Streetside Seafood

Finally writing a review for the best seafood place in Birmingham. Great food and better service. Been coming here every 2 months or so for years. The amazing service (including Jordan) is the reason we return. The staff actually remembers our preferences for drinks and food despite the fact that it's months between our visits.

Fresh seafood. Good drinks and service. Don't sleep on the bouillabaisse on a cold Michigan night... it's small and no Rez so plan accordingly but def worth the wait.

Chris and Denise are fantastic behind the bar. They organize the crowd, serve everyone - including all of those with "regular" orders and special requests. The food is consistent and fresh. The seafood salad is delicious and a unique offering in these parts!

This is our go-to place for seafood. Items from the standard menu - the perch, the salmon, the oysters Rockefeller are all wonderful. They always seem to have two or three off menu specials that make the ordering decision challenging. The specials are always great as well.

The food and atmosphere was great. They have an amazing wine list at a reasonable cost. The food was off the chart especially the claims. I was very happy with the meal and serviceS

Don't bring a kid. Place has good food and pretty good service,aside from not having a drink menu which is odd... The real issue I have is they told us we couldn't have the stroller in the restaurant because of a reservation that was going to be at the table behind us. Which made sense. I did find it odd because we were at this point approaching 9PM and the restaurant was starting to look empty. Now all of this seemed fine but then literally not one table joined after us. By the time we got out dinner the place was empty. Additionally the bathrooms do not have a changing pad. Good food great oysters. Don't bring kids.

Dropped in On a busy Saturday night. We did buy the park in downtown for about an hour. Initially got seated at a hightop table across from the bar In a poorly lit area between the bar and dining area. Requested a seating change which they were able to accommodate. Ordered the Bronzino which came as fillets, it was nicely done was not overcooked. Tasted decent enough but the dish was pretty basic. Left this experience feeling like I could've done this at home.

The service and atmosphere is great. We absolutely loved the shrimp cocktail and Oysters Rockefeller. The spicy Buffalo Shrimp is nice and very spicy. The lobster bisque is greet tons on lobster in it.

I can't wait to return! I wanted fresh seafood for my birthday dinner and Streetside Seafood did not disappoint. The complementary bread was served buttery and coated with Parmesan. Our appetizers were outstanding --the oysters (4) were fresh, savory and the perfect blend of cheese, spinach and bacon. The crabcakea were pure crab, no added fluff or bread crumbs--just as they should be! The entrees are portioned well--a full plate of food, so much that we took to-go bags home. My lobster tail was gigantic and cooked perfectly. The paired vegetables were delightful as well, particularly the roasted potatoes. I sampled the Panko crusted chicken and I would be open to ordering this if I was not in a seafood mood--but the seafood was such a great experience, I would barely change what I order upon return. This foodie is a happy customer and new fan.

Wonderful food and great service..To begin, we shared both the crab cake appetizer and the mussels.. The broth for the mussels was so good, that we wanted to drink it as soup after we finished the mussels. The crab cakes were full of crab with like filler. For the main course we ordered the bouillibase. and the whitefish. Both were prepared perfectly. Delicious, well presented and good sized portions. Even though we had to take some of our entrees home, we still ordered dessert to split, the dark chocolate crème brûlée. So good- warm dark chocolate custard with a perfect caramelized sugar topping. The service was amazing. Attentive, pleasant and offered great suggestions. Even though the restaurant was packed, we never felt ignored. If you are looking for a casual seafood meal with top notch food and service, Streetside Seafood is a terrific choice.

One of my small quaint restaurants in Birmingham that I love to go to when I want grilled fish with crab topping or a tasty salad! Denise is the best bartender and I enjoy sitting at the bar and having an amazing glass of wine.

Overall, very solid selection. Went on a Friday evening and the place was packed and the wait about an hour...and a true hour at that. Unfortunately, the no reservations makes for a long wait. But, I will say, if you're in the mood for some really good seafood, the wait is worth it. As the first stop on our food crawl, the spicy buffalo shrimp and crab cakes were the choices for the night. And the stand out for the night was by far, the spicy buffalo shrimp with the bleu cheese dip. So much flavor. Perfectly cooked. Memorable. Please try it if you haven't. The crab cakes with tartar sauce were tasty as well. For dessert, we had the dark chocolate crème brulee with sea salt. It wasn't my favorite dessert but you could tell it was very high quality ingredients. The chocolate was rich and the sea salt definitely added dimension. The service was good. Our waiter was attentive. The place is just not very big so it seems like it's often busy and crowded. If you've never been, I definitely recommend checking it out.

The bar, albeit small, is maintained by amazing bartenders who know their patrons well and take care of them as such. I wish SsS would take over Ellie's space and build out a larger bar and eatery. One can only dream. The food is not always the best in town, but the bread is to die for and the wine list solid.

Well known place, great bartenders and waitstaff, but most of a variety of dishes for all the seafood lovers. Always busy but the staff know how to make sure all patrons are taken care of in a timely manner! I would definitely recommend this place for socializing in small spaces, dinners, parties (I did my bday pre party here one year) and just to grab a quick bite.

Went here based on a FB recommendation. It was so good. Service was fabulous and they were accommodating to my gluten allergy.

Very unassuming spot to find quality seafood. Worth trying if you can find a table. Would go back.

An institution in Birmingham. Always good service, great ambiance and an outstanding meal. So many places have come and gone over the years and Streetside remains at the top. Small, intimate and worth waiting for a table. A cult favorite for those of us who have lived in town for more than 5 minutes.

My wife and I went here for a Father's Day dinner, it is a quaint bar/restaurant. I had a dozen fresh oysters that met all my expectations. They were fresh and crisp served with two sauces. I had their mussel appetizer and the mussels were fresh served in a wine and garlic butter broth with a grilled piece of toast for your dipping pleasure. The food was flavorful and masterfully prepared. If you have a hankering for some delicious sea food you have to check this place out. This place does it right! The service was amazing and the atmosphere was a bar type setting.

Enjoyed a wonderful dinner at Streetside (as usual). Great staff and upscale, laid back atmosphere. Nothing like chilled Prosecco to add to the golden time of the day.

My family and I have been to street side numerous times. The place has always been one of our favorites to grab some amazing seafood. The food always tastes amazing regardless of what you order. The servers are always super friendly and I love the outdoor seating and the restaurant layout.

Nice atmosphere and libations...crab cakes ok, lobster bisque ok....main entree zero flavor. Can't remember the names both were the feature i took home and tossed.

*** Really nice spot for seafood choices. *** Stopped for lunch & was pleasantly surprised. Service was great and ambiance is very warm. New England Chowder ... hearty and good ... 4. Oysters Rockefeller ... too damn decadent ... 5. Oven Roasted Whitefish ... a very unique dish. Crab meat mixed w/ Whitefish then baked ... 5. Jumbo Sea Scallops ... grilled well, tender ... 4. *** Best lunch that I've had in Detroit area. ***

We came on a rainy Wednesday and there was only a half hour wait. Actually, we were seated in 10 minutes. It was a busy night as all the tables were full including the bar. I noticed they had many carry outs. Our server was prompt and we ordered A bowl of clam chowder and raw oysters for appetizers. It came quick. There was a bit of wait for the dinner but our orders came all together - scallops, salmon and Great Lakes Perch. We were all satisfied with the dinner. We would come back again, during a week night. I think their prices plus tip is reasonable given the inflation these days.

We had oysters, mussels and the calamari and OMG it was all amazing. Our server was great, very attentive! Loved it .

The food and service here are always solid and consistent. My boyfriend and I went recently and we had the same waiter that I've always had in the past. He's very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and pairing options. We started with oysters, they're always fresh here. They were very good, as always. We also got cocktail shrimp and it was amazing. For my entree I ordered a salad with salmon. There was a problem with an ingredient, probably cilantro. They remade my food without hesitation. My boyfriend got the crab cake entree and he loved it! We had amazing wine. I really enjoyed the rosé by the glass options. The best qualities about this restaurant are the freshness and consistency in service and food.

Had an opportunity to eat here the other night. Things are definitely opening up a bit and we arrive in the area after some rain. The sky had opened up and things were blue again. Plenty of people were out and about and we waited an hour for a table, or the bar. Denise waited on us. She was very pleasant and got us fixed up quickly with a cocktail and an appetizer order of raw oysters. The music was awesome if you graduated the same time I did! Lol- not telling. Still able to have a conversation also. For dinner I got the special tilefish. The fish was good with a light breading and pasta with prosciutto. My companion had the steak. Both meals disappeared. Then we followed up by ordering the dessert and some Irish/baileys coffee with the key lime pie and the chocolate and salt creek brûlée. The brûlée was gone in moments. Probably didn't eat the desserts in the correct order as even though the key lime was good- we couldn't finish. Great meal, great service. Felt safe with the staff taking precautions even at the busy bar. I'll definitely go back- This is a cozy spot so come one and come early as I do not believe that they take reservations.

My girlfriend and I were ready for a night out on the West side, and she picked a place across the street from Streetside Seafood. I took one look at it and said, "BYYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEE." And as my temperature began to rise it was just as quickly brought down to neutral when I realized that Streetside was just across the street. Being 100% Sicilian I am a veracious seafood eater, but admittedly I eat most of my seafood at home. Last night my gf and I decided to try the place that I've heard so many great things about for so many years, and I am SO incredibly thankful that we did. After being sat by the affable hostess, Jason, my waiter approached. A brief prologue before the rest of this paragraph: I am a super outgoing guy when in public. That being said, I am somewhat particular when eating out. I like things a specific way and done how I ask. I am not demanding when ordering because I'm nice and make jokes, but I think that I also relay the seriousness of my decree at the same time. With that in mind I must say that Jason was great. BEYOND great. He gave great suggestions and took my order with ease and grace. He joked, but just enough to let you know that he has personality and pizzazz, and not too much where he was the star of our visit. I'll get to the night's star performer, but I'll start by saying that the bread given was damn good. Whether warm or room temperature, most places serve crap bread. This bread was warm and delicious, and I could have easily eaten more than the one piece I had, but I wanted to save room for what was to come. And what did come? How about 8 raw oysters to begin with! I tried 4 varieties, and while I cannot remember all of their names, the one from Washington was THE BEST. It had just a hint of saltiness and the sweetness followed. Truly the greatest gulp I've had. Then the Buffalo Shrimp. Fried and slathered with a mildly-spiced buffalo sauce. So good I ate the tail and all! The the calamari was seasoned amazingly well, with just enough salt and pepper to not over power the lightly floured mollusk. I tried the sauce that came with it, but if you're a real seafood lover you will not need nor want it. And the goodness didn't stop there. Jason, with his well-manicured beard and jolliness, quickly became to me a non-fat, much younger version of Santa Claus, because he kept bringing us delicious culinary gifts! The next gift were the Oysters Rockefeller. They were fantastically toasted and served without too much bacon, which can, and has, quickly bastardized this dish for me in the past. Speaking of bastardization, we took a BRIEF detour on the road to perfection when we tried the Lobster Bisque. This soup was the only bad thing, and even when Streetside does bad that go all out. The soup wasn't just bad, it was SO bad that I cannot even begin to fathom what happened. The soup was so weirdly flavorless, that I can only guess that MAYBE the chef makes each cup/bowl from scratch, and he was somehow distracted and forgot to season the soup. It was as if there was no seasoning at all. The little bit of lobster I tasted was the only thing that I could discern other than the cream. BUT, because everything else was so F'ing beyond my expectations I will still bequeath SS a 5 star review. Why? Read on! The Swordfish Tacos were easily the very best fish tacos to have ever passed these lips. While I am still a "newbie" when it comes to fish tacos (I'm only entering my 2nd year into eating them) I cannot imagine that they can ever get better than the ones I had here. The swordfish was blackened and served with manchego cheese, sweet corn apple slaw, and a black bean puree that was to die for. DOPE AF! To finish off the evening we had the Pan Seared Sea Scallops. I'll be honest - I've NEVER been to a place that serves food with crazy beautiful designs and accouterments, but this dish had it, and it tasted SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOOOOOOOOOOOD. The english peas were served on top of a cauliflower puree that was to die for. There were also baby carrots and mushrooms (I couldn't tell what kind) with watercress and a lemon vinaigrette, which were all sublime. I've got to tell y'all... I. Have. Never. Had. A. More. Well. Cooked. Scallop. In. My. Life. These scallops were so well cooked that I literally thought I was dreaming. These were the best scallops of my life and I fear for the next person to ever cook me a scallop ever again. Is Streetside a place I'd go to once a week? Maybe if I lived closer to it and made more money. But IS it a place you should go to once a week? YES. If you have the means and love seafood you need to come here and eat the best seafood in Michigan. And when you do go, be sure to ask for Michigan's Jolly Elf, and tell Jason that Cosimo says, "Hello."

Excellent seafood. Excellent service. Reminds me of our favorite seafood place in Salem, MA called Turners Seafood. It's a very small place, so going on a Friday or Saturday night, might be tricky crowd wise. We usually go during the week to avoid this. It is in Birmingham, so be ready to deal with some self-involved, entitled folks at the place. Other than that, it is a great place for seafood. This is NOT a Red Lobster. This is real seafood served in an intimate environment. We had the 3-course dinner for $25.00. First course: Coconut shrimp with apricot and horseradish dip. Second course: Chowder or Salad. Third course: Lobster pot pie. It was all excellent! FYI, the apricot and horseradish dip has a slow building heat. It tastes amazing. Just be warned of the heat to come. As I said, my suggestion is to go there early or even better, during the week. If you enjoy seafood, you will love this place.

Very good and comfy seafood place. Have been there many times. Lovely little bar and one sees the occasional celebrity. Stellar service

I visited Streetside Seafood again last night and was not as impressed as I have been before. I decided to get the Striped Sea Bass which was one of the specials. Unfortunately there was a tiny dribble of delicious sauce on the side of the plate so the dish was very dry. I also thought our waiter was pretty arrogant which I didn't appreciate. Love the patio however, that was the highlight of the evening.

Overall great food, get the raspberry point mussels (east coast) they are DELICIOUS. The bisque was good, loved the streetside mixed greens. Wasn't impressed with the fish tacos they were dry and not seasoned well. Oven roasted whitefish with crab meat smeared on top wasn't that good either, I would definitely get the cheeseburger instead next time. The best dish was tied between the bouillabaisse and oysters. Second best was the calamari and after that was the pan roasted norwegian salmon. I would give 3 stars but because of the oysters the restaurant deserves 4. I'll be coming back for the salad, bisque and oyster.

Cute small place. Friendly staff and fresh food. Try the specials. They're always yummy.

We had the best time and the best waiter and to boot the food was amazing. Great atmosphere for a date night or double date. And the have the cutest patio overlooking beautiful Birmingham! 10/10 would definitely recommend.

Very good place. Fine seafood at a reasonable price. Informal. Great bar. Many staff have been here for ages.

Had the fish taco and oyster Rockefeller. Both were great and the service was top tier!

Hands down, the GREATEST meal I've ever had. You know the show "best thing I ever ate" my meal would be it. My husband and I were hanging out in Birmingham and it was relatively early. The restaurant didn't open till 1 but we hadn't checked prior to walking over to it. One of the staff saw us walk up and realize they were closed (it was about 12:45, so just 15 minutes to opening) he called us over and told us to come on in and it's no worries. We started with drinks and I got a blackberry sangria! Never even heard of such a thing before but the bartender killed it!! It was amaze. I got the seared scallops and this is when I say, "Best thing I ever ate!!" it was perfection. It was fresh. The carrots were the perfect crunch element of the dish. The cauliflower purée was to die for. Literally!! I licked my plate. That's how amazing it was. The atmosphere is nautical and fresh! I love that the menu is ever-changing, it keeps us going back!

I've been here for restaurant week the past two years! It is a small but trendy spot in Birmingham. The lobster bisque is good. I like that the lobster was on top and not mixed in so you could see it. Their arugala caesar was interesting. It was good but would have been better with romaine in my opinion. I was pretty full by the time I got to the entree but I didn't love the steak. The potatoes were amazing though.

Love this place! Top quality seafood, that is well prepared, and well plated! Their combinations of fresh fish, fun wine pairings, and seasonal ingredients make Streetside a stand out establishment! Great intimate dining experience, perfect for date night on the town!

This is a great little spot tucked in the middle of Birmingham. It's in the middle of the block somewhere between Old Woodward and the Police Station. There is a big Municipal parking lot just south of the block it's on and street parking all around. And believe me, you want to find this place. Been here several times and always get seafood. Quality and freshness are the most important things with seafood and Streetside does great with both. To ensure freshness, the menu changes a lot, but pretty much all of it is great. Last night we had gin/vodka and toincs, accompanied by Spicy Shrimp, Tuna Tartare, Lettuce Wrapped Seafood Rolls, Seafood Salad and of course my favorite--Fish Tacos. All were fantastic. Truly memorable. Bill Roberts places are always good and Streetside continus to be my very favorite!

The most consistent and delicious seafood and overall restaurant in Birmingham! And the breadsticks are to die for.

Go here often. It's good. Service is average as they're busy and it seems like they're short staffed but the food is good. The wines they select are great. Idk because I'm not that into it, but my buddy Justin is and said great selection. So there's that

My Dad picked this place to go for dinner. I have nothing against Birmingham but it's where rich people go to die, young wealthy families go to hang out with their lucky brats, and/or this would be actually an ideal date spot if your date is well off. I only had a glass of Chardonnay but it was delicious. I should have gone with an entire bottle since Daddy was paying. But lesson learned. We started with the oysters which the menu doesn't even list the price of. I apparently took the best one of the 6 and it was delicious. No regrets. I'm not an oysters person but it tasted really fresh. We also split the greek style calamari, which isn't really my jam. I like calamari but not with feta cheese , peppers, and olives. The breading on it was super lite though so the calamari in itself was good. The best app we ordered though were the jumbo buffalo style shrimp. I have never seen shrimp this huge in my life and I eat out a lot at restaurants in New York. These were so epic and awesome. GET THE JUMBO SHRIMP for the love of god. For our entrees we pretty much all ordered two of the same thing since I guess our family has a similar taste for things. My brother and I went with the blackened shrimp tacos with jicama salsa, black bean puree, and manchego cheese. They were solid. I liked the guac on the side. Shrimp was again large and well seasoned. They were tacos. In hindsight I was thinking maybe if I wanted a true authentic experience of what the restaurant has to offer I should have gone with a fancy fish but I wasn't feeling having a fancy fish kind of day. My dad and sister went with a pasta special that involved a lite butter cream wine sauce with mussels, clams, and razorback clams I believe. Maybe I'm missing a seafood somewhere in there. Personally, I liked it minus the razorbacks. I've never had these in my life but they look like clam penises and they were chewy and tough and tasted like what I would envision the aforementioned would taste like. I'm sorry for my brash brevity. I'm not sure razorback clams are the type of food for me. My sister said the clams tasted frozen but I disagree . . . those were pretty good and the mussels were great as well as the sauce it was soaked in which I wish there was more of inside of a fettuccine type of noodles. It was enough though to set my over-bearing father to lecture a hard-working waiter that had no idea what he was talking about. I was sheepishly looking away because it was really overall a pretty great meal. Out of the kindness of their hearts they then pulled an awesome stunt by giving us a comped desert of chocolate pecan pie and that was truly outstanding.

I had a fabulous dining experience at Streetside Seafood very recently. The hostess, Jenna, speaks fluent Spanish, so if you're bilingual, you can converse with Jenna in almost whatever language you like. The oysters salad and service were extraordinary. Great atmosphere, Nice people, great food. What more can I say?

Best Oyster Rockefeller I have had in Michigan so far! Absolutely delicious!! Love this place Great service

The staff here was amazing and the food was good (not great) but good. My lobster roll was good so was my wife's crab cakes. But they felt like they were missing something. Like salty, or obay seasoning. Like nothing had a flavor that really stuck out. It was all just really ok. However the environment was really nice. I wish it wasn't sooooo much construction or it would have been great. The wait time was long, and where u had to go to even check I was weird. But I'm pretty sure this is all due to Covid. I probably won't come back here but everything was good. No real complaints I just wasn't impressed.

Just finished one of the best anniversary dinners we have ever had. Picked up takeout from Streetside: mussels, crabcakes, fish tacos and the lobster bisque. Amazing. Best crabcakes we've had in years. Same with the mussels. Great service, fair price and their patio is still open with plenty of heaters. Looks cozy for next time. Can't wait.

Streetside Seafood is a narrow and cozy restaurant with a boisterous bar and when weather permits limited patio seating. When we worked nearby, we would come here for lunch as a lovely change of pace from our usual go-tos. I like the aged brick walls where all manner of fish and fishermen are displayed. The fish motif carried to the fun "fishy" cutlery. The meal started with hot, crispy and chewy bread, nicely flavorful from a light dusting of cheese. The tuna tartare appetizer featured chunks of meaty tuna in soy-yuzu sauce on a small mound of smooth, creamy guacamole. It is served with crispy tortilla chips. As entrée, I had a delicate and flaky whitefish, complemented with crab meat, celery, and bay seasonings (additional). It was served with tender roasted potatoes, wonderfully caramelized onions, and grilled asparagus stalks. Service was quick and professional. The server and kitchen ably accommodated a preparation request.

Nice waiter and staff! appetizers weren't very tasty - the calamari was basically mush and no flavor! Just needs a new menu! Change it up a little and I think this place will come back to life. Crispy calamari with a nice sauce to go along with it would help. I use to loveeee this place... ME LOVE YOU NO MORE

Lovely chefs special with rock shrimp, Cajun grits, onions and peppers. Fresh shrimp with amazing ingredients and flavors. With a hint of heat enough to keep you going! Wine was great, I also like that they opened till 11pm so that I could eat late, avoid the crowds while still have great food. Oysters were super fresh. From Washington and Maine. Good bourbon pie too! Filling was hot when it came, crust was crispy. Came with ice cream and fresh whipped cream