La Serre

SERVER: Gary, very nice. Kind. Professional appearance. BREAD: Nice crust, soft inside. Hunter gave me re-fills. Very nice, very professional. Ground beef used for the burger was AMAZING! I've never had a burger that tastes this good. The seating arrangement is very nice, it reminds me of the Birdhouse restaurant in L.A.. The tables are close enough to each other if you want to engage in conversation with the people seated next to you you can. WELL DONE DOMINIC HOBBS!

Amazing food and service, easily some of the best in town! Fantastic bar and great wine list (they even have Grange!) Friendly and attentive, well trained and helpful/informative staff. Cheese puff appetizers were light and delicious. Salmon was perfectly done as was the short rib, and dessert was equally great. Valet parking was a breeze. Private dining rooms available for groups, and I saw a few outside tables though it was a bit chilly when we were there, so no one seated there then. Breakfast menu looked great too so will have to try that next. Ana did and excellent job as server and Alex & Fred were gracious and helpful hosts.

We were out celebrating a friend’s birthday and had an incredible dining experience. The food was not only beautifully presented but absolutely delicious. The steak tartare was exceptional, and the French onion soup was out of this world. We’ll definitely be coming back.

Delicious new restaurant in Ann Arbor! Seriously a must-try. Amazing food and wonderful staff. My favorite dishes were the lobster pasta and the steak tartare.

We hosted a special event at La Serre last night in one of their stunning private dining rooms and it was a 10/10 experience. Food was delish, vibes were immaculate, and service was next level. Alyssa was our server and she was hands down the reason our experience was top tier. Also her group photo taking skills deserve a 12/10.

The service was extremely slow. We waited 50-55 minutes for our food. The food was delicious but I can't say the same for dessert. I had the profitrol and it was too stale to eat. My husband had the creme burulee which was okay but lacked the flavor it should have. The ambiance was too loud and the tables were too close to each other

Had a lovely dinner at La Serre tonight. Great atmosphere. Great Cocktails. Really good steak tartare and delicious food overall.

This is going to be a great restaurant. It has only been open 8 days, so still some kinks to work out in terms of timely food delivery, but overall, a winner and much needed addition to the Ann Arbor restaurant scene. Service was excellent, except for order to table time. Chris (bartender) and Liam (bartender and waiter) were awesome! They need more help and staff needs to grow. Great cocktails and wine list (need vintages added). We’ll be back and they will soon be 5* and I will update my rating.

The best bartenders are the kind who make you feel so welcome that you end up eating more than you planned, trying drinks you never expected, and choosing to return rather than explore somewhere new in the city you're visiting. Chris is exactly that kind of bartender. I was in town for work and decided to visit after seeing the appealing menu online. Instead of taking my assigned table, I opted to sit at the bar--a decision I'm so glad I made. From start to finish, every recommendation Chris made was spot on. He started me with the Hamachi Crudo appetizer, described the truffle butter served with the Gougères in a way that made it irresistible, and curated excellent cocktail and wine pairings to match my food choices. Throughout the evening, I watched him interact with multiple guests, and without exception, he was warm, attentive, and genuinely hospitable. This kind of service is what turns a good meal into a memorable dining experience. I'll absolutely be back(tonight)! *duplicating my OpenTable review here because I loved it so much

We had a great experience; the staff worked hard to make it a pleasant night. Great atmosphere, not too loud in the section we sat in (back room). Loved the short rib and the croquettes, really tasty. Also loved the mocktail with "garden" in the name, very good. I thought the cheese puffs were just ok, my wife loved them. Unfortunately my steak was a bit overcooked, but the potatoes that came with it were delicious. I thought the chocolate cake was delicious, though my wife just thought it was ok. Great experience overall, will likely visit again.

The food was pretty good, but wildly overpriced. The $60 seafood "tower" is actually a bowl with 4 oysters, 2 shrimp, a tiny amount of crab, and 1 small lobster tail. The bar looked nice. We'll probably come back for drinks but not food

La Serre in Ann Arbor is definitely worth checking out. The lobster pasta was absolutely amazing--rich, flavorful, and perfectly prepared. It's the kind of dish you'll keep thinking about long after the meal. The steak frites was also amazing and worth tasting!

Food was good, not amazing. Fare was standard upmarket variety: a$40.00 smash burger, a steak and frite dish that shaved the steak into small, bite sized portions--pretty, yes--but one couldn't help feel As though this was also a clever way to make a profit on less meat and more "presentation." The fried artichoke starter was the star of the show, as was the butter. Yes, I said butter. Butter, herbed, served with just a hint of Maldon salt was a lovely addition to a serviceable piece of bread. While dinner was fine, not spectacular, the valet parking situation was abysmal. Nobody seemed to know anything about it save that it would cost a hefty $15.00 to park. We had to enlist a hotel employee to help us find a way to park, and another to help us find anyone willing to go and get our car. The scene was comical. Since there is absolutely no street parking around The Vanguard, this restaurant will have to get its valet game in order if it is to have a chance of surviving. But, with so many interesting and exceptionally run restaurants in A2, I fear that La Serre is not long for this world.

Walking into the restaurant through the Vanguard hotel is immaculate with all the modern touches. A group of us went out for a birthday lunch and there were absolutely no complaints-- from the burgers/omelettes/chicken wraps/Caesar salad all were plated nicely with fresh ingredients and impeccable taste! I wish I could remember the waitress name that took care of us, she was super attentive. Not to forget the Manager on shift was very informative and our group appreciated seeing the private rooms. Upstairs the staircase is beautiful, I can totally picture weddings here in the future. Upstairs there was two large rooms and two boardroom. Overall, I can't wait for the next lunch/dinner here. I even mentioned to my coworkers that our Xmas party should be here!

Came with a group and they had reserved a private room in the back. Food was delicious and service was amazing! Things felt very upscale. I would definitely come back for special occasions!

We sat in the Angel room as a party of 6 it was so pretty in there! The service was amazing from host, bartender, server, food runner, to manager they were very attentive changing our silverware each course and setting dishes in front of the correct person. The food was incredible! We did appetizers, soups/salad, dinner, and dessert and it was all beautiful and delicious. We will be back!

Amazing restaurant with great food. We celebrated my friend's birthday in this restaurant and we were so pleased with service and food. Gorgeous ambiance. Parking is across street so no worries to find a place to park.

We had a party of 26 in the back room. Service was great (Thank you Liam) and the food was phenomenal. This place is well worth a visit.

This is a great restaurant, food is excellent, service is efficient and staff is friendly

La Serre was beautiful. The dining room was elegant and felt very welcoming. The restaurant was huge, and had many tables. I enjoyed our table, and the special elevator for in people in wheelchairs like me. The menu was extensive. I ordered a steak with two sides. One side had blue cheese, and the other had shiitake mushrooms on it. The flavor of the meat was very earthy and delicious. The steak had a chewy texture that I really appreciated. The person I was with had a burrata salad with herbed tomatoes that she did not enjoy that much. Maybe it was too Italian for the restaurant, and she should have had something French. The staff was adequate. Our waitress played Spelling Bee, and I talked to her about it a little bit. She did not do a great job at describing the plates. I did enjoy a gentleman named Dominic, who poured our water for the evening. The staff was very friendly, and I enjoyed talking to them. The bill came to about $52. The portion sizes were huge. I split the steak I had over two meals. It was expensive but worth it. I really enjoyed my meal, and I hope to go back with my husband one day. I would give the meal 4 out of 5 stars, I would like to try dessert next time when I go back.

Every thing was great, service, food, wine, dessert, decor. Can't wait to go back! Had quite a few of their appetizers, the beet salad, and the chicken for dinner. Every thing top knotch. Hamachi was really good, the mushrooms. The banana dessert was off the charts.

Service, ambiance and food were all impeccable. We came here for lunch after an appointment at Michigan Medicine. I had the steak frites, which was cooked to absolute perfection and my husband had the prime rib sandwich. We each had a taste of the other's lunch and agreed that the execution and presentation were outstanding.

One enters La Serre through the hotel lobby, and the restaurant still feels like an extension of the lobby, a little too brightly lit. The cocktails and appetizers, batter fried artichokes and croquette, were excellent, as was the bread and butte. My wife ordered the chicken paillard and did not like that it was prepared, Milanese style, with the salad on top. My lamb chops were copious and delicious, but the garnishes of cabbage, mashed potatoes and Brussels sprouts overwhelmed the dish. Chocolate dessert was great. Definitely a repeat, but some work needed.

This was the best meal we have had in Ann Arbor for some time! The space is beautiful and the service was attentive and warm. Everything we ordered was executed perfectly--classic but never generic. Standouts were the gougères (Gruyère cheese puffs), artichoke hearts frite, goat cheese tart (my favorite!), and Creme brûlée. The steak and mussels frites were both delicious. The valet parking was convenient and not *too* expensive ($6.60 plus tip, which is $3.95 minimum through the app). I am very happy for this addition to A2 dining!

Ambiance was nice although tables were narrow and quite close together. There was bread and butter to start which would have been better if the bread were warm. For the appetizers we had the beef tartare which was very good and the artichoke. I had the short rib as the main course which was a generously large portion and very tender. The chocolate mousse was nothing to write home about but hard to say no to wrapping up dinner with a sweet treat. I left feeling very full!

Cool place. My steak was great. I had the Filet. I had the Beef tartar, Yum. yes this is a must and I will be back. Lots of good drink and awesome service

My wife and I had dinner at La Serre on July 26 to celebrate my birthday. Our experience in the restaurant was exceptional. The waiter (Lauren) was great. She was very attentive and had a great sense of humor. The food was excellent. i have some dietary restrictions and the kitchen was very accomodating. The Manhattan I had before dinner was wonderful. The wine selection was great. The food was excellent. And while the restaurant was loud, we were able to converse. The valet parking however was a huge disappointment. We had to wait over 30 minutes to get our car after dinner and when I tried to complain to the head valet he chose to argue with me instead of apologizing. A very disappointing end to an otherwise enjoyable evening.