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Christina Salowich: Food was fine, not worth the high price. We were seated upstairs which seemed like the least pleasurable dining experience out of all spots in the restaurant. Patio looked cool, but wouldn’t go again.

June Billie: Only stopped for a glass of Sangria but it was certainly one of the best I've had!! Lovely atmosphere!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Tobias Ulmer: We have been here the second time, last time October 2022. We ordered the Paella Americana again which was excellent the last time, big portion and enough meat for 52$. Unfortunately this time the portion was very small, same price and only a few tiny pieces of meat. I think we will not come again. Sad because there is potential…

Emily Garnett: Recommended dishes Gambas Al Ajillo, Seafood Paella, Patatas BravasMore

Andrii Medvediev: If you come here based on TripAdvisor reviews, know that it's not as great as portrayed. I would rate this place 4 out of 5. We ordered a pitcher of sangria, and I was surprised to find so little cocktail and so much ice in such an "expensive" restaurant. Food here is good, but not what I expected. I won't trust TripAdvisor anymore. It's an okay place, but nothing more than that.

Danielle Greve: Great food and service!

Shivani Saxena: It was my cousin sister's and my (shared) birthday. Priya, my cousin had booked this place. Coming from India, we were a bit apprehensive about the new dishes. However, the food was amazing. We had vegetarian Paella, which is a large, smoked rice dish with vegetables. The rice has to be scraped from a piping hot pan. This is the main course, preceded by tapas. So, we had Patatas Bravas (potatoes in an amazing sauce), bread with tomatoes, Brussels sprouts, goat cheese with pineapple, and a cheese platter with jams and olives.The Spanish cuisine is quite like Indian food. It is intricate, with a lively burst of spices and flavours.The service was friendly and swift.Highly recommended.

Alina Roncea: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5More

Sara Petry: My favorite of them all...like a pineapple crustini...pictured next to another triangular tomato/garlic crustini."Almendras Y PinaMarcona almonds, goat cheese, caramelized pineapple, thyme, olive oil"

Adam Stevenson: Even in a post-COVID pricing world, it was way too expensive for what it was. $70 for some rice and shrimp in a paella that I would prefer from a chain like Bahama Breeze. I'm fine paying premium for good food, this wasn't quite it.The fried potatoes were great though.

jimi adams: Food: 3/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 3/5More

Aingeal Jones: Very cute Tapas restaurant with excellent service. We ordered 5 plates, as they recommended 4-6 for two people, but found the portion sizes to be very generous and brought leftovers home with. The sangria was great and I really loved the heirloom tomato salad - so refreshing!Food: 4/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Rosey Stuurmans: Incredible on all levels! I loved the sangria, the smoked tuna tapa and the churros! Incredible experience and very nice staff! I came back a second time for happy hour at the bar (3-6 weekdays).

Fred Hernandez: It was okay! The menu was way overpriced, and the service was chaotic. Did they raise prices for graduation like the hotels? Regardless, the food was not in the category that it was priced at (about $80 per person).Food: 3/5|Service: 3/5|Atmosphere: 3/5Recommended dishes Patatas Bravas, Charcuterie, Churros …More

Carter Starr (Carter Starr): 3.5 stars if I could. I’ve been here twice- first time was very enjoyable. Service was attentive and fast, and food was excellent- some of the best I’ve had in Ann Arbor. This was pre-covid. The last time I went, it seems to have gone downhill. Paella was burnt which was disappointing, and our server was not attentive at all- she seemed to be very attentive to the older couple sitting next to us, but would ignore us when we were right next to her (possibly because we were students and students don’t typically tip well lol). Not saying I wouldn’t return, but this second time left a bad taste in my mouth.

Noosh W: I was in Aventura again and fall in love with this place all over again. 5/1/23Nice staff, beautiful environment and great food. Love it.I keep going to Aventura and always love it more. 12/8/2022Make sure to reserve the table. Popular place .Recommended dishes Patatas Bravas, Slider, Lamb Meatballs, Sangria Falsa, Flatbreads …More

claire craig: Amazing Tapas, Sangria, service and ambiance. A must go to restaurant when in Ann Arbor.Dietary restrictions: Server was very knowledgeable about menu and helped my Mom with dietary restrictions.

Daniel Zheng: A perfect date night spot.Aventura proudly states that their paellas are authentic to the techniques and flavors of Valencia, the region from which paella originates. I don't know enough to say either way, but what I can say was that our paella was both delicious and sizable in quantity.The real highlight of the evening, though, was one of our tapas selections: the Almendras & Pina, consisting of caramelized pineapple and goat cheese on a baguette. Remarkable.Vegetarian options: Vegetarian paella option available

Christopher Price: Great food and good service. The red sangria is delicious. It’s great local tapas. I don’t think it can compare with proper Spanish tapas in Spain but it works in a pinch. I wouldn’t go back if I’m in the area because the value isn’t there for me but I’d recommend to anyone at least once. You won’t go wrong if you eat here but do be prepared to spend some money.

Deanna Saleh: Love the back patio seating! The paella is A++!!Dietary restrictions accommodated Vegan, Gluten free …More

Kelsey M: I was not impressed with the food here. I tried the peanut noodles and it lacked flavor so I notified the waitress and got something else. I also tried the spring rolls and passion fruit mousse and did not care for either one. Their dumplings were decent but overall I‘ve had much better food in other restaurants. For some reason this place is only open 4-5 hours a day for dinner.

S L: The food was good! It wasn’t “OMG AMAZING” but it was still enjoyable. My favorite dish was the Southeast Asian Crabcakes. The flavors were meshed together perfectly. We also had the five spice duck and the Japanese style Sablefish. Those both were okay. Maybe I was expecting more of the Asian flavor profile so I found it lacking. But I do recommend giving it a try!

Danielle Foor: The food is delicious as are the drinks. We defiantly will be back!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Grilled Prawns, Thai Peanut Noodles …More

Charles Huff: Great food and great service - excellent overallRecommended dishes Japanese-Style Sablefish, Seared Sea Scallops, Southeast Asian Crabcakes …More

Isaac Jason: Really amazing food, highly recommended Ann Arbor spot. Servers are friendly, wonderful cocktails, prices are reasonable!Recommended dishes Korean-Marinated Ribeye, Grilled Prawns, Five-Spice Duck, Thai Bouillabaisse, Unagi Terrine, Tuna Tartare with Taro Chips, Roasted Pork Belly …More

Wendy Zellers: We are so very happy that Pacific Rim made it through the pandemic! The food is delicious, the staff are knowledgeable and helpful, and the atmosphere is lovely.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Korean-Marinated Ribeye, Seared Sea Scallops, Wasabi-Peppercorn Tenderloin, Coconut-Curry Soup, Warm Chocolate Cake with Coconut Ice Cream …More

Louise Zrull: Sad experience for our first experience, majority of dishes were excellent, but wait staff rude, abrupt and not at a standard I would expect for such a venue. Made overall experience not good…

Dzmitry Halouchyts: This would be the very first place that I would recommend if my friend is asking for a special place to have a delicious dinner in Ann Arbor. The atmosphere is very-very nice and pleasant and food definitely worth to come for.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Monisha Encarnacion: Been around a long time and will be around a lot longer. Quiet and very classy would recommend reservations. Perfect date night.Recommended dishes Unagi Terrine, Korean-Marinated Ribeye …More

Namitha Srinath: I took a 5pm reservation for our family of 4 , with a request for 2 high chairs. We were greeted very warmly by the host, he even had the two high chairs set up for us in a nice corner of the restaurant. Being 5 pm, we beat the restaurant week traffic. The server was amazing. Polite, quick and accommodating. The food was fantastic. We had the pork belly for appetizer. The Korean inspired rib eye with quail eggs for main course. And shared a dessert of dark chocolate mousse with passion fruit sabayon sauce. Mouthwatering! Best service ever! They have nice individual restrooms. No diaper changing station but we didn't have an issue with that.

Elise Bancroft: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5More

Marsha Langhorst: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Saigon Spring Rolls, Miso-Teriyaki Salmon, Southeast Asian CrabcakesMore

Laura: Innovative tastes. I like the salad which mixed many kinds of food especially like the nuts and pumpkins. Quite expensive even in restaurant week.

Jonathan Amos: Cocktails: 5/5Service: 5/5Starters (crab cakes and unagi): 4/5Mains: 2/5Overall, we had a nice night due to the great service, awesome cocktails, and delicious starters.We were both very underwhelmed by our main courses though. I had the sablefish and my husband had the lamb shank. Both of the proteins were COOKED well, but the flavor profiles were extremely one note and blah. With the sweetish sauce pictured drizzled all over the fish/veggies/rice, the entire dish tasted like the same flavor profile. Both the lamb shank and the sablefish needed some acid and heat to break up the flavors.This restaurant had been hyped up a lot by friends but the main courses were somewhat of a let down.

Trooper Long: The service here was top-notch. I enjoyed my three-course meal here, part of restaurant week.

Derek Gouin: Fantastic experience once again from the amazing staff at Pacific Rim. Always a lovely time.Four different entrées, four beautiful and delicious plates, expertly prepared, served by friendly and attentive staff, all amid the bustle of restaurant week.Great night out with friends!

Mukesh Nyati: Vegetarian options: Not too many but enough options to enjoyFood: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5Recommended dishes Coconut-Curry Soup, Thai Peanut Noodles …More

Mackenzie Byrne: Delicious food and cocktails! I got the seared tuna, which was wonderful and a very pretty plate. I also had the red viper drink, which was delicious. Habenero tequila was the perfect amount of heat. Our server was very informative and friendly.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5 …More

Nana Ama Kwarteng Baryeh: The five spice duck is excellent!Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Five-Spice Duck …More

Teresa Echols: The food is good, the drinks are good, and the service is good. Not my favorite place ever to eat but in the top 10 in Ann Arbor.

Jean Gosling: Wish they would add more dishes to their menu!

Colin G.: Came here on a whim, as I was traveling into town.Absolutely loved it! The atmosphere was lovely, the service staff was friendly and accommodating.I had a pork shoulder sandwich with Mac and cheese. I was amazed that the sandwich didn't drip at all! No mess! Very very tasty. The Mac and cheese was creamy and crunchy from the bread crumbs. And wasn't soggy like most restaurants. They also used big fat shells for the noodles.Superb restaurant. 15 out of 10. Will return

Ryan Thummel: All around superb food, outstanding service, and great atmosphere. Pricey, but quality and quantity live up to it.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Sava's Greek Salad …More

Rhonda B: I was excited to try SAVA in Ann Arbor. I had heard such great things. I went on a Tuesday so it wasn’t too busy when I arrived for my reservation at 5:45 pm. I was greeted by friendly greeters and service was prompt and attentive.I opted for the Capellini Marlon, which sounded great. My dish came quickly which was surprising and it looked great. BUT…It smelled terrible! It had a fishy smell but also a rotten smell. I couldn’t put my finger on it until I tried the seafood, it almost took my last bite but finally I pinpointed it.I have been told not to order seafood on a Tuesday or Wednesday because fresh seafood is delivered in time for Friday’s dinner menu. Seafood too long after Friday is questionable.Such was the case here. The seafood was old. Shrimp was on the verge and hiding behind the sauce, which didn’t mask it too well. The smell died down once the fish cooled but the taste was a give away.Well I was thinking to just get the smash burger and frittes… guess I should of.Perhaps you’d want to come on a Friday for the seafood but definitely avoid on a Tuesday or Wednesday.Although service was great, my dish was disappointing.Pacific Rim was way better.

Mai Lee: Holy Mac n cheese. I went back 2x for a helping. Delightfully cute place with a good spread for our work event. The atmosphere was fun and lively. The staff could have been more attentive. No napkins! And no staff was around to put it out. Even after they were asked by multiple people we got cocktail napkins.Food: 5/5|Service: 3/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Sweet Potate Fries, Mac & Cheese …More

Chelsea Beck: Food: 2/5|Service: 4/5|Atmosphere: 4/5More

Laura: One of the Best! Great taste, environment and service. Love it!

Ana Fraia: Ambience is very nice. Food menu is very limited. The starters of olives in orange were nothing in flavor. the garlic potatoes was pure salt. We tried 1 of the pastas and salad the salad I had to change it was too much pepper, they changed the salad, the salad change was good, the salad was really good but we didn’t like any of the pastas. They were dry and tasteless. The desserts and the starters were good and our waiter was very friendly and helpful.

David Sayah: What a great experience! This was my last stop on my Pulpo Group owned restaurants and yet again, only good things to say. Dixboro and Aventura were also amazing (side note). We drank the mediterranean mock mule and blueberry lavender lemonade which were sweetened and tarted to perfection. We had the hummus with fresh warm grilled pita and pickled cucumber for our starter which was very tasty. Our entrées were the black bean wrap and turkey club. My guest loved her wrap and the turkey club was good as well. We split a side of baked Mac and cheese which was honestly my favorite part except the dessert, so bomb. Our dessert was the cheesecake with brûlée sauce and berries which was MOUTHWATERING. The atmosphere inside is very modern and bright! And the service was positive and professional, we were helped by Lexi and Katie. Both were very sweet and had optimistic attitudes, suggestions, and one of which had great things to say about where she worked! Love hearing that they are good to their staff because they are absolute gems. Definitely planning on returning!Parking: Street is undergoing construction, makes it difficult to find parking.

vedavati kottapalle: Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Hippie BowlMore

Pannaphat Scott: Great place for meet up with a small group of friends enjoy bottles of wine and food. Service was nice and professional come check up frequently timely for food was good. Overall it’s good place for nice dinner with friends and family or even date night 🍷🍾🥗

Eric: Very good service and food for first visit. Entire street ripped up so plan ahead for parkingFood: 4/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 4/5 …More

Vazir Fatehi: Tried a new pork belly dish that happened to be the lunch special - absolutely delicious. Great place to dine in A22023 update:Went for dinner with a group, was disappointed with the dessert options and the snag burger but the starters and shoestring fries were great👌🏼

Rosey Stuurmans: Friendly, fast server and a nice ambience! The lamb burger was great!

Kayla Peyton: Savas is great. I loved them pre remodel and I love them just as much now. Their menu offerings are unique, fresh and super delicious.Food: 5/5|Service: 5/5|Atmosphere: 5/5Recommended dishes Mac & Cheese …More

Emmanuelle Berdugo: Way overpriced for the quality and quantity they serve you. Waiter and vibe was nice but probably wouldn’t go back.

Kurt Black: We had a terrific graduation dinner at Sava’s. Our server, Ajja was extremely attentive as were the managers that checked in with us briefly to make sure everything was to our liking. The appetizers and main courses were delicious and perfectly prepared. An overall great experience. We will definitely return.Dietary restrictions: Nice gluten free options

Evelyn Gonzalez: The ambiance and service is awesome, but the food is underwhelming. Not many good options and very expensive for what you get.

Jose Vigil: Excellent service and food.