Redcoat Tavern

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Red Coat Tavern in Royal Oak, and it was an absolute delight. From the moment I stepped inside, I felt the warm and welcoming ambiance that this establishment exudes. The burgers here are nothing short of legendary. Seriously, they deserve all the accolades they’ve received. I watched a Channel 7 News report on Detroit’s best burgers, and that’s what led me to The Red Coat Tavern. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! The juicy patties, perfectly melted cheese, and fresh toppings create a flavor explosion that’s hard to beat. The restaurant itself has an old-school charm, with dimly lit interiors and a cozy bar area. The long bench seat in the bar is perfect for enjoying your meal while chatting with friends or fellow patrons. And don’t worry about parking—it’s free! Service was friendly and efficient, and the staff made sure I had a memorable dining experience. Whether you’re a local or a visitor, The Red Coat Tavern is a must-visit. It’s a place where classic excellence meets mouthwatering flavors. So, if you’re craving a top-notch burger in Royal Oak, look no further than The Red Coat Tavern. Trust me; you won’t be disappointed

Foods always pretty good and the drinks are always very strong! I suppose the charm of it is that the building itself is as consistent as the food and service! It’s a bit of eyesore but if you love the place you love it! 😊

Great burgers.. absolutely opt for the Piedmontese burger! They can be as sloppy or as neat as you create. Felt full not full like garbage, just a healthy full. Probably could have gotten away with just eating 1/2 of it now and 1/2 later. Kinda dark inside but has been this way for eons, and part of the schtick I think.

Phenomenal burgers!! I had the The Brasserie burger, and it's was amazing, the fried pickles are a great appetizer also.

I love Redcoat Tavern. You do not leave hungry. They have delicious burgers, and every time I've had one, it's cooked exactly as I've asked (medium). I love the dim lighting and decor. It's very cozy.

Best burgers in town, I love coming here, they make everything perfectly, every single time. The employees are very nice, and friendly, I'll be coming back again.

Long wait but had a drink at the bar and so it wasn’t too bad. Ambience is quaint and the red lighting makes for a warm atmosphere. Bartender and waiter were friendly and service was good. Burger was excellent and onion rings were the best I’ve ever had. Beef tips starter wasn’t anything special, but everything else was very good.

I loved this place as a kid and they’re known for great burgers so I took my daughter (a burger lover) for lunch on her birthday and it was a huge disappointment. The burgers weren’t good and she didn’t even eat half of hers. The fries were good and our server was decent but the restaurant was dirty and dingy. I might give it another chance but I have a feeling any recent good reviews are based more on nostalgia than facts.

Everything was fantastic; aside from the Yorkshire pudding. It was served black and dry, with no density! Reminds me of the Christmas Vacation movie when they serve the "perfect" turkey bird and cut it open and it deflates. Hah! When I told them it was burnt and asked for a replacement, our (lovely, no fault of her own) server told me that the manager told her to tell us that "They're all like that - that's just how it is!". WHOA! Yorkshire pudding is supposed to be yellow, not black!! I've been here many times before for their prime rib served with the pudding and it was always fantastic! Whoever the new manager is...he's telling their kitchen staff wrong; and that's certainly no attitude to offer to the customers! What the heck?! DO BETTER, whoever you are, new manager! Yorkshire pudding should be YELLOW! Not burnt, not black, not even brown. Listen to your customers!! If you don't give a damn about the other dozens of customers before us who also complained (confirmed by our waitress), then you have no business being a manager. Sorry! It should be light and delicate and soft. I hate that I came here literally drooling for how good it USED TO BE....only to be met with disappointment twice in the same night and with the attitude of someone who doesn't know any better. Overall: Highly annoyed with that one, but happily enjoyed the quality of everything else. Unless they finally choose to do something about it, DO NOT ORDER THE PUDDING unless it's served properly!

This was my first time at Redcoat Tavern and it was unfortunately underwhelming. I ordered the clam chowder to start which pretty good, chunky with nice flavor. Our original waiter was a very nice woman who served us well until she switched out due to slow business that day, the gentleman she switched with didn't seem to be too interested in us or being there that day. The biggest disappointment was the fish and chip for my entree, the fish was cooked perfectly but had zero seasoning and the fries were limp and also unseasoned. The space is very dark and booths are tight. I've heard great things about this place so maybe I'll give it a second chance another day.

I had to say rick cot Tavern is fantastic. Their burgers are excellent many different choices and many different toppings. Their service is wonderful with staff is great. I'll ambience is like a steakhouse with steroids on it. I like the interior it was reminds me of somewhere you walk into a barn I enjoyed my burger. There was a long time ago, but I went there once and I was impressed. You can choose from anything you want. I recommend their burger or they have many different options on the menu.

I have to say that after all these years, I didn't realize Redcoat has yet to be reviewed. I have been here a handful of times in the past and recently paid it a visit with some good friends of mine. I don't believe I've been here since before Covid, so I was both excited and hesitant to try it again because you just never know if something you enjoyed previously will maintain the same standards you are used to. Well fellow foodies, I am pleased to report Redcoat is still an awesome restaurant. First of all I was shocked they were able to seat our party of 7 in less than 5 minutes on a Friday night, kudos to you guys! The atmosphere is so inviting and lively. Even though the bright red lightning can be a bit much, it gives the whole place its charm (hence the name of the establishment). The menu has all your bases covered, and pretty much everything is delicious. Besides the obvious burgers they are known for, they have great soups, salads, sandwiches, wings, and comforting entrees. While everyone else got the classic beef burgers, I went against the grain and ordered their special that evening which was the salmon burger. Admittedly I was famished by the time we had dinner here, but I have to say all the food I consumed was amazing. The seafood chowder was a great starter, and the batter on the onion rings is some of the best you will ever have. Surprisingly my friends and I even decided to stick around for some desserts which is not something we often do. We had chocolate pudding, creme brulee, bread pudding, and key lime pie (although I believe this one was frozen and didn't thaw properly). Overall a fantastic night out. Can't wait for our next outing here!

Always a great place to visit with consistent quality and tasty burgers. Fish and chips. Deep fried onions and we love the that French onion soup!

Terrible. Absolutely terrible. Our server had the personality of a wet mop. Never have I not given 20% tip.. this day, I did. Besides the beautiful hostess lady that seated us, man, she brightened up the place. Honestly I don't get the appeal. Born and raised at Pasquale's across the street. Life long Royal Oaker I never understood this place. I've been here maybe three times.. three times more than I should have. I do believe this was isolated as so many people love. The only good thing that seemed consistent was the onion rings. Anyone can make onion rings. Can you guess what we spent? $80 you'd be right. For lunch. Umm no thank you. Not again.

Doesn't look like much from the outside but definitely a unique vibe inside. Can get pretty busy on the weekends, and even some weeknights. If you don't like the color red then definitely stay away from here, because all you see inside is red! The service here was good, and so was the food. They are pretty well known for their burgers, though they really only have two to choose from. But one is pretty much a build your own, and they have lots of choices to choose from for that. The burger itself ends up being pretty large, especially if you end up adding a lot of stuff onto it. Fries were okay, and onion rings although nice and fluffy, didn't have much taste to them.

Ok let me be clear that the food is here is unrivaled. I had their pot pie last night and it was amazing. With that said, this place needs a HUGE update and fast. It's so crowded but they admitted to me they won't come outside to call your name when your table is called so you are forced to stay inside with a billion people crowding around the host stand. I felt bad for the people who are sitting in the tables closest to the door/host stand. Also they don't take your cell number so they don't text you when your table is ready. Pretty simple and it would make a huge difference. The tables are small. The booths are small. The bathroom stalls are small. I'm chubby but even the thinner people I was with admitted there were uncomfortable. It's almost like they don't want you to enjoy the experience. We asked to move to a table which they thankfully allowed (our server was fantastic) but even then, could barely fit the food on our table.

It has been a couple of years ... and I was jonesing for a Brasserie Burger and onion rings. The prior hostess (moat dragon) is gone and replaced by a pleasant and cheerful young lady. My server was Ali; and she rocks. Attentive without being obsequious. The Brasserie Burger is fantastic. The restroom is clean. The decor is best described as Olde West Bordello. The exterior is neglected, fading, flaking paint and reveals too much bare weather clapboards. Minus one star because ownership needs to stop milking this cash cow and invest in the business.

I hadn't been since 2021 when they had a really condensed menu. Got a chance to go with my best friend on a Friday night and they definitely redeemed themselves in my book. Last time I went I wasn't impressed because this was one of my favorite spots. A few people were on dates and the ambiance is perfect for that. Large groups of families as well. The onion rings were the best I ever tasted in my life. The blackened salmon needed lemon and salt, after that it was delicious. Croutons are homemade and bomb! Fried shrimp are huge. Graham was our waiter and he was cool. I'll definitely return

Best burger in Michigan, no funny business. If there was a top three situation, it would definitely be there. Will all the newspapers say that it is. But I can affirm that it is something you just have to have. You come in and it's kind of dark and a little dated as far as a decor goes but so what lol. They have a hell of a burger menu, you can customize it to whatever you need. I got their signature burger, it comes with cheese, onions, tomato, bacon, egg, and another or a couple more fixins. I also got onion rings that went really great with the zip sauce. The burger is huge, I don't think you heard me, the burger is huge lol. You might actually have to cut it in half. I won't, because I refuse to let it think it got the better of me but if you do I understand. It is super good and super feeling and super tasty and cooked to perfection. Everything is good about this place. The food. The service. Everything. When I am in Michigan, this is a a must.

I used to come for the tenderloins but the sauce has become too salty and has lost its special flavor.

Classic, old school restaurant that is a go to place for burgers (they are outstanding!) But, they also have other food which is worth a try (except the fish & chips, meh). The key lime pie is very good too.

Is it too much to expect a clean wine glass & a glass of water that doesn't taste like soap???? For me those are two things that shows no one cares. My husband had a burger, it was fine but use to be better. I had a bowl of chili, it tasted frozen & prepackaged. The wine list is better than average for Oakland County.

The Burgers are to die for as is the Onion Rings!!! You certainly will need a carry out box unless you're just able to eat everything!! Could update the restaurant sitting area !

Everything I ate was fantastic. My friend and I started with the cheese dip plate. I wasn't blown away by this, but it was pretty good. I had the ham and cheese sandwich which was absolutely fantastic. I could eat three of those even though it was a generous portion. My only complaint was seating was a little bit crowded.

I've dined at the Red Coat on Woodward many, many times and have always enjoyed the food and service. I just recently tried to book a small gathering (6 to 12 people) at the W Bloomfield location and was told by a manager named John that there was an $800 minimum charge. Sounded pricey, but I agreed. He promised to send me a contract first thing the next day. I didn't receive the contract until the evening of the next day, and it turned out to be a contract dated August 2023 which was already filled out by another customer. (Hey, now I've got their credit card number - way to protect customer security!) Luckily in the meantime I found another venue at a MUCH more reasonable price and who paid more attention to detail and timeliness.

A classic. Glad we got there before the lunch rush, because they get BUSY. Ordered onion rings for the table, as one MUST. They did not disappoint. I had four, but quite frankly, I could have just parked my face on the plate until I was fat & happy. I also had the onion soup. Yummy!

GREED, plain and simple. Can someone from Red Coat Tavern publicly respond to this review and explain how you came to the $17.00 price-point for your al la carte hamburger? What factors went into the ridiculous price increase for a A LA CARTE HAMBURGER? It certainly cannot be the atmosphere, as the interior of Red Coat Tavern has not been updated since it opened. I have not heard of a nationwide shortage of any of the ingredients that go into making the Red Coat hamburger, so it cannot be that. What could it be? All facetiousness aside, the reason for the overpriced Red Coat burger is plain old price-gouging, and greed. It's happening with everything, and it's very sad. Charging $17.00 for a a la carte hamburger is unreasonable. It's not filet mignon or prime rib. It's not made from Wagu beef. It's a hamburger. If you want fries with it, that's an additional $6.00, which brings your bill to $24.38 with tax. Just under $25.00 for a burger and fries. That does not include tip. A family of four can expect to drop $120.00 for just burgers and fries (with tip), and that does not include drinks. This is not justifiable in any way. It's greedy. We as consumers need to take action and stop paying these prices. Consumers set prices by what they are willing to pay for. If we stop buying it, they have to reduce the price in order to sell it. It's very simple. I walked out of Red Coat Tavern today feeling taken. What I consumed was not worth the price I paid. I am willing to pay a fair, reasonable price for what I'm being served. Paying $17.00 for a simple hamburger is outrageous. Never again.

Let me start off with the food. The sweet potato fries are so good, and the Cajun seafood chowder was super tasty. I had the brasserie burger and I can tell you right now I will be back for another one! The cook on it was perfect. The waiter was new but he was super helpful and very nice. I dig the vibe of the place, but the booths are really narrow, it's like you're sitting right on the table. Overall, great experience.

In here last week after a long hiatus which was mainly due to Covid and then moving further away. I have to say the food is more than expected but our server/waiter was something less than desired. The table that was sat 2-3 minutes after us already had drinks (water) before we even we got I will be right with you. As I say to my coworkers; do the little things right (service) and the product will take of itself. By the way, the little things is the service. I am generous on a 3 today. Fortunately for the waiter my friend charged everything to their workplace, so he got 20% for a tip, unfortunately for him he won't learn from this.

I've been here a few times before. Had lunch with some coworkers. The service was pretty good considering how busy they were. Orders came out quickly and were accurate. Water refills were frequent. She was on the ball. The ambiance is dark and perfect for hanging out or that special date. The burger was delicious and very tasty. Love their special sauce! I also had a side of onion rings. What a huge stack! Always good for sharing as I did as soon as they came out. They are made with a light batter and so good!

idk, call me bias but the Royal Oak location is chefs kiss! the chicken wings are delicious, the cod is good, the onion rings are fire, the french onion soup is a go to, the blue cheese and ranch are show stopping! I can always count on Red Coat for good quality food!

Food was excellent. Some of the best Mac and cheese, and fish and chips that I've had in a while. The service was friendly and inviting. Ambiance with the lighting and the interior decorations really made my girls feel like they were "back in the old days". Highly recommend!!!

I feel like it's 1972 and my dad is taking me to his lunch spot . Redcoat Tavern is a place where time stands still . This is a Michigan go to for me. Arguably one of the best pub burgers in the area and that is saying a lot. Fish and Chips are solid too.

Best hamburger I have ever eaten! The reason it's the best is that you get to customize your burger. Various kinds of cheese and toppings including ZIP SAUCE!You also choose the type of bun running from brioche to onion roll. Speaking of onions, their onion rings are the best. Battered just right and not greasy. Tables and booths are small and aisles narrow, but worth the inconvenience.

A "redcoat" or a British soldier from the American revolutionary wars, was a symbol of power and conquest in the late 1700's. A "tavern" comes from the Latin "taverna" meaning "place of happy time fun". Well, if happy time fun is what you're looking for, then look no further then Redcoat Tavern!! Piedmontese burgers...Piedmontese burgers...onion rings...fries...beer....repeat. About Piedmontese beef: The Piedmontese breed is unique in its naturally-occurring genetic makeup developing extra muscle mass and very little fat due to having an inactive myostatin gene. Ounce-for-ounce, a serving of Certified Piedmontese beef is over 20% lower in calories than salmon but packs 10% more protein. Haha, tricked you into a cattle fact, yee haw! Can we talk about the "take out area". I say that loosely because it's a hallway where the servers just stare at you as you are standing in their way. But where do I stand when I have nothing to fall for? So I stated doing tik tocks in the hall while waiting, they love that! Only "beef" I would have is the bartender gets a little cranky. Got my beer wrong once and didn't believe or own his mistake. You gots to own it bro! So other then captain cranky pants, always had a pretty good experience at this former British colony.

4.5/5 Stars. The food was great. Salad was a bit over dressed but yummy. Next time I'll ask for it on the side. The only grief we had was how close the tables in the center are. You're basically eating with the people next to you. Lol The group next to us was SO loud. Besides that... food and service was great.

Still the best burger in Metro Detroit! Definitely in my top 5 list of best burgers anywhere. It had been years since I've eaten here but nothing has changed and that's a good thing. Still the biggest, messiest and straight up delicious burger you'll find in the area. What I like about Redcoat Tavern is you can pick as many or as little toppings as you want from a large list. Most everything is included in the price. Fries or onion rings? Definitely go for the onion rings. I'm not a fan of onion rings in general but they are the best I've had anywhere. The breading is crispy yet light and not heavy. These bad boys are large enough to share. The menu is diverse but features many British fares such as roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, scotch eggs, etc. I usually stick with the burgers but they have a full dinner menu. Also try the clam chowder soup. They have it daily on the menu and it's also among some of the best I've had. Next time I'm not going wait 10 years to get back here!

Friendly staff with the exception of the General Manager. I asked to discuss restaurant technology (specifically managing food prep) with him and was refused any genuine details. Would love to hear from others if they think the burger buns are consistently fresh because the bite I had from my wife's burger seemed stale to me. I was brought the wrong order and told them I'd be fine to take it instead of sending it back (or letting them serve it to someone else) and was then charged for the more expensive thing that I didn't order. Given the general manager's unfriendliness, I wasn't surprised when he rejected my request to be charged only for what I ordered.

Service was horrible. Waited over an hour to get seated. Couple sitting at the bar waited over an hour for a carry out. will not be back. Need to improve their customer service and seating procedure. Went across the street and had a great experience.

When here for my wife's birthday, service was great. This place is famous for their burgers but I wanted to try a healthier option. So I went with the blacken Scottish salmon. Very good tons of flavor would recommend.

was here at 3:30 on a saturday & the place was packed--normally restaurants are slow at this hour--had their famous huge burgers that were very good--the place is really kept dark but it adds to the ambiance of the place--burgers start at $17--sat at the bar & brent & brian were our cool servers--this place is just north of 13 mile with lots of free parking....

We went last weekend, ordered burgers and onion rings. Our server was Anthony-completely devoid of personality, and poor customer service skills. Dropped our glasses of tea off, but spilled part of them and left the mess for us to clean up. Burgers were not cooked to order-medium well. Half of both burgers were underdone-like there wasn't enough room on the grill to properly cook the entire burger; onion rings were great. Asked for take-out containers, Anthony brought a couple, but the top one had food drippings on it. I asked for a clean container, and all he could blurt out was 'sorry'. Normally we tip well, but this encounter was most unpleasant, and the tip reflected same. Hope Anthony gets another job somewhere else.

I have to be honest. I disagree with the higher reviews for Redcoat as my experience was mediocre at best. We ordered a burger, fries, and a Cesar salad. Honestly I found the burger to be dry. The portion was generous yes, however, the taste paired with the dryness of the burger did not do it for me. The Cesar salad was decent. I did like the croutons. I got the chocolate cream puff to go. I was extremely disappointed when I got home and realized that there was no cream in the cream puff, making it just a puff, an empty dry shell.

Friday night at Redcoat, a family food outing. Our usual order: Caesar salad, chopped wedge salad, burger, jalapeño Mac and cheese. A plastic clip in my wife's chopped wedge salad raises concern. We reach out to the Manager, Mike, who dismisses it as common and offers only a salad refund, not the whole order. I call again, explaining our loss of appetite due to the incident, and request a full refund. Mike downplays and patronizes. My advice to ownership: Implement glove use for burger checks, treat issues with gravity, minimize conflicts, find fair resolutions. Focus on delivering top-notch customer experiences.

Old style restaurant with too-notch burgers. Excellent beef, nice bun, perfect toppings. Recommend getting the burnt onions on your burger.

We decided to try a different place for burgers last weekend and chose the Redcoat due to really good reviews. Unfortunately, we did not have a good experience. We ordered the food for takeout and always expect that it might not be as good as eating in the restaurant. However, since these burgers are ridiculously expensive we did still expect awesomeness when we dug in. We ordered 4 burgers, 1 truffle fry, 2 regular fries, and 1 onion ring order. So, where do I start? Burger 1: $17.35 - Missing grilled onions Burger 2: $20.40 - Missing olives and sliced avocado Burger 3: $21.10 - Had tomato when none requested and was RAW when ordered as medium Burger 4: $21.60 - Actually this was correct Also, missing one order of the regular fries = $6.00 The place was really busy at pick-up and there is no place to check your order since it is really cramped. You shouldn't have to but.... For $125.80 worth of burgers I expected much more. I gave the feedback via their website and they said I would hear back within 48 hours. Since I did not hear back I decided to write a review to let others know of our disappointment. We won't be back.

Do you want to feel like a warm hug all over your body? That shepherds pie will do it, not only that but the vampiric ambiance, makes you feel like you're in 1666.

Service was great. Laisha was fun, entertaining and so kind! Love this little spot on Woodward as it gives me some tastes of my childhood in England! Get your London pride on and enjoy a good night.

The redcoat tavern has been on my list for years. I'm so glad we were able to go a few weeks ago. The burgers do not disappoint. We will definitely be back to enjoy the onion rings and burgers.

Good burgers, can take awhile to be sat and get food but that should be expected by the volume of people there. If you're looking for fast service ( in and out) come in the afternoon or go where there's not a line!

My favorite place for a fully dressed burger. Piedmontese beef was cooked perfect medium rare.

Best burger around with a large beer list and great service. BTW, great service can sometimes be slow because they are usually busy so order some onion rings, have a beer and relax, you won't be disappointed.

Redcoat is a staple around these parts. Went during lent so I opted for the fish n chips and calamari. The sauce on the calamari is just ok but the cook is always fresh and crispy. The fish and chips were wonderful and is a very filling meal. Reasonably priced at $19 for the dinner which includes fries and coleslaw. Joe was our server and he was great. He was on point and attentive with the water filling. Friendly staff all around. Will venture here again after lent for the burger.

Horrible, the waiter got mad at me when i asked if he was our waiter and preceede to lecture me that it was 2023 and i need to refer to them as "servers", it went on to tell me its an insult like calling a flight attendant a stewardess. We got up and left, not sure if Ill ever return to this place....its hard to avoid some of these people

Passed by this restaurant for years before I ventured in. I was mad at myself after dining there because I waited so long to enjoy one of the best burgers around. Everything, and I mean everything, is top rated. Crowed, wait to get in but believe me it's worth it. Could use an interior refresh but it's fine just the way it is. It's always number 1 when I ask " Where should we go to dinner".

As many reviews say mediocre is best to describe based on the crowd was assuming must be legit pub. Ordered a glass of wine and my friend a beer Wine was marginal and his beer warm. We informed the server of the warm beer no offer to replace or have something else just a comment that they fixed the refrigerator yesterday. Food arrived he ordered a burger which was huge and just OK. I ordered French onion soup which came warm and didn't taste like much. For my meal ordered chicken pot pie which was again OK a big puff pastry on top of a lot of sauce with little filling. There must be better options around. Skip the crowd and find one.

we arrived at 5 pm and were seated right away for a party of 5. The service from the start was horrendous. Dinner on a Thursday evening and it took about a half hour to an hour to get appetizers. two hours go by and we still had no food. the waitress said the kitchen was backed up. they should have never seated us if it would take well over two hours just to get your food. A little after two hours we finally get half of our order, not even hot. I have no idea how this place has such a high rating. I would

MEH... it used to be good and priced right. But serious renovation is needed. It is dark and dirty. Kitchen is small and i can only imagine how much old grease is stuck to the surfaces...Their burger price is outrageous and i think they no longer serve sweet potato fries on their menu. I prefer Detroit burger now.