Johnny Black's is mine and my husband's go-to spot for date night. We always end up here, whether it's just the two of us or meeting up with friends before deciding where the rest of the night is going to take us. The loaded tater tots are hands down the best around. I've tried them at other places, but nothing compares to Johnny Black's. They're the one appetizer I keep coming back for every single time. The drinks are always made perfectly. I usually get a margarita, and it's consistently great. If you're a beer drinker, the beer on tap is always ice cold and exactly how it should be. The atmosphere is fun, the service has always been great, and it's become one of those places that feels familiar and comfortable every time we walk through the door. If you're looking for a great place to grab drinks, appetizers, and spend time with friends or your significant other, I highly recommend Johnny Black's. read more

I always enjoy eating at Johnny Black's. I haven't had a dish that I didn't like, and the prices are very reasonable for the quality of the food. The service is consistently friendly and attentive, and I really enjoy the ambiance. My go-to order is always the steak bites. Definitely a place I keep coming back to! read more

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Just providing the happy hour menu for review ;). Enjoy all and cheers! By the way, old fashioned cocktail is good and strong here. read more

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I eat here at least 2-3 times per month. Staff is great. Food is great for the most part. But... the turn around time in the kitchen averages for me, 30-49 minutes. Not great. The Parmesan fries are so salty. Oh my lord, I cannot stomach them most times. At one of their other restaurants, it's not as bad. But I think they don't realize how salty Parmesan is. Swap out for tater tots or don't upgrade from the chips. All that said, great place to eat. Just need to work on their food times. Ale and Eddie's blows them away. They are part of the same company. read more

We came as a party of atleast 10-15 on Saturday afternoon. Not sure if they were understaffed or just overwhelmed. I ordered two drinks and two waters at the same time. I ended up waiting over 30 minutes fora lemon drop and water not to mention the wait time on the food. There was no communication regarding the status of our orders. When I requested the manager we waited an additional 20 minutes only for him to be completely condescending and sarcastic once I addressed how unpleasant my experience had been. I do believe they are definitely racist and prefer to cater to other demographics. read more

Every time I go there, they are quick and haven't had any issues. Lots of menu options but as a pesto lover I am obsessed with the chicken belliago. SO delicious and would highly recommend. The noise level is not too bad because it's spread out pretty well. read more

My first time here and it was great! We had Karenina as our server and she was very nice and attentive. The prices were really good for the size and quality of food we got. We started with fried pickles, and then got the Dixie chick sandwich and the pecan chicken salad. We loved the food, and it came out super fast. The only possible downside is that it was pretty dark in there, it was a bit hard to read the menu. Overall great experience! read more

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Stopped here for a drink with a friend. First I would like to say the place does need a bit of a cleaning the staff were super nice full wrap around bar. But no security. A gentleman who was clearly over intoxicated was totally bothering my multiple customers and no one did anything. No one removed him or escorted him out. No one moved . So the guy just kept threatening customers. I felt unsafe and left will not return. read more

Had Brussels, shrimp tacos. Fish tacos, ribs and pretzels as an app. All were tasty at our table. There were 5 of us and Alisa, our waitress, was amazing. Very attentive and our glasses were never empty. Had a fun evening. read more

We went to Johnny Black's Taphouse yesterday and the food was delicious and service was great.! I We got the chicken piccata --very lemony. Loaded with capers...artichokes and mushrooms... and mashed potatoes! My husband got fish and chips and said they were very good as well! read more

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Had an excellent time here! Drinks, appetizers, and the main course all came out quickly and tasted great. The service and atmosphere were phenomenal the highlight of the visit. read more

Johnny Black's Public House - Sports Bars Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

If you like a hamburger, that is a Gordon foods frozen patty then you'll love this place. Funny I saw everyone getting burgers, but it was like a hockey puck and not good whatsoever. Just make a fresh hamburger for the price you're charging. read more

We had a retirement party and were so impressed with our experience. The food, service and atmosphere were perfect. I highly recommend Johnny Black's in Shelby Township. The appetizers were so yummy. read more

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Great location for food and socializing. Food and service are wonderful. I will be back!

Everything was good. It was a busy night! We popped in and got a table immediately. We all had something a little different, which was nice. Combinations of burgers, wings and fish and chips. All of the food was well cooked and delicious. We had a variety of beverages and everyone was happy. It is not a quiet place, nor should it be, it's a place to go and have fun, be boisterous and maybe watch a game. I need to remember about this place more often. read more

The first time I went here the food was great but we could hardly hear each other talk. Sports bars can get loud, but this... I've never been to a place that loud. We ordered DoorDash today and I had special instructions for a couple of orders. Apparently they didn't read those special instructions. I'll never order a delivery order again. At the end of the day, I would recommend doing takeout. That way you can check before you leave and you won't be deafened by the noise. Edited to add - I don't know how I forgot to mention the piece of lime sitting on one of my tacos that was either already squeezed or someone chewed on it read more

Johnny Black's Public House - Sports Bars Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

First time Saturday night . Nice place inside , a lot of TV's & high top tables . Hostess was nice , about ten minutes to be seated. Waitress was friendly & attentive . The food was Great ! The portions were a nice size with a fair price . Over all experience was a 10 . Will definitely be back to try some of there other delicious dishes . Oh ! Drinks were strong & worth the money . Nice job Johnny Blacks . read more

Johnny Black's Public House - Traditional wings . Pork sliders & parm fries - Sports Bars Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

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No unfortunately what's playing out? Here is the typical scenario with a well run restaurant that expands too quickly. Service quality is awful at this location. You affiliate locations are also not as well. Attended from a staffing standpoint as before. Typical read more

Service is always good here, but ambiance and food are hit or miss. This last time we went the food was spot on as well as the service and the ambiance / crowd. read more

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Avoid Johnny Black's Public House if you want a peaceful dining experience. The restaurant is obnoxiously loud, dirty and uninviting. Yes, it is a sport's bar but, why have multiple TVs blaring along with loud music? When you cannot hear your table mates talking, there is a serious ambience issue. As for the food, it is bad. Tasteless and mouth burning due to the "Chefs" overuse of salt. Once and done!! read more

Second time coming here this time I dined it. Went on a Thursday night but this place was super busy. Bar style, place was clean and staff was super friendly. I ordered the fish and chips I probably won't get again it was alright just not a fan of theirs. The sliders and tator tots were cooked to perfection super yummy and good. We also got the loaded baked potato delicious wish you got so much more. read more

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If you enjoy watching bartenders and servers on their phones, this is the place! Service was uninterested and my Wife and I waited and waited for what turned out to be subpar wings (frozen and fried?) It smelled like sewage as well which scared us off. Also noticed dust and grime as if it isn't cleaned. read more

Johnny Black's will always remind me of the prior place here, Big Boy's. However, walking into Johnny Black's leaves no trace of Big Boy's! Have ordered carry-out a few times from here and it has always been great. This review in particular we needed a memorial mass luncheon. We called all around town and no one had availability, thank goodness, Johnny Black's had our date free. I believe we worked with Ed and he was so helpful, especially in our time of need. They were so flexible and accommodating. No deposit was needed - went off the honor system that we were going to show the day of. We had around 35+ people and we all fit nicely into the alcove area at the front of the restaurant. We picked a set menu of 3 different options for the luncheon and was able to bring in homemade cookies for dessert. Our two waitresses were so attentive and friendly. Service was seamless and food came out decently quick. We were able to use another table to set up a memorial table. The food was delicious! Everyone seemed happy with their meals - our set menu included a burger, salad, and a wrap. The tots are the best though! During such a difficult time for our family, it was such a relief to trust in Johnny Black's to provide an amazing memorial luncheon and we didn't have to worry. read more

Like the new decor, they carry the NFL ticket and the service was great. What more do you need?

First time visit here & was a wonderful experience. I had the super tasty Bourbon Street Chicken Stir Fry & my son had the Baked Mac and Cheese, excellent! Friendly server. Highly recommend! read more

I like this place way more now, probably because I took my gma here on a whim when we were looking for a place to eat and she loved it!! We both got the fish and chips but instead of chips, we upgrade with loaded mash potatoes (it has bacon & cheddar cheese on top) and OMG its sooo good!! I need to take her here again soon. I wouldnt recommend the steak bites tho, I remember my dad not liking them when we went for my moms birthday. Everything else is pretty solid. read more

Johnny Black's Public House - Drunken Fish and Chips with loaded mashp potatoes instead of chips - Sports Bars Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

I've been a die hard Johnnys Go-er for over 7 years now and I love the establishment. The food, never disappoints. The staff is ALWAYS accommodating & the ambiance is my favorite. Im a sucker for a nice environment with low lighting. This place also serves up some of my favorite dishes. The steak frites are my GO 2! No going wrong with that zip sauce & the BRUNCH !!! Don't forget they have brunch!!! Good biscuits & gravy & mimosas. Check them out for any occasion! read more

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Was impressed Johnny Blacks just opened up and the staff was already on it. The food was outstanding to boot

I honestly place this establishment above most bars. Their food is consistently better, less greasy and outside of pricing on some things, it's fantastic. You must start out with the frickles. This is the only place where the batter isn't soggy and the pickles are crunchy. The Baja fish tacos are really good. I got them grilled rather than fried and I'm very happy with it. It's a delicious taco. The fish and chips were just ok. The batter or fish needs more seasoning. But again, if you're in a rush, they bring everything out so quickly and the food is on point. The frickles with the Johnny sauce will definitely make me come back. read more

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It took over an hour to get our food! we were told they were short staffed but people who arrived after us received their food. we finally requested our food be boxed up to take home. no sorry - how can we make it right. then when we got home - the chicken we ordered was not completely cooked. read more

Johnny Black's Public House - love getting undercooked chicken. - Sports Bars Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

Johnny Black's was jamming when I walked in. Almost every table was filled. If this were a weekend, it wouldn't be worth noting, but this was a Tuesday at 5 PM. I typically wouldn't get my butt off the couch to go out to eat on a Tuesday, but now I am rethinking that position. The locals obviously know something that I just learned today. The look and feel is what you would want from a proper pub. Seating is mostly set up for large groups, or for strangers to sit at the same table. This is the way it's done in Britain, and it's a cool thing to see here. Now that the world is opening up, why not interact with it? The beer selection is extensive and reasonably priced. Drinks showed up quickly. This is a moderately sized place, but the bar is not far from any table. And, what about the food? I'm glad you asked. This is what attracted me here today. Just about everything from steak to sandwiches and entrées are available here. There are a staggering number of options if you like tacos. The baked fish tacos were light and delicious, and I loved that they provided a little lime wedge for each taco. There is also a side of super crispy tortilla chips included with the tacos. I could probably eat a whole plate of these at one sitting. Their take on fried brussels sprouts is refreshing: they stir in hazelnuts and top them with blue cheese crumbles. My wife is not a fan of blue cheese, so we had them on the side. Unlike the sprouts at some places, they were not greasy at all. There was just enough crispiness without losing the awesomeness of the sprout. Like I said at the start, I don't normally eat out on a Tuesday. But, the next time I do, I'm probably coming back here. read more

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Bar is open until 2AM and the kitchen closes at 11PM. Thought there was one in Rochester hills as well. It's a big place. Football is all around the tubes. They have a ton of TVs here, over 20-25 all around. It feels like being inside of Bestbuy with all of the TVs blasting loudly and all on different channels too. Good for watching the game, bad for a meal. Ordered the bourbon Brussels sprouts and the Buffalo cauliflower, a Brookland's salad with blackened chicken and no, Caesar salad with grilled chicken. Their chairs at the low tops are peeling at the top, they are plastic chairs too. The Buffalo cauliflower is decent, a bit more crispy would make it better. Good seasoning though. The bourbon Brussels sprouts are good, like the Gorgonzola. The Brookland's salad is okay. Some bad lettuce in it. The balsamic mustard vinaigrette is not my favorite, way too sweet. The bourbon balsamic that was used on the Brussels sprout wasn't right for me either for my salad. Would recommend the red onions and the Gorgonzola on the side, there was way too much of both for me. Our waitress, Hallie was nice, patient and attentive too. read more

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Jonny Black's the ultimate destination for sports fans and food lovers alike. Super low-key but lively atmosphere, big-screen TVs, and a delicious menu, it is a great place to spend an evening with friends, family, or coworkers. The bar is well-known for its fantastic food, and it is easy to see why. You can't beat some of their lunch specials! I ordered a huge burger, tots, and a beer for under $12. The menu is diverse, with something to suit every taste and craving. From juicy burgers and crisp salads to hearty entrees and shareable appetizers, there is something for everyone. The portions are generous, and the quality of the ingredients is evident in every dish. read more

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This is a great "go to" spot of mine in the area. I work in the area so it's nice to have a spot that's open before 3 or 4. Pre COVID we came for morning mimosas to celebrate a divorce. They aren't open quite that early anymore, but I'm good with 11! I really miss being able to start our day drinking early! They have a decent menu and beer options. They are always a full house but you don't need reservations. The atmosphere is casual but classy. The service is always fast and friendly. read more

Johnny Black's Public House - Loaded tors. A bit skimpy on the toppings. - Sports Bars Near Me - Sterling Heights, Michigan

Went here for the first time with a girlfriend the other night to catch up. The place was pretty packed for a Thursday night but we were seated quickly and each ordered a drink. I ordered a Moscow mule and it was pretty good. For dinner I ordered the Dixie Chick. I asked for no tomato but it came with it anyways. Not a huge deal but when I pulled them off, it pulled most of the garlic aioli off as well. Sandwich was super warm and flavorful and the tots were extra crispy just how I like them. My friend ordered the perch with mashed potatoes and she said it was great and she would order it again! read more

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A co-worker and I stopped in for a quick lunch meeting and glad we did. The atmosphere was nice, friendly service all around, and great food! read more

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Every single time I order a carry out whatever I order that says it comes with zip sauce on the menu, they never put the zip sauce in the box. I learned to check my bag before leaving but even so it's so annoying to have to go back in and ask for it when it's supposed to come with it. This seriously happens every time. And when eating there it's like 50/50 if they bring it with your food, I find I have to ask for it a lot. Whatever it says on the menu is how it's supposed to come right? Their expo needs to be better with both carry out and dine in. A lot of my carry outs have been missing items but I see it on the ticket so I know it's not an ordering issue it's a kitchen issue! read more

Visited Johnny Black's on Auburn Rd. this afternoon. I asked the bartender to turn on President Trump's inauguraction. She told me she had to ask management for approval. Management approved it, but would not allow the sound. This was the President of the US inauguration ceremony!! How or why would you not want to fully televise this event?! Your restaurant...your choice, but how unpatriotic!! read more

Great place to eat a variety of foods where ppl can vibe party and enjoy the gaming world. Service good but busy.

Sunday i went here w/ 3 others. The service wasn't that great. It was about 7pm or so. 2 random ppl walked up to the table separately to get us to place a bet and download the betting app. I wasn't happy cuz each time, I thought they was our waiter. Then when we got seated the table was dirty and we had to wait for the hosted to wipe it off. When the waiter finally did come she said "have you been helped yet?" As if they dont know whats going on... it was not busy at all in there. I've seen it busier. I asked for a round of waters b4 we ordered & she kept forgetting the 1 . Then my man & I ordered the same drink. Only for them to size them different and have different things in them. It was odd. The waitress was sitting at a table on her phone often near by. The main thing that had me bothered was the chicken pasta had little to no chicken. And the chicken was small diced pieces instead of sliced. Ill never order it again. read more

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