Aventura

About Aventura

Known for

• Tapas and paella
• Wine, cocktails and happy-hour offerings
• Romantic setting with rustic touches
• Live music
• Outdoor seating and private dining

What reviewers say elsewhere

• “Excellent fun for a birthday celebration! We ordered 2 paellas and a few appetizers for our table of eight! We had the shrimp and blue crab 🦀 noodle paella and the chicken and rice paella!”

  — Traveling CavMom, September 11, 2026 · google

• “So good I came back a year later. The first time around, we did tapas and a bottle of wine. The patatas bravas, tuna crudo, and skirt steak were all so good. A year later, I came back for Sunday paella night with sangria and bacon-wrapp…”

  — Ali H, September 6, 2026 · google

• “Great experience with a large group (12 adults, two kids). Waitress was a delight and made sure our group was set for a good time. Honestly, tapas were better than any of the three paellas we ordered. The eggplant, croquettes, and potat…”

  — Joelle Valenzuela, September 6, 2026 · google

• “This place is a large part of Ann Arbor's restaurant heart. Service, atmosphere and food are constantly elevated. Sit inside or out on the patio. Makes you wish you found it sooner.”

  — Wayman Ferguson, September 5, 2026 · google

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