Seafood dining in Ann Arbor, MI spans a long-standing market stall, a restored 1886 building, and restaurants pairing seafood with cocktails and table service. Monahan’s Seafood at 407 N 5th Ave has the highest Google rating in this guide: 4.7 stars from 402 reviews. It sells imported and local seafood alongside lunch and take-home meals; reviewers specifically praise the fish and chips, clam chowder, calamari, and smoked fish.
For a historic setting, Gandy Dancer at 401 Depot St serves seafood, steak, and pasta, with 4.5 stars from 3,460 reviews. Black Pearl at 302 S Main St shares that 4.5-star rating across 1,085 reviews and offers a seafood-focused setting with cocktails and outdoor seating. Real Seafood Company at 341 S Main St has 4.3 stars from 2,016 reviews, with local produce, bar happy hours, and a private dining room.
The choices also extend to mixed-menu dinners. Knight’s Steakhouse Downtown at 600 E Liberty St serves seafood alongside steaks and burgers. Peridot at 118 W Liberty St offers Vietnamese-influenced plates, with one reviewer praising tuna carpaccio and prawns. For planning, Gandy Dancer, Black Pearl, Real Seafood Company, Knight’s, and Peridot all accept reservations and recommend them for dinner.
4.3(259)· Google4.3 out of 5 from 259 reviews (Google rating)
Seafood Restaurant · $$$$
The West End Grill, at 120 W Liberty St in Ann Arbor, MI, is a seafood restaurant serving creative, upscale New American cuisine. Its bistro setting combines old-timey decor with a cozy, romantic atmosphere. Dinner is a popular reason to visit, and the restaurant offers table service and dessert. With a price level of 4, it sits at the higher end of the listed price scale.
An on-site bar serves beer, wine, cocktails and liquor, with cocktails and wine noted among the restaurant’s highlights. Coffee and a children’s menu are also available. Reservations are accepted and recommended for dinner. Guests can dine inside, use outdoor seating or order takeout; delivery is not offered. Paid lot and street parking are available, along with wheelchair-accessible seating and a wheelchair-accessible restroom. The restaurant has a Google rating of 4.3 from 259 reviews.
