AKA Sushi

I don't know what happened, but for whatever reason this place has turned into a crazy busy college…read moretown kind of bar on some of the weekends. Mostly extended weekends when everyone is back in town to see family and friends. During the day, week, and a lot of weekends, it's just your typical less populated dive. They only accept cash, so you have to be prepared for that, but the drinks are ridiculously cheap and they don't skimp on the pour to make up for it. Cocktails... not really their specialty. This place is used to beer drinking regulars and people who want their liqueur straight up. They'll make you one, just don't have high expectations because this is not that kind of bar. There is a pool table and bar food. No full kitchen so the menu isn't overly impressive, but booze is more of their specialty. The staff is older and can be kind of crotchety, but that's usually if it's one of the crazy nights that all these young kids randomly show up. They weren't that kind of bar, I don't think the staff knows why these kids keep coming back, and they are slowly learning to embrace it. If you're a laid back person, looking for a cheap drink and a random conversation with a stranger at the bar, this is your kind of place. I've met some really off the wall folks and the regulars can keep you entertained for hours if you strike up a conversation with one... don't expect half of their tales to be true, but enjoy the ride.

Ambiance is nice for a small spot. In town for a few days and had been told about this space in the…read morepast so I decided to visit. Bartender seemed personable and attentive. Didn't get to try the food, but I'm sure it'd have been good. Whenever I'm back around I'll definitely come back!

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Great neighborhood bar. If you leave here a stranger it's your own fault!

The Hunt Club

2.3(118 reviews)

1.3 mi

I never thought you could ruin a steak but was proven wrong. Not much good I can say about the…read morefood but the server was nice. They changed the name of the Restaurant to Sullivan's

Not sure why the new name doesn't have their own page, but I e given Sullivan a couple chances and…read moreit's just not getting better. Anything fried was acrid, like the oil was old. I got a crispy chicken club, which I assumed would come on toasted bread, instead it was a bun and the dressing made it a soggy mess. I really wanted to love the waffle fries, but the taste was just bad, bitter/acrid yuck.

Decor

Chicken salad plate.

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Atlas Restaurant & Bar

4.3(114 reviews)

14.5 mi

This place is awesome! Not only did we have an excellent meal, but at the end of it I had left my…read morecredit card at the restaurant. I called there two days afterwards, and they said they had it in a safe, and they would mail it back to me. I would just like to give a shout out to Heather, the manager, and Autumn, the coworker, for being so kind and making sure that I was able to receive my credit card back. Thank you very much.

The place was crowded but found a place at the bar Service was exceptional and the food yummy…read more Ordered some drinks and pad thai and asian brussel sprouts salad The portions are huge and had plenty of leftovers They had live music and also have a little shop full of cute things

41.5 mi•Downtown Ypsilanti

Booth at atlas

Chicken sandwich

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Tart cherry and ginger NA drink

Bitter Truth

4.0(22 reviews)

Hands down 10/10 experience. This place is amazing! Hands…read moredown the best place to eat in Ypsilanti! Trust me, I've been to nearly every food establishment here in Ypsilanti. The food is amazing. Please try to the burnt ends and brussel sprouts! The staff were amazing and we were lucky enough to meet the owner who was the most down to earth and made sure our experience was perfect from start to finish. The atmosphere is by far the most relaxing and upscale spaces I've been to in the greater Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor area.

Disappointing BBQ Experience We drove in from a few towns…read moreover, excited to try this spot because they're open late (until 11pm) and we were craving some solid BBQ. Unfortunately, it was a pretty disappointing visit overall. We ordered the DQ Pulled Pork and Brisket, and both came out cold with no flavor. The corn bread was okay, and the collard greens were surprisingly spicy -- not bad, just unexpected. We originally wanted the trifecta but they had already run out of ribs. So we went for two orders of burnt ends, expecting that rich, crispy texture. Instead, they were soft, smushy, and cold -- more like baby food than BBQ. Not good at all. The only standout dish was the corn cream cheese side -- warm, flavorful, and probably the best part of the meal. Also worth mentioning: the bartender was great -- super cool and clearly passionate. The place itself has a chill, loungey vibe, but it doesn't really feel like a true BBQ joint. Final thoughts: Burnt ends: Cold, soft, no bark -- total miss Pulled pork & brisket: Cold, bland Collard greens: Spicy, but decent Corn cream cheese: Delicious Vibe: Cool, but not very BBQ-ish Service: Bartender was the highlight Wish we could've had the food to match the energy. Hopefully they can tighten things up, especially on the basics.

Ping Pong

Intriguing drinks

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Cool ambiance

Enchanted Forest Bar and Grill and Banquet Hall

2.4(27 reviews)

4.0 mi

Well we brought our friends there last night, and it was horrible, from minimal A/C and flies…read morehanging around the table to a poor select of drinks, the shawarmas had no sauce, and it was supposed to come with a side of fries, it came with 10 fries on the plate that were soggy from old oil! The waitress apologized but it was embarrassing for her and us. Never will I go back there! I don't know if they just changed names or owners but it was not the food and service it was when It was the Emerald Forest! Be aware!

The service and ambiance were good here. Could be a really fun place but the food was just…read moremediocre. I had the French Onion soup which had an okay flavor but the croutons soaked up most of the soup. My Iceberg Wedge did not have any green pepper or blue cheese crumbles as advertised on the menu. The blue cheese dressing was subpar. The other person in my party had the Chicken Shawarma which was also just okay. The chicken was not at all flavorful as would be expected. The server also forgot to bring the salad.

Enchanted Forest Bar and Grill and Banquet Hall

Iceberg Wedge Salad

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Ribeye steaks

Love, Pasta

4.7(37 reviews)

4.9 mi

Wonderful food and service!! The Caesar Salad was exceptional! Hey serve a type of mushroom pasta…read morethat's out of this world! We highly recommend.

Don't let the storefront location fool you. Believe the hype! The server was attentive and the food…read morewas so flavorful. We had the Chicken Parm, the Mushroom Pasta, and the cheese bread. We would definitely order the entrees again! The chicken was moist and the pasta was perfectly cooked and the sauce tasted like fresh tomatoes. It was not heavy. The mushroom and sun-dried tomato pasta in a white sauce tasted of garlic and Parmesan. It was not heavy. We split the Lemon Curd dessert. My word, talk about lemon tang, in a delicious way! We'll be back!

Paper Plane and Burrata

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Esquire Bar

4.2(9 reviews)

33.7 mi

Met some friends at Esquire Bar last night and had the best time. It was our first time in a gay…read morebar, and the people were so friendly. The exterior doesn't look like much, but the interior was inviting, the ambience was great, and the decorations were fantastic! Great place to gather, and it definitely has a "Cheers" feel to it.

Great place for a crazy night, especially during the weekends, the crowd is always very fun and…read morelively. One of my all time favorite spots

All decked out for Halloween!

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CC's Classic Lounge

3.0(2 reviews)

2.0 mi

The service the bartender is absolutely rude no smile or anything. Unaware they have a special made…read morebloody mary and thought I would get normal one with vodka and wasn't told it's different. she was very rude when I said I didn't like it and said I didn't have to tell you. I understand she didn't have to the way she said it. We play there Sunday nights sometime and everytime we are there she is very rude.

The owners, staff, and even regulars at CC's are second to none. A sweet spot hidden in between 2…read moreconey shops, they offer good food, good times, great music, and great people. When our son was murdered last week, owners Charlie and Rachel Cummings brought food and love into our home. They fed all of our family in mourning without accepting a dime in return. We didn't ask for that. That's just who they are. Our remaining son and daughter love spending time at CC's, where they are safe and loved....and they can rock out and enjoy a drink with the best people in town. Thank you so much and may God bless you.

Darts available. Sunday High Life is a $1

Double Cheese Burger! Dressed Deluxe.

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Guacamole and Chips! Made in house currently available on Wednesday and Thursday!

Klavon's Pizzeria & Pub

4.4(310 reviews)

5.7 mi

The food is good for sure. Majority of staff friendly,…read moreoutgoing and helpful. A few things that if addressed would be great....prices are a bit steep, almost to dark in the room (VERY difficult to see/read menu), put lighting on tables if going to keep that dark / and charging for ranch dressing for dipping sauce for already pricey pizza and offered by wait staff ??? Crazy and greedy imo $$$. Be great if tall and short size cocktails be offered $5/$10, especially in Bloody Mary's...and in the bloody Mary's olives, small tomato, and a dill gherkins, get rid of the dill pickle skin is too tough too even bite through and ditch the big ol' pepper (a waste as most people don't like them). All menu items about 10% overpriced, good food but then you also expect your patrons to add a 20-25% gratuity on top of the already inflated check total Can definitely recommend the food, but a few issues addressed would make the place a 5 star rating imo.

Wonderful waitress , friendly , helpful and fast service she was the best and adorable food was…read moregreat as usual!!

Bar

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Red top

Robin's Roost

4.0(8 reviews)

1.0 mi

Great place to "hide out" :) When you're looking for an inexpensive way to get some quality social…read moretime in with a very diverse crowd, this is the place. While they do have a menu, most regulars order whatever that days special is. The hamburgers (Monday) and tacos (Tuesday, duh) are an incredible value, as are the mixed drinks. The TouchTunes jukebox takes center stage here. If you don't like loud music that's at least a decade old, this may not be your place.

Nice dive bar next to Roxy Cafe. If you read my reviews, you know that I love the dives. This place…read morehas the cheap drinks and a pool table. Crazy food specials like cheeseburgers for $1.25, 3 tacos for $2.00,and many more dazzling daily specials. The place is small but it is a fun time old school neighborhood bar. totally worth a visit. Go there.

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Martin W.

6 years ago

They've screwed up my order 3 times in the last 5 visit. When you call to complain, they offer to comp you for the part of the order they messed up. They give you the third degree, as if you're scamming them instead of complaining about their screwup. The second time I got a comp, they remade the order and screwed it up again on the remake! The guy at the counter attempted to argue it with me and then asked me to sign in the comp book for another comp. I had absolutely no problems here from July of 2020 to January of 2021. Not sure what changed since then. But if this happens again, we won't come in anymore. I should have been offered extra food on the remake, not argued with. Especially when I make a 30 minute round trip drive to pick up a carry out. read more

Chase F.

4 months ago

Wow! Got instantly seated as soon as we arrived!! Our waiter was amazing and took our drink orders right away! Quick as can be we got our drinks in 1 minute! Amazing timing because I was thirsty! As soon as she set down our drinks she took our food orders. We were pretty hungry so we got an Angry Bird, Rice (without the seasoning), and the Chicken Tempura Appetizer and Roll. As I was typing the last sentence our rice out steaming! 11 minutes AKA! Amazing time to get all of our food! 5 stars AkA!! Amazing service and Ambiance! Have a good day to everyone out there having some AKA Sushi! read more

Julie J.

15 years ago

My husband and I went for the first time today, and it is far better than our "regular" sushi restaurant in Ann Arbor. We had a Shrimp Tempura roll and one of the California rolls. The shrimp was so very good with tons of shrimp and they were BIG. The California roll had a very large piece of crab meat and some yummy crunchy veggies. We will definitely go back again!! A+++++ read more

Amanda E.

10 years ago

I started ordering rolls to go for lunch and they hooked me! I have been dining there for dinner after they renovated the space & it looks so good! Always love my food & dining experience. Stephanie is our server when we come and we love her. She is always attentive and friendly. read more

Andrea C.

11 years ago

So nice to have a place in Jackson to eat sushi! Really amazing too because they do such a great job! The Volcano is my favorite. My husband isn't a fan, so it's a place I rally with the girlfriends. We all love it! Great quality ingredients and great service. read more

Joe B.

15 years ago

A real favorite. Looked up the closest sushi restaurant to my area and found AKA the food is fresh and exciting the staff and service is amazing. The atmosphere is also hip and cozy. Now make it a point to head to AKA at least once a month. read more

Katie P.

9 years ago

The best sushi off I-94. We stop here every time we travel back from DTW Airport. The ginger salad dressing is so good I could drink it with a straw. Fresh, delicious, tons of options! Service is fast (during the week) and fantastic! read more

Mallak I.

5 years ago

It is so yummy I love it the service was great they gave a good portion of food though for some people it might be too much money but really it wasn't maybe about 8-14 dollars for each sushi thing but you get a food portion. read more

Richard M.

8 years ago

Every time I eat at Alki sushi I close my eyes and could swear I am in Japantown in San Francisco. Yes there is a section of SF that's Japantown and AKA Sushi could hold their own there. This place is a Jackson gem. read more

Wendy C.

13 years ago

Very good sushi! I've been to Japan several times and I've had sushi and these folks are the best I've had here yet! If you're in town, you must stop and try AKA. Get the Crunch Munch 2! read more

Seth M.

3 years ago

the best food in jackson mi, the sushi has my mouth watering for more, me & my fiancé go there a lot & only there.., nice ppl & great service & delicious drinks read more

Ian M.

15 years ago

We eat a lot of sushi everywhere we go, and this is the best we've ever had. It's become our gold standard. The staff is very professional: friendly and smart. read more

Mike W.

6 years ago

Amazing food, great staff. I'm not sushi guy but I loved it there. The staff are always moving and you dont feel like an inconvenience to them. Will repeat read more

Stephanie H.

6 years ago

Staff is always friendly and food is delicious. I enjoy the ability to sit at the sushi bar and watch them making the rolls (probably a precovid activity.) read more

Krista G.

14 years ago

Amazing sushi! Great atmosphere, small, but still a great dining experience. Wide variety of sushi choices for the beginner or experienced sushi eater. read more

Alayah M.

13 years ago

It's good sushi but the service now thus a different story. ITS AMAZING! You should promote Courtney Beach at the Jackson Mi AKA sushi she is AMAZING! read more

Richard B.

9 years ago

Great place to eat fresh sushi. The rolls are tender and large. The fish is very fresh and tastes great. I will definitely come back for more soon. read more

Delda H.

8 years ago

Best sushi will find anywhere to Michigan I don't have to drive 40 miles to Ann Arbor anymore to get a good meal service is excellent as well read more

Libbi A.

10 years ago

The staff is very helpful and the changes they have made and continue making are AMAZING! Jackson is seriously too good for this place!

Steven R.

6 years ago

AKAmazing, we never miss this place when we're in Jackson, insanely good food, fresh, great value, not enough good to say about it!

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