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    Bitter Truth

    3.9 (21 reviews)

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    Beautiful bar
    Andrea D.

    First! Free street parking? Yes, please. Second = beautiful bar. Luke was a great bartender & good conversationalist. The food (triple + Mac and cheese) was very good!!! Wish they had a few more side options.

    Renee W.

    My coworkers and I were looking for a bite to eat for lunch and came across Bitter Truth here on yelp. We were a bit confused when we first walked in because it looked like an empty bar, but soon found out they do serve lunch. A bit sketchy being the only ones in there for lunch. Turns out they recently started serving lunch, which explains why it was so empty. Our food was pretty good. The chicken was a bit dry. Note - if you by chance get the Cobb salad, it's a shareable item. Wish we were there in the evening so I could have enjoyed a cocktail! Would return if I was in the area. Loved the ambience!

    barbecuterie board was definitely something i'd get again!
    Meg G.

    Came here for our anniversary; got the barbecuterie board along with entrees & a couple of drinks & WOW, the drinks paired with the food was top notch. The ambiance was amazing as well. Loved not feeling rushed by service while still feeling catered to. We'll definitely be back in the future.

    Intriguing drinks
    Radhika R.

    I returned for a formal dinner, and was very happy. We were well taken care of by Aaron . We started with the ginger beer, which was sharp and sweet, with the perfect amount of fizz. We started with the cornbread and roasted Brussels. Best cornbread I've ever had; moist, sweet and warm with amazing butter. The Brussels were perfectly browned and balanced with a hint of vinegar and pepitas. We ordered the barbecuterie board as a main. I highly recommend it! It was an assortment of pure yummies. Everything from burnt ends, pork belly, pimento cheese, crackers, poached pear and smoked pineapple...I could have eaten 2! I will definitely return to try the Cornish hen, arugula salad and brisket sandwich.

    I'm really hoping that whoever owns this establishment looks at these reviews. Now, the cocktails were so amazing. But our reservation was at 8. Tell me why we didn't get our soft pretzel appetizer until 8:55? Who wants to sit there for a full hour with an empty stomach? There was only about 5-6 occupied tables and then the bar. We were so hungry.. then our main course, which came out with the appetizer, was disappointing. The beans and fries were good but the brisket was incredibly dry, cold, and had the texture of a dog treat. I'll be back here for drinks but I'm really hoping the staff here can make some improvements before I even attempt to order food again.

    Barbecuterie platter and Whiskey Sour
    Abby V.

    My husband and I came for dinner this evening for our anniversary and wow! I think we found our new go-to date night location. The vibe is so comfortable yet elegant. The barbecue was amazing -- we had the duo, the barbecuterie platter, and the Brussels sprouts and would get them all again. The portions were generous and the prices crazy reasonable. I loved the amaretto sour so much I went back for seconds. On top of that, the service was excellent. The owner, Sean, is so knowledgeable and quality oriented, and a nice dude to boot. 10/10 -- a fantastic establishment

    KJ Kameeca M.

    Unexpected surprise walking in the door. Gorgeous colors, accent pieces, beautiful sitting area and the atmosphere was amazing, decor and the drinks were so good

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    What an incredible place. The interior is immaculate and the food and drinks are delicious! Must stop by while you're in Ypsilanti.

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    Bellflower

    4.6
    (219 reviews)
    0.1 mi
    $$

    I've dined at bellflower multiple times and I've only had great experiences at the restaurant. For…read morethis instance, I came to celebrate my boyfriend's birthday. We were escorted to our table by our lovely host, and when we arrived at our table in the back of the restaurant, there was a cute "happy birthday" table card waiting for us. This was incredibly thoughtful and a nice touch for our celebration dinner. Also, I love how this restaurant is decorated - the art work, the furniture, and plants - all come together to create a welcoming, cozy, warm atmosphere for any dining experience. I also love how the menu continuously rotates and highlights fresh produce from local suppliers. We both ordered a different dish and shared, plus we had some leftovers, so the portions are very generous. We also tried some of the oysters with vinaigrette they were fresh and delicious. To conclude our dinner, we were gifted with a DELIGHTFUL banana pudding with a scoop of ice cream and a candle to make a wish (though our wish for a wonderful meal and dining experience was throughly satisfied already ) Thanks again for a great time bellflower!

    Fantastic meals and outstanding service! The ambience was very welcoming. We were two couples and…read moreshared the starters - plenty for four people. The salad was fresh and well dressed - simple but good. The second starter was sardine tin. Very very good. Not overly fishy and the garnishes served with it were perfect. For mains which are enough to share, one was the trout! Absolutely well seasoned and crispy. It is served whole and butterflied. We changed the side to the house vegetable. OMG these sautéed garden veggies were the best! The other main was a Japanese curry dish. Here is why the five starting dropped to a four. It was just ok. We would not order again. For dessert we had the bread pudding- another star for the night! To the owner, terrific staff. Everyone we engaged in, were positive and knowledgeable. They are a great team! Looking forward to a second visit!

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    Bar and seating
    Pork cutlet sandwich- outstanding!
    Pork cutlet sandwich- outstanding!
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    Thompson & Co

    Thompson & Co

    4.1
    (228 reviews)
    0.5 mi
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    Stopped in for lunch. Kitty was an absolute delight. She was kind, hilarious, and checked in with…read moreus just enough. Our lunches were delicious, save room for the beignets! The place is gorgeous, lots of seating but didn't feel overwhelming.

    This is one of two places that take reservations downtown and was near the festival we were…read moreattending at Riverside Park. We arrived approximately 15 minutes before our reservations and were seated immediately in the sparsely filled restaurant. Their air conditioning was refreshing after a long day in the sun. Their menu has a Louisiana flair, so I ordered the chicken-and-sausage gumbo and had their étouffée as my main course. The dishes are very similar in content, except that the étouffée included crawfish and shrimp and came with two pieces of bread. Both were very good, but we're a little light on the Cajun spices. I enjoyed a soft parade pint of beer from their vast craft beer and wine menu. Others in my party of five enjoyed their salad with a protein pizza and a cheeseburger. They have low-top, high-top, booth, and bar seating, along with outdoor patio seating. Full bar. The interior has a knotty wood finish with a somewhat industrial feel. The building used to hold Civil War barracks. Clean restrooms. Excellent service. Pricey. Parking can be difficult. They have posted 3% surcharge fee that references fast-rising expenses. They do not charge a credit card fee, so I guess it balances out. I would recommend.

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    Outdoor porch
    Grilled Salmon Sandwich with side salad
    Grilled Salmon Sandwich with side salad
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    Rabbit Hole

    Rabbit Hole

    4.4
    (26 reviews)
    7.5 mi

    Came here w a friend over the weekend and the drinks were so good!…read more The vibe gave club and also casual bar depending on where you were! It was really good and such a fun time! Bartenders were so nice and they took our glasses when we were done :)

    Ann Arbor is always such an interesting spot for a night out. During the school year, the streets…read moreare teeming with college kids bouncing around, which of course is what you would expect from a great college town. What I do love about Ann Arbor is that they balance out the drunk haunts of young adults with great restaurants and high end bars for the people looking for more than a pitcher of cheap beer. Rabbit Hole is one of those spots. Down the same little alley way as Circ Bar, this underground bar is tucked away, stone hallways and open up and lead to different openings that provide seating, a dance floor and an amazingly stocked bar. If you like bourbon you will love this spot. Our bartender was fantastic, absolutely worked with me on working out a drink. I know I took a pic of an espresso martini, but my drink was made perfect also. Another nice surprise was that it wasn't some crazy price on the drink (I mean any crazier than other places and quite cheaper than around my home), especially for Ann Arbor. Walking away from the bar is a dance floor, and surrounding it are booths in a separate rooms and tables on a level up from the dance floor. There are also two hallways that lead to more booths and tables in different areas of the bar. As you can imagine this is a huge place. We came on a Friday and it wasn't very busy, but school is out and the weather had just broke so not surprising. I really enjoyed my time and the company I was with, and I would definitely go back.

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    Vaulted Substrate (Old fashioned)
    Vaulted Substrate (Old fashioned)
    Root interior
    Root interior
    Panax Lupa Bacca (Negroni)

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    C King &  Cafe

    C King & Cafe

    4.0
    (59 reviews)
    0.1 mi

    This intimate little Italian cafe is fabulous! We enjoyed…read moreour the ambience, cocktails, appetizers and pizza. This is a gem in Ypsi and we will definitely be going back.

    My review of this establishment is a little overdue. With that being said. I was meeting a friend…read moreof mine and she arrived first. When I got to the restaurant there were exactly 5 patrons in the building my friend, and 4 people sitting at a table by the door. My friend approached me at the door we hugged and returned to our table. Once we sat we instantly started a conversation and waited patiently for the waitress to come to our table. Again, the restaurant was not busy and usually in most places I've gone once all the people that are dining arrives the server usually returns. This unfortunately did not happen. We sat for roughly 20 minutes drinking water and reviewing the menu. There were some other people that came into the establishment and sat at the table next to us.The server took drinks to the table by the door which those people were already there and then proceeded to take the order of the people that sat next to my table despite coming in after my friend and I. Needless to say my friend and I left. Because the environment started to feel a bit racist. We sat there extremely patiently not being addressed one time after I joined my friend just to be blatantly ignored for the server to attend to only the white patrons in the building.

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    Ambiance
    Arugula salad
    Arugula salad
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