Last updated October 14, 2026 · ranked from 36,419 Google reviews · How we rank
This list ranks 15 happy hours in and around Royal Oak, MI, led by ROYAL OAK MASALA, Condado Tacos and Lily's Seafood Grill & Brewery. Together they have 28,756 Google reviews; ROYAL OAK MASALA has the highest Google rating on the list at 4.7. Every place on the list is in Royal Oak, MI. Rankings weigh Google rating, review volume, how complete and current each listing is, and our own notes on each place.
1ROYAL OAK MASALAROYAL OAK MASALA holds a 4.7 Google rating across 1,473 reviews, listed on Google as indian.
2Condado TacosCondado Tacos holds a 4.5 Google rating across 2,394 reviews, listed on Google as mexican.
3Lily's Seafood Grill & BreweryLily's Seafood Grill & Brewery holds a 4.5 Google rating across 1,652 reviews in Downtown Royal Oak, listed on Google as seafood.
ROYAL OAK MASALA holds a 4.7 Google rating across 1,473 reviews, listed on Google as indian.
Happy-hour food
Happy-hour drinks
Rooftop seating
“Very good restaurant! The chai and red tea is really good too. Had pani puri, chili paneer, and vegetable korma. All came quick and were delicious. Cannot wait to come back.”
Lily's Seafood Grill & Brewery holds a 4.5 Google rating across 1,652 reviews in Downtown Royal Oak, listed on Google as seafood.
House-brewed beers
Happy-hour food
Outdoor seating
“Delicious and wonderful service! One of those places where the delicious smells of a dish can draw in costumers (I witnessed this twice while seated on the patio).”
Mesa Tacos and Tequila holds a 4.3 Google rating across 4,253 reviews in Downtown Royal Oak, listed on Google as mexican restaurant.
Happy-hour drinks
Soft-serve margarita flight
Outdoor seating
“We tried the soft serve margarita flight with the four different flavors in it. Each one on it's own were very good and they were super cute with the toppings. The server was super sweet to us and really made the experience better. Can't…”
Jim Brady's Royal Oak holds a 4.3 Google rating across 2,457 reviews, listed on Google as american restaurant.
Happy hour food
Happy hour drinks
Outdoor seating
“A Wonderful Experience from Beginning to End!
My husband and I recently returned to Jim Brady’s, and I have to say, what a wonderful experience it was! The food was absolutely delicious and just as I remembered it. Everything was flavor…”
Ronin Sushi holds a 4.4 Google rating across 1,413 reviews, listed on Google as sushi.
Food and drinks
Intimate lounge
Vegetarian options
“Stopped in for happy hour and was pleasantly surprised at the options available on the menu. We were able to order multiple dishes for a discounted price and they all were great! It was my first time trying crawfish in the crawfish sushi…”
Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina holds a 4.3 Google rating across 1,651 reviews, listed on Google as italian.
“I called Bigalora in Royal Oak with several very specific questions about their gluten-free and specialty pizzas and had the pleasure of speaking with JoJo. Jojo was was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu and thoughtful in answering…”
Tom's Oyster Bar holds a 4.2 Google rating across 2,080 reviews, listed on Google as seafood restaurant.
“The FOOD WAS SOOOO GOOD! And the service was soooo great Kaidyn was so sweet she gave us such good service me and my fiancé will be back all the time now 😁”
HopCat is a sports bar and brew pub at 430 S Main St in Royal Oak, MI, with a woodwork-filled interior and an extensive beer list.
“Came in for a quick drink at the bar with friends and had so much fun with the bartender Abbie. Shes so sweet and so funny. I will definitely be back to see her!”
The Great Dane Pub is a pub at 112 S Main St in Royal Oak, MI, serving lunch, dinner, and dessert.
“Amazing experience! Asked my food allergies as we were seated. Our waitress, Caron, was absolutely amazing and on top of everything. The food was fantastic. Definitely will be coming back!”
526 Main Piano Bar is a nightclub at 526 S Main St in Royal Oak, MI, with dueling pianos at night and TVs for sports.
“The experience was incredible here singing in the starmaker showdown competition. I loved our waitress Cameron, Reegan, Ava, Rich and Easton. Great people, delicious food.”
Rock & Brews Royal Oak is a sports bar at 208 W Fifth St in Royal Oak, MI, with a casual atmosphere, live music and sports viewing.
“Stopped in at Rocking Brews after catching a show at the Royal Oak Music Theatre, and I have to say, I was absolutely blown away by this place!
The first thing that hits you is the sheer amount of rock memorabilia everywhere. Whether it…”
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How we ranked this list
Each happy hour spot is scored on a Bayesian-weighted rating (its rating adjusted for how many reviews it has compared with the Royal Oak category average), how recently we verified its details, and how complete its listing is. Scores and ranks are stored, so the order only changes when the underlying data changes.