Great atmosphere, drinks, specials and fantastic service - you know great family ownership as soon as you walk in the door. Pickle Pizza, Club Sandwich, the Turkey Ruben - all fantastic!! read more

First thing we are greeted with is the owner screaming "BACK UP!" In our faces... Not cool at all. We were trying to find our friends we were meeting up with and he was probably the rudest owner of an establishment I've ever met. Very condescending when nobody asked. The waiters and servers were very kind and accommodating however, so that at least made up for their boss's terrible behavior. read more

If I could leave 0 stars I would. Came in with friends to watch the lions game immediately got rude attitude from the older man. Old woman with grey hair and glasses would not leave me and my friends alone and there was always an issue. Me and my friends decided to leave after that. Was extremely rude and will never be coming to this place again. Go somewhere else. Unprofessional and rude/bad management. Not welcoming and bad experience. read more

We came here to celebrate a Sunday afternoon and were greated warmly by the staff. Theresa was a ROCKSTAR, allowing my husband to put on a soccer game in the middle of lions football. It's her birthday and she has been a bundle of entertainment. Don't miss this little gem. read more

Maybe suffering from a little identity crisis still? They should've gutted this place and started fresh since it's still reminiscent of Club Bart, John D's and most recently, Crave Lounge. It feels like a sports bar in that it has TVs and a few dart boards, but overall it's missing that sporty feel. That aside, the staff here is outgoing and I can tell they really want J's to last. The menu is fairly standard as is the dining area but I haven't actually tried any of their food so more on that later. Definitely worth a try though! read more

J's Penalty Box - Sports Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

J's is pretty standard as far as sports bar atmosphere goes. Can't complain. Very small inside but I've never had a problem getting a table or a drink on a weekend night. Plus $3 beers always makes me happy. The 4 stars are really for the fried food. The best bar food ever! I was very pleasantly surprised when I ordered the french fries and the fried pickles. The fries were soooo crispy and crunchy it is literally what dreams are made of. Whenever I try and order fried pickles at other establishments...I become disappointed by the soggy-ness or the taste of the nasty pickle they used to fry. Not J's! The pickle was delicious and the breading was crunchy! You can see (and taste) that they use dill seasoning in the breading which is genius. Don't forget to get the sauce! The only thing I disagree with is their prices. Seems a little on the high end for fried food. Next drunken cheat night....I'm coming to J's! read more

J's Penalty Box - Fried pickles! - Sports Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Food is way over priced for the establishment. This should be a good place to get good food at good prices! I mean come on $16.00!! For a patty melt or burger! It better be wagyu (which btw it's not) 80/20 for sure. It's just overpriced for the food they serve. Haven't been back since and I live in walking distance. read more

Love going to Wednesday night trivia. if you plan on going to trivia, make sure you get there before hand or else you will not get in.

Been in here multiple times now. Given it a fair shake. Maybe it's just not my scene, but out of the 4 or 5 times I've been in, it's been less than enjoyable. Beer selection isn't terrible. Haven't eaten here for full disclosure. The Wednesday trivia host is overbearing and annoying AF and the trivia format is lamesauce. Tiny. Often cramped. Setup leaves a lot to be desired. Dart boards situated so you're throwing across the entryway. I'm a sports bar guy. Just not this sports bar. read more

Normally I would give this place 5 stars hands down. However the last few times I went in Teresa and Michael were not bar tending. Hopefully I just caught their off nights because the bartenders working were not nearly as personable and friendly. read more

Good location, good food, good service. If you're looking for a sports bar this is your place. Has a large garage door for an open restaurant feel as well as seating out back. read more

Terrible establishment, went here as a last resort to celebrate a birthday because it was open during covid. Definitely wasn't worth it. Our server was kind and we had no issues at all with him but we were rudely told to leave as soon as we finished our drinks. No one else in the bar was asked to leave and there were more people hanging out that have also finished their drinks. We payed our bill with no issues and tip more than accordingly. We weren't acting any type of way and even the people around us didn't understand why we were being asked to leave. When we asked why we were being asked to leave we were denied a reason. While asking they played a loud buzzer over a speaker instead of giving us a reason. Do not give your money to this place read more

I visited this place twice. My first visit was great so I decided to go back the next day to watch a few games and have lunch and drinks. It was a red wings game on and every time the team scores, everyone gets a Molson can of beer for a dollar. The first time they scored when they passed out the beer, I received one as well. Then they scored again and the lady bartender skipped me and I thought nothing of it because I still had a full beer and already had a beer that I purchased. Then the team scored again and the guy bartender passed out the beer but skipped me again and this time I asked for one. He then came over to me looked at my receipt and said 'you gotta do better than this' and walked away. He didn't like the tip that I gave and wouldn't give me a beer. I didn't see him do that to anyone but me. The people next to me even gasped and thought it was wrong. I was extremely embarrassed and felt discriminated against. I didn't know it depended on the tip I gave and thought that was so disrespectful and unfair. I was there for hours buying drinks and food. I have never been treated like that before and will never go back there. My feelings were extremely hurt. read more

The chili is probably the best I've ever had, second only to my boyfriends home made recipe. The staff is super friendly and they always have Tigers baseball on atleast one of the tv during the baseball season! Two thumbs way up :) read more

Female Bartender is rude and ridiculous. Friend was walking in but wouldn't let me save one seat next to me (I had been there for a minute and she hadn't even taken my order yet so not like I was holding up a long line). Will never come back. Awful read more

I tried this place for the first time today and I really liked it. I came with my wife and 9 month old son and the staff was very accommodating. We ordered the Perogies and the eggrolls - both were devoured within a few minutes. What set this place apart from most is the positive energy that comes from the location and staff. Everyone was upbeat and they seemed to be enjoying themselves. I got the opportunity to meet the owner Sam and his wife - we talked for quite a bit about their story and it was really great. It's really nice to see owners of the bar talking to customers, being cheerful and having fun. Overall food was great and customer service was on point. We will be coming back! read more

The penalty box? The sportiest thing about this bar was my sub par jump shot when I walked out. The aesthetic was that of a bar I won't be back to, and I love all things hockey. My waitress, a failed member of the Betty boop fan club, questioned my drinks when I asked for them, making my drink order a gigantic production. 40 minutes later I received said drinks and realized this wasn't gonna work out. Some advice: don't name a bar after hockey and not have an aesthetic to go with it. Why were the waitresses not in hockey gear or referee outfits? I was dying to go there and the second I got in, I was dying to leave. read more

They never disappoint! Stopped in for a quick bite today, and it was delicious! We had tasty, spicy bloody Mary's to start. I had the California Reuben and it was perfect! Hubby had the jalapeno burger and quite enjoyed it. Fries and wedges were creamy on the inside and perfectly crunchy and seasoned!! Our bartender Jordan was fun and made our quick lunch great! read more

Relatively new sports bar in Ferndale. Unique layout with good beer specials. Friendly and attentive staff. Good tv selection. We didn't try the food, but looked like your average bar fare. read more

one of my favorite hangout spots!! J's never fails to impress. the drinks are always great & come out super quick. the food is amazing, my favorite being the pizza & wings. also, the entire staff is super kind & welcoming. read more

Randomly came in here because nothing was open and I have been back several times since. The wings are the best Buffalo wings I've had and the staff is super friendly and fun. Lots of TVs and good music. Definitely recommend this place! read more

The server was nice and gracious despite the obnoxious boys in our group. However, the food was mediocre at best, the beer selection was not very good unless you are only looking for bud light, miller lite, coors etc. The sweet potato tots were probably the best thing we ate. Fries were ok, wedges were disappointing, either too soft and slightly soggy or overly crisp. My chicken hoagie came on a toasted hotdog bun. The fried mushrooms were mostly fried batter with tiny bits of mushroom. I don't think we'll be returning. read more

J's Penalty Box - Chicken "hoagie" on a toasted hotdog bun - Sports Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Only a sports bar in the sense they have a lot of TVs, and that's where it ends. Went to J's Penalty Box for the start of college football and the entire bar was silent for every game. When normally celebrating for our team we were told by the owner to be quiet. The energy and atmosphere of this bar is sad and how they advertise as a sport bar is beyond me. read more

There are lots of different styles of pizza in Ferndale, but J's is consistently my favorite. They make everything from scratch and you can definitely tell. The crust is AMAZING. The staff is also super friendly and I'm always happy when I leave. J's is for sure a Ferndale favorite. read more

J's Penalty Box - Sports Bars Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Js penatly box is so fun. It's very family oriented and the staff has a ton of fun with its customers. Their pie is one of the best in town. I'm not sure I've met a harder working owner than Janice. She's always there making sure everyone is taken care of. Just a great experience every time I visit! read more

Degenerate and rude staff; bar is outdated and not in an appealing way that gives it character. Aggressive bouncers for no reason when the bar isn't even a fun or lively place. Makes money solely based on location only read more

Fantastic pizza. Staff is great. All their food is great but their pizza and deep fried mushrooms are the best.

Hung out with my buddy Tim, he told me about the 1$ Brew when the wings scored. Pretty cool deals, had 3 brews for 3$ bucks. No problem no complaints here. Nice little club with a few hotties hanging around. A couple pinball machines and a great group of people. Would definitely recommend this establishment. Not a dive not a top shelf. Maybe meeting with you and your crew for a ice cold beer. Have fun and enjoy. read more

Visited J's on a Saturday at about 3pm and sat down at a table by the door. Waited about 15 mins of servers walking by and looking at us but never speaking to us. We got up to leave and walked past them at the bar never getting a comment. It's a shame i wanted to try the food but with service like that i will not be returning. read more

Amazing pizza, wonderful service, everyone is doing a great job over there! J's literally has my favorite pizza!

Delicious pizza. Half off on Thursday's. Great value. Friendly service, easy to order online. Looking forward to dining in person when it is permitted! read more

$9 for a shot which is less than a 1 ounce pour and bartender pushes a cold pour to further dilute. A tacky place and a rip off read more

Fun place to hang out, grab a drink and catch a game. Food is good and reasonably priced. Service was top notch and our food was delivered in a reasonable amount of time. My wife ordered some kind of salad that came out in a mixing bowl. It was huge, and she probably took 2/3 of it home. The rest of us had burgers, and they were all great. Lots of TVs and ample seating. read more

I enjoy coming here for wing night. They have good deals on their beer and their wings are tasty. There is a good selection of sauces and I like all of them. The prices are reasonable, the food is good, and there's always Detroit sports on the screen...can't complain! read more

Their wings are fantastic and I've heard a lot of good things about their dill pickle pizza.

Great spot, they've been here almost a year now and I just ha the chance to stop in. Had some beers, a burger, and played darts. Service was good, food was good, and beer was affordable. Nice sports bar in Ferndale, will return for sure read more

First time ordering/eating from J's to say I'm now obsessed is an understatement. Teresa answered the phone when I called to clarify a menu item & was more than happy to help. I easily placed my order on line & within 20 minutes it was ready for curbside pick up. My order was just how I wanted & delicious! Great place, great service, even better grub! For sure will be back! Thank you for staying open during the pandemic! read more

Horrible service, the waitress made my drink and left on the table when I told her I was going to the restroom. Then proceeded to get nasty with me when I ask if she could remake it because I didn't feel comfortable with it sitting ther unattended. The night night just proceeded to be uncomfortable and could wait to get out of there. read more

This is such a great local spot. We stopped in one day and had some great wings, cheap beers and a great sporty atmosphere. For every tiger home run they do dollar Molsons. The food is good and the spot is great. But the best part is the staff. They all are so great, warm and welcoming and everyone feels like family. We have become fast regulars of this place and recommend it to all our friends. It's such a great spot. Highly recommend!! read more

This place is the best. Delicious bar food, cold and super well priced drinks, and AMAZING staff. The owners are fantastic, and work so hard to give back to the Ferndale community. It's a great place to grab a casual dinner, or land for a fun night out. Also cannot beat $1 molsons every time the Wings score! read more