Had a great lunch on St. Patrick's Day at Diamond Jim Brady's. Everything was wonderful! We had a corned beef and cabbage and the chicken tzatziki Lebanese salad. Both were delicious. Service was great. I love the atmosphere and the interesting menu. Love this place! read more

Located in an outdoor mall off of Novi Rd, parking is free with several ADA accessible spots. We stopped in with friends for early lunch. Served by the incomparable Maddie! What a gem! Friendly, skilled and savvy about all things DJB. Price point at lunch is reasonable, imo. I had the Chicken Tzatziki salad bowl. It was fresh and delicious, and so large that I needed a carry-out box. I also tried the beautifully plated (or bowled) steamy, thick Tomato Basil Soup with Balsamic Oil drizzle. It was to-die-for! Wish I had room for dessert. Good to know: delicious warm, buttered rolls are complimentary and available upon request. read more

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Visited on a Friday night, and wow, it was hopping! A really nice energetic crowd, and great vibes all around. The owner and the entire staff are just so welcoming and amazing! Considering all of the reviews I have done for Diamond Jim Brady's, it's no surprise that I will share again that dinner was fantastic! I wanted to add a new insight. I have now tried a few of their flatbreads, the flatbread selection changes and that's nice. It gives you a chance to try new flavors. During this visit, we tried the Italian flatbread and it was fantastic. It was filled with just so much flavor, pesto tomatoes, garlic, and wonderful mozzarella cheese. It felt decadent and light at the same time. Of course, I ordered my regular famous DJB's fish and chips and it was perfectly crispy, flaky on the inside and so flavorful. The DJB Burger is always a favorite as well. We ordered carryout and brought home steak Diane and the country fried chicken and they were also top-notch and delicious. I am already looking forward to my next visit here. read more

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Nice restaurant that has been around for years. A good variety of items on the menu at reasonable prices. We had a group of 5 for a birthday lunch. Meals included fish and chips, hamburger, scallops and whitefish. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Also included some delicious desserts. read more

Let me start with this place was a nice surprise. It's much bigger inside, than it appears from outside. Our server Katherin was probably one of the best we've had since moving back to Michigan! While she assured me she had only been there about 2 weeks, this great lady knew her menu inside out and upside down, and had some great suggestions. Her attention to service was excellent, and her attitude even better! Also Rayah (working nearby) was very sweet and made it a point to say hello, and made us feel welcomed also. The little "fireplaces" they had strategically located around were a nice touch to the ambiance as well as the dim table lamps. This would be a great place for a date. The food was excellent, the drinks were average priced and you can tell the ownership is deeply involved in wanting quality for their customers. This is a come as you are place, but also a bit higher scale than just a bar and grill. Great for a date, a couple of friends that haven't talked in a while, family and group friendly. Thank you for a great time, We will definitely be back! read more

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We loved the vibe, the service, the drinks, and the food. We ate from the specials menu, and Amanda was thorough, attentive, and made great recommendations. When we come back to Detroit, this will be a regular stop. read more

Diamond Jim Brady's - New American Near Me - Novi, Michigan

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Being new to the area, I was looking for a unique place to have a quick bite for lunch. Diamond Jim Brady's is such a cool spot! I sat at the bar ordered a glass of wine and had a fun time speaking with the bartender. I ended up ordering the lamb meatballs and they were absolutely delicious. I loved the overall decor , very chic! It was quite busy for a weekday and all the food coming out looks great! I will most certainly be back. read more

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Cute outdoor patio, decent food, fast service really close to the downtown Novi area. & The service was great! read more

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Best restaurant in the area by a long shot. Interesting choices on the menu and everything is executed perfectly. We had the calamari, scallops and the dark chocolate olive oil cake. Everything was super tasty! Great service too :) read more

Fun little spot for craft cocktails, and small plates. We have the hummus platter and tacos and the Thai soup! OMG perfection. Topped it off with a Cosmo. Great little place to socialize with friends, we will definitely be back. Food was delicious, and service was excellent.! read more

Had a very nice meal eating outside (sort of) while temps were below freezing. I had no idea they had outside seating in the winter but they do. I mean you aren't completely outside and it's totally shielded with weatherproof material and heaters. But you can see the outside of the building. It's temp controlled and unique. Our meals was very good. I got some type of bowl that was tasty. And the service was great too. I'll come back. read more

Diamond Jim Brady's is the best bistro that exists in a strip mall. It has no business being so delicious, but there is room for improvement. Pros Ambiance: gives European cafe vibes Drink selection: nice to see Michigan wines listed. Had a knockout Riesling from Shade Lane Cellars. Would like to see more Michigan libations offered! Food: Quality, taste, variety. Even the house salad, that has a delectable vinaigrette and pine nuts, was much above average. I get a kick out of their descriptors; radish & pea rumble, pistachio dust. The food feels more elevated than the location. Cons Service: from the host to the waitress, they all made my party feel like they didn't want us there. Were they short staffed? All stuck up? Not sure, but it felt unwelcoming and off brand. Gluten Free: The GF options are not available online, and the waitress seemed uncertain about which dishes were. Would be best of they listed this on their menus, if they change often/seasonally. Would I dine here again? Absolutely. Food is 5 star. Looking forward to trying the patio! read more

Diamond Jim Brady's - Bistro Salmon - New American Near Me - Novi, Michigan

Best fish & chips! Plus salmon, djb burger, shrimp & pasta. High tops or booths. Full bar/ great service! Been going there since the old man was still kicking. read more

The Coulotte Steak was surprisingly between room temperature and lukewarm. It may have been left in the kitchen while the other dishes were read, but it was the last dish to be served at the table. I enjoyed the flavor but wished the temperature was warmer. I generally prefer brownies over blondies. The Chocolate Chip Pretzel Blondie has surprisingly plenty of chocolate for a blondie. When I took a bite, I could taste the blondie even though it was wrapped in fudge and provided a pleasant contrast. In addition to the hot fudge, there is the chocolate gelato in case the fudge fails to provide sufficient taste of chocolate. Sadly, the waitress decided to blame a particular colleague for a slowness in service. A couple times, she acknowledged that dessert was still being made. The second time, she decided to blame an unnamed employee who was in charge of making the salad and the desserts. She said it was her first day on the job. In my experience at other restaurants, the waitstaff would mention the "kitchen" was backed up but never point blame to an individual employee. When she forgot to bring one of the beverages, I am surprised she did not blame this same colleague. read more

Diamond Jim Brady's - Chocolate Chip Pretzel Blondie - New American Near Me - Novi, Michigan

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We love this place! We've been for lunch a couple of times. The wine is cold and the service is great. Food is delicious. The menu is a nice change with some great varieties of choices. We will definitely be back! read more

First time here and we were in a group of 14. Had our own private area which was very nice (and heated). Our server was Tory and she was Johnny on the spot. Had a number of appetizers - Garlic Shrimp, Smoked Whitefish Dip, Calamari and more - all appetizers were on point. For my entree, I had the KFC - Korean Fried Chicken sandwich w/ cole slaw and sweet Asian chili sauce - this blew me away, as it tasted so, so good. Full bar as well, so drink up! I'll be back here, as the place is very nice, the service fantastic and the food was simply delicious. read more

Diamond Jim Brady's - Smoked Whitefish Dip - fantastic - New American Near Me - Novi, Michigan

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Forty year local resident. By far the beast restaurant in the Novi Northville area. Once a week place for us!

First time dining here, and I must say, I will be back! The food was delicious, and Gina was one of the best waitresses we've ever had. She was so pleasant, and attentive. Her suggestions did not disappoint! I had the Steak Diane, and my friend had the Braised ShortRibs. The portion size was plenty, and we both had leftovers to take home. The Mac and Cheese that we shared as a side dish was so good. The Bread Pudding for dessert was amazing, as was my Chocolate Martini that Gina had suggested. We felt the prices were very fair for what we got. Very nice ambiance too! Definitely 5 stars, and Gina is 10 stars! read more

Diamond Jim Brady's - Delicious! - New American Near Me - Novi, Michigan

I was looking for something a bit different. I found it. The ambience is cozy, intimate, quiet and classy. I was seated on their covered outdoor patio which was well insulated and didn't feel like you were sitting on a covered patio. Nicely done! The service was wonderful and she was very honest. Apparently my order was just put in behind a very large table. But she made me aware of the reason my order was taking a bit longer. Once I got it, it didn't last long. Very tasty and well put together. The flavor was perfect for the salmon. It would've been tastier if the veggies in the topping weren't cooked down as much. But that's my personal preference. I am looking forward to coming back with a special someone. read more

Diamond Jim Brady's - Bistro Salmon - New American Near Me - Novi, Michigan

Always a great place to grab a cocktail and meal. Service is always friendly and professional

DJB's has 69 years of experience and seldom disappoints. Dining companions ordered coulotte steak well done w/crispy au gratin potatoes. The kitchen complied. Tasty and thankfully, not over-salted. Salmon rumble was a generous portion of salmon, just a tad over-cooked and beginning to approach dry. The rumble is cashews, squash, potato and Brussels sprouts. Looking forward to "patio" weather! Isabel(la?) provided terrific, attentive and knowledgeable service. Will I return? Yes, of course. read more

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We had reservations, however they didn't have it on the book. The host worked with us and got a table- super professional. Our server had a great personality and made dinner fun. And the food- fantastic as always! read more

The last time I was here was 15+ years ago. I still recognize some of the menu items. I used to order the burrito but gave the fish and chips a try. We also ordered the calamari, house salad, Caesar salad, and halibut piccata. Our waitress asked if we wanted bread and I'm so glad we did. They were warm and garlicky but very oily. She also asked if we wanted anchovies on the Caesar. The salads were good. Decent portions. The calamari was good but nothing too exciting. The fish and chips - the fish was very greasy. My entire plate was covered in oil. The top side was crunchy but the underside wasn't as it was sitting in a pool of oil. The bottom layer of fries was soaked in oil too. What a shame. I recognize my meal was all deep fried but a pool of oil shouldn't be on my plate. The fries were overcooked and on the dry side. The portion was generous. The halibut had good flavor. When we got our bill, we were charged $1 for the anchovies! Not a big deal but it would have been nice to have known that ahead of time. Tons of parking. read more

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Omgoodness. I went to Diamond Jim's tonight because it had high ratings and I was not disappointed. The bartender was terrific. The owner came out and greeted me. I had the Big Pot of mussels with Chorizo and spicy tomato broth. It was on the "Starter" menu. I told the bartender that I would start with the mussels and she advised to wait to order anything else that it was quite a portion. She was right. Mussels and Chorizo with chunky tomatoes and spices in a broth that was heaven. They had these bread rolls that had garlic and spices and butter, and I literally ate every mussel, piece of chorizo, and every drop of broth and 3 rolls. Service was exceptional, the food was terrific. I would eat here again, but I'm flying out tomorrow. Highly recommend!! read more

Diamond Jim Brady's - Big pot of Mussels with Chorizo. - New American Near Me - Novi, Michigan

We sat in a covered patio area that was very comfortable. Started with a Blushing Lady cocktail with pomegranate liquor grapefruit juice and vodka. The rim of the glass was sugar coated!! It was served in a martini glass so good I had a second!! Our server Christal was very accommodating. For dinner I had a chicken bowl with Lebanese style seasoning. It was amazing!! Being gluten free I was truly thrilled with my gluten free roll. read more

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We were in town for an administrative matter and made a snap decision to have some dinner on our way out. This is a very pleasant restaurant in terms of decor and atmosphere. Clearly a lot of thought went into artwork, lighting, and other such things. It gives the place an elegant feel but without being stuffy. Lots of interesting choices on the menu. I opted to have a bowl of their onion soup and paired it with a flatbread. The soup was delicious and there was plenty of it. The flatbread was a little soft for my liking. However I could tell it had been prepared with fresh ingredients and it looked very attractive when it was brought out. my wife indicated that her steak sandwich was delicious, and my son's hamburger appeared to have been very well-made. We only had one item from the bar an interesting cocktail that was on the sweeter side. Our server was a kind sweet person who visited us several times through our visit. read more

Consistently delicious food and friendly service. The patio is dog-friendly year round.

Sigh - wasn't very busy and didn't bother to put the complete take out order in the bag. Simply horrible and not competent.

We meet friends here regularly because it's halfway between our home cities of Dexter and Rochester... WE LOVE IT! We know of - and have tried - many other options in this area, but none of them come close. Amazing food: check! Amazing drinks: check! Amazing atmosphere: check! Amazing service: check! Great portion sizes: check! Fair prices: check! What more can I say? read more

Bistro Salmon was so delicious! Probably one of my fav salmon dishes ever! Love this place, great food, great vibe, great owner! read more

Diamond Jim Brady's - Mediterranean Plank - New American Near Me - Novi, Michigan

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Service was friendly and had nice suggestions. Tried the Lobster BLT - it was okay. The chopped lobster salad was tasty itself but on the BLT I didn't care for it. My friend ordered the Lobster dinner salad which had the exact same chopped lobster salad on top of the greens. This was a better choice and a winning combination. The warm yeasty rolls and olive oil are really outstanding. read more

Diamond Jim Brady's - Lobster BLT - floppy bacon that should be cut shorter - New American Near Me - Novi, Michigan

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Food was alright but nothing spectacular. The fried calamari appetizer we had was not fried well, and my husband even questioned if it was cooked all the way. We were seated in the covered patio because inside was very cold with the A/C. There was a big group of men seated next to us and they were so rowdy and loud, it was hard to enjoy our dinner with friends. read more

Diamond Jim Brady's - Potato Crusted Whitefish - New American Near Me - Novi, Michigan

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We were able to snag a table inside. There's a wait for outside seating. Mariah is waiting on us. Ordered the chilled lobster salad, basil crusted and Boursin filled chicken Caesar salad. I don't like their menu. Nothing sounds good to me. The chilled lobster salad was good, lots of lobster meat. Dressing was rather bland to me. Every 3-5 bites was a slight hint of lemon, could have used a bit more flavor. The basil crusted and Boursin filled chicken breast was so-so. The breast was too fatty to me. Bill for two salads was $40.28. read more

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My husband and I went here for dinner with family and the food was very good. Service was great. Sat in the patio with a slight breeze and made our experience very memorable. Can't go wrong with the potato crusted white fish. Food was delicious read more

Stopped by here on a whim but had an amazing meal! My husband had the scallops and said they were cooked to perfection. I had the Mediterranean Plank as a vegan meal option and it was also amazing. Prices were great given the quality of the food! read more

Can't believe it's been 11 years since my last review of DJB's. Here's the deal, this is one of the best restaurants in Novi. In a city that has its abundance of chain restaurants, do yourself a favor and come here instead. You won't be disappointed! The staff is wonderful. I would name you all however I know I would miss one and get yelled at for doing so. So many have been here for quite a while and the experience shows. Sharon and her kitchen staff do a wonderful job putting together specials that are just amazing. Love the menu, but love the specials more. As for ambiance, DJB's has that classic bistro feel along with a cool outdoor patio. And by the way, put your phone away. Chat up your bartender or server. People watch. Look around and enjoy the place. Diamond Jim Brady's just knocks it out if the park. read more

I love this place! Cocktails & wine are great! Service excellent & the food is creative & delicious! Make a reservation, especially on the weekends! read more

Good food, great service, upscale vibe. Enjoyed a business lunch on the patio. Wings were breaded, which isn't my favorite, but still good.

Diamond Jim Brady's is very good. It's got a very nice upscale atmosphere that's not stuffy. I've never had a meal here that I've disliked and the steaks are pretty darn good. They've got a decent selection of drinks at the bar and the wait staff is always super friendly. Do yourself a favor and ask for Jena to be your server. She's outstanding. read more

Had not been here in a few years, but needed a place for a dinner meeting in Novi. So I tried DJB's. Pretty happy I did. We were well cared for at the bar pre dinner, and had a long time employee server take care of us. Her recommendations were great and we were again well cared for during our stay. I don't get there often, but will definitely go back read more