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Royal Oak, Oakland County, Michigan

Top-Rated Restaurants in Royal Oak, MI (2026)

46 restaurants with a Royal Oak address, scored out of 100. Updated October 2026.

Who is the best restaurant in Royal Oak, MI?

As of October 2026, the highest-scoring restaurant in Royal Oak, MI on TownAnswer is Tania's Pizza, with a score of 76 out of 100 (4.8 stars from 923 Google reviews). Next are Thai 101 (76) and Saab Sis Thai (75). We scored 46 restaurants with a Royal Oak address. If review count matters most, Redcoat Tavern has the most Google reviews (3,660). For the highest star rating with 25 or more reviews, see KAL's (4.9 stars).

Royal Oak at a glance

Our October 2026 pull of Google Maps found 46 restaurants with a Royal Oak mailing address. 43 list a website, 45 have claimed their Google listing and 41 take online bookings.

4 belong to a business with three or more Michigan locations in our data. The other 42 have one or two.

Every business is scored by the same rules. A business cannot pay for a higher place.

The most-reviewed restaurant in Royal Oak is Redcoat Tavern with 3,660 Google reviews. The median rating among scored listings is 4.5 stars.

What to ask before you hire

  1. Do they take reservations, and how far ahead?
  2. Can the kitchen handle your allergy or diet?
  3. Is there parking, and is the room accessible?
  4. Is there a private room or group menu?
  5. What are the kitchen hours, not only the bar hours?

Restaurants in Royal Oak, ranked

Highest score first. Tap a name for its website, or Score details for the full breakdown.

The 100-point TownAnswer score. Every restaurant here is checked on the same 5 parts: reputation (26 points), review volume (18), focus (14), profile (22) and verified owner (20). Nobody pays to rank. How we rank

01

Tania's Pizza

★ 4.8 923 Google reviews

76scoreB+

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google923 reviews

Tania's Pizza lists its address as 3204 Crooks Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48073. It sits about 0.9 miles northwest of central Royal Oak. Its Google category is "Pizza restaurant", with Beer store, Liquor store, Party store as extra categories. Its 4.8 stars rest on 923 reviews, which our method reads as 4.79 after the review-count adjustment.

(248) 288-4774WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

03

Saab Sis Thai

★ 4.7 1,580 Google reviews

75scoreB+

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,580 reviews

You will find Saab Sis Thai at Parking ramp across street, 515 S Lafayette Ave #514, Royal Oak, MI 48067. That is 1.6 miles south of the Royal Oak city center. Google files it under "Thai restaurant" and also Asian restaurant, Caterer, Gluten-free restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.7 stars count as 4.70.

(248) 543-7210WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

13

O.W.L.

★ 4.5 3,402 Google reviews

71scoreB

Opens before 7 AMOpen after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google3,402 reviews

O.W.L. lists its address as 27302 Woodward Ave #0927, Royal Oak, MI 48067. It sits about 1.2 miles south of central Royal Oak. Its Google category is "Diner", with American restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Brunch restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.5 stars rest on 3,402 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.

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14

Condado Tacos

★ 4.5 2,410 Google reviews

71scoreB

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google2,410 reviews

Condado Tacos lists its address as 310 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067. That is 1.5 miles south of the Royal Oak city center. Google files it under "Taco restaurant" and also Bar, Catering food and drink supplier, Caterer. Its 4.5 stars rest on 2,410 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment. Condado Tacos has 6 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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18

Wow Mediterranean Cuisine Express

★ 4.5 555 Google reviews

71scoreB

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google555 reviews

You will find Wow Mediterranean Cuisine Express at 1015 N Campbell Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067. That is 1.6 miles southeast of the Royal Oak city center. Google files it under "Mediterranean restaurant" and also Restaurant. Its 4.5 stars rest on 555 reviews, which our method reads as 4.50 after the review-count adjustment.

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22

First Watch

★ 4.4 1,272 Google reviews

70scoreB

Weekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,272 reviews

First Watch lists its address as 30955 Woodward Ave Ste 405, Royal Oak, MI 48073. That is 1.8 miles west of the Royal Oak city center. Google files it under "Family restaurant" and also Brunch restaurant, Breakfast restaurant, Health food restaurant. Its 4.4 stars rest on 1,272 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment. First Watch has 11 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

(248) 744-3413WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

25
70scoreB

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google713 reviews

You will find 2941 Mediterranean Street Food - Royal Oak at 30278 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073. It sits about 1.4 miles west of central Royal Oak. Its Google category is "Mediterranean restaurant", with Fast food restaurant, Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.4 stars rest on 713 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.

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26

Village Grill Café & Family Restaurant

★ 4.4 651 Google reviews

70scoreB

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google651 reviews

Village Grill Café & Family Restaurant lists its address as 841 E 11 Mile Rd, Royal Oak, MI 48067. It sits about 1.6 miles southeast of central Royal Oak. Google files it under "Family restaurant" and also Breakfast restaurant, Diner, Lunch restaurant. Its 4.4 stars rest on 651 reviews, which our method reads as 4.40 after the review-count adjustment.

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30

Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina

★ 4.3 1,662 Google reviews

68scoreB-

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,662 reviews

Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina is at 711 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067. That is 1.7 miles south of the Royal Oak city center. Google files it under "Italian restaurant" and also Pizza restaurant, Restaurant. After we adjust for review count, its 4.3 stars count as 4.30. Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina has 4 locations in our Michigan data. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

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32

Fourth Street Restaurant

★ 4.3 1,239 Google reviews

68scoreB-

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,239 reviews

Fourth Street Restaurant is at 500 E 4th St, Royal Oak, MI 48067. That is 1.6 miles southeast of the Royal Oak city center. Its Google category is "Family restaurant", with Bistro, Brunch restaurant, Restaurant as extra categories. Its 4.3 stars rest on 1,239 reviews, which our method reads as 4.30 after the review-count adjustment.

(248) 629-4175WebsiteMapScore detailsOwn it? Claim free

38

Chicken Shack Woodward

★ 4.2 1,323 Google reviews

66scoreB-

Open after 8 PMWeekend hoursBooks onlineClaimed on Google1,323 reviews

Chicken Shack Woodward is at 30402 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI 48073. It sits about 1.4 miles west of central Royal Oak. Its Google category is "Family restaurant", with Chicken wings restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Fast food restaurant as extra categories. After we adjust for review count, its 4.2 stars count as 4.20.

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About Royal Oak

57,950residents
$101,109median household income
4,914residents per square mile
29,110households
36.9median age
12square miles of land

Royal Oak has 57,950 residents on 11.8 square miles of land, about 4,914 people per square mile (ACS 2024 5-year estimates, Census Gazetteer).

The median household income is $101,109 and the median age is 36.9. These figures describe the town. They do not show who visits any business on this page.

Our October 2026 data has 46 restaurants with a Royal Oak mailing address: 7.9 per 10,000 residents. A mailing city can differ from the city limits, so treat the ratio as a guide.

How to choose a restaurant in Royal Oak

Call ahead about allergies. Ask how the kitchen keeps an allergen apart, not only whether a dish contains it.

For a group, ask about a set menu, a private room and the deposit rule.

Kitchen hours and bar hours often differ. Check the kitchen hours if you plan a late dinner.

County health departments inspect restaurants in Michigan. You can ask the county for the latest inspection report.

Chains are scored by the same rules as independent restaurants. Each location is scored on its own reviews.

Restaurants near Royal Oak

CityDistanceRestaurantsTop score
Berkley1.7 mi west975
Clawson2.0 mi north773
Pleasant Ridge2.6 mi south173
Madison Heights2.6 mi east3478
Oak Park3.3 mi southwest2675
Ferndale3.5 mi south4674
Lathrup Village3.9 mi west578
Birmingham4.1 mi northwest4577

Other local pros in Royal Oak

Personal Injury Attorneys 13Water Damage Restoration Companies 1Mold Remediation Companies 1Mold Inspection and Testing Companies 2Plumbers 11Roofers 12HVAC Companies 10Electricians 15Dentists 24Med Spas 15Pilates and Fitness Studios 43Photographers 21Coffee Cart Vendors and Mobile Coffee Bars 9Cafés and Coffee Shops 17Real Estate Brokerages 56Dance Studios 4Everything in Royal OakRestaurants in Oakland County

Questions

How many restaurants are in Royal Oak, MI?

Our October 2026 data lists 46 restaurants with a Royal Oak mailing address. 46 have a Google rating and are scored. A business can be missing, so treat the count as a floor.

Who is the top-rated restaurant in Royal Oak?

Tania's Pizza has the highest TownAnswer score in Royal Oak: 76 out of 100, from 4.8 stars and 923 Google reviews. Scores change when listings change.

How is the score worked out?

Reputation (26 points) is the Google rating adjusted for how many reviews it rests on. Review volume adds up to 18, how closely the business matches the trade up to 14, profile facts such as website, phone, hours, photos and a claimed listing up to 22, and a profile the owner verified with TownAnswer adds 20.

Can a business pay to rank higher?

No. Every business is scored by the same rules, and no payment changes a score or a place on a list.

Which restaurants near Royal Oak are outside the city?

Nearby city pages: Berkley (1.7 miles), Clawson (2.0 miles), Pleasant Ridge (2.6 miles), Madison Heights (2.6 miles).

What should I ask a restaurant before I hire?

Do they take reservations, and how far ahead? Can the kitchen handle your allergy or diet? Is there parking, and is the room accessible?

Which county is Royal Oak in?

Royal Oak is in Oakland County. See every restaurant in the county on the Oakland County page.

How often is this page updated?

We refresh the data from Google Maps and change the date on the page only when the data changes. This version uses data read in October 2026.

Sources

TownAnswer ranks local businesses by one published method. Businesses cannot pay to change their rank. Ratings and review counts come from Google Maps, read in October 2026. Details change, so confirm hours, prices and licences with each business. How we rank.