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    The Circ Bar

    3.6 (66 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American
    Closed 6:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 1 week ago

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    Niya Z.

    After party by a conference sponsor so fun great DJ the cocktail is so so, lakfjdjj d

    Brisket Combo

    This review is only for the food as we had our food delivered to the Rabbit Hole Downstairs. Service was quick and food was tasty. Brisket Combo 4.5/5 Mango Habanero Wings 5/5

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    Katy C.

    My boyfriend and I found this spot on Yelp while visiting Ann Arbor recently and wanted to check out the rooftop bar. When we arrived on a Friday around 11 pm, it was hopping! Lots and lots of young people. The bar contains multiple different areas but there was no clear direction on where anything was or directionals to help you get places. We tried to find karaoke but couldn't. We never even ended up on the roof but we grabbed a couple boxtails and sat at a picnic table in the gravel parking lot area where we came in. The boxtails are a fun novelty but at $10 each for a small juice box and liquor shooter, I wouldn't need to order another. I had the lychee and vodka one and Nate got the mango and tequila. They were tasty! I was appalled at the prices at this bar, though -- $7.50 for a Bud Light or a White Claw...!! Can you believe? This is a college town, not New York City. I also noticed right away that they automatically add a 20% gratuity to your bill, yet still give an option to add an additional tip. I think this is super shady especially at a bar where people are likely going to be intoxicated and not notice. I didn't see this posted anywhere clearly for guests, so be aware! If you're young and have a lot of money to spend on overpriced drinks, this may be the place for you. I'm not mad we went, but I don't think I'll be back anytime soon.

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    Conner B.

    For $10, a buffet of breakfast foods is hard to beat. There were bagels, scrambled eggs, hash browns, bacon, sausage links, waffles, and... egg rolls. Unexpected, but a nice surprise. There was water, coffee, and orange juice. We enjoyed the breakfast but didn't have time for the drink deals - shots, bloody marys, and pitchers. We may return if we're looking for a Sunday Funday spot or if there's an entertainment attraction.

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    Liz P.

    This used to be Circus, but wow, does it look different now. They've tossed away all the cheesiness of the previous incarnation and made it very upscale, while keeping the "loft" feel of the previous building. A friend and I came here yesterday for karaoke. There's a $5 cover charge and it's cash-only, but they do have an ATM on-site. The karaoke "nook"/stage has been moved to the opposite side of the room, where the billiards used to be at Circus, and there's now a huge bar that takes up a good chunk of the room. They also have some bar bites with standard fare like mozzarella sticks, as well as some fancier items like cauliflower. To sign up for karaoke, you download their app and go from there, which was interesting. They then add you to their queue and eventually you'll see your name pop up on the TV screen they have, which was cool. I didn't sing last night but my friend did. The bathrooms are also super nice, like another reviewer said, which I appreciated. Overall, Circ gets 4/5 stars from me - get rid of the cover charge and add a few more tables and perhaps it would be a 5/5. I did like that it wasn't just 21-year-olds there, though; one lady was celebrating her 60th birthday, and there was definitely a mix of ages overall, from like 21-60 or so. PS: based on Yelp menu pics, we were excited to try the corn dog bites - but they are no longer on the bar menu! Bummer.

    Combining bottles of alcohol. Is this common?
    Stacy L.

    So we went and they were refilling the alcohol bottles. Seemed kind of gross. Not sure if it's common. But food was delicious and prices were reasonable!

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    Aaron H.

    This was my first Yelp experience and it was phenomenal! I am really grateful that Robert P. Invited me to be a part of it! At the event I was able to sample five of their cocktails on tap which is a really neat concept to me. My favorite one was the margarita and the bartenders were super friendly. I also got to try the sliders, fries, cheese sticks, and fried cauliflower. The fries were the highlight with their crispness and the fried cauliflower is great for any of my vegan friends. The atmosphere is very modern as it is in a brick building with dim lighting. There is also a stage for karaoke if you are into it! There is also a pool table and a patio for even more fun to be had. Overall I highly recommend Circ for the atmosphere, cocktails on tap, and the fries! I will definitely be going back when I am in Ann Arbor for the nightlife!

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    Thank you for this great review, Jason!

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    Hope you come back and visit us!

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    Thanks for celebrating our one year anniversary with us!

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    Hope we see you again and you should try our food next time!

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    Hope we see you again for another NFL on Sunday!

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    4 years ago

    hannah is the best! this place is great! this is the best scene i have seen in a while i love this place!

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    We hope you come back to spend some more time on our roof deck!

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    Best bar ever! I was here for a Prospective Ross weekend and this place sold me on coming here!

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    Spencer

    4.4(216 reviews)
    0.2 miDowntown Ann Arbor
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    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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    Spencer - Sourdough Focaccia ($4) - pretty good but a bit salty

    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(82 reviews)
    0.1 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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    Bellflower

    4.6(218 reviews)
    7.4 miDowntown Ypsilanti
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    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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    Pork cutlet sandwich- outstanding!

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    Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery - Margherita Pizza ($16) - like cheese bread with a few sun-dried tomatoes. Meh.

    Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery

    3.9(1.1k reviews)
    0.2 miDowntown Ann Arbor
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    Came in for truffle fries and drinks with friends. We were seated at a large table and given tablet…read moremenus to look at. We came towards closing time, so the restaurant was chill and quiet. There is plenty of dining area seating as well as bar seating and additional seating space on the upper level. We all enjoyed our order of fries - they were crispy and well seasoned. Only comment for improvement would be to provide more aioli sauce with the fries because there isn't enough sauce for all the fries - though we didn't ask the server for more at that moment.

    We stopped here for a bite to eat after an art festival. I got a burger, which was one of the most…read moreflavorful burgers I've had for a while. It was juicy, well seasoned, and the crispy onions on top added a little extra to it. My dining companion got the steak fritte wrap . It was huge! I tried a bite and the seasonings were amazing. The kids burger is a decent size, and the kids mac & cheese is homemade. Drinks were also good. Our server was Bailey. They were busy and he was very personable and efficient. He checked in and answered questions about the menu. We sat outside and it's nice that the street is closed and it's great for people watching. Overall, great place to stop in AA.

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    Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery - Salmon Burger ($17) - salmon patty, slaw, tomato slice, sambal mayo, sriracha-sesame brioche

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    The Boro

    The Boro

    3.8(182 reviews)
    5.6 mi

    I had no idea we needed reservations for lunch, so next time I'm in town and want to take my team…read moreout, I will call the restaurant beforehand. We would have to wait for a table for 35 minutes, so we opted to sit at the bar. Service was quick and quaint. We ended up ordering an order of fries with their delicious and thick garlic aioli, 2 pasta Bolognese, 2 burgers, and a mushroom pizza. The food came out impressing-ly fast given how crowded they were. Everyone on my team enjoyed their selections, my mushroom pizza was exquisite - earthy, but the chili oil that came with the pizza made the dish more flavorful. The gentleman at the bar on 12/16 that served us was excellent. I wished I got his name so I can call him out in this review. He knew the menu inside and out, gave us suggestions, and helped make our lunch out relatively quick.

    We really enjoy the Boro and used to go there often since we live nearby. Unfortunately, the prices…read morehave gotten absurd and increased by 30-40+% in just a few months (I should mention the original prices were high at baseline). I reviewed some of my old receipts to confirm my suspicions. Here are a few examples: Seasonal Tart: $7 to $10 (From 11/2025 to now) Vegetarian Quiche: $14 to $16 (From 3/2026 to now) Danish: $9 to $12 (From 3/2026 to now) Cruffin: $10 to $12 (From 11/2025 to now) Then there is a 3% "Sustainability Surcharge" These extreme price increases over such a short time period cannot be explained by inflation / cost of living etc. Unfortunately, we can no longer support The Boro and their business practices.

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    The Grotto - Dogfish Head IPA

    The Grotto

    4.3(122 reviews)
    0.1 miDowntown Ann Arbor
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    We stumbled across this pub on our way to the ice cream place, and we decided to give it a try!…read moreOverall, we were impressed-- super cozy indoor/outdoor space, fast service, and an amazing list of draft beer options! They don't serve any food though, so might not be a good choice if you're hungry. - Dogfish Head Grateful Dead IPA: 10000/10 (an amazing, refreshing IPA that isn't too strong! Medium-bodied, pretty fruit-forward with notes of pineapple and mango. Honestly one of the best IPAs I've had in a whileee) - Kasteel Wit: 9/10 (light-body wheat beer that's also super refreshing and flavorful!) - Hacker Pschor Oktoberfest: 10/10 (great marzen) - Rhineheist Cheetah lager: 8/10 (decent lager) - Guinness: 6/10 (the Guinness was wayyyyy too watery!!!) - Ferndale Project Apple Pie: 9/10 (actually tastes like apple pie and vanilla! It's def on the sweeter side though, so you might not like it if you're not into sweet beer) Overall, I definitely want to come back and sit outside when the weather is nicer!

    This spot is pretty chill! I was thinking it was a beer only watering hole but they actually have…read morean AWESOME selection of bourbon. However, I made a grave mistake of ordering on the QR code/Toast rather than at the bar. I say grave because fellow bourbon whisky enthusiasts will cringe -- I was pretty stoked to see that they had Basil Hayden Toasted. So, I ordered it but also selected "add water" with the anticipation that it would be like a dropper of water. Nope, they made a cocktail out of my 2oz pour of Basil Hayden. Whiskey water. At that point, it could've been Makers Mark or Jack and I wouldn't have known the difference. User error though so I did make sure I still tipped accordingly and NOW I know. I'll be back though.

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