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 $$

This is absolutely one of my most favorite brunch places. Their food is delicious and they serve…read morequickly. Good drink options as well. Friendly staff. Great service and delicious food. Shout out to Josh and Shelby as well.

We always a have a good time here. It was busy and bustling on a Sunday during brunch but we…read moreusually get seated quick! We had $6 mimosas (always sub pineapple juice mix). Every thing we ordered was great! The sausage gravy was soooo flavorful! The garlic aioli can be out on anything! And $3 mimosa refills Will keep us coming back. They have great happy hours and during the week it is a chill lowkey place to meet up with friends.

Great service sitting at the bar for an early afternoon brunch on a Saturday! Drinks were…read morewell-made and the food was delicious. Good portion of shrimp in the appetizer spicy Shrimp and the dressing on the mixed greens served under the shrimp is to-die-for! I wanted a bowl to take home. Lol Great spot in downtown ferndale. Will be back!

While I Absolutely loved the food. Our fresh squeezed orange juice and mimosas were not tasty. Very…read morebland. But the French Toast was the best!!

I recently stopped by The Corner Grill, Bar + Game Room with a coworker who was celebrating his…read moremom's birthday, and let me just say -- the energy in that place is a whole vibe. From the moment we walked in, you could feel it. Great music, lively crowd, and just an overall fun atmosphere that makes you want to stay awhile. The food coming out of the kitchen looked amazing -- everything was plated beautifully and smelled even better. Even just watching dishes hit the tables around us had me planning what I'm ordering next time. What's cool is I'm actually in the area pretty often on Sundays because I go to a laundromat nearby, and it always looks like they're hosting a really solid brunch crowd. After seeing the vibe firsthand, I can definitely see that being a go-to brunch spot. They also keep things exciting throughout the week. Every Thursday at 7 PM, they host trivia with Jonathan from Quizzo -- six rounds covering different topics with chances to win prizes like gift cards. That's the kind of midweek plan that turns a regular Thursday into something to look forward to. And if that's not enough, axe throwing is part of the experience too, in partnership with Detroit Axe Ferndale. Axe throwing has seriously become one of the most fun social activities out right now, and having expert Axe Masters guide you through it makes it even better. There's nothing like that satisfying thunk when the axe hits the target. Between the food, the drinks, the games, and the overall energy, The Corner Grill is more than just a bar and grill -- it's an experience. Definitely a spot I'll be back to.

This is such a fun concept. Part sports bar, part games room, part axe throwing place. There is a…read morelot going on and somehow it all works. The food is not the main attraction here, but we thought it was surprisingly pretty good. The burger was perfectly cooked and seasoned. The garlic green beans were delicious, but the portion size was comical. There were seven tiny green beans on the plate. We did order a second round to get our fill of veggies. They have a "gamemaster" who helps you select from the hundreds of games they have available. You can reserve a game table online in advance for $3 per person and that reserves you two hours of game play time. The restrooms are a little nightmarish. Literally in a dark, damp basement. Other than that, really enjoyed our evening here.

Visited this place for the first time. It instantly became…read moremy favorite breakfast spot in the area. Great food, great service. Best steak and eggs I've had in a long time. Will be a regular spot from now on.

The Fly Trap is one of our favorite spots in Ferndale, and we make a point to visit as often as we…read morecan because we love supporting great local businesses. The service is always friendly and welcoming, and the food is consistently amazing. My personal favorite is the tempeh burger, the homemade tempeh is absolutely delicious and unlike anything you'll find at a typical diner. The salads are also fantastic, fresh, and full of flavor. One of the things that really sets The Fly Trap apart is all of their hot sauces and jams. Ferndale is lucky to have this local gem. Highly recommended!

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.

We liked Jim Brady's, the service was excellent and attentive. We did think the food was a bit…read moreoverpriced for what you got. The food was tasty though, we liked the chicken sandwich more than the burger. Overall, it was good but the value for dollar is questionable.

Adorable brewery with good food and excellent beer. I ordered a flight and liked everything on…read moreit. I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the fruited sours- which I generally don't like. The pizza was excellent! Tasty and filling. Overall a great place to connect with friends and try unusual but delicious beers.

I stopped by The Ferndale Project on a Thursday afternoon around 2. There were plenty of open seats…read moreand the overall atmosphere felt relaxed and chill. This is an order at the counter spot, so you grab a menu, place your order up front, and they give you a buzzer when your food is ready. I ordered a drink and the chicken Caesar wrap, which came out to $21. The chicken was grilled really nicely and had a lot of flavor. The wrap also comes with a jalapeño Caesar dressing, which initially threw me off since I am not a spicy person, but it ended up being delicious and not spicy at all. I stayed until about 5:30 and more families started coming in and there were quite a few kids around. There is a small playpen area for kids that is not padded, and watching a two year old climb around with no adult looked like a lawsuit waiting to happen. Overall, I had a good experience. The food was solid, the vibe was nice, and I would definitely come back again.

Only place around to get quiet, peaceful rest from the day. Great drinks and soothing vibes.read more

We stopped in on a Saturday evening and this place was already busy and packed. Luckily, we found a…read morespot at the bar where service was a little slow but friendly. My espresso martini was simply average. However, my husband's drink was absolutely delicious. It was called a Naruto's Express.