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Oak & Reel, Detroit, MI
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Oak & Reel

$50 and over
Italian

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
Dining at Oak & Reel is a journey – We source the freshest seafood, kissed by flames fueled by our oak burning hearth, paired with house made pasta, and wrapped in a stunning yet casual-contemporary environment. Expect bright, clean, bold flavors and a carefully curated wine and cocktail list to complement the menu. Our commitment is to bring family, friends and neighbors together for an unforgettable dining experience.

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Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Jared Gadbaw

From the OpenTable editors: Chef Jared Gadbaw led NYC’s acclaimed Marea to two MICHELIN Stars, and that fine dining pedigree shines at this sophisticated coastal Italian spot named Hour Detroit’s 2022 Restaurant of the Year. Expect seafood-forward dishes with pastas made in-house daily like squid ink lumache with shrimp plus knockout Italian-leaning wines, all served in a rustic-chic space with lush hanging plants and exposed brick walls.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (313) 270-9600
  • Website
    https://www.oakandreel.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate dinners to grand social gatherings, events at Oak & Reel are meant to impress. Enjoy stunning interiors and curated menus from our acclaimed chef, with options like family-style or plated dinners, cocktail receptions, and in-home chef experiences.To inquire or learn more, visit: https://www.oakandreel.com/private-events.
  • Location
    2921 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202-3131
  • Neighborhood
    Detroit
  • Cross street
    E Grand Blvd and Beaubien Blvd
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Valentine's Day Prix Fixe

    $30.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Feb 14, 2025 only
    Join us for Valentine's Day with a 4-Course Prix Fixe menu for $115/person! Menu offerings will include Oak & Reel staples as well as a few special dishes to choose from. Kindly note that our à la carte menu will not be available. A $30 deposit per person is required to secure your reservation and will be refunded upon your arrival. The full balance will be due at the conclusion of your meal. To receive a refund of your deposit, cancellations must be made by Friday, February 7th. Fisher Theater Guests: We will have a 3-Course menu available for reservations arriving between 5:00-5:30pm to ensure you're able to make it to your show on time. Please let us know when making your reservation.
    Valentine's Day Prix Fixe Photo

Menu

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What 64 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Best Overall

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Italian

  • Detroit

    Best Overall

  • Detroit

    Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Oak & Reel dazzles diners with its "excellent ambiance," "top-notch service," and "exceptional meals." Guests rave about the "delicious" pasta and "perfectly grilled" octopus. The prix fixe menu offers great sampling options, while the wine pairings elevate the culinary experience. Though some find it pricey, most agree it's "worth every dollar."

64 Reviews

  1. Robert

    VIP

    Detroit

    116 reviews

    5.0

    116 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our second time visiting. Again, excellent. I believe it’s one of the best in the Detroit area. The appetizer selections were outstanding with a unique twist to every selection. I believe the uniqueness of the dishes is what stands out here. I also believe that having a parking lot is a value add for me. It makes it so much easier and painless to go to oak and reel knowing you don’t have to deal with parking or a valet. The meals and wine pairings were superb. A wonderful meal and overall experience.

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  2. stewart

    New York City

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We split the prix fixe menu and added Brussels sprouts. It gave us a wide variety with plenty to eat Delicious! Cocktails were yum.

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  3. Michele

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    One of my favorite restaurants. Consistently good food. Great service

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  4. Sue

    VIP

    Detroit

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Friendly, knowledgeable, helpful staff/servers. We went for the four course prix fixe menu and were truly surprised at the generous portions we got each course. Warning - pace yourself and save room for dessert! I enjoyed the fritto misto first course; others at my table loved the crudo. The bucatini was delicious; others enjoyed the gnocchi and the casarecce. One couple split the orata and cleaned their plates; my husband and I each got the chicken and there was so much of that that we each took home leftovers. Dessert indulgences included chocolate, semifreddo and olive oil cake - all wonderful. Because everything was delicious, nicely presented, not rushed, I can (mostly) justify the expense. We did not get out of there inexpensively and we do not drink (ok, one cocktail, one iced tea, and two sodas). I know that many folks love this restaurant for their wine pairings and other beverages.

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  5. Diane

    VIP

    Detroit

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful dining experience. Our meals were excellent and the Olive Oil Cake and Coffee Gilotti were delicious. The wait staff was outstanding. Our seating was perfect! Thank you.

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  6. Jamie

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Overall, nice but for the value I would expect more. Check, moving to the next option. Don’t feel the need to return.

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  7. Jeffrey

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent ambiance, service and food. Patrick, our waiter, was fantastic and very helpful.

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  8. Martha

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Took my husband here as a treat for his birthday. Everything was outstanding. While menu prices are generally up there, we were allowed to split the 4 course tasting and that was great: neither one of us could have eaten that much solo (we were both stuffed by the time we got through it), it allowed us to try several things on the menu (which we wanted to do, because there were so many things on the menu that sounded so interesting and appealing), and we didn’t completely break the bank. Our server was wonderful - friendly, prompt and informative. Neighborhood was quiet and interesting (next Corktown if you ask me) and there was a private parking lot for the restaurant. Thoroughly enjoyed our experience!

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  9. Kimberly

    VIP

    Grand Rapids

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great, food, staff, ambience. Wish they had a little more selections on the menu. A little pricey.

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  10. Vera

    Detroit

    51 reviews

    5.0

    51 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was delicious as usual got the seafood pasta it was amazing. Just wish they did a bigger pour. Our drinks were tiny for the price

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FAQs

Oak & Reel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (313) 270-9600.

Oak & Reel is rated 4.8 stars by 64 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 52 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Oak & Reel

2921 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202-3131

Additional information

  • Cross street
    E Grand Blvd and Beaubien Blvd
  • Neighborhood
    Detroit
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:00 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    https://www.oakandreel.com/
  • Phone number
    (313) 270-9600
  • Private party facilities
    From intimate dinners to grand social gatherings, events at Oak & Reel are meant to impress. Enjoy stunning interiors and curated menus from our acclaimed chef, with options like family-style or plated dinners, cocktail receptions, and in-home chef experiences.To inquire or learn more, visit: https://www.oakandreel.com/private-events.
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