Highest-rated restaurants in Ann Arbor by diners

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January 31, 2025
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Highest-rated restaurants in Ann Arbor by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Ann Arbor, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Detroit Street Filling Station

- Rating: 4.5/5 (337 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Detroit St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Vegan, Jazz & Blues, Vegetarian
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#29. Juicy Kitchen

- Rating: 4.5/5 (385 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1506 North Maple Road Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free, Coffee & Tea
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#28. KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot

- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 3769 Carpenter Road Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Hot Pot
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#27. Poke Fish

- Rating: 4.5/5 (337 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3500 Washtenaw Ave. Ste E4 Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Poke, Japanese
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#26. Tasty Bakery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 416 West Huron St. Ste 24 Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Gluten-Free, Vegan
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#25. The Lunch Room - Bakery & Cafe

- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2200 Fuller Court Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Beverage Store
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#24. Pilar's Tamales

- Rating: 4.5/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2261 West Liberty St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Latin American
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#23. Evergreen Downtown

- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 208 West Liberty St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
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#22. Burger One

- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 1771 Plymouth Road Ste 102 Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Halal
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#21. RoosRoast Liberty

- Rating: 4.5/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 117 East Liberty St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee Roasteries, Sandwiches
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#20. Plate Sushi & Chicken

- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1133 Broadway St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Chicken Wings
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#19. Aladdin's Market

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3188 Packard St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Imported Food, Halal, Butcher
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#18. Zingerman's Creamery

- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3723 Plaza Drive Ste 2 Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Gelato, Sandwiches
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#17. Blue LLama Jazz Club

- Rating: 4.6/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 314 South Main St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Jazz & Blues, Music Venues, Caribbean
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#16. Monahan's Seafood Market

- Rating: 4.6/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 407 North 5th Ave. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
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#15. Tacos El Mariachi Loco

- Rating: 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 2140 Oak Valley Drive Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#14. Shawarma Shop

- Rating: 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 2993 South State St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Lebanese, Sandwiches, Falafel
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#13. Pita King

- Rating: 4.6/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2412 East Stadium Blvd. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
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#12. Ricewood

- Rating: 4.6/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1928 Packard St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
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#11. First Bite

- Rating: 4.6/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 108 South Main St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free, Coffee & Tea
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#10. Bao Space

- Rating: 4.6/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 205 North Main St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese
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#9. Ricewood

- Rating: 4.6/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 245 North Maple Road Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Barbecue
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#8. Biercamp

- Rating: 4.6/5 (269 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1643 South State St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Meat Shops, Breweries, Hot Dogs
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#7. Moon Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 812 South State St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Korean, Desserts
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#6. El Limon

- Rating: 4.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 2709 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Halal, New Mexican Cuisine, Mediterranean
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#5. El Harissa Market Cafe

- Rating: 4.7/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1516 North Maple Road Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Mediterranean, African, Gelato
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#4. Korner Kitchen

- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3111 Packard St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Noodles, Soup
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#3. Palace Tang

- Rating: 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1771 Plymouth Road Ste 104 Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Hot Pot
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#2. Bao Boys

- Rating: 4.7/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1928 Packard St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion, Korean
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#1. Spiedo

- Rating: 4.8/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 307 South 5th Ave. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Sandwiches
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.

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