Highest-rated restaurants in Ann Arbor by diners
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 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners 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 new restaurant openings were up 6% 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, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Ann Arbor, according to Yelp 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.
#30. Detroit Street Filling Station
- Rating: 4.5/5 (337 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 300 Detroit St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Vegan, Jazz & Blues, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp
#29. Juicy Kitchen
- Rating: 4.5/5 (385 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1506 North Maple Road Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#28. KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
- Rating: 4.5/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 3769 Carpenter Road Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Korean, Barbecue, Hot Pot
- Read more on Yelp
#27. Poke Fish
- Rating: 4.5/5 (337 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3500 Washtenaw Ave. Ste E4 Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Poke, Japanese
- Read more on Yelp
#26. Tasty Bakery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 416 West Huron St. Ste 24 Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Gluten-Free, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp
#25. The Lunch Room - Bakery & Cafe
- Rating: 4.5/5 (68 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2200 Fuller Court Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Cafes, Beverage Store
- Read more on Yelp
#24. Pilar's Tamales
- Rating: 4.5/5 (194 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2261 West Liberty St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Latin American
- Read more on Yelp
#23. Evergreen Downtown
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
- Address: 208 West Liberty St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#22. Burger One
- Rating: 4.5/5 (74 reviews)
- Address: 1771 Plymouth Road Ste 102 Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Burgers, Halal
- Read more on Yelp
#21. RoosRoast Liberty
- Rating: 4.5/5 (156 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 117 East Liberty St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee Roasteries, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#20. Plate Sushi & Chicken
- Rating: 4.5/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1133 Broadway St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Japanese, Chicken Wings
- Read more on Yelp
#19. Aladdin's Market
- Rating: 4.5/5 (22 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 3188 Packard St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Imported Food, Halal, Butcher
- Read more on Yelp
#18. Zingerman's Creamery
- Rating: 4.5/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3723 Plaza Drive Ste 2 Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Gelato, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
#17. Blue LLama Jazz Club
- Rating: 4.6/5 (146 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 314 South Main St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Jazz & Blues, Music Venues, Caribbean
- Read more on Yelp
#16. Monahan's Seafood Market
- Rating: 4.6/5 (241 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 407 North 5th Ave. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Seafood, Seafood Markets
- Read more on Yelp
#15. Tacos El Mariachi Loco
- Rating: 4.6/5 (33 reviews)
- Address: 2140 Oak Valley Drive Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
- Read more on Yelp
#14. Shawarma Shop
- Rating: 4.6/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 2993 South State St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Lebanese, Sandwiches, Falafel
- Read more on Yelp
#13. Pita King
- Rating: 4.6/5 (75 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2412 East Stadium Blvd. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp
#12. Ricewood
- Rating: 4.6/5 (168 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1928 Packard St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Barbecue, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp
#11. First Bite
- Rating: 4.6/5 (189 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 108 South Main St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Gluten-Free, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp
#10. Bao Space
- Rating: 4.6/5 (83 reviews)
- Address: 205 North Main St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Asian Fusion, Chinese
- Read more on Yelp
#9. Ricewood
- Rating: 4.6/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 245 North Maple Road Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp
#8. Biercamp
- Rating: 4.6/5 (269 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1643 South State St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Meat Shops, Breweries, Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp
#7. Moon Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (46 reviews)
- Address: 812 South State St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Korean, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp
#6. El Limon
- Rating: 4.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 2709 Plymouth Road Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Halal, New Mexican Cuisine, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp
#5. El Harissa Market Cafe
- Rating: 4.7/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1516 North Maple Road Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Mediterranean, African, Gelato
- Read more on Yelp
#4. Korner Kitchen
- Rating: 4.7/5 (26 reviews)
- Address: 3111 Packard St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Noodles, Soup
- Read more on Yelp
#3. Palace Tang
- Rating: 4.7/5 (35 reviews)
- Address: 1771 Plymouth Road Ste 104 Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Hot Pot
- Read more on Yelp
#2. Bao Boys
- Rating: 4.7/5 (110 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1928 Packard St. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Food Trucks, Asian Fusion, Korean
- Read more on Yelp
#1. Spiedo
- Rating: 4.8/5 (60 reviews)
- Address: 307 South 5th Ave. Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp
This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.
