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!

Did I hate it? Nah. Did I love it? Nah…read more Chic, cozy and clean. Service was good. Cocktails were average. Food was ok. Recommend the beignets. Do NOT recommend the shrimp and grits. Guessing it was just the wrong choice since it looks like the french toast is what they are known for. I'd only go back to see if they are anything to write about. But other than that, can check it off the list as been there, done it.

I had never been here before. I live in the neighborhood and wanted to give it a try! I was meeting…read morea longtime friend (after a hiatus) for dinner, so we had a lot of catching up to do. Our server was so nice and understanding about the vibe we had and gave us enough space to chat and not make us feel rushed (there weren't that many people in the restaurant at the time). The food was decent (4 star) but the server we had made this a 5 for me.

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 $$

Another neighborhood gem! Chef Greg has re-created the almost forgotten Boogaloo sauce that was…read morepopularized by Brothers' BBQ fifty, count'm 50, years ago. I like the steak sandwich with a generous serving of Boogaloo sauce. This is not something that can be eaten while driving. I also love the triple-butter peach cobbler. Do not miss it.

Service: Initial customer service was a bit sketchy but as we continued to talk and once we got our…read morefood the staff appeared to be nice and somewhat humorous. Food: Boogaloo was AMAZING 10/10‼ Seating: I wish the seating and table was more organized as we sat inside the restaurant to eat. Though I do understand it is designed for to-go orders Experience: 9/10

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.

We were a group of 3 who wanted to be seated outside on a hot and sticky Michigan day. Luckily…read morethere was a nice breeze. Ok make that 2 of 3 that wanted to be outside. As we followed our greeter to our table I kept screaming in my mind "no no no no no not that table no!" and she sat us at a table in full blasting sun. Nevermind the fact that there was a whole shaded section in the back part of the patio area. The rest of my group said it was fine and a beam of sun slowly bore a hole through my chest. Drink orders were up. I ordered a fabulous cross between a Moscow Mule and a Mojito. A+++ for the drinks. Mine was loaded with fresh mint from their garden. Same grade for our waitress who explained the drinks in detail and ended with "ugh- are you sure you want to sit at this table straight in the sun?" The other two said it was fine. I was ready to move, but was out voted. She continued to check in regularly and brought extra water. Most items on the menu were hot. I considered the fish, but we all landed on appetizers and we would just bounce from place to place for bites and drinks. We ordered the charcuterie board and the lavender lemon whip with bread and cucumbers for the 3 of us. The charcuterie board was the large version and had minimal offerings. It wasn't full and pretty. It was little piles of each thing on a board. This one definitely wasn't making it into Better Homes and Gardens magazine. There was a little pile of mixed nuts, a little pile of lose green grapes, a little pile of lose red grapes - not all grapes pristine or large and none were on the vine. There were 3 little piles of cubed cheese and 2 types of sliced sausage and sliced pepperoni. There were 8 crackers that were wheat thin size. This matters because we had some onion jam on the board and a nice serving of mustard. There really wasn't anything to put them on except for the 8 little crackers. That part was weird. These weren't elevated offerings. I could have picked up any of these at Walmart. They were not elevated quality either. We also got a lavender lemon infused whip which was their answer to tzatziki sauce. It was excellent but again, we were given so much of the sauce without a bunch to put it on. The cucumbers were sliced lengthways and there was a lovely bread that tasted like sourdough. There was 6 pieces of bread, and these were not particularly large pieces. A lot more would have been needed to use all of the sauce they gave. The proportions were off. All together the bill was over $100 for the 3 drinks and appetizers. If I ever did go back I won't order food based on what I experienced. There are too many other great options within walking distance.

Came here for an anniversary dinner and left a bit disappointed. I have heard good things but…read moreturned out to be a very mediocre dinner. Got a burger and upgraded to truffle fries. Just one burger option and limited toppings. Server was very nice but didn't write down the order, and when it came my burger was missing the cheese and onion. I wasn't sure if they would take it back or what so I didn't eat anymore and it took her a decent amount of time to come and check on us after we got our food. I let her know what was missing and she said it was her fault and asked if I wanted it fixed. I said yeah and she went and got a cold piece of cheese and slice of onion and put it on a plate and gave to me to put on my own burger. I'd expected a little bit better service and I'm certainly not someone who demands top tier service from every spot. Fries were crispy but needed some parm or an aioli sauce to dip in. Also minor note but I had some fries left on my plate and when she came to collect plates I had food in my mouth so I couldn't say anything but she took the plate and my fries! They should always ask if there's any food left on the plate. Burger was decent overall, but definitely nothing special. Environment was cool and I'm sure they have got some other delicious items on the menu but for the price paid and service received, I'd go somewhere else next time.

Food and service was good. I definitely recommend coming on a Saturday not Too crowded and music…read moreIs on point. I Loved our bartender as well her name was Janine

I went here for lunch Friday around 4:30pm w/ my partner. The food was ok. The service is slow. The…read morebartender Misha was cursing a-lot and very forgetful. She also didn't move with urgency. She complained about the POS system. The cook and guest kept yelling Mishas name. The manager or cook did not assist her in running food when she was busy! The fries were hard and over cooked; or had bad grease. I asked for my cat fish app as soon as i sat down since misha said it was happy hour food speaking; and yet it came out 30mins later after i reminded her 3 times. My pasta entree came 1st. Smh. I my drink request was a Malibu light ice & a splash of pineapple. It took 15mins and it taste just like juice so I didn't order anything drink. Waters were never brought to us and I had to ask for silverware and sauce. Theres no dressing on the salmon sandwich btw; even though the menu said otherwise. Then it was $2 more on the bill then it said on the website! The Parmesan cream and pasta wasn't fresh. You literally see the parm cream in the mini kitchen/grill area sitting out in a container. It had a after taste. I wouldn't try it again. Theres $8 surcharge for steak when it's very little in the dish. The bread was good though. They split the drinks and food bills to be separate. Then they say you must have a bill more than $25 or you'll have a fee. They automatically charge 20% gratuity. My food bill was $59 & drinks $20. I was told there's a rewards program/punch card but I was never given the card! We spoke to the manager about updates and upgrades & the error on our bill. The website is impeccable with amazing quality but it doesn't match the actual experience. They also have no drink menu... in time I guess

The food here is so good! We got the turkey burger w/ fries. We also got the spinach and artichoke…read moredip. I absolutely love the way they cut the fries. Everything was delicious! The service was very good. We sat on the patio so the ambiance is lovely. Ive been here before but not since 2020... so glad they're still doing well!

Walking down the Avenue of fashion us to this beautiful gem along Livernois. My sister wanted some…read moreshrimp and grits. They were not on the menu, but she asked the server if they had them and they did! We sat inside the closed in outside porch and enjoyed the view of Livernois while we ate. The food was delicious, perfect balance of flavor. The drinks were good too!

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!

-Service: Celebrated a special event here and a sweet card was on the table, the dessert celebrated…read morethe event again, and few people who served here congratulated us throughout the dining course. So if celebrating a special occasion, they'll surely make it extra special for you. - Food: We did the 5 course and opted for cocktails instead of the wine pairings. The lobster, sweet potato, cauliflower, pasta dishes and red velvet dessert were very nice. A couple of items were about ok. Overall food was great. - Cocktails: The last word cocktail is just perfect! - Ambiance: From outside we weren't sure of the place, but once you walk in the ambiance is nice and inviting, so were the music and overall vibe. We found parking on the street. - Pros: Food, service, last word cocktail, ambiance inside. Will definitely recommend this place

I had a great dinner at Freya with my parents last week when we were visiting Detroit for a few…read moredays. I was drawn to Freya, because my mom is vegan and neither my mom nor my stepdad had ever experienced a tasting menu before. The cool thing about Freya is that it's a five-course prix fixe with omnivore, pescatarian, and vegan options for each course. (They also offer a 9-course tasting menu for omnivores and a la carte dining Tu-Th.) My mom is vegan, and my stepdad mostly eats seafood, so Freya was the perfect place for all of us to enjoy a tasting menu. The menu changes regularly with what is seasonal and fresh, so what we ate won't be what you eat even if you went tonight. But I can say that I enjoyed everything I ate, with some dishes being standouts among the courses. Across the board, their food was creative and fun and still (it's got to be) delicious. At $95/person, I felt it was a great deal for the quality and inventiveness of the food. I also loved that guests can choose from several options (no chance here of getting a course that just isn't something you'd choose were it not on a tasting menu!). I left more than full, so I didn't find it to be too precious or the courses to be too small - definitely enough if not too much food for a tasting menu! I also chose to do one of the wine pairings. They offer a wine pairing for $60 or an elevated wine pairing for $98. I did the elevated pairing, and I thought it really added to the experience! On top of all of this, the service was spectacular. Every single person who touched our table (from the host who seated us, to the two servers who were assigned our table) was friendly and helpful and chatty in the best way. They explained each dish in depth but quickly enough that we weren't starving and dying for them to stop so we could get eating! The service is probably what I will remember about our dinner at Freya, as much as any individual course. The restaurant is cool and modern (kind of hidden from outside (just a small decal on the glass door tells you you're in the right place), and the ambiance was great. We left full and happy, and I think my parents really enjoyed their first tasting menu experience. It's easily the best tasting menu with flexible options for different diets than I've ever been to, and the experience overall was really nice (that service)!

l would say, 3 out of 5 times, they will screw up the order. Look INSIDE the sandwich BEFORE you…read moreleave. But who has time to do that? They've been around a long time though. i'm just over the screwed up orders.. But let "Soleil K" tell it...it's the "best coney island ever!!!". (eye roll) These folks will say anything for free ****.

One of the best coneys!!!!!!!. Food is amazing and seasoned well! OPEN 24/7…read more It's an order and go type spot. Be aware of your surroundings. The parking lot is very small so you may have to park on the street. Call in or order your food in person, pick it, then go eat somewhere comfortable. That feeling after a long stressful day, or a cheat day from healthy eating, or even after a successful night of drinks and fun, this place right here will hit the spot. Enjoy!