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4.7
Exceptional(1638)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary american • Ann Arbor
Booked 14 times today
Carlyle Grill in Ann Arbor is a beloved destination for comfort food enthusiasts, offering a delightful array of home-style dishes crafted with exceptional regional ingredients. The restaurant prides itself on its "outstanding cooking," with diners consistently praising the generous portions and the "most consistent quality cooking" in Ann Arbor. The cozy, inviting atmosphere, enhanced by warm mahogany accents and flagstone columns, makes every visit feel like a comforting retreat. Whether you're enjoying their sublime parmesan whitefish or the delectable French onion soup, Carlyle Grill delivers an authentic and satisfying dining experience that keeps guests coming back for more.
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4.1
Excellent(1011)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary american • Ann Arbor
Booked 13 times today
Nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown Ann Arbor, Café Zola is a culinary gem celebrated for its exceptional Mediterranean cuisine. With menus inspired by a rich tapestry of European and Mediterranean flavors, Café Zola brings authentic tastes to life with dishes that include Turkish recipes and other regional delights. Guests rave about the “delicious” food, with particular highlights like the “Turkish eggs” and “wild mushroom avocado toast with a poached egg - no regrets!” The restaurant’s commitment to sourcing fresh, high-quality ingredients from local farms ensures that each dish is as “fantastic” and “unique” as it is flavorful.
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4.6
Exceptional(458)
Price: Expensive
• Contemporary american • Ann Arbor
At Taste, origin matters. We first source our ingredients within a 200 mile radius, giving preference to Michigan vendors. This allows us to bring fresh, high quality components into the kitchen and to develop relationships with local farmers. We source our seafood direct-from-dock and rotate these selections based on quality and availability.We are passionate about our food and our service. Our menu reflects the season and showcases our chef's ambition to build creative yet accessible dishes.The perfect bite paired with the perfect sip can truly elevate any meal. We have carefully curated our wine list to accompany our cuisine. Taste's signature craft cocktail menu represents our ever expanding spirit selection and our dedication to using the freshest ingredients even in our drinks.
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  • Michael
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Excellent customer service. Portions are big for the price. Plenty to take home.
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    Carlyle GrillPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Ann Arbor
    4.7
  • Carm
    Cincinnati / Dayton •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food was absolutely amazing. Our server was wonderful and everyone made us feel so welcome. A++
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    Selden StandardPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Detroit
    4.8
  • Leslie
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Perfect birthday celebration! The staff was fantastic, they took a Polaroid of me and my family and even gifted me a candle❤️
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    The LedgerPrice: Very Expensive• American• Plymouth
    4.8
  • Larry
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on Dec 24, 2024
    We had an awesome experience here for our annual Christmas Eve/Birthday dinner with our family. The restaurant and surrounding area was decorated beautifully, it is so nice to see Detroit aglow again. Our server; Donovan; was very attentive in spite of having several tables; he anticipated our every need and helped to make the evening very enjoyable. Every entree was presented beautifully; complements to the chefs; it made for a very memorable experience and we will definitely be back. The food was excellent overall; the only complaint was that the Chicken Milano was a little dry; two of us had it and it was the same for both; maybe add a little more of the wonderful sauce that came with it. One minor complaint; as mentioned the ambience was awesome at this restaurant but the lights seemed to "strobe" with the light music playing in the background. Four people in our party would be considered senior citizens and we all noticed the lights flickering to the beat of the music; this may not even be noticeable to younger people though. Overall though we all recommend this restaurant to anyone; the owners obviously care a great deal and have created a perfect dining experience.
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    Lumen DetroitPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Detroit
    4.7
  • Colleen
    Detroit / Eastern Michigan •8 reviews
    4.0
    Dined on Dec 11, 2024
    I love Zola but it is so loud and people packed into the space. Wish they would fix both of those annoyances but then again others may like the energy.
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    Cafe ZolaPrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Ann Arbor
    4.1
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