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The Earle, Ann Arbor, MI

The Earle

4.7
4.7
3879 Reviews
$50 and over
French

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 38 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Charming
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
  • Neighborhood
    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 3,879 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
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for fine wines

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Overall

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Food

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Service

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Ambiance

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Value

  • Ann Arbor

    Good for groups

  • Ann Arbor

    Healthy

  • Ann Arbor

    Neighborhood gem

  • Ann Arbor

    Great for outdoor dining

  • 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 is a must-visit for those seeking "amazing menu" options and "excellent service." With a cozy, romantic ambiance, live jazz music, and an impressive wine list, this beloved spot offers a memorable dining experience. Frequent praise highlights its "outstanding cuisine" and "cool vibe," making it a local favorite.

3,879 Reviews
  1. Eileen

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely birthday dinner to welcome our son and his wife home for the holidays.

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  2. Julie

    Chicago

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Went for my aunt's birthday dinner. Excellent meal! Excellent service! Highly recommend!

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  3. Marilyn

    Detroit

    35 reviews

    3.0

    35 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The food is always worth the visit. The service last night was unusually slow and inefficient. Although we enjoyed the evening, we felt mostly ignored by our server and our entrees were lukewarm when served.

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  4. Jennifer

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed dining at the Earle - the food tasted great, as usual, and we enjoyed the special seasonal cocktails. As always, service was impeccable. The Earle is one of Ann Arbor’s favorites - with very good reason!

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  5. Madison

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The server was really sweet, the food was delicious, and the atmosphere was lovely! There was a very talented pianist and everyone was very kind!

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  6. Camie

    VIP

    Detroit

    28 reviews

    5.0

    28 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had great experience last night! Drinks, appetizer, and dinner was amazing and the service was excellent!

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  7. Giselle

    VIP

    Indiana

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very impressive experience from the food to the environment. The owner ever approached our table and gave us the history of the building!

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  8. JOSEPH

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's not often that you go out to eat & enjoy every aspect of the experience. It was the first time at The Earle & we had a very nice time. The ambiance, the food, & the service were all top notch. It was a Friday so they were busy so it had some background noise. Included with the noise was a jazz trio playing that added just the right amount of sound to make the evening a pleasant experience.

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  9. Allison

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    It was a great place to get together with friends for a meal with lots of options so everyone was happy. A casual "fine dining" type experience. Good food.

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  10. jack

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    4.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on December 11, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The Earl hasn't changed much over the 50 years we started coming here. Needs an upgrade. The food and service is pretty good but also could stand a refresh. Our dishes were good but the selection is eh. Little on the pricy side for the fare.

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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 3879 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 PM
Booked 38 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Earle

121 West Washington, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ashley
  • Neighborhood
    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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