relatives birthday and I'm so glad we did. We were lucky enough to have John take care of us today and he was very attentive, kind and caring which enhanced the experience. We decided to go for each person to have a 8oz filet mignon which we paired with house salads, clam chowder, mashed potatoes, a baked potato and sweet potato waffle fries. We were served the house salads first and we went with ranch and blue cheese dressing. The salads were fresh with a variety of leafy greens and ice burg topped with cheddar cheese and red onion. The clam chowder was excellently seasoned and the temperature was on point where it was warm but not too hot to handle. Next up the main event a trio of filet mignon all served on individual trays with the side filet on one side, the 700+ degree flat rock in the center and the garlic butter and steak sauce on the other side. Once all the trays were placed on the table John went over the instructions on how to get the filets to the correct temperatures for our individual takes which went medium, medium well and well. The filets were large, fresh and perfectly red and trio of real fine cuts. This was an exceptionally cool experience and my relative absolutely LOVED it! We all had a fun and unique dining experience. Then the finale...WOW the birthday dessert is a huge brownie with several scoops of vanilla ice cream, then topped with a marshmallow filled waffle cone and a mountain of whipped cream chocolate sauce and caramel drizzle. Its is extremely epic and was even delivered with a sparkler. It was a very cool and much appreciated birthday bonus. I'd really recommend this place for anyone celebrating a special occasion or looking for a good fresh cut of beef cooked to their liking. Nice job John and the Black Rock team read more

The evening of February 25, 2025 I attended my sister's birthday dinner at this location. I had never been prior. It was a less than poor experience; one that resulted in my being completely vexed by the end of the dinner. Initially, the waiter was nice, but unorganized. He was unequipped to wait on large parties. I, along with the rest of the party, opted to have our proteins prepared by the cook. Their was 1 person who requested to cook their own protein. The food arrived and was completely unsatisfactory. Everyone's protein was extremely overcooked to the point of it being unappetizing. Additionally, the sides were cold. Half of the table sent their plates back, myself included. The manager (Sarah Hill) came to our table to offer an apology wrapped in excuses. They eventually returned each plate one by one. I patiently waited for the return of my food however, my plate never made it back to me. The evening came to a close, and the next thing I knew, I was being presented with a very large bill along with my to go boxes of cheesecake. I ordered 2 drinks that I indeed consumed and 2 slices of cheesecake to go (untouched), plus my dinner that I literally had 1 bite of before sending it back. When I told the manager that I never got my food back, she looked totally frazzled. Therefore, I told her not to worry about it, just kindly remove it from my bill. She did, yet failed to extend a level of service recovery; thereby also removing the charges for the cheesecake. Seeing as how it was 11:30 pm and I was going to have to leave their restaurant in search of dinner that I should have already had. I had just spent the past few hours grinning/baring their poor service and bad food gracefully. I wasn't rude and I didn't get angry until the manager refused to remove the cheesecake charges from the bill though, I told her that I no longer even wanted them. At that point, I was over the entire experience. Things escalated because it became clear to me at that point that the manager was ego driven to give me a hard time. I mean, why not remove the charge for the cheesecake that I didn't eat along with the food that I was unable to eat??? Anyway, my sister was also over it and decided to pay the bill, which included cheesecake that I did not eat. Before we left, the manager called the police on us, though the bill was already paid. The very next day I called the corporate office and left 2 voice-mail messages, my messages have gone unanswered. I called the Novi restaurant and spoke with Tori (aka TK) on 02/26/2025. He told me he'd speak with corporate to come up with a resolution. I told him that I didn't want a giftcard, as I do not wish to dine with them again. I haven't heard back from TK, so here we are. My advise, just go elsewhere. read more