Accommodations: Dining

Conference registration includes dinner on Monday night, October 8. On other nights you will be free to explore the many fine restaurants in the Ann Arbor area. A sample is shown below.

For more restaurant choices, you can visit ArborWeb  or the Ann Arbor Conference and Visitors Bureau . Hours of operation can change; please call to confirm.

Restaurants

BD's Mongolian Barbeque 
200 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 913-0999
Create-your-own stir-fries. All you can eat. ( Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.) $$

Bella Ciao 
118 W. Liberty, Ann Arbor, (734) 995 - 2107
Regional Italian cuisine (Mon. - Sat. 5:30 - 10 p.m., Sun. 5 - 9 p.m.) $$$$

Big Ten Burrito
810 S. State, (734) 222 - 4822
Burritos, salads, quesadillas, nachos, tacos. Limited seating. (Daily 11 a.m. - 4 a.m.) $  

Café Felix
204 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 662-8650
European-style coffee bar serving fresh baguettes, croissants, light sandwiches, soups, espresso, cappuccino, and pastries. (Mon. - Thurs. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. , Fri. 7 a.m. - midnight, Sat. 9 a.m. - midnight , Sun. 9 a.m. - 10 p.m.) $-$$

Café Zola
112 W. Washington St., Ann Arbor, (734) 769-2020
Bistro-style restaurant with pasta, seafood, steak, crepes, desserts, coffee, full bar, brunch daily. (Sun. - Thurs. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. , Fri. & Sat. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.) $$-$$$

Cottage Inn (The Original)
512 E. William St., Ann Arbor, (734) 663-3379
Pizza, salads, Italian specialties, desserts. (Mon. - Wed. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. , Thurs. - Sat. 11 a.m. - midnight , Sun. noon - 11 p.m.) $$  

The Earle 
121 W. Washington St., Ann Arbor , (734) 994-0211
Provincial French and Italian cuisine. (Dining room: Mon. - Thurs. 5:30 - 10 p.m., Fri. 5:30 - 11:30 p.m., Sat. 5:45 - 11:30 p.m., Sun. 5 - 9 p.m. Wine bar opens half hour earlier Mon. - Fri.) $$$$  

Earthen Jar
311 S. Fifth Ave., Ann Arbor, (734) 327-9464
Vegetarian cuisine, Indian style cooking. (Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. - 8 p.m. Closed Sun.) $

The Gandy Dancer
401 Depot St., Ann Arbor, (734) 769-0592

Good seafood, the restaurant was built in 1886 as the Michigan Central Railroad Station. (Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. , Fri. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. & 3:30 - 11 p.m. , Sat. 4:30 - 11 p.m., Sun. brunch 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. , dinner 3:30 - 9 p.m.) $$$$

Gratzi 
326 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 663-5555
Northern Italian cuisine. (Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. 4 - 9 p.m.) $$$-$$$$

Haab’s Restaurant  (Ypsilanti)
18 W. Michigan Ave., Ypsilanti, (734) 483-8200
An Ypsilanti tradition established in 1934 - soups, steaks, seafood. (Sun-Thur 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
Fri-Sat 11 a.m.-10 p.m.) $$

Krazy Jim's Blimpy Burger
551 S. Division St., Ann Arbor, (734) 663-4590
Ann Arbor’s oldest burger stand -- established 1953. Create your own; over a million possible combinations. (Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. noon - 8 p.m.)  $

Lord Fox
5400 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, (734) 662-1647
Fresh seafood, steak, fowl. (Mon. - Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 5 - 10 p.m., Sat. 5 - 10 p.m., Sun. 3 - 9 p.m. ) $$$-$$$$

Lotus Thai Restaurant
2803 Oak Valley Dr., Ann Arbor , (734) 668-2828
Thai specialties from a Bangkok-based chain. (Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 5 - 9:30 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. , Sun. 5 - 9:30 p.m.) $$-$$$

Miki Japanese Restaurant
106 S. First St., Ann Arbor , (734) 665-8226
Japanese cuisine; sushi bar. (Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 5 - 10 p.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 5 - 10:30 p.m., Sat. noon - 2:30 p.m. & 5 - 10:30 p.m., Sun. noon - 2:30 p.m. & 5 - 9:30 p.m.)  $$$-$$$$

Mysore Woodlands
314 Detroit St., Ann Arbor, (734) 213-6017
South Indian vegetarian cuisine. Mainly carry-out. (Sun., Mon., Wed., & Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. , Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m.) $-$$

Pacific Rim by Kana 
114 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor, (734) 662-9303
Pan-Asian cuisine (Lunch: Mon. - Sat. 11:30 - 2 p.m. Dinner: Sun. - Thurs. 5:30 - 9:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.) $$$-$$$$

Pizza House
618 Church St., Ann Arbor, (734) 995-5095
Subs, pasta dishes, burgers, salads, ribs, chipatis, grilled sandwiches, shakes. (Daily 10:30 a.m. - 4 a.m.) $-$$

Prickly Pear Southwest Café
328 S. Main St., Ann Arbor , (734) 930-0047
Southwestern cuisine. (Mon. 4:30 - 9 p.m. , Tues. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. ) $$-$$$

Real Seafood Co. 
341 S. Main St., Ann Arbor, (734) 769-5960
Seafood, pasta, steaks. (Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. 1 - 9 p.m.)   $$$-$$$$

Seva Restaurant
314 E. Liberty St., Ann Arbor , (734) 662-1111
Vegetarian dishes based on Mexican, Asian, and Italian cuisines. (Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. , Sun. 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.)  $$

Shalimar 
307 S. Main., Ann Arbor, (734) 663-1500
North Indian cuisine. (Lunch daily 11:30 a.m. - 3 p.m. Dinner Sun. - Thurs. 5 - 10 p.m., Fri & Sat. 5 - 11 p.m.) $$-$$$

Zanzibar 
216 S. State St., Ann Arbor, (734) 994-7777
Food from the four corners of the earth. Exotic cocktails, full selection of beers and wines of the world. Spectacular desserts. Fantastic Sunday brunch. Space for private and semi-private gatherings up to 80. Great natural light and riotous color. Outdoor dining. $$$

Zingerman’s Roadhouse 
2501 Jackson Rd., Ann Arbor, (734) 663-3663
Serving everything from to Southern-style barbecue and macaroni & cheese. (Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.) $$-$$$$

Bars / Grills

Arbor Brewing Company 
114 E. Washington St., Ann Arbor, (734) 213-1393
Classic brewpub menu, sandwiches, pasta, southwestern dishes. Full bar with beer brewed on site. (Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-1 a.m., Sun. 1 p.m.-1 a.m.) $$

Ashley's Restaurant & Pub 
338 S. State St., Ann Arbor, (734) 996-9191
Salads, sandwiches, American dinners; 70 beers on tap. (Mon. - Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 2 a.m. , Sun. noon - midnight (kitchen closes 1 hour earlier).) $$

Casey's Tavern
304 Depot St., Ann Arbor , (734) 665-6775
Casual neighborhood spot with burgers, sandwiches, Mexican dishes, pasta, fish. (Mon. - Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. (bar open till midnight Fri. & Sat.). Closed Sun.) $$

Good Time Charley's
1140 S. University Ave., Ann Arbor, (734) 668-8411
Features gourmet burgers and famous Count Twist breadsticks. Popular outdoor café. $

Grizzly Peak Brewing Co.
120 W. Washington St., Ann Arbor, (734) 741-7325
Pizza, steaks, seafood, pasta, house-brewed beers. (Mon. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - midnight, Sun. noon - 11 p.m.) $$-$$$

Leopold Bros. Brewery 
523 S. Main, Ann Arbor, (734) 747 - 9806

Organic microbrewery and distillery with appetizers and sandwiches. (Mon. - Wed. 4 p.m. - 1 a.m., Thurs. - Sat. 4 p.m. - 2 a.m., Sun. 6 p.m. - 1 a.m. Kitchen closes Mon. - Wed. 10 p.m.) $$

Red Hawk Bar and Grill 
316 S. State St., Ann Arbor, (734) 994-4004
Sandwiches, burgers, pizza, salads, fish. (Mon. - Thurs. 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. 11:30 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.)  $$-$$$

Coffeehouses / Lunch Spots / Delis

Afternoon Delight 
251 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor, (734) 665 - 7513
Sandwiches, soups, salad bar; breakfast (all day) includes muffins, pancakes, waffles, omelets. (Mon. - Sat. 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sun. brunch 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.) $-$$ 

Amer's Mediterranean Deli
312 S. State St., Ann Arbor, (734) 761-6000 and
611 Church St., Ann Arbor, (734) 769-1210
Deli sandwiches, Mediterranean salads, gourmet coffee, pastries, juices. (Daily 7 a.m. - midnight.) $ - $$

Angelo's
1100 E. Catherine, Ann Arbor, (734) 761 - 8996
Large breakfasts with omelets, waffles, lunch specials. (Mon. - Sat. 6 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. ) $-$$

Café Verde
216 N. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor, (734) 302-7032
Fair trade and organic coffee and tea, fresh-squeezed juices, soup, salad bar, hot food bar, sandwiches, grab-and-go deli. (Mon. - Sat. 7 a.m. - 9:30 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Salad bar daily 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Hot bar Mon. - Fri. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. & 5 - 8 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m. - 3 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (brunch) & 4 - 7 p.m.) $ - $$

Cafe du Jour
117 W. Washington St., Ann Arbor , (734) 332-1030
Soups, salads, sandwiches. (Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Closed Sat. & Sun.) $

Eastern Accents
214 S. Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor, (734) 332-8782
Pan-Asian bakery featuring sweet and savory pastries, light lunches and a variety of teas. (Mon. - Thurs. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m., Fri. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m. , Sat. 8 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. ) $

Espresso Royale Cafe 
Offers wide variety of coffee and espresso drinks, tea.
1101 South University (327 - 0740): Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sat. & Sun. 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.
324 S. State (662 - 2770): Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m. - midnight, Sat. 7 a.m. - midnight, Sun. 8 a.m. - midnight. May - Aug.: Mon. - Fri. 6:30 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.  

Northside Grill
1015 Broadway, Ann Arbor, (734) 995-0965
Family diner serving breakfast and lunch. (Daily 7 a.m. - 3 p.m.)  $-$$

Rendez-Vous Cafe
1110 South University, Ann Arbor, (734) 761 - 8600
Deli sandwiches, crepes, salads, pastries, fresh juices, ice cream, coffee. (Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - 3 a.m. , Sat. & Sun. 8 a.m. - 3 a.m.) $  

Sweetwaters Café
407 N. Fifth Ave. (734) 622 - 0084 and
123 W. Washington (734) 769 - 2331
Coffee, Asian teas, pastries, desserts, salads, sandwiches, frozen drinks. (Mon. - Fri. 7 a.m. - midnight , Sat. & Sun. 7:30 a.m. - midnight .) $

Zingerman's Delicatessen 
422 Detroit St., Ann Arbor, (734) 663-DELI
Famous Ann Arbor deli -- Jewish traditional foods, gourmet cheeses, meats and olives, baked pastries, and variety of breads, tea, coffee, and chocolates. Recently dubbed "The Coolest Small Company in America ," by Inc. Magazine. (Daily 7 a.m. - 10 p.m.) $$

Ice Cream / Sweets

Kilwin's Chocolate Shoppe & Ice Cream Parlor 
107 E. Liberty, Ann Arbor, (734) 769 - 7759
Seasonal ice cream parlor with handmade waffle cones. Caramel apples, handmade fudge. (Mon. - Wed. 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Thurs. - Sat. 10 a.m. - 11 p.m., Sun. noon - 10 p.m.) $

Ritter's Frozen Custard
305 S. Main, Ann Arbor, (734) 222 - 0065
Frozen custard (Sun. - Thurs. 11 a.m. - 10 p.m., Fri. & Sat. 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.) $

Stucchi's
1121 South University (662 - 1716) and 302 S. State (662 - 1700)
Ice cream. (Daily 11 a.m. - 10:30 p.m.) $

Washtenaw Dairy (Washtenaw Milk & Ice Cream)
602 S. Ashley, Ann Arbor, (734) 662 - 3244
Ice cream, doughnuts, coffee. (Daily 5 a.m. - 10 p.m.) $