Oak & Reel - Detroit (MI)

5 /5 Stacey Lopez: Feel bad it took me so long to write a review. This place was delicious. It had awesome homemade pasta. It had super good fresh oysters, from the coast. I normally take tons of pictures. I don’t know what my problem was that night lol everything was homemade the drinks were delicious. We had a cappuccino at the end of the night with our dessert. I loved what they gave our check on. It was super cute. Very good spot and fun place to go!

5 /5 Jacob Roderick: What an amazing experience from start to finish! I proposed to my girlfriend, the staff was sooo sweet they filmed it and took pictures for us… they bought us two glasses of champagne to celebrate and a gift card to come back with. Very impressed with the food, the ambiance, everything! They nailed it. Can’t wait to come back, we may consider using them for the wedding. 5/5

3 /5 R: Overall, I wasn’t very impressed. We started with oysters, ordering a dozen, but what we received was 6 small ones and 6 large ones. The small ones were tiny they looked like mussels, definitely not what I expected thought they would be all the same . Drinks were a mixed experience. The espresso martini was good, but despite asking for a filthy martini, it wasn’t well chilled, lacked the bold briny flavor I expected, and felt just average overall. For appetizers, we ordered the ratatouille and the jambon. Presentation was nice, but the portions were disappointing for the price. The ratatouille looked like two small dumplings, and the jambon was just a few thin slices of ham (though the bread was very good). For entrées, we had the chicken and the salmon. Again, presentation was good, but both dishes lacked any sides or accompaniment, no starch and wished there was more vegetables we left us feeling hungry. I had the salmon, and while the fish itself was cooked well, the sauce tasted odd and I wouldn’t order it again. On the positive side, the space is beautiful, and the dishes do look the part. However, the overall experience didn’t match the price point. Service was okay, someone did swap our utensils for the entrée, but our server seemed somewhat uninterested. It was fun to try, but I most likely wouldn’t return.

4 /5 Yuji Tk: A beautiful and vibrant restaurant, and they genuinely care about the food! I dined in here twice. The first time I went there solo after a conference, I ordered oysters, octopus, squid ink pasta, followed by a pear salad and apple sorbet. I truly loved the food and experience. The octopus was cooked perfectly, tender yet juicy. The sauce was delicious, and the grapes on the side were a great finishing touch. I hoped to have a pasta with squid ink sauce, rather than squid ink pasta, but I imagine that is standard in the US. The service was a little slow, but the server was friendly and accommodating to my unusual request of having salad after an entree, and so on. I enjoyed the pace. (I spent 2+ hours solo, so I don’t recommend people to come in quick bites, though.) The second time, I brought my wife, as I was delighted with the experience the first time. We ordered the octopus and pear salad again, followed by stuffed calamari, bucatini, gnocchi, orata, and cheesecake. Unfortunately, the octopus was a bit more chewy this time, although it was still good, especially with the excellent sauce and sides. Bucatini was absolutely delicious; the texture of the handmade pasta was outstanding, and the sauce was creamy yet spicy. We hope they serve potato gnocchi instead of ricotta gnocchi, as the ricotta gnocchi was not flavorful enough and somewhat tedious and unappetizing to our taste buds, while the pesto was perfect. The fish was absolutely delicious and cooked perfectly. It tasted rich, and it was fresh. The size of the cheesecake was perfect for us, as we prefer smaller desserts. Again, the service was a bit slow, but overall, we had a great time there (3 + hours). It can get pricey, however, the food is worth the price, considering how much care and love they pour into the ingredients, in my opinion. We will definitely come back to experience the different menu they serve!

5 /5 Anne-Marie: We visited Oak & Reel primarily because it’s part of the Chase Sapphire Exclusive Tables program, and we’re really glad we did. Our dinner was a wonderful experience from start to finish. The space is beautiful and spacious, but still has a cozy vibe that makes it perfect for a date night. The service was exceptional, and everything we ordered was delicious and well presented. I especially loved the bucatini and the baccala (fish sandwich). Onsite parking was also a huge bonus.