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Zingerman's Roadhouse

$31 to $50

American

2501 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

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2 people

May 21, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

About this restaurant

Good for special occasions
Neighborhood gem
Lively

The seventh member of Zingerman’s Community of Businesses, located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the Roadhouse opened in 2003 with the vision of bringing really good American food to the community. The Roadhouse has worked hard to create its own truly unique food culture, transforming high-quality ingredients into traditional, full-flavored dishes after years of studying American foodways.

With chef Bob Bennett at the helm of the kitchen, and our James Beard Award nominated staff’s dedication to great service, the Roadhouse draws in regulars from all over. We welcome our fans from right down the block or from all over the country. Buttermilk Fried Chicken, award-winning Mac ‘n Cheese, NOLA Gumbo, Nashville Hot Chicken, Oyster Po’Boys, full-flavored burgers, and Donut Sundaes are just a few Roadhouse specialties that people look forward to every time they dine with us. Beyond these tried-and-true dishes, the Roadhouse is also a destination for really good BBQ!

Why they're an Icon

Executive chef: Bob Bennett

From the OpenTable editors: This James Beard nominee for outstanding hospitality, part of the legendary Zingerman's restaurant family, has been an Ann Arbor favorite for more than two decades. Locals flock here for chef Bob Bennett's Southern food staples like buttermilk fried chicken and gumbo. Pair that with some of the best barbecue in town and a wine list picked by famed sommelier Stephen Satterfield, and you have an unforgettable meal on the books.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Southern
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 8:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Phone number
(734) 663-3663
Website
http://zingermansroadhouse.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Zingerman's Roadhouse is excited to custom create an event for you! We can work with everything from small intimate groups to large outdoor parties. We will craft a menu that reflects the theme of your party, and offer attentive, detailed service from your reservation all the way through to your event.
Private party facilities
On-site or off-site, Zingerman's Roadhouse can plan a business meeting, wedding shower, or graduation party that reflects your needs as well as those of your guests. Our private rooms can accommodate up to 150 people. Contact us to talk about what we can provide for you.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
2501 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Neighborhood
Ann Arbor
Cross street
Located on the corner of Maple Road and Jackson Ave
Parking details
Abundant free parking.
Public transit
Directly in front of the Roadhouse on Maple is an accessible bus stop on line 32. In addition, across the street at Jackson and Maple there is a bus stop on line 30, you will need to cross the street, or you could ride the line 30 to Jackson and Westgate stop, which will put you on the same side as Zingerman's Roadhouse. Other lines that would drop you with less than a 15 minute walk would be line 28 and line 31.
Entertainment
Live traditional American music on the patio Wednesdays, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, May through September.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Junior Hamburger$10.00
Kid-sized, grilled well-done, on a mini Bakehouse bun with your choice of side.
BBQ Slider$8.00
Pit smoked BBQ Beef or Pork on a mini Bakehouse bun with your choice of side.
PB&J (V)$8.00
Koeze's peanut butter with Blackberry Patch preserves. Served with your choice of side.
Grilled Cheese (V)$8.00
Choose from 1 year Cheddar, American, Swiss, or Provolone. Served with your choice of side.
Hot Dog with Natural Casing$8.00
Served on a Bakehouse bun with your choice of side.

Meat or Fish + One

New York Strip$14.00
Pasture raised beef, grilled well done. Served with your choice of side. Gluten free!
- 4 oz$14.00
Fish Plate$12.00
Fresh catch of the day, sauteed or broiled, with your choice of side.
Kid BBQ Plate$12.00
BBQ beef and pulled pork with our sweet tomato BBQ sauce.
Fried Chicken Leg$9.00
Served with a side of gravy and your choice of side.
Grilled Chicken Breast$10.00
Wood grilled chicken breast served with your choice of side. Gluten free.
Crunchy Chicken Nuggets$9.00

Desserts

Every kid's favorite part of the meal! Choose from our favorites from Zingerman's Bakehouse, or a dessert made with Zingerman's Creamery gelato.

Gelato$7.00
2 kid-sized scoops of Zingerman's Creamery gelato, like ice cream but so much better.

What 4,016 people are saying

Zingerman's Roadhouse reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
4.8Service
4.6Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Ann Arbor
Best Overall
Ann Arbor
Best Food
Ann Arbor
Best Service
Ann Arbor
Great for brunch
Ann Arbor
Good for groups
Ann Arbor
Healthy
Ann Arbor
Hot spot
Ann Arbor
Neighborhood gem
Ann Arbor
Lively
Ann Arbor
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Zingerman's Roadhouse in Ann Arbor is celebrated for its "exceptional food and service." Guests frequently laud the "amazing" fried chicken, sweet potato fries, and brunch offerings. The restaurant's attentive staff, including standout servers like Jeremy and Amanda, consistently enhance the dining experience. With a lively atmosphere and high-quality ingredients, Zingerman's remains a "must-visit" destination for locals and visitors alike.

4,016 Reviews

J
Jennifer
Detroit7 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our experience was great from beginning to end! The food and service were exceptional; everyone in our party was happy with the meal.
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Kangana
Toronto1 review
2.0
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
Pretty disappointed by the food here. We love the original zingermans and came here for a celebration dinner. The food was truly awful. My kids’ chicken nuggets were super dry and my special mushroom dinner was really three fried fronds with some mashed potatoes on the side. My husband $30 burger was average at best. I would call it one of the biggest let downs.
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John
Cincinnati4 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Joey is great waiter, never felt rushed yet food arrived liked clockwork. Mussels were exceptional. Nice vibe to the whole place. Thanks John S
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David
Detroit13 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food and service was excellent this morning. My son and I had a 9:30am reservation and we were done and out the door within an hour. Our server was attentive and everything seemed to go smoothly. I had the chicken fried steak and eggs, which was a special and it was very, very good.
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Mike
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The Roadhouse is our goto place for special occasions. Have never had a bad experience there in over 10 years. Thanks to Ari , Amanda and the staff for a wonderful 44th anniversary last night. Our food was delicious, the service was amazing! The noise level was a bit on the high side but that was a roll of the dice (ended up in a room with 2 big tables which was by our own choice because we wanted a table)
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Molly
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Service was truly phenomenal! Our server- Dana took time to walk us through the menu, made stunning recommendations and even brought us a sample of their award winning Mac N' cheese.
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Beth
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The meatloaf was the best meatloaf I have ever had!
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Nancy
Detroit2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The usual FABULOUS service, usual excellent food!! Great people who work at Zingerman’s! Thank you!
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Mary VIP
Detroit31 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great dining experience. Jeremy, our waiter, had perfect timing.
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Bryan
Detroit4 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 11, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Experience was just ok this time. Service was fine but not the normal Zingerman’s experience. Merideth didn’t even acknowledge that it was Mother’s Day. Prices keep rising and food portions and value stay the same.
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FAQs

Zingerman's Roadhouse offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (734) 663-3663.

Zingerman's Roadhouse is rated 4.7 stars by 4016 OpenTable diners.

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

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Booked 43 times today

2501 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Additional information

Cross street
Located on the corner of Maple Road and Jackson Ave
Neighborhood
Ann Arbor
Hours of operation
Mon–Thu 8:00 am–9:00 pm Fri 8:00 am–10:00 pm Sat 9:00 am–10:00 pm Sun 9:00 am–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Comfort Food, Southern
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Abundant free parking.
Public transit
Directly in front of the Roadhouse on Maple is an accessible bus stop on line 32. In addition, across the street at Jackson and Maple there is a bus stop on line 30, you will need to cross the street, or you could ride the line 30 to Jackson and Westgate stop, which will put you on the same side as Zingerman's Roadhouse. Other lines that would drop you with less than a 15 minute walk would be line 28 and line 31.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Entertainment
Live traditional American music on the patio Wednesdays, 6:00pm to 9:00pm, May through September.
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Dog Friendly, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://zingermansroadhouse.com/
Phone number
(734) 663-3663
Catering
Zingerman's Roadhouse is excited to custom create an event for you! We can work with everything from small intimate groups to large outdoor parties. We will craft a menu that reflects the theme of your party, and offer attentive, detailed service from your reservation all the way through to your event.
Private party facilities
On-site or off-site, Zingerman's Roadhouse can plan a business meeting, wedding shower, or graduation party that reflects your needs as well as those of your guests. Our private rooms can accommodate up to 150 people. Contact us to talk about what we can provide for you.

Zingerman's Roadhouse

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About this restaurant

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Additional information

Menu

Snacks

Cup Soup O' Day$5.00

Fresh Fruit Plate$6.00

Macs

Mac n' Cheese$7.00

Kid Iggy$9.00

Sandwiches

Junior Hamburger$10.00

BBQ Slider$8.00

PB&J (V)$8.00

Grilled Cheese (V)$8.00

Hot Dog with Natural Casing$8.00

Meat or Fish + One

New York Strip$14.00

Fish Plate$12.00

Kid BBQ Plate$12.00

Fried Chicken Leg$9.00

Grilled Chicken Breast$10.00

Crunchy Chicken Nuggets$9.00

Desserts

Gelato$7.00

What 4,016 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

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