I have to remember, get pics BEFORE you eat, lol. It's been months. I truly enjoyed my meal. Volcano Roll, Lobster Roll flight with fries, and a lavender lemonade. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Most restaurants in Royal Oak are crowded, thats expected. Friendly atmosphere, locals who know the staff, and low lighting[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]. Our waiter reminded is frequently that everything was backed up. Our clam chowder was lost in the back up. The Lobster rolls were ok, the original was perfect. Delicious fries where most fries are hit or miss, this was a hit. I enjoyed myself. read more

Tom's Oyster Bar - Lavender lemonade - Pubs Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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We had to wait to be seated on a Thursday night w/ reservations. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Bathroom dirty.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My drink came after meal served. It wasn't as sweet as expected based on ingredients. The Lobster flight was a small portion, Not worth price tag. Asked for fries well done & they weren't. Left feeling hungry. No refill was given on ice tea after asking for one. read more

Tom's Oyster Bar - Lobster flight - Pubs Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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Food & Servcie wasn't great Beware if you get a lobster roll, they will fill it with some Kind of greens and you won't get much lobster at all, pic below. I won't Be back! read more

Tom's Oyster Bar - Pubs Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Came early evening on a Friday. Party of 3 seated right away. We had the sweetest waitress with a deep southern accent; she was attentive & the best! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The main part of the restaurant by the bar has dim lighting and tight seating but not uncomfortable.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] We started off with the crab dip; very good. I love when the chips are seasoned. We also had the crab flaming oysters (not the actual name). They set the plate on fire. My cousin and friend don't particularly like raw oysters, but still loved them! It's not cooked all the way through, but the crab on top with the Asiago cheese was a great pair. The lobster seafood paella was delicious! All the seafood was cooked to perfection. The lobster roll was nice. You have the option to get one or two. This place really knows seafood! 10/10 would recommend. I will Definitely be back. read more

Tom's Oyster Bar - Lobster Roll - Pubs Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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This was my first time here! I sat at the bar, and the service was amazing! The food was cooked to perfection and perfectly medium. [[HIGHLIGHT]]There is plenty of sitting with options to sit at an open window or at a softly lit and intimate table.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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The service was good, we liked our waiter. The tuna appetizer was also decent. The po boy sandwich was very difficult to eat. It was mostly breading and incredibly dry (even after asking for an extra side of the sauce). It was definitely atly not worth the prices for dry bread and overly breaded shrimp. read more

Service was slow and no one was in there, lobster rolls were dry and flavorless, appetizers also came in very small portions, this place could have potential but I was very disappointed. Also the wine glasses were dirty. read more

They gave us dirty glasses and silverware. Slow service on a Monday when it wasn't busy. Appetizers were good but Connecticut lobster roll was dry. When i asked for new wine glass due to hair all over it the bartender rolled her eyes read more

Tom's always delivers for seafood. A dirty martini and some oysters is a must- Romos Pro tip: the pink moon oysters...just, chefs kiss! A bit pricy, but so worth it! [[HIGHLIGHT]]Highly recommend going during February for their lobster lovers month.. such a vibe, and so good![[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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It has been years since I've been to Tom's oyster bar. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The atmosphere of course can't be beat. A quaint little restaurant enough for an intimate celebration or just a plain evening out.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Unfortunately I think there was nothing really outstanding about the meal. We went for lobsterfest, and we were all pretty excited to have some phenomenal dishes considering that this is a seafood based restaurant. We had four different experiences and they're pretty much the food was just okay, wish any other time would be understandable but, this being a special event I would hope that things would be a little bit more outstanding. Our server was very nice, but definitely not the most attentive for a higher-end restaurant. We had to ask for water, and Ashley had to ask for butter for a lobster tail which I thought was a little odd. read more

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We came to Tom's Oyster Bar to celebrate my son's birthday. Our servers were friendly and we appreciated the complimentary birthday dessert as a thoughtful gesture. The calamari was good, and the paella was fine, although I felt $49 was far too expensive for such a small bowl. The biggest disappointment was the lobster roll. It was packed with shredded lettuce, while the actual lobster amounted to maybe a tablespoon and a half of tiny pieces. At $29, it was nowhere near worth the price. For dessert, they brought my son a small slice of rainbow-layer cheesecake for his birthday. While the gesture was appreciated, the cheesecake itself was extremely dry and unfortunately not enjoyable. Overall, the service was good, but the value for the money just wasn't there. Between the overpriced paella and the very disappointing lobster roll, I don't think we'd return. read more

February is Lobster Fest and the options were plentiful. I may go back for the pasta. Today I got the seafood po' boy it definitely DID NOT DISAPPOINT. Remoulade had a perfect amount of spice. Seafood fried to perfection. Our server was great and very attentive. read more

First time here, I gave 3 stars because the old fashioned was 8/10. The lobster fries are not seasoned, the sauce is on the side by request but the flavor is not there, it was dropped in oil no seasoning. This carries over to the perch which was also unseasoned. The service was good, server was nice and attentive. They were out of crab legs which was the first pick for me. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The ambiance is a bar vibe, with bar seating and some bench/chair dinner tables which are okay.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] read more

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First off, the beers and the service were great. The bartender was friendly and responsive. We wandered in thinking this was part of Ale Mary next door and didn't realize it wasn't until we'd already ordered a drink. We just opted to share something and got the All American Breakfast Skillet. I realize that ordering breakfast/brunch at an oyster bar is a unique decision but it was only 11am. The eggs and salad were fine, but the dish itself was supposed to be meatless and about halfway through the potatoes, we ended up with bacon bits in each bite. We'd already eaten most of the rest so didn't bother to send it back. Turning our mistake into an even worse one. read more

Tom's Oyster Bar - All American Breakfast Skillet - Pubs Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

I ordered the Mahi Mahi. It was good, not great. The fish was sort of bland. The Brussels sprouts were delicious and abundant. I also got a sushi roll. It was good. My wife ordered some shrimp dish and it was pretty skimpy. She then ordered a side salad to help fulfill her hunger and it took a long time to come out. Kind of weird timing since we had already received our food, and it was just a side salad. Our waitress was on her second day on the job, and she was amazing. I wish I remembered her name. I drank so much water and she kept my cup refilled! read more

Tom's Oyster Bar - Mahi Mahi - Pubs Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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This shit overly mid , goofy ass waitress brought the entree before the appetizer, the mussels had way to much saffron read more

Tom's Oyster Bar - Mussels - Pubs Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Let's start with the good. Our sushi roll with blue crab was delicious. We ordered three lobster rolls between two of us. They were good but not great. They had the appropriate bun with a nice buttery flavor. The french fries were pretty good. The not so good... My wife's tropical drink served in a fish-shaped glass I cannot recall the name but the glass was cute tasted watered down. Couldn't taste Malibu couldn't taste RumChata. It was called a bumbu painkiller. Yep it tasted watered down total disappointment. The service was fair.. it could have been better. We were at the south bar and the bartender spent more time on prep work then checking up on her bar patrons of which they were between three and six the entire time we were there including us. I had heard about Tom's oyster bar for years so this definitely worth a try as we are out of towners. But there are so many other places in Royal oak. It may be quite a while before rotation brings us back here again... if ever. It wasn't horrible, it's just there are other choices that do better. read more

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Horrible!!! We were celebrating my boyfriend's birthday and I ordered their "famous" Fish & Chips and the cod was undercooked. Our waiter was not very friendly. This was my first and last time here! Do yourself a favor and don't waste your time and money. And to add insult to injury the waiter had the audacity to put that undercooked Cod on our bill that I didn't eat. I had to request for the manager and she said sometimes the Cod can have a little discoloration, ummmm lady I know difference between undercooked and discoloration. But she did take it off the bill. read more

We have been here a couple times in the last couple months. Great seafood, good drink choices, and don't forget the Spanish Coffee (also available in decaf) read more

We loved our experience, our server was so attentive and even put my leftover that I left aside and I picked them up. Mason was amazing. The food was great. We started with the calamari and it was great. My husband had the lobster roll variety, and I had the Mac and cheese add lobster, we ate until we couldn't. The mocktails were great. [[HIGHLIGHT]]The street seating was nice cause we got to people watch and it was shaded so it was beautiful.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Service was 10/10. Would 100% come back again. read more

This is one of my favorites in Royal Oak. The food is always great, the cocktail menu rotates seasonally and always has fun options, and the service is great! One of my favorite dishes is the mussels, one of their appetizers. They are served in a saffron cream sauce with corn, tomatoes and jalepenos. The combination of flavors is incredible. For entrees, my favorite is the pasta aurora, a creamy spinach, tomato pasta with a mix of seafood. So good. The vibe is great inside. A more intimate vibe with plenty of seating and a beautiful bar. read more

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This is my favorite spot to get clam chowder and I always like their drink options as well. Every thing I have ordered here have always been fresh and each server has been friendly and added suggestions to our table ... read more

Food was delicious waitress was wonderful ambience was cozy. I will go back. They keep adding more and more dishes and I'm excited about all of them. I haven't had a bad meal there ever I continue to go to Tom's oyster bar for sure. read more

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$51.00 for 3 Spanish coffees I will not be back. That's ridiculous, I could get a cocktail from a bar anywhere

We came in on a crowded Sunday afternoon. The service was excellent, and the food was absolutely wonderful. The lobster pasta had a wonderful flavor and generous portions of lobster read more

Tom's Oyster Bar - Salt Water Sampler - Pubs Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Hard to believe but I think this was my first visit to Tom's Oyster Bar. It was tough to come up with an overall star rating for this review because it was a mixed bag. I would probably give it a 2.5 if I could but decided to round up to 3. [[HIGHLIGHT]]My wife and I met friends here for dinner and enjoyed our table outside on a beautiful evening.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Our server was very friendly and attentive. After ordering drinks (more on this to follow) we ordered our meals. My wife only had the appetizer crab cake as her meal. I ordered a bowl of clam chowder and a lobster roll. My friends had the crab cake dinner and perch dinner. When there was no sign of my soup I told the waitress when she walked by that I would like my soup before my entree. (Side note. Doesn't this go without saying because this has happened to me a few times lately). She said sure, let me get that for you. A couple minutes later a server arrives with our entrees. I told the server that my soup never arrived. A couple minutes later my soup arrives. Bad start. The clam chowder I must say was excellent. Our server told me she would take the soup off the bill which she did. My wife thought the crab cake was good...not the best she has had but good. I thought my lobster roll was pretty average. Fries that came with as a no upcharge add were great. Our friends both enjoyed their meals The bill arrives and upon review I am shocked by the price of my Tito's on the rocks...a new record for the most I have ever been charged in Michigan for a Tito's on the rocks and that includes places like Capital Grill and highest end restaurants in the city and Tom's is a rather pedestrian neighborhood seafood joint certainly not a "Michelin Star" restaurant or anywhere close to that to warrant a drink price like that. The Tito's was $12 and $4.80 upcharge for on the rocks. It's not at all unusual to see an upcharge for rocks but I have never seen a $4.80 upcharge. I have never seen $16.80 for a Titos on the rocks in Michigan. Only place I have paid that is in New York City. It wasn't even a huge pour either. Tom's manager needs to check the market and get his drink prices in line. I don't care about the $5ish "overcharge" on the drink....its the principle. And with the food being nothing to rave about, that obscene drink price is enough for me to not return to Tom's. read more

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March 18/26-12:30 pm Royal Oak, MI [[HIGHLIGHT]]Other than a waiter seated at a table- empty. Completely empty- I asked, " Are you open? "[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Order clam chowder and a crab cake- When I say the clam chowder had no taste, that's an understatement. Are you ready for this ? The crab cake was deep fried! Yes. Deep fried ! Trust me when I suggest to you that you go anywhere else- I mean ANYWHERE else, other than Tom's Oyster Bar in Royal Oak, MI They would be best served if they closed today. read more

It has been many years since I have been to Tom's oyster bar, and unfortunately, it was not how I remembered it. We went there for the oysters - which was very disappointing. Every oyster had big pieces of shell from not being shucked correctly and the oyster was still attached to the shell. The mignonette was little boba tea balls, which did nothing for the flavor. [[HIGHLIGHT]]I like the atmosphere and the ahi tuna was good[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]], but for a place that is supposed to be known for oysters, they should probably learn how to shuck them properly. Don't waste your money on oysters unless you like a mouth full of shells. read more

Tom's is having lobster month in February so my sisters and I decided to go for Sunday brunch. I made a reservation online and we were seated as soon as we arrived. The tables are pretty small and tight together but we made it work. We started with oysters rockerfeller and fried oysters. Both were delicious and full of flavor. For drinks we ordered a passion fruit margarita, and my sisters ordered a crème brule martini and I don't know the name of my friend's drink. We all enjoyed them. For entrees we got the lobster shrimp & grits, lobster & waffle tower and the lobster seafood paella. All of our plates were scraped clean. Besides the tiny table this was a great experience. read more

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Oh my goodness the food and service was so amazing. We plan to return to try more items. We tried the crab Rangoon egg rolls,crab and shrimp lasagna and crab stuffed lasagna. So delicious read more

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There is no longer a HH here and guess it's been so long that I didn't realize it's been gone for over two years . All ala carte! I do love Toms and the prices have gone up! read more

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Tom's Oyster bar has been on my to-try list for years, and I finally made it there yesterday! We had a reservation at 6:30 (we made the reservation a few hours beforehand) and we were able to be seated right away. We ate on the patio, which is a small area between the sidewalk and the street, which is a bit loud, but great for people watching and enjoying the weather. The menu is only front and back, but they have a lot packed on there! We asked our waitress for some recommendations, and everything she mentioned sounded amazing. For my meal, I ended up starting with oysters. I chose the blue point, chesapeake, and the malpeque--all were very good! And for my main, I had the lobster roll which was fresh and flavorful. I had a great time here! Our waitress was super friendly and knowledgeable, the food was tasty, the prices were fair, and the atmosphere was nice and welcoming. With such an expansive menu, we'll definitely have to come back to try something new! read more

Tom's Oyster Bar - New England Lobster Roll - Pubs Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

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Food and service always amazing and delicious. Oysters always fresh and great quality. Service is always friendly and welcoming. It's like you've known everyone for years. Always clean even the kitchen. We never pay much attention to pricing, everything ordered is always good so prices really don't matter. read more

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Tom's is one of the few restaurants we visit more than a few times a year. The seafood is tops, service is always friendly, and in spite of Royal Oak's parking situation (use the garages for a free two hours) we brave the walk over to the place. Had the lake perch and partner had the tuna tartare along with some of the best calamari around. We also had their famous (on a recent visit) Spanish Coffee which is available in decaf. That night I had the lobster roll which was delicious. read more

The good, the bad, and the ugly... We went for RO Restaurant week, but after looking at the regular menu prices, we decided not to get it. We did get a few items off of the restaurant week menu. The fish for the fish and chips was excellent. The fries would have been excellent if they were warm. The lobster bisque was the worst I've ever had, and the shrimp scampi special was even worse than that. The sauce was not edible. We tried ordering 3 different wines that they were out of. The cocktail I had was delicious, but the drinks like the food are overpriced. The service started out ok, but ended up being sooooo sloooow...we had to cancel our Spanish coffee order bc it was taking just way too long! [[HIGHLIGHT]]This place is really cute and a royal oak staple.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] However, it is just average to below average at best and super overpriced! read more

Stopped in on a Tuesday for a quick lunch and everything was absolutely great! The surf abs turf was delicious I didn't even have a chance to take a picture. Our bartender Murph was awesome. His attention to detail was top tier. Murph felt like a friend I hadn't seen in long time. Great conversation and made us feel welcome. Ended up staying much longer than expected but loved every minute!. Will be back soon for sure! read more

Tom's Oyster Bar - Pubs Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

I went to Tom's for my birthday, after seeing a lot of Instagram post, of their food they mainly had a lobster fest going on, and I am really not a lobster fan. I opted for the Seabass, which was really good, but the sauce was just too soupy. We had these loaded fries that were really delicious, and their clam chowder is not bad also. But it was just OK! read more

Angel & Alisa are THE best!!! Hospitality is top notch ... [[HIGHLIGHT]]sitting at the bar was a fun experience[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and we can't wait to come back! #SpanishCoffee #LobsterSeazn read more

While I normally love what I get, scallops since I was there for lunch, I got a cup of lobster bisque and tried their sushi by ordering the volcano roll calmed down. While the lobster bisque was good, the sushi was a big mistake. Instead of the fried shrimp rolled in it, but covering it. I didn't even eat the half I took home. Others with me enjoyed theirs, I learned my lesson. The service was even a little slow because the server had too many tables and there were empty tables mid day lunch. I will come back again but not until the spring and I will just get my usual. read more

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Tom's, once a staple in our date night "rounds", has gone so severely downhill that we won't be back. From SLOOOOW service on a Monday evening to sub par food and drinks that are grossly overpriced, this Royal Oak spot has gone from inspired to tired. We started our evening at 7:30 and it's nearly 9:00... we have just received our entrees. My husband's salmon is dry and over cooked while his accompanying vegetables are raw. My crab cake is mediocre at best and if it wasn't $32 I would be leaving it here. For the price I'm hoping the dog will lower himself for a snack. The wait staff is haughty and looks annoyed to have to bother with us and we're just so disappointed. There are so many establishments that are worth your time in Royal Oak, but Tom's is definitely one to avoid at all costs. read more