Decidedly average experience, with a high price tag. We went here for our anniversary and it was pretty busy for a Monday evening. We sat along the wall with the church pews, which I'll never understand as seating for a restaurant because they're one of the most uncomfortable things to sit in and sit much lower than a normal bench. We ordered two drink (a beer and a lemon spritz) and the food took awhile, it seemed like they forgot about us after dropping the appetizer. The spicy goat cheese crustini ($13) was very spicy as expected! So we went through our waters pretty quickly, when our server came by we asked for refills and for some reason they only refilled my husband's though both glasses were empty. We laughed it off but it was pretty incredible. I feel like servers typically fill every glass even if only a sip has been taken. They also never came back to refill them again. We finally got The Caveman ($21) and the Chimichurri ($19), neither were spectacular. I asked how his burger was, he shrugged. "It's a burger." The sandwich was also underwhelming and not very flavorful. We didn't love the brisket which was on both of our dishes, it just tasted like plain pot roast. Both came with fries. Our final bill came to something close to $80. Overall in my opinion, it was all just fine and a bit pricey for what you get. But we probably won't make the trip again. read more

We meet once a month with friends at different restaurants that I scout and bookmark for future lunches and Republica caught my attention with its high ratings and eclectic menu. Well, today was the day so we met there for lunch, only three of us this time. As usual, my wife and I studied the photos, reviews, and menu for a couple weeks in advance so when our server, Maddi, had taken our drink orders and then came back to ask if we were ready to order, my response was that I was ready a week ago! When a place has a high percentage of photos of a particular dish, I will often choose that. In this case that would be the Fish & Chips. There were also a lot of photos of the Roasted Cauliflower, aka Flower Roast on the menu, and My wife ordered that. We all ordered Coffee and when it came out I was pleasantly surprised to see that it was in a French Press and the brand displayed on the cups was Chazzano, that we had heard good things about; it had a great taste even black without the additives. More was brought out as it got low. Moving on to the food orders, the Cauliflower was seasoned and roasted whole to fork tenderness and served with a walnut pesto. It was a large size and even with a little help we took half of it home for later. The Fish & Chips consisted of two large Cod fillets was delicious and not overly crisp; it was served hot along with fries cut from whole potatoes with skins on. The on-site made Tartar Sauce was the perfect accompaniment to the Fish and after I managed to eat the entire order, I decided I didn't have room for any desert (we did spot and stop at an A&W for Ice Cream Cones along the way home), couldn't resist! I have to agree with other reviewers that it is a bit pricey, but everything was excellent, including the friendly service. read more

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Very tasty dishes with a creative flair. Detroit-related wall art is a fun touch. The place has the vibe of "attitude" in a good way. read more

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Yum! We had gone to one restaurant around the corner and were disappointed in their online menu vs the actual menu. It appeared that the seasonal menu had just changed. So we landed at Republic! We were immediately seated outside. It was very nice day to enjoy the cool and dusty air on Coolidge lol! We ordered ribs and rings with a side Mediterranean salad and side of Mac and cheese. It was definitely a sufficient amt of food for one. As well, we ordered burger and fries with an old fashioned. Our server was very knowledgeable about the food and drink menu. We look forward to coming back and trying other things on the menu. read more

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Good food, more menu diversity than expected from the exterior of the restaurant Went during a slow time during the day but had great service on the patio. Will return! read more

Excellent. The menu was plentiful with different and very unique options. Surprise to me was the connection to the old Mitch's restaurant and the Nicholas family. The owner took care of us and that was also a delight. Hidden gem in Berkley. Will go back! read more

Amazing once again. I wish I had one of these locally in Cleveland. Everything here is quality and healthy. read more

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High quality food and beverage. Owners are the family of the famous "Mitches". They know food more than anyone. Super Cute atmosphere & the salads and ribs are to die for. Love this place. read more

We get the Beet burger sooooo delicious The tomato fennel soup my husband says is really good has a little kick to it read more

Friendly service, and they have choices for vegetarians, however, I won't be coming back because they choose to use Styrofoam for their carry-out containers. Bummer! Tabletops need a good scrub! read more

Overall we had a nice lunch here. Attentive service. Good beer selection. The salmon burger was a little fishy. Would come back, just would order a different meal - my husband liked his sandwich a lot though. read more

What a great place! I can't believe it took me this long to come here. They have extra patio seating right now; spaced out perfectly. Sunny seating on the side of the building and shady seating under the front awning - it looks like there is spaced seating inside as well. The food is delicious and the service was excellent; drinks were always full, and even the huge roasted cauliflower appetizer came out quickly. To drink, I had the 'take flight,' I believe - a purpley lavender vodka drink. Perfect. So many of their cocktails sounded tempting. To eat, we shared the roasted cauliflower, which is a beautiful whole head, roasted & served with this salty, savory walnut pesto. It fed 4 people and could easily serve 6-8 I think. There was lots to take home. My friend & I both had the beet burger, which is truly amazing and the best veggie burger I've ever had. Served with feta sauce on a perfect pretzel bun, no beet taste at all, really; with this perfect "meaty" texture and savory flavor. It's magical! I want to go back already, seriously, just for that burger. It comes with fries, and I got the upgrade - tossed in herbs and feta. The fries are fried in lard, so DELISH, but not veggie-friendly, heads up. My vegan friend had 3 options, I think, and she had some sort of veggie sandwich served with a beany tomato salad thing. It looked fresh and healthy. The chopped salad also looked delish, with chicken and bacon and all the things. I do wish for one more vegan entree - maybe a stir fry or pasta - but for a meat-centric restaurant, there are more than a few veggie options. Our server was so much fun and always on time; even with her mask on, I could tell she was smiling. I even got some excellent podcast recs from her! Can't wait to become a regular. read more

Republica - This beet burger is EVERYTHING. - Gastropubs Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

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The best restaurant I visited during this weeks business trip. I ordered the Chicken Parm with spaghetti squash it was so good. The small side salad was excellent. As good as the food was, the service was better. read more

Got on yelp to find a new restaurant to try. Came across Republica and it was appealing because my husband wanted fish and chips. It's a small place with a casual atmosphere. The decor is simple, yet trendy. There are, what I'm assuming are, old church pews along the walls making up the benches. It's a very comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. The fish and chips were "good" as reported by my husband. I don't eat fish. He said the tartar sauce was a dill tartar and he didn't care for it much. I had the Sweet and Heat Fried chicken. FYI, it's a sandwich. The sandwich was good, but there wasn't much sweet or heat to it. It was pretty bland as far as the sauce. The house made pickles on the sandwich needed more flavor as well. The fries were hand cut and awesome! The nice thing about the restaurant is the options. They have many vegetarian and gluten free for people on special diets. They don't add sugar or preservatives to their food. Their meats are high quality. It's refreshing to know that. I should mention the service. Our waitress was very friendly. Didn't go over the top, but there was no reason to. She did he job and was efficient at it. We'll be back! read more

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Amazing waitress! Christine was fabulous and took the whole dining experience from an 8 to a 10/10. I had the house-made beet burger and it was super delicious! It's $17.50 but huge! I had 1/2 for lunch and the other for dinner. Yummy bun and the tomato, lettuce and onion were appropriately packed on it. It came with fries and the portions are generous. As for the waitress, Christine was next level great. Kept the whole restaurant happy while it was busy for lunch. She works so quickly and efficiently. She is neat, extremely personable and truly the kind of person any restaurant owner would want being the face and force of their operation. Give that woman a raise! I'm not a restaurant owner but I wish I was able to hire Christine to manage something in my life, lol. Great spot- tasty food, clean space, nice layout, terrific service. TYSM! read more

Visited this place on a whim. Delicious food, slightly overpriced drinks and good service. I got a new fashioned with no bitters, wonderful and a coconut gimlet, which tasted more of lime than coconut. For eats Home Wrecka - 1/3 lb. organic bacon sausage and serrano pepper sweet potato mash. The sweet potatoes were the best part. This was a plain sausage, not a bacon sausage. However, the sweet potato had bacon on it. And THE JULIA 'Lamb burger topped with goat cheese, and braised onions, served with asparagus. Fantastic lamburger, served exactly how I like it. read more

Came here with my mom and sister after going wedding dress shopping (yay!) across the street. It was a nice evening so we opted to sit on the patio. Everything on the menu sounded delicious, but I decided to go with the Republica chopped salad (no dates/no onions). It was huge and delicious! The goat cheese melted in your mouth, and the dressing tied the whole salad together. My mother got the toasted cheese and soup. I was a little concerned when I saw tomato fennel soup, but you couldn't even taste the fennel. The soup was a little chunky for my liking, but good nonetheless. My sister got the Caesar salad. Oddly enough it did not have Caesar dressing on it. I did not get a chance to try it, but she said it was good. We had great service, and I am dying to go back so I can try other items off their menu! read more

Republica - Republica Chopped salad, delicious! - Gastropubs Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

10/10 so good. Great food, great service, delicious drinks. A great little place in a great little town.

I don't get over to this area much but I was meeting a friend and this looked like an interesting place to try out. We walked in and had our choice of seating areas we settled on the table with a wall of hockey memorabilia surrounding it. I recommend this area if you're meeting a friend and you guys want to actually talk with each other as it's not surrounded by other tables. We both ordered The Revolution burger and fries which is $14. It comes with smoked gouda, bacon, tomato, fried egg house onion ring, arugula, & srirachannaise and on brioche bun. The texture from the different items lit my tastebuds ablaze. The bacon and srirachannaise brought the heat while the brioche bun, onion ring and fried egg brought the sweet. A Shakespearean quote, "shall I compare thee to a summers day" explains my feelings about The Revolution. It didn't stop there though, the fires were perfectly cooked, not too crispy and not too soft with delicate flakes of salt on top. It was an experience for me and will be a go to when I'm in Berkley. read more

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Holy Crap is the food good. We have a picky eater in the group who normally whines the whole meal about the food and even he was happy!! Good variety of comfort food, Greek inspired dishes, vegetarian and gluten free. To finish it off probably the best piece of cheesecake I've ever had. Good mix of beers available for whatever your taste is. read more

Second time here. Stopped in during lunch. We were the only ones there. Great food but drinks are a touch pricey, and not what the menu says. Several options for those who don't eat meat. Hope to go back again. read more

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I wish I could give it more. The good was just ok but my service was horrid. The waitress/bar tender was very inattentive. I could see if the place was busy but there was only about 3 tables. She just seemed to not care. This unfortunately affected my overall dining experience. Well that and the flies that kept bothering me. read more

This was my second visit here. It is definitely a small place and loud on the inside. My first visit, we sat outside and the inside was noisier then the outside even with Coolidge Hwy. We came at the right time and had no wait. I'm not 100% sure who our waitress was because we had multiple people filling our water, bringing our food, etc. I came with friends and we started with the roasted cauliflower which was worth the drive. I had 2 small plates for dinner, one was the home wrecka and the other was the feta lemon fries. The home wrecka was good but again, it was better the first time I had it. Maybe it's more of a warmer weather type food. The feta lemon fries were good but a bit heavy on the lemon. I think that the menu needs to be updated if they are always going to be that lemony. The fries were not that lemony the first time I went. I will definitely come back and other then the cauliflower, I will order different items. read more

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This place was a real nice time on a recent winter night! Staff was super friendly and made great suggestions throughout. The brisket quesadilla app was absolutely delicious (and a staff recommendation!). At their suggestion I went with the sweet and heat fried chicken sandwich, and that was solidly good. Fries were quite good too, a nice surprise. They also had a nice craft cocktail list that we both enjoyed some offerings from! This was a nice spot that we would definitely come back to - and the really great service certainly put it over the top for me. A memorable visit! read more

Parking: great! Theres a lot behind the bldg Ambiance: good! Theres a nice shaded patio outside when the weather is pleasant Service: excellent - very attentive Food: get the cauliflower w the walnut garlic sauce. Its freaking amazing. The beet veggie burger was good. The place is pretty vegetarian-friendly read more

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My significant other and I had a unexpected day off the other day and were looking for a nice restaurant, that was ok with cute little poochies on their patio. I remembered that a few years ago, we came to Republica and wanted to check it out again. I'm so happy we chose this place (again) and need to remember to make an effort come here more often. The food was impeccable, just as I remembered it! We ordered two small plates and the Republica Chopped. It was definitely enough food for us to take some home. One of the small plates we ordered was the calamari tacos. What a creative, innovative twist on the taco that I've never tried before. The calamari was crispy and delicious, paired perfectly with the sauce on top. The cheese pairing was surprising, yet worked so perfectly. I highly recommend you trying this dish, especially if you're a calamari fan. The other small plate we ordered was the Turnup the wings AF. What a concept! Loved these, for real! The wings were a larger size than we were under the impression, so just in case you're looking for a snack, they are filling. The wings were phenomenal and had a flavor that wasn't offensive, intriguing but incredibly enjoyable. The salad bed it came on was DELICIOUS! The Republica Chopped was amazing as well, just be prepared that it's a hefty sized salad. The wait-staff was one lady who was also the bar tender. I'll say, I understand how being short staffed can go for an individual. I don't know what staffing is like for a restaurant on a Friday afternoon, but I have to say this girl did AMAZING! Not once did she look or sound stressed, she hustled hard, was tentative and did a great job! She even was tentative to our little poochie. I wish I would have gotten her name, because she definitely was a hard worker! Thank you guys for the amazing hospitality! read more

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Food is way below average. Greasy overpriced sandwiches and brown salads. Service was surprisingly slow for barley anyone in there. The ambiance would be pretty good if the entire place didn't smell like a dirty old wet sock. read more

Today was my first time going to Republica. I have seen this place on yelp for a couple of years now. Not sure why I waited so long to try it. I read lots of positive reviews for the Fish and Chips. So I went with the Fish and Chips. I have to say they were fantastic. Jess was on point as well with a refill on water and Ice tea. I will definetly be coming back. I want to try The Julia. read more

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My only disappointment in this review is that fact that it took me so long to discover this place. Republica is hands down the best restaurant in Berkley and one of the best spots I've ever eaten at. I've now been here twice, with multiple people each time, and every item we ordered was simply superb. Decor The ambiance/decor is very unique. It's a fairly small space, and different sections are decorated completely differently than others. There's a small booth area where the walls are lined with mostly Original 6 NHL decor. The other areas of the restaurant display abstract art. I haven't had an issue waiting for a table but the place always seems to be filled which makes for great atmosphere. Drinks Republica offers a very solid selection of classic cocktails with a twist. The New Fashioned is essentially a blend of a Manhattan and Old Fashioned, two of my favorite cocktails. It tastes like a classic Manhattan but with subtle orange notes. Nicely done! The beer selection is decent but mostly bottle beers, with only one or two on draft. The good news is, the beer they happened to have on draft, Alaskan Husky IPA, was fantastic--and dangerous (great flavor with very little alcohol taste at 7% ABV). Food The real star of the show is the food. The sandwiches are incredible. Sweet and Heat Fried Chicken features a perfectly cooked piece of chicken breast drizzled with honey--outstanding. The club sandwich (grilled chicken with bacon and sweet onions) is incredible and the beet burger made me think that being vegetarian might not be so bad after all--it's THAT good. Oh and don't forget to order the bread and dip to start--you'd be hard pressed to find anything more addicting than this combo at any restaurant anywhere. Five stars all day for Republica. I can't wait until my next visit! read more

Republica - Sweet and Heat Fried Chicken Sandwich and Alaskan Husky IPA - Gastropubs Near Me - Berkley, Michigan

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I walk by here many times a day and decided to treat myself with something special and I can honestly say that their American burger and fries are the best I've had in a long time. Friendly people work here too. read more

quick stop at Republica in Berkley Michigan. Had the Spicy Goat Cheese Crostini. spicy giardiniera, goat cheese on a toasted baguette. so simple but so good with spicy and smooth. also the ribs and rings appetizer. the right portion size / tender with great sauce. the rings were crispy and sweet. the Grilled asiago cheese with bacon on artisan bread. all pretty darn good. I would return in a heartbeat. read more

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I am disappointed to have found Republica to be meh. We dined there because of the connection to the old Mitch's Restaurant -- I have such fond memories of the food and gathering of family/friends. We tried the Mitch's Ribs and Greek salad as well as soup and the classic Hamburger. The ribs and salad were good. The rest, not so much. There was nothing to distinguish the hamburger from the hundreds of others I've had over the years. The fries were limp and cold. Service was ok. The experience was ok but no reason to repeat. read more

This is our second trip and certainly not our last. If you have a food allergy like celiac, this place is safe. You can even have french fries. The burgers are great and the ribs are the best. Outdoor seating and good service make this one of our favorites read more

First time trying this restaurant. Arrived to be told they were not seating outside. When we asked why, the hostess then said we could wait for one to open up (a 5 top) but that she didnt want to sit us there in case another larger party came in (we were a party of 2). Hostess instructed us to sit at the bar while we wait instead of standing off to the side. Another couple came in after us and asked to also sit outside. After waiting with no acknowledgment at the bar, we looked out to see the other couple seated at the 5 top first. Left before being seated. Not a great first impression and likely wont be back. Hostess was incredibly rude and unprofessional. read more

Came here for dinner & every plate was practically licked clean. We got the spaghetti squash chicken parm, republica chopped salad and the beet salad. I would say the republica chopped salad definitely outshines the beet salad if you're looking at greens. We also got yayas beans and they were very fresh tasting. We will be back to try more dishes! read more

Four years later, Republic is still one of my go to spots. I love their unique cocktails, varied menu, and intimate dining experience. I highly recommend the plato's potatoes, toasted cheese and tomato soup,the fish and chips, chicken chili, blt pasta, the revolution and village burgers. The food is always excellent quality with friendly service. I"m only sad I don't live as close to Berkley as I used to- but i strongly recommend putting Republica at the top of your dining out list! read more

Very underwhelmed and disappointed by Republica. I've wanted to come here for a long time but it's so small and always looked busy so I never had a chance to until last night. Let's flash forward to Thursday, we tried to come around 8pm but they close at 8pm?!? Seriously?? Dumb! So we come on a Sunday at around 515pm. There were two tables on the outside patio and not a soul inside. We were told to sit wherever we wanted. I kind of expected exceptional service since we were out waitresses only table but she was pretty much terrible. Took forever to greet us, bring us water and did not ask us how our food was until we were done eating. She seemed more interested in folding napkins then making money. The food was just ok. Nothing special. The chicken chili was kind of bland and its served in a coffee mug which makes it ridiculously hard to eat and very messy trying to dig a soup spoon in a coffee cup. I get think that's clever but it's actually annoying. Invest in some cool bowls! My mom had the tomato fennel soup which she said was good but very spicy which you wouldn't expect. We shared the chopped salad which was good but not amazing by any means. It is huge so it's definitely shareable. My dad had their classic burger and he said it was good but nothing compared to the Redcoat burger I treated them to last week. So all in all this place is fine but not amazing in anyway. It is just another mediocre restaurant that is trying to be hip in my opinion. If they made a few tweaks to the food and hired better wait staff it has a lot of potentially to be great. read more

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Staff is friendly, helpful and quick. Food is quite good. Ambience is cozy and intimate. A modern American bistro.

Food is delicious service ha great and interior is cute. This place never disappoints. Fresh yummy food. Everything on the menu is good. Must see! read more

My friends at the office have been planning this lunch for a week now. We are always looking for a highly rated Yelp restaurant that has seating outside. We knew to get here at noon, right when they opened, and we did just that. We walked in and asked to sit outside, the nice waitress (Jen) told us to go right outside and she would be there in a minute. As soon as we sat down so did about 9 other people...and she was the only waitress. I give her props for the service we received. I have been to plenty of other places where I would have just walked out! We may have not received refills on our waters right away, or the quickest delivery of our food, but she was trying hard to please everyone. And did so with a smile on her face. Everything we ordered was great, except The Revolution had so many different flavors going on that it kind of just tasted like a big blahhhh of mashed up food I was told. You could not even taste the Siracha Mayo. Also, someone ordered the tomato fennel soup that had a piece of bread sticking out of it - when he lifted the bread up half of the piece splashed back down into the soup and went everywhere. It's like it was already too soggy from sitting in there. Suggestion would be to either make the bread harder like a cracker, or leave it sitting on the side. No one wants tomato soup all over them the rest of the day. I would recommend this place to others to try, but I won't be rushing back everyday for lunch or dinner. read more

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