Jim Brady's Royal Oak

Went to Jim Brady's in Royal Oak and had a delicious dinner! The food, service and atmosphere were all great and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. I highly recommend a visit to Jim Brady's if one is looking for tasty food and great drinks! We'll be back soon.

Jim Brady’s Royal Oak – A Culinary Must! Jim Brady’s in Royal Oak is hands down one of the best group hangout spots in the area. The location alone is unbeatable—right in the heart of the action, bringing together a lively mix of people and that unbeatable Royal Oak energy. Whether you’re posted up at the bar, grabbing a booth inside, or soaking up the sun on the outdoor patio, there’s always plenty of seating and even more good vibes. Now let’s talk about the real reason this review is being written: the grilled octopus appetizer. As someone who’s traveled to more than 15 countries and spent time off the beaten path in Italy dining alongside locals—not tourists—I can say with complete confidence that this octopus is a 10 out of 5. Perfectly grilled, tender with the right char, flavorful in all the right ways… it instantly transported me back to the cobblestone alleys of southern Italy where seafood is sacred. My best friend Janessa is a burger girl through and through (and yes, Jim Brady’s burgers are excellent too), but if it were up to me, I’d have five plates of grilled octopus in front of me every time I come. I haven’t found a single restaurant in the U.S. that even comes close to this level of grilled octopus perfection. If you’re even thinking about going, do yourself a favor: order the octopus—you’ll never look back. Jim Brady’s isn’t just a meal, it’s an experience. 💯. #OxfordScholar #CholeWave Saturday July 19 2025 Jim Brady’s in Royal Oak is always a solid go-to, but the carrot cake takes the crown. Served warm with frosting that’s somehow also warm and sweeter than sweet — it literally melts in your mouth. It’s the true icing on the cake (pun fully intended) and an absolute must-have dessert. I kicked things off with my usual favorite: the grilled octopus appetizer — perfectly cooked, tender, and packed with flavor. We grabbed a seat out on the patio, which gives just the right amount of fresh air and makes the whole experience feel calm, elevated, and relaxing. Now let’s talk about my best friend’s appetizer — the honey whipped ricotta. Of course I had to get my little fingers into it for a taste, and let me tell you… if you like ricotta, it’s off the chain. Light, fluffy, drizzled with honey, and just plain magnificent. Top-tier food, chill patio vibes, and desserts that hit your soul — Jim Brady’s is a whole experience

We go for their wonderful happy hour (3-6) whenever we can!! They have delicious appetizers 1|2 price and great deals on drinks including a large menu of signature cocktails. The dinner menu has a good and interesting variety. The portions and quality were excellent. The various waitstaff are always top notch and a cut above those in most other local restaurants. The atmosphere is relaxed, classic, old world somewhat like a chophouse with hip modern flair somehow- very pleasant. I love it and will be back soon.

Service was great, lamp chop was ordered MR, but came out totally raw inside...shrimp cocktail was good as were our drinks

Our Server Alex, I believe that is his name, was super attentive and very sweet to our kids. Food was delicious. We just ordered way too much but that's what boxes are for right? The music was a tad too loud for my taste and the ladies bathroom could use a DEEP cleaning for sure. BUT the main reason you should go there is their food, drinks and very friendly staff.

My parents come here often since it’s close to their house near Downtown Royal Oak. There’s never an issue finding a spot at the bar here and the bartenders are always great. Food can be a miss sometimes, but it seems like they’ve been doing better lately and adding fun specials like the bahn mi sandwich and steak tips. My mom and I are obsessed with their Caesar salad and would come here just because we’re craving it.

Food - 10/10 Service - 10/10 Atmosphere - 10/10 Everything, and I mean everything about this place deserves praise. From the moment you walk-in to the sights and sounds, to the time when you're server greets/welcomes you, to the smells and tastes of any and all delectable dishes you've had, will leave you with an experience that only may be high level restaurants can offer. Regardless of an occasion or an event, you HAVE to give this place a try and go all-in.

My fiancé and I had a great experience at Jim Brady’s. The hostess was very nice and our server Gianna was attentive and had great energy. My fiancé got the French dip sandwich with fries and I got the Caesar salad. Love that they have the $5 beer special on Tuesdays! Overall positive vibes and good food, great neighborhood staple - would come back!

We went yesterday at around 2pm. Great service! This place will go down as my favorite burger stop, tried the special sandwich and my companion ordered the fish and chips which was fried crispy and so flakey. Try the pear martini or Irish coffee!

We came here last night as a group of 6. +1 for free attached parking! My bf and me both got burgers and they were good but WAY overpriced (almost $20?!). The aesthetic is upscale but the food isn't so not sire what they're going for here. Our server was really nice and funny, she did a great job! Drinks were good also. Why not more stars? Vicious food poisoning. I do not think we're coming back here.

My two daughters & I went to Jim Brady's for my birthday. We made the reservation via OpenTable & when we arrived they were starting to get busy, so I am glad we booked ahead. The restaurant was clean, the vibe is fun, the hostess was friendly. We were sat & the server approached & we ordered appetizers of the honey whipped ricotta & crispy Brussels. The honey whipped ricotta came out quickly and was tasty. The Brussels are supposed to be "flash fried" but they went a lil heavy in the fryer & we're a bit too well done. Overall they were Ok. We then ordered dinner: Bad Axe Burger (cooked medium) for me & two Main Street Mac & Cheeses for my daughters. This is where our experience started going downhill...We watched multiple tables come in, get sat, order food, get served their food, begin eating. I waived our server over and asked for an ETA on dinner-we had ordered 35-40 minutes earlier, but I understand burgers take a sec. She came back and said there was a snafu in the kitchen, but our food was coming. Ok. We waited another 10 minutes. Nothing. I asked the hostess to please send the manager over, we were at 45-50 minutes and tables that had been seated after us were cashing out & leaving. The manager came over and explained that the kitchen had forgotten to cook the burger, the Mac & cheese had basically died in the window, so they were remaking them. Umm ok. We finally got our food 1 hour and 10 minutes after ordering. Was the food good? Yes. I have nothing but good things to report about the food. It was yummy & I was happy the manager had made the decision to remake the girls' entrees. So why do I not recommend Diamond Jim's? Because of the communication (I had to initiate every conversation with where our food was) and how they then just presented the check like no big deal. We are in this restaurant for 2 hours, have watched numerous tables come & go, and you don't offer us anything? When I made the reservation with OpenTable I said it was a birthday-how about sending out a slice of ANYTHING? A goodwill gesture goes a long way! I have been a server, bartender, hostess, & restaurant manager. When your kitchen makes a mistake you fix the problem & then offer something --even if the guest says, "No we really have no time to stay tonight" you make sure they leave your establishment feeling good about the overall experience! Jim Brady's did not do that for us. I paid my bill (well over $100 with 1 glass of wine and no dessert) left a 20% gratuity for my server, but will never be back.

Not really sure where to begin. Ordered the cheeseboard ($16) and added the two meats option for $3- when the board came out- it looked like someone had already eaten half of it. I mean seriously. There was half a sliced strawberry and 5 blueberries for the featured "fruit" on the tray- and 6 pickled carrots slices for the pickled vegetables. The meat we paid extra for- was TWO slices of thin salami and 3 slices of prosciutto... the cheese was mediocre, lacking in portions as well. The preserves were just straight up Welch's grape jelly. I'm laughing while I'm writing this because I still can't believe it. I ordered the seared and roasted salmon ($29) and it was the most disappointing part of the night. My small salmon portion was burnt on the bottom, and extremely dry- no flavor whatsoever. The green beans and carrots were just that, not much to write about aside from being boring boiled vegetables with little to no seasoning. I could hardly eat it, got grossed out, and just finished off the veggies. My friend ordered a Moscow mule (was never told about the mule menu when ordering) and was served a splash of ginger beer with Bacardi (listed on the receipt as well) Our server was fine, but seemed completely uninterested in serving us, and even walked away while we were ordering. Overall, extremely disappointed. Our total bill with tip came up to almost $100- and we both feel ripped off. Won't be coming back or recommending to anyone soon unless they want overpriced food with a view.

I have been here for dinner a couple of times and the group I was with enjoyed both the food and the service, so I decided to try a brunch with my group because I looked at the brunch menu last time I was here. Eggs Benedict gets me all the time. Set up a reservation on Open table so it was easy. Even with the heavy rain most of the group showed up. A couple had been here before and loved the food. The eggs Benedict was some of the best I ever had but didn't like the fried potatoes do to the spices used on them. Both did warm up well the next day. Service was friendly. Lots of parking in their own private parking lot. A rarity in Royal Oak. Owner is very homeless cat friendly along with the staff. Both told us about how ordering a piece of carrot cake feeds a cat a meal. All of us got a piece to go. I plan to set up another brunch with a another meetup group I help with. Look forward to coming back.

Arriving for an early dinner, I found myself seated in the bustling bar area. However, I waited nearly 20 minutes before a waitress finally approached my table to inquire about service--a slight disappointment in an otherwise enjoyable experience. Yet, any lingering dissatisfaction vanished upon tasting the outstanding food. Their impressive happy hour menu offered a delightful array of options, complemented by the restaurant's inviting ambiance. Despite the initial hiccup, the culinary experience and atmosphere certainly made up for it.

never felt more ignored during a sloooow period. 2 others at the bar l. Was going to order catty out but after the wait just to get an appetizer decided not to

Great place for brunch. Was here for girlfriend's birthday brunch on Sunday. They were not really busy, service was prompt and very friendly. Great drinks menu and food was delicious. Ambiance has a feel of an old school bar with leather sofas and soft lightning. Would like to try them for dinner.

Rating it 3.5 - Took my parents here after going to the movies. Tons of parking but unfortunately only 2 or 3 handicap parking which didn't look roomly but that goodness for more available parking. Literally the number one reason I decided to come here - easy in and easy out. (That's what he said! Lol!) For real now - left my parents in the car so I could make sure that they had available seating and a clear path for my dad since he's visually impaired. The person at the front was super nice in assisting; the table wasn't all the way ready but he told us we could sit if we wanted to. We weren't given menus at first but the waitress noticed me looking at my phone then apologized and brought some straight out. Food did take a minute or too but I preferred that way instead of fast food. We all had a round of drinks - dad ordered the 8oz steak with asparagus and potatoes, mom order and onion dip sandwich with fries, and I ordered a salmon po boy. Fries were overly seasoned but doable and my dad steak was tender but as well over seasoned (if you eat with potatoes then it helped). The check came to estimate of $116. Would I be back - probably not with my parents but it seems like a great place for a nice casual date. Not cheap and not expensive. Definitely would like to taste something else maybe to get the rating up and see if they can redeem themselves. Happy Eating!!!

I enjoyed everything about this salad except for the croutons. They are super sweet! Almost like a cinnamon roll type of sweetest. The rest is sooooo good and fresh! Even the salad dressing. Try it!

Ample secure parking with great ambience inside. Service was great. Burger was cooked to medium perfection. Gotta say highly recommend the "Bad Axe" burger. Paired with Applewood Smoked bacon, onion straws, smoked Gouda and finished with delicious maple bourbon bbq sauce this was one of the best burgers I have had in awhile. Recommend adding a Ceasar Salad which they use a homemade famous dressing on which is phenom

Perfect brunch place! Great menu, good prices, nice atmosphere and a wonderful waitress. What else can one ask for. Smoked salmon Bennie was just right! Eggs were cooked just like I requested. And my friends' food looked delicious and confirmed to taste equally good

Amazing food as also and great service from LT, the French dip is the way to go everytime.

Wow can you say amazing service and even better food? I had the most amazing rare steak, salad, and the dessert was on point. Love the cool decor in this place. Highly recommend!!!

Felt completed discriminated against as a black woman by the server name Bob. He was not polite at all nor did he make me feel comfortable. Disappointed with his attitude and behavior I told him we would be leaving and he responded "great" before walking away. We have been customers here and funding your company proudly for months now. As a 4 star restaurant manager, I would never hire anyone of that nature UNLESS you intend to have white racist staff with the intention of a predominant white crowd. I know most of you WHITE royal oak owners prefer it that way. If I could rate 0 stars I would. Do better, it's 2024! You've upset the wrong person.

I haven't been to Jim Brady's in awhile and decided to stop in after the movies. I started with the crispy Brussels. They were seasoned well but not as crispy as I remember them being in the past. For my entree I selected the sea scallops that were served on a bed of risotto. The scallops were seared perfectly but the risotto was dry and flavorless. Had the risotto been creamy this would have been great. Our waitress was friendly but it seemed like the kitchen was slow. Which was surprising because the restaurant was pretty empty.

Haven't been here since they relocated. Went with a longtime friend.lunch drinks only.young lady bartender was well versed on how to make any drinks- plus super friendly! Great decor. Very diverse crowd - from suit tie business people- to very loud tons of f- bombs being dropped often at other side of bar, near restroom. Those people probably should have been politely asked to leave.

Went after work yesterday 6/1/22 and everything was beautiful. Drinks weren't too strong or light weight as far a liquor goes. The bartender Andrêa is super nice and friendly. She made sure everything was great & kept checking on us. She was patient and didn't mind my indecisiveness. The menu has choices... My love and I had 2 apps. He had 2 drinks & i, 3. All the food was nice & hot. My NY strip was the perfect medium and seasoned to perfection. The fresh Italian sausage bar bite was really tasty. I always loved the Ambience here. The service is excellent. And I'll come back any day

Always great food! Great service!! Great Atmosphere!!!! Love this place!! Don't forget your carrot cake!!!

Great Burgers and Cocktails. We had Traditional Jim Brady Burgers and draft beers. Staff are helpful and attentive.

Good food. But I really miss the Mac-n-Cheese with steak. It was a highlight of the pandemic. So sorry to have lost it...

Was driving down Royal Oak and decided to try this restaurant. ordered the salmon, and it came with a small portion of green beans and carrots. I think it should be mentioned beforehand that the entree portions are small and one should order sides a la carte. Unfortunately, they do not even have a section for the sides on the menu. Back to the salmon, the salmon was cooked and plated to perfection. However, the salmon was tasteless and the sides are small so I wouldn't return here. Our server was amazing and attentive!

Amazing Korean short ribs!!! Service and drinks are also top tier! I frequently go here for happy hours.

Update: New menu is sort of blaah. They got rid of all the good appies, the main dishes are not as good. The staff was trying, but there were a LOT of screaming kids and demanding groups, and they couldn't keep up with the load. The food quality is just not there any more.

Delicious Burgers, beware on sautéed onions that bottom bun will be soaked & may fall apart. I had a Jim Brady as shown below & my husband had the Charlie Brown. I like their seasoned fries but was too full to eat them. Hostess's we're nice. The only thing that made us uncomfortable was our waitress got upset with a bartender who came over to her, suggesting she suggest a different beer than what she suggested to our table. Maybe he shouldn't have but her annoyed response is what made us uncomfortable. Been a fan since I'm a kid & parents took us to Detroit location.

Amazing spot! Mad at myself for not coming here sooner! The menu was the perfect size, the service was outstanding, and the food was so tasty! I will be back. The parking was right out front, and you didn't have to pay the city!!! The famous burger and French dip were the right choices, suggested by our server! Can't wait for round two! **great iced tea!

Great burger, interesting ambiance. Felt welcome initially, after 1hr there was a vibe to leave.

We tried Jim Brady's in Royal Oak for the first time in a very long time. We left feeling that we should have waited a bit longer. First, the ambiance: the setting was somewhat bar-like, with a wall of TVs - more than I remembered from previous visits. Next, the service. We were seated pretty much immediately, and our server was friendly and professional. He tried. Now, the food. 3 of the 4 in our party ordered the special, which was tenderloin tips served over pasta. Each couple ordered the beet salad, which was another special, and told our server we wanted to share the dishes. Here began the problems. Our server told us that the establishment "couldn't" divide the salad so we could share it. He did agree, upon our request, to bring 2 extra plates, and we then proceeded to divide each salad ourselves. Why they couldn't do this for us remained a mystery. Lucky for us, we were not forced to order 4 salads, as the quality was not so high. It was accompanied by what seemed to be a blend of 2 or 3 different dressings, which did not exactly mix completely, and which sat in a puddle on the plate. Not a great look. Next, the tenderloin over pasta. The meat was served in large chunks. This became problematic for 2 reasons: first, the cut of beef used was rather tough, and the knives we had to cut it with were dull - butter knives, actually. Once the meat was cut, 2 of the 3 diners saw that their beef was undercooked to the point of being raw in the center (the 3rd diner's meat was quite rare, but I managed to eat it). The 4th diner ordered the whitefish, which he found to be "adequate." After complaining about the raw beef to the server, and ultimately the manager, an offer was made to re-fire the dishes. When they came back, they were cooked, but just barely. The noodles accompanying the beef was what can only be described as a hodgepodge - 2 or 3 different types of noodles, assembled together for no apparent reason. The sauce was a bit strange as well. It was supposed to have mushrooms, but they were scarce to the point of being almost non-existent. In sum, we will most likely not be returning to Jim Brady's.

The food was super good. I ordered the Rigatoni and carrot cake and was impressed by both. Our server was very nice and patient since it was our first time there. I would definitely come back and I 100% recommend this place. The vibe is super cute!!

Average is the word I would sum this place up with. The staff is very friendly, which made a big difference.

Came on a Saturday night with friends. It's a very popular place in Royal Oak! We had reservations but still waited for a short while. It was busy! Ambience is good for group gatherings, their booths are huge. It's really loud though. Food was good and came out quick. The octopus and Brussels sprouts apps were delicious! Staff is helpful but a little slow with our requests (more water, ketchup, etc) - they were probably slammed on a weekend night though. Fries were crispy and hot. Tacos had great filling. Burger was juicy. Would recommend for large groups!

This used to be a favorite place of my wife's--she loved the casual atmosphere and the tater tots. Now both are gone. Tater tots have been wiped from the menu, and when we asked why, we got a blank stare and a shoulder shrug from our "server." The atmosphere has gone from casual to comatose. I had the fish and chips, which were ok. Others got hamburgers and cous cous and kale. Overall the food was just ok. Nobody raved about anything. The fries that came out with the burgers were stone cold. Got those replaced with lukewarm fries....blah. The service was brutal. Everytime we needed anything we had to wait a long time and flag our server down. After the food was delivered, she never checked to see if we needed anything or how the food was. I needed salt and had to wave my arms at two servers standing talking behind a rack and ask them to send our server, who was hidden by the rack as the third person in their convo. It had gone on literally 5 minutes. Things were so badly different, I asked if the place had been sold. Told no. But maybe it should have been? Do not go--the old ratings no longer apply!!!

Hand Down- Best French Dip EVER !! Tom has done a fantastic Job This Place is A Must ! Best Food In Royal Oak!!! Check it Out Food - AMAZING Staff- Jim on the BAR - 5 Stars Owner - on hands, fantastic fantastic fantastic JOB !!!

Food was good, nothing extraordinary, great parking, a little bit loud for me but tolerated for an 1 1/2 hour, slow for the service.

Jim Brady's has a solid selection of hand crafted cocktails, appetizers, and entrees that mainly focus on American cuisine with creative twists and inspirations. We tried the cheese/charcuterie board, fried chicken bits appetizer, Mac and cheese, and one of their burgers which were all very delicious and each item going beyond our expectation. Service was very good on a busy Saturday night, and if you pay close close attention the waiters and other staff have a nice system in place when ushering out your food and they do so in a way that's not obstructive to your conversation with company. Finally, the ambiance was a splash of upscale blended with casual dining in a beautifully built up interior with seemingly some inspirations of architecture from the bayou. Great for any type of night you're hoping to have.

Have happy hour drinks / foods on the website up and they haven't been available for months. Update your stuff. You sell food, what do you think people check your website for?

Had a great meal and drinks at Jim Brady's. Service was good and restaurant was nice.

Ambiance is the absolutely stellar, gives you a feel for old Detroit with a hint of modern class. Food is wonderful and really good bartender's so be sure to tip extra

This restaurant is to die for. From the atmosphere all the way to the service nothing but great. This is a great spot for a date night, work get together or just drinks at the bar. We got the Brussel sprouts, whipped ricotta and honey with bread, the steak and the whitefish. The whipped ricotta appetizer was bursting with flavors the sweet honey to top it off was the cherry on top. The service was amazing. Food was hot and cooked perfectly. I highly recommend this restaurant.

My husband and I went out for a bite to eat and tried the Korean short ribs. They were cooked to perfection! I would highly recommend trying the fingerling potatoes as well.

Jim Brady's hit all the right notes for our recent family celebration. Their signature cocktails are spot on, and a few work well as mocktails. The cheese board had good cheeses as well as lots of yummy pickles, including pickled grapes (delish!) All of our entrees were to our liking, and the fries were notably excellent. I expected dinner to be pricey, and it wasn't cheap, but it was very reasonable for the quality of the food and the service

Dined here on a Friday night since it was the only place on open table that had an opening at the time we wanted. The ambiance was very cool. It was easily the best part of the evening. The service was mediocre at best. Appetizer plates weren't cleared before (or even after) dinner was brought. Both sets of plates left when dessert was brought out, which really cramped the table. We had to wave the waiter over both times to place dinner and dessert orders. He did not come check on us at all to refill water or see how things were going. For appetizer we ordered the Brussels sprouts and the short rib. The Brussels sprouts were delicious. The short rib had a great flavor, but the meat quality wasn't great. Very grainy and tough. The colonel sandwich was fantastic. The bad axe burger was pretty good too, but was ordered medium and brought well done. The sauce was also ordered on the side, but was brought on top. The fries were exquisite. Would return for those alone. Perfectly crispy and well seasoned. The carrot cake was nothing to write home about, but was flavorful and moist. Would try the chocolate dessert next time. Overall, dinner was nothing amazing but I'd return and give it another shot.

Great bar area to relax in. Food and service is really good. We think bartender Amanda is one of the best in the Metro Area. And easy parking!

Helen chose not to be understanding and help me with my issue she said it was noting she could do not apologetic with her nice nasty attitude 26 dollars for noodles and cheese charged full price

The food was delicious the staff was great! We got there for a late dinner we waited for about 5 min for the hostess to return to the hostess stand. Once we were seated things were great, well mostly great, we were a little too close to the couple at the table next to us there was maybe a foot between us and the man at the table Next to us had placed his glasses on our table before we arrived. stay in your lane dude. They were out of a lot of items on the menu which accounts for the 4 stars. But we ordered The Spanish Octopus for an appetizer and a bottle of Prosecco to start the octopus was super tender and delish. I would have loved to have ordered the shrimp and scallops but they were out so I had the French dip with fries it was delish and filling I only ate half the sandwich. My friend ordered the burger which he said was really good and on the sweet side. We also ordered the chocolate explosion (I think that was the name). Also delish and VERY rich.

waiter was very dry........burger was yummy nite and as beautiful blahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

My brother and I had an enjoyable lunch together. The service and meal were wonderful. Highly recommend.

They need to bring back the Turkey Burgers. They were the best. That was my favorite place until they got rid of the Burgers. Please bring them back!!!!

This is my new favorite place for happy hour and late-night, especially now that it's turning into Fall. It's cozy and dark with great drinks and really yummy food. I had the French 75, and it's so tasty and strong at the same time. My friends were ordering wine, and they have some rather good inexpensive bottles, which is nice and really the way to go if you're all drinking wine. We also had the tuna tartare nachos, which are SO good. The fresh fried pita chips that they serve are perfect and memorable. Spicy, sweet, fresh jalapenos, fresh ingredients, flavorful sauce, DELISH. I could eat these all myself, but we split them 3 ways and it was a great appetizer. My friend and I both ordered the steak and macaroni and it's absolutely delicious. Creamy, cheesy, savory, perfectly cooked steak with a creamy, garlicky macaroni and cheese. It's served with fresh fried onions and buttery Ritz crackers on top, and roasted mushrooms and peppers inside. I ate all of the steak, but there was enough pasta to take home for a perfect lunch the next day. It reheated nicely in the toaster oven. Honestly, I'd come back just for this dish, but I really want to try more of the menu! I will say that my other friend was disappointed with her fish tacos; she said their choice of using a flour tortilla with wet toppings and salsa made for a soggy taco. No bueno, but they DID look good, and the portion size is 3 large tacos. I might just ask for coleslaw and salsa on the side. Our service was excellent late on a Saturday, prices are reasonable and portions are large. I'm already looking forward to when I will return!