Menu - The Royal Eagle

We were excited to dine here and were celebrating my birthday. It is quite expensive, but they advertise fine dining and we decided to splurge. We looked at the... read more We were excited to dine here and were celebrating my birthday. It is quite expensive, but they advertise fine dining and we decided to splurge. We looked at the reviews and there were many good reviews. We should have paid attention to the poor reviews, they are far more honest and accurate than the positive reviews. I am guessing people struggled with saying anything negative about a nonprofit restaurant/experience. The ambience is quite nice, although they refused to turn on the fireplace on a December evening, because they said it would get too warm. The waitress was very friendly. However, she was the only staff member we saw. She greeted people at the door, served the tables, bussed, the tables and so on. As you can imagine, service was slow. We were there for three hours, I ordered the rosemary leg of lamb and my husband ordered the château Brion. We love good food and love to eat, and anyone that knows me, knows that I never leave my food unfinished. We each were only able to eat about three bites of our entrée, because they were absolutely inedible. I couldn’t even eat more than a couple of bites of the chocolate gingerbread dessert. My lamb looked like something that was pressed from a mold and my husband’s château Breon tasted like vinegar. This was the most disappointing experience we have ever had in a restaurant. I would never recommend this establishment to anyone, and I will never return. We will chalk this experience up to a healthy donation.

This restaurant means business—it's truly exceptional. It's perfect for celebrating special occasions. Feel free to bring your own wine, as they only serve soft... read more This restaurant means business—it's truly exceptional. It's perfect for celebrating special occasions. Feel free to bring your own wine, as they only serve soft drinks and coffee. The grounds are stunning, so make sure to set aside half an hour to explore them. While we dined, peacocks wandered around just outside the windows. It’s a remarkable experience and a true gem in Michigan. I highly recommend visiting this somewhat hidden spot in the city.