Ann Arbor · Washtenaw County, MI
Food & Drink in Ann Arbor
Scout analyzed 99 Ann Arbor places and surfaced the ones that actually fit food & drink.
Places analyzed
99
Matches
24
Typical spend
$70
Typical visit
1.2 hr
Best neighborhoods for food & drink
Ranked by how many matching spots Scout found in each area.
Scout-verified spots
Old West Side
Jagged Fork
Jagged Fork is a relaxed breakfast and lunch spot, good for a casual meal. Expect to spend 1-1.5 hours and $15-25 per person for a meal and a drink.
Food & Drink
Comet Coffee
This coffee shop is a good stop for a quick, relaxed break, suitable for pairing with shopping or a walk downtown. Expect to spend 20-30 minutes and around $5-12 per person for a drink and pastry.
Lakewood
Zingerman's Roadhouse
Zingerman's Roadhouse is a good spot for a substantial meal, offering American comfort food with a gourmet twist. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and around $30-70 per person for food and drinks.
Food & Drink
Gandy Dancer
Gandy Dancer is an elegant spot for a dinner out, ideal for a longer meal focused on seafood, steak, or pasta. Expect to spend $50-100 per person, and reservations are recommended.
Mitchell
Socotra Coffee House
Socotra Coffee House is good for a casual solo stop or a relaxed meeting over coffee. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and around $5-$15 per person for drinks and a light bite.
Bryant Pattengill East
Venue by 4M
Venue by 4M is suitable for a dinner outing, possibly followed by drinks, and can serve as a destination for special events. Expect to spend $30-70 per person for a visit of about 1.5 hours.
Old West Side
Frita Batidos Ann Arbor
Frita Batidos is a good spot for a casual meal of Cuban street food and tropical drinks, often pairing well with a downtown Ann Arbor outing. Expect to spend 60-90 minutes and about $15-35 per person for a meal and drinks.
Food & Drink
Knight's Steakhouse Downtown
Knight's Steakhouse Downtown is a good choice for a traditional steak or seafood dinner, often paired with a pre-dinner drink or a post-dinner stroll. Expect to spend $50-$100 per person for an hour and a half visit.
Eberwhite
HOMES Brewery - Brewpub
HOMES Brewery is good for a casual meal or drinks with friends and family. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $25-$50 per person on food and drinks.
Old West Side
The Chop House Ann Arbor
The Chop House is suitable for an upscale dinner, often for special occasions or a refined date night. Expect a visit of around 1.5 hours with a high per-person cost.
Food & Drink
Palio Ann Arbor
Palio is an Italian restaurant with a rooftop patio, suitable for a dinner outing, especially on weekends. Expect to spend $35-75 per person for food and drinks.
Food & Drink
Sava's
Sava's is a solid choice for a casual upscale meal, suitable for a dinner date or a Sunday brunch with family. Expect to spend 1-2 hours and $30-70 per person.
Depot Town
Hyperion Coffee Co
Hyperion Coffee is a good spot for a casual solo stop or a brief meet-up, ideal for starting your day or taking a break. Expect to spend $5-$15 per person for coffee and a light snack.
Food & Drink
Union Rec
Union Rec is a typical American restaurant suitable for a casual meal or drinks. Expect to spend 75-90 minutes and $20-40 per person, fitting well into an evening out on Main Street.
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Aventura
Aventura is a good spot for a dinner out focused on Spanish tapas and drinks. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $40-80 per person for a full meal and drinks.
Food & Drink
The Hen Ann Arbor
The Hen is a solid choice for a casual brunch, perfect for kicking off a weekend day or meeting friends. Expect to spend an hour and $15-30 per person.
Food & Drink
Cupsnchai
Cupsnchai is a good spot for a casual solo or small group outing, perfect for a quiet coffee break or light meal. Expect to spend about an hour and $5-$15 per person for drinks and snacks.
Dixboro
The Dixboro Project
The Dixboro Project is a good spot for a dinner out, whether a date or with family, offering creative food in a barn setting with a terrace option. Expect to spend $35-$75 per person for a 1.5-hour meal.
Old West Side
The Earle Restaurant
The Earle is a cozy underground spot for French-Italian dining with an extensive wine list and live jazz, making it suitable for a romantic dinner or a quiet evening out. Plan for a 1.5-2 hour visit and a spend of $50-120 per person.
Old West Side
Echelon Kitchen and Bar
Echelon Kitchen and Bar is suitable for an upscale dinner and drinks, potentially as a main event or paired with a show. Expect a visit of 1.5-2 hours, with costs typically ranging from $75-$150 per person.
Old West Side
Black Pearl
Black Pearl is a sleek seafood restaurant good for an evening date or special celebration. Expect to spend 1.5 to 2 hours and around $40-$80 per person for food and drinks.
Bryant Pattengill West
Mediterrano
Mediterrano offers a Mediterranean dining experience suitable for a celebratory dinner or a relaxed evening out. Expect to spend 1.5-2 hours and $30-70 per person on food and drinks.
Food & Drink
lab cafe
Lab Cafe is ideal for a solo work session or a casual meet-up, often paired with a downtown shopping trip. Expect to spend about an hour and $5-15 per person for coffee and a pastry.
Lakewood
Rawaq Cafe
Rawaq Cafe is suitable for a casual solo stop or a relaxed meeting, typically lasting about an hour for coffee and a bite. Expect to spend $10-$25 per person for a drink and light food.
Under $35
Cheap dates and low-spend afternoons.
Worth the splurge
When the night needs to land.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 30 of the 99 analyzed Ann Arbor places fit food & drink.
- 0% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 30% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social, Upscale, Quiet, Romantic, Playful.
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