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    Aurora On The Lake

    3.9 (98 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Nicole E.

    Valet parking only. It's on Union Lake. Only bar seating, same high tops at least. Cassie is waiting on us. They do make their own dough for their pasta and pizzas. Ordered fritto misto less shrimp, Tartufo, patate fritte, corn dolce, Caesar less croutons, rustica salad with feta on the side, and chicken Marsala. $160.06 for our meal tonight. The salads and the fritto misto were out first. The Caesar dressing is quite good. Not a big salad though for $20. The rustica salad is just okay. Needs some dressing or something. The wine or olive oil was so slight. It's rather bland. The fritto misto is really good. Tomato garlic dipping sauce is yummy. The sweet corn reminds me of elote, it's good. The patate fritte is yummy. Addictive, a bit bigger than shoe string fries. So good. The chicken Marsala, sweet corn and the fries were out as round two. The chicken Marsala sauce is light and you can definitely taste the wine reduction in it, it's not bad. The chicken is flattened and thin, it's perfectly cooked. The staff is a bit anxious about cleaning off plates before you are done eating. We were full and done with all of our food and still no pizza yet. :( Last out is the mushroom pizza, there was a mix-up in the kitchen, supposedly. It has fresh small mushrooms, was thinking it would have been slices of fresh mushrooms. Dough isn't bad. Hint of truffle oil. Pizza wad so-so. Service was okay. Expected better service from the bar staff.

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    Dave W.

    We've been to the Aurora on Orchard Lake Road multiple times and really enjoyed it, so when we found out they opened another location right on the lake, we wanted to check it out. It was the perfect place for a beautiful spring outdoor birthday celebration. The patio has a fabulous view of Union Lake. I was happy to see that they had an extensive mocktail menu and I tried one of those and liked it. We started our meal with the Arancini appetizer followed by the Caesar salad that was repaired tableside. It's really fun to watch them make it, and it tasted great. I had the Veal Limone for my entrée. It looked different than I expected, but it was quite good, and the portion was very generous. It came with some potatoes on the side, although I might've preferred a small portion of pasta. My wife had the Tagliatelle, Bolognese and really liked it.

    Kelly M.

    Aurora is located right on the water with beautiful views. It's a great place to go for a special occasion. We have been to the west Bloomfield location but decided to try the commence location for our anniversary. The location and food was good but this location has an opportunity to improve with their service. We had a reservation but still waited about 20 mins for a table on a Wednesday night at 7pm but we did get a great table outside so I think it was worth the wait. Our server was very nice but we couldn't help but notice 4 other tables complained while we were there about the slow service, food issues and one table walked out. We were not in a hurry and we enjoyed our meal but there was room for improvement with the people bringing food out because they seem to have no idea what table they were supposed to bring the food? Each course people brought food to the patio looking confused, asking tables if they ordered that item and after a few nos they would eventually get the right table. It seemed odd like they should know what table they were taking food to. I think this is a great place and if the service improved has really great potential! Overall we enjoyed our meal and appreciated the complimentary dessert.

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    Nadia B.

    We brought our mom here for her birthday, but unfortunately, the experience was incredibly disappointing. We had a 4 PM reservation for 4 and requested outdoor seating. Despite planning to order a large amount of food and drinks, the manager refused to seat us at a slightly larger table--even one just set for 5. He was rigid and dismissive, offering no flexibility or hospitality, which set the tone for the evening. Soon after being seated, we were served water that had thick floating particles in it. Unfortunately, we had already taken several sips before noticing. When we asked what we had consumed, we received three different explanations: one server said it was leftover napkin from drying cups, another said pollen, and the manager insisted it was lemon residue from unclean pitchers. Not only was it unclear what we actually drank, but staff--including the manager--continued to make jokes about it throughout the evening, despite our obvious discomfort and concern. It felt unprofessional and tone-deaf. Later, a server accidentally dropped a tray of wine glasses next to our table, and my sister's toe was cut by the broken glass. The manager brought Band-Aids but made an inappropriate joke about suing the restaurant showing no concern to the situation. Cleanup was slow, and guests kept stepping through the shards--we had to ask multiple times before it was cleaned up. The food was actually quite good, and the drinks were what we expected. But the lack of leadership, professionalism, and basic guest care--especially from management--completely overshadowed the meal. We won't be back.

    Aperol Spritz
    Tamara F.

    A fantastic first visit to the newly renamed Aurora on the Lake! * Atmosphere: "Amalfi Coast" vibes with beautiful lakeside views. The outdoor seating is a must on a nice day. * Food & Drinks: The Aperol Spritz was perfectly balanced and the salad was good (though I'd love it chopped). For the price, I thought the salmon would be a little larger. We also enjoyed a very flavorful fried appetizer. For dessert, the fried Oreos were to die for--so delicious and decadent, I will definitely get them again! * Service: The staff was wonderful and the service was great all around. * Bonus: I love the addition of the front market for prepared foods and to-go items. A great, convenient feature. Didn't pick anything up this time, but I might the next time I'm in the area. Overall: A great experience. I will definitely be returning!

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    Paul E.

    We thoroughly enjoyed our first dining experience here. Our food , Pizza, rainbow salad with Salmon and Calamari was well prepared and tasty. For our Drinks we had the Black Berry Old Fashioned made with the house black Berry syrup which was quite tasty albeit a tad sweeter than I like in my Old Fashions but a nice change up from the classical drink recipe. If your cocktail tastes trend to a sweeter drink than this one should be right up your alley and probably not to be missed. Aside from the food, I love the tasteful decor of this new restaurant with its indoor and outside terrace dining options along Union Lake front that adds quite a bit to the overall dining experience. Service was top notch where our waitress was very friendly and outgoing with great follow up throughout the meal. The restaurant manager also checked in upon us while dining which speaks highly of this newer business. Definately a strength of this business! Overall a very nice addition to the greater West Bloomfield dining scene where we will definately be returning in the very near future.

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    Jeff L.

    The food was excellent. Short ribs were fall apart with excellent Demi glaze. The risotto was extremely good. The steak tip pasta was excellent, plenty of steak and mushrooms with an excellent sauce. The tiramisu was excellent as well, decadent and luscious. Service was very good with a smile. Very attentive. The atmosphere was very good, if a bit eclectic. Nice place to go to for a special occasion.

    Stephanie R.

    Beautiful restaurant, service was very attentive. The best part of this location has always been the view of Union Lake. Food was good but, not great and not cheap. My main issue was when the workers start clearing dishes before everyone is finished eating and without asking if we wanted them to take dishes. I not a fan of going out for a meal to be rushed. We were celebrating a 90th Birthday and wanted enjoy the company. Overall, good experience.

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    Elizabeth M.

    First trip since they opened! Our waiter was amazing and we came early enough so he could hang with us what felt like more than normal. Delicious made at the table Caesar salad, for 3 of us, 2 min for them to create in front of us. Everyone enjoyed their meals. Homemade pasta won me over before I arrived! Delighted that the vodka sauce had some heat! Drinks were wonderful too!!

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    29 days ago

    We came here for a birthday dinner and the staff was so kind, especially Cassie. The food was fresh and delicious!

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    29 days ago

    Cassie was an amazing waitress! Really enjoyed our time, restaurant ambiance and service!

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    They request guests avoid wearing athletic shorts, cargo shorts, jean shorts, sweatpants, gym clothes, flip-flops, tank tops, hoodies, and sports caps. At the bar, baseball caps and dress shorts are permitted.

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