The Corner Grill, Bar + Game Room

The vibe here is fun and relaxed, with a great service team and a unique twist you can actually play board games at your table while you eat. It’s a cool hangout spot with potential, but the food missed the mark. The burger bun was overly greasy with a taste of old oil, and the brisket sliders had soggy buns. The fries from the shareable menu looked exciting but had a strange sauce that didn’t land for me. A great spot to chill and play games, but maybe skip the food next time.

Bingo Brunch at The Corner in Ferndale was very fun and competitive. Bingo is free to play, with prizes ranging from $5-$20 gift cards or a bingo shirt. Unfortunately, no one at out table won any of the 6 games of bingo we played 😂. Drinks were a nice amount and portion for $7.25. I got a Bellini raspberry lemonade and mango; both were strong with only a splash of juice. Now for the food, the only non-pork options were a chicken biscuit sandwich or vegan breakfast sausage. I didn't choose either 😂. I wasn't feeling a sandwich, and I don't like Beyond Meats. So I got their Detroit-style veggie breakfast pizza. It was real tasty and reminded me of quiche. It had scrambled eggs, multi-colored peppers, onion, mushroom, and spinach. I did have to add some pepper and salt to taste. But overall, it was good, crispy, loaded with cheese, eggs and veggies. I would definitely get it again. If you're looking for a place to have fun while having brunch and drinks, it would be The Corner.

I honestly don't know where to begin. We held a company party here today and I was so impressed! The place itself was much bigger than I thought. The atmosphere was perfect! The bar choices and bartenders were great taking care of everyone! The food was really good! Great bar type food with some flare to make it stand out! The servers, completely attentive! From setting up the food, to taking our plates and silverware. The staff who worked the axe throwing and the bar bango...top notch! The dart area was a big hit too! I wish we had more time to play some games, buy I will take my family one day, because I will be back. I want to shout out to the responsiveness of the managers via email and in the resturant, both were so wonderful in making sure we were taken care of, and the gentleman at the front, I thank you too! 😊 I really can't wait to go back! Thank you everyone at the Corner! I will make sure to spread a good word for you!

Went here with my friends for our most recent girls night and it was a great time! They had a huge selection of games to choose from as well as some games you could buy if you would like as well. Each game table reservations is about two hours long but since it wasn’t busy we were able to stay a bit over. They have a 12 person game table and multiple other six player game tables. The servers were all really nice and pleasant. The food was pretty good overall! We got one of every appetizer to try and then I got the Mac n Cheese with crispy chicken. Spicy Fries- the Spicy fries are really good but I wish they would come with a bit more aioli sauce and powder. Pretzel- As someone who usually isn’t a fan of pretzels I thought this one tasted really great. Especially paired with the mustard they brought out with it. You are also able to order cheese or other dipping sauces for it, we just didn’t. Bag of Fries- The fries are really yummy. A nice texture of crunchy and not crunchy at the same time. Mac n Cheese with Crispy Chicken- the sauce of the Mac n Cheese is really incredible and compliments the chicken. The chicken was cooked really well and had a nice crust, I just wish it had a bit more seasoning to it. The chicken tasted really good when I was able to mix it in with the Mac but the skillet it comes in is a bit small and filled to the brim so it makes it a bit difficult. Overall I would get this dish again and really enjoyed it. I’ll definitely be back sometime too with more friends!

Overall, best to come here for the vibes/boardgames/trivia rather than the food. Food is okay. - Pretzel 2/5. Was hard and tasted dry, cheese dip could only do so much - Hot fries 4/5. Was fresh but not really spicy as it was just crumbled hot Cheetos on top. Drizzled cheese and green onions were a good touch. - Asian Kale salad + fried chicken 4/5. Was the best dish here and the chicken was juicy and really well cooked. Wish they would put the dressing on the side because it was rather too much. - Veggie Burger 2/5. The mushroom was very burnt. Not much flavor in it either. It was disappointing and not worth finishing.

My Queens and I came for the brunch and game experience to celebrate Trice’s birthday. It went pretty well. Not much to complain about. Nice time and I will return

Such a cozy vibe, perfect for playing games. Our server was awesome—super sweet and on top of things. The food and drinks were amazing! Definitely a gem. Can’t wait to come back!

Came here without planning to on a Sunday evening around 530. I LOVED it!!! The little pepperoni pizza was delicious! I also got the soft pretzel with nacho cheese and it was so yummy!!! They made me a vodka orange juice and it was deliciously crafted - perfect mix of both. My friend got the chicken sandwich and he loved it too. They had “Bar Bango” which is a bingo game with music, so we played that for free and it was a lot of fun! So many games to pick from. We went with Connect 4 and Trouble. I will definitely be back to try their desserts. I saw someone with a cookie and ice cream!!! They have outdoor seating too which is really nice. What a gem of a place and awesome concept!!

Come for the darts (or the axe throwing) and stay for the food! I've been here twice in the past couple of weeks; once with co-workers and once with my family. Both times, we have reserved the dart board. With my co-workers, we reserved both "lanes" and with my family, just one. One works well for up to six players, and both works for up to 12. If you have both lanes, you can play two games at once. With my co-workers, we started out playing a game called conqueror, but switched to X01 after the first game, because it's easier. The dart board is computerized, so it keeps score, and provides commentary with memes and funny comments. The food and the drinks are amazingly good! Between both times, people in my party had pizza (the stinger), chicken sandwich, burger, pretzel, cabbage salad, sliders, and spicy French fries. Every single person commented on how good their food was. I mean top notch! And the drinks are well made -- concoctions you wouldn't sneeze at if you were at a craft cocktail bar. We didn't partake, but we noticed that downstairs in the restaurant area, there were dozens (maybe 100s) of board games one could play while eating. So. Much. Fun. I will be back here again for sure! Top notch food, top notch experience.

This place is a good time to hang out with friends. The food is good and you can select games to play at your table. We went on a pretty crowded day, but the service was still great. We got to enjoy each other's company and play games that we didn't have any experience with. Take a chance and try a game you haven't heard of to socialize. It was a great time and I'd do it again.

I've come with a group of friends a few times for birthdays, bachelorette parties, and just for a fun night out and they do not disappoint! The bar food is creative and there's a good variety of food on the menu. This last time we went we went axe throwing. The service was speedy and instructor was informative and really fun to hang out with. I got the spicy fries, which I'm OBSESSED with, and the cashew kale salad, which was so good I tried to recreate it at home. Whether gaming or throwing, I'd come with a reservation as this place gets packed.

Came on a Sunday afternoon and was promptly seated at a booth in the bar. The vibe is really cool, a wall of board games to choose from free of charge to play during your visit. We ordered the brisket sliders, a bag of fries, a half Asian salad, and a vegan sweet potato chili. EVERYTHING except the chili was amazing. And the server comped the chili when she noticed we only had a couple bites and didn't want to take it home. My husband wants to come back to try the Mac and cheese.

Awesome bar with games! Great food too! Place has the ability to be outside or inside. We had a reservation and fun fact you don't get your $8 back or put towards your meal to reserve recommend shooting your luck and trying to get a table. Place was busy but not too crazy for a Saturday night. I got the Mac n cheese brisket absolutely delicious!! They have a wall of board games to choose from while you eat. Great place.

Super fun spot! They have a wall full of board games anyone can play. Also, Detroit Axe is upstairs for some axe throwing. We sat at the bar and the bartender was very conversational and helpful. Then ordered the stinger pizza which was good enough to go back for by itself.

Such a fun spot for a date night or a drink before dinner. We went, had an appetizer, played some games and loved it

The Corner is ideal for a fun night out with a partner or friends. Not only do they have an assortment of food and drinks, but they also have the biggest collection of games I've ever seen. Like literally a whole floor to ceiling wall of them! On top of all of the games, they also offer trivia and karaoke nights on select days. The ambiance at The Corner is warm and inviting -- perfect for socializing! When the weather is nice, their outdoor patio is open, which expands the space even more. My favorite food items here are the cookie skillet with ice cream, the faygo floats, and the bag of fries. Last but not least, the service at The Corner is consistently good. The servers are always friendly and attentive, and every visit here has been lots of fun.

Great ambiance with games, friendly staff, and community events. I would only plan to go for the drinks, while overpriced, they do have a nice bar. However, the food is not great- anything in the menu can be found at other local restaurants with higher quality.

I went there for my monthly girls get together. We played a card game that asked different questions that really kept the conversation going. I asked for a virgin fruity drink and the bartender did not disappoint. The pretzel with mustard and nacho cheese was amazing. The Mac n cheese brisket was a little peppery and the brisket a tad bit dry but it was still good. That's the only thing keeping me from giving 5 stars. We had a great time and there was a fun atmosphere.

A fun spot to bring all your friends for games Salad was great and the drinks are strong Staff friendly and willing to explain games to you

Awesome bar with plenty of games to choose from. If you're not sure what type of game to choose, they have a person to walk through some options. The service, food and ambiance are top notch. I would recommend a reservation if you have a group coming in. The tables fill quick.

I can't rave about this restaurant enough. This was our first time coming back since COVID and somehow this place got even better??? Our food was incredible. They had creative spins on regular food, such as funyun dust sprinkled over spicy fries and a grilled cauliflower steak wrapped in a pita pocket. The drinks were strong and delicious as always. There were SO many things I need to try next on the menu, like the pickle + alfredo pizza. We went on a Friday night a couple weeks ago and the service was excellent. Our waitress was so friendly and attentive. She went out of her way to get us an excellent seat in the outside area. I feel horrible I can't remember her name, but to the manager--the woman with the thread hair braids is one of your best! We finished off with a brownie and ice cream dessert that was too massive to finish for two. We were in too much of a food coma to get around to playing a board game, but we'll be back for sure. An absolute gem of Ferndale, get down here ASAP!

We went with another couple for Axe Throwing. Nick was our instructor....he was outstanding! Really made our first visit fun. Good from Corner Grill was delicious. Overall great night out. One suggestion.... When it is near 100 degrees outside the owner might think about how hot the Axe Throwing area gets when the Corner Grill door walls are open.

I love this place! Great place to gather. The most enormous amount of games I've ever seen. Plus, the Axe throwing is on point. So easy to do, not easy to get a bullseye, ha! And an extensive alcohol selection, highly recommended!!

Great ambience for a game night out. We sat at the bar area & enjoyed our meal. Spicy fries were bomb. Good service. Will definitely return to try the rest of their menu items!

The food options are limited but the macaroni was good and cheesy and a good amount the fries was great and so was my margarita. The service was ok the bartenders really didn't acknowledge us so the owner of the bar her name is Kim she was very helpful an attentive I will go back because of her! She made me An my date feel welcomed. The board games we didn't know how to play anything but it was so interesting to see so many board games I never heard of. Overall visit was decent

On Thursday, we trivia! The first time I went here I did not know that Thursdays were trivia day however they were able to accommodate walk ins! (If you are going on a Thursday, make reservations if you want a table). This is a rather large space with a really fun environment. They don't charge a library fee for the games which is great but I do notice the menu prices are a little pricy which may account for that. In the front is a board game area and in the back is ace throwing! Definitely a fun little place to explore. For food, the dill pickle pizza was the showstopper and really surprised me. It had the right amount of gooey cheese and pickle flavor! The salad had a rather large portion. Finally the brisket sliders were delicious, I just wish they had a little more sauce on it. Overall, a great place!

Fast and prompt service friendly staff place is clean and welcoming food is delicious and the prices don't break your pockets

Fun vibe and definitely a nice hangout spot with friends. Tons of board game options and decent size menu. I had the kale salad and spicy fries. Food was a bit pricey but the portion was big. I'd say the kale salad was worth it and the fries were just okay. Food took quite some time to get here and the waitress pretty much disappeared the entire time when we were there. No water or drinks refilled. Do think the service could be a lot better and attentive. But I feel like most people are there to play board games with their group of people so the servers probably didn't want to intrude? But I mean, we were here for over an hour with no water refills... since the waitress didn't check in on us we had to flag our waitress down for our bill, waited for our receipts, waited to leave. It was a long waiting game lol. Anyways. I'd be down to try this place out again. Just have to make sure you're not in a rush to leave or anything because the service is quite slow. In their defense though, this place was packed so they could be low on staff... but I did read other reviews regarding the slow services when they're not super busy... Was an overall interesting experience and atmosphere. Nice to see a fun place with great food in Ferndale.

Games and food always go well together. Robbie is waiting on us tonight. He's nice enough. He said they are short staffed and the managers are in the back kitchen. Our first plate was dirty. We set it aside. I gave up trying to get a new plate after trying to get our waiter's attention twice. Ordered the Planavon salad, cashew and kale salad, spicy fries and the corner's chicken sandwich. The corner's chicken sandwich isn't bad. The breading is maybe a bit heavy as it fell off my half of my sandwich after a bite. The baguette roll is okay, the sandwich is Dagwood sized. I had to take the top and bottom breading off to even eat it at all. The spicy Funyun fries are yummy. The Funyun dust is somewhere on the fries, or maybe they are the flamin hot Funyun dust? The sriracha aioli makes all foods better. The cashew and kale salad isn't bad, not the better of the salads for me. The Planavon salad is good, mostly because of the goat cheese, of course. I do like the mint in the salad.

The best! My neighborhood gem. Great staff, food, atmosphere and the owners rock!! Ferndale Favorite!!

We had a large group in, about 30 of us, as they opened on a Sunday. The waitstaff was great. The food was amazing. I had the brisket sliders, and people at my table had the individual pizza, side salad - which was a meal, and bags of fries. One also had a burger. We played games and drank and laughed and had a blast. I recommend this spot and I will be back!

Come for the games. The food selection is limited and average bar food - did not find the food or drinks to be anything special. Would only return for the games experience. Service was average.

We've come here twice now and really enjoyed it! We came in February on a Sunday by chance and learned there is bango (music bingo) from 6-9pm which is super fun. They do 3 games or so I think and you can win $10-20 gift cards to the corner bar that you can use on that tab or a future one. The second time we came I was the first person to win! I general, they have pretty good food and I recommend the pretzel and cereal. The pizza is solid too. Their drinks are good and they have a full bar. LOTS of fun games in good condition that are free to use. The table reservations are 2 hours but both times they let us stay 3 hours until closing. We will return soon and do a Sunday probably like 5pm onward so you can eat and play before they start the bango games which can be a little tougher to do both and multitask haha Also, there is a parking lot behind the building and street parking in front. Location is central and nice.

This is a fun spot. They have tons of board games -- to keep you from getting bored -- plus a full bar that includes a decent craft beer selection. The food is good, too. I had the Mac n' cheese and my husband had the cauliflower pizza. We really enjoyed them. When we came in, we were sat right away. However, we did wait quite a while before our server came over to us. We were almost to the point of getting up to order at the bar when she came by. She was super friendly, so we don't know if it was a situation where she wasn't aware that she had a table, or maybe her shift just started. In any event, once the order was in, we received good service. We will definitely be returning to the Corner!

Located in downtown ferndale, went to this spot with some friends and I loved the atmosphere. We personally went for trivia night which they do on Thursdays but all of the staff was welcoming and the place was clean and cute. They have cereal for desert which I thought was unique and they have an entire wall of board games that you are able to play. Perfect spot to grab a beer and catch up with friends!:)

I absolutely love this place. You can order cereal with toppings ice cream it's ridiculous. We went there for my birthday and it was just amazing. Food is so good and they have board games that are free that you can play. Make sure you show up hungry and thirsty you leave full and with the nice bzzzz

Amazing drinks ! The staff is always super nice and helpful. Nothing but great things to say about this place - perfect place to take out of town folks for a night out.

Great spot for the atmosphere. You pay more for your food so you can enjoy free board games at the table for the night. If you are looking for just food, this spot is not it. The food is just okay. The servers are nice and they are accommodating to say the least. We will be back for some more game night table fun!

For bar food, the food is awesome! Feels very fresh and non-greasy, and a decent variety of options considering it's a relatively small menu. Great drinks too - loved the blackberry basil smash! The service is great from the servers to the game sommelier, and the games are awesome!! There are SO many to choose from, and the game sommelier does a great job of helping you pick something if you're not sure what to do. Overall a very cool, laid back ambience. I definitely plan to become a regular!

This is my new favorite hangout in Ferndale. They have loads of games to choose from and the food is really good, the chicken sandwich is my go to and the Mac and cheese is pretty good too.

What a cool place! The lower floor is the dining area and bar, where you can play board and card games for free at your table. My table enjoyed playing games we've never heard of and their is a game expert who can help you choose a game or help you get started on playing. The upper floor is axe throwing but I'm almost certain you have to reserve it if you want to do it I've only ever their appetizers and drinks, all in which I liked. My most recent time coming, I tried Nutter Your Business Peanut Butter beer. Oh my goodness, it was SO good. Almost like too good for a beer. But, if you're not into peanut butter, they have a ton of peers and tasty cocktails to try.

Awesome selection of games you and your table can play while and waiting to eat your food. The atmosphere is great and it's a good place for groups. The food is very delicious and the staff is super friendly.

Food is good. Service is great, but the atmosphere was horrible. I was here last Tuesday and it was really cold. If I wanted to be in outside weather I would have just sat on the patio. I had Ashlynn as my server she was wonderful she deserves the world.

Stopped in for trivia night with my friends. We had a group of about 8, which they were able to accommodate around 30 minutes before trivia started. There were 23 groups participating in trivia throughout the restaurant. It was such a lively experience. The service was also amazing - our waitress was very kind, attentive and funny. I only got fries but they were very delicious. I would also recommend the side of the red pepper aïoli - it tasted very similar to a red pepper hummus and was a pretty good pair with their fries. My friend was brave and ordered some of their spicy fries, which come loaded with chives and Funyun dust - she said she was a fan. Overall, a great time! I would love to try the axe throwing or other games eventually!

Such a fun place! The food is fantastic, they have creative cocktails and different boardgames to ply during dinner. For one of the drink options, there is a little jar of dice you can roll to basically create your own cocktail. This was a big hit with our party, even the "weird" drinks are still exciting to see. Once you're done eating you can also head up stairs to another bar and watch some axe throwing @ Detroit Axe. Overall this place is a lot of fun and has a lot to offer!

I'm giving 5 stars for the ambiance and the games, however, service is TERRIBLE. I know the hospitality industry is going through a very challenging moment but there are many ways to let customers know about the situation. Let customers waiting and waiting and waiting and waiting to get a table is not cool. Anyway, the food is really good! Get the fries and the brownie with vanilla ice cream!!!

Located at the end of the popular strip of 9 Mile west of Woodward. Very limited street pay parking, a large city pay lot behind the strip and elsewhere near by. The city also just recently started contracting with the ford van chariot service, you need an app for it. This space used to be a upper end classy gastropub space, run by one of the TV competition chiefs, I was interested to see what replaced it. Inside is a bar area with hightops and a large shelf of games and a front room with huge opening windows and large tables. Upstairs is a large area of throwing ax lanes you can sign up for. Upper end pub food, their trendy items are cereal bowls, ice cream, and the ability to combine the two. Our group had the burgers, mushroom burger, and thai chili salad. All were really good, as were the donuts. The donuts are small, freshly made, and served in a paper bag. Friendly, fast service.

This spot is very cool - we had a reservation for a table and showed up after dinner and drinks to play some games. We had a short wait, but then service was very good - regular check-in's, clear explanations, everything was good. We found our way over to the game wall and were quickly greeted by the game master that helped us make some recommendations for a few games he thought would be up our alley - and also offered to come to our table and walk us through the rules if we wanted. We played a 2pp card-based game for a few rounds and had a really enjoyable time. Will definitely be back to try this spot again!

Finally tried a new place after a long while. When you come to the Corner, you don't just come for the food but to hang. This is a great place to catch up with friends or get together because they have bars, board games, axe throwing, and even karaoke at 8PM every Wednesday (to my knowledge). We had a lot of fun playing board games including Sequence, Card against humanity, spot it, etc. They serve typical bar food. I had the sweet potato and quinoa chili and share fries with Funyun sprinkles. The chili is not bad. The fries is really good both in texture and taste. The staff is friendly and service was pretty good.

The Corner has a small menu, which I appreciate because it's not exhaustive and overwhelming. We were boring eaters, so we had the fries and burger without a bun, but both were super delicious. Like, I'd return just to get bags of fries. YUM. We also had a small bag of donuts which was so good we ordered a second one... The service was also fantastic. Attentive but not overbearing. Plus, the drink selection was great. Honestly, it's a little unassuming but I think most people would find something here to feel good about. Definitely worth the visit.

Went on several first dates and every time was better than the first time. The mac and cheese topped with chicken is amazing. They have a wide range of scotch and board games to keep the night interesting along with axe throwing upstairs. There is also music bingo on Sundays. I won a gift card on my first go.

We came here on a Friday evening around 5pm just after they opened. The space was nice with tables that were spacious for board gaming. They had a good selection of popular boardgames like Wingspan, Azul (several variations), Ticket to Ride, etc. Also had mainstream board games like Battleship, Uno, Trivial Pursuit, etc. They had a very good beer selection. We only got a pretzel and it was okay - the pizza looked really good though, would try that next time.

Loved the food and atmosphere here! We wanted to throw axes at the adjacent Detroit Axe, but there was no way that was happening on a Saturday night without a reservation. Oh well. We sat at the bar and played board games instead. Yes, this place has a huge selection of games to play! They also make the most incredible mini donuts right there, too. I ordered the ribeye and ramen salad, and I have to say that it was one of the best salads I've ever had! It was spicy, and enormous - I took half of it home, because I couldn't eat another bite. It had marinated ribeye, napa cabbage, mango, ramen, peanuts, cilantro, watercress, aragula, avocado, and Thai chili dressing. Awesome. A friend had the mac n cheese, which was very cheesy and tasted like heaven! Fun place, great food. I'd probably return on a weeknight, though. I had to park two blocks away on a side street. That's how it is on Saturday night in Ferndale though.

This is certainly a fun and unique new edition in Ferndale. It's nice to have something to do other than eat and drink, although you can certainly do plenty of that here as well! In fact, it is kind of mind blowing that you can get a liquor license for a place that allows you to throw axes. Yup, you read that correctly....axe throwing. This place has a lot going on. You can come for dinner and drinks, you can grab one of their 600 board games and play some games with friends or you can rent a lane and throw some axes and picture your ex boyfriend or girlfriend. The axe thing is totally mind boggling. While our group didn't partake in the axe throwing, we did go up and watch for a bit. It was hilarious. There is an instructor of sorts there to teach you and make sure no ones heads are getting chopped off. Watching people attempt to throw at the bullseye was comical, apparently it's not easy! What's even crazier is that just mere feet away people are eating and drinking. So yea, you can have a few beers then throw axes, sounds totally safe! Our group opted for a safer and nerdier version of fun, board games! We had a great time playing games from our childhood while we had some dinner. The food was also good, our entire group of ten was satisfied with their meals, which is hard to make happen. Menu items are marked safe for those who are vegan or gluten free. I had the brisket sliders (minus the buns) and the grilled cauliflower and thyme. Both were excellent. The mac and cheese, burger and French dip were all popular choices as well. This will be a place we definitely return to in the near future. Small caveat, I removed one star for two reasons. The bathrooms are in the basement and you kind of feel like you may get murdered down there. Second, the smell in there is strange and it was so strong I had to come home and wash the smell of me and my clothes.

I was really excited to go here and accidentally went on karaoke night, which was my bad. (But why a game room bar would host weekly karaoke that loud, making it impossible to talk to the people at your table, while trying to play a board game, is beyond me.) The service was extremely slow. My table of 4 each ordered one drink and we were stuck at this place for 2 hours because that's how slow service was. It took forever for a server to come to our table to bring water, to take our order, to bring the drinks, and took over 30 minutes to get our bill after asking for it. I'm generally very patient when it comes to service, but this was truly atrocious. This was a Wednesday night; the place was not packed.

I didn't know I want to eat veg sandwich(baked cauliflower is many times meh in my opinion) but this time is good. Good char and very nice little spicy sauce on cauliflower and pita bread is very moist so good combination. Also orders chips with salsa and cheese queso . Chips is little salty but salsa is good. I put salsa on sandwich it was good choice ! Any way they have many bias games so next time I will try new game

My husband and I visited this place to cap off a wonderful birthday evening of mine. Things seemed ok at first, but then it took forever to get drinks, to have our food order taken , and even to pay our bill. As we waited for an eternity to pay, we witnessed the bartender, break up a bag of ice ON THE FLOOR, pick up said bag of ice, lay the whole thing inside of the ice cooler and proceed to lay the ice out. So needless to say that was a FILTHY PRACTICE that shouldn't have taken place. None of them batted at eye. First and last time visiting. Pay close attention when you're there. That just screams NASTY TO ME!