Best lobster roll around! My wife was raving about how fresh the meat was, big & chunky. My fish…read morewas delightful crisp with a panko style batter. Home made tartar sauce completed things well. The restaurant reminded me of a fish market up North, with a few tables added for eating. The owner prepared our meal and was pleased that we knew the Grateful Dead reference in the restaurant name. We are planning our next visit soon. Highly recommend!

Lobster roll is made using butter, not mayo. Yay! The lobster is very tasty, chunk lobster. The…read moreportion fills the bun, but the bun is on the smallish side. The coleslaw is a small portion of coarse chop and not-creamy variety - my favorite. The bun is a significant miss. It is nothing special. Service is good - order and pay at the register. The dining room is clean and not over-stuffed with tables and chairs. Parking is ample. This store used to be a butcher shop and there are a lot of unused refrigerated cases. Will I return? Perhaps. For SE Michigan, I am glad that I have the option. But if this business was located in the New England area, it would not thrive.

Great food and service. Oysters and fish done so very well. Dill Caesar salad so refreshing and…read morenew - ask for anchovies if you love them. Can't wait to go back

I really wanted to love The Franklin, but unfortunately the experience missed the mark…read more We arrived at 4:00 p.m. on a Saturday and were the only party in the restaurant for quite some time. The waitress was abrasive from the start and immediately informed us that there was a time limit on our table. Looking back, that's actually pretty comical, considering the restaurant ended up taking far longer than their own stated limit to serve us. We were there celebrating our friend's baby sprinkle and hoped for a relaxed, enjoyable afternoon. Instead, the service was painfully slow. Drinks took an exceptionally long time to arrive, and the wait for our meals was even longer. The delays were so significant that one member of our group eventually had to leave before fully enjoying the gathering. Had the service been friendlier and more attentive, the long waits may have been easier to overlook. But between the abrasive welcome, the slow pace, and the overall lackluster experience, our celebration felt more frustrating than enjoyable. I hate leaving negative reviews, especially because I was genuinely excited to try The Franklin. Unfortunately, this visit did not live up to expectations, and it's not somewhere I'll be rushing back to.

One of my besties & I dropped by Hazel's Seafood for weekend brunch! This was a perfect spot to…read moresecure a pocket of happiness with great conversation, great food & great service. Jeff as our server was a delight! He took good care of us. We stuck around long enough that we hated to see him moving on to the room for a party celebration. We even tried to order a second meal but they had to make way for reservations! We will be back! Our food was soooo good! I had the B-Fast Sandy and one pancake. My bestie had the shrimp & grits plus three different flapjacks! The pancakes/flap jacks are huge. This was a perfect location to celebrate Woman's History Month since this is an award winning restaurant, owned by a woman.

Nice establishment. Definitely has some yummy picks with a nice environment!…read more My family and I ended up going here for a Mother's Day reservation, but it ended up being a bit difficult with the operational side of things. It's always a busy time for establishments, especially when it comes to holidays, but we repeatedly kept getting seated and "unseated" (the hostess would seat us, but then take us back to common area as the tables were either dirty or not ready). I didn't personally care about this, but I definitely noticed my party getting a bit frustrated by the experience as it happened about 4 times before we officially got seated, which also exceeded our initial reservation time. The service itself was okay. I wish they would've come around a bit more as we were out of water while eating our meal, but I know it was super busy that day!! I ended up getting the soft shell crab sandwich and it was pretty good! I think it would be even tastier with more sauce on the bun, but overall a nice pick. I also tried the lobster bisque; it had a nice texture with the little lobster bits, but found it overly salty. Hush puppies were a nice, crispy texture and I loved the sweet butter with it! One thing I absolutely loved about this experience was the mother's day flower pop-up stand! The cutest way to walk in and support another local business.

The food was EXCELLENT, way above expectations. It's all in the authentic flavoring. The portions…read morewere even large, which you don't expect these days. The service was extremely friendly - take a chance on this one! Easy to get to at 12 Mile & Orchard Lake.

This review is for their Chinese food from their house special menu. The General Tao's chicken is a…read morestandout -- tender and perfectly fried, without exaggeration the best I've had. The mapo tofu is quite nice, would not call it Sichuan style as it lacked the numbing spice element, but it was very comforting. We also got sauteed bok choy in a mild garlic sauce; not sure that was on the menu, but we were craving veggies so they offered that to us and it hit the spot. The service was personalized and attentive. I'd come back the next time I'm in the area.

I'm from out of town and it looked interesting so I took the leap since I like local restaurants. I…read moresat at the bar and the bt was super nice. Beer selection is good. Wine by the glass is actually better which is rare. I opted for m43 which is a hazy ipa. Very good if you haven't had it. The special was grouper piccata so I ordered it. I'm from Florida so I get fresh grouper. It was fried perfectly. The grouper was still very moist and the flavor was awesome. It was served over rice pilaf which was good as well. I was quite happy with the meal and the service. Lots to take home for lunch tomorrow too

Really cool place with old school charm. Our meal was really tasty (we got a couple of seats at the…read morebar) on Valentine's Day. Yes they were busy but we got lucky! Bartenders did a great job and drinks were good. I recommend this place.

Our recent dinner at Streetside Seafood in downtown Birmingham was an unforgettable experience!…read moreNestled on Pierce Street, this intimate spot boasts a cozy, nautical-inspired vibe with exposed brick, soft lighting, and a welcoming bar area, perfect for a romantic evening or special night out. It's upscale yet relaxed, making it feel like a hidden treasure in the heart of the city. For my entree, I chose the Pepper Crusted Filet Mignon with Lobster Tail, and it was sheer perfection! The filet was incredibly tender, with a bold pepper crust and rich port wine mushroom demi-glace, served alongside Brussels sprouts and mashed potatoes. The added lobster tail was succulent and buttery, creating an indulgent surf-and-turf combination that highlighted the freshness and quality of their ingredients. My partner opted for the Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes as her main dish, and they were outstanding, packed with sweet, lump crab meat, lightly breaded for a crispy exterior, and served with house-made tartar sauce and fresh sides. Every bite was flavorful and satisfying, without any unnecessary fillers. The service truly made the evening special; our waitress Chris was amazing! She was attentive, knowledgeable about the menu. Her warm personality and efficiency made us feel welcomed and cared for throughout. While prices are on the premium side, the exceptional quality, portions, and overall experience make it well worth it. If you're in Birmingham craving fresh, creative seafood, Streetside Seafood is the place to go. We'll be returning soon!

This is one of the best seafood restaurants in Birmingham. Their food is always fresh and tasty…read more During my last visit, I got the tuna poke bowl and it was delightful. I love the complimentary bread, it's served fresh out of the oven and covered in Parmesan. The service is friendly and hospitable. My server made sure my water was always full and she frequently refreshed my wine. The space is on the smaller side but there is plenty of seating. It feels welcoming and cozy with lots of paintings covering the walls. Highly recommend!

They had exactly what I needed, and I even found a super hard to find product I wasn't even on the…read morelookout for. The best pink grapefruit juice I've ever had.

They have the best meat department in the area and their customer service is outstanding!read more

Tried them for the first time with friends, who have been here quite a bit…read more I really enjoyed the whitefish, and I added the crab topping. It was delicious! Some nice little potatoes & steamed broccoli with it. Cute, casual place & our friends love the seasonal patio. Our waitress was terrific; attentive & professional. We look forward to going back.

I was recently at Roadside B&G for a bridal shower. Above all else, it was seriously the cutest,…read moreperfect space. With an indoor, outdoor vibe and setting, it made for the best time. The service was good and the food was average. The minestrone soup was the star of the show for me. It was delicious. It was such a cute, wholesome afternoon filled with so much love. Being back in Michigan is always so heartwarming and this afternoon at Roadside only added positively to that.

We had a wonderful time at the brunch on Saturday. My beet and burrata salad with grilled chicken…read morewas wonderful and my husband loved his chicken Caesar. They also made accommodations for my seed oil allergy by cooking the chicken without any seed oils. The bartender Alicia went above and beyond by mixing up my own Dijon dressing with olive oil and lemon and no seed oil since I couldn't eat the premade dressing. Amazing service. We will be back!

Food always delicious, servers are very friendly, the menu for fish is wonderful. The ambiance is…read moreamazing

Excellent service by the bartenders, Mike and Sean. Both were very attentive and interactive…read more Mike's Old Fashioned was great! Highly recommended. The food was also amazing and the ambiance was calm and inviting. Andrew was our waiter and was just as attentive as the bartenders. Recommend the chocolate cake for desert. We were able to split one slice between 4 people. We will definitely be returning here.

Absolutely love this place! This restaurant is right next to our hotel so we decided to try it…read more It was amazing! The waitstaff is very knowledgeable and professional. And the food is truly exceptional! We had the tuna tartare, beet salad, salmon, and the whitefish (my Michigan favorite) - all spectacular! Before the main course they brought a sorbet to cleanse your palate...love when they do that. We liked it so much that we went back before returning home! If you are in the mood for fine dining - look no further! You will not be disappointed!