Been here a few times and am always delighted…read more In this case we were there for Valentine's Day. Service was great and the menu had lots of tempting options. Loved the cheese plate. Tasty cheese selections and a generous amount of bread and crackers. Their cocktails are ON POINT. The Pep in Your Step blended the mezcal flavor wonderfully. The Nightshade Martini was one of the most unique cocktails I've ever had. I enjoyed my pasta, though I had wanted to order a seafood dish and they were out of mussels. Definitely a bit of a bummer. I remember the beans in the smoked duck dish being especially good. My one complaint about this place is the menu seems to feel similar each time I'm there (months to years between visits). Like there's always a similar fish dish and a curry. I guess I just wish there were different options because the menu is relatively small. Excited to return for another visit in the future and would like to try their lunch offering as well!

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!

Today was my first visit here and its such a cute place. I we had quite a large group and they…read moreserved our group promptly and efficiently. I was torn by the salmon sandwich and chicken and waffles, but I went with the sandwich. I think that I would have been pleased with either dish, but I really enjoyed my sandwich and can't recommend it enough.

The service was extremely kind and sincere! Such a fun server! The food was excellent! We will be…read moreback!!

I wasn't sure what to expect from the little hole in the wall. This place serves food, but it also…read moreacts as a place for Hispanics to cash their checks. When I first walked in, there were two guys standing at the counter for quite a while. I couldn't figure out what they were doing until I saw the employee counting out cash. I also wasn't sure if I should sit to order my food or order at the counter. Eventually the employee handed me a menu so I sat at a table. There were other tables with native people at them so I figured the food must be good. I ordered a combo meal from the menu written in Spanish. It had two tacos, a tamale, and rice and beans. A short time later I was told they didn't have tamales. I was bummed about that so I ordered three tacos with a side of rice and beans. I was surprised at how long the food took to come out. And the portion of rice and beans was tiny, especially for $4. Of the tacos, the beef was a little tough, but the chicken and pork were good. The rice and beans were both tasty. Just not enough. Overall for over $14, I didn't think the food or experience was worth it. Maybe the tamales are the star of the show.

It's 5:55 p.m. on a Thursday and the open sign is lit up. The lights are on inside, but the door is…read morelocked, there's nobody inside, and there's a FedEx "Sorry we missed you" sticky note on the door. We get ready to drive away. An employee walks out of the back room and puts a jacket on, so I call to ask if they're open. I watch her answer a cell phone and can't hear what she says before she sets the phone down. She picks it back up and says, "Tikalito" so I ask if they're open. There's no answer so I say "Hello?" a few times. The employee hangs up. We drive away. I'm not sure what was going on, but I'll happily change my review when I return and they're open during business hours and we can try the food that keeps getting great reviews.

I love the food and the beer selection here. We live about 45 minutes away, but we visit monthly…read moreand always enjoy the food.

First time visiting, it's easy to find and lots of parking. Parking is behind the pub, employee…read moreentrance is in the "front." We were here in December so the patio wasn't open but looks roomy with many picnic tables. We opted to sit at the bar because that's usually where we get personal with brew pubs we love to discover. We always search local brews when traveling and 9/10 times the bartender will greet us, ask if we've been there, make recommendations or tell us a bit about the brewery style. Not here. I'm not sure the bartender ever even made eye contact and pretty sure he wanted to be there even less than he wanted us to be there. We did get a few beer samples by request, but no recommendations, he didn't ask what we thought and he made us feel very unwelcome right from the start. However, once that bartender was relieved the new bartender was chatty and friendly to the new customers. We had finished our beers and meal by that time and just needed to cash out. So I would say maybe it's just that one employee. We had the pretzels. Kudos to the pretzel bread-- it was delicious. Beer cheese was pretty good, as was the mustard. We asked about the menu and what he recommends (still trying to be friendly and get him to warm up). He recommended the special menu, so we ordered the Blackened Salmon sandwich. It was okay/average. Fries were cold. We ordered the Table Talk beer and I enjoyed it. I'd say that the beer was the best part of the whole experience. Overall I'm glad we tried it but we wouldn't go back. If the bartender had been more welcoming and interested in sharing a bit more about the concept, we would give it a second try when we head out there again. It's always good to try other food items and beers, but the vibe doesn't warrant a second try. I can understand if a place is busy, but we were there at 2pm on a Saturday and were two of four at the bar and he didn't look to be super busy with the restaurant as a whole. It's always so disappointing when service falls so short on something that could be such a unique experience. Three stars for the beer and pretzel.

Rounding up because Haab's Barrel House has only been open for a couple of weeks and everyone…read moredeserves an adjustment period after opening. I'm happy this location isn't vacant and that they've added a couple of veg items to the menu, but the staff weren't clear on ingredient questions I had (what made something vegetarian vs vegan when the items seemed vegan). As of 2/8/25 they did not have a liquor license and said "it will be a couple of weeks".

There's an old saying that goes "What's old, is new again." On March 23, 2022, the city of…read moreYpsilanti was struck by a bombshell when it was announced that Haab's Restaurant was closing after 87 years of business. This landmark business was able to withstand the Great Depression, World War II, Korean War, Vietnam, Watergate, and the Millennium, but couldn't rebound back from COVID-19 and it's devastating effects on the local economy. It's closing was like loosing a member of your family. Now with all the dust settling, a Phoenix is now rising from the ashes. The restaurant has been rebooted, and is now "Haab's Barrel House" with a complete rebranding. Not only are they are offering some really great brisket, burgers, fried chicken, pizza, and sandwiches, but they plan on adding more entrées, including catfish and other seafood items in the near future. Currently, they do have limited vegan and vegetarian options available. I was told they will be expanding that menu section in the future. That being said, they do offer a great Vegetarian Philly Cheese Steak sandwich. One new innovation that Haab's Barrel House is offering is karaoke every night. It's a great way to unwind after a long-day at work, or relax with your friends. You'll love it!

Guys...I think we found a new favorite restaurant! We were in town for the Northvillle Halloween…read morecelebration and quick stopped here for some dinner. It was AMAZING! We both ordered their New York Strip entree and got two sides with the meals. We never really think to get steak at places that aren't specifically steakhouses, but we were so glad we did here! The flavor was amazing and we both agreed they were cooked exactly how we wanted them. We also had the mac n cheese, fries, asparagus, and caesar salad for sides. The portion sizes were huge and super tasty! I would love to go back and get an entire entree of mac n cheese. We also LOVED the zip sauce that came on the side of the steak and were happy to find out that it didn't have egg so Aidan could have it! I was so impressed with the staff, the cleanliness, and the vibes of the overall restaurant. It is decorated super cute with a little shack and a fun marine theme. Even the bathroom sinks are canoes! We had an awesome server who was very attentive and sweet. Parking is very easy and it wasn't busy at all when we went. There are TV's all over to watch games as well if you go on a gameday! We had such a great time and will be coming back!

We ate here while on vacation in the Detroit Area. I had the pulled pork sandwich platter. The…read morepotato fries were excellent and would definitely return for those. The pulled pork was way to grissely for my liking. Someone in the kitchen made a mistake here. My wife had the beef tips and was very pleased with her selection.

First time trying Echelon and will absolutely be back. The service was amazing and the food was so…read moregood. The shaved vegetable salad was our favorite.

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.

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!

The server is very kind, patient, and attentive. The food never disappoints. The quessabirria tacos…read moreare amazing!

The first time we came here, we were highly impressed with the friendly service, and everything we…read moreordered. The wet burrito was great and my husband enjoyed the variety of tacos he ordered. The second time we came, there were many slices of the onion skin in one of my tacos, which were far too tough to be chewed. This time there was a bone the size of a small cube of meat hidden in the middle of the al pastor taco and I bit it so hard I feared that I chipped my tooth. (I didn't.) I also was very disappointed with the al pastor taco because there was no pineapple flavor and certainly no pieces of pineapple. It tasted like salt with a few other spices, and I would not order it again. The asada taco was fantastic, cooked perfectly, and would also be a great choice for a burrito. My husband said his shredded chicken enchiladas were ok, but nothing special. We both think the beans and rice at El Castillo is wonderful. The same server/cashier is always working and is super friendly. They have dine in as well as carry out. If you want to eat there, you can sit anywhere you'd like in the large dining room, but know that it's not fancy (which doesn't matter to us) and is always cold (which is a bummer in winter). I hope you have a great experience and the food is stellar.

The breakfast is great. Fresh fruit, bacon, potatoes, they'll make you an omelette,Starbucks…read morecoffee, did I mention bacon . The service is great. Did I tell you that you can make a bacon sandwich.

Just returned from a brunch here. First time. I have to say the food was mediocre at best. We…read morecame right when it opened so it appears food was not as fresh. Everything was cold. Fried chicken was soggy. Selections was pretty basic. Mash potato, Mac n cheese, fried Chicken, pasta dish, turkey. For the price, $24 per adult this buffet should be off the hook good. The service was good though. Older gentleman was helpful and attended to my kids well. We left him a good tip.