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Where to Find the Best Eats in Ann Arbor, MI: The 10 Restaurants You Need to Try

Updated: Feb 15


Ann Arbor, Michigan is famously known for having the University of Michigan right at the heart of the city. Ann Arbor is a hub for great art and good food. Hosting the annual Ann Arbor Arts Festival every July, be sure to make Ann Arbor a weekend get away. While visiting, there are a plethora of options to choose from all of which are family friendly and can range from a splurge to just really good food at low prices. Living here for almost a decade, we break down our top 10 favorite places to go out to eat and drink.


When we talk about Ann Arbor, we think of this large circular area, encompassed by Highways 14, 94 and 23 . First, there’s the downtown which consists of Kerrytown, the Old West Side, and the Main Street area, right close to the University. Downtown is walkable from each neighborhood and there is abundant parking both on the streets and garages. The north, west, and south sides of Ann Arbor are home to residential neighborhoods, and the Briarwood Mall is situated in the southern part conveniently located right off highway 94. All areas have good food which our recommendations will bounce you around to each part of the town.


1. Tomukun Korean BBQ

  • Where: 505 E Liberty St Suite 100, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

  • Specialty: Korean BBQ

  • Website: http://bbq.tomukun.com/

  • Our Order: Mandoo/Fried Dumplings and Bulgogi/Marinated Ribeye

2. Black Pearl

3. Aventura

  • Where: 216 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

  • Specialty: Tapas, paella, wine & cocktails

  • Website: https://www.aventuraannarbor.com/

  • Our Order: Datiles con chorizo and Paella

4. Union Rec

  • Where: 545 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

  • Specialty: American food, tacos

  • Website: https://www.unionrec.com/

  • Our Order: Queso, Korean Pulled Pork Tacos, and Margaritas

5. Fritas Batidos

  • Where: 117 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

  • Specialty: Cuban-inspired

  • Website: https://fritabatidos.com/

  • Our Order: Chicken Frita with Avocado, Chorizo Frita with Egg, Hibiscus Batido, and Coconut Cream Batido

6. YORK Food and Drink

  • Where: 1928 Packard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

  • Specialty: Bar, Food trucks

  • Website: https://www.yorka2.com/

  • Our Order: Avo Toast and the food trucks (!)

7. The Dixboro Project - The Boro

  • Where: 5400 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

  • Specialty: Wood-fired pizza, bakery

  • Website: https://www.thedixboroproject.com/

  • Our Order: Semolina and Vanilla Pancakes, Croissants, and Cappuccinos

8. Bigalora Woodfired Cusina

  • Where: 3050 Washtenaw Ave #112, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

  • Specialty: Wood-fired pizza

  • Website: https://bigalora.com/

  • Our Order: Capriccosa Pizza and Bacco Sausage Pizza

9. Los Amigos - Ann Arbor

10. Wolverine State Brewing Co


Notable favorites also include Washtenaw Dairy, HOMES Brewery, the Session Room, Ricewood, Palio, Jolly Pumpkin, and MASH.


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