From American to Modern Cuisine, Ann Arbor features 8 award-winning restaurants that make it a hidden culinary gem. The city boasts James Beard Awards across its restaurant scene. Ann Arbor is a delightful surprise for curious travelers.
The Best Restaurants in Ann Arbor
8 expert-reviewed restaurants, with what makes each one stand out. Track 40+ global award systems in one place, updated continuously.
1.Aventura
Adventura serves modern Spanish cuisine, in addition to offering wine and cocktails in the heart of Downtown Ann Arbor. By: Top Chef alum Louis Maldonado Aventura is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Modern Cuisine, Spanish · 216 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
2.Blue LLama Jazz Club
Blue LLama Jazz Club offers a shareable menu of Jazz-inspired cuisine featuring charcuterie and seafood dishes. Blue LLama Jazz Club is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
314 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
3.Frita Batidos — Ann Arbor
Frita Batidos serves a whimsical Cuban street food menu made from scratch. By: Top Chef alum Eve Aronoff Frita Batidos — Ann Arbor is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Caribbean, Latin American · 117 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
4.Miss Kim
Miss Kim is rooted in Korean tradition and adapted to showcase Michigan’s bountiful produce. Miss Kim is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
Korean · 415 N 5th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
5.Sava's
Sava's is a vibrant two-story space serving creative dishes sourced from the local region. By: Top Chef alum Louis Maldonado Sava's is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American · 216 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
6.Spencer
Spencer is a neighborhood wine shop and restaurant in Ann Arbor with communal tables filled with rustic fare, shelves brimming with wine, and good company. Spencer is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, European · 113 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
7.The Dixboro Project
The Dixboro Project is a three-unique dining concept in Ann Arbor housed in an 1800s barn. Dixboro House is the formal dining room in the modern barn overlooking Fleming Creek and the woodlands that hug the property. The restaurant serves creative mains paired with their pre-selected wines. The Dixboro Project is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
American, Creative, Modern Cuisine · 5400 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105
8.The Earle Restaurant
Located in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor, Michigan, The Earle serves French and Italian country cuisine and offers an extensive wine list. The Earle Restaurant is part of Best Restaurants Guide's expert-reviewed selection of the top 1% of restaurants worldwide.
French, Italian · 121 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
