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Zingerman's Roadhouse

2501 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103-3818
734-663-3663
Ranked #13 of 325 restaurants in Ann Arbor
4.0 of 5 stars 132 Reviews
Price range: 32 AUD - 51 AUD
Cuisines: American
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Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Dining style: Casual Dining
Cross street: Maple Road
Description: Our passion is to serve guests full-flavored, traditional, regional American foods in a down-to-earth restaurant atmosphere. James Beard-winning Chef Alex Young and the Roadhouse crew serve a daily breakfast, lunch & dinner menu and weekly specials, with a passion for Really Good American Food, using seasonal, heirloom produce from Cornman Farms—our very own farm, supplying Roadhouse tables with hours-old vegetables. Our All-American Bar serves carefully chosen wine and beer lists and an extensive Classic Cocktail menu that embraces balance and a return to better ingredients. Join us for our Monthly Special Dinners and explore in-depth, regional American cuisine with guest culinary experts and producers. We build community connections by hosting local music outdoors on our patio, a farmers market in the Roadhouse parking lot & fundraisers for local non-profits.
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Ann Arbor, Michigan
Senior Contributor
40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

Their food is really delicious made with premium ingredients that are locally sourced when possible. The wait staff puts customers first and will really get you anything that you want. I like their blue plate specials for dinners. I also like $2 off bourbon pours on Thursday nights. More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

The food is excellent and the staff are well trained. It's enlightening when your server mentions a regular often orders the hot spinach and mushroom salad, amd adds scallops. The food is expensive, $36 with tip for lunch for 2, without anyhing but water to drink. What was annoying were the flies on the patio, an annoying interruption in the... More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

I can't get enough of this place I eat hear twice a week solo or with family. The staff are so friendly and helpful, if they recommend a dish order it you won't go wrong. By the way they open for great breakfast at 7:00 AM give it a try you won't be disappointed. More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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87 reviews 87 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
58 helpful votes 58 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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I am a fan of the Roadhouse and haven't been since last Fall, so I thought it would be perfect for Mother's Day. The menu appears to have changed a bit and I wrestled with finding that perfect dish. I settled on the Reuben, Spencer on the Catfish Po'Boy and our son on the Pulled Pork Sliders. The food was... More

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Colorado Springs, Colorado
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

We went to Zingerman's as a celebration the night before my son's graduation from UM. We made reservations in advance via Open Table and only had a short wait. Everyone enjoyed what they ordered and the service was out of this world. Our wait staff was very attentive, without being too attentive. She kept our drinks filled and our food... More

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Ann Arbor, Michigan
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

Not impressed with the food. Expected more from a Zingerman's restaurant. More

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Ann Arbor, MI
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

High quality food, generous servings, with a limited albeit sufficient menu. Kudos to Alex, the chef, for sourcing and growing food locally. Servers really know their stuff! More

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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

We've been here a number of times and have never been dissapointed. Great American comfort food for "foodies". You can count on anything you order here to be authentic and delicious. Portions are generous (even if it's a bit pricey). Both the sweet potatoe fries and "regular" french fries are superb. I especially like the buttermilk fried chicken and the... More

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benbrook, tx
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27 reviews 27 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Zingerman's Roadhouse is an average smoke house but nothing special. (However, you need to know that I reside in Texas and was raised in the Carolinas.) So, if I was a local then this is probably a good spot for bbq. It is high priced for the food. I might could understand this for their smoked meats but not for... More

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East Lansing, Michigan
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111 reviews 111 reviews
Reviews in 49 cities Reviews in 49 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

Zingerman's Roadhouse is a great place to go for a celebrational meal. It is a bit pricey, but the portions are huge, and the menu is really fun. They work hard to be as fresh and local as possible. The sandwiches, mac and cheese and soups are delectable. Great for couples or a large ADULT group. More

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