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Oak & Reel

$50 and over

Italian

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2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for fine wines
Innovative

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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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

Location
2921 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202-3131
Phone number
(313) 270-9600
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 16:30–20:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Experiences

An Evening with LUX Brands and Flannery Beef
US$185.00 per person
Prepaid
27 Mar 2025 only
18:00
Join us for an unforgettable night of exceptional wines and perfectly paired dishes. Discover the best of Italy with wines from the LUX Brands portfolio and Maze Row Imports—think Allegrini, Brancaia, and Ratti—expertly paired with a tasting menu featuring the unmatched quality of Flannery Beef. Flannery Beef is renowned for its commitment to excellence, sourcing the finest beef from within the U.S. and earning a reputation as a favorite among top chefs and food lovers alike. As always, enjoy EXCLUSIVE RETAIL PRICING on our favorite bottles. Tickets include FOUR (4) courses and SIX (6) wines. Please note that this event will be COMMUNALLY SEATED in our Private Dining Room. Due to the nature of this event, we will be unable to make exceptions or alterations to the menu for allergies or dietary restrictions.
LUX Brands and Flannery Beef "Wine Club Exclusive"
US$167.00 per person
Prepaid
27 Mar 2025 only
"Wine Club Member Exclusive" Join us for an unforgettable night of exceptional wines and perfectly paired dishes. Discover the best of Italy with wines from the LUX Brands portfolio and Maze Row Imports—think Allegrini, Brancaia, and Ratti—expertly paired with a tasting menu featuring the unmatched quality of Flannery Beef. Flannery Beef is renowned for its commitment to excellence, sourcing the finest beef from within the U.S. and earning a reputation as a favorite among top chefs and food lovers alike. As always, enjoy EXCLUSIVE RETAIL PRICING on our favorite bottles. Tickets include FOUR (4) courses and SIX (6) wines. Please note that this event will be COMMUNALLY SEATED in our Private Dining Room. Due to the nature of this event, we will be unable to make exceptions or alterations to the menu for allergies or dietary restrictions.

What 114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Innovative
Detroit / Eastern Michigan
Italian
Detroit
Innovative
Detroit
Italian

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Oak & Reel offers a "wonderful dining experience" with "excellent service," "exquisite food," and a "beautiful ambiance." Known for a "creative menu" and "exceptional pasta," it's a top choice for special occasions. While some note high prices, the consistent "attention to detail" and "friendly staff" make it a "must-try" in Detroit.

114 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food and service was outstanding. Not to mention the cocktails were fabulous
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Christine
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent evening The food service and ambiance was top notch!
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 March 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely fabulous evening. We went to the bar in the basement after dinner, it was great too. Loved that Open Table asked if we wanted to add reservations for basement while we were at dinner. We’ve been to Oak and Reel many times, each time is wonderful experience.
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Jodi82474
Detroit37 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Amazing anniversary dinner. We had the tasting menu and it truly was wonderful. We enjoyed every course. Service was excellent without being annoying. Great for a special occasion.
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Diane VIP
Detroit31 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Oak and Reel is one of our favorite dining spots. Our dining experience was wonderful. The service was outstanding. Our meal was excellent, so beautifully prepared.
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Evelyn
Detroit6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The Lumache...squid ink pasta with crab and shrimp was fabulous.
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AnneMarie
Indiana1 review
5.0
Dined on 23 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Special birthday celebratory dinner that didn’t disappoint with the overall experience- the energy was great! The menu and food hit all the marks-. We will definitely be back!
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Rhonda
Detroit3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience as usual. Love the pasta and the wine!
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Skyler VIP
San Francisco3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 17 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything about the experience was positive - food was delicious, wine was great, ambiance and volume were just right, service was friendly and at just the right cadence. One of the better dining experiences I've had since I began regularly visiting Detroit over the past year or so!
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Stephen
Chicago10 reviews
5.0
Dined on 16 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
All four of us had a cocktail (those perfectly clear square ice cubes are awesome!) followed by the Tuscan tasting menu and wine pairing. We had all been to O&R several times before, for both regular dinners and tasting menus. The entire experience has always been exceptional, and last night was no exception. The food, atmosphere, service...everything was terrific. We commented that it is our favorite Detroit restaurant, which is saying something given the revised Detroit dining scene. Simply Wonderful, as usual!!
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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 4.9 stars by 114 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a booking

2 people

11 Mar 2025

19:00

Booked 27 times today

Experiences are available.

2921 E Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202-3131

Additional information

Phone number
(313) 270-9600
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Italian, Seafood, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu 17:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 17:00–22:00 Sun 16:30–20:00
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Public Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa

Oak & Reel

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Why they're an Icon

Additional information

Experiences

An Evening with LUX Brands and Flannery Beef

LUX Brands and Flannery Beef "Wine Club Exclusive"

Menu

What 114 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Oak & Reel offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Oak & Reel restaurant rated?

Is Oak & Reel currently accepting bookings?

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