50 Best American Restaurants in Ann Arbor

“Have been here a number of times and have dined inside and out. The service is 100% excellent and the food delightful. We order something different every time and are fully satisfied. The people with me range in age from 2 to 70 and everone enjoyed!“

“Love this place-

Tried Canelle for the first time in Detroit, and this branch is just as nice. This spot has fresh pastries, good coffee (and an amazing Mocha), and a comforting overall ambiance. The Parisian influence is especially nice and the outdoor patio on a crisp summer/fall day is just so pleasant. I’d highly recommend a visit if you’re on the lookout for a neat coffee spot in Ann Arbor.“

“10/10 Experience! The service was exceptional from start to finish. Kenny was incredibly attentive and made sure we were well taken care of. The general manager, Andrew, was welcoming and offered a fantastic wine recommendation for my friend. The food was absolutely phenomenal. I had the butternut squash ravioli, and my friend had the balsamic tenderloin—both dishes were flavorful and beautifully prepared. We finished with the pistachio cake, which was divine. Compliments to the management, staff, and chef for an unforgettable evening. We’ll definitely be back!“

“Great food & friendly staff, always a good choice!“

“Great hotel in Ann Arbor MI. Rooms are clean, staff was very helpful. Bathrooms are better than most resort hotels offer. Showers are roomy with multiple jet options and thermostatic controls. Toilets are equipped with Toto Washlet bidets. Large vanity with with sinks that actually drain! Very happy with the Restaurant that offers live music on weekends. Would definitely stay at Webers again.“

“Our waitress Nicole was outstanding! Food was excellent! Recommend the beef stroganoff!“

“First time staying at this property, I dined in at the bar lounge with a friend and we loved it! The bartenders, Dan, and Anne, were so friendly and professional. To top it off drinks were perfect, and for a hotel restaurant actually not unreasonably priced. Food menu was small but hit all the marks as far as a great range of offerings. I highly recommend the burger and onion soup, both were top notch. I will be coming back to stay here again, and would love to see this place during a football weekend!“

“The people, my friends and food“

“We had our wedding at Vinology and I am beyond glad that we did. To say they were great to work with would be a major understatement as we were absolutely blown away by everything- from their stunning venue and exquisite food to their incredible customer service. Vinology not only handles their events with professionalism and attention to detail, but they genuinely care about the people they are hosting the events for.

From the very start, the communication was impeccable. We primarily worked with Neal, who was amazing. He was knowledgeable, kind and quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. We also worked with Shelley, who was also extremely helpful and kind. There wasn’t a single staff member that we encountered throughout the entire process that wasn’t equally wonderful and hardworking. Especially on the night of the event!

The venue setup was beautiful and the transition between ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner and reception ran smoothly. All of our guests raved about the spectacular food, saying that it was the best they have ever had at a wedding and that they couldn’t get over how elegant and perfect the space was.

Once the wedding was over, Vinology continued to impress us. The next day we found that in all of the leftover food that had been packed up, we were missing a few meals that were supposed to be included (from the guests that were unable to attend last minute). Neal worked with us and the chef to have fresh meals made and picked up at a time that worked well for us. We were very impressed that they did this and as always, they were delicious!

We cannot thank Vinology enough for everything they have done and for giving us the most extraordinary day that we will never forget!“

“Met friends from out of town for dinner. We had a delicious meal and excellent service, resulting in an absolutely lovely evening. We opened with bread and hush puppies, each had an entree, and we saved room for dessert and decaf. We had seconds on the Detroit Street Decaf. Thanks for providing a perfect environment for our get together.“

“My husband and I ate here today for the first time. It was amazing.. the food, the staff, the overall genera atmosphere.. I have not 1 bad thing to say. We will most definitely be back ❤️“

“We ordered box lunches for our office and they were delicious! Everything was fresh... they personalized each box and accommodated our additions/deletions. Dante the manager, was very helpful.“

“My work has ordered many times from Alpha Coney. Today we place a order for 4 lunches for pick up. Today they decided to charge a 20% large party fee. They never have done that in the past. We just got lunch from the restaurant last week and our bill was over $50. No fees then! You have lost our business!!! We will be supporting other businesses in the area!“

“Superb! The food was creative and incredible - we especially loved the butternut squash ravioli with kimchi and the sausage with white beans. The menu was prefix and $75 a person, with immaculate service and generous portions. Perfect vibe to celebrate my anniversary with my partner.

Note it's hard to get a reservation - you need to book as soon as reservations opened at the beginning of the month. October dining is indoors, which was a cozy vibe.“

“1st time eating at this location, service was amazing, food was hot & yummy, the hostess is so friendly, our waitress Michaela was so sweet. The manager was very nice, he had a smile on his face. The atmosphere was clean and nice. Very very happy about our lunch. Thank you guys! ❤️“

“the decor was all Michigan wolverine theme and the menu and drinks had a lot of choices but everything was so delicious and it was real filling so it was a enjoyable experience thanks again Allison“

“It is probably the closest restaurant to real german food I have had in Michigan ,we had a very nice lunch and the Weizen Bier was great, our Waitress Maiah was super nice and a pleasure to be around, we will definitely go back“

“My friend, Kathy and I, stopped in today, looking for someplace for a quick lunch. Our breakfast was good, a little disappointed they ran out of gravy for biscuits and gravy. But our waitress was absolutely phenomenal!! Awesome sense of humor, great personality ABSOLUTELY LOVED her. We'll be back when we head that way again!Dang I might even bring my husband LOL!!“

“Warm cozy Dining Room For our Corvette Club Meeting ! Love the counter Help ! Friendly and Patient.“

“We were staying at Microtel Hotel because my husband had to be at the VA really early in the morning. I googled the different restaurants in the area , and this one had the best reviews . We see why , the staff was friendly , the service was great and the food came out fast . My husband had the hot roast sandwich , he said it was so great !! I had a grilled salad with warm pita bread yum !! Then of course we had lemon meringue pie to finish off our meal . So you have friendly staff , great food and prices were good . Glad we tried Mark’s Midtown Coney Island !!“

“I went to the Mothers Day Buffet on Sunday.The food was great! The service was excellent. Looking forward too next year.“

“Nice food , great service“

“Five stars for me and my 81-year-old mom! First time eating here as we don’t live in or around Ann Arbor, but will definitely go back if ever in the area! The manager Roy went above and beyond in several ways! He took the time to explain to us how the building used to be an old sawmill and that’s why the decor is the way that it is such an eclectic beautiful place! The server Alyssa was patient with my 81 year-old mother with a smile on her face taking her time with Mom and myself to answer all of our questions! Wish I could give her a raise because she’s one of the best servers I’ve ever had!“

“Always great food Went today 4/14/2024 arrived 2:45 Seated immediately server was courtesy how ever the service was something I’ve never see there Took 35 minutes to get appetizer Witch came out after ordering meals And our salads a d soup came out same time as appetizer All said service was very slow ended up leaving without birthday valcano After 2 hours and 45 minutes Due to had places had to get to Don’t know if I’ll go back Due to this“

“Great food and the staff is incredible!“

“We were with our dog, Jan, a Belgian Shepard, when we were walking by and noticed the street closed and outside dining. It looked so inviting. Everyone was super friendly. We asked for NA beer and graciously got 2; along with a bowl of water for Jan. I had no problem eating my whole delicious burger! So good. We are out of town but we will be back!“

“Our server was super friendly and helpful, she did a great job! The food was great specially the pizza bread twist app, Santa Fe salad we’ll really everyone was happy with their order.
Came after move in bday for a family casual meal and we all loved it.“

“Revel and Roll will forever have a special place in our hearts. We went bowling in our wedding attire after our wedding on a Thursday night. We booked two lanes for our small group and every age from infant to grandparents had a blast. Initially, they put "Congratulations Campbell Family!" on our bowling lane screens and even moved us to end lanes to accommodate our photographer. They found a location for me to get out of my wedding dress, so I didn't have to change in the bathroom. Randomly, we were surprised with arcade credits which we put to great use! Not to mention, the food and drinks were exactly what we were phenomenal. We also really enjoyed how the bumpers would go up and down based on the player - this helped our toddler bowl with the adults. I mean, seriously - this was the best bowling/arcade experience we've ever had. Every worker went above and beyond to make our night special and I wouldn't have it any other way. If you're questioning if you should celebrate an occasion here, DO IT. You will not regret it! Our expectations were exceeded.“

“Pleasant first experience. Original Lemonade is the perfect balance of tart and sweet. Food was super tasty and delicious, but I wish the portions were a tad larger.. especially the protein! $15-20 and your bowl is mostly carbs. Otherwise, solid place for healthier options.“

“Thanksgiving dinner was fantastic! Everything was freshly made and the wait staff was excellent. It was crowded but everyone did a great job! Kudos to you!“

“aMa Bistro was a very nice restaurant especially in a college town! We had the vegetable omelet, stuffed french toast, and the furghessa which were all very nice. I think the stuffed french toast is as must try but everything was great over all. Have a try!“

“Consistently yummy food. Cheerful & attentive waitstaff. Delicious Thanksgiving buffet-turkey or ham with all the trimmings. Rob, the owner, is always on site, usually with several family members. I highly recommend Holidays.“

“Great food and not over priced.“

“They gave away our table accidentally, so we weren't seated until 15 minutes after our reservation, but they set up a new table to get us in and did everything in their power to fix the mistake. After that initial bump, a wonderful experience“

“I dined with my 4 year old & two 13 year olds. We all shared two baskets of fries, a Club and a tenders app. Including a beer & Pepsi the total only $50. The real 5 ⭐️ goes to the service staff. I’ve truly never experienced better. My toddler dropped her water glass which shattered under our table. Before I knew what had happened the staff were at our table to help. We stood out of the way where someone helped me dry her pants & replaced her water. The staff cleaned the mess then moped/dried the floor within ~3 min. It was AMAZING. Thank you!!“

“delish, breakfast and dinner choices 😋 perfect greasy spoon“

“Excellent!!!!“

“Heather is awesome like always.“

“Great food and great dinner music. Wait staff were very attentive“

“Amazing place.Steak and Cheese is the best I have had.“

“Went for a lunch with a friend and I brought my dog so we could go on a hike. Our waiter was super nice and brought out some ice water for her. The food was delicious and they have an inexpensive treat menu for pups as well. Definitely recommend!“

“Great food and wonderful service and a cozy atmosphere. My friends and I loved it.“

“We visit Afternoon Delight most Sunday mornings because the food is so good and the staff treat everyone like they are special. Owner Jo is usually taking the orders and offering an amazing variety of choices. The waitstaff, especially Amanda, make sure the coffee and the smiles are always flowing. If you've not been to Afternoon Delight you are really missing something.“

“Great staff, always willing to talk with customers about food. Introduced great sandwich menu with build-your-own option. Burgers and fries with unlimited free toppings are awesome! Salad bar is quite good and one of few places you can eat healthy in the area.“

“LaToya was absolutely amazing. Taking care of us in between all the work she was doing with multiple tables. She took care to make sure what was GF stayed that way and made sure our drinks and sides were full.

Dietary restrictions: Gluten free.

Kid-friendliness: Very kid friendly.“

“This is hands down the best restaurant for anyone with dietary restrictions. The food is excellent as is or the gluten-free options. Always a staple to come here whenever someone visits from out of town. The fresh juices and lattes are delicious as well!“

“Was a long line Wednesday the day before Thanksgiving but they stuck it out the employees are really nice there especially the one who served me. I wish I would have remembered her name I would have told you all she's tall she's beautiful and she's got a smile to knock you out lol“

“Only reason why a 4 in food is cuz there’s no 4.5 and we only had appetizers and those were delicious!!! The drinks where on point and well made/mixed. The service was awesome as was the vibe and atmosphere!! Visiting from miami where the bar scene is top notch so “The Raven” was great to enjoy a well made drink and chill in a true bar/speak easy vibe spot!! Definitely a “will come back”!! Bartender gets a 5/5“

“Went for a lunch with a friend and I brought my dog so we could go on a hike. Our waiter was super nice and brought out some ice water for her. The food was delicious and they have an inexpensive treat menu for pups as well. Definitely recommend!“