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    Schramm's Mead

    4.6 (61 reviews)
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    Walk into the light.
    Aaron A.

    So hey Ferndale, I'm not sure you're fully aware of what you have going on here, but you're basically the mead capital of the world now. I won't belabor Ken Schramm's credentials, but he knows a little bit about making mead. I had the opportunity to visit on a Thursday evening and I got to say hi to everybody and taste everything. The quality of the mead is really extraordinary. Huge quantities of extremely nice, locally sourced fruit goes into the mead. This is not easy or cheap to do. The production space is really tiny, the batch sizes are VERY small. It's a really good opportunity to get in on the ground floor with some investment quality bottles for your wine cellar. When you consider everything that goes into it, you realize what a great value it is for the price. These early batches are going to become very collectable going forward. Who will like this mead? Pretty much everybody, but specifically I would expect it to be popular among twenty-something women and craft beer lovers. Ferndale mixologists should also take note as Ken's mead would be a great start to many interesting cocktails. Mead is not a historical novelty. You don't have to be a Viking to drink it. Mead is modern, it is here and now. That being said, the American Craft Mead Movement is in it's Golden Age. The founders of the industry, people like Ken, are alive and creating new meads this very moment. It won't always be the way it is now. This is the very best time to get on board.

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    Tiffany W.

    What a special place. I had the pleasure of sitting at the bar and chatting with the bartender. She was very helpful, insightful and knew a lot about the product. I always love when a place has a well educated staff. The flight and one ounce pours are a great addition to the menu as it gives you a chance to explore the menu without breaking the bank. The meads here are outstanding. I have head over and over again about how great there are and finally got to try some at the actual spot! The Smile of Fortune Amelia Black Agnes Red Agnes Blackberry Ginger Nutmeg And The Statement were all beautifully done. Out of them all black Agnes, the statement and smile of Fortune were my favorite. Nutmeg is a great addition to this time of year. Well done all around. I look forward to coming back while in town and checking more of your Mead's out when I can!

    Incredible mead flights, loved the atmosphere at Schramm's Mead
    Jesse T.

    Schramm's Mead makes some of the best honey wine in the world. If you are a local you are lucky to have a world class meadery in your backyard. I'm from the west coast and made a 4 hour detour to visit Schramm's Mead. The staff was wonderful. They answered all my questions, and took care of my wife and I. The menu of meads, cocktails, and food pairings was very well put together and made it feel like an adventure for your palate. I won't list any favorites because everything I had was a favorite. Just go taste and enjoy the experience. Highly, highly recommended.

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    Kevin G.

    This review is for the first annual mead festival that happened on 8/4 2018. Set up next to Schramms Meadery. Ticket price included tote bag, T shirt, 5 samples of mead, 4 food samples and some extras. Large tent covered sample area, food tables, bandstand and seating. Very hot day. Would recommend some fans for next event. Overall this was a very good event. The number of available mead samples was pretty large but you could only try 5. The samples we chose were all VERY tasty. I am a fan of Schramms because they ferment a more traditional style of mead. More honey flavor and not overpowered by additional flavors. The food that was available was also pretty tasty. You were allowed one sample from each vendor. The nicest part about this event was the timed entrance aspect. They had two seatings at 3 hours each. This meant no big crowds pushing and shoving to get limited samples of food and mead. Well thought out. They also had other vendors in a seperate area selling books, honey, cookies and other stuff. In order to pick up the tote bag and goodies you had to leave the event, no re-entry, and go into the store. This was a big snafu. Only a few people in store at a time and a long line waiting outside. Once inside you wait some more until you get to back of store where they ask for ID and then start handing out bags AND bottles of mead if they were pre ordered. Quite a bottleneck and very crowded. Not sure if this was a security issue but there was plenty of space outside to do this. I think this event is a one off for me but I will certainly be back to the store to try some other samples.

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    The birthplace of modern mead. Not a splashy presentation, but the product is spectacular.

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    Staff inattentive if not rude... Manager/Owners do not reply to email requests.. too bad.. looks like it could have been a nice place....

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    Mead is what I would expect from Ken, staff are friendly and professional. Nice selection of food also available.

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    4.4(181 reviews)
    2.8 mi
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    This place is a must-try! The restaurant offers a non-pretentious atmosphere while delivery food…read morefit for a seemingly fancier place. To start, the Amaro Soda ($6) offers a nonalcoholic, botanical sparkling beverage perfect for a hot day! The Wagu Beef Carpaccio ($24) is almost melt-in-your-mouth tender and perfect for sharing. If you are a bread lover, order the Sourdough Bread & Butter ($6). It is definitely carb-worthy!! Moving on to main dishes, I had the Risotto ($27) and my husband had the Paccheri ($34). The risotto was cooked to perfection and topped with a delightful roasted tomato/olive medley. My husband's meal was fabulous--I believe I will order it the next time O visit. Dessert? We opted to share one scoop of the Lime-Cucumber-Mint Sorbet ($7). This is a dairy-free option, so the texture is slightly grainy compared to ice cream, but the flavor was perfect for summer. The staff members were pleasant and knowledgeable, our water glasses never were empty, and the food was spaced perfectly. We will be back!

    Food: you should start with the sourdough bread and butter, it is excellent. Follow it up with the…read morepork belly(the white beans were as good as the pork). And get the calamari, the frise and endive salad sort of dwarfed the calamari but it all tasted pretty good. I got the ricotta gnocchi, this was by far the best bite I had here. The burger looked and tasted good but the fries were even better! Decent drink selection as well. Service: friendly, prompt and they make good recommendations. Ambiance: I've never been to Italy so I'm just pretending this is what a small restaurant in Italy might feel like. Definitely worth a visit!

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    I love how crafted everything was! It has a very interesting and dark ambience…read more The food was good and came out fast. Our server was great. I had some kind of lamb ratatouille and chicken biryani. I also had the "Weight's Temptation" Cointreau, Rosemary infused Mezcal, Lime juice, Salt rim My friend had the ginger kombucha mule & he really liked it. I can't say I had a very memorable experience or that the food was to die for but it is a cute date night spot or somewhere to go if you really enjoy crafted cocktails.

    5/16/25 I came here…read morewith the in-laws, Zach and his brother and wife for a 5PM reservation. They were just opening up, but they let us sit at the bar while they got the restaurant ready for dinner. We all got drinks at the bar. I got The Final Rose drink. its's very pretty and not too strong. After sipping on the drinks, the host brought us to our table. Chris was our server that day. He was super friendly and answered all of our questions regarding the menu. Here's what we got: - Michigan lamb ragu (his) - Lobster and shrimp pad thai (mine) - Crab and shrimp cakes (share) - clam chowder (share) His family got some of the same items, but I can't remember the different items they got. The overall consensus though was that everything tasted fantastic. Coming from the Bay Area, I have high expectations when it comes to Asian food, so I was pleasantly surprised by how great the pad thai tasted. The clam chowder was creamy and delightful. The crab cakes were the perfect size and not teeny tiny. The lamb ragu was very well done also and my husband is a big fan of lamb so he really enjoyed his meal. Since we were there early, it was quiet which was nice. Would definitely return in the future the next time I am in Michigan.

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    3.9(101 reviews)
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    What a fun little spot! The bar is has a super cool chandelier and they hand craft all their…read morecocktails. We sat at the bar and eta he'd the bartenders work their magic. They were experienced and knowledgeable. Our drinks tasted amazing! Fresh ingredients and full of flavor. We didn't order any food, but it looked great!

    Home from work today, I decided to try something from my collection to try…read more Sauntered into Pearls Deep Dive for an early dinner. Parking was no problem as I was lucky to find metered parking just steps away from the front door. I walked in immediately taken with the charming decor and darkly lit romantic vibes, which is my favorite esthetic for any restaurant. The seating at the bar was yummy, thick comfy seats. The bartender greeted me warmly. He was cool and I hate that I didn't ask his name. He was attentive and masterful with the spirits. He asked if it was my first time, which it was, and since so, made me a tasty "welcome" drink with gin that was fantastic. I also ordered "the panty snatcher" a concoction of vodka, grapefruit, St Germain, rose water and orange. It was amazing. I will definitely be back for drinks. The drink menu is quite tempting. I had the Corn, Corn, Corn dish, which is polenta and corn kernels topped with popcorn. Yes, super unique and interesting. I had to try it. The popcorn was so light and flavorful straight out of the kitchen, but became chewy as it sat atop the piping hot polenta. I really enjoyed it however. Next time I'll eat all the popcorn first. I also had lobster dumplings, which was good but the dish wasn't cooked through. The filling wasn't hot and the pasta was very under on some bites. I was the first customer for the evening, so I can forgive that faux pas. I really enjoyed myself and I will return time and time again to try everything. The menu offers many things I love. Great concept. Cool vibes.

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    Bohemia

    2.8(25 reviews)
    2.4 mi•Downtown Royal Oak

    Walked up the the hostess stand. It didn't look too busy. Only a few tables filled outside and…read moreinside too. It looks cool inside, a big beautiful chandelier in the center. Thai engraved wood carvings on the one wall, reminds me of the many market artisan crafts in Thailand. There are lots of live plants everywhere too, even at the bar. We were seated quickly with menus. Not one person has come to our table for over 6 minutes. No water, no service, not even a staffer asking if anyone has waited on us yet. No inquiries whatsoever. Being seated is only the first part of decent service. Thinking we should have sat at the bar. The irksome part was I saw other tables with staff serving the other tables inside and outside too. We finally left after 10 minutes of waiting, no one was ever going to come to our table anytime soon.

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    3.2(43 reviews)
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    Bella Limone offers a really nice, upscale vibe with a fantastic outdoor patio and rooftop seating…read morearea. It's the perfect backdrop for a night out. Food was solid, and the cocktails were excellent! the house limoncello is a total standout and a must-order! My only critique is the pace of the service. Despite the restaurant not being very busy when we went, things moved pretty slowly. Worth a visit for the atmosphere and drinks, just don't expect a quick turnaround!

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    Schramm's Mead - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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