First Watch

Dining in and delivery has proved to be delicious, quaint and quality with staff and menu. Fresh…read morejuices are always a healthy, welcomed option for someone that doesn't drink, "Pop"... hehe Everything I've had has kept my interests and I'll keep coming back for more. Well done, OWL be seeing you!

This place was Wow!!!! We have been wanting to try this place for so long, but it never worked out…read moreuntil this weekend, and yes, we will be back with the rest of the fam! The people working here were so friendly and personable with literally everyone that walked in the door. The service was top notch. It is also the most adorable place giving vibes of Lamy's food counter at Henry Ford Museum. I loved all of the options on the menu and it was so hard just picking a couple items to try. We had chicken tacos. They were so good and so fresh, I loved the sauce on top. Honestly, I am not sure if it was cheese or a sour cream type mixture, but it was creamy and flavorful. I also had the torta which was absolutely incredible. It had the same chicken as the taco. The chicken was slow cooked or stewed and shredded and was so flavorful, like a homecooked chef's kiss. The bread was fresh. I loved the sauce poured over it, making it a dipped and soaked sandwich. The carrots and cilantro, sliced radishes and sliced fresh jalapenos added a level of crunch, freshness and deeper flavor profile. I would want to get this every time. We also tried their delicious "curly" fries, which were like julienned shoestring fries fired fresh. It seemed like every dish was made fresh and right in front of you. So worth it, plus the prices are great. I would love to try their fried chicken plate, their breakfast sandwiches, and their other desserts. We talked to the man behind the counter who seemed like maybe a manager. He gave us their famous chocolate chip cookie to try. It was fresh baked and delicious. I would love to take home more of those. It looked so simple but was better than many bakeries specializing in cookies alone. He also gave us an second order of fries to take home with my leftovers, just top notch kindness and service. This man told us that OWL owns other restaurants and we would probably like them. I am open to trying more of their group but I do want to return here. This is one of those diners you would find being profiled for best kept secret or gourmet home cooked foods under the guise of fast food.

Seating

Best breakfast sandwich everrrrrr

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Beppe

4.4(181 reviews)

2.6 mi

This place is a must-try! The restaurant offers a non-pretentious atmosphere while delivery food…read morefit for a seemingly fancier place. To start, the Amaro Soda ($6) offers a nonalcoholic, botanical sparkling beverage perfect for a hot day! The Wagu Beef Carpaccio ($24) is almost melt-in-your-mouth tender and perfect for sharing. If you are a bread lover, order the Sourdough Bread & Butter ($6). It is definitely carb-worthy!! Moving on to main dishes, I had the Risotto ($27) and my husband had the Paccheri ($34). The risotto was cooked to perfection and topped with a delightful roasted tomato/olive medley. My husband's meal was fabulous--I believe I will order it the next time O visit. Dessert? We opted to share one scoop of the Lime-Cucumber-Mint Sorbet ($7). This is a dairy-free option, so the texture is slightly grainy compared to ice cream, but the flavor was perfect for summer. The staff members were pleasant and knowledgeable, our water glasses never were empty, and the food was spaced perfectly. We will be back!

Food: you should start with the sourdough bread and butter, it is excellent. Follow it up with the…read morepork belly(the white beans were as good as the pork). And get the calamari, the frise and endive salad sort of dwarfed the calamari but it all tasted pretty good. I got the ricotta gnocchi, this was by far the best bite I had here. The burger looked and tasted good but the fries were even better! Decent drink selection as well. Service: friendly, prompt and they make good recommendations. Ambiance: I've never been to Italy so I'm just pretending this is what a small restaurant in Italy might feel like. Definitely worth a visit!

A view of the bar during a late lunch.

Spaghetti ft clams

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I'm always a fan of fish and chips. These were great, especially the "chips" and the sauces.

Oak Parker

4.6(216 reviews)

2.0 mi

This was my first time here and I really enjoyed it. The restaurant has a good, casual vibe with a…read morenice patio, full bar and a laid-back atmosphere. The parking lot is pretty small, but the service was good and the staff was friendly and welcoming. I ordered the wings with their special rub sauce along with fries, and everything was really good. Definitely a solid spot to come after work, grab a drink and chill, or just stop in when you want a good bite to eat without anything too fancy. I had a great experience and would definitely come back.

As a massive pastrami enthusiast, the Jenny Fix from Zingerman's is my absolute favorite sandwich…read morein the world, and I used to have it shipped to my office when I lived in LA. So I was incredibly excited to try The Oak Parker. I'd heard they make their pastrami in-house, which is a refreshing change of pace since most local spots (Zingerman's included) just use Sy Ginsberg. I ordered the Rachel, but unfortunately, it just didn't work for me. The pastrami was way too dry and honestly tasted much more like corned beef than true pastrami. On top of that, the Gruyère cheese didn't complement the meat well at all, leaving the overall composition of the sandwich feeling just okay. I really wanted to love their take, but this one missed the mark.

Bar

Grilled Reuben

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Jim Brady's

3.8(646 reviews)

3.4 mi

I was in the mood for a hamburger and decided Jim Brady's was going to be the place…read more Historically, I enjoyed the inferno burger-- this burger was removed for whichever reason; however, it was back as a special! I ordered the inferno burger without hesitation. It was as I recall, a nice meat patty, with the bacon, crispy onions, spicy aioli and just wonderful. I hope they will soon add it back to the menu. The draft beers and craft cocktails were tasteful. I literally called my sister and said the burger is back you can go back and try it haha! Until next time Jim Brady!

Came here for a quick lunch and was met with exceptional service and hospitality. Have been here in…read morethe past for dinner (birthdays and events) and it can definitely get busy! Our food came out quick and first couple bites were good. Only thing bad about the sandwiches/burgers were that they fell completely apart after a couple bites.

2.9 mi•Downtown Royal Oak

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North End Taproom

4.5(62 reviews)

It's been about a year since I've been here and the concept of this place still just blows my mind…read more It runs very well, and pretty much no staff. The business model is genius. A hostess who takes your money and gives you a bracelet, automated beer, and you use your phone to order from the kitchen, they text you and you go get your food. I wondered many times how they could serve alcohol and not monitor how much people were drinking? So I asked. The host is in the front said at the end of 32 oz is your bracelet will not work and you need to come up and see me to reset it. I guess that's how they would monitor whether or not someone could get another 32 oz? I'm surprised not more places have copied their business layout. With the new generation, this would be the place to go, you barely have to speak to anyone except for the people you're with.

North End Taproom is a great addition to downtown Royal Oak!…read more This self serving bar is a brilliant idea and top notch implementation. They have simple pricing per ounce, a self serve with wristband model, and don't accept tips. Also, there was a great variety of Michigan beer, cider, and wine to taste. It was so nice to get up and pour our own drinks throughout. The food menu was small but mighty. My group has never been disappointed by a food order here yet! My go to are the fish tacos. They were delicious and fresh. As for the sides, both the fries and chips are a knock out! To top it all off, this place has games! There was a variety of card and board games. My group ended up with Codenames; a classic. RUN don't walk to North End Taproom!!!

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Vinsetta Garage

4.0(2.2k reviews)

1.9 mi

The food was great! The server was really good! Bad experience overall - AC was not working,…read moreentire restaurant seemed to be in the upper 80's temperature wise.

I recently left a "far from favorable review" regarding my most recent experience with a friend…read more(who's never been, for her bday.) Due to poor service... A GM?/owner? reached out to me. Personally. He DEF went above and beyond to apologize, though it was not expected nor necessary. So thank you again, Erich!! YOU are why people return. ~Elaine D.

Waiting area. Very comfy and relaxing

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Margarita with tajin

Brown Iron Brewhouse Royal Oak

4.0(329 reviews)

0.0 mi

Great place to bring friends and groups. Love their vast draft selection…read more They have a full bar. New Tex mex menu with Happy hour M-F 4-6pm. Love that they have a parking lot. The chili was loaded which I appreciate, but it fell short as a "chili". It's much more soup like, not a thicker, stew type. 6/10 They also serve pozole! Rangoons were really yummy!!

Ample parking outside and inviting interior for watching a game or just casual hangout. Staff was…read morevery friendly and attentive to us. Definitely worth visiting for the brisket. Had the Whiskey Brisket Burger featuring a custom-blend beef patty topped with smoked Gouda cheese, tender Texas beef brisket, crispy onions, and a house-made Traverse City Whiskey BBQ sauce. The brisket made this one of the tastiest burgers. Highly recommend

Mexican Hot Chocolate Cake!

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Honey Sriracha Wings!

Barrel House

4.5(67 reviews)

4.7 mi•Downtown Ferndale

I had never been here before. I live in the neighborhood and wanted to give it a try! I was meeting…read morea longtime friend (after a hiatus) for dinner, so we had a lot of catching up to do. Our server was so nice and understanding about the vibe we had and gave us enough space to chat and not make us feel rushed (there weren't that many people in the restaurant at the time). The food was decent (4 star) but the server we had made this a 5 for me.

Recently went to attend a meetup here. Had to wait around 30 minutes as a huge party was clearing…read moreout. The inside is no frills but service was excellent with our waitress handling multiple checks. My jerk chicken dish over rice was a bit dry and too mildly spiced for my liking. The sesame wings were delicious. Beer selection was superb. Very casual vibe with ok food. Recommend $$

Interior

Sesame Chicken Wings

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Mezcal & Chill

Red & The Wolf

4.3(86 reviews)

2.4 mi•Downtown Clawson

Our group of 3, first time dining at Red and The Wolf in Clawson…read more I think we ordered one of everything and every bite was followed by: "Wow, this is so good" or "Oh my gosh, you have to try this"! Highly recommend appetizers the Szechuan Spare Ribs, the Broccolini and you must have The Bao Sandwiches. Dinner Swordfish, Roasted Red Pepper Pasta and definitely get the Elotes Caesar Salad. Rice Pudding with toasted Coconut and Mango for the perfect ending! No matter what your selection the Chef has a way of elevating the taste to something delicious! Our Server Claire was fun and had all our dishes perfectly timed. Dining room and bar area had a relaxing vibe. Restaurant and bathrooms were spotless. No driving around to find a parking spot, they have their own lot. Seriously, cannot wait to return and experience more dishes. 10 out of 10

Came here on a Saturday night, about 2 hours from close and not super busy! Should be, as the…read morequality of food and the ambiance there is very nice! Comfy booth, with some limited outdoor space. We first tried the bao duo appetizer and it was very flavorful and a good amount of food to split for two. We got Szechuan and Peruvian chicken, and each had a distinct and delicious flavor. I'd love to try more as I think the bao is a great canvas for flavor. Smash Burger was very good. Juicy and a bit fatty but very rich, and the fries were delicious as well. McDonald's shape but very much elevated. Came with a delicious aioli dip, which I could not get enough of. We wanted dessert but after a 20 min wait we were told the chef wasn't happy with how it turned out so decided he couldn't serve us that. No worries and appreciated the honesty. Food came out quickly, and waited was on top with the water. Reasonable prices and small menu make me want to try the other options knowing they're as well thought out as these dishes. Definitely worth a try!

2.9 mi•Downtown Royal Oak

Grandma's house

Smash Burger

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Johnny's

4.3(206 reviews)

Locally owned & operated

Eco-friendly

Ambiance is great. Sunday night; so there was music which…read morewas a lovely addition. No cover which is always nice. Food was very good!!

Great food. Wondedful drinks. Attentive but not intrusive staff. Perfect I am going again tbis…read moreweekend and am excited..

Lead Horse

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Big C.

1 year ago

Went here with my friend, and mind you I've never made a review of a restaurant in my life but I was so greatly disappointed that I just had to leave this here. We had 1 napkin each basically, the ketchup wasn't even opened and my coffee was so watered down. Completely flawed. No regard or care. Then we get the food. Both of us were greatly displeased. It was disgusting. Didn't justify all the other flaws. Oh and not to mention the cups were dirty. Biggest disappointment ever. Do not go here. read more

Eldad S.

2 years ago

Love this place great service . Good food .Clean restaurant. A fine way to start the day . . Oh and they actually cook with real Eggs NO fake carton eggs . And the pancakes are delicious. The salad is Fresh. The coffee is better than leading coffee shops . I Love this restaurant chain concept . "Keeping it Real." read more

C J.

6 years ago

Love their newest location out here in Royal. I went yesterday for lunch and as always they didn't disappoint. Their new Salmon Bagel was unbelievably good and as always the service and atmosphere was great. read more

Stacie K.

4 years ago

They put too much importance on door dash orders and neglect the patrons inside. First and last time coming here. Waited over 30 minutes for my breakfast. Not worth it, go somewhere else. read more

S A.

4 years ago

1.5 hour wait and one hour for food and they don't take reservations. Hard pass. We left.

Jarod B.

Elite 25

401

2 years ago

The Tuscan frittata was delicious, and the service was great. The ambiance was also great!

Julia P.

5 years ago

Great meal. Try the fresh juice. Go on the app to get seated as soon as you arrive.

Ashadur O.

5 years ago

The food was too salty. Couldnt eat it.

First Watch - cafes - Updated September 2026

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