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.

I am happy to post this review since August is National Black Business Month, a time to celebrate…read moreand support Black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs in the United States. Good food is found at Jay Birds Bar & Grille located in Lathrup Village! So much so I dined here twice in one month with two different parties. Ironically, Brianna was our server both times. It's time to give her a raise for her hard work in serving. I had the catfish fillets, green beans and garlic mashed potatoes on my first visit and fried chicken wings and fries on the second visit. The food was well prepared with portions for sharing or a second meal at home. Note: Due to their limited seating, there is a 90-minute seating limit during busy times. Seating includes bar seating, pub tables and booth. Seating is not ideal for parties larger than 4. On my second visit, we had a party of 7 that we settled for two booths.

Service was top tier. Our server took great care of us. There wasn't space inside for our party…read moresize so thankfully the weather was perfect to sit on their outside patio. Until someone at the table next to us lit a joint, we truly enjoyed the outdoor space. My brother, however, warned me that the food was just meh and I find I will have to agree with him. The protein/meats were good. My problem was with the sides. I got the rice pilaf and green beans and I feel like it was false advertisement. The rice pilaf was just yellow rice. The green beans were canned, although the menu pic showed fresh. Both of them lacked flare or seasoning. I noticed the person we ate with ate all of his catfish but barely touched his sides (potatoes au gratin and corn) as well. Now my husband got the mashed potatoes and brussels. He raved about them. I grabbed a little of both to take home so hoping when I eat them for lunch tomorrow I'm as impressed with those as he was. Maybe they are the show stoppers?!? So the final factor is always whether or not it would return and I will say yes, there were several cocktails on the menu I really want to try. And it is conveniently located. I will try what our server recommended, the wings, and just keep it there.

This place has the best burgers, customer service, and ambiance. I wouldn't miss this place if in…read morethe area.

It's inside of a gas station but it's not what you would think. It's actually really good. Sure,…read moreyou will have to share parking lot with people who are trying to come in for their gas tank, but that's not the end of the world. They do have actual parking there as well even though it's not a lot but it's something. So they took consideration to that! When you come into the shop it is half gas station half restaurant. So you can order something and then go next door to the gas station, and pick up something to drink or whatever you want. I actually ordered mine online and went to get it. And they had it ready as soon as I walked in the door. There were people already there sitting down eating, and they were watching a ball game on TV. There's a TV there so if you want to check the score, you can do that. Bacon chili cheese fries - The fries I probably should not have gotten the way I got them. I got bacon chili cheese fries with onions. Now you know how it is when you have fries or anything with cheese on it, after a while, the cheese doesn't work in your favor. I don't know how long the fries were sitting there, because I assume that it was ready in a timely fashion, but the cheese settled a little too fast and it didn't really do it for me. Cold cheese congealing isn't really the move. So I got a couple good bites in it The original - This burger was good. It was an old fashioned burger but it was very well done. Not well done in the sense of the meat but it was done very well and for a classic type Burger I would recommend. Bbq - The barbecue Burger they had was really good. It got a little messy though so just keep that in mind! But the flavor was definitely on point. Overall you need to definitely give this place a try. They have quality burgers and fast service and go ahead and fill your tank up while you're there LOL.

Got a lemon drop martini and she made it just how I like...no rim, strong and delicious!read more

Was in the area on business and wanted to grab a quick lunch. When we arrived we were greeted by…read morethe staff. Restaurant was very clean and the manager came by to just follow up to make sure everything was good. I had the burger and onion rings, both were delicious. Great burger, highly recommend.

Had a double mushroom burger with Swiss. The burger patties were nice and smashed. Swiss is always…read morea good pair with mushroom burgers. The toppings were "choose whatever you want", which I basically chose everything. Bun was nothing special. Service was friendly. Their special sauce, made from mayo and ketchup, was also just average. Overall a solid burger with good quality ground beef and no extra charge for toppings. $13 for the burger .

Excellent burger joint. My bacon cheeseburger with its double patties, cheese, bacon, grilled…read moreonions and grilled mushrooms on a toasted Brioche bun was cooked to perfection and very very flavorful. It definately is head and shoulders above most of the burgers in the area. The side of fries were well made as well with a nice crunchy texture and nice flavor although not to the level of the burger. The facility itself seems to be oriented to more of a takeout operation versus dine in as there are only three small tables at the front near the entrance where on cold winter day you can feel the chill every time someone comes in or leaves the restaurant. Relative to staff, there is no waitstaff as it is a counter order operation where this is really not a factor here. Overall, one of the best burger joints in the area at a reasonable cost. The takeout nature of business is a factor here to consider if you are looking for table dining as it will be a roll of the dice if you get a table depending on time of day.

Delicious smash burgers. Not much ambience, but fast service and helpful employees. Will return.read more

This place is always packed. They are fast, friendly and clean. They always have great music…read moreplaying too. Never go wrong and very consistent with the burgers being made. The garlic fries smell and taste amazing! One of the best burgers I have eaten and reasonable prices.

We had an incredible dinner at Vinsetta Garage this past Friday--definitely an 11/10 experience! It…read morewas our date night, and we drove thirty minutes just for my partner to try this restaurant for the first time. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed by Mikey and Zack at the bar, who crafted us refreshing cocktails, including the perfect margarita for a Friday night. For our meal, we ordered the flank steak and homemade mac and cheese. The steak was impressively tender, and the flavors were rich and satisfying. We were also fortunate to be approached by the manager, Graham. He not only inquired about our meal but also took the time to genuinely connect with us, sharing insights about the area and recommending dishes for our next visit. We can't wait to return and thank Vinsetta Garage for making our date night truly special!

Kelly was so amazing! She was extremely kind, and had wonderful recommendations! We have been to…read moreVinsetta before and the food has always been great, but Kelly blew us away. We will absolutely be back!

Food do great it's bad. Bad because I can't eat there every hour. They put the D in delicious…read more Please accept call ins tho.

Food was on point burgers were fire French fries were hand cut and hot , onion rings were crispy…read moreand hot I appreciate the service

It's been about a year since I've been here and the concept of this place still just blows my mind…read more It runs very well, and pretty much no staff. The business model is genius. A hostess who takes your money and gives you a bracelet, automated beer, and you use your phone to order from the kitchen, they text you and you go get your food. I wondered many times how they could serve alcohol and not monitor how much people were drinking? So I asked. The host is in the front said at the end of 32 oz is your bracelet will not work and you need to come up and see me to reset it. I guess that's how they would monitor whether or not someone could get another 32 oz? I'm surprised not more places have copied their business layout. With the new generation, this would be the place to go, you barely have to speak to anyone except for the people you're with.

North End Taproom is a great addition to downtown Royal Oak!…read more This self serving bar is a brilliant idea and top notch implementation. They have simple pricing per ounce, a self serve with wristband model, and don't accept tips. Also, there was a great variety of Michigan beer, cider, and wine to taste. It was so nice to get up and pour our own drinks throughout. The food menu was small but mighty. My group has never been disappointed by a food order here yet! My go to are the fish tacos. They were delicious and fresh. As for the sides, both the fries and chips are a knock out! To top it all off, this place has games! There was a variety of card and board games. My group ended up with Codenames; a classic. RUN don't walk to North End Taproom!!!