D'Amato's Restaurant & Goodnite Gracie Martini Bar

4.7

1278 reviews

$30 and under

Italian

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D'Amato's is a casual fine dining restaurant in Downtown Royal Oak serving up the community Italian cuisine for over 25 years. Our kitchen serves authentic & rustic Italian dishes, complemented by our distinguished wine list and house-crafted cocktials. Ask anyone in the neighborhood: D'Amato's (and its sister establishment next door, Goodnite Gracie), is a must-visit for anyone looking to enjoy marvelous food and drink, live entertainment and dancing in Royal Oak's vibrant entertainment district.

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No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

28 Jan 2023

19:00

Booked 25 times today

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Takeaway

(248) 584-7400

Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian, Contemporary Italian
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(248) 584-7400
Website
http://www.damatos.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
John Wingate
Catering
From coordinating to catering, we do it all - onsite as well as offsite!
Private party facilities
Let us make your party historic at D'Amato's & Goodnite Gracie. Impress your guests in downtown Royal Oak's Washington Square Building, built in 1927 in the romantic Art Deco style. From an intimate group of 20 to a gathering of 300, we'll make it a time to remember!
Private party contact
April Davis: (248) 584-7400

Location
222 S. Sherman, Royal Oak, MI 48067
Area
Royal Oak
Cross Street
4th Street and Washington
Parking Details
Metered public parking is located directly in front of the restaurant. In addition, there are 3 covered parking structures located within a block.
Public Transit
Both the Bus station and the Amtrak train stops are within 1 short block of the restaurant.
Entertainment
Brunch: Sun 10am-3pm / $4 Mimosas / Live Old Time Jazz Music 12noon-3pm
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

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Popular dishes

Bread and Olive BoardUS$7.00
House-made Focaccia and sourdough breads, warm olives in garlic and orange zest, olive oil, balsamic vinegar and Parmesan cheese
Arancini Di RisoUS$11.00
Breaded Italian Risotto balls stuffed with ground beef, pork, Italian herbs and fontina cheese atop a Bolognese sauce
BruschettaUS$9.00
Ammoglio and buffalo mozzarella over crostinis topped with basil chiffonade and a balsamic drizzle
CalamariUS$13.00
Flash-fried calamari drizzled with a white wine lemon butter sauce and cherry peppers atop marinara sauce
Brussels SproutsUS$9.00
Brussels sprouts flash fried then tossed in balsamic, pearl onion, smoked bacon, fingerling potatoes and whole roasted garlic
MeatballsUS$11.00
Our house-made meat sauce and three pork and beef meatballs from Mrs. P's recipe book
Truffle FriesUS$9.00
French fries tossed in Parmesan and truffle oil with ketchup
Sausage and PeppersUS$11.00
Slow-roasted Italian sausage with roasted peppers, sliced potatoes, onions and marinara sauce.
Cheese BreadUS$11.00
Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese topped with fresh oregano with a buttery Parmesan crust with a side of herb cream cheese spread
Fried CapreseUS$10.00
Italian crusted mozzarella flash-fried topped with ammoglio, basil chiffonade, balsamic drizzle and cracked pepper.

Pizza

PepperoniUS$13.00
Large pepperoni, tomato sauce, mozzarella and parmesan cheese topped with fresh oregano with a butter parmesan crust
MargheritaUS$13.00
Roma tomatoes, basil chiffonade, extra-virgin olive oil, marinara sauce, buffalo mozzarella and mozzarella cheese

Sandwiches

BurgerUS$12.00
Chargrilled 8oz. Angus burger served with lettuce, tomato, red onion, pickle and side of French onion aioli
Chicken SandwichUS$12.00
Grilled chicken breast, basil aioli, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and pickles on a toasted brioche bun

Soup

Minestrone
Traditional Italian vegetable soup with pasta and beans
- CupUS$4.00
- BowlUS$6.00
Italian Wedding Soup
Traditional Italian soup with spinach, pasta and meatballs
- CupUS$4.00
- BowlUS$6.00

Salad

Caesar
Romaine, parmesan and herb croutons with a classic peppercorn Caesar dressing
- SideUS$5.00
- EntreeUS$12.00
D'Amato's
Mixed greens, red onions, cherry tomatoes and Parmesan with a red wine vinaigrette dressing
- SideUS$4.00
- EntreeUS$10.00

Pasta

Add a D'Amato's house side salad for $4 or Caesar side salad for $5 / Change to Zucchini for $2

Penne Pasta with "Mrs. P's" Palomino Sauce - Signature DishUS$11.00
Penne, house-made tomato cream sauce and Italian parsley
Zucchini NoodlesUS$13.00
House-made zucchini noodles with mushrooms and spinach tossed in your choice of one of our house-made sauces (Alfredo, Bolognese, Marinara, Meat or Palomino)
Fettuccine AlfredoUS$12.00
Fettuccine, alfredo sauce and Italian parsley
GnocchiUS$14.00
House-made potato and ricotta gnocchi in your choice of one of our house-made sauces (Alfredo, Bolognese, Marinara, Meat or Palomino)
Cavatappi - Signature DishUS$22.00
Chargrilled chicken breast, corkscrew pasta, spinach, roasted garlic cream, parmesan
Spaghetti and MeatballsUS$20.00
Spaghetti in our house-made meat sauce and three beef and pork meatballs from Mrs. P's recipe book
Shrimp Scampi RavioliUS$21.00
Ravioli stuffed with shrimp, Parmesan, Italian herbs, butter, lemon and white wine topped with a sun-dried tomato cream sauce, roasted red peppers, Parmesan and parsley

Entrée

Add a D'Amato's house side salad for $4 or Caesar side salad for $5

Chicken ParmesanUS$21.00
Focaccia-encrusted chicken medallions topped with provolone cheese with spaghetti in a marinara sauce
Chicken PiccataUS$24.00
Sautéed chicken medallions in a white wine lemon sauce with capers and artichoke with a side of penne in a pesto cream sauce
Chicken MarsalaUS$26.00
Sautéed chicken medallions in a Marsala mushroom sauce with a side of penne in a pesto cream sauce
Honey - Peppered Angus Beef Brisket - Signature DishUS$25.00
Slow-roasted braised 8oz brisket, served with mascarpone orzo mac & cheese topped with crisp red onions
Blackened SalmonUS$27.00
Seared 6 oz. filet served with wild rice and asparagus topped with a white wine sundried tomato cream sauce
NY Strip SteakUS$38.00
Chargrilled 10 oz. steak, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables with a side of zip sauce
Filet MignonUS$45.00
Chargrilled 6 oz. filet, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables with a side of zip sauce

What 1,278 people are saying

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.7Service
4.6Ambience
4.6Value

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Livetodance
Detroit
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great brunch, Demetria was a wonderful attentive server. Looking forward to our next visit. Love D’Amato’s!
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall3food4service4ambience3
The chair I sat in was very shaky. My friend changed her chair as did a man sitting behind her. Hard to enjoy if you’re afraid of falling to the floor. Good otherwise.
DA
DeAnn
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 19 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Great food and service
MS
MichaelS
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 7 January 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was outstanding. We will be returning soon.
TL
TaniaL
Detroit
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was a perfect New Years Eve dinner. We loved that the restaurant wasn’t over booked. It was an intimate relaxed meal.
SH
StacieH
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 31 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience4
The lighting in certain parts of the restaurant was a little too dark especially dining in the evening. However me and my party was placed near a floor lamp in addition to being under the ceiling light and we were fortunate because there was just enough light to read the menu. Overall my dining experience at D’Amato was phenomenal from the waitress to the food and the atmosphere I loved everything about it. The food was served piping hot and fresh and each dish was cooked with love and taste very authentic ingredients from Italy. The staff was attentive and courteous the entire time we were seated. Thank you
LJ
LisaJ
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 30 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had only been for brunch in the past and we finally went for dinner. We had the arancini, bread & olives, filet and fettuccine with chicken. Loved everything we ordered! The steak was one of the best I’ve ever had-not hyperbole! The zip sauce is perfection. Our cocktails were great too. I only wish my Manhattan was served up or at least notated that it was served on the rocks on the menu. But honestly, it was still really good. The prices are extremely reasonable for the quality and quantity of the food. Will definitely recommend to others!
AN
AnthonyN
Detroit
14 reviews
4.0
14 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
D'Amato: Roomy, Casual, Good Food and Atmosphere. A lively, casual crowd and fair space between tables. Our party of 5 had easy confirmation. The food and service is good; pasta entrees traditional but especially well prepared and presented, excellent Bruschetta (fresh) and good sausage and pepper app (presentation in a deep dish enveloped in red sauce, sharable). Good cocktails, and wine selection. Donuts and ice cream for dessert. D'Amato is adjacent but separate from Gracie.
AM
AliceM
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 December 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Please ask your kitchen to check the salt level of the soups daily. My minestrone was toi salty, but I ate it anyhow. My friend had the Italian wedding soup and it was unbearably salty, so she had the wait staff return it to the kitchen. The risotto balls appetizer was delicious, as well as the zucchini noodle dish.
TJ
TomJ
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our visit to D'Amato's Restaurant was perfect, as usual! We go once a month to meet friends and we are never disappointed.
SK
ShirleyK
Detroit
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 10 December 2022
overall4food5service3ambience5
Food was great - We were seated in the bar area and unfortunately our server (who was bartender) was flying solo so our service was very slow. No fault of hers we know, however —
DK
DeniseK
Detroit
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it here. Never disappoints
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
4 reviews
vip
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 2 December 2022
overall4food5service4ambience5
The chicken piccata was outstanding. I did not have soup but the people at my table loved the minestrone and the wedding soup.
MF
MaliyahF
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 November 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
This Restaurant was very nice Me and my family have a good time in this restaurant
LS
LeenaS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service. And loved being able to dance without going somewhere else.
BD
BigDawgJeenyuhs
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Loved it. Great staff and service. Helped me with adding another guest. Great food too.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
33 reviews
vip
5.0
33 reviews
Dined on 18 November 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Yvette was a great server. Chicken piccata just okay. everything else was yummy.
C
Chas
Detroit
20 reviews
vip
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service from a bar seating. Even though it was crowded and the server kept her eye on us for wine refills, etc. Food was great, in particular we love the fall mushroom ravioli.
LK
LizK
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 12 November 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Only real complaint is that it was cold and never really warmed up even after requesting it. Service was excellent but wish the waiter wasn't so rushed. Food and my drink were very good. Large portions so much I took half home.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 11 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
It’s always a great experience when I visit this place.
JK
JudyK
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on 5 November 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
The bread on the Bread Board appetizer was delicious but should have been warm. The calamari was chewy. My gnocchi was decent but the dough was just chopped in cylinder shaped random lengths. Waiter was very pleasant although quite busy and not as attentive as we would have hoped. Everything was slow to our table and we had to call him over each time. Extremely noisy! Hard to have a conversation.
VD
VooduDrew
Detroit
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 5 November 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Tony tried out a new winter dish for us tonight and it was one of the best tasting treats we’ve had in years! I don’t have a name of it but it was a ravioli with their famous beef brisket included. Beyond words.
CN
CarolynN
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 2022
overall4food4service4ambience4
Food was good. Food used to be stellar so the taste went down a bit..other then that everything was good.
P
Patti
Detroit
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went for dinner for my birthday. Great appetizers, delicious dinner and even though they were out of the wine we selected the waiter gave us a food replacement 👍 Our waiter was very friendly and gave us great service. I peeked in the bar and they had a live DJ playing some good music. A little pricey but very nice for a special occasion.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Good food, great table, great server
M
Marbone
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 29 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time going and food was great. Would certainly go back again.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on 29 October 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Birthday celebration for dinner
HR
HelmutR
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 28 October 2022
overall5food4service5ambience4
Traditional Italian favorites with top-notch ingredients. Grill items, vegan/vegetarian options. Full bar. Charming atmosphere.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 27 October 2022
overall5food4service5ambience5
Our sever was fabulous and very attentive. Not many desert choices but they were nice enough to treat me to a birthday desert. I really appreciated it. The bread and olives appetizer wasn’t very special, the bread was good but it wasn’t warm but the olives were kind of sad and nothing special. Just a small container of soft and small olives. Made me wish I had order something else. If you’re going to serve olives then give us the good olives!! Otherwise I enjoyed my birthday dinner there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on 21 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very pleasant experience. Had dinner with a old friend. Servers were attentive but left us uninterrupted while having a conversation. Food was excellent. Bar service was very good. Definitely will be returning.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 19 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Birthday celebration
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
12 reviews
vip
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 16 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Yvette was our server! She was outstanding!
CC
ColleenC
Montana
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 October 2022
overall5food5service4ambience5
Good food. Good atmosphere. Mix drinks were just ok.
JM
JohnM
Chicago
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 8 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Quiet romantic spot. Food was excellent, service was great.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
great service & amazing food. good drinks too
OT
OpenTable Diner
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 6 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
My wife and I were coming into town for a show. We reserved restaurants in the area and found good reviews. We happened to show up a half hour early and they didn’t think twice. Sat us right away at a table of our choosing. Server was outstanding. Very pleased with the server and the host. Wonderful experience. Food was fantastic. Would definitely return when I go back there.
OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, drinks, service, and atmosphere is always top notch! This is my absolute favorite restaurant. So much so that it is hard for me to pick anywhere else to eat!
OT
OpenTable Diner
Detroit
5 reviews
vip
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2022
overall4food4service5ambience5
It was a very enjoyable night. The service by Yevette was excellent! The food was good.
RM
RoseM
Detroit
10 reviews
4.0
10 reviews
Dined on 5 October 2022
overall4food3service4ambience4
Very nice and quiet place to catch up with a friend I have not seen in awhile. The brussels were amazing...watch out for the punch from those garlic cloves though.
M
Mimi
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on 1 October 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Four of us enjoyed our meals which included the portobello mushroom ravioli, chicken piccata, chicken. Marsala. One of us is on a gluten and dairy free diet and still was able, with the waiter’s help, tailor a meal which satisfied his health needs with zucchini noodles and steak. Service was professional, friendly and prompt.

FAQs

D'Amato's Restaurant & Goodnite Gracie Martini Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (248) 584-7400.

D'Amato's Restaurant & Goodnite Gracie Martini Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 1278 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a booking

No. of diners

2 people

DateTime

28 Jan 2023

19:00

Booked 25 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

(248) 584-7400

Google Map for D'Amato's Restaurant & Goodnite Gracie Martini Bar

222 S. Sherman, Royal Oak, MI 48067

Additional information

Cross Street
4th Street and Washington
Area
Royal Oak
Hours of Operation
Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Italian, Sicilian, Contemporary Italian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress Code
Smart Casual
Parking Details
Metered public parking is located directly in front of the restaurant. In addition, there are 3 covered parking structures located within a block.
Public Transit
Both the Bus station and the Amtrak train stops are within 1 short block of the restaurant.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Executive Chef
John Wingate
Entertainment
Brunch: Sun 10am-3pm / $4 Mimosas / Live Old Time Jazz Music 12noon-3pm
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://www.damatos.com/
Phone number
(248) 584-7400
Catering
From coordinating to catering, we do it all - onsite as well as offsite!
Private party facilities
Let us make your party historic at D'Amato's & Goodnite Gracie. Impress your guests in downtown Royal Oak's Washington Square Building, built in 1927 in the romantic Art Deco style. From an intimate group of 20 to a gathering of 300, we'll make it a time to remember!
Private party contact
April Davis: (248) 584-7400

Featured in

100 Detroit / Eastern Michigan Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

D'Amato's Restaurant & Goodnite Gracie Martini Bar

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Takeaway

Private dining

Additional information

100 Detroit / Eastern Michigan Restaurants to Love This Valentine's Day

Chicken Parmesan

Chicken Marsala

Calamari

Appetizer

Bread and Olive BoardUS$7.00

Arancini Di RisoUS$11.00

BruschettaUS$9.00

CalamariUS$13.00

Brussels SproutsUS$9.00

MeatballsUS$11.00

Truffle FriesUS$9.00

Sausage and PeppersUS$11.00

Cheese BreadUS$11.00

Fried CapreseUS$10.00

Pizza

PepperoniUS$13.00

MargheritaUS$13.00

Sandwiches

BurgerUS$12.00

Chicken SandwichUS$12.00

Soup

Minestrone

Italian Wedding Soup

Salad

Caesar

D'Amato's

Pasta

Penne Pasta with "Mrs. P's" Palomino Sauce - Signature DishUS$11.00

Zucchini NoodlesUS$13.00

Fettuccine AlfredoUS$12.00

GnocchiUS$14.00

Cavatappi - Signature DishUS$22.00

Spaghetti and MeatballsUS$20.00

Shrimp Scampi RavioliUS$21.00

Entrée

Chicken ParmesanUS$21.00

Chicken PiccataUS$24.00

Chicken MarsalaUS$26.00

Honey - Peppered Angus Beef Brisket - Signature DishUS$25.00

Blackened SalmonUS$27.00

NY Strip SteakUS$38.00

Filet MignonUS$45.00

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