Things to know before you go: **Parking lot behind the store…read more(entrance through back door) **They specialize in cheeses/meats/charcuterie, but also have a small selection of local and small batch food items. **Large beer and wine selection. **They have an attached restaurant called The Rind. Open for lunch and dinner. Full bar and large selection of wines. Menu leans heavily on cheese (of course). **They have a gelato case. **They offer samples in the market. Just ask.

Limited street parking, nearby free public lots, including behind the building…read more Located in downtown Berkley, the walkable part. A deli/high end specialty grocery store, with high end cheese/wine/beer... Prepared food to go and an attached dining area under the name 'Rind.' Staff was great, prices were high but not extreme, the to-go food was actually pretty reasonable.

I'm a regular here. This place is great! They've always got good sandwiches, and the people are…read morereally nice!

While cruising through the heart of Royal Oak, I noticed this little deli shop, calling my name…read morepast apartment buildings and local scenery. They have an extensive menu to include vegetarian options which was nice to see. They also have many local brands to include chips, sodas, and other small local business products (caramelized nuts, baked goods, etc.)! On the topic of local businesses, they also had a board which allowed local owners to post business cards and event alerts, fantastic for drawing the community together. Now, I ordered a Reuben as a lover of corned beef and sauerkraut. It was delicious and sizeable, a fair portion size for the money as well. The chips were also delicious having gone for the salt, pepper, and onion variety. A solid crunch and bursting with flavor. Among the positives I have two negatives, both of which are not adequate enough to lower their star ranking. Firstly, it took around 20-25 minutes to get our food after ordering. I rarely hold timing against a restaurant as having worked in food, I know lunch rush exists and things happen. To mitigate this (for those in the area) I believe they have an online ordering system, which I would recommend utilizing! Secondly, they do not have indoor seating, so it is a very grab and go type establishment. This is counteracted by the multitude of benches around Royal Oak, though it would be nice to have some amount of seating, especially for those with accessibility needs and those waiting on their food. Overall, Oak House Deli is solid and delicious and I will definitely stop by again when I am in the area!

Smaller shop with delicious Italian sandwiches! Limited seating but definitely worth a try! It…read moregives you that italian market vibe with good music playing. We had the Mortadella & Ricotta & Muffuletta. Both were packed with freshness and flavor. The Whipped ricotta gave the sandwich a beautiful creaminess and the Muffuletta was on the spicier side with the giardiniera but delicious! The cashier was friendly and helpful and we received our sandwiches pretty quick. Definitely will be back!

Really nice sandwiches! A few seats available up front for small groups. Staff is friendly…read more Sandwich was delicious - split one with another person and it was just right. Bread was soft, sandwich well seasoned and not overly saucy. Excited to come back and try some others.

We went here because I was given a gift card and had a great time! I made reservations for 3:00 the…read moresame day, but there was no need, because if the weird time of day. Our server was so kind and helpful with my husband's odd allergy. They made sure he knew exactly what he was eating. Our soup and salad were very delicious, but very small portions. We both had the kids grilled cheese and then shared a browned butter chocolate chip cookie. The setting is cute and a little quirky. It's not very close to home, so I don't think I'll be back. I did enjoy my lunch and I really liked how it was very clear that the food was fresh and homemade.

We went to the Rind last night after talking about it for months following a visit to Mongers…read moreProvisions (the store that The Rind is inside of). It was a lovely experience and the food was for the most part very delicious. Service was friendly and good but a tad on the slow side (not our server's fault, they seemed pretty busy and I think she may have been the only waitress working, so she was absolutely juggling a ton). They were out of the "pretty potatoes" which was disappointing because they sounded super delicious. The restaurant is a little dark and when very busy can get a little loud. The three women at the table next to us were having a very loud conversation (of which I picked up every word) and I could barely hear my fiancé, which I didn't love, so the acoustics are a bit odd. That being said, the decor and vibe is very home-y and everyone that works there was very pleasant and lovely, from the hostess to the man that refilled our waters. We got the charcuterie plate (selected two cheeses and two meats; comes accompanied by fig jam, mustard, sardinian crackers, and cornichons), the caesar salad, the short rib, the arctic char, and the olive oil cake for dessert. All of the food was really exceptional and delicious except I found the short rib to be a tad dry. We each ordered a cocktail, I got a spritzer and my fiancé got a seasonal Pimm's cup-type cocktail that used house-made cranberry syrup. They can accommodate gluten free diets easily which is also a plus. Overall, we will absolutely be coming back!I want to try that Wagyu Pastrami Reuben!

My friend heard about The Oak Parker from another friend, so we decided to give it a try and now I…read moretotally understand the hype. Walking in, there was very limited seating and about an hour wait, which clearly showed how popular this spot is. Thankfully, the hostess told us about their basement bar area where you can grab drinks and snacks while waiting. The downstairs area had such a cool speakeasy vibe dark ambiance, vinyl music playing, and honestly the perfect date night atmosphere. The drinks were REALLY good, and you can also order appetizers down there. Once we made it upstairs, we grabbed bar seating and talked to a few people around us who all said this was their favorite spot. Our bartender was amazing -- super attentive, explained the menu well, and gave great recommendations. We ordered the wings (perfectly seasoned and so good) and the chicken sandwich with buffalo added for a little spice... absolutely delicious. I also tried the pistachio martini, and wow definitely one of my favorite drinks I've had in a while. Overall, such a great experience from the atmosphere to the food and service. I'll definitely be back, and I've already been telling all my friends about this place!

I'd been invited to a house music night. Upon walking in, I almost thought we were in the wrong…read moreplace! Upon entry, we saw a quaint restaurant. Then someone politely said y'all must be looking for downstairs. Sure were! As it turned out, we were escorted downstairs to what people refer to as the Vinyl Room. The vinyl turntables that night were replaced with computerized ones. The vibe was unsurpassed and the drinks were tasty. I'll be back when I need the good time again.

This place is authentic and the real deal! Great Chicago…read moreDog, and the Johnny Primo is Primo! You must try the Padrino Italian as well. Great service, with a really cute and fun atmosphere! A must try in downtown Royal Oak.

I had the balboa. The bread was outstanding, fresh and good chew. The beef was cooked perfectly…read more Tender, rendered, and not dry. The beef stood on its own and didn't need any seasoning. Opted for the peppers, which balanced it out with a hit of dip. The horseradish sauce would play well here too. Service was great and the small clean space has a couple seats. A gem for royal oak.

These sandwiches were unbelievable and we're the best that we've had in a long time…read more I used to like Lou's delii, but the quality has really gone down hill, and I refuse to go there anymore. This tastes way better than I can ever remember than that other place. Truly, our go to spot for great deli sandwiches. Both the corn, beef and the pastrami were so flavorful and not dry or over fatty. A little pricey, but you pay for what you get and sandwiches like. This will cost you some money. It's well worth it!!!

Large menu offering snacks, sandwiches, salads & soups. I think next time I need to try the soup,…read morethe staff really raved about it. I tried a slim Jane, it was okay. I wouldn't order it again and I'd try a cold sandwich instead. They have fountain sodas & Dr. Browns. The ambiance was quiet & calm with food made fresh to order.

Fabulous. The owner is lovely. The store is cute and can't tell you how many times I've run up…read morethere hoping they have whatever and was pleasantly surprised to find it there. A Berkley treasure.

Stopped in for the first time to get a pizza to go. Small private lot in front, off of busy 12…read moreMile. I also looked around the store. Staff was great, nice, helpful, friendly. The store was very clean, but sort of shabby chic. Run down in an old fashioned way, if that makes sense. Lots of beer choices, good wine selection, lots of last minute items for cooking or an impromptu get together. Quality meat and cheeses. They did have a large selection of the spice kits for cooking, that used to have their own store down the road. The pizza was not great.

Discovered this place from a chowdowndetroit video on Instagram. Soooo happy he covered this place…read morebecause their food is unreal! It's located inside of a gas station/party store and they have an ordering counter inside but I would recommend ordering online before hand because the wait can be quite long considering how popular they are right now. I've tried 3 different "stacks", the Italian stack, the Suicide Stack, and the Fiesta Stack. It's a MUST to add on cordial bread topping (basically making it cheese bread with seasonings on the outside). Every stack is delicious but my personal favorite was the fiesta stack. Super similar to a chicken hani at National Coney Island (breaded chicken, cheese, lettuce, sauce, tomato). They can get pricey. I think they start at $15 but you can probably get 2 meals out of one stack.

Excellent muffaletta style sandwiches, great for hangovers. The staff takes their time to do it…read morewell, so order ahead. The website is very clear about this. When you do place an order, please realize that there are a couple locations in town, near each other. I got that wrong, but they were kind about it, and it turned out OK.

This is undeniably a fantastic burger, probably one of the best I've had in Michigan so far. The…read morequality and consistency are great, though I honestly think the meat would shine even more as a traditional 1/4 or 1/2 pound patty rather than a smash burger. A thicker cut would really let you taste the high-quality flavor of the beef. If you're going to order, here are a few pro tips: Get the sauce on the side: It's an excellent sauce, but you are much better off dipping. Otherwise, the burger will totally get drenched and lose the meat flavor profile. The bacon situation: They smash little bits of bacon directly into the patty. You can barely taste it this way, and it would be significantly better just served as traditional strips on top. So I would prob get it without next time. The Tallow Fries: These have huge potential, but unfortunately, mine arrived pretty soggy via delivery. I should have thrown them in the air fryer to crisp them back up, as I know they would be amazing fresh out of the fryer dripping in tallow. And they would have worked much better as larger almost steak cut fries to let the tallow flavor shine more. However as i ate them, i would still choose cajun 5 guys fries well done over them. My order for a burger and fries came to almost $40 (including tip) through their delivery service. Is it worth that price point for a delivery order? Probably not. However, the core ingredients are so good that I definitely plan to visit the restaurant in person so I can experience the food fresh and at its best.

Deep sigh. Marrow please don't start messing with excellence. I'm leaving this a 4 star review…read morebecause up until this point, I have LOVED Marrow. The smash burgers are fire. I've gotten my Thanksgiving turkey from here. They often have yummy soups (especially the chorizo chowder). All of the being said, I was EXTREMELY DISAPPOINTED today. My bf and I typically get one burger and one turkey sandwich and exchange halves. Today the turkey was awful and I threw it away uneaten. You changed everything that made it delicious. Today it was on the hard ciabatta roll. The turkey was just slices slapped on the bread when it used to be kind of shredded. There was no spicy giardenera.. The brie was just some sort of melted brie slices when before it was a brie fondue sauce. I wanted to cry. This is the quickest way to lose customers.. changing what's tried and true