Best Restaurants for Special Occasions in Dexter

9 restaurants available nearby

1. Mani Osteria

4.9

Exceptional(212)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Ann Arbor

Booked 6 times today

Mani Osteria & Bar, our locally owned family-friendly Italian restaurant, has been serving wood-fired pizzas, handmade pastas, and signature antipasti since 2011. You can find us in downtown Ann Arbor.We take advance reservations for parties of 6 or more. Please note that not all of our large tables are displayed online, so please contact us to check for additional availability. We will do all we can to accommodate your group.

2. Gandy Dancer

4.7

Exceptional(6463)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Ann Arbor

Booked 41 times today

All across Ann Arbor, the Gandy Dancer restaurant is known for its creative preparations of seafood, steaks and pasta dishes. Situated in the beautifully restored 1886 Michigan Central Depot, it is both an architectural landmark as well as an elegant restaurant. A popular wedding venue in Ann Arbor, the Gandy Dancer's fine cuisine and sophisticated, historic atmosphere make a grand setting for rehearsal dinners and receptions. One taste of the Gandy Dancer menu, and you'll see why diners all over Michigan choose it time and time again.

3. The Session Room

4.7

Exceptional(687)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Ann Arbor

Booked 1 time today

The Session Room is a gem in Ann Arbor for special occasions. It's a place where craft beer and quality food meet in a vibrant atmosphere. The reviews rave about its excellent service and outstanding food. Customers love the wide variety of food choices and the huge selection of beers. It's a go-to spot for celebrations and team celebrations.

4. Carlyle Grill

4.7

Exceptional(1620)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Ann Arbor

Booked 5 times today

Carlyle Grill, an Ann Arbor mainstay has proudly served the Ann Arbor Community since 2006. We work with some of Michigan’s finest food producers and purveyors to bring you the freshest offerings around. From steak dinners to burgers and salads and everything in between, we pride ourselves on providing you the best in flavor – offering generous portions to feed the hungriest of guests. Comfort is the theme at our relaxed, family-friendly restaurant, where the menu runs to familiar, home-style dishes with top-notch regional ingredients. Enjoy our welcoming atmosphere featuring colorful yet classic design elements – bringing in added warmth and comfort with deep mahogany accents and large flagstone columns in our main dining room. During the warmer seasons, take advantage of the two open-air dining areas surrounding the restaurant. We also have a dedicated, breathtaking dining room available for large reservations or private dining events.

5. The Earle

4.7

Exceptional(3866)

Price: Very Expensive

• French • Ann Arbor

Booked 9 times today

An award winning Ann Arbor institution since 1977, The Earle serves a rotating menu of fine Italian and French cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Selections include lamb chops, veal, beef tenderloin, salmon, duck breast, sea scallops and more. Live jazz plays Tuesday through Saturday in the dining room. The Earle's nationally recognized wine list (Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence) offers over 1,400 selections. Three private rooms are available and accommodate groups from 6 to 48.If you have any questions or are interested in a party of 9 or larger, please call 734-994-0211.

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6. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Ann Arbor

4.6

Exceptional(1684)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Ann Arbor

Booked 7 times today

Ruth’s Chris Steak House – Downtown Ann Arbor, Ruth’s Chris Steak House serves only the best steaks, hand-selected from the top 2% of the country’s beef and broiled to perfection at 1,800 degrees so that every last bite stays as hot and delicious as the first. Enjoy the freshest seafood, classic sides and homemade desserts that satisfy any craving. Whether it’s a business meeting or private event, a guys’ night out, or just the girls, we will accommodate your every need in our warm and inviting atmosphere. 20% gratuity is added to all parties of 6 or more.Please call (734) 585-5155 directly if reservations are not available. Follow us on social media or email us at salesannarbor@ruthschris.com for exclusive information about our TasteMaker Wine Dinner Series - Featuring the biggest names in wine, our TasteMaker dinners perfectly pair these world-renowned wines with hand-crafted dishes created by the Ruth's Chris culinary team.

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7. Black Pearl Ann Arbor

4.5

Awesome(1307)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Ann Arbor

Booked 6 times today

The Black Pearl Ann Arbor is an upscale seafood and martini bar with a very relaxed and comfortable atmosphere. Our food and service is some of the best you will find in all of Ann Arbor. We have an extensive martini, beer and wine menu - a little something for everyone. Our guests range from executives to students and everyone in between. We offer food and drink specials daily and weekly. Whether you are looking for dinner or drinks and apps after a University of Michigan athletic event, we here at the Black Pearl Ann Arbor welcome the opportunity to show our guests a wonderful evening. Our award-winning Fish Tacos are simply the best you will ever have! Centrally located on Main Street. Our extensive patio is a great place to eat, drink and socialize in the heart of the city.

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8. The West End Grill

4.7

Exceptional(753)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • Ann Arbor

Booked 2 times today

The West End Grill in Ann Arbor serves modern and elevated American cuisine with global inspiration. From delicate scallops, to a rich and rustic Delmonico steak, we offer a variety of dishes for you to crave. The West End Grill is open daily, with seatings from 5:00pm to 9:30pm.

9. Taste Kitchen

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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Chandravip
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •39 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Josh was amazing!! He was able to execute in the best possible way. And even remembered me from the last time. The food and service was amazing. I celebrated my mothers birthday and he favorite is Aqua Panna and he offered it. She was thinking I like him and to request him next time. Also he gave me all the information need for a birthday gathering I wanted to do in April. So thank you Josh for all you do!!
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Gandy DancerPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Ann Arbor
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4.7
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shannon
Chicago / Illinois •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
incredible service and food. has a comfortable feel for being a very upscale experience. the live music is always perfect with a jazz feel and never too loud. sommeliers are always very helpful and the wine selection is huge.
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The EarlePrice: Very Expensive• French• Ann Arbor
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4.7
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Brian
Central Kentucky •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Excellent food and service! Our waitress, Jessica, is the best: very attentive, kept our drinks refreshed continually, was always there to make sure we had everything we needed but never hovered. Wonderful service!
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Carlyle GrillPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Ann Arbor
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4.7
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Nigel
Toronto / Ontario •6 reviews
4.0
Dined 6 days ago
Busy Saturday night, had a reservation but decided to sit at bar as a bit quieter. Excellent food, yellowfin tuna salad very nice, quick service, especially considering how busy, huge beer selection, price not crazy, what’s not to like?
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The Session RoomPrice: Moderate• Gastro Pub• Ann Arbor
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4.7
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Kathryn
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •1 review
5.0
Dined on Nov 6, 2024
Amazing server, so knowledgeable about the menu including all the wines. Food was quick & yummy!
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Mani OsteriaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Ann Arbor
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4.9

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9 restaurants available nearby

1. Mani Osteria

2. Gandy Dancer

3. The Session Room

4. Carlyle Grill

5. The Earle

6. Ruth's Chris Steak House - Ann Arbor

7. Black Pearl Ann Arbor

8. The West End Grill

9. Taste Kitchen

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