“The precise service at Oak & Reel is on par with the exquisite food. While Oak & Reel isn’t a white-tablecloth restaurant, the knowledgeable staff provide that elevated experience with attentive, welcoming, and friendly service.”
— Hour Detroit, 2022 Restaurant of the Year Article
“Chef-owner Jared Gadbaw’s ambition for clean, upscale dining experiences transcends from the seafood-centered Oak and Reel, downstairs to The Upright. ”
— Detroit Free Press

OAK & REEL IN THE NEWS

  • A plate with a slice of crusty bread topped with slices of eggplant, prosciutto, and fresh figs, garnished with rosemary sprigs.

    Channel 7 News

    Chef Jared Gadbaw chats with WXYZ about new menu items for the Fall season and other upcoming events at Oak & Reel.

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  • A smiling male chef in a white chef's coat and blue apron standing in a restaurant with dim lighting and a brick wall background, with tables set with wine glasses and flowers.

    Detroit Is It

    The Groundwork Has Been Laid for Restauranteurs in Detroit, and Milwaukee Junction is no Exception.

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  • A modern restaurant interior with round wooden tables set with glasses, cutlery, and napkins. The decor includes contemporary abstract art on the walls, large pendant lights, and a mix of artwork and lighting fixtures on brick and painted walls. The ceiling features exposed ductwork and wooden beams.

    The Detroit Jewish News

    Oak & Reel: Detroit's Italian Seafood Gem, Giving Back to the Community.

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  • Framed magazine cover featuring a selection of dishes from a restaurant, with text reading 'Restaurant of the Year' and '2022 Restaurant of the Year'.

    HOUR Restaurant of the Year

    Despite a global pandemic threatening to derail his longtime dream, chef Jared Gadbaw has brought his vision of a seafood-focused Italian restaurant to life, in Detroit’s Milwaukee Junction neighborhood.

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  • Chef preparing dishes in a professional kitchen, with several plated entrees on a countertop, and a person observing in the background. Overhead metallic lights illuminate the workspace.

    Channel 7 News

    Business of Food Summit on WXYZ with Oak and Reel.

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  • A glass of whiskey with a lemon peel garnish on a white patterned coaster, placed on a dark surface next to a menu titled 'The Lighthouse'.

    Detroit Free Press

    Top 10 Takeover - No. 8: The Upright speakeasy in Detroit has mastered the classics.

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  • A cozy bar and lounge with round tables, cream-colored chairs, candles, a patterned wallpaper, framed pictures, a large clock, and a well-stocked bar in the background.

    SEEN: Cocktail Corner

    An elegant underground bar beneath Oak & Reel that marries classic cocktails of the past with hand-crafted originals.

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  • Chef Gordon Ramsay and two kitchen staff standing in a restaurant kitchen surrounded by plated dishes on a counter.

    HOUR Magazine

    Culinary Collective at Oak & Reel Raises Money to Fight Food Insecurity.

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  • The storefront of Oak & Reed illuminated at night with a view of the interior showing a bar, seating, and warm lighting.

    Only in Your State

    Oak & Reel's Michelin Star Chef Is Serving Some Of The Freshest Pasta And Seafood In Michigan

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  • A white square piece of cheese topped with red dots is on a white plate, surrounded by grilled mushrooms, chopped leeks, and black sauce dots. A hand is pouring yellow sauce from a small glass jar onto the plate, which also has a few more chopped leeks. A glass of beer is visible in the top left corner.

    EATER Detroit

    Restaurants That Are Perfect for a Romantic Night Out

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  • A promotional graphic for the MI Best Podcast featuring Jared Gadaw Oak + Reel, with a plate of gourmet food on a wooden table.

    MI Best Podcast Oak & Reel

    The remarkable journey of Jared Gadbaw, renowned Executive Chef, and Owner of Oak and Reel.

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