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

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

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

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

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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Honestly wasn't a big fan of this place. I heard great things, but it did not live up to the hype. The service was okay, but the staff weren't very friendly. The food was also okay. The oysters were probably the best part of our meal. They were only good. The ahi tuna wasn't great. My drink wasn't great. The menu was small. The staff weren't friendly, resulting in an uncomfortable environment. Nothing special. Wouldn't return. I'm giving it 2 stars because I liked the outside area, it felt like I was on vacation. read more

Voyager - 6 Shucked East Coast Oysters 6 Shucked West Coast Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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The wait time was over an hour so we decided to eat at the bar instead. Make sure you make reservations as wait times are horrible the place is very small. We waited about 20 minutes for a seat at the bar. The food was amazing. The different selection of oysters were so tasty and great. Every single oyster served is perfectly shucked and ready for you to demolish. They tasted very fresh. We also had the grilled peel and eat shrimp. It was amazing came with this sauce that was so delicious and hard to describe. We had hush puppies for dessert and they were also unreal. read more

Voyager - Seafood Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

I hate to leave bad reviews, but I have to be honest. The location is cool and the staff was great first off, but....the food just wasn't for me. I can't remember the exact names of each dish and it looks like some of the menu has changed. I had some type of shrimp appetizer, a blt type sandwich, a shrimp pasta and some type of ice cream and cookie dessert. All eatable but not enjoyable to me. Overall, wouldn't try again, but it might be for your taste buds. read more

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I was very excited to try this place but sadly it didn't live up to the hype. First of all it's difficult to find off of Vester normally I like places off of beaten path but where this restaurant is situated and parking not so available doesn't help this reviewer. There is a time limit on how long can sit at a table Which is understandable considering pandemic, being short staffed because no one wants to work, and how small and cramped the place is. I found most of the staff to be quite pleasant and working very hard to get food out to the other guests. Our waitress who for sake of mercy will call "J" reminded me of an uppty sorority girl whose fake politeness was forced only because daddy cancelled her credit cards and she is forced to work. It always ruins the dining experience to have that snooty condescension approach the table. The food itself was in very small portions and not comparable to the price we paid either! Everything is a la carte. I ordered off the special menu and my fish was over cooked and dry when I mentioned this to J it was made clear that she could take it back but it wouldn't extend our time at the table..... um... so I have to wolf it down by time gets back? Never mind I'll eat the overcooked fish. The salmon dip and oysters were good. But the fish the dip is served in is a tiny ceramic bowl akin to a shot glass. They may want to rethink that especially since it's supposed to be a shareable. My experience wasn't all bad, the ambiance was nice but I probably won't be going back. Not worth the bill to me! read more

Voyager - Special dish - Seafood Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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This place has a cute vibe. Drinks were pretty good. Hush puppies were a little dry. Salmon dip was pretty good, but I could have made it at home just the same. It was super small in there. Staff was very nice. read more

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I was well and truly lost. My GPS took me so far off course because of traffic I could not figure out where I was despite the fact that I worked in the area for several years. With a reservation and a waiting friend, I called the restaurant for some guidance. The hostess kindly counseled me back from where I was. I can definitely understand how I passed this unassuming, industrial space, mistaking it for a garage instead of a well-regarded restaurant. Luckily, on this lovely weeknight, the restaurant was empty and the small private parking lot still had a few empty spots. I was grateful. My friend had some work to complete later on in the evening, as did I, so we had not planned for a long dinner together - just a wonderful meal and an even better conversation. The restaurant is relatively small. The bar filled up fairly quickly, starting from the patio and extending in. The dining area was also small with cozy tables lined up against banquette seating. It was still fairly early so the restaurant was only semi-filled. The server went over the specials and the oyster menu. Since the latter was a specialty for the restaurant, we were both curious to try, at least, one. I selected the Eel Lake oyster which was plump and had a nice texture. Next, we shared the tuna and toast small plate. Even though I am trying to minimize carbs (and actually forgot that toast = carbs), I did not regret ordering and enjoying this dish. Tuna chunks, chopped eggs, and a mix of mayo and chili topped a thick slice of toasted bread. So good! For my entrée, I had the crab and grits. Since the portion size was small and grits are a good source of minerals and healthy carbs, I went for it. And I am glad I did; the grits were delicious. The hearty crab meat had a lovely flavor and texture. The spicy drawn butter sauce did somewhat overwhelm the mild and sweet crab. Not only did I appreciate the turn-by-turn directions from the hostess, but the server was also warm and helpful. He checked in on us multiple times during the meal but also let us enjoy our conversation when we were done with the meal but not the chatter. read more

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This cute little place has been on my radar for a while and I'm glad I finally got to try!!! There is an indoor and outdoor seating area that just supports these calm, beautiful vibes. I went for happy hour and everything was delicious. The shucked oysters were delicious and cold, the pan seared scallops tasted like butter. Overall, everything in the menu was incredibly well done and would recommend going back because there was not a single food option that was a bad choice. Service was excellent! read more

This not a 5 star, although it was close. The cocktails were imaginative and excellent. We had stretched claims, oysters from the east and west coast, I preferred the oysters from Nova Scotia. We had mussels in a great marinara broth. Seared scallops ( melted like butter. We also had the roasted and cooled beets with almond and dates. The dessert, a caraway cookie with a saffron ice cream The food was excellent.. the service, well it took forever to get to us, was pretty thorough in explaining to us the menu They were pretty attentive, im not sure, just seemed like there was someplace they'd rather be, I don't know it was a beautiful night, all is well. read more

I've been wanting to try this spot for quite a long time, and tonight was the night! My friend called me with an awesome surprise...Voyager reservation had been made. It's very challenging to get a spot and we lucked out. It's a small, quaint restaurant with limited seating and a bar area. They also have a patio outside, which Is pretty cool, but it was rather chilly this evening. We decided to order a few oysters. They had both the East Coast and West Coast varieties. We both agreed that we like the flavor of the East Coast oysters but the size of the West Coast. I'm not a huge oyster expert, but his shell game is strong. We then ordered hush puppies, a lobster tortellini and a fish sandwich and of course our drinks were amazing! The bartender was great! The dishes are rather small for the price...reminds me of tapas style, small plates. So, be prepared to order a few different items and share. It's a win, win...all this yummy food. I'm Looking forward to my next visit. read more

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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

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

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

Just updating to note this is the best freaking seafood you can find. Did this as a birthday dinner again. Lovely weather, and the same teasing "something reallllly good is inside" is obvious the second you park and walk towards Voyager. Inside, the food... just wow. Have you ever had broiled oysters? You should. They absolutely massage your tastebuds into submission. I had a deconstructed bananas foster as a dessert, and it was like a pleasant moshpit of deliciousness. Even the dessert is exceptional. If you're a seafood fan... you owe it to yourself to check out Voyager. read more

Wow. Just wow. Came for dinner at happy hour. Patron at the bar recommended the Fried Shiso with caviar and creme fraiche which was amazing and unique. Service at the bar was excellent and friendly. Peel and eat chilled shrimp had great flavor and my wife loved the roasted eggplant with garlic sauce on flatbread. She also had four of the $2 happy hour oysters and gave them a big thumbs up. We will be back! read more

Voyager - Roasted eggplant with garlic sauce on flatbread - Seafood Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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My expectations were high, but the experience was just ok. We made a reservation for 5:15 but unfortunately traffic was awful. Called the restaurant to let them know we were running 10 min late. We were told they cant guarantee our reservation, even if its just 10 min. They charge your card when you make a reservation, so this seems extreme. Got to the restaurant at 5:25pm, was told they would not seat us until all three of us arrived. The place was empty. Was also informed that they have another reservation for our table at 7pm, so we need to make sure to finish by then! I get maximizing revenue but all of these issues combined did not make us feel welcome and set a very negative tone. The rest of out party arrived by 5:35. The manager did agree to sit us as an "exception". Many empty tables all around. I ordered 12 oysters, red wine and beef tartar for myself. The food was good. Everything was very fresh. The beef tartar had too much going on for me, all the extra sauce overpowered the dish. I am glad I tried it but I wouldnt order it again. My table mates had pasta and gumbo, they both enjoyed their dishes. Everything is tapas style, so expect small servings. We left at 6:45. There were eight empty tables and an empty bar. Hostess really needs training in hospitality. Can you tell, I am a bit bitter with the reception? I continued the night at a different location near by... read more

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First time visiting voyager, and won't be my last. This place has been on my list for a while & it has good reviews for a reason. The seafood is fresh & Service is great. We sat at the bar & the bartender /waiter was quite attentive & had suggestions for what to try. We didn't try the cocktails but they looked amazing hand crafted. Got the grilled shrimp, was delicious & felt fresh. Oysters were really good, there's a lot of different options from all over the coast, I much prefer oysters from the Westcoast. Also go the chilli crab noodles, the noodles were tender & tons of crabs in the sauce, the Sichuan pepper definitely gives you a weird numbing feeling, it's something to experience, but quite weird if you've never had It, but it wasn't spicy. Just odd to me, I'm not into the peppers but I know others enjoy it. The Manhattan clam chowder was very different, my first time having it, since I've only have new England style. It was good, came with a side of bread & seafood, definitely filling. My favorite of the night is probably the steak tartare, I love the combo with the shrimp chips, the tartare is very tender & Flavorful. I love this place & will be back again! read more

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Oh my gosh Voyager is amazing. I've always loved their oysters and wine selection but they blew it out of the park with their Louisiana themed foods and fish over the weekend. The plantains served with the red snapper dish was arguably the best dish I've had in a long time. Well done! read more

I've only been here so far for happy hour but what a happy hour it was! $2 oysters, $3 ales, $4 drinks, and $5 wines. We stuck to the cocktails and the oysters. No surprisingly, everthing was great. The cocktails were delicious and the oysters? Oh buddy. SUPER fresh and featuring a nice selection of east and west coast varieties. I've come to realize that I'm more of a west coast oyster kinda gal and they had a plentiful selection, served on ice with a delicious mignonette. Bartender was SO nice and helped me pick out a delicious beverage. The cocktail menu is smallish but smart and creative, I had the Northwest Passage which was a tasty mix of long road aquavit, cava, hibiscus, lingonberry jam, and lemon. They also have a nicely curated list of beer, wine, and sparklings. Came right at 5:30pm on a Tuesday and this place was already hopping. My friend beat me by a few minutes and grabbed a couple of seats at the bar for us and by the time I arrived it was full and most of the tables were occupied. An hour later, when we were leaving, there was a sizable wait for bar seats and formal tables. Can't wait to get back to enjoy more off their menu. But I'll be sure to make a reservation! read more

Voyager - Seafood Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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I must say I went there to see a friend but overall this is a fantastic restaurant fresh food beautifully plated and most of all satisfying

This place was off the charts!!!! Truly excellent food in a relaxed original setting. A great date night! We ordered a mix of small plates and each and every one was a top level mix of flavor, and texture. We had (3 people sharing everything): Briny East Coast Oysters, dungeness crab, crudo, French beans (pictured), squid and shishito, local greens salad (x2), and chorizo spiced swordfish (pictured). Truly a hidden gem in Ferndale! Come check it out!! read more

Voyager - Chorizo spiced swordfish - Seafood Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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This place has went down a little bit. We came here on a night for oysters and tried to get some other menu items for nightcap. The restaurant was probably have full with about 25 people and about an hour and 30 minutes before the end of food service. You could tell that the look from the bartender and hostess was oh great when we walked in LOL. To make up for this we even tried a few small plates out of respect to try and make it worth their while and the kitchen staying open... even though there were still a few more tables. But sadly these other small plates without a doubt we're lacking given quantity quality and price. The only reason to come to this restaurant is definitely the oysters which we're prepared well and you could taste the difference. I don't think we would come back for any other time other than happy hour given the slow service and demeanor of the staff even though they weren't extremely busy. There was also one staff member being very romantic with a customer at the end of the bar Overall just not what we expected 4 the money being charged at a place like this. The Ambiance is sparse with a nautical theme which is expected but Extremely Loud. Bottom line. I would still like to support them they do one thing and they do it well. But for right now The other food on the menu is not worth the price for example the hushpuppies in a place like this should be a knocked out of the park staple. tasted like a dry salt ball. stick with the oysters and start your night here then go somewhere else. read more

Voyager - Good assortment but oysters were the only thing worth it - Seafood Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Additional photos from another visit- this time went without a reservation and was able to sit at the bar, our bartender was fun to talk to and attentive. Amazing as always. read more

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Get the seafood sampler very fun presentation and excellent. Fun to sit at the bar. Hole in the wall in an out of the way spot. One of my favorite restaurants in the area. read more

Thank you Voyager for making social distanced New Years Eve special! We ordered from their special menu and had a wonderful meal of oysters (best I have ever eaten), shrimp, crab and cockles! I am looking forward to ordering from them again soon. Great job Voyager! read more

Voyager - Oysters, crab and shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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First time visiting Voyager since the pre-COVID days yesterday and it was a really nice experience. They are only offering dine-in service on their patio (which they've expanded modestly into the parking lot area). You place your order inside at the bar, and food & drinks are brought out to you as ready. Nice vibe in the patio area. All the staff was super friendly as has always been the case here. We shared the Michigan beet salad, proper fish & chips, and hush puppies. Everything was great. The beet salad was honestly a value for the price - it was more than enough for us to split as a starter. Huge chunks of perfectly roasted beets along with marcona almonds and creamy feta. Delish. The fish & chips and hush puppies were perfection - ultra crispy but not at all greasy. I've been itching for *good* fish & chips and this scratched it. I also recommend the strawberry frosé. I drank two of them, brain freeze be damned. The only drawback to the current set-up is that everything is served on/with disposables - plates, cutlery, cups are all paper/plastic. It really doesn't suit the high quality of the food, but of course, I understand why they need to do things this way for now. Anyways, go! Get there before these nice warm days are gone for the season. You get to support an excellent local business and its hard-working staff, and you also get an excellent meal to enjoy safely outdoors. Win-win. read more

Voyager - Proper fish & chips, hush puppies, & strawberry frosé - Seafood Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

My son chose Voyager for his birthday dinner. They offer quite a few seafood choices. They have a nice selection of oysters. We started off with a couple martinis. Their menu is small plates.I love this because you get the try a lot of different things that they offer. They had a nice happy hour offering of oysters; they pick what you get for a very nice price. We got the white fish dip, chilled peel and eat shrimp, crabmeat toast, shells in lobster sauce and finished with the banana bread and ice cream. Service was great. It is a small space, so there may be a wait. The experience you get is worth it read more

Voyager - Seafood Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

5/5 would recommend. Outstanding experience. Wow, what a place. Amazing service, unique flavors, and an intimate setting. Lily and Kayla made my wife's birthday dinner top tier. We went with the blue crab salad, hush puppies, Dungeness crab, CT roll, and a round of drinks. We will definitely be back. Thank you for an amazing time. read more

I'm not good with criticism. I'm grateful that I can have the means to even go out to such a nice eatery. However, I am altruistic. We started with a half dozen oysters. Yum. Highlight of the evening. The bar folks were awesome. Good vibes. Now seated at our table. We decide to share several plates and bowls. Started with the clam chowder. Cold. Potatoes not cooked properly and the few clams in the chowder were crunchy from what I am assuming was maybe sand. Again, we ate it all. Grateful. Then on to the the charred broccoli. Not good. Ice cold. The flavors were nice, but not cold. All eaten. King Crab Legs next. Not too shabby. However I'm probably being a snob from living in SE Alaska for several years. Not bad and all eaten. We finished with the Wahoo. Tricky fish to cook. Mackerel and relative to tuna. Wahoo can dry out quickly if not cooked just right. The flesh should be a bit opaque and flaky. Ours was so dry. Had to cut with a knife. Ate it all. Food. In front of me. Grateful. It's just weird. However, I'm okay with being honest. In hindsight and straight up regrets. The staff was very cool. I'll definitely be back for those cold water oysters. Delicious read more

Delicious!! If you love seafood, I highly recommend Voyager. We got the smoked salmon dip, rock shrimp tostadas, lobster fettuccine, & the crab fried rice. I only took a picture of the tostadas because I was busy stuffing my face, but they were all delicious! The fettuccine was hands down our favorite of the night. The hand-made pasta, lobster chunks, and creamy sauce were to die for. read more

Voyager - Rock Shrimp Tostadas - Seafood Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

We were looking to find a place in Royal Oak or Ferndale with outdoor seating that we'd never tried before, and this place popped to the top of the list in Yelp. Let me start by saying that they took their COVID-19 precautions very seriously. It's a small spot, but they did took every precaution imaginable to keep people safe...we really appreciated this! The setup is sort of unique - you go up to the cashier, place your order, grab your drinks from the bar (which seemed like they were ready before the words were even out of my mouth) and then go outside to your table to wait for your food. And the food is definitely worth waiting for. We started with the dungeness crab and the smoked salmon pate...both were amazing. Then we went for the lobster roll (Connecticut style) and the hush puppies...even better! I am an east coast seafood snob, but this was arguably some of the best seafood I have ever had in Michigan! All of the staff was super friendly and accommodating. Voyager was a wonderful place to spend a late summer evening...we loved it! read more

Damn these small plate restaurants are everywhere these days. Small amount of food for a above average price, but gdamn is it good. Peel and eat shrimp : grilled is delicious, but after eating 3, it becomes too salty. I'd recommend just getting chilled. The dip is amazing tho. Oysters : happy hour $2 oysters are good. The big ones are amazing, the small ones not so much. I'd come here again just for the oysters. BTW, their sauce containers for the Tabasco sauce sucks. Count get the sauce out no matter how hard I shake. I dare one of the employees to try to shake that sauce out! Whitefish dip is amazing. Just get it. Shrimp pasta just OK. Kind of sour but idk. Banana bread dessert is OK. Not bad, but kind of dry. Expect to spend 80$+ and be 75% full. read more

Voyager - Oystera - Seafood Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Hands down one of the best dining experiences I've had locally. It's all about the food. It's preparation and presentation. I totally enjoyed and savored every mouthful. The staff is personable and knowledgeable, and the bartender's cocktail and dining suggestions were on point. It's a quirky looking spot that belies the culinary experience that awaits! read more

Voyager - Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Ferndale, Michigan

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Great first time experience! Bartender gave great recommendations. Got a variety of food and drink for a reasonable price. Outdoor experience was cool as well, short walk to the Ferndale hotspots. Will be back. read more

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My boyfriend and I went the other night and it was great! The service was perfect, food was super good - highly recommend the broccolini on hibachi and hot crab dip. We came at the tail end of happy hour so will definitely have to come earlier next time. They also have a good amount of spirit free cocktails so if you/your friends don't drink or are doing dry January it's a great spot! We got the rum punch and it was pretty solid, especially for the HH price of $7. Would recommend for an intimate night with friends or a date night! Also it is quite small so also recommend making a reservation in advance! read more