Small but it works. Very interesting dishes with a different menu each week. Great wine pairings…read moreand nice vegetarian options. Tough to get reservations so book 3 weeks in advance

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

11-30-2025 Great vibe and wonderful service (Carson B)…read more The food was delicious , we tried the savory charcuterie with lots of interesting cheeses and meats. Other items on the table, steak frites, TRC burger and chicken sandwich. Every item came out hot and juicy and full of flavor. The live music was OUTSTANDING, a mix of folk, world and jazz. We will return.

Really enjoyed dining at this establishment. I ordered an old-fashioned, which was really good with…read moretheir homemade bitters and I also got the Smashburger, which was excellent with caramelized onions and really good attention to detail. The atmosphere was suitable for just hanging out or a romantic dinner and the service was friendly and pleasant. Overall would definitely recommend.

Stopped into this place because it was right across the street from work.. hippo expectations just…read morebecause University of Michigan food is generally not that great. I was pleasantly surprised to find that they actually have a few tasty great options here. Obviously the view was wonderful but to have good tasting food makes it a decent place to eat.

I got recommended this to try this place by Mr. Moore the food was amazing and I will definitely…read morerecommend this to all of my friends. Thank you

This is one of my favorite restaurants! I've honestly never had a bad meal or experience here…read more I am a creature of habit so I kind of stick to the same order. I usually get the Thai crunch salad or I get the pasta. This time I opted for the pasta with shrimp and chicken, I did ask for it to be blackened. The first plate that came out was a little too blackened in a bit too salty but the manager (Tay) that was on duty was phenomenal and he remade my pasta. For the appetizer, you can never go wrong with the dynamite shrimp. It's just simply delicious. It was happy hour so I ordered an eight dollars strawberry lime margarita and it was very well worth it. For dessert, we ordered the upside down cheesecake and it was so delicious! I will be going back to get another one soon.