4.5(3,623)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 3623 reviews (Google rating)
BBQ Restaurant · $$
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
Imperial is a contemporary bar and restaurant at 22828 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI. Though listed in the BBQ Restaurant category, its description centers on creative street tacos and other Mexican-inspired bites. The menu offerings include small plates, comfort food, and vegetarian and vegan options, with late-night food available. The onsite bar serves beer, cocktails, wine, and liquor, along with happy-hour drinks. Lunch and dinner are popular here, and the casual setting accommodates both groups and solo diners.
Imperial offers table service, outdoor seating, takeout, and delivery. A wait is usual, and reservations are not accepted. Dogs are allowed inside and outside, and high chairs are available. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible; paid lot and street parking are listed. The business welcomes LGBTQ guests and identifies as a transgender safe space. Its Google rating is 4.5 from 3,623 reviews.
4.6(3,270)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 3270 reviews (Google rating)
BBQ Restaurant · $$
Open now · closes 12:00 AM
One-Eyed Betty's at 175 W Troy St in Ferndale, MI is listed as a BBQ restaurant, with burgers and a wide variety of beers central to its description. The space is casual, cozy and lively, with music, pinball and other bar games. Alongside beer, the drinks offerings include cocktails, wine and liquor, plus happy-hour food and drinks. Food is also served at the bar, and the restaurant has trivia nights and is suitable for watching sports.
The restaurant accommodates groups and solo diners, welcomes LGBTQ guests and is identified as a transgender safe space. Reservations are accepted, with table service, outdoor seating, takeout and delivery available. The entrance, seating, restroom and parking are listed as wheelchair accessible. Paid street, lot and garage parking are among the parking options. One-Eyed Betty's holds a Google rating of 4.6 from 3,270 reviews.
4.5(2,666)· Google4.5 out of 5 from 2666 reviews (Google rating)
BBQ Restaurant · $$
Open now · closes 9:00 PM
Anita's Kitchen in Ferndale, MI is a family-run, women-owned restaurant at 22651 Woodward Ave. Though listed in the BBQ restaurant category, its description centers on a wide selection of Lebanese fare. The setting is casual and cozy, with lunch and dinner service, small plates, comfort food, and dessert. The offerings include halal, vegan, vegetarian, and organic options, alongside beer, wine, cocktails, coffee, and tea. An on-site bar serves alcohol, including happy-hour drinks.
Guests can dine indoors or use outdoor seating, and reservations are accepted. The restaurant welcomes families and groups, with a children's menu and high chairs available; it also accommodates solo dining. It is LGBTQ-welcoming and identifies as a transgender safe space. Wheelchair-accessible features include the entrance, seating, restroom, and parking. For meals elsewhere, Anita's Kitchen offers takeout, curbside pickup, delivery, and catering. Nearby parking options include free and paid street parking and a paid lot. Its Google rating is 4.5 stars from 2,666 reviews.
4.6(366)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 366 reviews (Google rating)
BBQ Restaurant · $
Open now · closes 11:00 PM
Nine Kitchen + Bar sits at 22925 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI. Listed as a BBQ restaurant, it describes itself as an upscale cocktail bar and American bistro with a chef-driven menu. Its stated atmosphere is lively and high-energy, with dinner, celebrations, and nights out as a focus. The bar serves cocktails, beer, wine, and liquor, along with happy-hour drinks; espresso martinis and signature cocktails are also part of its Saturday and Sunday brunch offering.
Food options include comfort food, small plates, late-night food, and vegan and vegetarian choices. Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert are available, and there is a children’s menu. Nine Kitchen + Bar accepts reservations and accommodates groups and solo diners, with table service, outdoor seating, and takeout but no delivery. The entrance, parking, restroom, and seating are wheelchair accessible. Both free and paid parking lots are listed. Its Google rating is 4.6 from 366 reviews.
4.7(242)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 242 reviews (Google rating)
BBQ Restaurant · $
RE BBQ is a one-person barbecue operation at 600 Woodward Heights in Ferndale, MI, focused on carryout and global cuisine adapted to slow-and-low, wood-fired cooking. The setting is casual and mostly outdoors, with outdoor seating available alongside takeout. Dinner is the main draw, and the listed offerings include comfort food and dessert. The business has a Google rating of 4.7 from 242 reviews.
Planning a visit means checking the week’s schedule rather than relying on fixed hours. RE BBQ typically opens Thursday evenings for dinner carryout, but service sometimes shifts to Wednesday or Friday and depends heavily on the weather. Its once-a-week mailing list or a phone call provides current details. Lines can form in the parking lot, so dress for the conditions. Free lot and street parking are available, and the entrance, parking and seating are listed as wheelchair accessible. There is no restroom, table service or delivery, and reservations are not accepted.
4.8(230)· Google4.8 out of 5 from 230 reviews (Google rating)
BBQ Restaurant · $$
Open now · closes 7:00 PM
Luisa's Artisanal Street Food is a women-owned restaurant at 22851 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI. Listed as a BBQ restaurant, its description centers on global street food, including piadina and cascione—savory-filled flatbreads with a tradition dating back to medieval Italy. The menu includes vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options, alongside comfort food, small plates, and dessert. Coffee and alcohol are also available.
Lunch and dinner are served in a casual, cozy setting with counter service rather than table service. Diners can eat inside or outdoors, order takeout, or use delivery; dogs are allowed outside. The business also offers a meal planning program and catering. Practical amenities include Wi-Fi, a restroom, and wheelchair-accessible entry, parking, and restroom facilities. Paid lot and street parking are available. Luisa's has a Google rating of 4.8 from 230 reviews, and its listed attributes include fast service and suitability for solo dining.
4.3(187)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 187 reviews (Google rating)
BBQ Restaurant · $$
Open now · closes 1:00 AM
Woodward Avenue Brewers is a relaxed, brick-walled brewpub at 22646 Woodward Ave in Ferndale, MI. Though listed as a BBQ restaurant, its description centers on a menu of pizza and paninis, with vegetarian options also available. A pool table and photo booth are part of the setting, alongside an on-site bar serving beer, cocktails, wine and liquor. The atmosphere is casual and cozy, and dinner is a popular time to visit.
The brewpub accommodates solo diners and groups, welcomes families, and is popular with students and tourists. It is LGBTQ-welcoming and identifies as a transgender safe space. Guests can dine inside or use outdoor seating, with both counter and table service listed; takeout and delivery are also available. Practical amenities include Wi-Fi, a paid parking lot, and wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking and restroom facilities. Google lists a 4.3 rating from 187 reviews.
