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.

I am happy to post this review since August is National Black Business Month, a time to celebrate…read moreand support Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in the United States. Good food is found at Jay Birds Bar & Grille located in Lathrup Village! So much so I dined here twice in one month with two different parties. Ironically, Brianna was our server both times. It's time to give her a raise for her hard work in serving. I had the catfish fillets, green beans and garlic mashed potatoes on my first visit and fried chicken wings and fries on the second visit. The food was well prepared with portions for sharing or a second meal at home. Note: Due to their limited seating, there is a 90-minute seating limit during busy times. Seating includes bar seating, pub tables and booth. Seating is not ideal for parties larger than 4. On my second visit, we had a party of 7 that we settled for two booths.

Service was top tier. Our server took great care of us. There wasn't space inside for our party…read moresize so thankfully the weather was perfect to sit on their outside patio. Until someone at the table next to us lit a joint, we truly enjoyed the outdoor space. My brother, however, warned me that the food was just meh and I find I will have to agree with him. The protein/meats were good. My problem was with the sides. I got the rice pilaf and green beans and I feel like it was false advertisement. The rice pilaf was just yellow rice. The green beans were canned, although the menu pic showed fresh. Both of them lacked flare or seasoning. I noticed the person we ate with ate all of his catfish but barely touched his sides (potatoes au gratin and corn) as well. Now my husband got the mashed potatoes and brussels. He raved about them. I grabbed a little of both to take home so hoping when I eat them for lunch tomorrow I'm as impressed with those as he was. Maybe they are the show stoppers?!? So the final factor is always whether or not it would return and I will say yes, there were several cocktails on the menu I really want to try. And it is conveniently located. I will try what our server recommended, the wings, and just keep it there.

Tasty Burgers in Dearborn is hands down one of the best spots around. The food is always fresh,…read moreflavorful, and made right every time. The burgers are juicy, well-seasoned, and you can tell they use quality ingredients. Service is quick and friendly, and the place has a great vibe. Definitely a go-to if you're craving a solid burger in Dearborn. Highly recommend!

just wanted to share a quick note based on my recent visits. The food here is honestly excellent --…read moreI absolutely love it and it's the reason I keep coming back. One thing I've noticed both times dining in is that tables around me were being cleaned with strong products while I was still eating, sometimes very close by. The fumes can be a bit overwhelming and take away from the experience. I completely understand the importance of keeping everything clean, and I appreciate that -- just hoping there might be a way to time it or adjust it so it's a bit more comfortable for guests who are still eating. Either way, I'll definitely continue coming back because the food is that good. Just wanted to share this in case it helps improve the dine-in experience.

Got a lemon drop martini and she made it just how I like...no rim, strong and delicious!read more

Was in the area on business and wanted to grab a quick lunch. When we arrived we were greeted by…read morethe staff. Restaurant was very clean and the manager came by to just follow up to make sure everything was good. I had the burger and onion rings, both were delicious. Great burger, highly recommend.

A very nice hole in the wall burger restaurant. Although I did carry out when I walked in the…read moreatmosphere was welcoming and fun with a couple of small tables in one corner, a radio playing some music, and somewhat retro decorations on the walls. I ordered a western burger with large fry, but removed the corned beef. The burger itself was delicious, the patties were well seasoned and cooked perfectly. They were quite juicy and melted in the mouth. The brioche bun was as expected, although it did get a little bit, soggy due to the generous amounts of sweet/sugary Kansas City style barbecue sauce, which was also delicious. The onion ring that was part of the burger was crispy on the outside and not too mushy on the inside just how it should be. Next time I'll add bacon and some jalapeños to the burger to balance the sweet barbecue sauce. The french fries were delicious, crispy exterior with soft, fluffy interior and just the right amount of salt. Although I did not order seasoned fries, I was very happy with the regular unseasoned one. I can imagine that the seasoned fries would be even better. Overall a great burger and excellent fries, I would recommend this to others.

Had a double mushroom burger with Swiss. The burger patties were nice and smashed. Swiss is always…read morea good pair with mushroom burgers. The toppings were "choose whatever you want", which I basically chose everything. Bun was nothing special. Service was friendly. Their special sauce, made from mayo and ketchup, was also just average. Overall a solid burger with good quality ground beef and no extra charge for toppings. $13 for the burger .

Excellent Burger joint! I was drawn to this business based on all the excellent YELP reviews which…read morewere well deserved in my opinion and my new YELP quest to find the best Burger in Metro Detroit. For my first visit here I got their basic cheeseburger where I added Bacon and a second patty upgrading from a 1/4 pounder to a 1/2 Lb burger. My Burger was cooked to perfection and probably the juiciest burger I have had in this area (get extra napkins(: ). It was very tasty and clearly in the upper echelon of the burgers I have tried. At $10.50 which included the two upgrades of bacon and 2nd patty was a deal in my opinion especially when you consider the quality of the burger. Relative to staff and facility, the staff was very friendly and checked in on me twice during my meal to include the owner which is amazing when you consider this is a counter order operation. Facility itself is clean and large with a lot of tables, both indoor and outdoor dining. This restaurant has an open kitchen/grill that is visible to the dining area offering great sight lines into their operation which I actually enjoyed. Overall a top shelf unpretentious burger centric joint. If you are into well made tasty burgers and are in the area than this is a must visit that should not be missed!

Good burgers. Friendly staff. Everything is made fresh. Cool vibe inside. Pertty reasonable…read moreprices. Fries are ok.

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.

Food do great it's bad. Bad because I can't eat there every hour. They put the D in delicious…read more Please accept call ins tho.

Food was on point burgers were fire French fries were hand cut and hot , onion rings were crispy…read moreand hot I appreciate the service

Plackard on main level either doesn't have the floor or it was overlooked by 2 people. We went up…read moreto the 3rd floor, then the 2nd, then the lower level/basement. It makes sense that it's in the basement. Owner is from NY and very surprisingly extremely friendly. Normally, he's in the back cooking, but his daughter hadn't arrived yet. Melvin (owner) had suggested the best bbq spot currently available bc he hasn't opened his own. Wing dinner comes with EIGHT WHOLE WINGS! The sheer amount of surprise and joy on my face had to be comical. I was so happy to get WHOLE WINGS. 2 sides come with it also. The wings were SEASONED wonderfully. The corn bread muffin (side 1) was sweet like i had hoped. Oddly, the greens (side 2) were slightly sweet. (I prefer a little bitterness so I can add vinegar, but that wasn't needed this time.) Plenty of turkey meat (?) throughout. My friend got the lamb burger. It is THICK/huge. Sauce was delicious. A little saltier than I prefer, but it would have been devoured had I ordered it nonetheless. I plan on returning to try at leaast the crab burger. This'll definitely be my return spot for my wing cravings though. 8 WHOLE WING & 2 sides for $22.99!

Great family owned restaurant that does KILLER burgers. The building doesn't allow signage so…read moreyou'll have to go to the lower level to find them. We have had the lamb and waygu burgers, along with the beef short ribs. Highly recommend giving them a shot.

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!!!