City Guide
Sports bar with burgers, sandwiches, steaks, pasta. Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Sun. noon–2 a.m. www.thearenasportsbar.com
Planned opening Sept. 2008. Seafood: oysters, sea bass, salmon. Full bar featuring martinis. Daily 5 p.m.–2 a.m. www.blackpearlonmain.com
Ann Arbor’s oldest burger stand—established 1953. Choose your burger size and extras; chicken sandwiches available. Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. noon–8 p.m. www.blimpyburger.com
Venerable campus hangout features pizza, seafood, burgers, sandwiches, and breakfast anytime. Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Sun. noon–2 a.m. Opens early on U-M home football Sat. Age 21 & over after 9 p.m. www.brownjug-annarbor.com
American cuisine with southern and southwestern influences. Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat. 4–11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. www.carsonsamericanbistro.com
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Broasted chicken, fish, shrimp, and potatoes. Daily 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Mon.–Thurs. 5–10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5–11 p.m., Sun. 4–9 p.m. www.thechophouserestaurant.com
Sandwiches, pizza, desserts, coffee, full bar. Sun.–Thurs. 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 8 a.m.–10 p.m. www.getcosi.com
Barbecue, prime rib, pastas, fish, salads, sandwiches. Mon.– Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun. noon–10 p.m
Ribs, prime rib, steaks. Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.–midnight, Sun. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. Bar open Thurs.–Sat. till 2 a.m. www.damons.com
Diner fare, including extensive breakfast menu. Open daily 24 hours
Specializes in fresh fish and shellfish. Pastries made daily. Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat. 4:30–11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–2 p.m. (brunch) & 3:30–9 p.m. www.muer.com
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Sandwiches, salads, burgers, soups. Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–2 a.m., Fri. & Sat. noon–2 a.m. Closed Sun. Kitchen closes at 1 a.m. Age 21 & over after 10 p.m. www.good-time-charleys.com
Steak, chicken, fish, pasta, chef’s specialties; breakfast daily. Sun.–Thurs. 6 a.m.–3 p.m. & 5–10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 6 a.m.–10 p.m. Bar open till midnight. www.kcourtaa.com/restaurant_downtown_ann_arbor.html
Sports-themed restaurant featuring rotisserie chicken, ribs, sandwiches, salads. Mon.–Thurs. 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri. 6:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat. 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun. 7:30 a.m.–9 p.m. Bar open Mon.–Thurs. till 11 p.m., Fri. till midnight, Sat. till 2 a.m., Sun. till 10 p.m. www.hiannarbor.com/dining.php
Full breakfast menu. Home-style cooking; roast turkey, meat loaf. Sun.–Thurs. 6:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 6:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m. www.harvestmooncafe.
Breakfast all day; steak, seafood, ribs, pasta, turkey, pot roast. Mon.–Fri. 6 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. www.holidaysrestaurant.com
Pastries, carryout lunches, prepared dinners. Limited seating. Mon.–Fri. 7 a.m.–6 p.m., Sat. 7:30 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–1 p.m. www.jeffersonmarketandcakery.com
Seafood, steak, chicken, pasta. Sun.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. www.joescrabshack.com
Coney Island with old-fashioned Greek recipes. Mon.–Fri. 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.–7 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.–6 p.m.
4003 CARPENTER (Arbor Square; 477–0488) & 865 W. EISENHOWER (Colonnade; 997–9848). Breakfast served all day, burgers, sandwiches, salads. Full dinner menu. Daily 8 a.m.–9 p.m.
Prime steaks from Knight’s Market, seafood, chicken, nightly specials. Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m. Closed Sun. www.knightsrestaurants.com
Ribs and pizza. Limited seating. Mon.–Thurs. 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.–midnight, Sun. noon–10 p.m. www.littleporkys.com
Intimate fine dining featuring new American cuisine. Tues.–Fri. 11 a.m.–2 p.m. & 5–10 p.m., Sat. 5–10 p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. www.logan-restaurant.com
Fresh seafood, beef Wellington, steak, fowl. Mon.–Fri. 11:30 a.m.–2 p.m. & 5–10 p.m., Sat. 5–10 p.m., Sun. 3–9 p.m.
Soups, salads, sandwiches, burgers, wide variety of entrees. Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. www.maxandermas.com
3145 ANN ARBOR–SALINE RD. (769–7800), 3825 CARPENTER (973–1200), & 5645 JACKSON (222–0300). Hypermarket deli has hot and cold meals; the Purple Cow serves ice cream daily 8 a.m.–9 p.m. www.meijer.com
Prime rib, London broil, seafood. Breakfast and lunch buffet; Sun. brunch starts 10:30. Mon.–Fri. 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m. & 5–11 p.m., Sat. 7:30 a.m.–2 p.m. & 5–11 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.–2 p.m. www.fourpointsannarbor.com
Breakfast all day, hot dogs, roll-ups, panini, Greek dishes. Mon.–Sat. 8 a.m.–8 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.–3 p.m.
Buffalo wings, Philly steak and other sandwiches, hoagies, burgers. Mon.–Sat. 10:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Sun. noon–midnight (May–Aug. closes earlier on Sun.). www.mrspots.com
Sun.–Wed. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Thurs.–Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m. www.noodles.com
Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–8:30 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.–8:30 p.m. www.oldcountrybuffet.co
Steaks, fish, barbecue, and Bloomin’ Onion. Mon.–Thurs. 4–10:30 p.m., Fri. 4–11:30 p.m., Sat. 3–11:30 p.m., Sun. 2–9:30 p.m. www.outback.com
Southwestern cuisine. Mon. 5–8:30 p.m., Tues.–Thurs. & Sun. 11:30 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m.
Seafood, pasta, steaks. Mon.–Thurs. 11:30 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun. 1–9 p.m. www.realseafoodcorestaurant.com
Seafood. Sun.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.– 11 p.m. www.redlobster.com
Specializes in martinis and gourmet small plates. Tues.–Thurs. 4–10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 4–11 p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. Attached bar, 800 North, is open later and allows smoking. Happy hour Tues.–Sat. 4–6 p.m.: discounted drinks and food, excluding wine. www.rushstreetmartinilounge.com
Vegetarian and vegan dishes based on Mexican, Asian, and Italian cuisines. Brunch specials Sun. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Open Mon.– Thurs. 11 a.m.–9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Ribs, chicken, pastas, southern cuisine. Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun. noon–9 p.m. www.smokehouseblues.com
Specializes in Steakburgers and hand-dipped milk shakes. Daily 24 hours. www.steaknshake.com
Fresh-squeezed fruit drinks and smoothies. Mon.–Sat. 10 a.m.–9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.–6 p.m. www.surfcitysqueeze.com
Steaks, seafood, pasta, vegetarian entrees. Breakfast weekdays till 11 a.m., Sat. till noon, Sun. till 2 p.m. Open Mon.–Fri. 6:30 a.m.–2 p.m. & 5–10 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.–2 p.m. & 5–10 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.–2 p.m. & (light fare) 5–9 p.m. www.campusinn.com/victors-restaurant.html
Regional American cuisine featuring prime rib, seafood, London broil, pasta, fish, stir-fry. Adjoining wine bar. Mon. 6:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m., Tues.–Thurs. 6:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m., Fri. 6:30 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat. 8 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m.–9:30 p.m. (brunch 9:30 a.m.–1 p.m.). www.webersinn.com
New American cuisine with French and Asian influences. Tues.–Sat. 5–9:30 p.m. Closed Sun. & Mon. www.westendgrilla2.com
Contemporary American cuisine with global influences: fish, steaks, chops, salads, sandwiches. Mon.–Thurs. 11:30 a.m.– 3 p.m. & 5–9 p.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m.–3 p.m. & 5–10 p.m., Sat. 5–10 p.m., Sun. 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. (brunch) & 5–9 p.m. www.zanzibarannarbor.com
Southern-style barbecue, macaroni & cheese, steaks, oyster bar. Mon.–Thurs. 11 a.m.–10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.–11 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.–11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.–9 p.m. www.zingermansroadhouse.com