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The Earle, Ann Arbor, MI

The Earle

4.7
4.7
3862 Reviews
$50 and over
French

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 53 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Great for fine wines
An award winning Ann Arbor institution since 1977, The Earle serves a rotating menu of fine Italian and French cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Selections include lamb chops, veal, beef tenderloin, salmon, duck breast, sea scallops and more. Live jazz plays Tuesday through Saturday in the dining room. The Earle's nationally recognized wine list (Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence) offers over 1,400 selections. Three private rooms are available and accommodate groups from 6 to 48.

If you have any questions or are interested in a party of 9 or larger, please call 734-994-0211.


Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (734) 994-0211
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Buquet
  • Private party facilities
    The Earle offers three separate private dining rooms with seating for 6 to 30
  • Neighbourhood
    Ann Arbor
  • Cross Street
    Ashley
  • Parking details
    Public parking is available nearby:1) Large public surface lot that occupies the entire city block, bounded by Huron, First, Washington and Ashley. Entrances are on Ashley (northbound) and First (southbound). This lot is "kitty-corner" from our entrance2) City parking structures 1/2 blocks west of The Earle and 1 1/2 blocks east of The Earle
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday we have solo performers (piano or guitar) that play from 8pm until 10pm.On Friday and Saturday we have a soft jazz trio (usually piano, bass and drums). The trio plays from 8:30pm until close. No cover anytime.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 3,862 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for fine wines

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Romantic

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Overall

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Food

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Service

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Ambience

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Value

  • Ann Arbor

    Healthy

  • Ann Arbor

    Hot spot

  • Ann Arbor

    Great for fine wines

  • Ann Arbor

    Good for special occasions

  • Ann Arbor

    Lively

  • Ann Arbor

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Earle in Ann Arbor offers an "amazing place" to dine with a rich menu and stellar wine list. Guests appreciate its "old school cool" vibe, live jazz, and cozy ambiance. Known for dishes like salmon in puff pastry and beef bourguignon, it's ideal for special occasions and a memorable night out.

3,862 Reviews
  1. Jeff

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite Ann Arbor dining experience with outstanding cuisine. The scallops are my must have and the salmon pastry is my wife’s go to dish which we learned unfortunately is not available on UM football weekends due to the 25 min prep time. Still a great place to dine!

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  2. Susan

    Detroit

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was a great experience all the way through. It was easy to make a resy and it just kept on getting better. We had the salmon puff pastry, whitefish, pasta, Caesar salad and French Onion Soup. They were all 10's. Our server was perfect, not too attentive, just attentive enough. Our table was such that it felt like we had our own booth. It was easy to talk even though we were fairly close to the wonderful musician.

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  3. Bruno

    Detroit

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the go to place in Ann Arbor for a civilized dinner. Outstand food and service with surprisingly little noise to interupt conversations.

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  4. Frank

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love The Earle. The food is alwas good. The atmosphere is great, often including a jazz trio if we schedule our dining time correctly. A "go to" spot in a city with many great restaurants

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  5. Mark

    Detroit

    27 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and ambiance. Whitefish and veal were excellent!

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  6. Sean

    Toronto

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service and excellent cocktails!!

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  7. Angela

    Detroit

    39 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    39 reviews

    Dined on November 14, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was extremely salty, and yet otherwise lacked flavor, very small protein meat portions

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  8. Jeffrey

    Detroit

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As usual, the kitchen delivered and so did the bar and server. They are so professional here. Today we required help from the sommelier. We wanted to try something new from their expansive wine list. We succeeded. I encourage everyone to explore their wine list and experiment with it. The only less than stellar thing I can say about our experience was the cheesecake. It’s a seasonal thing and it wasn’t exceptional. The mocha chip ice cream, however, is always exceptional. 

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  9. Mark

    Detroit

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on November 9, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Cocktails were good, as always. We didn’t love the risotto balls or ricotta gnocchi, but soups and salads were great. The steaks and fish were amazing. Carrot cake was one of the best I’ve ever had.

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  10. Robert

    Philadelphia

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service, food was good but waited a long time

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FAQs

The Earle offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (734) 994-0211.

The Earle is rated 4.7 stars by 3862 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 53 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Earle

121 West Washington, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Ashley
  • Neighbourhood
    Ann Arbor
  • Hours of Operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public parking is available nearby:1) Large public surface lot that occupies the entire city block, bounded by Huron, First, Washington and Ashley. Entrances are on Ashley (northbound) and First (southbound). This lot is "kitty-corner" from our entrance2) City parking structures 1/2 blocks west of The Earle and 1 1/2 blocks east of The Earle
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Jason Buquet
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday we have solo performers (piano or guitar) that play from 8pm until 10pm.On Friday and Saturday we have a soft jazz trio (usually piano, bass and drums). The trio plays from 8:30pm until close. No cover anytime.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (734) 994-0211
  • Private party facilities
    The Earle offers three separate private dining rooms with seating for 6 to 30
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