The ambience and the food was delicious. I don't like that I arrived and the place was crowded with only seating at the bar. I let the host know that I wanted a table for one. A woman came in about ten minutes after me requesting a table for two. When a table opened up he sat her before me. I asked him what is the difference between sitting a one top and a two top, since there are not one person tables. He did not have a good response. That left me with a bad taste. If not for my initial seating issue, I definitely would have rated this place higher. read more

Continues to have an excellent menu, kitchen and really terrific service. Had the shrimp vegetable soup which was terrific and the tuna entrée with chimichurri was awesome. Continues to be a very top seafood restaurant with a great atmosphere. Definitely a must stop to try in Detroit. read more

Streetside Seafood - Seared Rare Tuna with chimichurri and sweet potato fingerlings - Seafood Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Small sized restaurant with lot to offer when it comes to great meals. I really like their menu and lunch specials here. Last visit, I got the shrimp bisque and Lobster salad BLT sandwich. Both were very good! You get complimentary bread and butter with your meal and it's really good bread. The prices weren't that bad for a seafood restaurant in Birmingham. My lunch and soup came to around $15. Most meals were around $10 to $20 for lunch. They have outdoor seating. Service is good and the ambience is cozy. read more

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Tonight I stumbled upon this nice little spot in Birmingham, and I will be back. I wouldn't recommend arriving with a party of 5 but for a group of 2 and maybe even 4 this is a great spot. I started off with the bisque of the day (crab and corn bisque). I think of myself as somewhat of a "soupy" and thought this bisque was delicious. The taste was outstanding but my only beef was that lack of lump crab you seem to find 2 or 3 helpings of in most bowls. The crab was mostly shredded and spread throughout. Overall though, I would get it again. Next I went with the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes. I really enjoyed the black bean and corn salsa that accompanied them. Here there was no lack of crab, plenty was packed in there with not a lot of filler. I would have to say though, I normally like my crab cakes to have a little more crunch. I was really tempted to order off the menu but the specials of the day looked too good to pass up. I decided to create a hybrid and mix the swordfish with a chipotle corn salsa that was originally being served with the Ono. I really liked the piece of swordfish, thought it was seasoned perfectly and the choice to adjust the side and sauce was the right one. The corn appeared grilled and was shaved off the cob which was a plus. I can't wait to go back and try their AhiTuna. I think this would be a great place to spend an evening with a significant other and enjoy some well prepared seafood and some drinks. read more

Streetside Seafood - Swordfish - Seafood Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

Wow!! Showed up without reservations and the staff worked our group of three in within 20min. Place was packed and after getting to taste the food I can see why. Sadly I was so into the food and atmosphere I didn't take any photos. Everyone raved about their food. We'll definitely be back. read more

Best restaurant in Birmingham. What you ~sea is what you get. Streetside has amazing service, delicious specials, and a solid menu. The atmosphere is top notch. You could say I'm ~hooked. Always have to split a bottle (let's be real, bottles) of wine here, along with fresh oysters and the spicy buffalo shrimp for appetizers. You can't go wrong with their Great Lakes Perch if you are looking for something that's always on the menu. Otherwise, my friend and I usually opt for a special which always ends up being a great catch. Ok, now I'm just fishing for compliments on my review. I'M DONE FOR REAL. read more

We love the quaint atmosphere. The service is wonderful. It's all Cheers. The food is better.

Always go for the chalkboard special! I had the black grouper this week with rice noodles, carrots, red peppers and a curry sauce. It was amazing and a large portion. I do think their cocktails are $3-$5 too high (priced around $18) but the food is remarkable. I love every restaurant in this group. read more

Such a great meal! Got their tuna special and the braised short ribs! Great amount of food! Worth the trip. Got curbside abs were so prompt abs curtesy! Will be back many times to come. Always great service and food! Thanks you for being in the community read more

Nice waiter and staff! appetizers weren't very tasty - the calamari was basically mush and no flavor! Just needs a new menu! Change it up a little and I think this place will come back to life. Crispy calamari with a nice sauce to go along with it would help. I use to loveeee this place... ME LOVE YOU NO MORE read more

Great food and great service love this place and it's positive vibe. It is our favourite place to go and their sea food collection is amazing. Highly recommend read more

Amazing food and service. The oysters were fresh and the walleye was delicious. Highly recommend

Great spot. Thought it was more upscale than it actually turned out to be. Not in a bad way though. Venue was nice, food was great, service was great. I'll definitely be back. read more

Lovely chefs special with rock shrimp, Cajun grits, onions and peppers. Fresh shrimp with amazing ingredients and flavors. With a hint of heat enough to keep you going! Wine was great, I also like that they opened till 11pm so that I could eat late, avoid the crowds while still have great food. Oysters were super fresh. From Washington and Maine. Good bourbon pie too! Filling was hot when it came, crust was crispy. Came with ice cream and fresh whipped cream read more

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This is my favorite restaurant in Birmingham by far. I love the casual and friendly atmosphere and amazing menu. The service is impeccable and I always feel super welcomed. This is one of my favorite areas in Michigan so I like to come here for a late lunch, dinner, and drinks. I think this spot is great for date night, girls night, boys night, or fam night. Really cool spot:) read more

Absolutely terrific, from the food, to the drinks and service, I was very impressed. This is a small restaurant, with a bar as soon as you walk in, and seating in the back. It is a bit cozy in there, but still enough room to move around. i would suggest if you have more than 4 people to call ahead to make sure you don't have to wait too long. Came here with my boyfriend after work to grab dinner. We were greeted and sat right away. Our waiter was very attentive. We started with the buffalo shrimp. This is a must! It was delicious, the shrimp was cooked perfectly with a little bit of crunch on the outside. Rolled in buffalo sauce, but not too much. It was a great way to kick off the meal. I had the whitefish topped with crab, delicious doesn't even begin to explain. It was amazing, I could eat it everyday. It was paired with asparagus and yummy roasted potatoes. Perfect. My boyfriend had the perch, which was also very tasty. Overall our meal was outstanding. I would absolutely recommend this place to anyone who loves fresh seafood. read more

Streetside Seafood - Perch with brussel sprouts - Seafood Near Me - Birmingham, Michigan

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My absolute favorite restaurant. Top to bottom the menu, service, and bar are all phenomenal.

First time at Streetside Seafood. The place was recommended to me by a chef friend that suggested that my wife and I would really like it. She was right! We both had the special (scallops) and they were great. Fantastic wine selection, great food and the service was spectacular. I can't stop before I mention the place, small, intimate, rustic, perfect. My new regular spot for sure. read more

Yummy crab cakes, golden and delicious. The side salad was pretty good. All in all, a nice repast.

Normally I have a good experience at this restaurant. Tonight it was very disappointing to see other people being turned away while black customers were being seated. As a business everyone should be treated equally and if they are closing then it should be closing for everyone. read more

visiting my boyfriend from out of town. highly recommend it. the food was incredible and the ambiance was great, especially the scallops! read more

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Last minute decision to go here, great choice!!! Staff was friendly, had a hard time deciding what to order so many great options. Good wine options. Very small restaurant, was packed on a Thursday. Had a glass of wine and oysters at the bar while waiting for a table. Dining room was dim, good music, little loud but great vibe. Good for date night or dinner with friends. read more

We went in today around 730 and received horrible service. When we asked to speak with the manager, heather taylor, we saw her send over a waiter posing as the manager. After telling the waiter we wanted to speak with the manager he insisted he was the manager and ignored us completely. When we left we saw heather pointing at us and talking to the waitress serving us. She was extremely unprofessional and ignored all complaints we had. My friends and I all work retail as store managers so we understand what a bad customer is. We had a simple complaint and it was ignored by the General manager. Normally this place has excellent service and food but we definitely will not be coming back any time soon read more

Only went here once so far, but I would go back for sure. The greek calamari was the best I've ever had. I also enjoyed the buffalo shrimp. The scallops I ordered for my entree were a little bland, but good. My friend got the tuna steak and loved it. This place is tiny so be prepared to wait on a Fri or Sat night for a table or try to grab a stool at the bar. Worth the wait though. read more

I really do think that Streetside is the best seafood in Detroit. We don't have much access to fresh fish around here so it seems like the fish selections at restaurants usually consist of salmon...which gets SO boring! Streetside has lots of different kinds of fish and they prepare it all perfectly! I don't think I've ever had a bad meal at Streetside. I would go there more often if they were a little cheaper and didn't have a ridiculous wait every time I try to go. So, lets start off with the bread. WOW! It may be the best bread around...warm with parmesan cheese and butter, yum! It comes to every table, so no worries- you will be able to try it! For the appetizers, I've had the calamari with feta and peppers which is always delicious. I've also had the seared rare tuna appetizer which is super tasty as well. I remember having a fried oyster appetizer with sea beans as well, it was a special and it was amazing! For my entrees I always order one of the specials. They always sound so good that I cannot pass them up and I just forget about the regular menu. I can't remember exactly what they were, but I can tell you that every single special I have ordered has been amazing. I do remember ordering the soft shell crabs when they were in season (for the really short couple of months they are in season) and they were the best I've ever had! My waitress mentioned that people call ahead asking about the soft shell crabs for months because they wait all year for them! I think it is sometime during the summer. Streetside is a great place to go for a special occasion or just for some really great seafood. I have never been disappointed! Just make sure you are prepared for a wait, or go really early! read more

Seafood lovers, this is our place. I have been to so many seafood places but no place compares to the quality and the exotic choices available. This place offers authentic seafood that can truly be enjoyed! read more

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Had dinner here with my lovely wife tonight and ordered one of the specials " Arctic Char with Mushroom Truffle Risotto". The dish was to die for! Combine it with great service and atmosphere and you have yourself a 5-star experience! Highly recommended and we will be back soon! read more

So far the only Bill Roberts restaurants that I found to be subpar. Typical Birmingham fare and guests who care more about being seen than the taste of the food. Case and point the tuna burger was just bland. I was surprised because I have been enjoying his restaurants since moving here last year. Swing and a miss but I am I will try again to ensure my experience was true to form. read more

I have been all over the US and Canada. Salmon is my favorite entree. Simon's & Seafort's Saloon in Anchorage, Alaska is the only place that comes close to Streetside Seafood. The salmon is really that good. My friends tell me that there are even better dishes here, but I can't come here and eat anything else. The staff is excellent and very attentive. Mike the bartender is a great guy. This is a very small place - people crowd the small bar area on the weekends drinking or waiting on a table. We always enjoy watching the cougars that frequent the Streetside bar. These are the women who come here to sniff out the wallets of the men who can afford to stay at the nearby Townsend Hotel or wealthy locals- very amusing. It is very common to see a celebrity at Streetside Seafood because of the proximity of the Townsend. Any sports star, musician, or actor coming to Detroit will stay at this hotel. The only possible negative to this restaurant is that it is pretty small - and can be tough to find a table on busier nights. Anyway, great seafood, awesome bread, great experience. Go Here!!! read more

Excellent fish selection. Very friendly staff and a great place for seafood in birmingham.

Now that I work in downtown Birmingham, I'm tempted to check out some of the restaurants within walking distance. I can't do it that often, or I'd be wasting the money that I'm now making -- the money I so desperately need. But I'm a sucker for what my brother and I affectionately call "a nice sit-down." A nice sit-down is exactly what it sounds like -- a nice meal at a sit-down restaurant. Not fast food. Not carry out. Not cafeteria style. Hence, Streetside. I strolled a lovely, sunny half block in the high-heeled boots that are de rigeur at my new job and got a cute little table for one at Streetside. I only ordered water to drink, since I saw that lunch prices started around $14. My sautéed perch for $15 was actually not that pricey considering I got at least 4 (maybe 5?) pieces of delicious perch, a whole mess of steamed broccoli (if I'm paying for a nice sit-down, I better get my greens), and a very nice portion of wild rice. But wait!!! I haven't told you the best part, yet. Before my meal arrived, I was presented with a chic metal basket lined with paper and filled with two plump breadsticks. This was a surprise, since I don't usually expect a bread basket at lunch. Now, I was feeling conflicted, because I've been trying to lose weight, so I should probably eschew bread. But, beside the fact that I wanted to get my $15 worth out of this meal -- these breadsticks were brushed with butter and sprinkled with parmesan cheese!! They tasted like upscale Crazy Bread!!! Delicious. I can't go back often unless I get an insane raise, but I think I'll be hitting up Streetside for a Crazy Bread-accompanied lunch at least once a month for sure. read more

This is our favorite seafood restaurant in the metro detroit area. We've never had a dish we didn't like. Their constantly rotating specials are the attraction, and we've had excellent dishes such as skate wing, monkfish, and halibut cheek. Their specials are always paired with tasty and interesting garnishes and side items. I don't think we've ever had the same preparation twice. The calamari is awesome and it's always tough choosing between that and the lobster cakes as an appetizer. Their house salad is one of the best we've had, and the walnut bourbon pie is unbelievable. They don't take reservations, so expect to wait 15 minutes to an hour or more on busy nights. Service is always excellent, but understandably slows on busier nights. read more

I grew up in the Birmingham/Bloomfield Hills area and I only make it home every now and then. For those of you from the West Coast, Birmingham is to Michigan as Palo Alto is to Northern California. Streetside Seafood is one of my absolute favorite places to eat in Birmingham. The seafood is really good and the service is also great. The lines to get a table can be long, but there is usually room to stand or sit at the bar while you wait. The bartenders there make great drinks. Another huge plus for me is that Streetside has a surprisingly deep and interesting wine list for a "mid-priced" (by Bham standards) restaurant -- last time I went I was able to get a few wines that I generally cannot find outside of California and a few other favorites that went well with seafood dishes on the menu. read more

It blows my mind that I haven't reviewed this place before! We've been going here for over 2 years now and it is still by far top 3 restaurants for me. Every time we come, the service is top notch. I love how they take their time and don't rush you - but they're still there checking up on you constantly. Their breadsticks are absolutely heavenly. Sprinkled with a little bit of cheese, they melt in your mouth and make you wish for more. But pace yourself!!! It gets better. The clam chowder? Re-DONKULOUS. Thick and creamy, loaded with clams and potatoes. We usually stuff ourselves so much with bread and clam chowder that we can't even eat our dinner!! Unfortunately after an unrelated clam chowder incident while in California, I no longer eat this soup...but if I did, it would be Streetside's that I crave :) Every single meal I've ever had here is just the cats meow. HOWEVER. The most amazing meal to date has been the blackened catfish tacos. Doesn't sound like much, but you get 3 small tortillas loaded with blackened catfish - perfectly tender and flaky. There is a coleslaw on the bottom and a fruit salsa on stop, along with a spicy dipping sauce. I changed my mind to the tacos at the last minute and I'm still thanking my lucky stars!! Of course, we always get dessert, we're fatties and we love it. BOURBON NUT PIE. Get it. Holy hell people! I can't even explain it. Even if I was deathly allergic to nuts, I would still order this - I would go to the hospital for this dessert!! Just get it and thank me later. Now of course there is always a ridiculously long wait, but that's part of the fun! I love elbowing my way through the bar and ordering a drink from the surly bartender. The drinks are nice and strong, and the people are great. It's tiny, cozy, and super inviting, so check it out!! read more

Maybe it is me and my standards are set too high but I expect any restaurant that charges near to $100 for a four coarse meal to provide a wait staff that is a few notches above Flo of Mel's Diner. Is it too much to ask that the waiter or waitress: a) listen and get your order correct; b) not walk up to you when your mouth is full; c) timely clear dishes after a coarse and not make you sit endlessly for what is next; d) remember to offer coffee or tea with dessert and then actually serve it. I couldn't tell you if the food was any good. With how bad the service was it wouldn't have mattered. This was a ZERO tip night and that doesn't happen often. read more

Here is what makes a really, really good meal for me. *Being shown to our table relatively quickly; *Place quiet enough for me to have a conversation with my husband without having to scream; *Prompt, attentive, friendly service, not cloying, without gimmicks (don't refold my napkin while I'm in the ladies' room, don't speak Italian to me, don't write your name upside down on my table, and most definitely don't try to make me ride a toy horse); *Food so good it's obvious that I can't prepare it in my kitchen. I have to say, Streetside Seafood hit all of these perfectly. We did have a later meal(around 9), but in Birmingham, a late dinner is by no means a guarantee that you will be seated with any sort of promptness. We were immediately shown to a table in the back, and were served by a very friendly polite, professional server. She was thoughtful enough to tell me that the scallops dish that night was about to run out and offer to hold the last plate for me. Anyone who has ever ordered a dish just to be told the restaurant was out of it will appreciate this. The food was absolutely wonderful. Delicious melty crab cakes, wonderful chilled crab-cucumber soup and yes--those SCALLOPS. Maybe one of two or three yummiest plates of seafood I have ever had. They were serves with very smooth, tasty grits (and I don't even like grits!) and some sort of a vegetable melange, and it all went together perfectly. My husband, a Northern Michigan guy, had a plate of fried lake perch and declares it top-notch. The only so-so dish was the key lime pie for desert, but that wouldn't be enough to take away a star. The bill for an appetizer, two soups, two entrees, desert, one glass of Riesling and a soda was about $95--more than fair, considering the experience. Will most definitely return there for dinner at the earliest opportunity. read more

Hmmm. Not bad. Not excellent either, so with the price tag, Im gonna have to give SS a solid 3. We came to celebrate a "win" at work....it was our first dinner out as a married couple too. So I took a little extra time getting ready and selecting a nice spot to dine. First impression: whoa, looks packed. I hope the waits not too long. By a miracle, we ended up with a decently close (2 blocks away) parking spot and a zero wait for the open-air 2-top. Feng shui wise, it was off. We were one of three 2-tops wedged in this odd space between the doors. Matt was dining al fresco (and commented that the inside reminded him of Gusoline Alley (bahahha)... I was inside, looking out at the sidewalk and patio. Made for great people/yappie dog watching. No draught beers? Hmmm. $7 for a bottle off Founders?! Not surprised, but come on... we each got a beer and ordered 16 oysters in all four varieties. Oh by the way the waiter read the specials and took the orders of us and the couple next to us who apparently knew the chef and sipped champagne. (Were they also celebrating or is this their standard drink..??.) Way to make it an awkward non-double-date. Neat! The oysters were bomb. They did come out at least 10 minutes behind our neighbors oysters (order taken simultaneously), which was slightly annoying. They were fresh as hell, all very unique flavors. We sipped our beers and compared tasting notes. I did have to pour a significant amount of water out of a few them.... The seating is really tight as randoms and waitstaff scurried between our tables. The accoutrements for the oysters were limited. Shallot/vinegar did NOT belong on the oysters. We mulled the specials (only 1 out of 3 remained, but it was 8:15.....) all in all, I enjoyed the oysters a lot. I ordered "crispy calamari salad" because it appeared on the menu to be super fresh; full of kale, cabbage and apples with "ginger" in the dressing. I was sold. Nutrition does count, almost as much as flavor. My husband ordered the salmon with golden beet/celeriac root puree and some slaw. It DID sound great... We ordered a glass of wine for dinner....pretty nice pour. My salad was huge! It delivered on the dark greens and plenty of calamari. Dressing was scant. Calamari not exactly "crisp" but kind of what you'd expect from a salad mixed with calamari. I am not even a dressing queen, but ordered more just so I could taste any flavor. salad was much improved by the extra dressing. Smooth and gingery with a bit of sweet. Matt's salmon was cooked medium rare, per the chef, and it...was...fabulous. Such a crispy finish that we wondered if they torched it a la creme brulee? Or maybe broiled it suuuper hot? done to perfection. The puree...was just ok and the slaw was minimal. It looked pretty, but just a fairly small portion. I didnt see any noticeable herb oil that was raved about by our server. Concensus? While the food was good, it was still overpriced, and while we can hang......the crowd was about 20 years our senior. Atmosphere was kinda bleh, server was good but not great. We wont be back in a hot hurry....unless its just for a quick platter of oysters. :) read more

I had dinner and drinks here last night. My drinks, bread sticks and salad were very good but my trout was not. Our waiter must have worked here for years because the way he recited the daily specials it was like he was saying it for the 100000 time. I usually enjoy my meal here but you can't win them all. I love the clam chowder soup, i should of order that instead. read more

Absolutely best dining experience in a long time- service was excellent, helpful and engaging- lobster bisque had yummy sweet chunks of lobster- delicious dinner rolls- served warm- my husband's salad was tasty- He had the walleye and although it was good - it wasn't his favorite fish to eat- I had skatewing ( stingray) and it was delicious! It was paired with asparagus, roasted potatoes and a lemon hollandaise sauce- sooooo good! Huge portion of fish- I was a pig and ate all of it read more

I love to come to this place for food & drinks but tonight I was absolutely disappointed with the service. It would have been a total of 3 but only 2 of us were here there at the time. The hostess went and asked the manager if she could still seat us without the 3rd person she came back after a few minutes and said sorry we can't until the other party comes. I explained to her that we would still be ordering prior to the other person coming we just want to be seated to order because we are starving! She didn't care and said "sorry but Incase your other person is a no show you'd be holding up a 4 person table". Very disappointed! read more