Christina & Robbie

Christina & Robbie

November 2, 2024 • Ann Arbor, MI
Christina & Robbie

Christina & Robbie

November 2, 2024 • Ann Arbor, MI

Friday Night Dinner Options

The below options are recommended for Friday night dinner. They are located mostly in downtown Ann Arbor and this would be the best time to spend downtown due to the football game on Saturday. If you can we recommend making reservations ahead of time for dinner.

Gandy Dancer

401 Depot St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
(734) 769-0592

if you are looking for a fancy dinner spot this is an upscale dinner spot located in downtown ann arbor, located in the beautifully restored 1886 michigan central depot.

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Grizzly Peak Brewing Co.

120 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
(734) 741-7325

an option for dinner and drinks, this is an ann arbor brewpub known for its selection of craft beers.

Frita Batidos Ann Arbor

117 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
(734) 761-2882

a fun option for friday night in downtown ann arbor that serves colorful cuban street food & tropical cocktails.

Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery

207 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
(734) 222-4095

an ann arbor brewpub that offers house craft beers paired with bqq. one of our favorites and it is where our parents met for the first time!

Jolly Pumpkin Café & Brewery

311 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
(734) 913-2730

an option for dinner and drinks in downtown ann arbor that serves upscale pub fare and craft beer.

Sava's

216 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
(734) 623-2233

an option for friday night dinner, located in downtown ann arbor serving locally sourced food that blends american classics with global cuisine.

Mani Osteria and Bar

341 E Liberty St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
(734) 769-6700

an another option for Friday night dinner, this is located in downtown ann arbor that serves wood-oven pizza and italian plates.

Friday Night Drink Options

The below options are recommended for Friday Night drinks.

Mash

211 E Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
(734) 222-4095

a downtown ann arbor speakeasy-style bar serving whiskey, bourbon, craft beer and live music. this is located below blue tractor bbq.

HOMES Brewery - Brewpub

2321 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48103, USA
(734) 954-6637

a brewpub located in ann arbor with delicious homemade brews.

The Pretzel Bell

226 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
(734) 994-2773

a downtown ann arbor restaurant with a fun downstairs bar.

Babs' Underground

213 S Ashley St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
(734) 997-0800

widely considered one of ann arbor's best kept secrets. This is a high-end, underground lounge. bab's offers a variety of handcrafted cocktails, craft beer, pool tables and arcade games.

Heidelberg Restaurant & Bar

215 N Main St Suite 200, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
(734) 585-0063

heidelberg offers three floors of dining, drinking, dancing and entertainment. enjoy a classic german beer hall setting while drinking from 'DasBoot'

Good Time Charley's

1140 S University Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
(734) 668-8411

a michigan student favorite - known for its fishbowls. we recommend stopping here earlier if you want to get a table otherwise it gets very busy.

The Garage Bar

618 Church St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
(734) 564-8686

an open-air atmosphere that serves craft beers and food from pizza house. if you stop here, we recommend getting feta bread. we recommend stopping here earlier in the night to avoid lines from students.

The Last Word

301 W Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
(734) 585-5691

an ann arbor premiere cocktail and whiskey bar.

Saturday Morning Breakfast Options

The below options are recommended for breakfast on Saturday morning. These options are more in the Kerrytown and North campus area as well as Ypsilanti. We recommend these areas due to the home football game.

Bobcat Bonnie's

200 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
(734) 879-0663

a gastropub that offers brunch

Café Liv

202 N Washington St, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
(734) 547-5513

a neighborhood coffee shop with delicious drinks. the only food option here is a selection of pastires

The Songbird Cafe

2707 Plymouth Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
(734) 780-7100

an american eatery serving breakfast, lunch, coffee and baked goods

Lowertown Bar & Cafe

1031 Broadway St, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA

serves coffee, pastries, beer and spirits based upon the time of day

Zingerman's Delicatessen

422 Detroit St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
(734) 663-3354

an ann arbor favorite, this is more of a lunch suggestion. lines are typically long, but the food is worth the wait

Saturday between Ceremony & Reception

These options below are recommended for the down time between the wedding ceremony and cocktail hour at the Marriott. There are a few downtown Ann Arbor recommendations but they are closer to the State st area and close to the church other recommendations are in the Ypsilanti area.

Arbor Brewing Company - Corner Brewery

720 Norris St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, USA
(734) 480-2739

a brewery less than 10 minutes away from the hotel.

Casey's Tavern

304 Depot St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
(734) 665-6775

located around the corner from st. thomas the apostle. a great place for a quick drink between the ceremony and reception.

HopCat

311 Maynard St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
(734) 436-2875

a michigan favorite - known for its local craft beer list and great food

Sidetrack Bar and Grill

56 E Cross St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, USA
(734) 483-1035

a casual bar and grill with both inside and outside dining.

Thompson & Co.

400 N River St, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, USA
(734) 441-6200

a food and beverage menu that pulls inspiration from southern style cooking. brews for all palates & personalities, as well as wine and cocktails.

Keystone Bar & Arcade

200 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti, MI 48197, USA
(734) 879-0663

located in the basement of bobcat bonnie's and serves up beer and cocktails. keystone offers pool tables and pinball machines for entertainment.

Activity Recommendations

If you are looking for other activities to do throughout the wedding weekend based upon when you arrive, see the options below for recommendations to explore the Ann Arbor area.

Matthaei Botanical Gardens

1800 N Dixboro Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
(734) 647-7600

explore unique outdoor gardens, nearly three miles of trails and an indoor multi-climate conservatory here.

Ford Lake Park

9075 S Huron River Dr, Ypsilanti, MI 48198, USA
(734) 484-0073

this is the same lake that the hotel backs up to, go to this park to enjoy a stroll by the water and enjoy (hopefully) some fall colors.

Parker Mill County Park

4650 Geddes Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105, USA
(734) 971-6337

there are multiple trails at this historical park that will take you through nature and by the parker mill which is a historical treasure.

Ann Arbor Farmers' Market

316N N 4th Ave, Ann Arbor, MI 48104, USA
(734) 794-6255

a fun way to spend saturday morning supporting local vendors.

University of Michigan

500 S State St, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, USA
(734) 764-1817

if you have time to explore the university of michigan campus, we recommend it. the university has so much to offer from the diag, the law quad, the various museums, and the big house. we recommend doing this friday or sunday before you head home. we have some of our best memories here.