Echelon Kitchen and Bar - Ann Arbor (MI)

5 /5 Steven: Wonderful chef’s tasting menu with great selection of old and new world wines. The staff were very attentive. Dishes were elevated and creative. They easily accommodate different food restrictions to tasting menu where I could enjoy a meat menu and my wife could enjoy a vegetarian menu. Couldnt recommend more highly.

5 /5 Alex Hall: Echelon Kitchen & Bar is a phenomenal addition to Ann Arbors dining scene and easily earns five stars. The atmosphere is modern, chic, and sophisticated—perfect for a nice night out The food is truly impressive. While the entire menu is strong, two dishes absolutely jumped out: the beets were unexpectedly complex and delicious, and the Wagyu steak was simply incredible—tender, perfectly cooked, and packed with flavor The service is attentive and professional, creating a seamless and memorable experience. They are focused on high-quality ingredients and elevated preparation. Echelon sets a new standard for dining in Ann Arbor, and its well worth visiting for the culinary artistry

5 /5 Lisa Smith: Superb restaurant with mostly shareables. For four people we ordered nine dishes and they were all delicious. Each dishs ingredients were described in detail when served. The decor is bright and stylish. Although it is pricey the food and service is well worth it. Taylor, the sommelier, recommended wines to accompany the dishes we selected. She is extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. I highly recommend experiencing this restaurant.

5 /5 hm sheehan: We tried out Echelon Kitchen and Bar for the first time last night in downtown Ann Arbors and it is fine dining at its best! We arrived around 5:30 and were able to be seated without a reservation. We were celebrating 2 birthdays. The ambiance was gorgeous, our server, Aubrey knowledgeable and professional. She asked about food sensitivities and clarified some of the menu items that could have caused an issue. The menu items were locally and responsibly sourced and change with the seasons. We were blown away by each course. Aubrey described each dish; the portion sizes were perfect for sharing, plated so beautifully and packed with flavor. The service was fast and organized. We met Taylor, the sommelier, who spoke to us about our wine selection, sourced from a village near where my husband grew up in Germany. It was a work of precision to see so many servers caring for clients and even more exciting to see and hear the chefs in the two kitchens prepare these masterful dishes. This restaurant is one we will try again and is worth a visit for a profound food experience!

5 /5 Pat I: We did the chefs counter tasting menu. In short, absolutely incredible. Service was great. Waiter was cool, somm stopped by, chef came by at the end as well. Every dish had a story and they were all incredible. The shrimp toast and shellfish bisque were probably the favorite but there were 3 or 4 dishes in the running for number 1. Root vegetable dessert was one of the best desserts I’ve had in ages too. Vibe at the counter were awesome. Got to watch the crew work, it was cozy from the open flames, felt like a little show with the meal. Would recommend the wine pairing as well. Overall, the best dining experience I have had in Ann Arbor, probably the best food as well. Right up there with some of the Michelin starred meals we’ve had around the world.