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All NEW 526 Main Dueling Piano Bar in Royal Oak - 526 Main Dueling Piano Bar & Tequila Blue, Royal Oak, MI

526 Main Dueling Piano Bar & Tequila Blue

4.7
4.7
282 Reviews
$30 and under
American
526 Main Dueling Piano Bar is the premier entertainment destination in downtown Royal Oak, featuring world touring professional piano players who sing & entertain with humor and audience participation guaranteeing a thrilling and enjoyable time for all. They specialize in your song requests all night long! The BEST Night out around, 2 for 1 cover means you can enjoy both, our 526 Main Dueling Piano Bar on the newly remodeled main floor and Tequila Blue Nightclub on our upper level with a LIVE DJ and dancing! Perfect for Girls Night Out, Guys Night Out, Date Night or Large Group Celebrations! Full Bar, Full Kitchen and two floors of awesome entertainment! Dueling Piano Shows run from 7pm til 1am! Our DJ on our upper level spins til 2am!
Every WEEKEND you get the best of both worlds. Starting out with Dueling Pianos, Classic Cocktails, Great Eats. Then the Best DJs upstairs and we keep you singing and dancing all night long! Did we forget to mention how much FUN you are going t

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Fri, Sat 6:30 pm–2:00 am

  • Phone number

    (248) 591-9000

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Karl Sinacola

  • Private party facilities

    Let us host your small to large private event. We specialize in gatherings of all sizes, from 10 guests to 250! Private & Corporate Events, Birthdays, Bachelorette Partys, Holiday Partys, Lunch Ins, Bridal & Baby Showers & More! Two floors of flexibility!Please contact us @ 248-591-9000 or at gm@526main.com so we can discuss your event today!

  • Neighborhood

    Royal Oak

  • Cross street

    Main Street and 6th Street

  • Parking details

    Recommended Parking as follows - Street side Parking Available. Large lots are located directly west of our location at Sixth Street Parking Lot ( P3Parking Lot ) ( 150W 6th St Lafayette ) and 6th Garage Parking Lot ( 514S S Lafayette Ave ).

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 282 people are saying

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4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.4Value

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a great time when we come here. The staff is extremely friendly and the overall vibe is always fun and energetic. Will definitely continue to come here!
  2. ChristopherR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had an amazing time! The performers were funny and interactive.
  3. Elizabeth

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Awesome spot to have a fun night out! I would recommend!!!
  4. jackiel

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was really nice and friendly, even though it was so busy we never had to wait long for service
  5. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Food and show was excellent, but was a little thrown off when they charged cover for each person at the door at 630pm for a dinner reservation. That was not mentioned on the website or when we booked the reservation. Otherwise it was a great show!
  6. LeighG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I highly recommend 526 Main Dueling Piano Bar. I threw a surprise party for my husband and the General Manager (Mark) was AMAZING and helped with everything including setup, food, and table decorations. Our server was a super attentive and the food was delicious. We had a blast!
  7. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Was a really good time! The performers were all very energetic and great musicians. Ordered the baked mac and cheese and a burger and both were great! Service was what you would expect for a place like this and our waitress was really good!
  8. EmanC

    Detroit

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    Amazing staff and security-ambiance was perfect thanks again!!!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience2
    Overall, this is a typical dueling pianos. 2 of the 3 pianists engaged the crowd and got decent participation. Seating was very cramped. By 10:00, the bar was so packed you had to push your way through to the restrooms.
  10. RobertD

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall2food2service2ambience3
    They jam people in like cattle. Drinks were very overpriced or the waitress overcharged me. I go out a lot and have never spend $178.00 in one night just on drinks. And it’s just two guys on pianos. They don’t duel like you think they would. It was just typical live entertainment but on pianos. I was pretty unhappy with the experience. I don’t really recommend this place. I would look for other options.
  11. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great event, awesome staff and fantastic entertainment. Only complaint is the condition of the bathrooms. They need to get a contractor in there and fix the toilets & seats in the ladies room.
  12. DawnP

    Key West

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 3, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had a great time. There were four couples and we sat at the table right in front of the stage. The drinks are extremely expensive especially after charging a cover charge, so that was disappointing. It’s a bit loud to have any conversation during the entire show and there aren’t any breaks. Other than that everything was great!
  13. ShatoyaW

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    This was a suprise birthday celebration for bff. The piano bar superseded all expectations. The servers were very attentive and friendly. The food was excellent. The entertainment blew me away it’s very much giving top tier. This establishment also offers a night club right up a few stairs. You won’t be disappointed.
  14. MichaelM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Food was great. Service was great. Pricing was about what I expected. Overall the evening was great.
  15. AlissaP

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I was pleasantly surprised. I don't know anyone that has ever been or have talked about 526 so was not sure what to expect but wanted something more than just going out for dinner with friends for my birthday. This was great and everything I imagined it would be. They even had 3 pianist that rotated so there was never a break. The service was great as well, we have a great server. Food was flatbreads, burgers, tacos, etc and everyone enjoyed what they had, met expectations. Overall would highly recommend.
  16. DanB

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience3
    Outstanding table service. Drinks are expectedly pricy. Dueling piano, as others have said, is more paid song requests than dueling humor and creativity. Still, the talent of the performers is very real and good entertainment.
  17. LakeyiaJ

    Detroit

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed myself even though they only played one of my song selections. They should start playing the songs in the order they are received

    526 Main Dueling Piano Bar & Tequila BlueResponded on January 4, 2023Thank you for your visit! Come back soon to hear more of your requests!

  18. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 17, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My husband and I had a random date here and it was everything and more especially if you love live music and dance. The drinks were great and the tequila blue was dun as well! Highly recommended

    526 Main Dueling Piano Bar & Tequila BlueResponded on January 4, 2023Thank you so much for your 5 star review! We love a surprise visit that turns to a fun night out with us!

  19. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    24 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    24 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great. Service was great.

    526 Main Dueling Piano Bar & Tequila BlueResponded on January 4, 2023Thank you for enjoying our food and staff! They all try so hard to show all of our guests a great night out!

  20. sharonh

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The cover charge is ridiculous when you have a table of twenty
  21. SherylC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic experience. Our waiter was top notch and did a phenomenal job. Food was excellent. Piano players were enjoyable and very talented. Highly recommend.

    526 Main Dueling Piano Bar & Tequila BlueResponded on January 4, 2023Sheryl, Thank you for the 5 star review! We love hearing people enjoy our service and entertainment! Come back soon!

  22. Krista

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a blast!!! Matt was great with the Eminem performance and our server Mark was great as well. Can't wait to come back.

    526 Main Dueling Piano Bar & Tequila BlueResponded on January 4, 2023Krista, Thank you for your 5 star review! They sing it all, including attempting Eminem which is always fun!

  23. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went for a birthday party and EVERYONE had a great time! Not only did the pianist know every song that was requested, they interacted with the crowd making everyone feel like VIP! I will definitely go back for a fun time!!!!!
  24. RickG

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    A lot of fun! Great entertainment quality and crowd participation. Will definitely be back
  25. LeeF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Party of 10 and everybody had a great time. Would highly recommend. The musicians are all very talented & keep the atmosphere lively & fun.

    526 Main Dueling Piano Bar & Tequila BlueResponded on January 4, 2023Thank you so much Lee! Our performers fly and drive in from all over the country to entertain you! Come see us again soon!

  26. MeganH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had such a blast!! Awesome drinks and music! Definitely would recommend!

    526 Main Dueling Piano Bar & Tequila BlueResponded on January 4, 2023Thank you Megan! The drink menu is always changing by season to feature new fun party cocktails, and the show features new performers every weekend from all over the US! Come back soon!

  27. BarbaraK

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 20, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Not really dueling pianos, more like give us a song request with cash and we will take turns trying to play/sing requested songs. There is a cover charge $5 for women&$10 for men. That isn’t stated anywhere on their website. I love singing along to songs so it was a fun sing along evening.
  28. Cris

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall3food5service5ambience5
    Loved everything about this place except we had dinner reservations with no mention of a cover charge until we arrived at the door?! $5 for Ladies and $10 for men? That's a strange business model? Entertainment is good though and worth the $15, so whatever. They should at least warn visitors when they make reservations or sell tickets? Some people may take that unexpected cover charge from tips for the performers or wait staff, it's not fair, but you know it happens!
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful birthday celebration!
  30. AmyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a lovely time and definitely would come back!
  31. ChrystalE

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall5food3service5ambience5
    This was my first time here and it was for my birthday. I had an AMAZING time!! The atmosphere was great, the drinks were great and the entertainment was PHENOMENAL! The only thing that wasn’t so great was the food. It could be better.

    526 Main Dueling Piano Bar & Tequila BlueResponded on January 4, 2023Chrystal, Thank you for your 5 star review, we are so glad you had a great time! Our menu is always evolving with new items to try! Come see us soon!

  32. Ruth

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 29, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    Dinner and show was wonderful. Service was great food was delicious and dueling piano show was very entertaining. Great night out with friends. Would definitely recommend.
  33. RobB

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Great place fun night and fun music. We will go again.
  34. SAMR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great time and will diffinetly come back! Thanks for the fantastic evening!
  35. ErinB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Great service! Music was fun! Had a great time!! !
  36. LoriA

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s not just a piano bar, the musicians play multiple instruments. They are incredible! The drink menu is a bit pricey, but the drinks are amazing. They recently remodeled, beautiful atmosphere. It was a great night out for me and my Mom friends!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    We were not the typical party with my parents in their 80’s. Mark and staff were superb making sure we were comfortable and accommodated.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 1, 2022

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    My friends and I had a great night out for a birthday. Our server was great, the food was good. My only complaint was that we had no clue there was a cover charge. It makes sense that there is one, but nowhere on their website does it say anything about a cover. And nowhere throughout the reservation process does it indicate there’s a cover. There is an atm to use if you don’t have the cash because you weren’t expecting a cover, but the atm fee is over $3. Please give your customers more of a heads up.
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 30, 2022

    overall4food3service5ambience4
    Great service staff. Food is pretty mediocre. We had some obnoxious drunks that were there very early, around 7pm which tarnished the experience for us as they kept coming over to talk to us. Of course the musicians and show were great and so fun.
  40. Entertained

    Detroit

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 23, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We went on a Friday evening, and stayed most of the night. The server was attentive, and never too far away. We drink water like fish, and we NEVER had to ask for refills, they were always there. The food was good (bit over priced, but not terribly so). The musicians were on point! Very entertaining, engaging, and high energy. I cannot remember enjoying an evening more. 10/10 would recommend.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

526 Main Dueling Piano Bar & Tequila Blue is rated 4.7 stars by 282 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 9 times today
Google Map for 526 Main Dueling Piano Bar & Tequila Blue

526 S Main St, Royal Oak, MI 48067-2642

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Main Street and 6th Street

  • Neighborhood

    Royal Oak

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Fri, Sat 6:30 pm–2:00 am

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Recommended Parking as follows - Street side Parking Available. Large lots are located directly west of our location at Sixth Street Parking Lot ( P3Parking Lot ) ( 150W 6th St Lafayette ) and 6th Garage Parking Lot ( 514S S Lafayette Ave ).

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Karl Sinacola

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Phone number

    (248) 591-9000

  • Private party facilities

    Let us host your small to large private event. We specialize in gatherings of all sizes, from 10 guests to 250! Private & Corporate Events, Birthdays, Bachelorette Partys, Holiday Partys, Lunch Ins, Bridal & Baby Showers & More! Two floors of flexibility!Please contact us @ 248-591-9000 or at gm@526main.com so we can discuss your event today!

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