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    4.1 (1k reviews)
    Closed 3:00 pm - 10:00 PM
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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    Almendras Y Pina; bruleed pineapple,goat cheese,Marcona almond,grilled crostini's.
    Michael R.

    Having date night before a show at Hill Auditorium. Aventura is in our rotating circle of favorite venues in Ann Arbor. This is a great venue with a cozy, upscale and lively atmosphere. Charlie our server greeted us, was pleasant and very attentive. We started with the Almendras Y Pina, bruleed pineapple,goat cheese, marconi almond a grilled crostini's. OMG, the sweetness of the pineapple with the caramelization had amazing flavor. We then moved onto the Croquetas; Serrano ham with béchamel, hazelnut romesco. These tasty little morsels had a nice crunchy coating, flavorful, creamy and fluffy filling. Lastly, we chose the Gambas; prawns, garlic, arbol chili served with baguettes. The prawns were good, but not our favorite of the three dishes. Overall would definitely recommend checking out Aventura if you're in Ann Arbor. Great food, craft cocktails and experience.

    Specialty cocktail: bell peppers vodka with citrus. It was AMAZINGLY delicious and so refreshing
    Tiffany Z.

    So glad to be back! This time we sat in the center of the restaurant and that was kind of a bummer. There's no decor and it's dark and the chairs are not comfortable. Service was great! We celebrated a bday and my cousin got a churros- which was TO DIE FOR! Soft and crunchy, melt in your mouth. Nice cinnamon and sugar with a dark chocolate ganache dip. Great combo of sweet and savory! We had the blue tuna tapa and it was soft and delicate. We shared but I really think it's a one person dish. The steak with romesco sauce tapas was OK but not my favorite. The meat was too chewy for me. Good size to share The tiny starters: glazed pineapple on goat cheese crostini was good but not worth re-ordering. Yes- shareable. The star is the oxtail paella!! Wow, rich, crunch, juicy and the vinegar from the peppers was a great compliment. Good drinks and wine selections. Next time I'll stick with the seafood selections and the oxtail paella.

    Olive appetizer
    Ainsley E.

    Been here a number of times over the years but never reviewed. Managed a reservation on a Saturday at 5pm and the place was already packed. Service was a bit slow. The folks at the host stand couldn't be bothered to be particularly engaged or friendly. It was kind of off-putting to be completely ignored as a guest of a business. Food was good! The patatas bravas are a must. The combo of the potatoes (fried perfectly), sauce, and egg, do something truly magical. The brussel sprouts are quite good, as are the wrapped figs. Olives are good if you like those and pickled things. This particular combination of food was not quite enough for two; we could have ordered one more dish. My apple mocktail didn't have a ton of flavor -- tasted kind of watered down. I'd get something different next time.

    Caitlyn S.

    The tapas are the star here, and the paella is decent. It is a bit expensive for what it is worth though. We found the service to be pretty good, and it is a nice spot for a date night. Get the patatas bravas with egg and the croquettes (truffle one is best). We did unfortunately have to wait a really long time past our reservation time for a seat, so keep that in mind if you have plans after.

    Mj J.

    What a fun time in A2 checking out a new spot. My friend suggested meeting up at Aventura for Happy Hour. It's a quaint chic restaurant serving up Spanish fare. The Happy Hour menu was quite extensive with tapas style items to try and beverages are discounted from 3-6pm. We enjoyed sharing many things off the menu. The food was very tasty and the sauces blended perfectly with each dish. I really enjoyed my cocktails, too! This is most certainly a fun spot to try!

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    We started with happy hour, the drinks were good. They apparently gave our tapas to someone else so it took a while to get that sorted. They comped the apps. We then went to our table and enjoyed several tapas. The restaurant was busy because a concert was starting soon. It has a cute vibe. Servers were polite and refilled my water without me asking.

    Paella Americana
    Kamryn A.

    Haven't been here in years and it is just as I remember! Food is always good and service is quick. The croquettes were perfectly salty and creamy inside! The steak skewers were great and super tender. Not pictured are the most fabulous churros with caramel and chocolate-- I could eat these every day! The restaurant was quiet since we went on a weekday but I'm sure it is busy on weekends. Ann Arbor must go!

    PULPO EN SU TINTA Gambas Al Ajillo
    Suliyat O.

    We went to Aventura on a Sunday evening in summer and they were able to seat us - I was pleased by this! Even though it was busy, we were still able to get a nice seat in the main dining area. We might have ordered the paella because that's what they are most known for ... but this requires an advanced order of at least 40 mins (on a less busy night). My friend and I were on a slight time limit, so we decided to skip the paella and order some tapas instead. Of course we order the batatas bravas (a must have and classic) and then we chose two other tapas at random; We also ordered the PULPO EN SU TINTA (baby octopus on top of squid ink (very interesting, not our favorite but interesting presentation) and the Gambás (grilled and seasoned shrimp (we loved this). The service was great, but we were expecting all three tapas to arrive at the same time. Instead we received each tapa plate at a different time - seemed like 20 mins between each plate... by the time the last plate arrived at our table, the food was already cold. The restaurant is beautiful; there are dimmed lights throughout the restaurant, giving it a cool and intimate vibe - very good place for a romantic date or fancy night out with friends or solo. One thing I wasn't a fan of and that I noticed when we got up from the table to find the bathroom is that the tables/chairs are positioned pretty close to each other in some areas and this makes it hard to move and flow around the restaurant. Overall, nice restaurant and wished I got to try one of the paellas!

    Pulpo & Tortilla Espanola
    Katie W.

    Stellar visit to Aventura every time I'm in town! Wonderful happy hour deals at the bar. Great, friendly service!

    Croquetas De Bacalao.
    Christa K.

    Had a nice dinner at Aventura a couple weeks ago. We came in on a Wednesday evening with no reservations- luckily we were able to get a table without waiting. The restaurant itself is beautiful and I loved the look of the bar. Our server was great and explained the menu making some recommendations. We decided on the Brussels, papas, mushroom balls, dates, and the chicken paella. We also ordered wine and beer. The tapas were all delicious but we especially enjoyed the dates and potatoes with egg on top. I think next time we would skip the paella and just stick with more tapas. Only other negative was it was a bit loud- tables were close and sound traveled through the space. Would visit again!

    SEÑORITO mahi-mahi, calamari, prawns, garlic, sofrito
    Ayatt F.

    Love this place! First time here with a group of ladies and it was great! The service was quick and amazing! Server was great and recommend amazing items! The food was great and full of flavor! P

    We loved this wine. Perfect red that didn't give me a headache.
    Shelley A.

    I always love coming here for dinner. We tried some new things on the menu so I thought I would update my reviews. New and notable...I'd love to have again: FLOR DE ALCACHOFA artichoke, salt cured egg yolk, lemon, anchovy aioli $13 POLLO A LA PARRILLA seared crispy chicken, red wine sauce, salsa verde, baby carrots Half...$32 I'm also noting that I liked the Boston Madeira today better than the New York. We usually get the churros and given that they are so rich, I think the zing in the Boston would have been a nice complement to the churros. The New York put the churros into the "too much sweets" category. I also loved the pictured wine with our meal. We often struggle because I often get a headache with red wine, and this one was delicious and didn't give me a headache. A perfect selection for a Pinot noir lover. Wahoo!! As always, the service was outstanding and the meal was perfectly paced. Thanks again for a marvelous experience!

    Joyce L.

    Reservations: I would recommend getting reservations since this is a main street restaurant. Ambiance: very spacious and the vibe is cozy and the interior design is spot on. Service: The service is always nice and I enjoy eating here. Food $$: This is a more tapas style so I would get the seafood paella and then get some tapas to compliment the main entree. Audience: Solo Trip [ ] Family Friendly [X] Friends [X] Date Spot [X] Recommendations/tips: Overall, they have restaurant week deals but if you know what you like it might be a better choice!

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    Do you sell gift certificates?

    Do they take reservations for a group of 30 adults on Saturdays?

    Sorry I don't know but they are kind big place

    When is happy hour?

    Our Happy Hour is offered throughout the entire restaurant Monday though Friday from 3pm to 6pm and at the bar only Sunday through Thursday from 10pm to midnight!

    # Asking for a recommendation on the dish? - What is the portion size of Seafood Paella? -…

    Hi John! Last time I went, it was just my significant other and I and we ordered the veggie paella. There was plenty of food for the two of us (and he can eat!) with some leftover! It's a pretty big portion so you should be okay with two people… 

    Is this a kid ( ages 8 and 10) friendly place for dinner?

    Note that I don't have any kids of my own so I'm just guessing but I would say it is not. I don't think they have any kid-specific features and it's a bit too mature and formal (which is not to say that it is actually formal). And despite being a… 

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    4.3
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    My friend had high praise for Spencer, so I was excited to try it out when I was in Ann Arbor. My…read morefriends and I arrived 10 min before they opened for brunch and there was no wait, though the restaurant filled up quickly behind us. The space is rustic and simple, with fresh cut flowers on the tables. A majority of the walls were occupied by floor to ceiling racks of wine, as that is their award-winning product. Their brunch menu changes weekly and is extremely tight and cohesive. My party ordered the entire food menu sans olives (2/3rds of us don't like them), and two plates of the potato pelmeni. My thoughts below: Amaro Apertivo: mocktail based on the namesake dessert wine. This tasted like candy but not too sweet, and we enjoyed it a lot. Lovage soda: Google told me that lovage is an herb that tastes like citrus and celery. I am a huge fan of drinks with a twist, and I'd say that celery is a pretty big one! 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    Staff was wonderful Business was beautiful inside and clean…read moreFood was good i'd come here again, i went with my coworker and got the fish tacos

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