You voted, now we’re serving up the winners. From hidden gems to old school favorites, here are the eateries that Current readers crave the most.
PLACES | PEOPLE | POTIONS | PLATES
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Best Restaurant: Inexpensive
Chow Asian Street Food
chowannarbor.com
Runner-up: Chela’s Restaurant & Taqueria
Best Restaurant: Overall
The Chop House
Thechophouseannarbor.com
Runner-up: The Standard Bistro & Larder
Best “Splurge” Restaurant
The Standard Bistro & Larder
thestandardbistro.com
Runner-up: The Earle
Best View
Palio
palioannarbor.com
Runner-up: Gandy Dancer
Best Outdoor Patio/Dining
The Sidetrack Bar & Grill
sidetrackbarandgrill.com
Runner-up: Palio
Best Hidden Gem
El Harissa Market Cafe
elharissa.com
Runner-up: Aamani’s Smokehouse
Most Beautiful Restaurant
Dessous
dessousannarbor.com
Runner-up: Gandy Dancer
Fast-Casual Eatery
First Bite
firstbitefoods.com
Runner-up: Chow Asian Street Food
First-Date Restaurant
Aventura Ann Arbor
aventuraannarbor.com
Runner-up: Grizzly Peak Brewing Company
Mom & Pop Restaurant
The Northside Grill
Northsidegrill.com
Runner-up: Bomber Restaurant
New Restaurant
Blue LLama Jazz Club
Bluellamaclub.com
Runner-up: Hola Seoul
Old School Favorite
Knight’s Steakhouse
Knightsrestaurants.com
Runner-up: The Earle
Restaurant You Want to Try
Dolores
6 S. Washington St., Ypsilanti.
734-904-9402.
Runner-up: Dessous
Restaurant to Take a Foodie
Logan Restaurant
Logan-restaurant.com
Runner-up: Aventura
Place for a Business Lunch
Paesano
Paesanoannarbor.com
Runner-up: Mikette Bistro & Bar
Place to Impress
The Chop House
Thechophouseannarbor.com
Runner-up: Blue LLama Jazz Club
Place to be Seen
Blue LLama Jazz Club
Bluellamaclub.com
Runner-up: Mani Osteria and Bar
Place for Munchies
Pizza House
Pizzahouse.com
Runner-up: Ashley’s
College Favorite
Krazy Jim’s Blimpy Burger
Blimpyburger.com
Runner-up: BTB Burrito
Best Restaurant: Ann Arbor
Vinology
Vinologya2.com
Runner-up: Logan Restaurant
Best Restaurant: Chelsea
The Common Grill
Commongrill.com
Runner-up: Chelsea Alehouse Brewery
Best Restaurant: Dexter
Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery
jollypumpkin.com
Runner-up: Fillmore Pub & Grill
Best Restaurant: Plymouth
The Sardine Room
Thesardineroom.com
Runner-up: Aqua Fine Dining
Best Restaurant: Saline
Dan’s Downtown Tavern
facebook.com/DANSBARS
Runner-up: Oscar’s Sports & Grill
Best Restaurant: Ypsilanti
MAIZ Mexican Cantina
Maizmexican.com
Runner-up: The Sidetrack Bar & Grill
Restaurant Worth A Drive
The Common Grill
Commongrill.com
Runner-up: Bridgewater Bank Tavern
Spot for Breakfast
Juicy Kitchen
juicykitchen-a2.com
Runner-up: Beezy’s Café
Spot for Brunch
Sava’s
savasannarbor.com
Runner-up: Avalon Cafe and Kitchen Ann Arbor
Spot for Lunch
Afternoon Delight Café
afternoondelightcafe.com
Runner-up: Dan’s Downtown Tavern
Most Creative Menu
Spencer Ann Arbor
spencerannarbor.com
Runner-up: Blue LLama Jazz Club
Best Use of Local Ingredients
Grange Kitchen and Bar
grangekitchenandbar.com
Runner-up: Zingerman’s Roadhouse
Food Truck
Lazy Dogs
facebook.com/lazydogsa2
Runner-up: Shimmy Shack Food Truck
Most Underrated Restaurant
Casablanca
casablancaypsilanti.com
Runner-up: Pilar’s Tamales
people
Best Baristas
Crow Northrup, Ann Arbor West Plum Market
Plummarket.com
Runner-up: Zingerman’s Coffee Company
Best Bartenders
Wolverine State Brewing Co.
wolverinebeer.com
Runner-up: The Last Word
Best Brewer
Alexis Jorgensen, Wolverine State Brewing Co.
wolverinebeer.com
Runner-up: Ron Jeffries, Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales
Best Chef
Eve Aronoff, chef/owner of Frita Batidos
fritabatidos.com
Runner-up: Chef Thad Gillies, Logan Restaurant
Best Overall Staff
Zingerman’s
zingermans.com
Runner-up: The Lunch Room
Farmers Market Vendor
(M’HARRRG) Habanero-Coriander (Pirate) Sauce
Crowsnestfoods.com | jeffmaharg@hotmail.com
Runner-up: White Lotus Farms
Local Food Supporter
Argus Farm Stop
argusfarmstop.com
Runner-up: By the Pound, Glenn Bourland
Pastry Chef/Baker
Kristen Maretti, Pastry Chef at Sava’s
savasannarbor.com
Runner-up: Marybeth King, head pastry chef at Weber’s Bakeshop/Restaurant
Restaurateur
Sava Farah, CEO SavCo
savcohospitality.com
Runner-up: Eve Aronoff, chef/owner of Frita Batidos
Coffee Roaster
RoosRoast Coffee
roosroast.com
Runner-up: Hyperion Coffee Co
potions
Bar: Ann Arbor
Nightcap
nightcapbara2.com
Runner-up: The Last Word
Bar: Saline
Bridgewater Bank Tavern
Bridgewaterbanktavern.com
Runner-up: Dan’s Downtown Tavern
Bar: Dexter
Jolly Pumpkin Cafe & Brewery
jollypumpkin.com
Runner-up: Dexter’s Pub
Bar: Chelsea
Chelsea Alehouse Brewery
chelseaalehouse.com
Runner-up: Cleary’s Pub
Bar: Ypsilanti
The Sidetrack Bar & Grill
Sidetrackbarandgrill.com
Runner-up: Cultivate Coffee & Taphouse
Bar: Plymouth
The Post Local Bistro
facebook.com/ThePostLocalBistro
Runner-up: Hermanns Olde Town Grille
Bar: Brighton
Brighton Bar & Grill
brightonbarandgrill.com
Runner-up: Bourbons
Best Bar Overall
The Ravens Club
Theravensclub.com
Runner-up: Babs’ Underground
Dive Bar
The Tap Room
taproomypsi.com
Runner-up: 8Ball Saloon
Wine List
The Earle
theearle.com
Runner-up: The Standard Bistro & Larder
Craft Cocktail Selection
The Last Word
thelastwordbar.com
Runner-up: Ollie Food + Spirits
Local Spirits
Ugly Dog Distillery
uglydogdistillery.com
Runner-up: Ann Arbor Distilling Company
Hangover Cure
Afternoon Delight Café
Afternoondelightcafe.com
Runner-up: Elevation Burger
Happy Hour
HopCat
Hopcat.com
Runner-up: Haymaker Public House
Locally-Brewed Beer
Wolverine State Brewing Co.
Wolverinebeer.com
Runner-up: Arbor Brewing Company
Place to Buy Local Beer
Blue Front Ann Arbor
bfa2.com
Runner-up: Tippins Market
Place to Drink Local Beer
Ashley’s
Runner-up: Wolverine State Brewing Company
Bloody Mary
The Sidetrack Bar & Grill
Sidetrackbarandgrill.com
Runner-up: \aut\ BAR
Margarita
MAIZ Mexican Cantina
Maizmexican.com
Runner-up: Prickly Pear Southwest Cafe
Martini
Knight’s Steakhouse
Knightsrestaurants.com
Runner-up: Ollie Food + Spirits
Bubble Tea
Chow Asian Street Food
Chowannarbor.com
Runner-up: Bubble Island
Juice Bar
Wilma’s
wilmasannarbor.com
Runner-up: Grabbagreen
plates
Creative Burger
Frita Batidos
fritabatidos.com
Runner-up: Got Burger!
Creative Pizzas
Mani Osteria and Bar
maniosteria.com
Runner-up: Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina
Sandwich
Maize and Blue Delicatessen
maizeandbluedeli.com
Runner-up: Zingerman’s Delicatessen
Steak
Knight’s Steakhouse
Knightsrestaurants.com
Runner-up: The Earle
Sushi
DABU Sushi
Dabusushi.com
Runner-up: Biwako Sushi
Falafel/Gyro
Jerusalem Garden
jerusalemgarden.net
Runner-up: Ahmo’s Gyros & Deli
Mac N’ Cheese
Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery
bluetractor.net
Runner-up: Cuppy’s Best Soul Food
Pie
Zingerman’s Bakehouse
Zingermansbakehouse.com
Runner-up: Grand Traverse Pie Company
Ribs
WestSide Barbecue
westsidebarbecue.com
Runner-up: Dickey’s Barbecue Pit
Tacos
Chela’s Restaurant & Taqueria
Chelas.co
Runner-up: Isalita
Noodles
Slurping Turtle
Slurpingturtle.com
Runner-up: Tomukun Noodle Bar
Pasta Dish
Paesano
Paesanoannarbor.com
Runner-up: Silvio’s Organic Ristorante e Pizzeria
Killer Salads
Salads UP
saladsup.com
Runner-up: Wilma’s
Southern Food
Satchel’s BBQ
satchelsbbq.com
Runner-up: Mo P’s Chicken & Fish
Desserts
Sava’s
Savasannarbor.com
Runner-up: Go! Ice Cream
Gluten-Free Options
Juicy Kitchen
Juicykitchen-a2.com
Runner-up: Vedge Cafe
Vegetarian Options
Fresh Forage
freshforage.com
Runner-up: Vedge Cafe
Vegan Options
The Lunch Room
thelunchrooma2.com
Runner-up: Detroit Street Filling Station
Most Instagram-Worthy Plates
Wilma’s
wilmasannarbor.com
Runner-up: eat / catering and carry-out
Comfort Food
Metzger’s German Restaurant
metzgers.net
Runner-up: Amadeus Restaurant
Appetizers
The Ravens Club
Theravensclub.com
Runner-up: Vinology
Healthy Selections
The Lunch Room
thelunchrooma2.com
Runner-up: First Bite
