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The 10 best Ann Arbor restaurants

The 10 best Ann Arbor restaurants

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Created by Rachel • Updated On: February 28, 2012

Some of the best places to eat in Ann Arbor from a local perspective.

Shalimar Restaurant is one of The 10 best Ann Arbor restaurants.

1. Shalimar Restaurant

8.3
307 S Main St (btw Liberty & William), Ann Arbor, MI
Indian Restaurant · Downtown Ann Arbor · 25 tips and reviews

RachelRachel: Some of the best Indian you will find in Ann Arbor.

Yotsuba Japanese Restaurant is one of The 10 best Ann Arbor restaurants.

2. Yotsuba Japanese Restaurant

8.1
2222 Hogback Rd (at Washtenaw Ave), Ann Arbor, MI
Japanese Restaurant · 37 tips and reviews

RachelRachel: Hands down without a doubt the best sushi in the US!!

Bar Louie is one of The 10 best Ann Arbor restaurants.

3. Bar Louie

401 E Liberty St, Suite 200, Ann Arbor, MI
Gastropub · Downtown Ann Arbor · 39 tips and reviews

RachelRachel: Great happy hour specials and the food is great. Order the hummus plate, pretzels or the tuna sandwich.

Pizza House is one of The 10 best Ann Arbor restaurants.

4. Pizza House

8.5
618 Church St, Ann Arbor, MI
Pizzeria · Central Ann Arbor · 80 tips and reviews

RachelRachel: Happy hour specials are great. Deep dish pizza is as close to Chicago as you will get.

Sidetrack Bar & Grill is one of The 10 best Ann Arbor restaurants.

5. Sidetrack Bar & Grill

8.8
54 E Cross St (at N River St.), Ypsilanti, MI
American Restaurant · 133 tips and reviews

RachelRachel: An Ypsilanti classic and you have to stop in. Food is amazing, anything you get won't disappoint. Southwest egg rolls are the best!

Café Zola is one of The 10 best Ann Arbor restaurants.

6. Café Zola

7.8
112 W Washington St (Main St), Ann Arbor, MI
Café · Downtown Ann Arbor · 83 tips and reviews

RachelRachel: Crepes are very good. Perfect for breakfast and brunch!

La Dolce Vita is one of The 10 best Ann Arbor restaurants.

7. La Dolce Vita

8.3
322 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI
Dessert Shop · Downtown Ann Arbor · 17 tips and reviews

RachelRachel: Go down here after dinner in Ann Arbor for a coffee and an AMAZING dessert!

The Earle Restaurant is one of The 10 best Ann Arbor restaurants.

8. The Earle Restaurant

8.7
121 W Washington St (at Ashley St.), Ann Arbor, MI
French Restaurant · Downtown Ann Arbor · 21 tips and reviews

RachelRachel: Food is very good. The roasted garlic appetizer is great as well as the ravioli. The blue cheese filet is the best on the menu.

Logan: An American Restaurant is one of The 10 best Ann Arbor restaurants.

9. Logan: An American Restaurant

115 W Washington St (btwn Main & Ashley), Ann Arbor, MI
New American Restaurant · Downtown Ann Arbor · 14 tips and reviews

RachelRachel: Food is very good. A nice small restaurant.

Lai Lai Restaurant is one of The 10 best Ann Arbor restaurants.

10. Lai Lai Restaurant

5.7
4023 Carpenter Rd, Ypsilanti, MI
Chinese Restaurant · 10 tips and reviews

RachelRachel: Best Chinese in the city.

Mani Osteria & Bar is one of The 10 best Ann Arbor restaurants.

11. Mani Osteria & Bar

9.2
341 E Liberty St (at Division St.), Ann Arbor, MI
Italian Restaurant · Downtown Ann Arbor · 82 tips and reviews

RachelRachel: Food is great, order different things and share. The pizza is good :)