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For nearly 36 years, O’Brien’s Crabhouse has been a gathering place for the local community and a kitchen known for serving up flavorful East Coast seafood dishes. We’re a longtime community staple and we pride ourselves on bringing East Coast flavors to Michigan. For food that’s as fresh as the service is warm, come see us at O’Brien’s.
Festive eatery doling out seafood favorites, such as crab cakes & scallops, with an upbeat bar.
Hours
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 4–9 PM |
| Sunday | 4–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 621 S Opdyke Rd, Auburn Hills, MI 48326
Phone: (248) 332-7744
Website: https://www.obrienscrabhouse.com/
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Reviews
Colin Mason
I came here while visiting from Houston and I got the impression that most customers here are well known by the staff. Everyone seemed to know each other and I was made to feel right at home. The Seafood Saute was amazing, but the real appeal and joy of this place is the people and warm, welcoming atmosphere. Maggie took care of me and she is very sweet and amazing.
… moreBryan Rahn
Very nice place. Don’t let the location fool you. The owner is great. We are visiting from Nashville, Tennessee and the owner visited our table so we got to chatting. He’s owned that place for 35 years. Man, can you imagine what he has seen come and go?
Food was great, place was great and the staff and owner was awesome.
… moreFood was great, place was great and the staff and owner was awesome.
Tiny Tink
Visit was awesome as always! Staff is always right on & exceptional. Food AMAZING from the king crab, to the seafood pots, clam chowder etc.
This time I couldn’t eat all my crab I was full!
… moreThis time I couldn’t eat all my crab I was full!
L W
The food was really good! So good that I forgot to take pictures! The place is on the smaller side. It’s kinda dimly lit, and the bar is huge.
I’m giving the place 4/5 for the atmosphere bc some of the decor was pretty goofy but seemed in good condition. I had the calamari, spicy crab soup and the seafood Sautee. Everything was delicious. My partner had the steak and coconut shrimp. Unforch, the steak needed salt and was a touch overdone, hence the 4/5 for the food. I would come back again
… moreI’m giving the place 4/5 for the atmosphere bc some of the decor was pretty goofy but seemed in good condition. I had the calamari, spicy crab soup and the seafood Sautee. Everything was delicious. My partner had the steak and coconut shrimp. Unforch, the steak needed salt and was a touch overdone, hence the 4/5 for the food. I would come back again
Brian Masserman
I was recently hired to photograph a few of O’Brien’s dishes. I also had an opportunity to enjoy the Michigan salmon salad, shrimp cocktail, blackened salmon alfredo, fried green tomatoes and seafood diablo. All the dishes were so delicious. What stood out for me was the blackened salmon alfredo. I have had a lot of different salmon dishes but this one just puts the comfort into food. Paired with a good white wine, I was in heaven!
I go to a lot of restaurants in the greater Detroit area. Over 200 in just the last year! This place is a classic. I like the warm and fuzzy and nautical feeling of the restaurant. Perhaps because I am a boater and enjoy good seafood.
The bar is top notch and clean and the owner Dan is a genuinely nice, has a great sense of humor and is passionate about the dishes he serves. He is going on 31 years in business and has a real loyal following. I will be one of them. The staff is very friendly too. If you had not tried this place, then I would highly recommend you do. And I know you will be back!
I had recently went back and tasted more of the dishes and added new ones. This place ought to be featured on Triple D!
I highly recommend O’Brien’s Crabhouse. This place is a gem!
… moreI go to a lot of restaurants in the greater Detroit area. Over 200 in just the last year! This place is a classic. I like the warm and fuzzy and nautical feeling of the restaurant. Perhaps because I am a boater and enjoy good seafood.
The bar is top notch and clean and the owner Dan is a genuinely nice, has a great sense of humor and is passionate about the dishes he serves. He is going on 31 years in business and has a real loyal following. I will be one of them. The staff is very friendly too. If you had not tried this place, then I would highly recommend you do. And I know you will be back!
I had recently went back and tasted more of the dishes and added new ones. This place ought to be featured on Triple D!
I highly recommend O’Brien’s Crabhouse. This place is a gem!
C Spann
The family decided to try out a new place and chose here because we kept seeing the commercials and we love seafood. Honestly, from the moment we stepped inside it was extremely underwhelming! It’s definitely not what we expected, but won’t judge just by the atmosphere. We were promptly greeted and seated. Upon viewing the very small menu we chose several different appetizers as well as entrees.
The food was mediocre at best. Presentation wasn’t the greatest, and flavor lacked heavily we definitely had to season our own food because the kitchen obviously didn’t. The best thing was the shrimp cocktail and that’s saying a lot being that it’s a seafood restaurant. The desert was nothing special but it was up there with being the best thing we had here. Drinks are bottled and they bring you a glass of ice to accompany it.
Overall, I don’t see us returning to this establishment. Our waitress is the only reason they got ANY stars. She was a delight. Our bill was almost $200 and based on what we received, it’s a NO for me.
… moreThe food was mediocre at best. Presentation wasn’t the greatest, and flavor lacked heavily we definitely had to season our own food because the kitchen obviously didn’t. The best thing was the shrimp cocktail and that’s saying a lot being that it’s a seafood restaurant. The desert was nothing special but it was up there with being the best thing we had here. Drinks are bottled and they bring you a glass of ice to accompany it.
Overall, I don’t see us returning to this establishment. Our waitress is the only reason they got ANY stars. She was a delight. Our bill was almost $200 and based on what we received, it’s a NO for me.
allison ruwart
This is the best crab place in Michigan. I love crab, and was craving some good crab. However, i know Michigan is far from having good crab. Out of all the places ive been (N.C. S.C. FL) this is by FAR the best crab I have had. Also, my waitress Maggie was so sweet and welcoming. I’m so happy i found this place, I’m going back for sure. already planning my next reservation. If you live near and you love crab, you HAVE to try this place.
… moreEric Davis
*EDIT* We continue to come back regularly, and have yet to have a meal that was less than spectacular.**
Everyone in our party of 5 was blown away by how good the food is. The clam chowder was unbelievable. I can’t wait for them to open for lunch to get some chowder and bread. Stone crab was delicious, as were the scallops, shrimp, etc…. Nothing pretentious here, just fantastically good food and a server that knew just how to be there when needed, but not overbearing. I highly recommend for their seafood and can’t wait to come back.
… moreEveryone in our party of 5 was blown away by how good the food is. The clam chowder was unbelievable. I can’t wait for them to open for lunch to get some chowder and bread. Stone crab was delicious, as were the scallops, shrimp, etc…. Nothing pretentious here, just fantastically good food and a server that knew just how to be there when needed, but not overbearing. I highly recommend for their seafood and can’t wait to come back.
Sherri Jackson
Love O’Brien’s. It’s a casual atmosphere, however, they have a variety of delicious seafood. I found this place a couple of years ago when I was searching for Soft Shell crab. Went with my daughter and we loved it! Surprisingly I pass it on Opdyke several times a week. They’re in a small strip mall so you may not know it’s there. What I really like about them is they will feature crab specials when in season, such as the Soft Shell or Dungeness crab. They have all of the usual delicious seafood offerings on their menu such as King and Snow crab, oysters on the half shell, clams, etc and various pasta dishes. Their waitstaff is phenomenal, very friendly and attentive. Recently took a friend and returned again over the weekend with my daughter and sisters. They too loved it! O’Brien’s is a little gem which I’m sure you will enjoy.
… moreLaura Turner
Made our reservation for our birthday celebration dinner, we were seated comfortably in a booth the waitress was friendly and the food was amazing. We had the King and Snow crab and it was worth every single penny. The clam chowder was thick and rich and so tasty. We are 1,000% coming back soon.
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