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    Common Grill

    4.1 (398 reviews)
    PriceyNew American
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Upscale
    Happy hour specials
    Good for groups

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    bree.  i didnt try this but was told it was great.
    Michelle F.

    i have reviewed Common Grill before and need to update since my last experience was not good. Well they sure have turned things around! We were celebrating a birthday so had a large party of 12. Our server was amazing! i am bummed i can't remember his name but he took excellent care of us. The lobster spring rolls are tasty. The oysters did not look great but i did not try those. They looked quite small. The tuscan pear salad was quite delicious. I had the shrimp and lobster fettuccine and really enjoyed it. The portion size was quite large so I have leftovers. The bread is back to amazing!!! The last time I was here a couple of years ago something had changed. Now it is back to the most delicious on the planet! They also made a great dirty martini. I also loved the fact that they let us bring in a birthday cake and even served it. It was quite busy on a Saturday night and i can see why. I can't wait to go back and try some other menu items!

    BBQ rib appetizer at the Common Grill.
    Homer M.

    You can't go wrong at the Common Grill! Many quality plates with excellent service. The open space venue has a distinguished vibe. When we are in the area, it's our go-to restaurant. The blackened steak salad was savory.

    Vanilla bean brûlée
    Kelsey I.

    Our server was attentive and excellent. The food was up quickly. They don't have a large menu, but there are things for most interests. I got the chicken Marsala and pear salad with Parmesan instead of bleu cheese. The salad was creative and yummy. The Marsala was just okay. I look forward to trying the soup sometime, they sounded yummy! We came on a Friday evening and it was a fun vibe, you can tell people enjoy meetups here. I loved that I could make a reservation and they got us in immediately when we were 5 mins early. I'm interested in trying more of the menu, but my initial thought was that's it's slightly overpriced and though good, maybe not as excellent as the price reflects. Overall I think we'll come back. The dessert menu looked amazing. The brûlée was pretty good, but not necessarily the best I've had in the area. Definitely scratched the itch though!

    Yummy!
    Leah D.

    First time visit in Chelsea, we stopped here for dinner after visiting a lavender farm. We were seated right away, it was slightly busy for a Tuesday evening. It's bigger inside than it looks from the outside with high ceiling and wooden floors and a bar in the middle. We had Morgan as our server, super friendly and on point with her service. My husband ordered the lobster egg rolls and demolished them! He had the mahi tacos with fries with sea salt and rosemary which we shared, they were delicious and crunchy! I had the Tuscan pear salad with grilled chicken, it's a great combination with the blue cheese, candied walnuts and the caramelized pears pushed it to the top. The chicken was perfectly cooked and seasoned. We ordered dessert to go, pistachio cheesecake! She said all desserts are made in house, I'd come again to try more if they're all as good as that cheesecake. The cocktail menu also looked enticing, will try that next time!

    Brown Butter Brussel Sprouts
    Chloe' H.

    Had a lovely dinner with my dad here. I tried two drinks off their spirit free cocktail list and enjoyed them both - the Hibiscus Lemonade was flavorful and not too sweet; the black tea soda was refreshing. The brown butter Brussels sprouts were so tasty - we cleared the plate. I got the Grilled Salmon Salad Santa Fe and it was really tasty but I thought the greens were a little dry so I requested an extra side of dressing. My dad got the blackened steak salad which he enjoyed. The tiramisu was super tasty - so glad we tried it. Our server was calm and kind - she was attentive without being overbearing and kept our table clear and drinks full. I had a great experience.

    Lobster spring rolls
    Stephanie G.

    Our second time here and it did not disappoint. We started with the lobster spring rolls, lots of lobster, crispy rolls and a spicy sauce - so good! The New England Clam Chowder soup was light and flavorful. I had the Goat Cheese Ravioli. They did not skip on the lobster and shrimp, the funk of the goat cheese with the lobster was a fantastic flavor combination. My husband had the Crab Carbonara - again tons of crab and well cooked noodles. Our only suggestions for improvement - put salt and pepper on the table, just in case someone needs it. Our waitress was attentive but not particular friendly or helpful (she got friendlier the longer we were there). We will be back again!

    First time here.
    Kevin G.

    Mixed review coming up. Have heard nothing but great things about this place. Years of high praise and kudos. Went for the first time on the 13th. 4 of us. Reservation at 5:15. Place was pretty slow. Got in a little early and greeted and seated right away. Our server was Morgan and she was very good at her job. Attentive, pleasant, and a sense of humor. So here we go. Pros: Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes- order them. Large and worth every penny. Grilled Salmon Salad Santa Fe- order it. Salmon grilled to your request and big enough for 2. New England Clam Chowda- try it. I have had better. This was very thin but it did have a lot of clams. Morgan- ask for her. She made the dinner well worth it. Very friendly. Fun to have a conversation with. Cons: The floor was very sticky. Very hard to move chairs. Hoping it was just do to wooden legs and the finish on the wooden floor. Noise- above average. We could carry on a conversation at 5:15 but once the Grill started to fill up it was hard to think. Fish and Chips- overpriced. Good but spend your money on something else. I can get this meal in the freezer section. Walleye- extremely disappointed. Very expensive for 3 small pieces of fish. The menu really needs to say that this is not a fillet Menu says walnut crusted so I thought it would be a nice sized fillet. Rice pilaf was dripping in liquid. I would say skip this dish unless you just like to spend money. Now, I would say that this is still a got to place in my book but I will be ordering something else. It is expensive but some of the menu items seem to worth it. We will see.

    Tuscan salad
    Suzanne B.

    A recent weekend meant a chance to try a new place. We had long wanted to check out the Common Grill in Chelsea, and finally had the chance to do so. Although it was a Sunday night, we were glad that we had made a reservation - the place was busy! We were promptly seated and had an attentive server throughout. I started with the Rosemary Hibiscus Mocktail, which was refreshing and not too sweet - would definitely recommend! Next came the Tuscan salad. Fresh ingredients, a light dressing and just a touch of sweet walnuts and goat cheese made it a unique and delicious start to the meal. We both ordered the Halibut, which we both were disappointed with. It was finished blackened, and seasoning and cooking overpowered the delicate natural flavor and flaky texture of the fish. Overall we enjoyed our meal and would be happy to return at some point.

    Hazelnut encrusted lake perch, wild rice pilaf, and spinach with a mezcal old fashioned
    Melissa P.

    This is the first time I've been here since they've been under new management. The service was wonderful. I don't recommend, but I did it, I walked in on my cell phone and sat at the bar. The staff brought the menu with a smile and allowed me some privacy to finish but was attentive to know I wanted to order before I finished my conversation. Ride of me but they were phenomenal! Everything came out in a very timely fashion allowing me time to eat my salad. Or at least as much as I wanted. The meal was so good. Salad, fish, and veg. I have no complaints. The restaurant itself is well lit, the decorations are not overbearing and the atmosphere inviting. I'm so lad I was able to give them another try! It's still a wonderful place to dine.

    Crab cake Benedict
    Jill H.

    Tried out brunch since they've expanded their offerings. Mimosas are a great blend with options between OJ, grapefruit, mango, etc. The crab cake Benedict and potatoes were really good. A bit expensive at $27 but less than $10 compared to the appetizer. The chicken and waffles also looked good but portion was quite small compared to what I'd expect for something as hardy as that dish. Service was outstanding, our server was polite and engaging. Would return in a heartbeat.

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    Been a favorite since it opened. Location in vibrant Main St ideal. Most excellent place to enjoy a meal with friends.

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    The Common Grill has consistently provided great service and very good food. I will undoubtedly return, when I am in the area.

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    Delicious food, attentive service, pleasant environment. We go there every time we're in Chelsea.

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    Great food and service. Will be back, plenty of options on the menu to satisfy anyone's appetite!

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    Spencer - Tin of Spanish Sardines ($10)

    Spencer

    4.4(216 reviews)
    14.2 miDowntown Ann Arbor
    $$

    We love Spencer. It's one of our favorite restaurants in Ann Arbor + we hope it never leaves!…read more The quality of the food is amazing- the service is excellent, and the wine is always delicious.

    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! Crisp and not too sweet, the citrus flavor definitely balanced the Celery, and both flavors kept the soda fresh and crisp. This was great paired with the rest of the herbaceous menu and balanced out the richness of some later dishes, though it's not necessarily something I would enjoy by itself without appropriate accompaniment. Pickled egg, fried shallot, dill: I had only heard of pickled eggs in the context of strange British food on YouTube, so I was a little hesitant about this dish. The concept of an egg floating in vinegar brine is a bit off-putting, but once I powered through that mental roadblock, I found myself enjoying this bite. The egg is perfectly cooked with a slightly jammy yolk, and the shallots added a much needed crunch. Dill enhanced the pickled taste while cutting through the richness of the fried shallots and yolk. Sourdough focaccia, whipped butter: Never in my life have I ever made focaccia this tall. This focaccia was raised by a loving family and nurtured to develop a golden, non-greasy, crisp crust protecting its tender, pillowy innards. The classic sourdough tang is a novel addition to each bite, and cuts through the creamy, whipped butter to keep me wanting more. I could eat a whole pan of this alone, but we had many more plates to sample. Saucisson sec salami, pickled carrot: This is a simple, charming, carb-free mini charcuterie; place a slice of salami, some of the mozzarella (next dish on this list, below), and its oil atop a pickled carrot base, and you are in for a perfectly balanced treat. My favorite part of this dish is the fact that the salami was incredibly savory, and not too salty. The more you chew it, the more the flavors express themselves, so be sure to chew slowly and thoroughly! The crunch of the crisp, dill-pickled carrot and the soft chewiness of the mozzarella give each bite a lot of good contrast. Mozzarella, green garlic oil: Fresh, hand-stretched mozzarella is something that even I, a notorious cheese-hater, can't say no to. It is not sharp or funky at all, nor is it too salty. Most of the flavor comes from the green garlic and olive oil smothering each bite. Fresh and floral with a little bite, this was delicious with the salami and carrot above. Potato pelmeni, asparagus green adjika, sour cream: Given the portion size of the previous dishes (small, tapas vibes), we were not expecting the platter full of double carb heaven that met our eyes. And we ordered two!!! This is a gorgeous dish with plump, quarter-sized pelmeni nestled in a vibrant green asparagus and herb sauce with a dollop of sour cream on top. This was a classic comfort dish with a verdant twist! The pelmeni were stuffed full of creamy potato, and the dough was cooked perfectly al dente for a satisfying, pillowy bite. The sauce was homey but packed with zippy flavor and tender asparagus. The major feedback I have for this dish is that it was way too salty, to the point where the flavor was a tad too sharp because of it. Lettuces, radish, pumpkin seed, caraway vinaigrette: It was through this dish that I found out what caraway tastes like and through this dish that I figured out that I'm not a caraway fan. The lettuces were bitter and when combined with the slightly medicinal caraway taste, wasn't for me. The crunch of the radish and the nutty pumpkin seeds were great in this dish though! Fennel cornmeal biscotti, rhubarb compote, cream: This was a single biscotti with generous dollops of compote and cream. We were quite full when this dish was set in front of us, so I was frankly relieved for the small portion size. The fennel in the biscotti paired wonderfully with the tart rhubarb, and the rich cream rounded things out nicely without tipping into cloying territory. The savory cornmeal complimented the fennel and provided additional depth of flavor. A great small bite to end on! Overall, Spencer's strong fundamentals allow them to take risks with in-season local produce. Some things worked for me and some didn't, but I would love to come back to see what they can create next!

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    Sourdough Focaccia ($4) - pretty good but a bit salty

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    Echelon Kitchen and Bar - Amuse bouche from the kitchen

    Echelon Kitchen and Bar

    4.2(81 reviews)
    14.1 miDowntown Ann Arbor

    I'm a pretty decent home cook and often think that I can make dishes that I eat at restaurants just…read moreas good or better. NOT true here. My friend and I splurged on the Chefs tasting menu. Tastebuds I never knew I had came alive last night. It's been 24 hours since I got home and I'm still thinking about it. Bartender Felicity and waitress, Anya, were delightful and knowledgeable. I would pay money learn how to replicate a fraction of what we ate. My friend treated me...and I'm forever grateful because I could not afford to have experienced this otherwise. It was not a meal...it was an event that I will always remember.

    I have several interests: building Lego, reading mysteries, and seeking out a delicious meal. Yelp…read morehas allowed me to chronicle these adventures, serving as a repository for my dining memories. Echelon has now made it to my exclusive list of 5-star restaurants. I readily admit to being a tough reviewer - very few places earn a 5. Allow me to share some of the reasons: Service was stellar. The staffers were professional and friendly. They quickly brought out each course and cleared the table efficiently. They were tireless in answering my many questions about the ingredients. I prefer tasting menus. For me, after the first few bites, my taste buds get fatigued. The six-course tasting menu, with its complex flavors and textures, kept me interested throughout the meal. The dining room was spacious and well-appointed, without being stuffy and overwhelming. I loved the table groupings and comfy seats, whimsical wall coverings, oversized lighting, and wall of windows. I believe the tasting menu changes; I had: - A bite of brick dough (I had to look it up) pastry, served with a tart, faintly bitter rhubarb soda for a palate cleanser. - The Kanpachi crudo arrived with smoky fanfare. It was served with agua fresca and droplets of chili oil, topped with watermelon radish. I loved the fatty, slippery fish paired with the acidic, fresh, and spicy liquid. - My favorite course was the wood-roasted maitake mushroom in a shoyu glaze, topped with shallots, with a red pepper sauce. I wouldn't have minded a main entrée of these savory, meaty mushrooms. - Next up was the sesame seed-encrusted shrimp toast on Japanese milk bread. It was served with lobster bisque and tiny lobster tail skewers. I am very familiar with deep-fried shrimp toast, a dim sum staple, and loved the novelty of black and white sesame seeds. The bisque was rich and flavorful, while the lobster tail was sweet and delicious. It was such a variety of flavors on one plate. - I never had Cappelletti before and enjoyed the pasta stuffed with a manchego-ricotta mix. It was served with more mushrooms (yay!), buttermilk froth, and fried shallots. - The restaurant considered the Wagyu bavette the star of the tasting menu. While I liked the tender beef, peppercorn demi-glace, potato croquettes, and creme fraiche topped with bacon, I still preferred the mushroom course. - The grapefruit granita and compressed grapefruit were another nice palate cleanser. - The dessert was as beautiful as it was creative. Sunchoke ice cream and crispy sunchoke straws enhanced the chocolate hazelnut flavors. I only wish a duck course was available on the day of my visit. It was offered a few weeks earlier.

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    Echelon Kitchen and Bar - Torchietti: smoked oat cream, olive, roasted mushroom, sun-dried tomato,& grilled scallion conserva

    Torchietti: smoked oat cream, olive, roasted mushroom, sun-dried tomato,& grilled scallion conserva

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    Atlas Restaurant & Bar - Appetizer

    Atlas Restaurant & Bar

    4.3(94 reviews)
    18.6 mi

    I visited atlas with my family back home for the holidays. I love that there is a trendy option…read morenear Jackson, with fun food options. We experienced about an hour wait before we were seated, they were really busy. The wait after we ordered was a bit frustrating, it was about an hour until our food arrived. The server was attentive and apologetic but they must have been super backed up. I started with the cherry ginger beer mocktail and it tasted like cherry soda. I ordered the Greek salad and found it to be a little heavy on the chickpeas but the dressing was good and light. We started with the lemon ricotta & bread- it was really tasty but the way that it was served was a little awkward in a small jar. As a shareable, it would be easier in a more open bowl, easier for more people to access. We also got the lamb meatballs and it came with pita and tzatziki- I enjoyed it (not spicy fyi). My sister got the miso salmon and I had food envy, that was the best dish at our table. It had a really nice sweet glaze on it with rice and broccolini.

    Ahhh it pains me to write this especially since this place is in a small town and they've obviously…read moreput in an effort to make it beautiful. Truth is though...a restaurant is about eating, right? There's no half a star option so gotta go with 2. First, as you can see from the photos the place is absolutely beautiful. The service was top notch! Kind and welcoming hostess as we entered and greetings from a different one as we left. Server Chelsea (Chelsea P I think) was absolute perfection. I'm glad I finally remembered to get the server's name to give recognition where due. The food though.... My NA drink was beautiful and kudos to them for having options. If I remember correctly though it was $12 and the serving was so small. It was good, not excellent. Can get an alcoholic drink for $12. Maybe not here? Didn't check. Greek appetizer plate for $18....hummus, tzatziki olives feta cheese and bread were great. The portions of hummus and tzatziki were incredibly small. Basically a ramiken. The tomatoes and apricots were not good, and looking back at the menu description I'm realizing we didn't get peppers on ours. Lamb burger and upgrade to parmesan fries. I've never had a bad lamb burger or parmesan fries in my life...til now. The burger had zero flavor and same with the fries. The fries were warm when served and immediately went cold. Had me thinking they weren't cooked fresh. Our server was kind enough to offer some house made chips that would normally come with the burger so that we could taste them (if we didn't do the upgrade to fries). They were ok, but personally I don't come to a restaurant to eat chips. I hate that over the past couple years the trend with restaurants is to give you chips and make you pay if you want fries. Can get chips at a gas station. I digress. Lemongrass Grilled Chicken sandwich. I was really excited for my husband to get this but he too was incredibly disappointed. Hardly any chicken, no flavor, lots of bread that overwhelmed the sandwich. He was disappointed in his quickly cold fries as well. All in all with tax and tip a $75 bill which is just crazy for what we had/the quality. The worst $75 ever spent on a meal. I asked my husband how he'd rate Atlas since I was torn (and it was an early bday celebration for him ugh) and he said well below average especially since the only great food items were olives, feta, hummus tzatziki and bread...which are not special to the restaurant.

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    Atlas Restaurant & Bar - Dining area and bar.

    Dining area and bar.

    Atlas Restaurant & Bar - Chicken sandwich

    Chicken sandwich

    Atlas Restaurant & Bar - Tart cherry and ginger NA drink

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    Tart cherry and ginger NA drink

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