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Blind Owl, Royal Oak, MI

Blind Owl

4.2
4.2
26 Reviews
$30 and under
Latin American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 25 times today
  • Lively
  • Great for happy hour
  • Great for brunch
Indulge in our variety of cuisines from across the world, with meticulously selected dishes, prepared with the freshest ingredients.

Delight yourself and pair our dishes with our delicious signature cocktails, and a variety of local and imported drafts, along with a large selection of tequilas, whiskey, and other liquors.

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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Sushi, Mediterranean
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:45 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–11:45 pm
  • Phone number
    (248) 216-1112
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Neighborhood
    Royal Oak
  • Cross street
    Main St, 6th Street
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 26 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.2Food
  • 4.1Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Blind Owl offers an "amazing atmosphere" with "fantastic" food and "excellent" service. The eclectic menu features standout dishes like chicken empanadas and shawarma nachos. While some diners experienced slow service during busy times, many praised the friendly staff and enjoyable ambiance, making it a delightful neighborhood spot.

26 Reviews
  1. Sari

    VIP

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Amazing Food - We had a big party and everyone tried many different menu items.

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  2. Kimberly

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great dining experience overall. The ambiance is cozy despite being a large open space. Our level of service was top notch…friendly, attentive, clearing dishes/glasses promptly. The menu is extensive! We ordered a variety of food and it was all good. Prices are inline with other restaurants, about $20 for a casual entree. The cocktails were delicious and well crafted with fresh ingredients. We will go back!

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    pretty mid; slow service and okay food. would not go back

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  4. Meredith

    Detroit

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We had dinner with a group of 4 adults and 3 children (ages 8, 7, 5). The service was top notch, the food was excellent, and they were very good/tolerant with our kids who were drawn to the stage and wanted to dance to Christmas music. The music started getting too loud to talk around 7:30/7:45 as they prepared for karaoke but that's to be expected. We have frequented the location in New Baltimore and we always say they do both tacos and sushi well - and it seems to be the case at the Royal Oak location. I do wish the kids' chicken tenders were a bit higher quality (my daughter's one complaint), but that's minor. The menu is almost overwhelming with choices - but you really can't go wrong.

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  5. Bridget

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alex S was the best server we’ve ever had anywhere. She was on top of everything!

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  6. Madison

    Baltimore

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    food was not good and overpriced, service was non existent. not coming back

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  7. Robert

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 5, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Food and service were fine. The draw is live music. I heard a nice jazzy set from Tres Suite (I may not have that name exactly.)

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  8. Edward

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The and service was excellent. The band was good as well

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  9. Brittany

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 24, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    I recently dined at Blind Owl on a busy Saturday night, and unfortunately, the experience left much to be desired. While the food was passable—nothing exceptional but not terrible—the drinks were disappointingly watered down, lacking any real flavor or kick. The noise level was overwhelming, making it difficult to hold a conversation without shouting. I understand Saturdays can be busy, but the service was also painfully slow. It took 20 min to get water and at one point our waiter disappeared for about 30 minutes. It was frustrating because it made us late for plans we had after dinner. While I acknowledge the challenge of managing a weekend crowd, the combination of mediocre food, subpar drinks, and lackluster service means I’m unlikely to return anytime soon.

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  10. Jim

    Detroit

    24 reviews

    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on November 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Menu was quite extensive with many great choices.Everyone loved their meals!Our server did a great job!

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Blind Owl is rated 4.2 stars by 26 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 25 times today

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Google Map for Blind Owl

511 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Main St, 6th Street
  • Neighborhood
    Royal Oak
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–4:00 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Fri 4:00 pm–10:45 pm Sat, Sun 3:00 pm–11:45 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Latin American, Sushi, Mediterranean
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Valet
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dancing, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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