Spencer
Restaurant · Main Street ·
Seasonal locavore fare, curated wine & cheese, craft beer
Seasonal locavore fare, curated wine & cheese, craft beer
"Warm and cozy with family-style seating, Spencer feels like you were invited to your cool chef friend’s house for a memorable meal — which it will be. Chef and co-owner Abby Olitzky creates a new, set-priced menu with two entree choices for each calendar month, plus selected appetizers and desserts, posted on Spencer’s website (online reservations open up on Tock a few days before the end of each month for the following month and no walk-ins are accepted). Recent menus have featured options such as celeriac fritti with Meyer lemon aioli, spinach gnocchetti with raclette cheese and smoked breadcrumbs, and a chocolate rye torte. Be sure to dive into Spencer’s carefully curated wine list; it received a James Beard Award semifinalist nod for Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program in 2025 — its third year in a row. Those who would prefer a walk-in option can try to catch a seat from noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays when a limited snack menu is available." - Mary Hayes Weier
"A James Beard Award-nominated wine bar in Ann Arbor that emphasizes local sourcing and offers a tasting menu." - Serena Maria Daniels
"An Ann Arbor establishment recognized as a semifinalist in the Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program category, highlighting a well-regarded beverage program alongside its food offerings." - Brenna Houck
"An Ann Arbor restaurant’s beverage program was nominated for a 2023 James Beard Award for Outstanding Wine and Beverage Program, signaling national recognition for its wine and drink program." - Eater Staff
"An Ann Arbor restaurant whose wine and beverage program was named a James Beard semifinalist for outstanding wine and other beverages program, highlighting its distinguished beverage offerings." - Brenna Houck