What a delightful and FUN evening!…read more First time at this steakhouse. It was a party of four celebrating my birthday. As soon as we approached the front of the restaurant, I immediately felt like living back in Chicago. As we stepped inside and I took a look around, it hit me. Walking into this steakhouse feels like stepping into a vintage Chicago steakhouse/speakeasy. The doors open to the faint, unmistakable scent of charcoal-seared prime beef, aged bourbon, and pipe tobacco. Dim, moody lighting glints off polished brass fixtures and Art Deco geometric paneling, setting an atmosphere of unmistakable luxury. It wowed me. It has been a full year since I experienced this. This steakhouse is the pinnacle of indulgent dining, characterized by impeccable hospitality, expertly crafted dishes, and an atmosphere of refined luxury. It seamlessly blends the finest cuts of premium, dry-aged beef with white-tablecloth elegance and a sophisticated, but fun ambiance. Interiors feature dark wood paneling, rich leathers, brass accents, and low, warm lighting to create an intimate and timeless setting. White-Glove Service: The waitstaff are highly trained professionals who anticipate your every need. Tables feature crisp linen, heavy silverware, and polished glasses. The Bar: The focal point of the room is often an expansive, classic bar featuring a world-class cocktail program. Signature drinks include bone-dry martinis and perfectly balanced Old Fashioneds. Reminiscent of a top-tier Chicago steakhouse! The menu selection is fantastic, and the staff is wonderfully synchronized with a keen eye for the little details. Everyone at our table was wowed and completely satisfied. The lower level cigar lounge had tremendous atmosphere and it was the perfect way to finish the night. Highly recommended you try this place. Let me tell you a bit more about La Dolce Vita & Cigar Lounge. This cigar lounge is an adjoining gourmet dessert and cigar lounge. It allows you to wrap up your evening with fine wines, single malt scotches, and hand-rolled cigars, even featuring elaborate, over-the-top desserts like their molten "Candy Bar Bomb". I will write another review soon because we will be back. I will also update the review and share all the great food and all the appetizers drinks and desserts that we had on my awesome birthday dinner! So stay tuned ;) ALSO I want to give kudos to the gal that deboned my Dover Sole, after dinner we headed down to the cigar lounge and she asked me how was my meal and she was very polite and professional it made me smile that she took the time to confirm how I felt about the Dover Sole. The details added up throughout the evening.

Lisa made our graduation celebration very memorable for our family. Congrats on the wonderful hire…read moreand the food and as exceptional...a true culinary expert. Service was impeccable.

The best place in Ann Arbor for generous drinks and delicious food…read more You can't go wrong here. I especially like the loaded potato boats and the onion rings.

THEE place to get beef for dinner/lunch, or anything else…read more A Scratch kitchen, they are family owned, and quality is always perfect. Had their French Dip Au Jus, medium (you get to choose). The beef was like butter, so very tender and sweet, the au jus was rich, deeply rich and JUST right. The bread served is home-made, too. Service is always stellar. The rest of the menu is just as good.

This was hands down one of the best dining experiences my family and I have ever had. We came for…read moremy birthday dinner before our visit to the Michigan Theater to see David Sedaris perform. As we were walking to the restaurant, my diabetic mother started feeling her blood sugar drop. By the time we got inside, it had fallen to 44, so we headed to the bar and asked for a Sprite. The bartenders took care of her immediately and refused to take payment. They continued to monitor her, bringing her another glass as soon as she finished one, all while taking care of their many other patrons at the bar. They were kind, attentive, and made her feel truly cared for. Ben was our waiter, and he was also very attentive. He made sure we had everything we needed and checked on us often. The food was so delicious we tipped the kitchen staff twice (I love that this was offered as an option on the menu!). We all sampled bites from each other's orders, and I honestly couldn't tell you who had the best dish because there wasn't a bad bite at the table. My sister even struggled to decide whether to enjoy every bit of her steak there or save some to enjoy the next day. Despite how delicious everything was, we saved room for dessert, and I'm so glad we did. The crème brûlée and the chocolate chip cookie cheesecake were to die for! As we were finishing our meal, we realized we would need to-go boxes, but since we had taken an Uber into Ann Arbor and the theater doesn't allow outside food, we were worried the leftovers would go to waste. Matt, the manager, came to the rescue and said he would be happy to hold our food until after the show. We were so grateful! Ben carefully boxed everything up, and we were off to the show. I cannot commend this business enough on their high-class team. A restaurant is made or broken by the staff they employ, and every single person we encountered went above and beyond in their professionalism, courteousness, and genuine hospitality. We will absolutely be making this a regular spot for our whole family and cannot wait to introduce it to our friends and extended family. Thank you again for a lovely evening!

Doesn't compare to the OG location. The price for the shrimp cocktail is kind of insane, but it is…read moregood. The shrimp are large and I like that they include a glob of horseradish in the sauce. I do like that they offer bread and butter! You know I'm never turning down that offer. Service was ok but could have been better -- we had to flag down our server a couple times. It was a snowy night, but I remember it being freezing inside. Felt kind of cold/clinical in there. Something about the lighting, perhaps.

Great vibes + Excellent Service + Good Grub = Casey's…read more And that's a math fact! Also- good proximity to the train station, Yost Ice Arena, and other cool stuff.

Been a customer of Casey's literally for over thirty years. It's been our go to pub in Ann Arbor…read moreand we never have to think twice about having a good meal. Stopped in for lunch today, we ordered the tuna on sourdough and a turkey Reuben and a local IPA. Sandwiches were fine but the fries were absolutely horrible. Cold, chewy and uneatable. They tasted like they were made the two day ms before and left under a heat lamp overnight. A nightmare for our tastebuds. The waiter never returned to check on us so we decided to just forget them and finish the sandwiches. It was after 1 pm the bar was mostly empty so it wasn't a busy place. Eventually the waiter came with the check and we told him about the fries and he shrugged his shoulders and said it was maybe the cooking oil. No, they were ice cold. He offered to send out a new order of fries but we were done with our meal and had enough. Asked the waiter to at least take them back to the kitchen to let them know but he didn't do it. Asked we walked to our car, two kitchen staff were relaxing by the back door, taking a smoke break. Post Covid Ann Arbor restaurant service has declined but Casey's really have/had the best fries in town. Hope the get back on track.

The food and drinks are always good. The servers and bartenders are friendly and efficient. The…read moreatmosphere is welcoming and cozy. Love this Townie favorite!

We happen to be in the area and wanted to stop some place for lunch. It was late afternoon so it…read morewas a seat yourself situation. The waitress came by right away and brought us waters. My husband got the virgin Mai Tai and he loved it. I got the minestrone soup and we both ordered the salmon bowl. My husband really liked the salmon bowl. The salmon was prepared perfectly and the sauce was delicious. The minestrone soup was bland so I had to add a lot of salt and pepper to eat it. We plan on coming back for happy hour so we can try some of the drinks. The tavern atmosphere is really welcoming.

Great food great ambiance. The Big Eye Tuna was a beautiful presentation and delicious.read more

Korean-Marinated Ribeye (5/5): Very generous portion of meat that was tender and nicely grilled…read more The crispy rice was fantastic and the veggies paired nicely with the meat. Definitely my go-to entree. Thai-Style Calamari (5/5): One of THE main reasons I love Pacific Rim so much. This is the best calamari appetizer I've had. Lightly breaded and fresh. The sweet chili sauce is perfect. Thai Peanut Noodles (4/5): The noodles had great texture and the Thai peanut sauce was delicious. The tofu wasn't really crispy and I personally would've loved the option to add some meat. Lamb Dumpling (4/5): Lots of meat in the filling and didn't taste gamy at all. Limited time special. Shrimp Shumai (4/5): Really enjoyed the wonton wrapper. Shrimp flavor came through nicely. Limited time special. House Salad (4/5): Light and fresh. The soy based dressing was sweet, slightly acidic, and not at all overpowering. Warm Chocolate Cake (4/5): Delicious cake with a warm, gooey inside. I personally don't like coconut or chocolate and fruit desserts, but I still enjoyed this a lot. Creme Brulee Tasting (4/5) : Green tea, pumpkin spice, and ginger creme brulees. Loved getting to try a little bit of each flavor (green tea was my favorite). Spiced Caramel Pear (3/5): Not my favorite since I don't generally like cooked fruit. The mascarpone cream and shortbread were good though. RATING SYSTEM 5 - Great (Need to get this again) 4 - Good (Would get this again) 3 - Ok (Might give this another shot) 2 - Not Good (Won't get this again) 1 - Bad (Telling people to avoid this)

While in town we decided to celebrate my birthday here. We were greeted and asked if we had…read morereservations. We did not, but they were okay with that. I'm guessing weekends you would want to have reservations, but it was a Tuesday night so we got right in. The hostess sat us and decorated the table to celebrate my birthday- that was so thoughtful and sweet. I like when restaurants are ready for these special events. They have cards that are signed by the staff to give to you also. Andrew was our waiter, very kind and relatable. We ordered 11oz. steak, au gratin potatoes, broccoli, and creamed spinach. The steak was spot on medium. The sides were amazing! I was not able to eat all my food, I expected the sides to be smaller, not a complaint just a little fyi for someone else. My husband had the creamed spinach and said it was really good. As a special bonus they send a Happy Birthday dessert to the table. The whole experience was wonderful. The atmosphere was light, the dining room was very clean, not a single complaint! Thank you for the wonderful dinner and the special hospitality for our celebration.

This is a franchise location!!! I can't believe I haven't…read moredone a review for this location yet. I go here often, and I have a great experience. I love that this locations offer a birthday deal whatever age you are turning is the percentage you get off your entree. Took my sister here for the first time for her birthday and she enjoyed the food. She had the stuffed chicken, which is my personal favorite. I had the filet mignon I had it medium well but it was well, I was kind of annoyed about that because when I order medium its so close to medium rare instead of medium and then medium well is well. I need that happy medium lol But overall great experience. The Caesar salad was good just too much Caesar dressing. The mashed potatoes are always creamy and delicious. The broccoli is okay no seasoning. Overall the staff is nice, the management is great. Any issues I had was corrected right away. The ambiance is beautiful. I will return!!!

Blue LLama Jazz Club bas been on our list of places to check out for quite a while. We had heard…read moregood things about it. We made reservations Friday night for the 7:00PM show. They have two performances 7:00 PM & 8:30 PM. The interior decor is modern with the lounge vibe, kind of what you would expect for a Jazz Club. We were pleasantly greeted by the Hostess when we arrived, checked in and were taken to our table. Our server Julia, promptly greeted us and took our cocktail order. Great craft cocktails! They have a nice diverse menu with many options to choose from. We opted to go for small plates and had the Joey D's Killer Cornbread; sweet potato, with chipotle maple butter. It is served warm of course and it was very, very good. We also ordered the Fried Green Tomatoes, with pimento cheese. They were nicely battered and had great taste and flavor. The pimento cheese was a nice accompaniment. Lastly, we ordered the Apricot-Prosciutto Flatbread with sage-ricotta, burrata and arugula. The only thing we did not care for was the flatbread, it was not browned or crispy like most flatbreads dishes we have had, cooked in a pizza oven. Its consistency was doughy. All the other ingredients on it were good, just not the flatbread itself. The Jazz for the evening was performed by the Noah Hogan Quartet and they were fantastic. Would definitely go see them again. Overall a great experience. Would definitely recommend checking them out. There is a $25 per person cover charge. Reasonable for such a nice club.

This was my first time at a jazz club and it was a lot of fun. The servers and other employees were…read moreall very helpful and kind. There are a couple larger tables on the floor and many bar seats/tables for 2. The shows start at 7&9 most nights. We saw a quintet perform and it lasted about an hour. The musicians were very talented and passionate. The food was just ok. I liked the gnocchi and the micro greens and breadcrumbs were a nice touch. The blue mitten baby lettuce salad was pretty simple, I wished there were more toppings on it. I parked behind the building in a paid lot & it wasn't too expensive but filled up quick on the weekend.

Wow. This place really raises the bar in every way possible…read more The drinks and desserts are the best I have had IN MY LIFE. Yes that's right. My husband said he had the nest hazy ipa of his life here too. A wild claim for foodies like us. They offer takeout in case you don't feel like crowding inside. AND they have the only pickle plate appetizer I have been able to find in the state of Michigan. Oh how i have missed these house pickles in different brines. The bartenders are not only incredibly talented and knowledgeable, they are friendly, cool, and so interesting! I think every single bartender I talked to over there had these attributes, and some even went above and beyond that too. I know, hard to believe, and the price tag matches. At least they are neither under or overrated? I come here for the bar atmosphere, the impeccable drinks and desserts and sometimes a snack. I prefer to go elsewhere for fresh oysters and dinner.

Phenomenal Dessert and Solid Tapas, But the Main Missed the Mark…read more Came here for dinner and experienced a bit of a mixed bag. The smaller plates and dessert ranged from good to absolutely stellar, but the heavier main courses left a lot to be desired. Service was very excellent and the ambiance was a perfect place to spend a Sunday afternoon. The Standouts (5/5) Goxua: Absolute perfection. This dessert was phenomenal, beautifully executed, and easily the highlight of the entire meal. Do not leave without ordering it! Patatas Bravas: Stellar. Perfectly crispy on the outside, fluffy inside, and the sauce was spot on. Tuna Tapas: Served with shallot and serrano. Incredibly fresh, beautifully balanced, and another major win for the table. The Middle of the Road (3/5 - 4/5) Katsu Tapas: Quite good (4/5), with solid execution and great texture. Croquetas: Just okay (3/5). They lacked that rich, distinct flavor you usually look for in a traditional croqueta. The Disappointments (2/5) Turkey/Chicken Meatballs: A big miss. They were noticeably under-seasoned and lacked depth. Señorito Paella: For a dish that should be a showstopper, this was very underwhelming. It was light on the seafood, and the overall flavor profile was just lacking. Overall Verdict: Go for the drinks, stick to the top-tier tapas (the Patatas Bravas and tuna), and make sure you save room for the Goxua. Skip the meatballs and the paella.

I had a salad and two glasses of wine at the bar. No one ever asked how my food was, if I needed…read moreanything. I had to call them to me to ask for another glass of wine. And it was a very slow night.

Beautiful, Delicious and service was fantastic for our daughter's bridal shower brunch. Guests…read morestill commenting what a wonderful venue it was, how yummy the food was with generous portion sizes and how on top of it all the servers were. Made our lives much easier for this memorable epic event. Highly Recommend!