What a delightful and FUN evening! 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. read more

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

The Chop House - Steakhouses Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Had a very good dinner here. Everything was good. Nothing was bad. Our service was good. Our waiter was polite, attentive, and friendly. Although there isn't a dedicated lot, there are lots nearby for parking. It's pretty pricey and everything is a la carte but it's good quality food. My roasted chicken was cooked very well and the cheddar potatoes au gratin were very tasty. I really have no complaints. If you're wanting a nice dinner in a classy environment, you should definitely try Chop House. read more

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I want to preface this review that this restaurant is built on luxury and service. The food is wonderful and everything is prepared with a purpose, which is why it is so expensive. It has the feel of a old, but classy steakhouse and has a bar in the restaurant. The lighting is dim, which I prefer for a dinner like this. It's not loud, which is a good thing if you are paying this much money for a date night or nice dinner. I would recommended, but be weary of the spending. Also, the seafood tower is amazing. read more

The Chop House - Beef Wellington - Steakhouses Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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The service from Raymond J was amazing. Food was on point and the ambience was great. Value was fair read more

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Four for dinner and we loved the classy steakhouse atmosphere. Truly a fine dining experience. Wonderful service by Seth and service team 3. On this visit, the lobster and crab cake appetizer was disappointing. We had enjoyed them so much on our last visit that we ordered two of them this time. Unfortunately, they were dry with little to no sauce on them. As they were this time, I would not order them again. Next, we had the chopped BLT salad. It is an outstanding salad, akin to a wedge. For our entrées, the beef Wellington was delicious and we highly recommend it. Also, the fruits de mer was also superb. We were looking forward to the dry aged New York strip, but it unfortunately disappointed. Medium rare at the chophouse is a cool red center. Knowing this, I asked for medium rare plus so that it would not be a cool red center. Unfortunately, both orders of the New York strip came out with a cool red center. Tender, but a bit bland. The accompanying sautéed spinach was unfortunately a bit bland. The au gratin potatoes were very good. For dessert, we had the bananas, Foster bread pudding in the caramel apple pastry. We enjoyed both. This restaurant can easily be five star, but you can't make these kind of mistakes when you charge this much to your customers read more

Classic vibe, with great ambience. Service is impeccable. Food is outstanding. It's pricey, but you get what you pay for. Excellent for special occasions. Staff is friendly and attentive, but also know when to let you enjoy your time with your company. Desserts are special. Worth the money and time. read more

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Never fails to have great food! The ambiance and food was spectacular. A drink and an appetizer at the bar is always great way to spend your time at the Chop House if you looking for a Greta vibe for the night. read more

Service and ambiance were top notch. Staff all around were fabulous. The food for the price point was just okay. Lobster bisque (not pictured) was good and the complimentary bread was very unique tasting. Surf n' turf with filet mignon and lobster tail was mediocre. Lobster was tuff and filet lacked a wow factor. Mudslide cheesecake tasted like it was previously a frozen cake and leaned more like a regular cheesecake then mudslide flavors. My rating weighs more on disappointment with food. read more

The Chop House - Mudslide Cheesecake - Steakhouses Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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TLDR: the food fails to meet the same quality as its service. Overall Rating: 2.5/10 Amount Spent: ~$170 for 2 people (including tax and tip) -- Wish I could rate this place higher. The service? Id give it a solid 9/10, although they did have a mishap or two, they were on top of their game tonight. What knocked off that last point was 2 things: - When we ordered our steak, we asked for it cooked to a medium, but apparently they don't offer that and our waiter never bothered to mention that to us (found out when the steak came to the table) - When something across the dining room dropped, a few of the waiters sighed very heavily and made random noises (even rolled their eyes). Not saying they shouldn't have those emotions, but it's just not something I want to see or hear when I'm eating, especially in an establishment like this. But even with the service being as good as it was... I come to restaurants for the food, not the service. The food: Hard 4.5/10, reaching 5 to 5.5 Don't get me wrong, it wasn't an entire disappointment, the crab/lobster cakes and the lobster bisque were great (although I do wish the bisque had more lobster, it had body, and that made up for it). Although I wouldn't recommend coming here, if you end up still going: I'd say those are two things that you DEFINITELY have to order... Now here's why I say you shouldn't come here. For a steak house, you'd think they know how to cook their steaks to any temp. We asked for our steak to be cooked to a medium (since my S/O prefers to not eat overly "red" meat) but the steak came out blue - medium rare. A gradient cook isn't the worst, but the fact that it was blue and the waiter had the audacity to tell us that it was "true medium rare" is crazy talk. I've been on the grill since I was 8, I know what medium rare looks like. Wish I took a picture of the actual meat rather than just having a shot of the bone, but trust me, it looked virtually identical. When we sent it back we expected a re-fire since it was pre sliced, but they simply reheated the same steak again, so it came out tough, chewy, and over cooked this time. 3/10 Note: steak was extra salty as well, which is ironic, since the two sides we ordered with it had virtually no seasoning. The sides? Ordered the 3 cheese Mac and the wild sautéed mushrooms. 3 cheese mac was cooked well, but had literally no flavor. 5.5/10 Wild mushrooms look good, but that's all it has. No seasoning and half of it was undercooked. Not really fun chewing into raw, under seasoned mushrooms on your anniversary dinner. 4/10 read more

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The serving staff is absolutely wonderful, the lobster bisque was average, The Mac n Cheese was above average, the crème brûlée was excellent (I actually will just come back for dessert next time) I left the restaurant with a cigarette stink on my coat and clothes after one basement bathroom trip but that's on me, not having done my research before. read more

The Chop House - dirty cutlery - Steakhouses Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

my boyfriend and i celebrated his birthday at the chop house in ann arbor, and it was truly perfect from start to finish. he ordered the 16oz wagyu ribeye, and i had the 6oz filet surf and turf. both were cooked beautifully and absolutely melted in your mouth. we also shared the baked mac and cheese, which was rich, creamy, and the perfect comfort side. the food was incredibly yummy, the service was unbeatable, and the ambiance made the whole evening feel special and elevated. every detail felt intentional and thoughtful. if you're looking for a place to celebrate or just enjoy a top-tier dining experience, the chop house is an easy 10/10. we'll definitely be back! read more

The Chop House - 16oz wagyu ribeye, Baked Three Cheese Macaroni, 6oz filet surf and turf. - Steakhouses Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

This is a very definition of well put together steakhouse. For their price, what you get as far as a portion and quality wise is amazing. We went there with local friends who frequent this place. Service was great with a good recommendation from their wait staff, and their honest and knowledge about different items made my decision making easy. Their seafood selection tasted fresh, and their new york strip was amazing. And their side items were delicious. I also liked that I could wear my casual clothes. Very mixed vibes but overall luxurious dimly lit environment made it very calm evening. Their cigar bar downstairs sounds interesting as well. read more

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I had the Sole and it was devine. My wife had the chicken which she loved. The rest had various steaks which were all cooked perfectly and delish. The sides were good too. They almost wouldn't split the bill between our party of 8. Why do restaurants want to ruin our experience by putting us through that. But the push back was minimal and they divided the bill how we needed it. So I again state they almost didn't but they did. Service was excellent. The place is nice inside too. There was little to complain about. I recommend this place.Chain places like capital grill are better though. Bring your wallet but it's still priced fairly for what you get. read more

I will start by saying I don't typically go to many fancy steakhouses so take this review with a grain of salt. I came here solely because my little brother wanted to go to a "fancy" steakhouse and not a chain like Texas Roadhouse. My fiancé and I ordered the beef Wellington and the salmon. We split half-and-half and they were nice enough to split it for us! My brother and his girlfriend got steaks, I believe he got the Wagyu and she got the filet. We also ordered 3 sides to share - brussels sprouts, potatoes au gratin, and mac & cheese. I will say all the food was delicious and the service was immaculate. I can understand why people would go to a fancy steakhouse! Would I come back? Maybe. I would come back for another special occasion, but this is not a restaurant that I would go to just to have because I was hungry. Everything was honestly amazing, but the bill for 4 people was over $500. But also keep in mind, my brother's Wagyu was $100 just for the steak so it's possible this could've been a little cheaper. Personally, I don't think it's worth it, but for another special occasion, I would come back, I have no complaints! read more

The Chop House - Half Beef Wellington and half salmon - Steakhouses Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Overall I think this restaurant is one that you should try at least ONCE in your lifetime. Fortunately I went with my family because of my birthday this past month and I had a very enjoyable time! The ambiance was great and the waiter was very friendly and guided you through their menu and cooking styles! The food was great! The Wagyu steak was delicious, the au gratin were tasty, but unfortunately nothing too exciting. The salmon was delicious and the complimentary bread was astounding. Hard to go wrong here and I highly recommend! read more

The Chop House - Wagyu steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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We went here for the cigar bar after dinner. We were told to have a seat and wait while they checked availability. My daughter and son in law go here quite often. We had drinks and deserts while we waited. The waitress did a good job with service. We finished our drinks and inquired about the availability. To no avail. One of us went to the basement and there were 7 people down there. We knew it was a waste of time to wait any longer. We'd been there for about 45 minutes already. So we left. As we exited the restaurant there was no thank you, have a good night, not a word. I've never been to a restaurant so poorly operated. The deserts were good. The waitress did her job. The management was the worst I've ever encountered. So far this month we've been to Hyde Park and Fleming's for dinner. The Chop House can't hold a candle to either of those establishments. read more

I'd rate it a 4.5. This is my sister and her finances favorite steak place in the area. The main dishes and sides were all pretty much amazing. The service was very good. It reminds me of service at top Michelin restaurants. However, I didn't care so much for the Cesar salad. Pretty disappointed in it given how good everything else was. read more

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Disappointing Experience After Years of Loyalty! I've been a regular customer at the Chop House for nearly a decade, often bringing large groups and spending around $1,000 a year -- including a $12,000 corporate event a few years back. While the service has always been hit-or-miss (and even with reservations you often wait 30+ minutes), I've continued to return for the food, location, and cigar bar. For a recent November Saturday, I booked a reservation four weeks ahead. When BTN moved the college game I planned around from 1 PM to 7:30 PM, I called when I found out 9 days in advance to cancel. The manager told me I'd be charged a $200 cancellation fee -- even admitting it was discretionary but refusing to make an exception. He also claimed it was a "system issue," which I know isn't true. Very poor management and zero regard for loyal customers. The restaurant is always full on Saturdays, so there was no real loss. After years of spending over $20,000 here, this experience was disappointing enough to end my patronage. Be aware of how they handle cancellations. read more

Fancy ambiance with a capital F - this is a grad dinner or a special anniversary dinner. The wagyu steak was so well marbled - the first few bites were heaven and then it got a little greasy, which the sides helped with. The bone in was juicy and well cooked. Staff was attentive, recommended great sauces to pair with steak, and were overall pleasant and friendly. read more

The Chop House - Wagyu - Steakhouses Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Special occasion place for a delicious dinner. Love that the delicious cheese popovers they serve to start are gluten free. They were very helpful with our food allergy (gluten). The chicken and crab/lobster cakes were delicious! Also appreciated the chocolate truffles they served us to celebrate a special event. read more

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Cozy steakhouse atmosphere with accommodating, professional, welcoming service. Delicious lobster bisque and great steak and mushrooms. Latte good too. All enjoyed their steaks which were well-cooked and very tasty! read more

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Our group came here for our co-workers birthday while in town on business tonight. The decor is lovely and matches the old building perfectly. The table service and customer service was top notch. The food was absolutely delicious. Our group ordered varying dishes - the filet, the NY strip, the lamb chops, the roasted chicken and many of the accompaniments such as the mushrooms, Brussels sprouts, smashed potatoes, and lobster gnocchi. We also had the French onion soup and chopped salad as an appetizer. We each enjoyed every bit of it. I highly recommend The Chop House for a nice dinner or special occasion. read more

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One of the last restaurants I have left on my list for downtown AA! We had the calamari to start and it was alright. Not too much flavors on it. It was the same with the dry age steak - it was pretty good but it wasn't quite worth the price tag. The salad was really good, and the french onion soup was one of my favorites for sure. They do have the best service in Ann Arbor, loved the experience just for the service alone and also the vibe was great. read more

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Food was great! Great place to go for special occasions. Waitstaff was great and friendly

First of all, yes, this is a restaurant where you'll have to "splurge" a little, but don't let that deter you from having an incredible dining experience. I took my mother here for her birthday, and I have nothing but good things to say: service could not have been better -- waitstaff were as knowledgeable as could be and very attentive to every possible concern -- the food was delectable (as it should be for the price point) -- these steaks were the best I've had in my life, and the side portions were huge. (This isn't one of those upscale restaurants that serve portions fit for a songbird). As a bonus for those who enjoy the finer things in life, there's a cigar lounge downstairs that just happened to have my favorite cigar. 10/10! If you're in the area and have something to celebrate, head on down to the Chop House! read more

Exquisite! Everything we ordered was prepared perfectly. Even our drinks had our eye's rolling back! Service was excellent, ambiance was pleasant, including the cigar bar? In the basement. The cigar scent was restricted to the lower level. Did I mention dessert!? Crème brûlée from heaven and German chocolate cake from a southern aunt's kitchen, I'm pretty sure.... 10/10 read more

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Honestly, I was disappointed. I made a reservation weeks ago to celebrate a special occasion. We were seated promptly and handed iPads where we could scroll through the large menu and see photos of each item before ordering. On the whole, this was useful but not a make-or-break. The venue itself was an old school kind of cozy with a smoking lounge downstairs where the bathroom is located. After we ordered, we were served mini popovers that were quite average and more chewy and rubbery than soft and buttery. The service was slow and our servers were not the most attentive and required multiple flag downs before our glasses were refilled. When our steaks and 3 accompaniments finally arrived about 40 minutes later, we were looking forward to experiencing the $200+ we were spending.... Each of our 3 sides was $12-$15 each and the vegetables we ordered (brussel sprouts and miso roasted broccoli) were fine but overly buttered to the point where it was overpowering. The french fries might have been the best of the three.... The steak itself which was supposed to be the star was nothing special and lacked flavor. After visiting multiple steakhouses, this really was not it. Even when we ordered, our server made sure we were aware that their version of medium rare is "different" ...or cooked to a lower interior temperature from other steakhouses which we found peculiar. The cuts we were given were alright but more fat and sinew than meat. What irritated us most was the consistent pestering asking us whether "everything was wonderful" when it was not. If you're into steakhouses, this is not it. Insanely overpriced for what you get in food and in service. I would not return. read more

The Chop House - Porterhouse Steak - Steakhouses Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Chop House truly serves up a fine dining experience in Ann Arbor with food and service that has so far been unmatched. Everything about the meal was flawless! Every dish we ordered was a hit and my husband and I quickly decided this was going to be our go to special occasion/date night spot from now on. Just be careful if you have any cuts on your hands when they come by for the hot towel service as the fresh lemon juice that's squeezed into your hands can really sting LOL. Jokes aside, the bread service came with a single muffin of Brazilian cheese bread that was delicious but very filling as it has a very mochi like consistency. Other things I found impressive about chop house is that they make all their sauces and dressings in house, and the fish on the menu is never more than 48 hours old from having been removed from where they were fished out of! Here's everything we ordered: Lollipop lamb chop appetizer: so good! And for $25 o thought it was a pretty generous serving as there's a good amount of meat to these and they were delicious! Oysters on the half shell: fresh, clean, and sweet tasting and that cocktail sauce was divine, I love a good zing to my horseradish Wagyu ribeye: loved this! It was 16 oz so we had it split for my hubs and I and it was really good. I don't believe this could be true Japanese wagyu because for 16oz this was $100 and didn't come with a certificate presented so I imagine this must have been American wagyu, but nonetheless the steak was cooked with a super yummy crust and served with a peppercorn sauce that was to die for Glazed Brussel sprouts: these were delicious and the perfect way to balance out the savoriness of the steak Wild mushrooms: these were excellent as well! Buttery, truffley, mushroomy goodness Banana foster bread pudding: they offered us a table at their cigar lounge downstairs named La Dolce Vita where we ordered our dessert at, which was a true cigar lounge! I'll write more on that in a separate review :) but the dessert itself was so well done, my sweets averse husband even liked it! Like I said, everything was a hit here, and we really look forward to bringing guests and celebrating more special occasions here read more

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My wife and I went to dinner on New Year's Eve and the whole evening was exceptional Our server, Nicole, was awesome. She had great suggestions and was also able to get us seated downstairs for dessert. The whole staff went above and beyond to make our night extra special and we can't wait to come back! read more

We love chop house- it is consistently excellent every time we go. Oysters are super fresh, perfectly cleaned, and delicious. Steaks are high quality and cooked perfectly, sides are huge and the Mac and cheese in particular is awesome. Dessert is to die for- the Crème Brûlée is the best I have had in AA. We have brought people here and they have also had a fabulous time. Ambiance is great for a special night out. read more

9-29-2024 We were a party of 6 and came for a double birthday. The service was great and the also the ambiance, but we thought the food was a little subpar for the price. I did enjoy my Dover sole and the sauteed spinach and mac & cheese are highly recommended. read more

The scallops and the sides were perfection. However the service was lacking tonight. Felt very ignored and was hard to get staff's attention. Didn't feel welcomed or valued here. But the food and drinks were good. So that's why I'm rating a maybe. read more

This was a really nice find in Ann Arbor! The food was great. I had a cowboy steak and shrimp paired with a Argentinian Malbec. Delicious! The service is excellent and they have a few deserts to choose from. Parking was easy. Service was excellent and so was the food. read more

Chop House is awesome. I am not a big steak eater, but i was anxious to try their Cowboy Steak Plate, and it was FIRE. Loved it with some choice of Potatoes or french fries. Chop House is a bit pricey, so dont forget your wallet lol. My girl wanted the Lobster Basque. I tried it once, and i didnt like the taste. So i went with the steak. Good ice tea and drinks here. Nice waiter we had serve us. I will be back for more. read more

We always have a great experience at the Chop House. Our visits are usually reserved for special occasions, but we just needed a night to treat ourselves. As always, the food was wonderful. Crab cakes, surf and turf, beef Wellington, and accompaniments were all perfect. The service is always great, but this time was exceptional. Nicole was knowledgeable, efficient, and warm. The perfect balance of attentiveness and giving us privacy. The perfect balance of being kind and being professional. One of our best times here! read more

We took our daughter here for her 21st birthday and it did not disappoint. From the perfectly crafted martinis to the incredible steaks and salmon, I honestly cannot think of anything that wasn't close to perfection. The service was also over the top excellent. You know it's going to be really expensive when you decide to come here, so I'm not going to comment on the prices. After all, your daughter only turns 21 once and she deserves the best. This is hands down the best steakhouse that Ann Arbor has to offer. In an era of post COVID mediocre dining experiences with overpriced, lack luster food and poor service, it's nice to go to a place that reminds you of how great a dining experience can be. read more

The Chop House - Au gratin potatoes, lobster gnocchi, salmon Oscar, surf and turf, 12 oz New York strip with brown butter sauce. - Steakhouses Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Service was unparalleled and food was spectacular. Ambiance is cozy and comforting with an upscale flair read more

Food was very good ,, had a salad with steak and all was delicious ,, had house wine which was pricy

Been coming for years where did my review go...usually on the Dolce side so maybe that's why I thought I had made one. Where to begin. This is an iconic restaurant in Ann Arbor. Over priced? Yes absolutely. Worth it... That's up to you. I've had better for less. However; they had outside seating and we aren't dining inside these days. I came for my birthday and we got a table outside. We both had steak. I had the Surf and Turf and my husband had the Pork Chops. Both were great. Why do they marinate the Lobster tails with saffron? Not everyone wants their lobster to have that flavor or the texture that comes from marinating or soaking they called it. I also think the presentation of both dishes needed work. At this price point that should also be on par. It's funny that each person only gets one tiny popover ! Service was much slower than usual but these days that's just expected. We really miss the ambiance inside and all the servers/bartenders we use to know so well. read more

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