Reporter Food
Hungry? Here are 150+ 
Restaurants We’ve Tried in Oakland County
(Crystal A. Proxmire, Jan. 20, 2021)
The Reporter Food Column – sponsored by White Castle – has been an ongoing quest to experience and share restaurants throughout Oakland County. Unlike websites that snag Instagram pictures and produce generic content, these are all restaurants I’ve personally supported and enjoyed.
Below are links to over 150 Reporter Food columns, listed by city. Please consider checking out new places, trying new things, and supporting local restaurants. And if you are in a fast food kind of mood, please consider White Castle.
Please note this is a work in progress. There are still hundreds of fine establishments that I look forward to trying. If you have a restaurant to suggest, please email editor@oc115.com or join in the conversation on Facebook.
NOTE: Some restaurants listed below may be closed due to COVID-19. Also, some menu items may change. BE SURE TO CHECK THE RESTAURANT’S WEBSITE FOR THE MOST CURRENT MENUS, HOURS, ETC.
We are grateful for White Castle, our first national sponsor, for supporting this grand endeavor! Click here to find the location nearest to you!
Auburn Hills
Berkley
Birmingham
temporarily closed
Bloomfield Area
Clarkston
Clawson
Farmington/Farmington Hills
White Castle – Impossible Burger, Turkey Sliders (seasonal), Valentine’s Day Tradition
Fenton
Ferndale
temporarily closed
White Castle – Impossible Burger, Turkey Sliders (seasonal), Valentine’s Day Tradition
Hazel Park
Doug’s Delight featuring Matt & Mo’s
Highland
Holly
Keego Harbor
Lathrup Village
Lake Orion/ Orion Township
Leonard
Madison Heights
Quan Nem Ngon Vietnamese Bistro
Milford
Northville
Novi
Oak Park
Kravings temporarily closed
White Castle – Impossible Burger, Turkey Sliders (seasonal), Valentine’s Day Tradition
Ortonville
Oxford
Pleasant Ridge
Pontiac
White Castle – Impossible Burger, Turkey Sliders (seasonal), Valentine’s Day Tradition
Rochester and Rochester Hills
Royal Oak
Gus’s World Famous Fried Chicken
South Lyon
Alexander’s Polish American Restaurant
Southfield
White Castle – Impossible Burger, Turkey Sliders (seasonal), Valentine’s Day Tradition
Sylvan Lake
Troy
Charminar Biryani House Indian Restaurant
Crispelli’s – Braised Short Rib Pasta
Renee’s Gourmet Pizza (gluten free)
White Castle – Impossible Burger, Turkey Sliders (seasonal), Valentine’s Day Tradition
Waterford
White Lake
Wixom
Outside Oakland County
Bay City – Krzysiak’s House
Cross Village – Leg’s Inn
Detroit – Baker’s Keyboard Lounge
Detroit – Dakota Inn Rathskellar
Mackinaw City – Biere de Mac
Muskegon – Toast n’ Jams
Plymouth – Sweet Afton Tea Room
We are grateful for White Castle, our first national sponsor, for supporting this grand endeavor! Click here to find the location nearest to you!
