Lunch menu has limited food choice. Food is good. But mandatory 20% tip for a 2-person lunch.read more

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!

We ordered the bruschetta and Cobb salad Bruschetta was not fresh tomatoes and bread was burned…read more The Cobb salad was OK. Not a great meal

First, to make getting here simple, this is the bar and lounge at the Sheraton…read more Here I was, staying at the Residence Inn and thinking, "Gosh, I really don't fell like cooking after this looongg day!" I decided to check out the bar/lounge at the nearby Sheraton and have to say, no wonder Marriott decided to buy these guys! They have great beers on tap and great food. I had the sliders and the Santorini salad, which has fried artichokes on it. The sliders were great. Straight up beef patties on a brioche-like bun. No filler, slightly thin, but still tastes great and beefy. Just what I wanted. The Santorini salad is about twice as big as I thought it would be for $9. I really liked the greens which included butter, red, iceberg and romaine lettuces. It also had goat cheese, olives and fried artichoke hearts. Yum, but I couldn't finish it. Since I'm at the Res Inn I just took the rest with me. I also had the Blond ales on tap. Their big deal is supposed to be the wine selection, but the beer selection is very good. Perfect for slider night! Full, refreshed and ready for he long plane rides home tomorrow.

Paesano's is on our list of favorite spots in Ann Arbor, that we frequent as we rotate through the…read moremany great options we have for restaurants. We enjoy the liveliness of sitting in the bar/lounge area and tonite we were able to get a nice table. It is always hard to choose as they have a diverse menu of options. My wife ordered the Spaghetti Estivi: House made spaghetti tossed with fresh zucchini, yellow squash, Parmesan, shallots and crumbled bacon in a creamy lemon ricotta sauce. Finished with toasted pine nuts. The flavors were very good, fresh, rich and creamy. Portion was generous. I had the Chicken Parmesan: pan fried chicken breasts, mozzarella cheese served with angel hair pasta. The chicken was cooked perfectly, tender, flavorful as was the angel hair pasta. If you're in Ann Arbor, craving Italian, we would recommend checking them out. Service was excellent, as it always is.

Disappointing Experience - Reservation Was Not Honored…read more I am extremely disappointed with our experience at this restaurant, particularly because this was supposed to be a special evening celebrating my company's 7-year anniversary. I made our reservation one week in advance for a party of 10 and specifically requested the Wine Room. I was told by the hostess that the Wine Room was available, and I provided my credit card information to secure the reservation. Based on that confirmation, I made plans for our company celebration around having a private space. When we arrived on September 9, we were told that the Wine Room was already reserved and had apparently been booked for over two months. Instead, our party of 10 was seated in the regular dining room. The fact that the Wine Room was supposedly reserved for more than two months makes it especially frustrating that our reservation request was confirmed just one week before our event. If the room was not actually available, we should have been told that when we made the reservation--not when we arrived for our special event. What made the situation even more disappointing was the response from the manager. There was no offer of any accommodation, discount, complimentary drinks, or other gesture to acknowledge the mistake. The apology was minimal, and the only explanation we received was that she would speak with the employee who took our reservation because the reservation had not been handled correctly. This was not simply a matter of preferring one dining area over another. We specifically requested the Wine Room because our CEO had an important company announcement to make, which required a level of privacy and an appropriate setting that simply wasn't possible in the middle of a busy public dining room. We also wanted our employees and partners to be able to enjoy and celebrate together without the noise and lack of privacy of the main dining area. Unfortunately, what should have been a memorable celebration of our company's 7-year anniversary was overshadowed by the restaurant's failure to honor the reservation we were promised and the lack of meaningful effort to make the situation right. Mistakes happen, but how a business handles a mistake matters just as much. Given that this was a planned company event with employees and business partners, I expected much better communication and customer service from both the staff and management. Very disappointing experience, especially for what was supposed to be a special occasion.

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!

I really enjoyed my first experience at Union Rec! Vibes were 5 stars and the food a 4.5. The space…read moreis huge and has such a hip, vibey, moody, and retro feel to it. It feels like a perfect spot for University of Michigan students or families looking for a bite. I honestly can't remember which two tacos I ordered, but they were incredibly flavorful and delicious. I also got a side of the Union mac & cheese, which was PHENOMENAL. I originally couldn't understand how a full order of the mac & cheese could be $22, but after trying it, I get it. Thankfully, the side was only $6, which satisifed my mac & cheese craving. The service was quick, and our server was very kind and attentive. There's a parking lot available. Overall, I loved my first experience here. The vibes and the food were great, what more could you ask for?!

I really love the look of the bright and light wood interior. I can't believe this was a lumber…read moreyard! Quirky furnishings and interesting decor are on all walls and pillars. Tents over the booths lend to the campout feel. Bouncy server Janie came by to get drink orders and acted genuinely apologetic that there was no happy hour on Sunday afternoons. I tried the painkiller anyway ($14.50), it is a frozen cocktail already made in a so no customizing. It was strong and boozy, with a little coconut and it tasted just right! I failed to take its' picture before consuming most of it. Spouse order a Cherry bomb blonde ale, and newly graduated college boy stuck with water. Our server kept up with water refills, and we sampled a variety of things. We started with the sweet pea guacamole which was a large portion of avocado and peas with some chili lime pepitas on top. Aside from some really large strings of cilantro, we enjoyed the guacamole. The chips were plentiful. We did not order the large side of salsa just a small side cup which we managed to stretch for three dinners. I ordered two tacos and a side of sweet potato mash. One carne asada one pollo asada taco, both had tender tidbits of meat, and surprisingly I preferred the chicken. The beef had a green sauce on it that is just too tart for my liking, and I should have ordered it without the sauce. The chicken had a little bit of guacamole and I preferred the sauce. There were double corn tortillas, which were very thick and appeared to be stiff out of a package with little preparation. I was able to consume each of my tacos fully with only one tortilla wrapped around it and they didn't fall apart. The slightly jalapeno flavored, but very very rich with butter and cream, sugary sweet potatoes were so good I could not stop eating them. Highly recommend! Son who loves green sauce had three carne asada tacos which he piled with the remaining guacamole and consumed in nothing flat. Burp! Spouse had the double stack cheese burger with the Chipotle mayo on the side. He really enjoyed it and ate almost all of the French fries too. Although we did not have room for dessert, all three menu desserts sounded really interesting and I would like to try them at another time!

A nice, more upscale dining experience. Not my favorite of the pricier options in Ann Arbor, but…read morenothing to complain about either! Would recommend for special occasions where you have a hankering for French bistro-esque food. Strolled in for dinner on the earlier end on a weekday and immediately seated. There's an extensive wine and cocktail menu to start. We shared the escargot starter, which was in my opinion, ok. I think I personally prefer the more classic preparation. This escargot has snails stuffed into a puff pastry concoction. Was there a hint of licorice flavor? That threw me off just a little! Also shared a French onion soup. Pretty good, with thick and tasty gruyere and plenty of onion. Personally was missing some crouton crunch for texture. I got the beef bourguigon for my main. This was really good! Tender, flavorful beef and veggies over pappardelle noodles. I would get this again! (Forgot to take a pic though!)

The Earle is a well known staple of Ann Arbor dining. This was my first visit and I have to say it…read morewon't be my last. We sat outside and with them closing off and washed out Washington. It was a wonderful people watching opportunity. Complement that with an amazing wine list and incredible food. It makes for such a fun experience. The service was excellent and I highly recommend their creamy pepper dressing for the salad.

Bryn is awesome! Excellent service. Could add Coors to the…read moremenu though. Great food definitely recommend the Pesto wings. .

Went here after seeing all the great Yelp reviews, and yep... the hype is justified…read more The pizza was very flavorful, and the ingredients seemed high quality. I'd give it a solid 7.8/10. My only complaint? I wish the crust was a little crispier. But hey, apparently I'm a tough crowd. We also tried the smash burger, and everyone LOVED it. Juicy, cheesy, and seriously delicious. The burger actually reminded me of the old Steak 'n Shake burgers before they changed the recipe. And if you know, you know. Overall, very good food, good ingredients, and definitely worth the stop. I'll gladly defend that 7.8 pizza score , but the burger might have pushed the overall experience even higher. We'll absolutely be back the next time we're in Ann Arbor!

Food: my husband loved his dish so much, he said like more than 5 times in one meal! He had a…read morestressful week at work and this meal healed him! Perfect portion too, not those supersized portion you may experience in traditional dining spots. A very welcome trend I observed in the U.S. Service: nothing unforgettable, but friendly enough for me to consider returning. Ambiance: small and narrow, feeling little crowded, but I love the flower paintings on the brick wall. Great for photo backdrop.

Came here with some friends. It was packed for a Thursday evening. Upon walking in, it's a small…read moreplace with a bar and some tables. There's an upstairs area with more tables. We ordered some drinks to start. For small plates, we got the crispy chicken wings and the lemongrass beef skewer. Both were amazing. The wings were sticky and had a nice spice to them. The beef skewer was really tender and flavorful. For large plates, we shared the bun cha ha noi and the crab and pineapple fried rice. The bun cha ha noi was deconstructed, but full of flavor with pork patties and braised pork belly. There was lettuce, sauce and pickled carrots to cut through it all. Amazing combinations of flavors. The pineapple fried rice was amazing as well. Full of flavor and just the right balance of everything. Definitely recommend to share a little bit of everything.

Good service, good pretty tasty! They stopped selling the chicken wings that i loved! Their potato…read moreboats are divine! Carry out process great.

The Habitat was the perfect pre-dinner cocktail spot at Weber's in Ann Arbor…read more Cozy little jazz bar, plenty of options for drink & nibbles. The establishment was inviting & made us felt like a regular the moment we stepped inside. The bartender was very friendly & made amazing drinks. We will definitely be back!