Where to eat in Ann Arbor

Where to eat in Ann Arbor

1. EatJewish restaurant

   Jerusalem Garden

   Palestinian-American-owned restaurant very popular for its cheap but tasty falafel.

   Mon-Thu 10AM-9PM, Fri 10AM-9:30PM, Sat 11AM-9:30PM, Sun noon-8PM·$4-6 sandwiches, $8 combination plates · Vegan options

2. EatPizza restaurant

   New York Pizza Depot

   Considered by some to be the best pizza in town. Pizzas (including stuffed and Chicago-style), calzones, salads, subs, chapatis and main courses. Gets crowded 1:30AM-3AM on Th-Sa nights. The South U location is now closed.

   Mon-Sat 10AM-4AM, Sun 11AM-4AM·$7-$14, $10-22 specialty · Outdoor seating

3. EatSeafood restaurant

   The Gandy Dancer

   Great seafood (check the buffet) in a former train station. Eat here and watch the tracks or, if you're broke (and you will be after the meal), walk along the tracks and watch the diners.

   Mon-Thu 11AM-10PM, Fri 11AM-11PM, Sat 3:30-11PM, Sun 10AM-2PM 3:30-9PM·Takeaway

4. EatEthiopian restaurant

   Blue Nile

   Ethiopian cuisine, with both meat and vegetable dishes served in their all-you-can-eat feast options. All meals are served with traditional bread called injera, and Ethiopian coffee and tea are also available. Try the honey wine. If you're on budget, ask for refills, do not order extra things. This place, though reasonable, gets expensive fast.

   Closed · opens 5 pm tomorrow·$50 for 2 · Vegetarian options

5. EatRegional restaurant

   Zingerman's Delicatessen

   Vanity Fair called it "the best deli in America." The prices are higher than at a typical deli, but so is the quality of the ingredients, although some people find the serving sizes to be small. Sandwiches, hot dogs, soups, salads, traditional Jewish favorites, breakfast foods and desserts. Baked goods, ice cream and chocolates are also available on the premises, and you'll enjoy browsing their world-renowned selection of gourmet groceries with the help of their very knowledgeable staff. Sandwich # 55, Gemini Rocks the House, comes highly recommended by locals, and is vegetarian so nobody should miss out.

   Daily 7AM-10PM·$5-14 · Outdoor seating

6. EatChinese restaurant

   Asian Legend

   Taiwanese and Szechuan cuisine, with a separate menu of over 50 traditional Taiwanese dishes. The salt-and-pepper crispy chicken wings are one of their most popular dishes.

   Mon-Thu 11AM-10PM, Fri Sat 11AM-10:30PM, Sun 11AM-9PM·$4-12

7. EatIndian restaurant

   Earthen Jar

   This tiny restaurant is full of flavor and the only all-vegetarian Indian restaurant in town. Family recipes may surprise. Catering.

   Mon-Thu Sat 11AM-8PM, Fri 11AM-9PM, closed Sun·salad bar $5/lb

8. EatGerman restaurant

   Heidelberg Restaurant

   American and German specialties, including sauerbraten, rouladen, sausages, spaetzle, salads, pasta, sandwiches, beef, poultry and seafood. An upstairs club features nightly entertainment.

   Mon-Thu 11AM-10PM, Fri Sat 11AM-2AM, Sun 3PM-2AM·$6-18

9. EatJamaican restaurant

   Jamaican Jerk Pit

   Jamaican food including soups, salads, patties, seafood, sandwiches, and jerk chicken and pork.

   Mon-Thu 7AM-10PM, Fri 7AM-midnight, Sat 10AM-midnight, Sun 11AM-7PM·$5-9

10. EatKorean restaurant

    Kang's

    A popular restaurant among Korean students, serving traditional favorites along with some Japanese food.

    Mon-Sat 9:30AM-8PM, closed Sun·$6

11. EatSushi restaurant

    Mama Satto Sushi restaurant

    Very popular among university students. Good sushi at good prices; consequently there can be a wait at lunch. Nice selection of specialty rolls, always fresh.

    Open now · closes 9:30 pm·$2–10 maki

12. EatAsian restaurant

    Pacific Rim by Kana

    It began as an upscale Korean restaurant called Kana, then the owners branched out into pan-Asian cuisine (largely Korean and Thai) and tweaked the name. Excellent food in a relaxing setting. Be sure to try the homemade, naturally-sweet hot ginger tea.

    Mon-Fri 11:30AM-2:30PM, Mon-Thu 5PM-9PM, Fri-Sat 5PM-10PM, closed Sun·$12-22

13. EatRestaurant

    Pita Kabob Grill

    Middle Eastern salads, sandwiches and traditional dishes at very reasonable prices (most sandwiches are under $6), and the owner is extremely friendly. Their vegetarian pitas are unusually diverse; try the makalee pita (cauliflower, potato, hummus, lettuce, pickles and garlic sauce) and the riz b-harr pita (spicy eggplant, potato, cilantro, garlic, rice, lettuce, tomato and pickles).

    Mon-Sat 11AM-midnight, Sun noon-8PM·$3-12

14. EatAmerican restaurant

    Sava's

    Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and drinks (particularly wine and cocktails); selections are primarily from European and American cuisine. Try the sweet potato fries for good value.

    8AM-midnight·$11-29 for main courses

15. EatIndian restaurant

    Shalimar

    Typically cited by locals as the city's all-around best Indian food. Authentic Indian and Tandoori dishes, Indian and domestic beer served. Full bar. Carryout and catering available.

    Daily at 11:30AM

16. EatAmerican restaurant

    Zingerman's Roadhouse

    Serving "really good American food", including regional specialties from around the country with an emphasis on down-home Southern food, spicy Southwestern and fresh Californian cuisine. Soups, salads, $16 burgers, sandwiches, macaroni and cheese, desserts and $8 cocktails.

    Mon-Thu 11AM-10PM, Fri Sat 11AM-11PM, Sun 10AM-9PM·$10-$19 lunch, $10-27 dinner

17. EatJapanese restaurant

    Totoro

    Excellent downtown sushi restaurant, also serving tempura, a wide variety of udon, and bento.

    Open now · closes 10 pm·$2–11 maki

18. EatAsian restaurant

    One Bowl Asian Cuisine

    Offers Chinese cuisine as well, but Vietnamese is definitely the reason to come here. Excellent dishes include the pho, grilled meat vermicelli, hot pots and the cilantro chicken. Be sure to try the Vietnamese-style coffee.

    Mon-Thu 11AM-10PM, Fri 11AM-11PM, Sat 11:30AM-11PM, Sun noon-10PM·$5-18

19. EatMexican restaurant

    Tio's

    Appetizers, salads, breakfast dishes, nachos, burritos, fajitas, dinners, desserts, milkshakes, and other Mexican-American favorites. Popular with students for their low prices and late-night delivery. The store also stocks 300 varieties of hot sauce.

    Daily 10AM-4AM·$2-15

20. EatRestaurant

    BTB Burrito

    Salads, nachos, burritos, chimichangas, quesadillas and tacos, made with fresh ingredients and fresh salsa.

    Daily 11AM-4AM·$3 regular-$9 giant

21. EatHot dog restaurant

    Le Dog = La Soup

    As the name suggests, they sell hot dogs, but the true star of the show is the rotating selection of 84 homemade soups, of which around 6 are available on any given day. Try the Tuscan squash with blue cheese, the curried winter melon, the pozole or the famous lobster bisque, which is only available on Thursdays and Fridays. Their fresh-squeezed lemon and orangeades are also delicious.

    Mon-Fri 11:30AM-2:30PM, closed weekends and intermittently during the winter·$5-7 soup

22. EatIce cream shop

    Washtenaw Dairy

    A popular local hangout, the shop carries fresh homemade doughnuts, hand-dipped shakes, malts and ice cream sodas, and over 30 flavors of Stroh's ice cream. It's been around since 1934.

    Daily 5AM-10PM

23. EatTurkish restaurant

    Ayse's Courtyard Cafe

    Ann Arbor's only Turkish restaurant, offering soups, salads, pilavs, boreks, lamb, beef, chicken, and many vegetarian stews.

    Mon-Fri 11AM-2PM, Sat 11:30AM-3PM; Mon-Thu 5PM-8PM, Fri 5PM-9PM; closed Sun·$7-10

24. EatBurger restaurant

    Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger

    Despite the official slogan ("Cheaper than food since 1953"), the food's great. Infinitely customizable within the burger-and-fries milieu (plus sandwiches, deep fried vegetables, etc.) Make sure to bring cash, as they may or may not be taking credit cards. They are also known for giving change in interesting denominations (i.e. two-dollar bills and fifty-cent pieces).

    Mon-Sat 11AM-10PM, Sun noon-8PM·$5-$10

25. EatThai restaurant

    Marnee Thai

    A downtown branch of Lotus Thai, featuring a nearly-identical menu. Try the grilled seafood with herbs.

    Mon-Thu 11:15AM-2:30PM, 5:30-9:30PM; Fri 11:15AM-2:30PM, 5:30-10PM; Sat 11:15AM-10PM; Sun 5:30-9:30PM

26. EatIndian restaurant

    Madras Masala Restaurant

    South Indian, Indo-Chinese and Moghlai dishes, with a daily lunch buffet. The Manchurian cauliflower is delicious, and they have a wide variety of dosas and uttappams. Try the rose milk.

27. EatRestaurant

    Seva

    With entirely vegetarian cuisine (and many vegan options, too), this is one of the best restaurants in Ann Arbor. Their creative dishes are inspired by Mexican, Italian, North African, Indian, Asian and American cuisine. Tons of options, some delicious offerings and generous portions, though the prices can be surprisingly high (such as $14 for grilled eggplant, steamed broccoli and brown rice with cilantro-peanut sauce). The butternut squash enchiladas are one of their best-sellers.

    Mon-Sat 11AM-9PM, Sun brunch 10AM-3PM·$8-14 · Takeaway · Fully vegetarian

28. EatPolish restaurant

    Amadeus

    An Eastern European cafe with an emphasis on Polish and Hungarian food, and a Viennese patisserie. The pierogies and goulash are delicious, as are their homemade soups. It's best to go for lunch, when the food is practically identical but the prices are much lower.

    Closed · opens 5 pm tomorrow·$9–21

29. EatSteak house restaurant

    The Chop House

    Appetizers, soups, salads, steaks, chops, poultry and seafood. One of Ann Arbor's priciest restaurants, so many people only visit on their birthday, when their main course is free! If you just want a little something sweet, gourmet pastries and desserts are available in the adjacent La Dolce Vita for around $7 each (try the crème brûlée with fresh fruits). There's also a cigar lounge downstairs for sipping and smoking.

    Mon-Thu 5-10PM, Fri Sat 5-11PM, Sun 4-9PM·$10-50 appetizers, $25-44 main

30. EatItalian restaurant

    The Earle

    Provincial Italian and French country cuisine. The escargots in puff pastry are delicious.

    Closed · opens 5 pm tomorrow·$18–30

31. EatAmerican restaurant

    The Fleetwood Diner

    Because it's Ann Arbor, there are many vegetarian options. You can't miss the shiny metal exterior, and will most likely leave with a story. Try the Hippie Hash, a mixture of potatoes, vegetables and cheese. Can be an interesting adventure at night.

    Daily 24 hours·$4-7

32. EatThai restaurant

    No Thai! South U

    It has quickly become one of the most popular restaurants on campus. Pad Thai is excellent, so expect crowds during lunchtime and dinnertime on the weekends.

    Mon-Sat 11AM-10PM, Sun noon-10PM·$8 main, $4 sides

33. Eat

    Bagel Fragel

    The only place left in town where you can buy fragels, a delicacy that was created at the (now defunct) Bagel Factory here in Ann Arbor. It's best to go early and get them piping hot.

    6:30AM–3PM daily

34. Eat

    Mediterrano

    Specializing in the cuisines of the Mediterranean, with appetizers, soups, salads, pasta, seafood, steaks, and regional Mediterranean main courses. Try their tortilla de camarones and Moroccan seabass fufarran. The complimentary taramosalata is excellent, and they're justifiably proud of their bright green extra-virgin olive oil, which you can also buy at the restaurant.

    Mon-Thu 11AM-10PM, Fri 11AM-11PM, Sat noon-11PM, Sun 10:30AM-9PM·$11-23

35. Eat

    Metzger's

    Traditional German cuisine since 1928. Appetizers, soups, salads, seafood, chicken, American main courses, wursts and platters, sandwiches, German side dishes, desserts, beers and spirits. Traditional German main courses include sauerbraten, rouladen, schnitzel, cabbage rolls and chicken livers.

    Mon-Wed 11AM-9PM, Thu-Sat 11AM-10PM, Sun 11AM-8PM·$7-24

36. Eat

    Paesano's

    Family-owned Italian restaurant featuring appetizers, salads, pasta, Italian main courses, desserts, and an award-winning selection of Italian wines. Try their rigatoni with country greens, sausage and hot peppers.

    Mon-Thu 11AM-10PM, Fri 11AM-midnight, Sat noon-midnight, Sun noon-10PM·$10-23

37. Eat

    Rich JC

    Korean food in a casual diner-style setting, and the only place in town where you can get pot bing su (a dessert of ice cream, shaved ice, tropical fruits, sweet beans, rice cake and flavored syrup) in warm weather.

    Mon-Fri 10:30AM-8:30PM, Sat 11AM-8:30PM; closed Sun·$5-9

38. Eat

    Seoul Garden

    The only Korean place in Ann Arbor where you can have Korean-style galbi grilled at your table. Ban-chan (side dishes) are authentic Korean style, and group tables (4-60) available. Wider selection of food such as galbi, galbi-jjim, boiled mixed seafood, bulgogi, and tofu-kimchi.

    Mon-Fri 11:30AM-10PM, Sat noon-10:30PM, Sun noon-10PM·$12-25

39. Eat

    Tuptim

    Housed in an old Long John Silver's, Tuptim quickly became a local favorite for its high quality Thai cuisine.

    Tue 5PM-9:30PM, Wed-Sat 11AM-9:30PM, Sun noon-9PM, closed Mon·$10-15

40. Eat

    Weber's Inn

    Featuring prime rib, steaks, seafood and an award-winning wine cellar since 1937. Appetizers, soups, salads, main courses, pasta and desserts. Sunday breakfast brunch served from 9:30AM-1PM for $9.25.

    Mon-Thu 6:30AM-10PM, Fri 6:30AM-11:30PM, Sat 8AM-11:30PM, Sun 8AM-9PM·$14-35

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