Sava's, for me, has always been one of those special occasion restaurants -- like parents visiting, birthdays, celebration brunches, etc. Maybe distinguishing it this way is why I always feel let down by the food. The food is good, but the price and the ambiance makes me expect the food to be great, but it's just good. Most recently, I ordered the Cuban Sandwich. There are three types of meat -- pulled pork, ham, and chorizo -- all with distinct flavors that stand out. My favorite is the chorizo, it adds such a nice spice to the sandwich and holds its own against the other meats. There's a lot of cheese on this sandwich, so it feels a little heavy. But the pickles add a nice and fresh dimension to the sandwich. The bread was really soft, but there was just way too much. The bread made up like 75% of the sandwich, which is why I felt so full despite the pretty average size. The Sweety Fries consistently receive high praise, and I'll say that they live up. They are so crisp on the outside, like biting into a potato chip. But the inside is so warm and fluffy, and the sweetness of the sweet potato really stands out. The crispy fries are nicely salted, and when dipped in the sweety sauce, everything just comes together and I literally cannot stop eating. Sava's is the typical bring-your-parents-so-they-pay kind of restaurant. The environment is very classy and the price is pretty high for college students to pay regularly. Though the food is good, it's difficult for me to say the price is justified. On weekends, they get really busy, especially Sundays, when they offer a brunch buffet ($20 for all you can eat). Service can get pretty slow on these days when there are a lot of people, but their servers are usually really friendly and offer good recommendations! For now, I'll save my next visit for when my parents come. read more

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Sava's was really good! I loved the decor & the ambiance very chic & cozy. The food was very good as well I had the housemade salmon burger which was really filling & flavorful. The mac and cheese was definitely the star of the night. The smoked gouda really set the dish off if I lived in Michigan I would definitely visit again to try some of the other dishes. My only complaint is the service is pretty slow. read more

Sava's - Housemade salmon burger with a side of delicious mac and cheese - Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Not impressed. The drinks were good, everything else was meh. I feel for our waiter, it was busy and he tried to make things right. If you are going to charge $33 for a steak, put the sides on a separate dish and don't overcook it, oh and add some seasoning and salt. I actually had to send back the meat twice, due to overcooking. The creme brûlée tasted like scrambled eggs, either they overcooked the creme or they used a box mix. Moreover, the $12 cheese cake was a joke. If you are going to charge $12 for dessert, make it in-house and make sure your whipped cream is homemade. Very, very disappointing. Shortcuts are not tolerated in A2; either step it up or perish. read more

Sava's - Ribeye. Overcooked. Cold and gray. Steak swimming in a baby food/diarrhea combo. $33. Sava's should be ashamed. - Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Great modern restaurant with plenty of breakfast and lunch options. Very clean and organized setting. There is usually a wait to sit during lunch time but worth it. I tried the artichoke dip and the avocado toast. The avocado toast was pretty disappointing, barely any avocado on there and very messy to eat and tiny for the price. The artichoke dip was fantastic, definitely worth trying out, I would recommend it but wouldn't recommend the avocado toast. The service was good ,this place tends to get pretty loud , overall it's a decent place to stop by but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back here. read more

Very classy ambiance. Super nice, fresh flowers, clean, modern. Incredibly tasty food but somewhat pricey. Incredibly attentive staff. Nice restaurant for an occasion. We really enjoy the Mac and cheese read more

I love Sava's! We stopped in yesterday for brunch, and had a great experience. 5 stars for incredible food, atmosphere, and service! On Sundays, you can do a brunch buffet. None of us did that, but seeing people walking by with plates, it looked delicious! I had a mimosa, which is a generously-sized pour unlike some brunch places that make you pay $10 for a tiny champagne flute. For lunch, I had the Santa Fe salad and added shrimp, which was a delicious choice. The salad is very filling and full of flavor. Two members of my family had the avocado toast, which they said was very good. We also shared a plate of sweet potato fries, and I was blown away- I thought I hated sweet potatoes, but I loved these!! Sava's might be the restaurant that made me like sweet potatoes, and that says a lot about how good their food is! I also love the decor in this restaurant. It's very hip and inviting. The service was also good, considering how busy it was on a Sunday. I will definitely be stopping in for a meal next time I'm in Ann Arbor! read more

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Came here for an early dinner this week after finals. Great place to bring family if they're visiting in town because the restaurant is a little more fancy than the others and the food is great. The restaurant itself is very pretty (great place to take photos) both on the inside and outside with the decorative fire lamps, various succulents on the tables, and nature surrounding you. Their menu seems unique too. I ordered their kimchi dumpling nachos because I've never had anything like it, and it didn't disappoint. The flavors were so interesting! My friend had a custom burger with guac and she liked it too (also the burger was huge). read more

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Sava's is back! Beautifully prepared appetizers, salads and entrees; don't forget dessert. Attentive wait staff make sure you're happy.

Most of the dishes here are really sub par, and not worth the money. The restaurant is perfect for a nice upscale vibe w/out having to pay too much. Our waiter never came by our table after we got our food so we had to call him to get his attention. I ordered a burger w sweat potato fries and they were both pretty good. My girlfriend and I shared calamari and it was probably the worst calamari I ever had - I looked like ground/reshaped squid and not even tasty. My girlfriend ordered an omelet and it was nothing great. read more

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Brunch was very good. Great vibe but the menu Items were the real stars at our table --Benedict's were great. Buffet was good but might consider ordering off menu next time. read more

Father's Day , 6/16/24. Made reservation for 8 3 weeks in advance. Dropped to 6 date of service. 4 adults, 2 children 1 and 3. Arrived early for a 9:15 reservation. Sava was very empty. Told we would have to eat outside, not a good idea with kids. Asked for an indoor table, was placed on the second floor with the two children seated at a glass wall with a low rail. Way too easy to have a incendent. Refused that table due to ignorance of the host. Then again told to eat outside. Manager arrives, I see multiple booths available that would contain the kids. I was informed in a very short, rude manner that " Those tables are for Fathers Day reservations." See where this is going. They stuck us at the back of the second floor, fine. Ordered the brunch. Lackluster is being complimentary . Food was tasteless and the capper was the large bowl of mayo based coleslaw sitting in a window in direct sunlight without being iced. YUM !. These people were rude to the hilt, served second rate food and when we left an hour later, the booths were still open. To sum it up, I ran a five star restaurant for many years and would never have tolerated a smart ass manager like this guy in my employment. Avoid this place like the plague. read more

We were looking forward to trying out Sava's for brunch, after having dined there in the past for dinner. It was a crazy hot day, and busy when we first arrived around 2:30 during art fair weekend. We had to wait about 15min, but luckily we were sat and ordered before they stopped serving brunch! We were sat at a 2-top upstairs, which wasn't bad at least since their seating isn't crammed next to each other (the current trend in hip new eateries is to squeeze people in like sardines). We could overlook the balcony too, and spy on what everyone was chowing on down below. The server arrived, and we mentioned brunch, and thankfully we had looked at the menu before being sat to get our order in just in time! Drinks: We both had the cold-brew Toffee Coffees, and I had a Bloody Mary and Dee had a Pool Boy. The coffee was a bit strong for my tastes, but Dee liked it. The bloody mary was tasty as well - just the right hint of heat, garnished with a spiced rim, celery, cuke, olive, lemon and lime. Dee's Pool Boy was a fruity rum and pineapple drink that was sweet and refreshing. Food: For my entree, I had the Mediterranean Eggs - poached eggs with 3 sauces (chimichurri, herb yogurt and paprika butter) and toasted focaccia. I actually really liked my dish - it wasn't overly heavy, and the eggs were poached perfectly. The variety of different sauces were colorful and interesting. The only thing is that I felt it was missing something - perhaps some mixed greens, or a few roasted potato chunks to round out the dish. Dee had the Bandito Hash - a typical hash with hashbrowns, onions, peppers, 2 eggs, and a side of pico, sour cream and guac. His dish was definitely more substantial in size, and he seemed to enjoy it. It felt a little uninteresting and pedestrian to me - the flavors and presentation were a bit more along the lines of a typical coney island breakfast hash. I think he meant to ask to add the pork chorizo but forgot (it's a +$3 upcharge). It definitely would haved made it more flavorful. We also ordered the Sweet Potato Latkes small plate, which consistes of 3 latkes topped with a spiced pear sauce and smoked salmon (there was supposed to be herbed yogurt, but we didn't see any). The latkes were quite good, and that paired with the sauce reminded me a lot of the flavor of a sweet cinnamon raisin bagel. But the salmon - just didn't fit. It was like the 3rd wheel, and the sweet flavors of the latke and sauce clashed with the delicate smoked salmon. I think if they switched the sweet pear puree with an herb cream cheese instead, it would've tied the dish together better. All in all though, we had a decent experience, and I would come back again to try other dishes on their menu. The seating and amount of booths makes this place a spacious and nice place to enjoy a meal and drinks. Food: 3.5/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Service: 4/5 Cost: $60+ for 2, food, drinks, coffee and app read more

Sava's - Mediterranean Eggs (Poached Eggs with Chimichurri, Herb Yogurt, and Paprika Butter, with Toasted Focaccia) - Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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One of my favorite places around campus! The food is very tasty, the atmosphere is very artsy! The portions are small for the price, but very worth it! Lots of vegan and gluten free options which is a bonus! Make sure to try the Mac and cheese! read more

This is not the same place it was before the remodel, I miss it. The food is so expensive, the menu is very limited, and nothing is described well on the menu. It's all mushy and small portions for your money. I won't be back unless they revive their old brunch menu :( read more

I would really only give Sava's 2.5 stars but it won't let me. We used to love this place, the atmosphere, the food, the aesthetics. But now! What happened to Sava's?? We were excited to find out it had re opened after 1.5 years during which time it was remodelled and we booked for Fourth of July ('23) for my daughter's birthday. Absolutely disappointed. Yes it's a pleasant environment in a generic kind of a way. And the food and cocktails were of a good standard, mostly. But the lunch menu was extremely limited. I was super surprised. like maybe 4 or 5 options along with 5 sandwiches and the same number of starters, and a few sides (not the same as the online menu). Even if our server had been more professional (we're a forgiving lot but he really wasn't up to par with food delays and omissions for e.g.) it wouldn't have compensated. It was pretty quiet, when it used to be humming, and yes on July 4th when we've been here before. Also they've taken up all the beautiful floor tiling and replaced it with wood. And those great big chairs downstairs are gone. I guess they did what felt best. But it's lost what makes it stand out as a restaurant as I won't be going back in a hurry, no matter how good the limited offerings. read more

Every once in a while the stars align and we are treated to an out of this world experience like our first visit to Sava! Perfect setting, perfect food and drinks, perfect servers and perfect fellow diners for company! We visited on a late Sunday morning. One of those wonderful Ann Arbor summer days when the sun is shining brightly from the heavens above, stopped not by even a single cumulus cloud, but kept cool by a gentle breeze. Downtown parking is free on Sundays so we took advantage of the shade of a nearby garage, just around the corner off Liberty. Although it would have been a great day to dine al fresco on the patio, the big, plush, dark navy velvet seats at the bar looked too comfy too resist! It was brunch hour and since Sava's is renowned for brunch, it was a full house. But, we were seated immediately and with so many seating options (bar, upstairs, main floor, outside) it seemed no one had to wait long. Our bartender was engaging and very attentive, despite being a very busy guy. His quick wit was awesome and we had fun chatting it up over a couple of expertly mixed Bloody Marys. We chose from the menu instead of the self-serve brunch but had the opportunity to check out the buffet offerings by staring at the plates of the two nice guys who were seated next to us, with their permission of course! They are Sava regulars and heartily endorsed the buffet. But we were very happy with our choices: a Broccoli, Bacon & Cheddar Omelet (maplewood smoked bacon, caramelized onion, broccoli and cheddar cheese) which came with a delicious side of home fries, and Huevos Rancheros (two eggs, black beans, ranchero sauce on corn tostadas) and left as very satisfied Sava fans! read more

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I love this place! Food is delish/fresh and diverse work staff. I love the Greek salad and dressing.

We have eaten here for 2 graduations and love this place. The atmosphere is welcoming, the food is great and the service is unmatched. Thanks for a helping us celebrate our new law school grad read more

Wow such a nice suprise to finally stop in and dine here! Love the hip contemporary vibe of this joint, certainly didn't disappoint! The staff is great up beat and provided great service. The drinks were top notch to the dessert, i will definitely be back to check out the upstairs level! read more

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Honestly, one of the best restaurants I've ever been to, and I've been to a lot. The hosts were friendly and our server, Josh, was attentive and charismatic. The restaurant itself is super cool; much bigger on the inside than you'd think. The floor has beautiful, unique tiles, the lighting is provided by artsy pieces, and the tables and chairs are very modern. I got the Chicken Fusilli pasta and it was absolutely amazing. Because I'm lactose intolerant I often miss out on creamy tastes, but because it was made w goat cheese, I was able to enjoy it. I also got Calamari which was great. I've never had calamari w scallions and hot peppers, but it added a great layer of flavor. My friend and I ended splitting a French press (the Mother Pheasant Plucker blend) and the Chocolate Bomb. The coffee was great but had way more in the French press than we expected; we couldn't finish it. The Chocolate Bomb was delicious as well, but could've done without the berry compote in the middle - way too seedy and gave it an unnecessary grainy texture. I highly recommend this place and will try to get back ASAP. read more

Sava's has always been one of our favorite spots in Ann Arbor. It has a terrific location right in the heart of things on Main Street. Today we were fortunate to get an outdoor table for brunch on a beautiful summery October day. They have a creative menu with lots of interesting choices but are also good with basic salads and omelets. Today however the wheels came off and they had a lot of trouble getting our meals out, except one that came 30 minutes before the others. It was game day and I am sure they were slammed, and this happens. They got the 5 stars and my praise because of how they dealt with it. The server was a little clumsy in dealing with the situation but in fairness she got management involved and they went above and beyond to make up for the poor service, checking back with several times and in the end comp-ing our meals. We eat out a lot and we get it, and what makes a restaurant worth going back to over again is how they deal these situations. read more

This place is beautiful! Love the ambience and all the plants. I got the chorizo hash and my boyfriend got the chilaquiles. Both were so flavorful. The chorizo hash was a perfect savory dish, the potatoes were crispy and all was so yummy. Definitely recommend! read more

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This is a wonderful restaurant right in downtown Ann Arbor. The vibe is classy casual and the dimly lit rooms create an intimiate setting which is great for dates, birthdays, family get togethers or just a casual gathering with old friends. To drink I had the Too Hot Toddy which was divine! It came in a funky large glass which was fun and the aroma it produced was heavenly. It was hot black tea with whiskey, maple, cardamom, and an orange slice. The presentation was lovely. Warmed me right up on a cold winter day! For food, I had the porchetta sandwich with a side of the Brussels sprout and Kale salad. Honestly the salad was my favorite part. So much flavor which just a few simple ingredients. The sandwich was also tasty, but I felt the bitter note of the broccoli rabe was a bit overpowering. My friends ordered the sweet potato fries (the side sauce was fab), siracha chicken sandwich, salmon burger, and Santa Fe salad which everyone enjoyed. At the end they provided a complementary chocolate cake (gluten free!) for my friend's birthday. Man was it rich and chocolatey! Was practically fudge. A great ending. Would definitely come back. read more

Sava's is good place for a special occasion, but I wouldn't say the value for money is all that great. In the past couple of months, I have been to Sava's a few times and I'm starting to get a little bored of the menu. As a friend of mine said, most of their dishes sound good except for one ingredient that makes you reconsider your choice (for example, watermelon rind in the steak bites; fig on the turkey burger). My favorite thing on the menu right now is the Falafel Bowl, however I do think it is slightly overpriced ($16, I believe). I also wish they included sides with their sandwiches instead of charging $4 for fries. My friends really like the Chicken Fusilli Pasta, which does look very good, but has a goat cheese sauce, which is not my preference. The drinks are also quite expensive, as most of the cocktails are $12+. The happy hour deal isn't that great either. read more

Sava's is an A2 favorite, they're only getting four stars from me because it's taken a while for them to come back from COVID. Supposedly they're back to offering their full menu, I'll have to check them out this month to see if it's true. The food is good, the venue is nice, it's right in the middle of lots of other good places by the UM campus. Reservations recommended if you can. read more

First meal since the menu change and it was horrible. The food that was supposed to be hot was cold, there was heavy oil in the vegetables when light oil was requested, the filet was pre cut into small pieces, and the chicken was burnt and dry. The waitress never asked how our food was and almost over charged us for an entree. Always check the items on your bill! We used to love this place but the changes they made will result in us not returning. read more

Ownership incredibly rude and predatory of low-wage staff. Food was average, would not return especially after learning about the toxic employment situation. read more

Sava's grade: I give it a solid B-. Food: B+/A- I ordered the chicken fusilli. The flavors were fantastic, but the chicken was a bit over cooked. Drinks: B+ I ordered something with macha green tea? The drink was good, but my experience of it was flavored by the fact that my entree came out from the kitchen before my drink came out from the bar. Never really had a chance to savor the drink. Service: C+ overzealous kitchen and runners delivered my entree before cocktail. When I asked the server if this was sop, he said, "It's not my job to monitor the kitchen." Au contraire mon frere that's *exactly* your job. read more

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I went to this place three times while I was in Ann Arbor for a week for the business trip. It was restaurant week when I went in and it was a great deal. They had different restaurant week menu for lunch and dinner. I had chicken and burrata salad during lunch. It was really refreshing with berries, burrata was so soft and went really well along w others. Their cold brew was delicious. For dinner, I had mussel for app, scallops and risotto for main, and desert. Scallops were cooked really soft, it literally melted in my mouth. Risotto was perfectly cooked and very tasteful. Great atmosphere, staffs are amazingly friendly. Loved this spot! read more

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We had one of THE BEST dining experiences at Sava's. Kyle S. was our server and the entire time was top notch! We loved the food - the sweet potato fries, the roasted carrots, the sandwiches ... all of our choices were amazing. Beautiful restaurant with happy staff. Even the hostess who had such a cool vibe as she sat us and said good-bye to us was nothing short of stellar. read more

I give this place a 3 star instead of 4. We knew that the restaurant was slammed during game day. But it would have been nice to be informed about how long it would take for our food to come out. The time it took to order the food to receiving our entree took an hour. We didn't eat before. If we knew it took that long, we could've been more prepared by snacking ahead of time. Even though the wait for the food was an hour, I would at least want my food to be fresh. My guacamole was already browning. Cheese that was supposed to be melted ended up being served solid - my dish probably sat there for a while. Definitely disappointed in the quality of a fresh entree. That's about all the negatives that I can think of. Made reservations for 7 ahead of time. Took about 45 minutes for a table. Love the modern, cute decorations. The second floor has a nice view. It's cool to see what others on the first floor are eating. There's a good variety of food on the menu. Again, food took an hour to come and my guacamole was browning. I ordered the bandito hash. Other than the negatives, my dish was fantastic. It would've been more enjoyable if the cheese wasn't solid. I would come back and try it again. My boyfriend ordered the huevos rancheros. It was phenomenal. I would also order that again. This is definitely a top brunch spot for me. Presentation and flavors of dishes are great. Plan ahead of time for a long wait. This is a good spot to bring your family. read more

Sava's - Bandito hash and huevos rancheros - Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

This place is so freaking adorable! Love the vintage/retro decor!!! Also love a menu with more cocktails and drinks than food! The food is absolutely delicious as are the cocktails and wine! If a guy brought me here on a date, I would totally go on a second date even if he was a dud because this is such a great place!!! Lindsay was amazing and I will always ask to sit in her section! Alexa was wonderful with other recommendations when we couldn't get in on Friday and she made us a reservation for Saturday! Amazing staff read more

My experience at Sava's was AMAZING! We were in town for my friend's bridal shower and had a family-style brunch here. Everything was extremely delicious. I would recommend the French Toast w/berries + Potatoes, Sausage patty (& the mimosas and fruit of course). The dessert was also DELECTABLE (insert heart eye emoji). All around the service was spectacular and my friend's shower went amazingly well. Thanks for all the hard work, Sava's! read more

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So good!! Nicest ppl and amazing menu. I've literally been here 5 times in a week. Def recommend

Food and service was amazing! We were seated outside knowing there was a chance of rain. It started to rain so we all ran inside. We were promptly seated and service continued basically uninterrupted. Also, was offered more of our hummus appetizer since it was left on the table in the rain :) The hummus was delicious with the pickled vegetables and pita bread and the hippie bowl was amazing as usual. Seems the recipe changed since I last had it earlier this year, but it was a good change. I like it better even though it was delicious before. Thank you! read more

Ok, I did not want to give this place four stars because I felt as though the hostess just shoved us into some over crowded corner that was less luxurious than the high-backed velvet chairs. However the food was very good. I had the Croque Madam sandwich. Took a risk and it payed off. See picture. read more

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Nice, fun, classy place to go while downtown. Burgers are excellent. Been here at least 10 times, and may not go back since menu is small and I've tried everything. Entrees are tame, but desserts are out there. A little too extreme. Could use a brownie with vanilla and hot fudge once in awhile. They push stuff they can't sell. For instance, one time with their Boned cow appetizers, which were so-so. Waiter wet himself trying to get me to order it. If you sent a kid to U-M, here's where you take them when visiting campus. read more

Consistently good food. Service and staff has improved over the years. Nice ambiance. Menu should be updated seasonally. read more

I have been coming here for many years and always pleased with the food and drink. Suddenly, they decided to totally change the menu 180 degrees with a completely different take. To be honest the menu went from great to bland. No longer has any distinctive items. So disappointing. Might as well close up shop at this point. read more

I recommend this place mostly because it accepts reservations. The menu is limited but I'm grateful they're there.