48 Best American Restaurants in Ann Arbor

“The people, my friends and food“

“Had a very enjoyable dinner for Valentine’s Day. It was our fourth year in a row getting the pre fixe menu on V-day. My wife loved the tenderloin and I loved my crab stuffed trout. The chocolate crème brûlée was phenomenal! All around great experience!“

“I have gone here on three different occasions, for three different tasting menus. Every time I was surprised by the offerings and everything has been delicious. We were lucky enough to catch the last day of their special pierogi menu night, and it was one of the best meals I’ve had this year. Amazing!“

“Healthy Warm Brunch Hidden Gem in Ann Arbor!“

“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!“

“Revolutionary Pancakes! incredible Coney Dogs! Wonderful Friendly staff.“

“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 best restaurant in the state if you want amazing, traditional baked goods that are unlike anything you've had. Or if you love barbecue. Or if you love homestyle American food. Or if you want to try fabulous new specials. Or if you love dessert. Or if you want amazing friendly wait staff. Or just to get the tart cherry lemonade. I love lemonade, and this is probably the best I've ever had. I cannot recommend this place enough! I stop by anytime I'm in the state (I'm from Illinois) and you should too!“

“Delicious appetizers...crab cakes and potato skin were perfect and the complimentary brownie birthday sundae was superb!“

“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 !!“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“Great food and the staff is incredible!“

“In town for my sons football team to play at UM Stadium....Met for drinks and eat at Good Time Charleys. Waitress was awesome with everyone, kids and parents made it easy to order by player jersey number. Food was good nothing spectacular, bar food plain and simple. Most if not all the kids ordered chicken tenders and fries. Frozen tenders, definitely not home made. Smash burgers were good, decent flavor and requested temperature. Drinks were good. Now my disappointment when I got the bill, my amazement was a 4.5% surcharge for eating IN....Seriously, patronize your establishment and charged to eat there. Im custom to seeing the credit card fee, or automatic 20% of large parties, nope not again. Sorry in the world of price gouging and other fees put on the bill, this is dumb, plain and simple. At least raise the prices to hide the cost...“

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

“Our family threw us a surprise 10 year anniversary dinner here last night (11/24/25) and it was so wonderful so beautiful so clean the food was absolutely delicious. The staff was absolutely amazing. They were on top of it. They were so friendly so helpful and fun. Best steak I’ve ever had, both times now that I’ve been there. Can’t say enough good things & thank you all so much for the amazing experience!!!“

“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!!“

“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!“

“I love Culver's this place is amazing the food is sooooo good it's hard to pick what to get because everything is good . The service is great and very fast so you won't wait for long . It's very organized and the staff are always friendly. A good place to go on a date or a family outing.“

“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!“

“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“

“The various buns and croissants are exceptional! I haven't tried their desserts because for me there isn't a point when the pastries are so good. Cool vibes, attentive people. Love the almond croissant, pistachio croissant and ham cheese croissant.“

“come try the smoked bbq specials“

“Friendly Like No Other Tavern for Comfort and Fare Sunday is Respite for a Staff beyond Compare“

“Truly concerned about their patrons. A standby for decades. Thank you.“

“Really nice bowling lanes, great food and service!“

“Awesome food and friendly staff. I did not see the lady in the advertisement though! She obviously became super famous and decided that showing up to work was no longer a requirement.

I ain't even mad gurl. I'd be on the same stuff.“

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

“Amazing dinner celebrating our birthdays Great service Relaxing atmosphere Prime rib is outstanding Large wine selection“

“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!“

“Went for my first time today and the food was phenomenal. Chicken Alfredo was perfect. Bread was amazing. The swiss roll dessert was perfection!! waiter was great. highly recommend dining here.“

“The service here is always great and the entire staff is very attentive and caring. If theres an issue with your order, they will fix it immediately. I usually come here on weekends since I live so far away, but everytime the food has been delectable. I would highly suggest getting the Eggs Benny; its honestly the best in the area. I would say that this is not the place to eat if you are in a rush, however, as service can be sometimes slow, but this is due to the fact that theres only one server in the morning. Great place to dine for breakfast or a early lunch.“

“Sava's has been a favorite of ours for many years. It is a quality Ann Arbor restaurant that is always busy and has kept current with modern renovations and frequent menu updates. It can be a casual meal or an upscale experience, whatever you prefer. There is plenty of cuisine variety, yet just a single page of menu items. When we have out-of-town visitors this is one of our go to choices. I suggest making a reservation if dining during a prime time, as they do fill up quickly.“

“Heather is awesome like always.“

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

“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!!“

“Best French toast ever it’s delish!“

“Outstanding food, service and atmosphere!“

“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.“

“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!“

“Stopped in to kill some time waiting for a friend, and Holy cow was that the best choice of the night. Anne and Jasper were the most gracious, welcoming, and fun pair of bartenders I've had the honor of sitting with. The two hours I was there were filled with laughter, stories, and amazing conversation. Thank you both so much for the lively entertainment even when it was nowhere near expected of you. Keep up the AMAZING attitudes and the hospitality will come naturally. You're the best.“

“If you are a gluten free diner who enjoys breakfast, lunch, and coffee this is a MUST try! Everything on their menu is clearly labeled as GF or as a gluten free option where 2 kinds of gluten free toast or a gluten free pancake can be chosen instead of a regular pancake or regular toast. I also had a delightful gluten free cinnamon roll and I practically licked the bowl.“

“We came in on an, unexpectedly busy, Sunday for my husband’s birthday and we had AMAZING service. The manager actually took care of us and she did amazing and was so kind. Our meal was perfect and the whole family left happy and full. Thank you!“

“I drove 30 minutes in the snow and it was worth it. The host (young man) at the door was super accommodating. The wait staff was top notch, food and drinks were delicious and the live music this Sunday was perfect. I will definitely be coming back soon. Great job!!!“

“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 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.“