Ann Arbor Guides

Washtenaw Avenue / Arborland, Ann Arbor, MI

The Washtenaw Avenue retail corridor on the east side, anchored by the Arborland shopping center.

  • Palm Palace in Ann Arbor

    Palm Palace

    4.7(8,305)· Google4.7 out of 5 from 8305 reviews (Google rating)

    Middle Eastern · $$

    Open now · closes 11:00 PM

    Palm Palace is a Middle Eastern restaurant at 2370 Carpenter Rd in Ann Arbor, MI, part of a local chain serving upscale Mediterranean cuisine. Its airy interior features ornate Middle Eastern styling, while the atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and quiet. Popular for lunch and dinner, it also serves breakfast, small plates, dessert, and late-night food. Vegetarian and vegan options are available alongside comfort food, with coffee, tea, beer, wine, and cocktails among the drinks. The restaurant accommodates solo diners, families, and groups, and has a private dining room. Children’s menus, high chairs, and changing tables are available. Diners can choose table or counter service, takeout, curbside pickup, or delivery; catering is also offered. Free lot and street parking are available, and the entrance, parking, seating, and restroom are wheelchair accessible. Dogs are allowed outside. Palm Palace does not accept reservations and has a Google rating of 4.7 from 8,305 reviews.

  • Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina in Ann Arbor

    Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina

    4.4(1,660)· Google4.4 out of 5 from 1660 reviews (Google rating)

    Pizza · $$

    Open now · closes 10:00 PM

    Bigalora Wood Fired Cucina is a contemporary Italian restaurant at 3050 Washtenaw Ave #112 in Ann Arbor, MI, centered on Neapolitan, wood-fired pizzas. Small plates and gelato round out the menu, with vegetarian, vegan and organic offerings also available. The restaurant serves brunch, lunch and dinner in a casual setting, with table service and outdoor seating. An onsite bar offers beer, wine and cocktails, and happy-hour food and drinks are available. The restaurant accepts reservations and accommodates groups, with a private dining room among its amenities. Children are welcome, and families have access to a children’s menu and high chairs. The entrance, parking, seating and restroom are wheelchair accessible. For meals offsite, Bigalora offers takeout, curbside pickup, delivery and catering. Both free and paid parking options are listed for lots and streets. Its Google rating is 4.4 out of 5 from 1,660 reviews.

  • Satchel's BBQ in Ann Arbor

    Satchel's BBQ

    4.6(1,500)· Google4.6 out of 5 from 1500 reviews (Google rating)

    Barbecue · $$

    Open now · closes 8:00 PM

    Satchel's BBQ at 3035 Washtenaw Ave in Ann Arbor, MI serves smoked meats and Southern-style sides in a casual, down-home setting. The menu centers on barbecue and comfort food, with lunch, dinner and dessert available. Counter service, rather than table service, shapes the dining format, and reservations are not accepted. The restaurant is popular for lunch and dinner and is also suited to solo diners looking for a quick bite. Dine-in, takeout, delivery and no-contact delivery are available, along with catering. The atmosphere is described as quiet and casual, and the restaurant welcomes children, families and groups while also drawing students and tourists. Accessibility features include a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom and seating. Parking options include free lot and street parking, as well as paid lot parking. Satchel's BBQ has a Google rating of 4.6 from 1,500 reviews.