Echelon Kitchen and Bar

Ann Arbor's first fine dining restaurant! It was an absolute pleasure experiencing the chefs tasting menu. Our table was absolutely blown away by the dishes that were presented. Each dish was colorfully explained by our server and was packed with flavor. The service was fast and organized. I've never seen so many servers in one restaurant before! This place is definitely it if you're looking for an amazing food experience!

My husband and I dined here for my birthday recently. Overall, a nice experience but a few things could use an improvement. We purchased the tasting menu with wine pairing in advance. We were seated promptly and our first waiter came over, he had no idea that we had already chosen the tasting menu. Then we were asked to switch tables. No biggie but just weird considering it was pretty early/empty. We got our 'canape' and first wine pour. My biggest issue of the night is that I received a significantly smaller pour than my husband on almost every pairing. The only one we received the same amount was when the sommelier poured that particular wine. The folks at the chef's table also received different pours than we did. It was just bizarre and it seems like their staff really needs to be trained better. The food was good. Some dishes were very safe, yellowtail with cucumber and citrus, wagyu and potatoes, been there done that. It was tasty but nothing special. The dessert was the best. The root vegetables with the ice cream, the rosemary caramel and the cake was just an explosion of flavors and textures. I thought all the wines paired well and overall, I enjoyed it. I applaud them doing a tasting menu but when you price yourself higher than Mabel Gray, you are setting the bar pretty high.

My husband and I have been twice: first on their second week open and we sat up at the bar for cocktails and a casual dinner and the second time with friends for the Chef's Tasting Menu. Bar dinner: the bartender was very knowledgeable and friendly. Explained a bunch of their drinks to us and the food menu since the descriptions aren't that obvious haha. Chef's Tasting (pictures): - If you have more than 4 people in your party, don't recommend doing this at the grill counter. - Really try to be on time because everyone for the menu at that time has to wait. - I don't recommend the wine pairing. It was a lot of very low cost wines and you get very little; just get your own bottle or two and cork whatever you don't drink to take home. - The service was great. We had Jen and she presented every dish: omnivore, vegetarian, or vegan. She was present the whole time and the staff supporting her did a great job clearing without breaking conversations and keeping things tidy. - The amuse bouche was awesome! That is the picture here in the box with the vial. SO DELICIOUS and it did just what it was meant to do. - The price of the tasting, I think, is worth it. It's a price point where I don't feel like I have to save it for only really special occasions. I would/will absolutely go back and do it again to try a new set of creative dishes.

An amazing dining experience in Ann Arbor. I have lived here for 26 years and can say that there has never been a better time to eat in our city. Echelon is at the top of the list. I love the creativity, presentation, and their commitment to local and sustainable ingredients. Every time we go the menu changes. Our last visit we splurged on the tasting menu. Incredible.

We had a wonderful time doing the chefs tasting menu! The service was truly top-notch. We even got the opportunity to meet Chef Joe, who is delightful. This team must have read unreasonable hospitality because they picked up on little things and made the experience truly memorable. For instance, my friend had mentioned to me, and me only, wanting to get a paper version of their normal menu to take home. Sure enough, a few moments later, she had a menu to take home with her. They were very patient with us sampling different wines to find the right fit. We also had a great time interacting with Chef Cody, who made us delicious Wagyu steak! The care and creativity that they put into this menu and the service that they offer our community is such a great addition to Ann Arbor! Do yourself a favor and check this new gem out! I am going back next week to try their normal menu!

Hands down the best meal I’ve had in Michigan! We did the 7 course chefs tasting menu and were absolutely blown away by every course. The food is incredible, but the service on top of that just made the whole night even better. Our server JJ was so knowledgeable about everything on the menu and had great recommendations for mocktails. My dining partner did the wine pairing and was impressed with the wines (it was also really cool to hear from JJ about the origins of all the wines). It’s pricey, but the service and food make it a worthwhile splurge. Can’t wait to come back again!

Excited to have this new gem in Ann Arbor! We went to dinner opening night and everything was excellent. The space has been designed beautifully, the service is welcoming and thorough, the dishes are innovative and delicious, and they are delivered carefully with detailed explanations. Really appreciate the veggie forward cuisine and local representation of the ingredients at Echelon. The environment was comfortable, elegant yet not stuffy, lively yet not too loud. Super vegetarian friendly, as we enjoyed sharing the vegetable salad, flatbread, charred cauliflower, cabbage, and the citrus for dessert. Thankful for another awesome place to dine at here at home!

I would definitely consider this a “special occasion” restaurant for us, as the dishes are on the pricier side, but some of the most delicious food I have had. Everything was bursting with flavor, with beautiful presentation. All of the employees were friendly and knowledgeable, great overall experience! The Cod and the Baby Carrots were both exceptional, also loved the Crispy Octopus and brown butter ice cream and the lemon dessert!

Staff not knowledgeable about wine and instructed how to eat the dishes which was off putting.

The Chef's Counter tasting menu was very impressive! By far and away the best tasting menu experience I've had in Ann Arbor. Price is high (this isn't an every day meal) but worth it for those who highly value thoughtful, creative, delicious food experiences. Ours was a bit more of a veggie and seafood forward menu, with one meat course (wagyu, yum), and some Asian flavors inspiration in a handful of courses. A few of my fave courses: - Osetra caviar with red wine sorbet and shiso ice cream; this was super inventive and the flavor combination was ridiculously good - Wood-roasted maitake; these mushrooms were absolutely delicious and the sauce was a punch of flavor - Shrimp toast with shellfish bisque and a lobster skewer; the textures really stood out to me on this one! - Root vegetable dessert cake; best dessert I've had in a long time... rich, a little savory, just the right amount of sweet, very balanced and not overwhelmingly heavy to close out the meal I normally don't get the wine pairings with tasting menus (as it can sometimes be too much alcohol and take away from food), but I'm glad I did with this one! Unique and memorable choices, and we loved the sommelier talks. I enjoyed every single pour (and there were seven!!) including the dessert wine, which I usually never like. Service was friendly, attentive, and well timed. The staff supporting the chef's counter have the routine really coordinated. Note - sitting at the chef's counter can be hot! Temperature wise. You will be in close proximity to the kitchen's open flame wood grill. I had brought a sweater (since you never know how cold a place will be in the summertime) and definitelyyy did not need it. I appreciated getting a personalized menu at the end of the meal as a little souvenir! It listed out the food we ate, all the wine pairings, and had our names and date printed on it. I also appreciated that the full experience was prepaid. That left the pain of spending the $$$ in the past :) and we got to just enjoy the meal while there. No big check to settle afterwards! Overall lovely meal, and I'm interested in going back to try their a la carte menu next.

Service was ok, it could have been better. The waitress apparently thought we didn't order enough food (we ordered the broccolini app, and the filet mignon and cod between the two of us) and suggested we order more food, which I found pushy, because while I have never eaten there, it's certainly not a small plates tapas restaurant or similar and we were fine with the amount of food in the end. My filet was an issue. It came out with two pieces one medallion of appropriate size and cooked to medium rare and another smaller piece of meat that was cooked medium well. I'm not exactly sure why this made it through the pass, where was the quality control? The medallion of appropriate size was cooked perfectly, very nice crust on it and seasoned well. The greens on the plate were just a bit underseasoned and undercooked, while the pommes anna were crispy and nicely done. All and all a solid dish without that little overcooked pics of meat. The broccolini was cooked well and nicely charred, but I felt the manchego foam was a little flat, it needed to be punchier with more cheese forward flavor. I actually think I enjoyed my wife's cod dish more than the filet. It was more visually appealing and was a very well rounded dish with lots of flavor. The dessert we had was called the buckwheat, which was a chocolate cake with ganache and a buckwheat cookie crumble. The ganache and crumble were excellent, I really enjoyed the textural contrast on this dish that those provided. The cake was moist but lacked any flavor. And I believe there was a flavored whipped cream or something, but it seriously got lost in the dish, still out there searching for it. I found the menu somewhat confusing as there were several different styles of cuisine presented, middle eastern/north African, French, Italian, Greek, Japanese...and while it claimed to be a vegetable-forward establishment, it certainly has a lot of meat on the menu and none of the vegetable dishes really stand out as being original.

We opted for the tasting menu and sat up at the bar. It was interesting to watch the grill staff prepare dishes -- they are focused and working hard back there! Our favorites I think were the Maitake mushroom course and the cappelletti -- the most delicate and delicious stuffed pasta! The root vegetable dessert was incredible -- the chocolate was so rich and the hazelnut added the best crunchy texture. We also really enjoyed the canapes at the beginning of the meal, but I can't recall what those were. This was a pleasant experience overall, but for the price, the tasting menu and drink pairing felt like less of a value compared to other restaurants of this caliber. There were only a couple courses where the drink pairing really seemed to enhance. We would definitely return and try things from the a la carte menu. I'm glad to have a new upscale option for dining out in Ann Arbor!

I was taken here for my birthday. I had heard about the place as it switched hands from the old Mongolian BBQ. It is located on Main street in the heart of downtown Ann Arbor. Just an FYI that the place is pricey. It is an upscale restaurant so don't be shocked. Go for the experience. We had reservations and were quickly seated. Our waiter Malick explained the drink menu and the food menu. He was pretty thorough at how the menu worked and his recommendations. He explained that the items were very small so he recommended a 5 course meal or more for 2. We decided on the Calamari, roasted cauliflower, trout and scallops. The food was delicious. It had a variety of tastes and flavors. The Scallops, trout and roasted cauliflower was my favorites although all were tasty. The staff were pretty friendly and attentive. It was a very nice experience. I would definitely choose this place again especially for special occasions.

The former home of BD's Mongolian Barbecue has been transformed into an elevated dining experience on Main Street. In a rare date night, we decided to treat ourselves to Echelon. We made reservations for the dining room, but even several days before the only thing available was 8 PM. The evening of, we arrived early and were able to be seated immediately in the full service bar area. We were promptly greeted by our knowledgeable server, who talked us through the menu. We decided on two small plates and two larger plates. As we waited for them to be served, we enjoyed the gentle din of the restaurant - it was quieter in the bar area - and the rotating photos of historic Ann Arbor on a screen behind the bar. I imagine you cannot go wrong with anything on the menu. Our Kampachi and Octopus were cooked perfectly and very flavorful. I was excited for the next course, and it did not disappoint. I ordered the Scallops over Risotto and it was so unique and delicious. My husband got the lamb, which I sampled. It was excellent but I still preferred the scallops. This is a premium experience, and you will pay for the quality, but it is unmatched anywhere in town with the package of ambiance, flavor, and service. If you're curious about Echelon, it is definitely worth booking for your next night out.

Echelon is my favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor right now. I've held off on writing this review because I wanted to try both the Chef's Counter as well as order a la carte. Now that I've had both, I'm ready to write my review and share what a fab experience I had both times. It's worth the splurge! For the Chef's Counter Tasting menu: Their menu is going to change seasonally but I had food and wine pairings I'm going to remember for the rest of my life. I mean when you open with a 'jewel box' of canapes featuring foie gras, caviar, okonoimyaki pastries & duck fritters...I am sold. I will dream about that venison loin seasoned with Michigan wildflower salt and venision pithivier. The dopio ravioli with butter nut squash, goat cheese, orange, sage brown butter lives rent free. I will always remember how beautifully stunning the squid ink tuille/lace was on the seared scallop with parmesan foam dish (it was so tasty too). I am also never going to love a 'root vegetable chocolate ganache cake' as much as the one I loved from this tasting menu. For our most recent time - we celebrated my partner's birthday! I loved the details - the handwritten birthday note, the Prosecco toast, the candle in dessert! Now onto the food -- in order of things loved it/I'd order again to eh, skip it: * Wood Roasted Cod (spring pea and mustards, caper relish, lemon emulsion, pimenton, smoked trout roe) - this dish was unexpectedly FIRE; so flaky and soft! * Lobster Bucatini (butternut squash, preserved orange, chili, toasted milk solid pancito) * House Bread (compound butter, giardiniera, muhammara) * Baby Carrot (gruyère, chili, candied hazelnut, lime, cilantro) * N'duja Tartine (stracciatella, caramelized onion, giardiniera) * Cabbage (okonomiyaki, grilled and glazed cabbage) - good but ok! * Whole Roasted Turbot (smoked caviar beurre blanc) - super unique, but a little fishy and paled in comparison to the cod. We also ordered ALL the dessert -- you have to get the spring seasonal one which is the Lemon-Tarragon Mint Cake (paired with luscious lemon rose curd, silky tarragon cream, delicate white chocolate, and a hint of pistachio for the perfect finish.) Shout out to Anya our server. Taylor, their sommelier, who has educated my wine palate. Through the Chef's tasting menu -- there were so different unique wines from various regions that I've never had before. So I also re-ordered the stand outs as well as tried a beautiful Lebanese wine on the menu! We'll definitely be back! Even the bar looks great & they have a separate menu (eye'ing the burgers and fries!)

When I heard that Mongolian BBQ had been replaced by a bougie new spot called Echelon--owned by a former Cheesecake Factory exec and a Blackstone SVP--I was nervous. Like... are we talking "echelon" as in "only the wealthy elite may dine here while the rest of us toil in the lower tiers of society"? Turns out... maybe a little. Echelon is undeniably fancy--like, suspiciously fancy for Ann Arbor--but we should all just let out a sigh of relief that the owner leaned more Spencer than CCF on Main Street. I'll take kanpachi crudo over a menu with 37 pages of pasta-adjacent dishes any day. The vibe? Impeccable. It's not your usual sleek-and-soulless minimalist aesthetic. Think: plush leather chairs, curved cushion banquettes, fun bulbous lighting, and enough soft paneling to keep the space feeling cozy and quiet even when it's buzzing. The service? friendly and knowledgeable servers and food runners. Over the top in the best way. The food? They somehow convinced me seafood is fresh in Michigan(??) New York level - at the top of Ann Arbor's restaurant scene for sure. Standouts were the kanpachi crudo, octopus, and lobster bucatini--each was bright, perfectly cooked and interesting--not the same seafood dishes that have been on rotation in the Midwest for the last 20 yrs (Pacific Rim... ). the filet mignon was also standout, as was the wine list. Downsides? The bread was forgettable and the vegetable salad my parents wouldn't stop hyping up? Came overdressed and underwhelming this time. But minor missteps in an otherwise killer lineup. Echelon is firmly in the camp of nice Ann Arbor restaurants that aren't just doing the same shtick. Think Spencer with seating options -- though, they are booking up fast. Be sure to book a table (on Tock) beforehand.

Came here to celebrate our 14 year anniversary, and it was absolutely phenomenal! From the ambiance to your the service, everything was top notch and done with utmost care. They have been only open for 5 weeks, and I can tell this restaurant is going to be very successful and thrive here in Ann Arbor. The food is not only delicious, but the plating and presentation showcases their food in art form, but their hands-on attention to detail. The serving team is very knowledgeable and each dish (served by different people at times) was explained in detail upon serving. The bold flavors and textures brought out by their wood-fired cooking and vegetable forward concept really sets Echelon apart from the many restaurants in the area. I also love that they partner with local farmers and businesses to source seasonal and fresh produce and seafood. We for celebratory N/A rosé for toasting because the server knew I don't drink alcohol. So thoughtful! My husband ordered an old fashioned and he said it was very good. I got the rose mocktail and loved it. I've had many mocktails that were just syrup and soda and never cared for them, but this drink was the best mocktail I've ever had! The crispy octopus was cooked very well and probably one of the best I've had! The aioli paired with the seasoning and glaze on the octopus = perfection! The grilled sea bream and lobster bucatini were also a hit. We enjoyed both dishes very much. Seafood is easy to overcook, and they did a phenomenal job. I'm so impressed with the flavors and quality. We ended with the citrus dessert, as recommended by our server, and that was just WOW. So many flavors in one bite. The ingredients and approach is so unique and different. This truly is an experience and so worth it. I can't wait to come back to try the rest of the menu!

We spent a whole evening ordering dishes and wine bottles. The place is upscale and posh, interiors are fab. The food is dense in flavours with local ingredients and portion sizes are small, which the waiters inform you prior to ordering. The service is a bit slow but very nice otherwise. I would recommend this as an experience but beyond that... I am not so sure. Definitely worth the hype. The menu rotates so the pictures might not do justice to what awaits you.

There's no question--the food here is delicious. Thoughtfully plated, beautifully balanced, and clearly made with care. Each course felt intentional, and it's clear the kitchen knows what it's doing. If you're coming for flavor, you won't be disappointed. That said, the experience was not without a few hiccups. The website listed the tasting menu at $125 per person, but when booking, the cost had jumped to $150--with no clear explanation. The menu options online also didn't match what was presented at booking, which caused a bit of confusion leading up to our visit. While the food was very good, the price point is creeping into the territory of more established and nationally recognized restaurants--places with Michelin stars or years of prestige behind them. At that level, the experience has to feel seamless, and details like outdated website information matter. We still enjoyed our evening, but for $150 per person, plus $70 wine pairing, expectations are understandably higher across the board.

Made a reservation shortly after this restaurant opened. Very cool and fun atmosphere. Staff was very attentive and friendly. Shortly after being seated our server educated us regarding the menu and provided recommendations. Everything was delicious. Highly recommend the N'duja tartine and baby carrots. The house bread was also delicious (not pictured). The scallop & risotto and the bucatini were excellent very tasty. Definitely will have to get back here to try out some of the other delicious options.

Atmosphere and service at Echelon were excellent. The food would've been fabulous, if not for the hilarious portion sizes. We had a party of four and based on their menu and prices, we assumed the plates were shareable. We realized our mistake when our server recommended 7-8 plates for four people. It became evident why once the food showed up: each plate was no more than 3-4 bites of food total. It would've been funny if it wasn't so shocking to our wallets. The food itself was great, but I don't know how you would get that sense unless you were a party of two or dining by yourself. The chef's table approach was just not what we were expecting, and honestly I think it's too stuffy for a Midwest small town like Ann Arbor. Their drink menu and bar looked fun - I would come back for a cocktail and dine elsewhere.

The food, presentation, service, drinks, ambiance were excellent. It was comparable to any of our Michelin Star dining experiences. Since we were two vegans and one vegetarian, we loved the vegetable showcase. Each item was excellent on its own and didn't feel like a replica of a non-vegan dish. Echelon team will surely raise the Ann Arbor dining scene experience. Thank you for a memorable graduation celebration.

I would definitely consider this a "special occasion" restaurant for us, as the dishes are on the pricier side, but some of the most delicious food I have had. Everything was bursting with flavor, with beautiful presentation. All of the employees were friendly and knowledgeable, great overall experience! The Cod and the Baby Carrots were both exceptional, also loved the Crispy Octopus and brown butter ice cream and the lemon dessert!

Excellent fresh food with local ingredients. Super friendly and detail oriented service. Modern deco and inviting atmosphere, definitely will go back again.

What an experience! I booked the chef's tasting online, and was thoroughly impressed. It felt like it should cost more than it did. When we arrived, we were immediately greeted and had our jackets hung up. We were welcomed with some bubbly and greeted by numerous staff members. There is a som on site to help with any drink choices. We had 6 creative, beautiful, delicious courses. I don't wanna give any of the dishes away, but they were all a hit. My husband, who doesn't normally like tasting menus, agreed that this one was one of the best ones we have had. What a beautiful addition to Ann Arbor.

We were lucky to be able to try dinner at the bar here on a Sunday night. Every staff member we encountered was very kind and welcoming. The main door opens to the bar side on the left, which has a couple of tables next to the window. We overheard our server telling some other patrons that they've been very busy since they opened last week, and when that's the case, the dining menu is not an option at the bar. The dining room looked very nice. I appreciated the attention to detail when it came to the thoughtful ambient lighting throughout the restaurant, and in the display areas around and behind the bar. Our drinks were delicious, and so was every single bite we had. The menu isn't marked for dietary restrictions, but our server knew it well enough to be able to tell us which options were gluten free, and went back to check with the kitchen to make sure another item he wasn't sure about would be safe for me to eat. We ordered the Vegetable Salad, which was reminiscent of a Vietnamese goi, and had great flavor infused throughout with fun contrasts in texture with the crispy onion bits on top. My boyfriend got the house bread with compound butter, giardiniera (I loved the fresh and spicy jalapeños they used), and muhammara, which he enjoyed very much. The Baby Carrots were a recommendation we overheard the server make to some patrons nearby, and they were absolute perfection; the candied hazelnuts made the dish so special, and the carrots were cooked perfectly. The Scallops with Risotto Nero was perfectly portioned and the scallops were some of the best we've had in a while. Throughout our dining experience, there were so many staff members buzzing around to make sure we had enough water, our dirty plates were never in front of us for long, and to replace our place settings for every single course. It was nice to see a team work so well for a restaurant that's just opened; very impressive! We absolutely loved our entire experience, would definitely recommend this as a top place for a dinner that doesn't disappoint, and will definitely be coming back soon!

This place is fantastic. Super high end, every dish is incredible but the prices reflect that. Service is very high level. Enjoyed every dish and definitely will be back.

I do feel bad writing this review. The bill for two with wine was 170$. The scallops had franks red hot on them disgusting. The pasta tasted like it was from Costco. The staff was lovely and service was good. But this food was shameful . Buyer beware

Sampled 7 different things from the menu and nothing blew me away. Everything was solid but nothing crazy. The carrots and the cabbage dishes were probably my favorites. The ambiance is very good vibes and had a lot of energy on a Sunday night. Our service was okay but could've been better.

We had about 8 different dishes to share in our group of 4 and each was better than the last. The octopus and scallops standing out to remember. Great cocktails, ambiance and food, favorite upscale flavors and meal in Ann Arbor to date! Congrats to this new venue, we will definitely be back and cheers to Chef Nate, he's the best!!

Definitely my new all-time favorite! I'm already dreaming of coming back! Be prepared to spend some money $$$$

Friendly open service, delicious beautiful food, comfortable atmosphere. Can't wait to go back and try more.

Food was horrible and so was service. Notice no menu on website guess that says it all.

Just wow! We were here this past Sunday and were very impressed! When we walked in we were immediately greeted and checked our coats. We were a little early so sat at the bar and perused the extensive drink menu. We settled on a delicious white wine that the bartender helped us choose. Perfect choice. We were seated at a comfortable table for 2. The set up is phenomenal. You are not right next to another table so even though the place was full you didn't have to hear other people's conversations. There was music in the background but at the perfect level. The decor is beautiful. We were able to taste 4 dishes. The filet was perfectly cooked and was a flavor explosion. We also had the duck. I have never tried it before but it was so flavorful and delicious! My favorite dish was probably the bucatini. Wow! The service was impeccable. Our water glass was always filled. They just made you feel so pampered. Even the bathrooms were well thought out. There are 4 individual bathrooms that had an occupied and unoccupied designation when you lock the door. No anxiety about people knocking! We tried 2 desserts and they were delicious! people! You NEED to make your reservations and have a wonderful experience here. I promise you will NOT be disappointed! I can't wait to come back. I want to try everything on the menu.

Pretty venue and was nicely comped on drinks when the service was not great, but the food was just "good" and the prices are way too high for the portion sizes. It's basically four bite dishes for $40 each. I'd prefer more generous tapas down the street.

Great service, food, and cocktails. What a wonderful addition to Ann Arbor. Best meal I've had in this city and I've lived here nearly 20 years. Bravo

One of the best restaurants I've been to. Echelon is everything you want in a fine dining restaurant: beautiful atmosphere, delicious food (truly, everything I've had in my 3 times there has been delicious), and most importantly excellent service and hospitality -- thoughtful touches everywhere, kind staff, and just overall high quality. All of this, yet it doesn't feel stuffy or pretentious. Awesome restaurant and great addition to Ann Arbor!

New favorite restaurant in AA!!!! Beautiful and delicious food, great atmosphere, great service. Outstanding.

This is my new favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor! Every dish was great, but highlights included the cauliflower, crudo, octopus, and duck (and I normally don't like duck). The service was excellent all around. Our server Aaron was very helpful and knowledgeable. Taylor, the sommelier, was outstanding!

This review is mainly from a vegetarian perspective. The tl;dr is I had an ok dinner here as a vegetarian but I wouldn't really recommend it to other non-meat eaters in general because there wasn't a good "main course". If you eat meat you'll have way more choices. The service was great and we liked the decor. It got a little loud when the restaurant was full but we could still talk without yelling. There was comfortable seating, and very nice staff. Longer version: I went with a couple friends as it's new and we wanted to try it out. I'll try and give a lot of detail so people can decide if they want to go considering it's very expensive, as I mentioned. First, they state they're "vegetable forward," but there is nothing that really serves as a main dish for vegetarians -- all the vegetable dishes were more like side dishes or something you'd share. I still had enough to eat because we ordered all the vegetable dishes to try. We had: -Bread: Parker house rolls with some butter, sauce, and pickled vegetables. We thought it was an odd choice to have the rolls instead of a flatbread type bread but they were good. -Carrots: very good, loved the combo of flavors -Cauliflower: this was ok, interesting combo of flavors -Flatbread: interesting, you need to really like preserved lemon to enjoy it. Not much goat cheese, had a lot of other stuff on it. The beet was sliced super thin so even if you don't like beets it wasn't too overwhelming. -Cabbage: two preparations of cabbage were served on different plates. The first was a wedge of grilled cabbage coated in some sort of seeds and spices and a different cabbage dish that was much tastier but it was just a small dish. The wedge of cabbage had something spicy on it also, so just FYI if you're spicy averse. -Chicken: my friends had the chicken and they liked it. It came with crepes and a plum bbq sauce instead of traditional side dishes. There's a note on the menu that said to allow 45 minutes for it to be prepared, FYI. -Drinks: friends had a couple cocktails that were ok/good and wine with dinner. I had sparkling water and I liked that they refilled it instead of having just a bottle of San Pellegrino or something to the table. Water refills were constant. There were tons of workers everywhere doing things, taking plates, refilling water. -Desserts: One friend got the grapefruit panna cotta which tasted good but wasn't amazing. We probably wouldn't get it again. I had the chocolate dessert which was very good with three triangles of a double layer chocolate mousse cake thing, and the second friend had a disappointment with the ice cream which was the tiniest third of a scoop of ice cream in a tiny dish. The hazelnuts were burnt (which we mentioned to the server) so that ruined the flavor, my friend had to take them off to eat the ice cream. She said the ice cream was good once she removed the hazelnuts. The thing that surprised me the most was the seemingly random mix of flavors: muhammara with the dinner rolls, tahini with the cauliflower, plum bbq sauce with the chicken, Asian (???) spices with the cauliflower. All in all, we had fun but I don't know if I personally would go back for dinner unless someone else strongly insisted or the menu changed in the future.

The food is incredible without question. The best chicken I have ever had cook well lots of flavor. They also have an incredible wine selection. The service is exceptional. They go out of the way to make sure you have everything you need. The ambience is amazing. It's very bright with a very clean look.

Ann Arbor just upped its restaurant scene. The cocktails were excellent. Small and medium dishes made for fun sharing. We especially loved the scallops and risotto. So flavorful. Kudos to the pastry chef with the mix of textures and colors and flavors. Bravo all!

I've been here a few times now. The food is a little hit or miss here. I really enjoyed the lobster bucatini, cabbage, scallop risotto, and smash burger (on the bar room menu but you can still order it in the dining room if you ask). I actually think they make the best burger in town. But the grilled fish and fillet mignon felt pretty overpriced and a bit lacking in flavor. They weren't bad, but for the price, I expected those dishes to be much better. The chicken sandwich was pretty bad; the breading barely stayed on the meat, neither of which were very flavorful. Be warned that the portion sizes are small, so you'll have to order at least one entree and one appetizer/side just to feel full unless you're getting the burger (and I'm speaking as someone who doesnt even have a huge appetite generally). I've gotten citrusy desserts twice there and they were just OK. The service has been great every time I've gone. The vibe is somewhat upscale and ideal for going out for a nice dinner. I'd come back, but I'm less eager to try dishes I don't already know are good because the quality isn't consistent across the whole menu.