A fun sports bar in downtown Royal Oak, with more than the Stereotypical choices. They do have a curated cocktail list. I enjoyed both of the beverages I chose. I also really liked the Street taco options, with multiple choices available for vegetarians. Service was friendly and prompt. They were able to handle our group of Tene, that was split between two tables quite slowly. A good place to take a family or other large group. read more

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Average food. Was there this past weekend celebrating a friend's birthday. The service was good but surprised to see a "credit card" service fee added to my receipt. A bit of a surprise. First time for a restaurant. They automatically added a gratuity for the large party which was fine. I've had the Mexican food there and this time I decided to try the sushi. I should have stuck to the Mexican. I think the menu needs to be simplified. read more

We started with the trio dip appetizer, which ended up being the highlight of the meal. The chips were warm, fresh, and nicely seasoned. The queso had good flavor, but if it had been creamier and served hotter it would have easily been a 10/10. The menu concept was a bit confusing since it combines tacos and sushi, two very different styles, but I was open to it if the execution was strong. Unfortunately, it wasn't. Our table ordered the birria, mahi mahi, chicken shawarma, and carne asada tacos, and none of them landed. The rice was hard and cold, and after about an hour wait the food arrived cold overall and very underwhelming. I took one bite from two tacos and couldn't continue. Our server, Lilly, was the standout of the evening. She was attentive, friendly, and handled everything professionally. She shared that the manager would only allow 50% off the food, which felt disappointing considering how little was actually eaten. At roughly $50 per person, the experience didn't match the price point. Sadly, I won't be recommending this spot. read more

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The food was amazing! It was super fun to catch the World Cup game on the big screens! Such a great vibe! Thank you Lily for taking the time to chat with my daughter. I didn't feel rushed or neglected. It was the perfect balance! Thanks for everything! :) read more

Blind Owl Royal Oak - Sushi Bars Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Just came in for a drink and check out the place. Nice atmosphere, bar is nice and looks like they have space for live music also. Prices were reasonable, bartender was nice and attentive and food menu looked really nice. Nice selection of liquors and beer. Will for some come back again for some food. read more

Blind Owl Royal Oak - Old Fashioned - Sushi Bars Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

it was warm and sunny fall day, which is the perfect time to hit the outdoor dining scene in Royal Oak. But we wanted to try something new...and Yelp led us here. This place looks like it hops on a weekend night, but we were there for lunch on a weekday afternoon so it was pretty chill. Our server was Jeremy and he was great - friendly, detailed oriented, knowledgeable and attentive - we couldn't ask for anything more. We split the flautas and the fajitas and both were very good. I'm not sure how they seasoned the shrimp for the fajitas, but it was very tasty, which is good, because the chicken was a little dry. Overall, a really positive experience. And I can't forget this: several reviews I read before our visit commented on how clean the bathrooms were. I don't usually cover stuff like that in my reviews but I had to check these out...and they definitely lived up to the hype! read more

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If you're looking for a restaurant that has a wide variety of food options (quite literally nearly anything you can think of) this is the place to go! They have everything from tacos, pizza, french dips, monte cristos, sushi, burgers, shawarma, and more! No one will be disappointed! The many options made it a hard decision--I had originally planned to get sushi but it is only offered after 4 PM (same with the pizzas). However there were plenty of other choices available! I got the 3 taco plate, which comes with a side of rice and black beans. For my tacos I picked the lamb braisin' birria, roastin sweet pork, and the halloumi cheese and mango. They were all delicious--the halloumi cheese with mango one really stuck out to me! There is patio seating which is great for nice weather and there are multiple tables that can accommodate large parties of 8! I will have to come back about 100 more times to try the whole menu and I will! read more

Blind Owl Royal Oak - Sushi Bars Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

I've been here a few times, usually with a group of friends. While the vibe is cool, the place kind of lacks an identity. The menu is extensive but gives off the sense that the owners don't know what they want to be when they grow up. Sushi, tacos, sandwiches, etc so something for everyone but with that many things on the menu, can they really do it all well? The food I have had was okay, nothing that I would come back for again and again. Service is also hit or miss so be prepared for anything read more

Blind Owl has an extensive menu: sushi, tacos, burgers etc. I think that's pretty cool to have all of that on the menu. So this is a good spot if you're a Royal Oaker. The prices aren't stupid either. Dinner for two is around average and that's with a few apps, 6 tacos, and drinks. The server was super nice and the restaurant was open and clean... not a bad place to come eat if you're in the area. read more

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Went here a few weeks ago. Ordered the Trio and pineapple salsa, Hawaiian pizza with chicken, Philly roll with added cream cheese and scallions and house salad. $76.75 They do charge 2.9% credit card fee on your bill. Hawaiian pizza is good. Chipotle salsa is good. The Philly roll is yummy. House salad is so-so. read more

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I always go to the one in New Baltimore but was in Royal Oak on a Sunday early afternoon and seen they had a location here. I got what I always get for brunch the boom shakalaka burrito and it was fantastic here as well, actually bigger here! This location is much bigger and had plenty of space which was nice! My server was very good as well! Definitely recommend. read more

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This review is solely on the lack of service. I visited Michigan for a nephews graduation and me and my husband and the in laws decided to dine at this restaurant. First and foremost we were seated right away but to actually get our order was about 30 min. If it wasn't for us complaining I don't think we would have gotten served at all. Joey the bar tender was great and the only reason we actually got our order taken and delivered JOEY IS GREAT AND DESERVES A RAISE because he was the only one actually working him and the cook. The cook did mess up our order but Joey again fixed it. Thank you Joey because you actually work and do your job. For the other fat servers that can't moved their behind and work like you like the tips that this establishment makes you pay by force you'd have nothing because you are lazy and slow. If you're hungry and in need of food don't come here unless Joey is working. read more

"This was our second visit. We arrived at 11:30 A.M., and the place was almost empty--though I get it, it's a bit early for lunch. What frustrated me most was the sign at the entrance saying they add a 3% surcharge if you use a credit card, plus an automatic 18% tip, which really bumped up the bill. On top of that, the nachos were very salty and lacked both cheese and chicken. It also took about 35 minutes for us to get our food. That said, the steak bites were very good!" read more

I have been here twice now and I will say they have an EXTREMELY large menu which to me is pretty overwhelming. The menu ranges from sushi to Mexican food to pasta- it just seems like there is no one things that they specialize in and to me that's screams that all of the food is going to be mid- which to me it was. The waiters were all super nice and attentive which I appreciated. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor seating (in the summer) which is nice and the inside is spacious with a full bar as well. I will say the drinks are decent but the food is super mid :/ I had the tacos and they were just ok and the rice was not cooked fully. read more

The vibes of the place are nice. It's dimly lit and there are lots of tvs around. Almost like a sports bar, but a little more upscale. The pizza I ordered was okay, but it was a bit on the too oily side. The Swedish salad tasted good. My friend didn't really like her poke bowl though and realized that she only liked the place when she was drunk. So I'd say this place is more for vibes and drink rather than the food. Our server was really nice though and very friendly. read more

Blind Owl Royal Oak - Diavola pizza - Sushi Bars Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

We recently visited Blind Owl to celebrate a birthday with a party of 12. The food was excellent, and the waitress was incredibly friendly and attentive--truly the highlight of the night. The ambiance was nice as well, though the country music playing that evening wasn't really our style. Unfortunately, there was a mix-up with our reservation, which caused some inconvenience for our group. Despite this, the manager didn't offer any kind of gesture to make up for the mistake, which left a bit of a sour note on the experience. Overall, good food and service, but the handling of the reservation issue could have been much better. read more

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This is the Morrie, which closed. Very small private lot, nearby pay street and garage parking. Inside they made the Morrie look more like a club. The new menu centers on Japanese/sushi and Mexican, but the house specials are alfredo and french dip. The food is a little pricey. The bar menu is pricey and the tap list is small. The cocktails are all premixes, but priced as handmade. Service was okay. Not a huge fan. There are better options in Royal Oak and Ferndale. read more

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Friendly hostess and waitstaff, we were seated immediately upon arrival around lunch time on a Friday. Very extensive menu with a wide variety of options. Husband and i were both pleased with our drinks, appetizer & entrees. Portions are large for entrees. The establishment is large and has a very cool vibe, we will definitely return in the future to try more items off the regular menu as well as their brunch! Bathrooms were spotless, but it was like an icebox in there. read more

Pizza is a must have! I love the flavor of the crust, it's very thin and delicious. Definitely add the Swedish salad on the pizza (it comes with each pizza). It adds an incredible crunch and flavor. Pizza is great with or without though :) read more

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Still a great place to get some delicious food and listen to a great local band. I love that they open the windows and you can seat outside. Our waiter was in training but closely monitored by another staff member. We got our food fast and they checked on us often. read more

Blind Owl Royal Oak - Taco plate - Sushi Bars Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Wish my review was better, but unfortunately the heritage of mid experiences at this exact location continues with Blind Owl... Went in on a holiday and they were severely understaffed (one bartender and one server for the whole place). Even though it was less than half full, everything took forever -- we're talking like 20 minutes to take our order, another 20 minutes to get our first drinks... you get the point. Not the staff's fault but rather ownership/management for not planning correctly. Mexican food was alright (I had the street corn and chicken flautas). Cocktails were actually pretty decent. Unlikely to come back unless someone else I'm with really wants to check it out... read more

The mood was friendly and laid back! The services was pleasant and quick. The drinks were amazing with a twist on old favorites! I had the enchiladas and my friend had the fajitas, we were very pleased with our meals! I would like to go back and try other entrées on their menu! read more

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Food was great, our server Charlotte was amazing. Great music. Will take friends visiting.

Food was good and unique. Service friendly and attentive. Enjoyed our meal as first time visitors.

This place is kind of confused about what it is. Sushi, Mexican, craft cocktails, live music...it doesn't do a poor job at any of them, but not stellar at any either. Service at the bar was fine, food was okay but not great. House sushi rolls were flashy and over sauced but good enough for most folks I guess, they always seem to be fairly busy. read more

Came here for brunch last week and it was pretty good! I had the brunch burrito with sausage and honestly I couldn't find one piece in my entire burrito. The homestyle potatoes it came with were pretty good though! Inside of the place is cool and service was fine. Food wasn't mind blowing but everyone said their meals were fine, nothing to run back for. They do charge 18% tip no matter the party size (we were 3 people) so make sure you keep that in mind before you tip on top of that on accident. Love that they have a private lot as well. read more

The buildings by was very colorful nice food Good service the only bad thing is that hat My kids didn't like the burgers read more

They have a nice atmosphere and I love the wall art. This was my 1st time here. The food is really good and the service was ok. The menu is overwhelming, they offer soooo many things it's hard to decide what to order. The non alcoholic mule was pretty good and the roasted cabbage was excellent! I'll go back again just to give it another good faith effort. read more

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The prices here are kind of high, but they do have some specials that are reasonably priced. We had the taco platter. They do at the tip automatically and you just need to watch out and make sure that the doubly remind you. They also add an additional fee for using a credit card read more

I'd like to say the service was mixed. Our waiter was very kind, but was also forgetful and slow (it was not busy). On the flip side, the management was extremely friendly and quick to jump in without us asking. So, maybe the waiter was new or filling in. Not sure, so mixed overall experience. The food was mixed too. I got sushi and it was just ok. Better off getting that at a restaurant that specializes in sushi probably. The French fries with the burger was great. The salsa not so much. Wouldn't rule out going again, as maybe we just ordered the wrong items, but given that, also not going to race to go back. read more

We went on a busy Saturday night and were able to get a table and have excellent service. Our waitress was very helpful suggesting drinks and dishes, the drinks were fantastic and we were very happy with the food as well. read more

food was amazing we order family style salsa was smoky and different (ina good way ) waitress was very attentive . beautiful building and parking was a plus read more

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A friend and I were sharing fond memories of the Monte Crisco sandwich at Bennigan's. That trip down great sandwich memory lane prompted a Google search of Monte Criscos near me, which delivered a ton of restaurants in the search results. However, most of the restaurants listed served up a sad version of the Monte Crisco in my opinion because they all lacked a key feature- None of them were dipped in egg batter and DEEP FRIED like Bennigan's. Lo and behold and all thanks to sweet baby Jesus, one of the restaurants listed delivered on what was a deal breaker for me- The Blind Owl! The sandwich was delicious and exactly like Bennigan's. To top it all off the restaurant service and atmosphere was perfect. It was my first visit, but definitely won't be my last. read more

Blind Owl Royal Oak - The Monte Crisco - Sushi Bars Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

We joined the Blind Owl birthday club as advertised on their website. Went there for husband's birthday for the free entree as advertised. The waiters claimed they knew nothing about it and did not comp his free entree. Also online it advertised the French Dip on special with pint of beer. Waitress talked him into upgrading to mug of beer which unknowingly to us, it was no longer part of the special. I ordered two tacos. The carne asada taco had two very skinny strips of meat. It was the emptiest taco I've ever had. The Brussels sprouts appetizer was very good, thank goodness as that was most of my meal. Cocktails are very good. Good place for drinks and ambiance and maybe an appetizer. We won't be back due to false advertisement of the birthday club. read more

I came here with a group of friends for happy hour. The ambiance was very nice. The had $4 off drinks and appetizer's. The service was just ok. There were a couple of mix up's but the waitress corrected it. When it was time to leave they were setting up for a live band. It was around 8pm. I'd definitely go back to check out the live music. All the food was really good. Great sushi and tacos read more

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Food Good, Service Horrible. Avoid Jeremy at all cost. Rude, condescending, inattentive. and, a 18% mandatory gratuity to boot. Never had such poor service. read more

We came here on a whim and was told it was 50% ladies night - which we were super excited about. We got our bill for a couple drinks each and shared apps. - it was $300. They should explain that 50% only means the wine and certain cocktails. Other than that, the food was amazing. Cocktails were delicious and the staff were super sweet! I usually get a dirty martini with blue cheese olives, they were out - but the bartender (Aaron) handmade me some and brought them to the table! The atmosphere was similar to a sports bar with live music and TVs everywhere. The place looked clean and well organized. I would visit again and plan on trying more off the menu! read more

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Very friendly staff, Paige was very engaging. Helpful with our MANY choices on the menu. Definitely a place with tons of choices. I ended up getting the Monte Cristo, it was a very interesting take on the sandwich. That isn't a bad thing, it was actually very easy to eat and much more compact than I have had it other places. If you like Monte cristo's I definitely suggest that you try this. Comfortable for groups or just a fast lunch. Food was tasty. If I have any issues at all it would be the lack of parking. (It's a Royal Oak thing). They did have a lot next to the building but they turned it into a patio instead, but I can understand why. It would be very hard to monitor a free parking lot. read more

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Service was terrible. Can't comment on the food. After 1 hour and 15 minutes we didn't even get our appetizer. We left after reporting to manager and still no food or drink refills.​ read more

Went here to celebrate my birthday on a Saturday night. We started with TNT sushi, roasted brussel sprouts. Both of those are amazing!!! For entrées we got lamb birria taco, chicken shawarma and Carne asada. The Carne asada was TOUGH and the slaw had absolutely no flavor what so ever. The chicken shawarma was good but I'd only come back for the sushi and to try the desserts! read more