Recently, my husband & I finally tried Voyager after having it on our list for many years. When I saw that they were having their annual Mid-Winter Lobster Boil, it sounded like fun and the perfect opportunity to check them out. We sat at the bar and had excellent service from the bartender. My husband had a new-to-him beer, which he enjoyed, and I tried the House Martini, which had saffron-infused gin, Strega and dill oil with a pickled onion. It was unique and enjoyable. Before our lobster boil arrived (we had a heads up that it would take 20 minutes), we ordered a bowl of chowder and hush puppies to split. These were my favorite part of the meal! Both were EXCELLENT! The chowder had light, crunchy, homemade croutons in the soup, and it was the perfect addition and the hush puppies were some of the best I've ever tasted. I will share one disappointment. The RESY page where they took the reservations/orders said: "We'll offer a small a la carte menu of coastal favorites & seasonal specials too (e.g. fried clams, shucked oysters, crispy fish sandwiches, etc.)." My husband was excited for the fried clams and talked about getting them several times leading up to our dinner, only to find out there were no fried clams offered. As a matter of fact, our request was met with a reaction that led me to believe that was never even a part of the plan. So why post that in the description? We enjoyed the lobster boil, but felt it was overpriced for what we got. We felt the other items we ordered off the menu were well worth the prices. Our overall impression is that this small, casual restaurant has quality seafood, side dishes and drinks. We will definitely return to try some other items off their regular menu (and get the chowder and hush puppies again!) read more

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Can't believe our last review was 7 years ago, as we have returned to Voyager so many times since! Atmosphere is casual and fun, albeit small and cozy. Service is always friendly and welcoming, menu innovative and ever-changing. Seafood offerings are varied, creative, and SO FRESH! We love Voyager and it is always worth the near three hour drive, especially when we make it a weekend! Lots of fun areas surround Ferndale. Can't leave this review without mentioning their annual mid-winter lobster boil...a NOT TO BE MISSED event! A whole perfectly prepared lobster, accompanied by sausage, fresh mussels, fresh clams, corn, new potatoes, herby seasoned broth, and of course, drawn butter! Watch for it and get your reservation in! You won't be disappointed! Sorry, we were so busy enjoying the evening, we forgot to take pics, but here's one pic from last year's mud-winter boil! read more

Voyager - Fabulous Lobster Boil Yummm! - Seafood Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

We had the best experience at Voyager - what a gem of a seafood restaurant! The prices are right for high-quality seafood, the vibe is cool, and the service was excellent. We came on a packed Friday night and had the best date night. Hubby is hard to please when it comes to spendier restaurants, but he was very happy and we look forward to coming back during the week to take advantage of their specials and $2 buck shucks. Drinks: the house martini for me and an old fashioned for him; I really loved my martini served with an excellent little pickled onion. We then had the Belafonte seafood tower and added 6 more oysters - everything on this tower is so good and perfectly cooked. Sweet, succulent snow crab, well-seasoned peel and eat shrimp, toasty crackers and mussels escabeche - the best mussels I've ever had. Sweet and pickly, fresh and delicious. Everything had just the right texture. The oysters were also fantastic - so good that we ordered another dozen for "dessert." The mignonette is all they need! Hubby had the fancy fish and chips and I had the scallops - everything was perfect and so flavorful. The scallops were buttery and perfectly cooked, served with yummy sauce and the smoothest potato puree as well as some crispy potato pieces. I love ordering scallops because I'd never attempt to make them, and these were perfect. We also split the Winter salad that is made with smoked beets, and I fell in love with it. I really love beets, and now I want to try smoking them myself. Very yummy and a large portion - 3, maybe 4 people could split this salad. I like that you could come during the week and not break the bank, or come and order it all! Our bill was $300 after tip, but we really splurged this time for New Year. They also had some fab sounding specials - a snow crab claw which is rare to find, and a Chilean sea bass that sounded excellent. The ambiance is cool - you could come in very casually, but if you wanted to dress up a bit, you wouldn't feel out of place. The lighting is really nice but the seating is kind of basic. Benches along the walls and no frill chairs. I highly recommend - if I lived in this neighborhood, I'd be here all the time. read more

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I went today for their special Feast of the Many Fishes. I've driven by this restaurant so many times while commuting to work so I was able excited to finally get a chance to try it out! Definitely book early- even the bar was reservation only due to volume for this weekend! I had their Lobster Lasagna. The presentation and the flavor was delightful. The combination of the sauce with the lobster was unexpected, and tasty. Their garlic bread was freshly made and spongy. It was a great size for one person! Even though the restaurant was really busy, my waitress would stop by to make small talk, which was so appreciated since I was on my own tonight. Overall a great experience, I would love to go back during their regular menu/happy hour ! read more

Voyager - Lobster Lasagna - Seafood Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Superb. After hearing many recommendations- I had to check out voyager. I was not disappointed. I will preface by saying- their menu is curated for smaller more hand crafted dishes- SO, do yourself a favor and order a few. The oysters were fresh, and delicious. The hot crab dip was delicious... but the surprising rising star? The sardine toast. Never in a million years. And the lobster gnocchi was just.. chefs kiss. It's a smaller establishment- so do yourself and make a reservation. But the great service and vibes make it worth your trip! read more

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Well well well , my friend and I wanted a good lobster roll and this is where it came to get it from. We got there pretty late so we could not dine in but we were able to order out. We kept it simple and ordered lobster rolls (warm) and an order of peel & eat shrimp. At first the lobster roll looked a lil skimpy for 40 dollars, but looks were very deceiving, lol. THAT LOBSTER ROLL WAS SOOOOOOOOO GOOD! FILLED WITH GOOD LOBSTER MEAT NO FINS BC EWWW! BUTTERY AND WARM! The peel and eat shrimp were some of the best I have had, very delicious ! Overall it was a good experience. I wish we could of dined in, maybe next time! read more

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The best and freshest seafood menu around. Everything was wonderful, from the service to the drinks to the food, it was all 5 stars. My favorite bite was the squid on a stick but honorable mentions to the tuna tartare and the caviar grilled cheese read more

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How haven't I reviewed this place yet? I've been steady eddy with my girl Voyager for a min now. She's as steady as she goes, man, consistently amazing. Man I love my girl Voyager. The vibes? Intimate comma friendly. Happy hour? Elite two-buck-shucks and the most wonderful filet-o-fish this side of Ronald McDonald. Many a night cracking crab legs and throwin down shots. Get the chowder. Get the hush puppers. I love love this place. read more

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I have been meaning to try this place. It's a cute little place in Ferndale. We were lured in to try their special which was the soft shell crab tacos. It was delicious with the avocado cream along with the green salsa. We went during happy hour so we tired the $2 shuck oysters. They were very fresh. To end it all, tried the halibut fish and chips. The fish was flaky and the tartar sauce was a good accompaniment. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. Definitely coming back. read more

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First time at Voyager in Ferndale and it was a great experience all around. The space is small but cozy with a lively energy without being too loud. Staff was friendly and attentive the whole night. We ordered the Belfonte seafood tower, hush puppies, crab dip, and the special prawn fried rice. The seafood tower was solid with oysters, crab legs, mussels, and shrimp, all super fresh and served with nice sauces. The hush puppies were crisp on the outside, fluffy inside, with a scoop of butter that made them even better. The crab dip was rich and warm, served with grilled toast that had the right amount of char. The standout for me was the prawn fried rice. Portions were fair for the quality, and overall it felt like a good value for a seafood-focused place. Definitely a spot I'd come back to. read more

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Date night with my Best Friend! Food was excellent, as you can see we got a little bit of everything! Staff is super kind and helpful when it came to cocktail suggestions ! 10/10 read more

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This place is a joke. A tiny building located between muffler shop and a dumpster. A Coney Island in bad part of Pontic has a better decor and ambiance inside. Could not believe it that this is actually a restaurant. To be honest, the food is not terrible but somewhere in the middle. But the prices! We went with our friends and they had a gift card (I would not be going to this hike in the wall otherwise). We left over $350 for an average dinner (with drinks and couple of appetizers). We went to Whitney's just few weeks ago and spent less! But this is not all - the portions are miniature! Paid $37 for fish and chips with 1 piece of fish and dozen of fries. And after spending the fore said amount, we were hinted to leave, to clear for another reservation. Obviously, this is get rich quick scheme and somehow people fall for this BS. A perfect example of social media hype. Felt cheated after leaving this place....waisted my Saturday night on this joke. read more

We walked into Voyager on a Saturday night without a reservation and every staff member we encountered was so incredibly kind to us. There weren't any tables available, but the hostess took down my number and gave us an estimated wait time for each dining area (outside, dining room, or bar). She gave us a menu in case we wanted to order drinks while we waited. The Crystalline and zero proof/non-alcoholic Side Eye were both great! Everyone was super laid back, but still very professional, and took such good care of us--especially Dan. We ended up getting seats at the bar and enjoyed every single dish. Dan took note of my gluten-free restriction and guided us through our choices: West Coast (Washington) Oysters, Yellowfin Tuna Tartare (toast on the side for my boyfriend), Charred Radicchio and Turnip Salad (one of the best salads I've ever had and will be thinking about this and all future summers), Pan-seared Yelloweye Rockfish special, and the Chocolate-coconut Pot de Crème to finish. I'm looking forward to visiting more often for the 2-Buck-Shuck Happy Hour and other dinner specials this summer! read more

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Went for the 2 buck shuck and it didn't disappoint! The food & service is always on pointe. Definitely try to make a reservation as seating is limited. read more

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If you asked me where to get the best seafood, the best service, and just have an all-out 5-star meal experience in the Detroit a metro area, my answer would always be Voyager. They have a great happy hour, to start. And sometimes you can catch an extra special happy hour with 6 oysters for $6 and that is my actual love language. The menu rotates enough so that there is always variety, but some mainstays so you know what to expect. Everything always tastes fresh, and the food is just prepared really well re: seasoning, temperature, plating. It's a little pricey, bc seafood, but I think it's absolutely worth it. Definitely try to visit at least once in the summer as they also have a great little patio for dining al fresco. read more

Amazing food--so fresh and tasty! Drinks were great and the service was excellent!! Definitely a place I can't wait to come back to.

If you're not actively seeking out this place, you might miss it! Voyager is a small spot nestled in a neighborhood, but don't let its size fool you. The cozy atmosphere adds to the overall experience. And a tip for parking: head over to the corner of the CVS parking lot and walk across the street to the restaurant! One thing that really stands out about Voyager is the staff. They're always ready to answer any questions you may have about the menu. Speaking of the menu, they offer a wide variety of seafood options. Personally, I love their oysters and mussels (I just looked at the menu and don't know if they still have the mussels). However, when it comes to the drinks, while they do get creative, I must admit they don't quite hit the mark in terms of taste in my opinion. All in all, I seriously love this place. It's a great restaurant just a little out of the downtown Ferndale area read more

Voyager - East and west oysters - Seafood Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

This restaurant belongs on a small quiet beach somewhere. Happy I found it! It's a cute very small restaurant, and staff gets around quickly with no issues. They all seem to work well together. The host and waiter were in great spirits, and was happy to take care of me. Nothing like great service! All the food was fresh and great tasting! Especially the crab dip read more

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I haven't been to voyager in years, but it did not disappoint! It was just as good as it was the first time I had it, if not better. The dishes are a little on the pricy side, but for the quality of the food, it goes hand in hand, so I can't complain. These are the best oyster deals I've seen. $2 happy hour oysters. Need I say more? The service was amazing as well. Servers were so kind and attentive. The atmosphere is so quaint. It's a smaller business, but everything from the service to the food is top notch. I would go here numerous times in a week if I wasn't ballin on a budget lol. This food was the kind of food that you would want to close your eyes while eating to savor every bite, I had a friend with me.. so I definitely didn't want to be rude! Lol the oysters were shucked well, no sandy or shelly texture, the oysters were easily eaten. The house fettuccine was delicious! The lobster rolls were melt in your mouth and the lobster to roll ratio was perfect. I ordered the hot lobster roll and the bread was toasted and garlic buttered, prime time! It even came with an unexpected salt and vinegar chips which was an icing on top. The clam chowder was delicious as well. I didn't have a dish that I have not liked yet. I'm looking forward to coming back. read more

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Second time here. Good quality food & great service. Only thing I wouldn't order again is the hushpuppies (they're too dry for my taste). The tuna tartare was so fresh & I loved the broiled oysters as well as the regular ones. read more

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The service and food is amazing. Highly recommend. I've been in Ferndale for 10+ years and easily my favorite place. Love.

Highly recommend making a reservation to get into this restaurant. We booked Friday night and it did not disappoint. We started with the fall salad and oyster mushrooms which were served with a delicious sweet and tanging sauce. The special was lobster linguine and it was served with large chunks of lobster. We also had the scallops which melted in your mouth. We also opted for a brownie dessert which had whipped cream piled on top. I would recommend everything on the menu. Inside is a quaint place that is very comfortable. Our server gave us great recommendations and was attentive. read more

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Me and my mom went to Voyager for their all night happy hour. I made reservations to sit at the bar so it took them about 10 minutes to seat us. When we did sit down everyone was immediately attentive and kind. Happy hour was $2 oysters so we ordered probably about 2 dozen over the course of the night. They had 3 different kinds and they were all very good. I ordered the fish filet sandwich which is only offered during happy hour and it is much more superior to the fish filet sandwich from a certain fast food chain. The restaurant itself is pretty small so I probably will only return when my party is 4 or less but I will be back nonetheless. They have a patio too that will add a few seat when it's warm out. 5 stars! read more

Voyager - You Shuck 'em Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Delicious ordered the tago mago drink so good . I ordered the clam chowder I ordered the Caesar salad with anchovies My son order the halibut with fries and coleslaw and I ordered calamari delicious all of it was really really good the servers were really really nice the ambience was really really nice and we will be returning. Ambience was super nice if you don't know exactly where this place is you'll drive right by it's very like exclusive is very cute I like it. The bartender was great we sat at the bar. read more

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Ambiance is a minimalist tug boat style. Staff is very nice. But the food is just okay at best. My special came out 10 minutes before my wife's dinner. Neither was all that good and you pay top dollar. Very "interesting" wine and beer list. Not worth repeating, considering all the alternatives in Ferndale. read more

Amazing food and friendly service. The oysters were great. 2 buck shucks were delish and fresh tasting. read more

Voyager - Oysters! - Seafood Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Love happy hour. Service is amazing. Everyone is so nice and explains the drinks and food very well. Food is quality but pricey but it is seafood. The tower for $49 is a pretty good deal for 2 people to share. Definitely recommend. Make sure to make reservations if you're coming from out of town. It gets busy and is a small, quaint space. Best lobster roll I've had in the area. Peel n eat shrimp and the crab legs never disappoint. I'm not a huge fan of a rotating menu at any restaurant only because if you really like a dish, you may never be able to eat it again and that makes me sad. They had an escargot and quinoa dish a couple years ago I still think about. RIP read more

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It's expensive, but one of the best meals I've had in a very very long time. The service was great as well.

All I can say is WOW! My husband and I have been coming here for years and we never have something to complain about! The food is always on point and the service is even better. We love the specials that come out weekly and always try to get something new while we are there. Ambiance is very cool. We have never had something here we didn't like and cannot wait to come back every time we leave! read more

Voyager - Scallop crudo - Seafood Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Came highly recommended by a friend but was disappointed. Did not think the food was as superb as described to us. Overpriced, to be honest and serving size was not enough. Service was very good and entertaining. Ambiance was not too fantastic. Tables were too close to each other (we were warned!) and you could hear other people's conversations. We went home still hungry. Made coffee and had pastries at home. read more

Ordered 3 lobster rolls on line. Picked up the order. Very disappointing lobster rolls. Very little lobster. No butter or anything.

Only a genius would convert a tiny commercial building near the train tracks in a half empty industrial zone to a fantastic restaurant. It's a tiny place and looks nothing like a restaurant from the outside. On the inside it's a tiny industrial looking place, with a hipster vibe. Very tight and very tiny. Very casual. Service is by trained and friendly staff. Kitchen is smaller than tiny and food comes out in a haphazard order. It can interfere with the enjoyability of the meal. Food is innovative and tasty. Extremely expensive, but a innovative place like this would not otherwise exist. I'll happily be back. read more

I love Voyager! It's such a cute place! The restaurant itself is small, but the food doesn't disappoint. Voyager is definitely a go to place of mine! If you're looking for seafood, Voyager is the place to go! read more

Overall, this was a delicious restaurant but I spent over $100 and left hungry. They do small plates and between my boyfriend and I, we ordered 4 dishes. Every dish we had was well thought out and tasty. We could've ordered more but it was getting pricey and late. There is plenty of street parking available which is a bonus. The restaurant is located a little bit away from everything else in Ferndale which allows for more parking options. The ambiance is great! They have huge garage door style windows that they open up on nice days. Their patio even has some heaters for those chilly nights. I would return but I'm not in a rush to get back there. read more

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Another excellent meal at Voyager. Fantastic service as well. We shared: fried green tomatoes, scallops (while you only get three scallops per order, they are one of the most delicious things on the menu), and fish sandwich. We were greeted with complimentary sparkling wine as it was our anniversary - nice touch, thank you! read more

As always, Voyager did not disappoint! We went for a date night and everything - from service to food- was great. We got the Caesar Salad, Belafonte Tower and chocolate tres leches cake. Everything was absolutely delicious. The seafood was so fresh and cooked so well. We especially LOVED the mussels and shrimp. This is definitely our go to for good, fresh seafood in the area. read more

Voyager - The Belafonte Platter - Seafood Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

Service was really bad. Servers are rude and not attentive. Interacted with 2 servers and both were so disrespectful. That alone will never have me back at this place. The restaurant is always "booked" with reservations, yet there are always available tables and bar seats. Once seated, servers were pushy in a rude way always trying to get people to leave their tables due to "reservations" they have. Food is average. Definitely will never be back. Do better. read more

WOW - a hole in the wall in Ferndale that KNOCKS YOUR BOOTS OFF. I haven't had better seafood in Michigan. We took my Mother here on her visit to Michigan and my were we impressed. Everything was a great value with generous portions and absolutely delicious. I love how you can share things. The blue crab salad, scallops and shrimp were all amazing - hush puppies were good. I can't wait to go back! read more

The oysters were very small, the scallops were small, the battered fried Fish of the Day Halibut was very dry, and the "hand cut" fries were small and very salty. The inside decor was filled with tables and chairs that looked like 1950's garage sale items. The food was way overpriced, very small in size, and the atmosphere was awful. On the outside it looked terrible. Inside, it was worse. A big mistake! Close it down and start over. read more

The patio was filled by 4:15. It was perfect, social distancing, hand sanitizer, green disposable flatware, and masks on all staff. Now for the main thing...the food. I started with west coast oysters- superb! Then we shared smoked salmon pate and hush puppies. Both were good. Then the main event...Tuna Nicoose Salad. Sooo good!! Every little touch down to the pickled radish slices was perfection. My guest chose the lobster roll. She said the roll was super buttery and it was delicious! read more

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