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4.4
Awesome(1021)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary american • Ann Arbor
Booked 17 times today
Nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Ann Arbor, Café Zola is a culinary gem celebrated for its exceptional Mediterranean cuisine. With menus inspired by a rich tapestry of European and Mediterranean flavors, Café Zola brings authentic tastes to life with dishes that include Turkish recipes and other regional delights. Guests rave about the “delicious” food, with particular highlights like the “Turkish eggs” and “wild mushroom avocado toast with a poached egg - no regrets!” The restaurant’s commitment to sourcing fresh, high-quality ingredients from local farms ensures that each dish is as “fantastic” and “unique” as it is flavorful.
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3.8
Excellent(7)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary american • Ann Arbor
Adjacent to The Kensington Hotel, Relish Restaurant and Bar provides an inviting, relaxed, light and airy atmosphere serving classic American mains with house smoked fare for breakfast and dinner. For breakfast, let us start your day with our mouthwatering pancakes or one of four specialty Benedicts. After 4, we are the place to go when you crave a Cajun Pasta or freshly sliced brisket for dinner smoked daily by Chef Doug Oates.Located on South State near I-94, Briarwood Mall and the Big House.Come to Relish, enjoy a relaxing meal and taste the best smoked BBQ in Ann Arbor
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4.6
Exceptional(459)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary american • Ann Arbor
At Taste, origin matters. We first source our ingredients within a 200 mile radius, giving preference to Michigan vendors. This allows us to bring fresh, high quality components into the kitchen and to develop relationships with local farmers. We source our seafood direct-from-dock and rotate these selections based on quality and availability.We are passionate about our food and our service. Our menu reflects the season and showcases our chef's ambition to build creative yet accessible dishes.The perfect bite paired with the perfect sip can truly elevate any meal. We have carefully curated our wine list to accompany our cuisine. Taste's signature craft cocktail menu represents our ever expanding spirit selection and our dedication to using the freshest ingredients even in our drinks.
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4.7
Exceptional(1659)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary american • Ann Arbor
Booked 16 times today
Carlyle Grill in Ann Arbor is a beloved destination for comfort food enthusiasts, offering a delightful array of home-style dishes crafted with exceptional regional ingredients. The restaurant prides itself on its "outstanding cooking," with diners consistently praising the generous portions and the "most consistent quality cooking" in Ann Arbor. The cozy, inviting atmosphere, enhanced by warm mahogany accents and flagstone columns, makes every visit feel like a comforting retreat. Whether you're enjoying their sublime parmesan whitefish or the delectable French onion soup, Carlyle Grill delivers an authentic and satisfying dining experience that keeps guests coming back for more.
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  • Dan
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •13 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    We enjoyed the Valentine’s menu, especially the fig and Stilton & braised carrots starters and the Cid special! James was super attentive and we’re glad he works for Zola! Nice to see him these past several years taking care of us.
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    Cafe ZolaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Ann Arbor
    4.4
  • Philip
    Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    I had lobster risotto and my lovely wife had the sirloin. Both were fantastic and our server, Sheridan was top notch. We thought the price for both service and food was in line. We will definitely be back. We really enjoyed ourselves. Thanks for a great valentines dinner.
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    Relish RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Ann Arbor
    3.8
  • Nia
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Had a wonderful experience. Dinner was delicious and the service I have to say was excellent. Marina was very attentive, polite, and happy. It was busy since it was Valentine’s night but Marina was on top of it all. Looking forward to coming back and must have Marina as our server.
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    Carlyle GrillPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Ann Arbor
    4.7
  • Kat
    Toronto / Ontario •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Came here for the second consecutive year to celebrate my birthday tonight. Our second visit was just as delicious and enjoyable as our first. We got the beet salad, halloumi, their flatbread special, bucatini and the walleye. Every single dish had amazing flavour and decent portions. They also gave me a little birthday dessert which was a really nice way to end the meal. The cocktails were also really good-especially “I yam what I yam” was super unique and truly so tasty! Cant wait to come back next year!
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    Selden StandardPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Detroit
    4.8
  • A2dinerVIP
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •135 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Jan 9, 2025
    We love Taste. And were disappointed in the menu change. We anticipated having the mussels, grilled salmon and monkfish, risotto appetizer. They have changed to a tapas style menu with many cold or warm, not hot, items. Odd to start in January. Everything was well prepared as can be expected from Taste yet not the full flavor we were accustomed to. Definitely healthy fare. Atmosphere and service remains top notch.
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    Taste KitchenPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Ann Arbor
    4.6
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