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.

Really enjoyed our tasting menu here! This place has been open for a while - overtook the old…read moreMongolian BBQ space in downtown Ann Arbor and I've heard mixed reviews. Mostly that it's a bit overpriced for the portions. They do have vegetarian options but not a lot. It's one of those cases where you can pay $20 for a plate of vegetables and expect that to be a full mean but if you eat meat or fish you're getting something a bit more substantial. I was hesitant to come for just dinner and order à la carte for that very reason. So instead: we came for the vegetarian tasting menu. They offer a vegetarian, vegan or pescatarian (as well as regular Meat) tasting menu on Wednesdays and Thursdays only and it's 5 or 7 courses. We did 5 which was plenty. It was a very vegetable-forward meal but it was a good way to try their menu. I do wish they had more vegetarian protein offerings but again, the flavors were fantastic. Our server was knowledgeable and attentive and was able to explain each dish with detail. I'll def come back but I hope they offer some protein options like beans or tofu or something for their herbivore friends!

Absolutely amazing food and atmosphere, and the staff were very polite and efficient.read more

One of our favorites in downtown Ann Arbor. You can always count on consistency and quality of…read moreingredients in all their dishes. We enjoy dining at the bar for the added social interaction. Our servers were very friendly, attentive and took great care of us. Tonite we had the pickled tomatoes, which are marinated with basil, and some type of vinaigrette, served in a small jar. All we can say is the flavors are amazing if not addictive :) Served with whipped ricotta, olive tapenade and 2 slices of toasted sourdough. Tip: order extra of the toasted bread, when you order, it's so good and you will need it as the portions of ricotta, tapenade and tomatoes are generous. We then ordered the Arugula and Prosciutto pizza. Awesome flavors, great crust, would definitely order again. It gets busy, so suggest reservation's. I highly recommend checking them out if in Ann Arbor, great diversity of options on their menu.

Great Brunch, good Lunch, but menu could use more variety!…read more Savas is an adorable restaurant with a really welcoming atmosphere; the space is cute, the environment is lovely, and the staff is genuinely amazing every single time. My first visit was for brunch, and it completely won me over. The buffet had a wonderful variety of food, the mimosas and cocktails were delicious, and for the quality, variety, and service you get, the price point is very fair. I left thoroughly impressed. I came back for lunch excited to experience it again, and while the staff was just as warm and the environment just as great, however, this time the lunch menu didn't quite live up to my expectations. They offer salads, sandwiches, mac and cheese and similar American-style comfort food, which is totally fine, but for a restaurant of this caliber I was hoping for something a little more exciting. I ended up ordering a salad with added shrimp, which was absolutely delicious, and a pomegranate rosemary lemonade that was incredibly refreshing - perfect for a summer day-. But if you're not in the mood for sandwiches, salads, or mac and cheese, your options are pretty limited. My suggestion: keep doing everything you're doing because the hospitality and atmosphere are truly special, but consider expanding the lunch and dinner menu for those looking for a heartier or more diverse meal.

I was here solo and ate at the bar. The bartender had excellent service. Ordered the sava burger…read morewith sweety fries. Some of the best fries i ever had. Burger was juicy and delicious. Got the raspberry tiramisu which had a great presentation but I'm not really a fan of raspberry mousse. Wish they had the cheesecake. The ambiance is great for date night vibe. Also, everyone who works here is very good looking. Especially the curly haired bartender and the indian girl at the front.

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!

in our nearly 5 years of living here, we've seen this space evolve quite a bit: dessous, of rice…read moreand men, oram, and now this space dedicated to local pop ups and residencies. i changed our wedding anniversary dinner immediately to this spot when i saw the rooster & the rabbit come thru. bao boys hosted their phenom chef in laws and treated to ann arbor with something incredibly special. the meal: - the shank herb cured pork shank, palm sugar glaze, namjim coleslaw, za'atar flatbread - the toasty veg char roasted broccolini, toasted miso, grana padano, lemon breadcrumbs, almonds - the crispy potatoes crispy potatoes, chili garlic crunch chimichurri the sweet finish -mochi churros rolled in cinnamon sugar, bourbon caramel sauce

Those were some nice tortilla chips we got there... with shredded chicken.. it was a bomb…read more The pizza's were fun but a bit off with candied pineapple. Service was quick and laid back spot once the street is closed. Definitely a vibe.

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.

My waitress was so friendly. She recommended the pot roast…read more It was amazing!!! It was so delicious, tender and loaded with flavor, the carrots and mushrooms were amazing in it, and the mashed potatoes were outstanding! The portion was great. I also love these little rolls they served with whipped butter.. I loved it here, the ambience is very welcoming . Prices are great here too. I look forward to coming back !

We booked a 6:30 PM reservation for Thanksgiving but were left waiting until 7:00 PM to be seated…read more The service delays continued at the table--it took 50 minutes to get our food, and it was cold when it arrived. The serving staff seemed swamped and unsupported, so this falls on management for poor planning. It was a stressful experience rather than a relaxing holiday meal. We will not be back.

We had several overnight guests for Father's Day weekend! I wanted to surprise the crew with…read moresomething special to start our day! I made a little trip to the Boro for their amazing pastries! I just love this cute little place attached to the Dixboro Project. You must get here early because they run out very quickly! They offer such unique options. My favorite is the cream cheese garlic croissant, but everything is fantastic! They also have such a cute little space for enjoying your delicious treat in their park nearby. It's such a special place to relax and enjoy this beautiful weather.

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.