Peridot

Delicious! Highly recommend crab fried rice and their pickles! My friend loved the duck but I thought it was just ok. The service was above and beyond. Cocktails were very tasty and inventive.

While the food that we did get served was quite good, this was one of the worst dining experiences ever and certainly the worst in Ann Arbor. We were seated but told we may have to eat quickly since there was another reservation in 90 minutes. We ordered drinks and food at once and while 3 of our small plates came out immediately we then waited 45 minutes with no food served and no one checking on us. Our waitress offered to refill our water and change our plates multiple times but never did so. Finally one of our 2 remaining dishes came. When we asked about the fried rice we were told the kitchen is running slow, yet 2 nearby tables that sat down after us were served their fried rice. We finally asked for the check and to take the fried rice off. We were told it may take another 5 minutes and we could take it to go. It does not take over an hour to make fried rice so clearly the order was never put in. Despite this there was no apology and no acknowledgement of an error. In summary, the food is good yet overpriced, but the service is abysmal. The staff carry themselves as if this is a Michelin restaurant, however, it would merely be a terrific food truck. Many of the reviews regarding the service are accurate. We left disappointed and hungry.

From entrance to exit, everything was exquisite. I walked into the restaurant on a 90-degree day feeling humid after work and ready for a refreshing cocktail to meet human gems. Upon entry the temperature was perfectly cool and all guests after uttered the same, “It feels so good in here.” We had a delightful greeting at bar before being seated for a reservation of 5 in comfy subdued teal leather booth. Bartenders and staff were so welcoming, shared all the menu details for some of us newbies, and carried grace throughout the experience. From drinks to small plates, to large plates, dessert digestifs, talented staff, and exceptional friendship banter throughout, I felt special. The drinks were superb. The food was phenomenal. We ordered almost everything. The friendships’ palates and enjoyment will last forever. I shall return next week, on Wine Wednesday, if not before to experience the upstairs. Why is this my first time here?!

I enjoyed the heart's delight cocktail, it went well with the papaya salad and oysters. The chocolate spice cake was the best, not too heavy and went well with the cherries in it. Service was excellent.

I came here from AZ and had an absolutely wonderful experience! We had the ketchup fried rice and it was delicious, the tofu and the croquettes were amazing as well. We were greeted right away by Jonah the bartender and the rest of the staff were so nice and welcoming!

Really pretty space and the service was friendly and efficient. Vietnamese food is my comfort food so I should probably not eat Vietnamese-inspired food because I’ll inevitably be disappointed. So take these opinions with that in mind. The atmosphere of this place is great and perfectly good food for when you want to eat something a little different but not toooooo different. The meat on the banh mi bruschetta was tasty but the toast threw me off a little. The papaya salad was a little bland and could have used more beef jerky. The hiramasa and prosciutto was interesting. The Dover sole was tasty and I liked the anchovy dressing. Spare ribs were ok but the texture of the meat was strange like maybe it had been boiled when it should have been grilled. For dessert, we shared the flan and fried rice, both disappointing in texture and way too sweet. Update: I returned and liked it better this time! I tried some things in the menu that weren’t there last time and really enjoyed it. There were a LOT of prawns so definitely share. The beef dish was excellent. The cabbage could have been cooked a little longer. Overall, I recommend this place!

Awesome food. Crab fried rice was perfect as well as the curried prawns. Both are very well-made dishes. Would make a good datenight location, except it was a little busy/loud - so maybe go on Sunday -Thursday to avoid the large crowds. We went on a Friday night.

One of the nice place in AA in recent times. The cocktail to small plate to main courses were top notch and well done. Highly recommended. Fantastic new addition to downtown,elegant decor, very friendly staff. The "Ha Long Bay" is the one that blew me away. The prices mostly are definitely on the high end, especially on the cocktail side, but it's worth a try for once.

What a great night at Peridot!! Stopped in before a concert in Ann Arbor Started with 4 apps all fantastic (procuitto, papaya salad, seared cabbage, wings) all awesome. Two entrees Prawns and crab fried rice Everything was fantastic and well thought out Nick the server was really great and gave great suggestions Please check this place out

Peridot makes a mockery out of Vietnamese cuisine. It's not authentically Vietnamese, nor is it adequately fusion (because to be "fusion", it must stay true to Vietnamese cuisine in some way). Essentially, it is confused. Ambiance: Dark lighting and lively; it has bar and table seating. Service: Our server was amazing! This was the highlight of my dining experience. Super chill and checked on my table frequently. The hostess, on the other hand, was rude. We were not greeted when we came in and while they were looking for a table for us, they did not make any sort of eye contact with us. Food: I came in expecting Vietnamese-fusion and was left disappointed. The price you're paying for the quality of food is absurd. Do not, would not, recommend. Green Papaya Salad ($12) // (2/5) The usual highlight of green papaya salad for me is tasting the freshness of the green papaya. However, the astringent sauce they put in this masks the fresh flavor. Why? There's no need. Braised Short Rib Pho ($38) // (1/5) I was shocked when this came out DECONSTRUCTED. Never in my life have I had deconstructed pho. The menu claims that it's an 8 hour broth, but I don't think so....because why does it taste so bland? It tastes like basic vegetable broth, not pho broth. Also, since the noodles were left out in the open, they clumped together and became mushy....Here's the kicker: when I asked for chopsticks to eat the pho, I was told they do not have any. What kind of 'Asian' restaurant does not carry chopsticks? Caramelized Prawns ($24) // (3/5) Decent, but it does not stay true to the cooking method of caramelizing meat. Therefore, it's deceptive to call this "caramelized". Once again, it was topped with an overwhelming astringent sauce. The highlight of this dish would be how well the prawns are cooked and the sticky rice. Ha Long Bay ($16) // (3/5) Tastes decent and fresh, but nothing too amazing.

The staff was friendly and attentive, but the food was mediocre. The crab fried rice is extremely one-note and bland... It mostly taste like shredded crab dumped in plain rice. The fried chicken wings were good on the first bites, but the sauce became very sickly sweet if you ate more than one wing. Contrary to another review on here though, I found it a nice surprise that there wasn't a heavy fish sauce taste on them. The clams & muscles were made in a nice broth, but also pretty one note. The bread was a little charred, which I actually like, but some wouldn't. It seems relatively hard to order for two people here, as you really need about 2 large plates and 1 small plate to make a meal. But with only three dishes, it ends up being pretty bland over all. The music was extremely loud and made it hard to talk, but the interior decor is undeniably charming. I wouldn't go here again, but I can see why someone who isn't me might like it.

Located right off of Main Street, between Pacific Rim and West End Grill, this new(er) Vietnamese inspired restaurant should be on everybody's radar! The interior decor is so stunning and really makes it very unique and impressive as soon as you walk in. There's an upstairs space to this restaurant as well, but we were seating on the first floor, so didn't get to appreciate what I'm sure is a very impressive upstairs. I don't drink, but my friends really enjoyed their drinks here and it definitely seems like the drinks are a significant part of this menu and made very intentionally. They can whip up a mocktail for those who don't drink and my mocktail was super unique and unlike anything I've ever tasted before - so that was super fun! As for the food, oh my goodness! This place is very much so like shared plates-style, similar to the tapas at Aventura. The menu is broken down into small and large plates. For my group of 3, we ended up getting 2 large plates and 3 small plates and that was a good amount of food for us, we had to slightly push ourselves towards the end to finish off one of our large plates. But every dish was so delectable, we didn't want a single drop to go to waste! Our waiter tried to come by once to clear a plate that still had a few bites on it and we stopped that from happening - that's how into the food we were! For small plates, we got the green papaya salad (typically expect this to have some heat, my friend had one bite with heat, but I had no heat whatsoever - didn't completely mind this, just a note in terms of expectations, loved all the flavors!), seared scallops (it came with 2 scallops, it was so delicious, again a wonderful blend of so many unique flavors), and the ribeye beef 'carpaccio' (delectable, buttery, another symphony of perfect flavors)! For large plates, we got the crab fried rice (the star of the show, so flavorful and crab-tasting, and the textural element of the puffed rice was SO fun to eat) and the pork belly (again SO good, you got so many pieces of pork belly, they were all cooked to perfection and you truly can't go wrong when getting pork belly). All in all, I loved Peridot a ton and will definitely be back soon to try out a bunch of other items on the menu, as sooo many of the dishes looked so tasty - it was near impossible to narrow down options! Thanks for a great meal, Peridot!

Fabulous!! It was so good I didn't get a pic of the eggplant or the wings. We ate them too fast! I would wholeheartedly recommend this restaurant! Everything we ate was amazing. The charred eggplant was a standout for me. It was the best eggplant I've ever had! It had an eggplant purée at the bottom, with delicious texture from the fried shallots, and the money maker was the chili-lime salt on top!! Oh myyyy!! Absolutely delish. The Bronzino lettuce wraps were to die for. Fish was cooked perfectly and the fresh cilantro and rice noodles with the ginger lime dipping sauce....wow! I'd reorder every item we had. The wings too!!! Sticky yummy caramelized fish sauce, are you kidding me! The cocktails are beautiful and tasty as well. What's not to love? We'll be back!

Obsessed with Peridot! To caveat - I've mostly been here to drink. I've had more of the cocktail menu than the food menu. I mean how can I not -- a collab with The Last Word and Pacific Rim in the old Grange space? Yes please! I absolutely adore the cocktail menu and have had my favorite cocktails in town here -- yes even over The Last Word itself. You really can't go wrong and the cocktail descriptions themselves are very appropriate and will steer you in the right direction. I've tried exactly 50% of the cocktail menu -- 5/10 of the offerings, ha. It sounds like they'll change the menu periodically, but not anytime soon. While they are open late, I wish they had more bar type snackies available. We opted for: *Pork spareribs (lemongrass-shallot marinade, pickled napa cabbage) - absolutely delish! Reminds me of Vietnamese pork chop but spare rib form and sooo tender. Literally fall off the bone. I also loved the pickled cabbage on the side!

New gem in Ann Arbor! This took the place of Grange downtown. The space was super modern and cozy! The menu is Vietnamese food kinda tapas style. They have a pretty good variety of vegetarian and vegan options. It was recommended we do a few small plates and then share a large one so we did just that. We ended up trying all the vegetarian/vegan items. * ketchup fried rice - our favorite thing and so so good!! It was so crispy and flavorful and don't worry: it had sriracha in it but I love ketchup so I loved this! * roasted cauliflower - super hearty and had a delicious cashew cauliflower puree on the bottom * charred eggplant - super smoky and crispy * stony creek mushrooms - these were only OK. But the sauce on the bottom was super flavorful * vegetable curry stew - this was like a massaman curry with butternut squash, sweet potato, regular potato and other root veggies * chocolate crepe cake - good but kinda dry. We also tried some cocktails but I wish they were stronger for the price! Over all we had a great time - the service was so fast. They even told us this that the food would come out fast. Nice but also felt like I had to rush to eat! Not their fault though. That's on me I'd def recommend this place but be prepared for a hefty bill.

Came here after dining at Pacific Rim next door. They suggested it because they were open later. We were very excited as we've been wanting to stop in. First impressions... The restaurant is dark with some mid century vibes. Love the walls. A bit too loud when we stopped in. We couldn't hear each other or our server without yelling. Having already eaten I opted for drinks. They have an interesting cocktail menu. As well as a good beer menu(my husband said). I ordered a glass of Prosecco to start with. Unfortunately, when it came there were no visible bubbles to be seen and it tasted as still as a regular glass of wine. They should have known that when they poured it. I understand that bottles sit around sometimes but when you're pouring it you can definitely tell something is off when it doesn't bubble. I switched later to the Cava Rose. It was more bubbly than the Prosecco however like the Prosecco, it was not cold. I had to order ice... Definitely not something I wanted to do for this type of a drink. Our server was great. He was friendly and suggested some of his favorite cocktails. He brought over some menus so we could see the food offerings. Not sure if they work well with allergies or not. I'll have to call and find out more. The menu looks great. They also offer a late night menu and some delicious desserts. Plus the hours are good as they are open later. I hope they fix the issues with the Sparkling Wines, and the temperatures or maybe switch to splits.

Peridot offers a noteworthy shared plate dining experience at a higher price point. My party of three enjoyed 5 small plates and 1 large plate, each with its own charm. The highlights included the satisfying crab fried rice, crispy chicken wings, refreshing summer rolls, fresh crudos, and a flavorful bahn mi with pate. However, the cauliflower was the only dish that didn't quite hit the mark for me. Moving on to the drinks, they were visually appealing, with TTYL earning the title of my personal favorite drink. While Peridot comes with a price tag, it's a solid choice for refined plates and a late night cocktail.

I love the vibe and atmosphere in Peridot, very sophisticated, fun, and relaxing. It feels like "the place to be" (for anyone older than college age). We came on a warm Friday evening so the open air dining made for such a pleasant evening. We came for drinks and sat at the bar - yes, This Old House and The Nod are 2 great drinks. We decided to get a few bites to eat but hmm, food only so so. We had the ribs (not enough flavor, got charged $3 for extra sauce) and mushrooms were extremely chewy. Perhaps this was an off night for the kitchen as I had read good things about their ribs. Kinda bummed about our food experience, oh well. The service was excellent and our bartender was fun and fabulous. We had a great time.

We went on a Tuesday night and people who didn't have reservations were leaving or waiting for a table. We started with drinks, spring rolls, and the banh mi bruschetta which arrived quickly. We then added the green papaya salad and the spare ribs. I love green papaya salad but I think that the carnivores that I was dining with liked the ribs better. The ribs had a great flavor and the meat was fall-off-the-bone tender. Our last course was the crab fried rice which was excellent. Our dessert was an interesting play on mango sticky rice. The sticky rice was fried and sat on a purée of mango with a sauce. Very tasty though my husband wasn't a fan. All of the food ranged from very good to outstanding. Each plate arrived quickly and our server was friendly and helpful. My main criticism is that once the tables filled in it was really loud. Also, the tables are pretty close together and once the table behind us was filled we had a hard time getting out. The ceiling upstairs is beautiful. Check it out

When I walked in the ambiance was the first thing that captured me! The hostess and our waiter were so incredibly nice and welcoming too. I'm Vietnamese and there aren't any elevated Vietnamese restaurants that I know in Michigan (other than Flowers of Vietnam in Detroit). But was happy to learn that this was chef Duc Tang's (of Pacific Rim) new restaurant. The branzino was my favorite followed by the short ribs. I loved how traditionally Vietnamese each dish was (flavors of turmeric, nước mắm, pickled daikon) but just with a little spin and so delicious! Very happy and definitely my favorite restaurant in Downtown Ann Arbor. Can see myself spending a lot of money here in the future!

The ambience was nice and definitely was a cute place inside! It is on the pricey side especially if you end up getting small plates and a large plate like I did. I didnt get a cocktail but it seemed like everyone else was! Their cocktail/wine menu was pretty big. The summer rolls were alright, nothing fancy. Out of the small plates the bruschetta is what I recommend the most. The vegetable curry was pretty good, slightly spicy but I thought the portion size was good.

Peridot is a Vietnamese-inspired restaurant right next to Pacific Rim downtown. I've been to Peridot several times since it's opened, and I've loved every visit! They're always pretty busy and reservations go quick, but my friend and I were able to get a seat at the bar at 6pm on a Thursday night without a reservation. There's seating on the first floor as well as the upstairs area. It's quite dark inside, but it's very well-decorated. The art pieces on the ceiling upstairs were very pretty! I really liked the overall atmosphere. However, they often have loud music playing and the tables are very close together, so it can be a little difficult to hold conversations. The servers are all great and super attentive! They typically recommended that we order a few small plates and one large plate to share. The service was usually pretty quick; the only time I had to wait for food was when I went during Restaurant Week. And our plates were cleared as soon as we finished! Green Papaya Salad ($12) - Similar to Thai papaya salad, but with more pronounced Vietnamese flavors. The menu says there's a spicy lime dressing, and I tasted the citrus but no heat. This is a brighter, lighter dish that complements the meaty dishes well. Banh Mi Bruschetta ($14) - I wish this had an even number of bruschetta since it's difficult to split 3 pieces. The flavor is authentic though, and it's one of my favorite small plates! Roasted Cauliflower ($13) - This is my least favorite dish of the small plates I've tried. It's not bad, but the portion is small for the price, and the dish is not super memorable. The flavors are more subdued compared to the other menu options. Grilled Oysters ($21) - Another favorite on the small plates menu! This dish had great nước chấm flavor. Highly recommend! Seared Scallops ($16) - The scallops are my favorite on the small plates menu! They were perfectly seared, buttery, and tender. I only wish there were more than two for the price. Fried Chicken Wings ($14) - I was very excited to try these, but the lack of fish sauce flavor was disappointing. They were still good (sticky, slightly sweet), but a different flavor than I was expecting. Pork Spareribs ($17) - The spareribs were amazing! They were incredibly tender and savory. The pickled veggies were delicious and complemented the meat well. Steamed Clams and Mussels ($23) - The flavors were good, but it's not super filling. The dish comes with a few slices of baguette to soak up the light and briney broth. Crab Fried Rice ($21) - Super flavorful and filling with lots of crab! I highly recommend this if you're unsure what to order. Not a lot of heat here either, but still very good. Vegetable Curry Stew ($24) - This is a great vegetarian dish! The stew is delicious and tastes very authentic to traditional Vietnamese curries. It's a warm, fragrant, mild curry that leans sweet-- similar to Vietnamese cà ri gà (chicken curry). Pork Belly ($34) - The portion looked small on their very large plate, but there are so many pieces of pork belly. It's tender with lots of umami flavor from the black garlic puree. The soy-tamarind gel adds some sweetness and the herbs brighten up the dish. Lime-Ginger Flan - The flan was quite dense, but I still really enjoyed it. I tasted the citrus and ginger, and the star anise crunchy topping added a nice textural contrast. On the cocktail menu, I've had: The Nod, Fall High Ball, and Ha Long Bay. All of their cocktails are so interesting, and we had a lot of recommendations. My favorite so far is The Nod (refreshing and light)! Some dishes are smaller than anticipated and a few are overpriced for what they are, so be prepared for a hefty bill. Regardless, Peridot has quickly become one of my most favorite spots in Ann Arbor, and I'm excited to try out the rest of the menu!

We ordered few things off of the menu, which were all phenomenal. From small plates we got summer roll, bahn mi bruschetta, hiramasa crudo, beef carpaccio. From large plates we got pork belly and Rohan duck. All the food was phenomenal but our favourites were hirmasa crudo and the Rohan duck. The hiramasa crudo had such strong unique flavours and textures that came together to create a very nice refreshing taste. Its layers of pear, pickled daikon and subtle herb flavors were a nice way to satiate us for even yummier food to come! The Rohan duck was filled with juice and crispy outer skin. The portions were pretty generous and surprised us. Quality and quantity together! The pickled veggies and the glutinous wrap that comes with it paired so well with salty crispy yet juicy duck. The ambience is very nice, we didn't understand why the brightness of the lights kept on switching from dim to extremely bright. The cocktail bar and friendly staff, it was a very great experience. What a great addition to Ann arbor! Will definitely be back regularly!

Really excited about this new spot! My group of 3 feel lucky to have gotten a walk-in dinner spot at around 5:30/45pm on a Friday night, as it got busier and busier over the course of our meal. Dinner was off to a good start right off the bat with the ambiance. Beautiful interior and good vibes. Loved their "the nod" cocktail - refreshing, a little spicy, balanced. My friends and I shared 2 large plates and 3 small plates and were nice and full. Their crab fried rice, green papaya salad, and ribeye beef carpaccio were standouts to me, but everything was great with unique flavors. Finally, they comped a sticky rice dessert for my friend's birthday! Definitely enjoyed my first visit and will be back again soon.

Really cool new spot for small plates and drinks! The space is pretty cozy. I came here on a Saturday night and waited 20 minutes for a table for two. The drinks were tasty and creative! The food was good--think elevated Asian fusion? Our favorites were the scallops and the carpaccio. Overall great experience and would come back!

It was my second time at Peridot last night and I absolutely loved the vibe and delicious foods. Peridot opened a couple months ago in the former Grange space. The ambience is upscale but comfortable. Service staff is great and knowledgeable and the food is to die for. We ordered the papaya salad, mushrooms, cauliflower, wings, clams and mussels and a couple of desserts. Everything was impeccable, but the mushrooms are my absolute favorite. Such a tasty dish! Peridot is hands down my new favorite restaurant in Ann Arbor!

Overall solid dining experience. The menu was well constructed and allowed us to sample a ton of unique flavors. The menu was creative (baguettes in curry was a first for me) and the sauces that accompanied the small plates were excellent. My favorite was the roasted mushrooms, and the crudo. The atmosphere was elegant but a bit overdone (it was a tough to appreciate the food's plating in the dim lighting.) Would recommend for a nice dinner.

Soooo good. The unique menu blew me away, and I was pleasantly surprised to see how the asian cuisine was executed! Service was amazing as they were so patient and helped me pick out items from the menu. I was so excited to see that Peridot offered mocktails! I ordered a fruity non-alcoholic drink and was surprised by how spot on it was--from the clear cube ice, to the garnishing, it was perfect. Overall, I recommend this to anyone looking for a new spot to go out for dinner in Michigan. So worth it!

We finally got to enjoy Peridot tonight and it did not disapoint. Service, Cocktails, Ambiance, Food...everything was Amazing. Qunitessential Ann Arbor!

I had a phenomenal dinner at this new restaurant. I went with several girl friends and sat in a booth on the first floor. I had two "the nod" cocktails and loved them - very refreshing and flavorful. I loved all the food I tried, but my favorites were the eggplant, the roasted cauliflower, and then the ketchup fried rice together with the vegetable curry - so delicious! The decor and vibe were wonderful, too. All around, I highly recommend Peridot! Such a needed addition to the Ann Arbor scene, and I can't wait to go back1

Let me join the chorus of voices praising Peridot. At our dinner for two, we enjoyed 4 small plates and 1 large plate. Highlights were the roasted cauliflower and the Dover sole. Also enjoyed the green papaya salad and pork belly. After each we wanted to order another of the same but more wanted to continue the culinary journey. The Large Plate was curry and an excellent one at that. If I had to sum up the flavors I'd use the word magical. So, highly recommended. Excellent food in a pleasant atmosphere with friendly service!

I love sitting at the bar when I'm dining solo, and Peridot makes it fun and easy. Friendly, creative bartenders who make delish mocktails if that's your jam. Extensive wine list, and beautiful cocktail options. The food is a wonderful combo of Vietnamese inspired dishes with some western takes. The green papaya salad is a great starter, the grilled oysters are a treat, crab fried rice is flavorful and filling, and the mussels in coconut curry were so good I was already thinking when I could come back and have them again. The vibe upstairs is cozy and welcoming, with lots of beautiful touches. Only issue for me is how loud it is. Great playlists, just too loud to be easily heard without yelling. Looking forward to my next visit.

Terrific little tapas. The ketchup rice and wings were the hit of the table. Will definitely return.

I know this is the hip new spot or whatever but they need to figure out their front of house. Arrived 6:15 on a busy Saturday and put our name in for a table of four; they told us it would be an hour or so which is fine, went to get drinks elsewhere, show up an hour and a half later and they say it'll be another hour. If that's the deal they just need to tell people they're full up or otherwise text with an update. We would've been happy to make an alternative plan if they'd been transparent, but instead we were left scrambling to find a place to eat and disappointed that we couldn't try it. Don't go without a reservation and don't believe whatever they tell you when you put your name in for a table.

Came here last night with the hubs for date night and we were so pleasantly surprised to find a quality cocktail menu with a range of dishes to order from whether you just want some after dinner drinks and some small bites to share, to having a full on meal. We tried 3 different cocktails, and all of them were phenomenal, with the Nod being my favorite, it was so refreshing and perfectly balanced! A must get if you enjoy cucumber based drinks. For the food, we got the bruschetta, chicken wings, and the clam and mussels. I was a little less impressed by the food, but I think there is a lot of promise here. My suggestion for the bruschetta would be to add some cilantro and make the radish a little more tangy, it was missing that element from a proper banh mi sandwich but otherwise it was on the right path. The chicken wings were great, we really enjoyed those. The clams and mussels were pretty good flavor wise but a had several mussels and clams that were very sandy. Peridot is going to be a date night/late night staple for us going on forward though, the cocktails were truly excellent! Service was also attentive and helpful whenever we needed any suggestions. Looking forward to coming back many more times!

First time to this restaurant and I would definitely go back! We decided to sit at the bar due to limited reservations and were able to enjoy watching the preparations of the home made cocktails. The hostess and bartenders were very friendly and the service was outstanding. We tried six different options from the menu to share and each had two different cocktails. The food was very impressive and tasty with a a new fusion mix and the cocktails matched. I can't wait to go back and make this one of my new go to restaurants.

Great food, but prices were a little high for the area and portion size. Don't get me wrong all the food was incredible, our favorites being the crab rice, spare ribs and duck. But the portion on some of the items was very small for the price compared to other dishes (2 small scallops was more expensive than 6 big chicken wings or 4 monster spare ribs) Service was a little lack luster but would definitely go back

We visited for the first time. Upon entering it was very loud and was quite different from previous cozy restaurants in this space. A lot of hard surfaces. The loud noise was very distracting. We ate Crab fried rice, scallops, mushrooms and fried oysters. Great food. Small plates are smallish. Drinks were good and service was pleasant. We were not rushed. We'll not come back for a while until we hear it has quieted down.

Outstanding new spot. Great cocktails from GIancarlo from Last Word and amazing Vietnamese dishes from Duc from Pacific Rim. Fried rice is ridiculous.

Amazing!!!!! Great services and food. Highly recommend, and I am a tough customer. The Crab fried rice and Chicken wings are off the charts

First time here on Sat Dec 23rd. Food was amazing! Loved everything we tried--carpaccio, crab fried rice, scallops, bruschetta, and wings. Our server Jake was great and on point! Chef Brady runs a great operation. Shout out to Dylan in the kitchen. Recommending this restaurant to all of our friends. Great atmosphere and date night. We will be back soon! Jackie Whybra

Everything the reviews said it would be. We ordered 6 different items and then 2 of them a second time each dish had its own unique taste. All 4 of us liked every dish. They have a specialty drink list that fits right in. Service was fantastic. All very friendly and helpful. When i read is was a happening Vietnamese bar/restaurant I couldn't visualize it but that's exactly what it was.

The ambiance, lighting and sound were on point. Lively but you can still hear each other, lighting and decor was perfect. Service was outstanding attentive but not overwhelming. The food was very good, standouts were bruschetta, egg plant, carpaccio in small plates and pork belly and crab fried rice in large plates. Sticky rice desert and cocktails were creative and yummy.

Great dinner last night because of the food. Our server was terrible! Took to long to get food order to table. Not sure if this was a kitchen or server problem. The three star is based on the server and kitchen issue. Definitely go back for food.

Peridot is one of the best meals we've had in a long time. Every dish was delicious. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. We will definitely be back.

The food is great and drinks are very fancy. The flavor profiles and ingredients are really unique and not something you'd find anywhere else in Ann Arbor. I'd definitely recommend checking out the menu ahead of time to ensure it's suitable for your group.

The food and drinks here are great, however the service is incredibly disappointing. One of the servers spilled wine all over our friend (which was an entirely understandable accident), and the rest of the staff proceeded to blame our group for the mess that was made. The staff was rude from the very moment we walked in the door, seemingly frustrated that a large group came to dinner at the restaurant, despite the fact that we were respectful and excited to dine at a new restaurant. They acted as if it was an inconvenience to have guests dining at the restaurant. Overall there were some wonderful bartenders and servers there, but the service altogether was shockingly rude.

Great Food and service . Elliott is the best bartender he made my wife and I the yummiest drinks. We really liked the crab fried rice . We will be back.

Food , service, ambiance, drinks all Beyond any expectation . Everything that is listed in the recipe you can absolutely taste . It is an adventure and a journey with every bite you take . The cocktails are made with such class and elegance that you really do sip them and appreciate them . The atmosphere is very welcoming and Charming yet upscale but not too stuffy you can dress up or dress down and feel comfortable . John Carlos is an amazing maitre d of food and drink .

Loved the food, tried a lot of different items, service was solid, ambiance was great, chill vibes.

I've been meaning to write a review of Peridot for three weeks now and haven't gotten around to it. It was such a great all around experience I just can't let it go unsaid any longer. My friend Gina was visiting from San Diego and we got a reservation for 700P on a Tuesday night. We were seated promptly when we arrived but we really wanted to sit at the bar which was already full. After about 5 minutes two seats opened up at the end of the bar and we grabbed them. From then on we where in the hands of Elliott behind the bar, one of the most personable and knowledgeable bartenders we've encountered in a long time. He let us try several samples of wine before we finally decided, fully explained the menu, gave us a little background about the restaurant and managed to serve everyone else at the bar as well. We took his recommendations and ended up sharing the miramasa crudo which was amazing (with a very nice Gruner Veltliner from Austria) then the Stoney Creek mushrooms and the ketchup fried rice. The mushrooms were good but the rice was a knockout! We ordered glasses of the French Rhone before we devoured the Rohan Duck which was fantastic as well. We weren't interested in the dessert menu so we just asked for coffee. To our surprise, coffee was not available. Maybe things have changed or maybe they never will offer coffee, but I think it's a miss. Viet Nam is producing some of the world's best coffee beans and a Vietnamese coffee seems like a natural. Seeing that we were minorly disappointed, Elliott offered to make us a special after dinner cocktail that he had been working on. It was delicious and most appreciated. The room is absolutely gorgeous, completely transforming the old Grange restaurant. We loved everything about the evening. I can't wait to return!