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A menu fit for the coast with drinks to match. Voyager features seasonal, sustainable, wild-caught & responsibly farmed seafood from near & far. Presented alongside fish-friendly beverages with heartfelt hospitality. All tucked away along the tracks in landlocked Ferndale, Michigan.
Bistro specializing in sustainable seafood & oysters, plus cocktails & wine, in coastal-chic digs.
Hours
| Saturday | 4–10 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–10 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 600 Vester St, Ferndale, MI 48220
Phone: (248) 658-4999
Website: http://www.voyagerferndale.com/
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Reviews
Cassandra Johnson
Recently, my husband & I finally tried Voyager after having it on our list for many years. When I saw that they were having their annual Mid-Winter Lobster Boil, it sounded like fun and the perfect opportunity to check them out.
We sat at the bar and had excellent service from the bartender. My husband had a new-to-him beer, which he enjoyed, and I tried the House Martini, which had saffron-infused gin, Strega and dill oil with a pickled onion. It was unique and enjoyable.
Before our lobster boil arrived (we had a heads up that it would take 20 minutes), we ordered a bowl of chowder and hush puppies to split. These were my favorite part of the meal! Both were EXCELLENT! The chowder had light, crunchy, homemade croutons in the soup, and it was the perfect addition and the hush puppies were some of the best I’ve ever tasted.
I will share one disappointment. The RESY page where they took the reservations/orders said: “We’ll offer a small a la carte menu of coastal favorites & seasonal specials too (e.g. fried clams, shucked oysters, crispy fish sandwiches, etc.).” My husband was excited for the fried clams and talked about getting them several times leading up to our dinner, only to find out there were no fried clams offered. As a matter of fact, our request was met with a reaction that led me to believe that was never even a part of the plan. So why post that in the description?
We enjoyed the lobster boil, but felt it was overpriced for what we got. We felt the other items we ordered off the menu were well worth the prices.
Our overall impression is that this small, casual restaurant has quality seafood, side dishes and drinks. We will definitely return to try some other items off their regular menu (and get the chowder and hush puppies again!)
… moreWe sat at the bar and had excellent service from the bartender. My husband had a new-to-him beer, which he enjoyed, and I tried the House Martini, which had saffron-infused gin, Strega and dill oil with a pickled onion. It was unique and enjoyable.
Before our lobster boil arrived (we had a heads up that it would take 20 minutes), we ordered a bowl of chowder and hush puppies to split. These were my favorite part of the meal! Both were EXCELLENT! The chowder had light, crunchy, homemade croutons in the soup, and it was the perfect addition and the hush puppies were some of the best I’ve ever tasted.
I will share one disappointment. The RESY page where they took the reservations/orders said: “We’ll offer a small a la carte menu of coastal favorites & seasonal specials too (e.g. fried clams, shucked oysters, crispy fish sandwiches, etc.).” My husband was excited for the fried clams and talked about getting them several times leading up to our dinner, only to find out there were no fried clams offered. As a matter of fact, our request was met with a reaction that led me to believe that was never even a part of the plan. So why post that in the description?
We enjoyed the lobster boil, but felt it was overpriced for what we got. We felt the other items we ordered off the menu were well worth the prices.
Our overall impression is that this small, casual restaurant has quality seafood, side dishes and drinks. We will definitely return to try some other items off their regular menu (and get the chowder and hush puppies again!)
JC
I ordered online via their website. The website said that it would take 25 minutes, but then I received a text saying that the food was ready just a minute after I placed my order, which threw me off. It took me about 25 minutes to get to the restaurant. By the time I dug into the chips, they were old and didn’t taste very good. Also, for $33, I expected more than just one piece of fish. That was sad. The fish was excellent, but for only one piece of fish, fries, and coleslaw, the dish probably should’ve cost around $20. Everything except the fries were good.
The hush puppies were excellent. I’ve never had hush puppies with that kind of space before. I’d definitely get the hush puppies again. The honey butter and their tartar sauce were also excellent.
I’d give Voyager another shot, but I wouldn’t get the fish and chips again. The quality and the quantity simply weren’t acceptable to command $33 for the fish and chips. I’ll either dine in next time or try their other takeout items.
… moreThe hush puppies were excellent. I’ve never had hush puppies with that kind of space before. I’d definitely get the hush puppies again. The honey butter and their tartar sauce were also excellent.
I’d give Voyager another shot, but I wouldn’t get the fish and chips again. The quality and the quantity simply weren’t acceptable to command $33 for the fish and chips. I’ll either dine in next time or try their other takeout items.
Carolyn
We had the best experience at Voyager – what a gem of a seafood restaurant! The prices are right for high-quality seafood, the vibe is cool, and the service was excellent. We came on a packed Friday night and had the best date night. Hubby is hard to please when it comes to spendier restaurants, but he was very happy and we look forward to coming back during the week to take advantage of their specials and $2 buck shucks.
Drinks: the house martini for me and an old fashioned for him; I really loved my martini served with an excellent little pickled onion. We then had the Belafonte seafood tower and added 6 more oysters – everything on this tower is so good and perfectly cooked. Sweet, succulent snow crab, well-seasoned peel and eat shrimp, toasty crackers and mussels escabeche – the best mussels I’ve ever had. Sweet and pickly, fresh and delicious. Everything had just the right texture. The oysters were also fantastic – so good that we ordered another dozen for “dessert.” The mignonette is all they need!
Hubby had the fancy fish and chips and I had the scallops – everything was perfect and so flavorful. The scallops were buttery and perfectly cooked, served with yummy sauce and the smoothest potato puree as well as some crispy potato pieces. I love ordering scallops because I’d never attempt to make them, and these were perfect. We also split the Winter salad that is made with smoked beets, and I fell in love with it. I really love beets, and now I want to try smoking them myself. Very yummy and a large portion – 3, maybe 4 people could split this salad.
I like that you could come during the week and not break the bank, or come and order it all! Our bill was $300 after tip, but we really splurged this time for New Year. They also had some fab sounding specials – a snow crab claw which is rare to find, and a Chilean sea bass that sounded excellent. The ambiance is cool – you could come in very casually, but if you wanted to dress up a bit, you wouldn’t feel out of place. The lighting is really nice but the seating is kind of basic. Benches along the walls and no frill chairs.
I highly recommend – if I lived in this neighborhood, I’d be here all the time.
… moreDrinks: the house martini for me and an old fashioned for him; I really loved my martini served with an excellent little pickled onion. We then had the Belafonte seafood tower and added 6 more oysters – everything on this tower is so good and perfectly cooked. Sweet, succulent snow crab, well-seasoned peel and eat shrimp, toasty crackers and mussels escabeche – the best mussels I’ve ever had. Sweet and pickly, fresh and delicious. Everything had just the right texture. The oysters were also fantastic – so good that we ordered another dozen for “dessert.” The mignonette is all they need!
Hubby had the fancy fish and chips and I had the scallops – everything was perfect and so flavorful. The scallops were buttery and perfectly cooked, served with yummy sauce and the smoothest potato puree as well as some crispy potato pieces. I love ordering scallops because I’d never attempt to make them, and these were perfect. We also split the Winter salad that is made with smoked beets, and I fell in love with it. I really love beets, and now I want to try smoking them myself. Very yummy and a large portion – 3, maybe 4 people could split this salad.
I like that you could come during the week and not break the bank, or come and order it all! Our bill was $300 after tip, but we really splurged this time for New Year. They also had some fab sounding specials – a snow crab claw which is rare to find, and a Chilean sea bass that sounded excellent. The ambiance is cool – you could come in very casually, but if you wanted to dress up a bit, you wouldn’t feel out of place. The lighting is really nice but the seating is kind of basic. Benches along the walls and no frill chairs.
I highly recommend – if I lived in this neighborhood, I’d be here all the time.
Dalisha P
Well well well , my friend and I wanted a good lobster roll and this is where it came to get it from. We got there pretty late so we could not dine in but we were able to order out. We kept it simple and ordered lobster rolls (warm) and an order of peel & eat shrimp. At first the lobster roll looked a lil skimpy for 40 dollars, but looks were very deceiving, lol. THAT LOBSTER ROLL WAS SOOOOOOOOO GOOD! FILLED WITH GOOD LOBSTER MEAT NO FINS BC EWWW! BUTTERY AND WARM! The peel and eat shrimp were some of the best I have had, very delicious ! Overall it was a good experience. I wish we could of dined in, maybe next time!
… moreZach Helton
This jewel of Ferndale is walking distance from me. I can’t stop coming here, it’s simply too good. I have the pictures to prove it. Basically, if you like it when your food tastes really good, you should probably eat here. Excellent wine and cocktail selection as well. Always fantastic service.
… moreJamison Mosshart
Part of my childhood was located on an island off the east coast. My standard for seafood thus is higher than most midwestern eateries can offer (pompous i know, what can i do.) Voyager delivers on freshness and innovative flavor combinations every single time. Incredible seafood quality, incredible service and truly what i consider to be the gold standard for such types of eateries in the greater metropolitan Detroit area. Good for a quick bite (incredible happy hour,) all the way to a date night. I’d give Voyager a super-like if i could. The scallops were a revelation. Go try it and thank me later.
… moreLeiah Shirley
3rd visit and it’s consistently great. The fresh oysters and seafood tower are my favorites. They have happy hour weekdays with $2 buck oysters and other specials – worth it. Drinks are well crafted, love the fresh tasting rum punch. Hush puppies with honey butter are good and the Caesar with anchovies fillets is incredible. The anchovy is not very salty, actually they are bright and briny. Just delicious.
… moreR Y
Second time here. Good quality food & great service. Only thing I wouldn’t order again is the hushpuppies (they’re too dry for my taste). The tuna tartare was so fresh & I loved the broiled oysters as well as the regular ones.
… moreJovan
If you are looking for fresh sea food and good service in ferndale then look no further than voyager. I’ve never been here before but my girlfriend has and she said this place was tasty and fresh. We made reservations and went during happy hour. They were able to seat us outside, and it was very nice weather, which added to the ambiance. We started with the hushpuppies, very well made and very filling, came with butter and lemon, and they were big. After we took those down, we ordered a dozen oysters, and they were tasty and hit the spot…. they were very fresh and enjoyable. If you love sea food and want to enjoy yourself, I’d definitely stop by. The service was attentive, friendly, and efficient. All in all, it was a good time.
… moreMaximus Alexander
Food and drinks were delicious. Fresh oysters and dishes with incredible umami. The bartender was very knowledgeable. Atmosphere is perfectly quaint yet sheek.
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