Big fan of this place. Had several dishes here always above average and every server I've had here…read morehas been wondeful.

This place astonishes & pleases us every single time we go--it really is a top notch restaurant…read more Friendly staff, great cocktails, very delicious food. They had several spritz cocktails available, and they are so good & refreshing in hot weather! Mine was great. We shared the arancini, which was quite large & very good--the red sauce it was on was a little spicy & really suited the arancini. Loved it! I had Ravioli stuffed with shrimp & scallop with clam & white wine sauce , which I'd had several weeks prior, & really hoped was still on the menu, as they do seasonally change it up. It was so delicious! I ate & savored EVERY bite. My husband had the short rib ragu, Paccheri, they generally have some variation on this dish & he just loves it. The meat was fall apart tender & the sauce was a little spicier than it is sometimes, but he loves it that way. We also shared a desert that was wonderful--cream puff type pastry (choux) strawberries & cream. Beppe is a local favorite for us--always a stand out great meal & great service!

My friend heard about The Oak Parker from another friend, so we decided to give it a try and now I…read moretotally understand the hype. Walking in, there was very limited seating and about an hour wait, which clearly showed how popular this spot is. Thankfully, the hostess told us about their basement bar area where you can grab drinks and snacks while waiting. The downstairs area had such a cool speakeasy vibe dark ambiance, vinyl music playing, and honestly the perfect date night atmosphere. The drinks were REALLY good, and you can also order appetizers down there. Once we made it upstairs, we grabbed bar seating and talked to a few people around us who all said this was their favorite spot. Our bartender was amazing -- super attentive, explained the menu well, and gave great recommendations. We ordered the wings (perfectly seasoned and so good) and the chicken sandwich with buffalo added for a little spice... absolutely delicious. I also tried the pistachio martini, and wow definitely one of my favorite drinks I've had in a while. Overall, such a great experience from the atmosphere to the food and service. I'll definitely be back, and I've already been telling all my friends about this place!

I'd been invited to a house music night. Upon walking in, I almost thought we were in the wrong…read moreplace! Upon entry, we saw a quaint restaurant. Then someone politely said y'all must be looking for downstairs. Sure were! As it turned out, we were escorted downstairs to what people refer to as the Vinyl Room. The vinyl turntables that night were replaced with computerized ones. The vibe was unsurpassed and the drinks were tasty. I'll be back when I need the good time again.

A good place to enjoy an evening dinner. When weather is nice out there is open air dining…read more Waitstaff was attentive. Food was pleasant. Atmosphere is retro.

What I really like about this place is the service. Everyone was just so nice and attentive to us…read more We all really enjoyed it. Food was good too, especially liked their Tachos appetizer.

Love this place. Great to meet up with a group as everyone orders their own food whenever they…read morewant. Little difficulty with folks who aren't as tech savvy as there are not servers or menus but if you don't want a typical restaurant experience where you have to wait for everyone to arrive (you know you have those friends that are always late for everything!) to order this is your jam. Food has always been good and their drink selection is as diverse as you're going to find in the craft beer scene today. Yes, 1/3-1/2 of their taps are IPA's but that's what you people have done to this world.

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.

My family and I went here for the first time (for a lot of us) to celebrate my uncle's 60th…read morebirthday and it could not have gone any better. The atmosphere and vibes from the restaurant and staff were great! The food and drinks were fantastic: we had items ranging from burgers (the 3am burger is a local favorite and for good reason) & fries to pizza and onion rings and even a surprise birthday dessert they included at the very end. Also want to include the amazing service as well from our waitress Kelly. She went above and beyond to help and make sure our group, which was about 9+ along with two babies, were doing well and everything was made to order. She helped up kick off the memorial weekend on a great note and I know we'll all be coming back very soon!

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.

The food here is really good from the sandwiches to the bbq plates. You definitely leave here…read morefeeling very full and happy afterwards! There's a good selection of beers and cocktails as well. If you're looking to host a larger party for a birthday or any other get together, this is a great spot. There's lots of options on the menu and a more private dining room near the back of the restaurant for larger parties.

Very nice casual atmosphere with indoor and patio seating. I enjoyed a Wit arms wide open beer with…read morea whiskey brisket burger, and hot honey brussel sprouts. Churro porter for dessert finished the meal off nicely. I sat at the bar, and the bartender was quite busy on a weekend afternoon, but I got my drinks and food quickly and correctly, so no complaints

My wife and I were in Ferndale for a meeting and decided to have an impromptu dinner date. Since…read moreneither of us had been to Barrel House before, we thought we'd give it a try--and we're so glad we did. We entered through the back entrance and were immediately greeted with a warm welcome. We quickly found a table for two, and our server was attentive from the start, bringing water right away, answering our questions, and walking us through the wine and beer selections. My wife ordered the Beet & Salmon Salad, while I chose the Crispy Chicken Club with white cheddar and house-smoked bacon. The sandwich was absolutely incredible--hands down the best crispy chicken club I've ever had. The chicken was perfectly crispy, and the combination of flavors was outstanding. I also stole a few bites of my wife's salad and was pleasantly surprised by the yellow beets. I'd only ever had red beets before, and both varieties were prepared beautifully. The salmon was cooked to perfection and paired wonderfully with the fresh ingredients. Between the excellent food, welcoming atmosphere, and friendly service, this turned out to be one of the best impromptu dinner dates we've had in quite some time. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and are already looking forward to returning to explore more of the menu. Highly Recommend!

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 $$

The establishment had a great feel to it. It is sophisticated and kitschy as well. They played…read moregreat music, which added to the overall ambience. The service was excellent and attentive. The food was extremely tasty. The chicken bao was very good and the general bao was out of this world. The tomato soup had hints of Indian spices and was warm and flavorful. Will definitely be back.

I love that someone brought this concept to Michigan. It's the kind of place that can help elevate…read morethe local dining culture and create a unique experience. The service was excellent, the atmosphere was well executed, and the wine and liquor selection was impressive. That said, the food and cocktail program felt overly complicated at times. The fat-washed whiskey seemed more focused on technique than flavor, and some of the menu choices came across as pretentious rather than innovative. The steak frites were underwhelming. The steak ate tougher than expected and felt more like a lower-grade cut than what I'd expect at this price point. The chicken in the bao bun was overcooked and tough in the center. There were also some operational issues that affected the experience. The music coming from the kitchen competed with the dining room music, creating an unnecessary distraction. The biggest drawback was the value proposition. Leaving with a $200 bill made it difficult to overlook the inconsistencies. I believe this place has real potential, but it would benefit from simplifying some of its offerings, improving consistency in execution, and focusing its creativity on a few standout menu items rather than trying to do too much at once. With those adjustments, it could have a strong future and significant room for growth.