Made reservations on a rainy Thursday thinking I would not need them. Good thing I did, as the place was full. Great and vibrant atmosphere. Just enough upscale for date night, but casual enough for Royal Oak. This is not really a traditional Greek restaurant. Its more Greek inspired. Everything seems a bit more higher end. Menu: simple, but diverse enough to please every palate. Service: Well trained wait staff and very friendly. Food: generally excellent. The saganaki is firmer with a bolder flavor than I am accustomed to. 1 portion is satisfying enough for the table to share. Honey is optional; not sure I would add honey again. Fried calamari - huge pieces all properly cooked to be tender. The batter is very crunch and stays crunchy. The cocktail sauce is excellent. Only critique is it was a bit bland, which is weird, because you can see the seasonings in the crust. Meat balls in tzatziki sauce. Deepfried. My wife and daughter loved them, but to me the texture was a bit mealy. Beet salad - my favorite! Served on a goat cheese mousse. A must try. Octopus- really came here for the octopus, but they did not have any. Oh well, next time. Souvlaki- Got 1 beef and 1 chicken. Very authentic char grilled flavor. A bit overcooked but good otherise. 2 glaring items overlooked: They need to add moussaka to the menu and despite a decent wine selection they do not have a wine Greeks are best known for; a dry crisp rose made from greek grapes. Can't really be called a Greek restaurant without a Greek rose. read more

Cute, clean, and cozy with warm staff. Ordered the Persephone- amazing! Great flavor and a bit of a whipped texture. Loved it. Spinach pie - comes out hot in your own cast iron pan. Fluffy, smooth texture with a delightful flavor. Highly recommend for lunch, dinner or even just drinks. read more

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Wonderful!! Highly recommend! Margaret was a wonderful server and the food was outstanding. We had the lemon potatoes, horta which is slow cooked wild greens, and the Mezze platter, which is slimmer to a sampler platter. So good!! read more

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Great food, amazing service, excellent addition to the Royal Oak restaurant scene. We started with the octopus and pita with sauces, and had an original gyro and a beef, a chicken and a veggie souvlaki as mains. Ended with a dessert flight. Sat at the bar, where Nick was quick on the service and ensured we had everything we could have needed. All in all, a fantastic dinner experience. read more

Blue Goat - Dessert trio - Greek Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Finally got to visit this place. We sat at the bar, the wait for a table was quite long, but it was a Friday night. You're safe if you come after 8pm tho, seems like less people are dining around that time. Anyways, onto the food. We over ordered so we got to try a lot of the items. Unsure of the real names, but description of dish should be okay. Calimari - very tender, semi crispy. Unsure about the batter because it felt like it wasn't cooked all the way or the outside wasn't crispy enough. It was just an odd bite for me. The calamari seems fresh and they don't skimp, it's thick pieces & lots of tentacles. Meat balls with pita - this was good, 4 giant meat balls (beef & lamb) it has a stronger lamb taste, if you're not into lamb. Must have it with the sauce & pickled cucumber. Lamb & beef gyros - this was really good. The meat was flavorful & love that yogurt sauce they use with it. It comes with really good fries (similar to checkers fries style) I would come just for the fries, but this was really good. Souvlaki - we got chicken & beef, comes on a bed of rice. This was pretty disappointing. Felt like the meats were bland, nothing stands out for me. Even the rice was just okay. It comes with 3 different sauces that gives the meat flavor, otherwise meat by itself was okay. Loved the sauces that came with it. The garlic aoli one went great with the fries we got also. Potatoes - we never got it. They never brought it. Told us it was coming, as we already had all of our left overs packed up. I saw another table getting it & I know they ordered after us. We sat at the bar and it was really busy, so service was okay. We ordered a lot of food for 2 people & glad the potatoes ended up not coming but sad it was just missed. The apps came out really quick but the mains took a bit longer to arrive there after. They're still working out kinks, but food is good for the most part. Glad for them to be something different in royal oak. I also love the decor. Also note that the app for wait time didn't really update. It just said still over 70min wait even tho the 2 parties ahead of us sat down already. And if you're lucky, u can sit at the bar. Didn't get to try the drinks, but they also looked good. read more

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Saturday night before 6:15 PM arrival. We were told it would be about a 25 minute wait for a bar seat or a table. We put down our name for a table. Try to be conservative on seating estimates. We are seated in less than 5 minutes after getting a text, our table was ready. Sophia is waiting on us. She recommended Souvlaki. I told her I don't eat red meat, asked if I could get more veggies instead of the bed of rice the meat skewers were place on, she said there are no substitutions. If I want more veggies and no rice, it would be an add on. She then recommended lamp chops, I reminded her against that I don't eat red meat. Why wouldn't you just give a few more zucchini slices instead of rice? How cheap are they? Lost a $28 entree order. Ordered beet salad, Greek salad, calamari, octopus, chicken gyro, crispy feta and phyllo and Greek salad with grilled chicken on it ($7 add on). $113.42 Discount if you pay with cash. The octopus is super tender. Arugula salad was simple, but good. Hummus is flat and tasteless to me. This young judgy man came over to our table to tell me that taking a top view of the calamari dish is a bad picture, that I should take from different angles. I less than amusedly let the staff know that I always take at least 3 pics of food at different angles. The calamari is slightly crispy, but more heavily breaded and quite greasy for me. Lots of tentacles pieces in the bowl, left them for my hubby, since he doesn't mind them much. The feta phyllo was so-so, not so special and rather bland. It's a long hunk of feta wrapped in phyllo and that's about it. The Greek salad was ok. The mixed greens are all on the bottom and are full leaves, so a bit tough to get at to cut down to eat. The beet salad was lack luster, the whipped goat cheese was not as good as actual goat cheese for me. The chicken gyro was blah, my husband wasn't loving the big chunks of pickles in it too much and it only had a bit of chicken in it. It's not anything special, wasn't what he expected and rather flavorless. The fries were as expected and slightly seasoned. Service was average. It's rather pricey if you think about it being Greek inspired food and costing over $100 for one entree and several starters. read more

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I had been to Blue Goat with my husband and had a good experience. So when we had some family visiting town I thought it was the perfect place to take them. I called their restaurant on May 8th to make a reservation for 7 people. A week later, I called again to confirm everything was still in order and ask a question about parking. Thankfully I did, because the person I spoke this time said they didn't take reservations for more than 6 people. My reservation was not in their books and I was never informed of this or their policy. I was shocked and was given no accommodation or consideration for their error, or lack of training on who answers their phone to take reservations. They did nothing to fix their error. I had to scramble to find a last minute reservation for a group at a different restaurant. I can't imagine if I had showed up with my group and they told me this at the time of when I was supposed to be there. Sadly, they have lost me as a patron! read more

Really great quality Greek food! The saganaki came with a side of honey and it paired so well with the salty savoriness of the cheese! The service was excellent, almost too attentive at times but there was hardly anyone else in the restaurant in the late afternoon on a weekday so I can't fault them for that haha. The gyro was stuffed and so flavorful, loved the seasoned fries as well!! I definitely want to come back for the souvlaki some time. Such a lovely spot to have on Main! The postcards are a cute touch as well. read more

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ambiance was very nice, service was really good as well my server was so fun! and the food was good. read more

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This is a new place in Royal Oak and you haven't heard too much about it. It's definitely a gem in the rough. The place is small but definitely worthy of the date night. The bartender was extremely friendly come over and showed us the special cocktail menu and chatted with us for a little while because the place is new. The waiter was very friendly and informative, we ordered the saganaki, and I had to say I was a little disappointed in the size for an appetizer it was rather small. The gyros were generous, the meat was definitely fresh and there was a lot of it. I would come back for cocktails and if I had someone special to take out an impress. It would be more of a dinner place for me than for lunch. read more

Blue Goat - Hera (mocktail) Order with a shot of vodka .... Yummy - Greek Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

Was just here again - really loved this spot - and brought my parents back while they were visiting. Another terrific experience. My one note from the last visit was a cocktail that integrated mastiha - and this time they delivered! A riff on the Last Word, swapping out the luxardo for the mastiha. Loved it! Went for a gyro this time - their fries are delicious - and their beef salad is exquisite. We will be making this more of a regular stop! read more

Blue Goat - Greek Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

It seemed like we came in just as they were opening. We were the only table and it made me a little worried. The services was incredible attentive. The bar tender brings your drinks to the table so they dont sit at the counter waiting for a server. I was really excited about the greek potatoes--i have only had them when my wife makes them, I have never seen them at a restaurant. They were very good but I wanted some more lemon tartness and some feta cheese. I had a meatball appetizer and they were flavorful and juice. Their tzatziki could use a bigger kick of garlic, but again, I think I am used to homemade flavors to my taste. Needless to say by the time we left the place was becoming really busy. Overall I want to come back. It was a great experience. read more

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Blue Goat, Greek restaurant, recently opened up and didn't disappoint. Cozy space with a long couch with pillows along the wall (very comfy). Great service - attentive staff! Food is mostly very good. Grilled octopus is one of the best I had. Vegetable salad was tasty and fresh. Souvlaki was served with 3 sauce cups - spicy feta is yummy! Unfortunately, chicken skewer was dry and beef skewer meat was chewy. Flavor was good but could be better. Also while I liked lemon potatoes, I prefer traditional kind. Overall, enjoyed the experience and want to come back to try other dishes - like branzino. read more

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Loved this place! First of all, the inside is very chic. Its brand new but the blue makes you feel like you're in a secluded restaurant, not downtown royal oak. The vibe is great, staff are friendly. The food is also good. The french fries were perfectly crispy. The gyro was great, not dried out. I did add tzatziki to the pita which added to the overall flavor. Will be back soon! read more

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So many good things to say about this place! The ambiance is gorgeous, and it's a wonderful addition to have to downtown RO. Services was very attentive and kind. they are BUSY but still take the time to check on you frequently! The food was also super yummy! I would've loved a bigger serving of the saganaki and four the chicken souvlaki to be a tiny bit over cooked, but the dips, fries, rice, and the gyro were absolutely delicious! I saw many people order the other gyros, the greek salad, and the meatballs and i'll definitely be back for those! read more

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Here's your polished 5-star review: What a gem! I feel so lucky to have stumbled into this brand-new restaurant. From start to finish, everything was exceptional. The food and service were absolutely amazing--truly a standout experience. As someone who loves Greek, Mediterranean, Turkish, and Lebanese cuisine, this place hit all the right notes. The interior is stunning--modern and airy with a touch of New York swank. It feels fresh, stylish, and inviting. Every dish I tried was a delight: the beet salad had just the right amount of tang, the saganaki was flamed tableside with the perfect touch of brandy, and the gyro? Absolute perfection. Fresh, clean, healthy Greek food in the Northbound--finally! I can't wait to come back. Highly recommend! read more

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7:30 11/7/25 dinner review: This place is very good. Yes, we have so many Greek/Mediterranean options in the DMA, but between the elevated ambience and decor along with flavorful, familiar and elevated classics like the absolutely phenomenal Saganaki - hard to not note that this is slightly different than other offerings of the same repertoire. Again, the Saganaki had a touch of honey and higher quality than usual Kesseri - hard to make something this simple better, but it is! The souvlaki was so dang juicy! There was a veneer of lemony, garlicky buttery-olive oily finish that was superb over there very good rice. My wife's lamb chops were a bit overpriced, but flavorful. The trio of traditional dips went great with there excellent and addictive fresh pitas. Very good, if small, wine list and tasty pomegranate cocktail. The baklava flight was a perfect finish - even as we stared at Astoria right across the street! Our server was not overly friendly, but far from hostile and was efficient. The hostess with the cool ink at the front of house as great! She assisted in our service too. On balance, way above solid if not a knockout! Bit loud because of the walls, but I like more noise than none. read more

Went for lunch and enjoyed the food, service and ambience. Beet salad was tasty and was not overfilling. I got the chicken souvlaki which was three skewers of chicken with rice. For the price I was expecting a bit more chicken; however, it was a good portion size for lunch. It came with some rice and three sauces. Wait person was attentive and I appreciated the real candlelight at each table. read more

We went to eat here. However, even though the place was empty, the hostesses wanted to only seat us at an open window on a day with 20 mph winds because we didn't have a reservation. It would've been nice if you seated us in your empty restaurant. There was only 2 of us. read more

Great service and delicious food! Highly recommend. Make sure to try the baklava flight as well for dessert!

Food was very good and well presented . Service was good as well. Waiter knew the menu and drink options well. However, our final thoughts were that it was elevated greek coney island food at Royal Oak prices; hence the 4 stars instead of 5. read more

Had a wonderful dining experience at Blue Goat. We had a few shared apps. And then the Greek salad with added chicken ( which was filled to the brim) for dinner. Will be returning to try more of the menu and their cocktails! read more

Excellent restaurant for date night, group hangout, or carry out! We've done all three. Dine in if you can because the atmosphere is upscale but friendly/comfortable, if that makes sense. They have several vegetarian options too. read more

I was greeted by a very nice gentleman once I sat the bar who told me Hannah would be right with me. Hannah looked at me, said nothing and proceeded to have a conversation with her coworkers at the end of the bar. I was looking forward to trying the branzino but they clearly don't want my money. No need to return. read more

Our new favorite Royal Oak spot! For a last minute date night, we ordered a bunch of appetizers and a salad to share, with the stars of the show being the meatballs and the octopus! A highlight of the experience was the addition of Greek wines, beer, and spirits on their menu. Since we were celebrating, my sister called in and paid for a shot to be delivered to our table. A full cocktail sized drink (pictured) made with Greek gin was excitedly delivered to us. It made the experience extremely special. The seating was incredibly comfortable, and the staff were warm, welcoming, and knowledgeable. It was hard to believe we were dining in on their third night of being open, everything was perfect. As Royal Oak residents, we frequent Beppe and Detroit hot spots. The Blue Goat is right on par with all our favorites. We are so grateful they are a part of our community! read more

Blue Goat - Greek Near Me - Royal Oak, Michigan

The food here is DELICIOUS!! I ordered the Greek Chicken and Rice bowl and omg it was so so good! The service was super friendly and the vibes were so nice in there - would recommend 100% read more

Wow! The service was amazing. Everyone was so helpful and kind. They made us feel right at home. The food was delicious. We tried most of their appetizers and every bight was delightful. We will be back. read more

A wonderful addition to downtown Royal Oak - came here for my birthday and loved every second of it - everyone on staff was so welcoming. Our server, Johnathon, was attentive & charming - the food was delicious (get the branzino, yum!) and the ambiance inside was delicious too. Will def be coming back read more

Had an awesome meal here over the weekend. We tried a variety of things, the star being a lamb shoulder dish they had on special which was incredible. Service and ambiance were both great. Definitely a welcome addition to Royal Oak and already one of the best options for a night out. read more

What a great find. Blue Goat has everything one can ask for: great food, chill ambiance and attentive service from Langston. We will be back. read more

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Went in for lunch. Staff was kind and welcoming. Simplified menu, very straightforward. The beet salad was delicious and chicken gyro delivered. Had a cucumber based mocktail that was light and refreshing, perfect for summer sipping. Window opened in front and we were thankful for the summer breeze. read more

Awful awful awful. Bland priced to high. If you use a credit card you pay more. If you are a business pay your own bills. Portions are small. Cocktails are good. Service needs help. The interior is beautiful but I guess that's why the high prices for small for. read more

I know it's new but the service was not great - our server rarely checked in with us and we kept having to flag down other servers. Forgot our salad and then brought it with our check?! Food was expensive and meh. read more

It's a very okay spot. Feels like an overpriced Leo's Coney Island with the food quality, a nice location and restaurant, but the food quality doesn't add up to the price. read more

I had the Brazino both times with the octopus appetizer and it was delicious both times, our waitress was wonderful and very helpful and the bartenders were fun and made great drinks. I will go back again soon. read more

Charming little place with great food and service. I would definitely go back. There's a lot of Greek food restaurants in Michigan but this is now one of my favorites. read more

An amazing addition to the Royal Oak food scene. The food is exceptional. The authentic Greek dining matches its authentic Greek name. Highly recommend. The ambiance is quaint and cozy. The staff is inviting and attentive and the food is very good. We tried every appetizer and would order them all again. read more

Excellent!!! George & the team are very friendly and attentive! The food is fantastic, the ambience is soothing and the WHOLE experience is memorable! Great menu! We will return! read more

Great ambiance and very cute inside! We had the saganaki, the gyro and the beef and chicken souvlaki everything was delicious and the drinks even better. The bar tender was awesome and super friendly. Definitely will be coming back with friends read more

Everything about Blue Goat is great. The food, drinks and service are very well done. A great addition to the downtown with parking literally just a few feet away. read more