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Carlyle Grill
Carlyle Grill

Carlyle Grill Details

  • Dining Style: Casual Dining
  • Website: http://www.carlylegrill.com/
  • Email: jr@mediterrano.com
  • Phone: (734) 213-9800
  • Hours of Operation: Lunch: Everyday: 11:00am - 4:00pm; Dinner: Sunday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm
  • Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
  • Cuisine: Contemporary American
  • Dress Code: Casual Dress
  • Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
  • Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Getting there

  • Parking: Public Lot
  • Parking Details: Ample parking is available any time
A word from Carlyle Grill
Comfort is the theme at this relaxed, friendly restaurant, where the menu runs to familiar, home-style dishes with top-notch regional ingredients. Enjoy the welcoming atmosphere, which is colorful and attractive, yet understated with mahogany accents, large flagstone columns in the main dininng… room. During the warm seasons, take advantage of the two open air dining areas surrounding the restaurant. There is also a separate space for large reservations or private parties. Relax and enjoy the Carlyle Bar dining experience. A specialty drink is the perfect way to prepare for dinner and a movie. We look forward to your visitContinued
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  • Diners' Choice WinnerGood for Groups
  • Diners' Choice WinnerNeighborhood Gem
Diner Reviews
  • "The Carlyle Grill in Ann Arbor is a great place for our family to celebrate events, because it is easy to get to and equidistant between the Metro Detroit area and mid-Michigan. The service at the Carlyle is always spot-on attentive without being intrusive and the food is excellent."
    Dined on 3/8/2014
  • "Enjoyable dinner with a friend, very nice dinner selections. Draft beer selection limited but excellent choices. Service was conscientious and not cloying. Only disappointment was the house salad - standard lettuce/veggie mix from a bag. The decor of dark woods was pleasant and comfortable."
    Dined on 3/6/2014
  • "Good service, good atmosphere, and absolutely fantastic food, literally made my mouth water. I highly recommend the specials, whatever they are, as the chefs are very good at what they do."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Carlyle Grill is a good, moderately priced restaurant. It's better than national chains, but it's not fine dining. Good choice of both sandwiches and entrees, and generous portions."
    Dined on 2/21/2014
  • "Food often comes to table less hot than it could be. Tell the waitress you want the fries hot ahead of time and you usually get it. Crab cakes are good, but came lukewarm, which makes them just okay."
    Dined on 2/16/2014
  • "I chose to eat a Carlyle's after looking online for a nice place for dinner when my parents were in town. We had a reservation and were seated as soon as we walked in the door. We were all very happy with our meal selections and the service was extremely fast! our meals came out just after we got our appetizer so that was the only complaint I have... which really isn't much of a complaint at all! Our server was very timely with refilling our drinks promptly and was helpful with suggestions."
    Dined on 2/15/2014
  • "Crazy busy night, friendly but overworked staff, sat on what is normally an outdoor patio that has roll down glass doors. It was a bit chilly and the table was obviously and outdoor table with a tablecloth over it. The food was tasty but came out VERY fast leading me to believe most of it was per-prepared and then heated up."
    Dined on 2/14/2014
  • "Will give them the benefit of the doubt. Dinner @ 9PM on a Sunday may have been the reason they were out of potatoes. Also, waitress seemed like she had had a long day. But we got throught it, and the food was certainly okay. We had just seen a movie and didn't want to drive too far to grab a bite. THIS RESTAURANT IS GREAT FOR THAT TYPE OF OCCASION."
    Dined on 2/9/2014
  • "We've never been disappointed dining here. The food, drink and service has always been good and the pricing spot-on. It's in a good location too, not far from downtown, near Quality 16 movie theater, and also near car-dealership row. There is also plenty of free parking."
    Dined on 3/1/2013
  • "Had salmon on a plank. Very tasty, soup of the day was creamy tomato, great but not real hot. Brownie ice cream dessert was just ok. Service was very attentive and friendly. My husband's Parmesan encrusted white fish was delicious. The side verges of zucchini we're not notable."
    Dined on 1/17/2014
  • "We've been to Carlyle before, and we love it for a pre-movie dinner. This time, I checked out the menu for Restaurant week, and Carlyle's was the best I found for "something for everyone." My mother-in-law loved the baby bay scallops, I had squash ravioli, my son got his baby back ribs, and my husband had a meal-salad. Most Restaurant week menus were very limited and truly aimed at high foodies. Not great for a family outing. Carlyle's booths are comfortable and allow privacy, and their service is always fast and friendly."
    Dined on 1/14/2014
  • "No restaurant week lunch specials are honored on weekends. This was not mentioned anywhere on the website - very misleading advertising. We made reservations to try the lunch specials for AA restaurant week on Sunday, and ended up having to order other items off the menu. We would've gone elsewhere had we known beforehand. To say the least, we were not happy. Food was still decent, but there was quite a wait on Sunday for the orders."
    Dined on 1/12/2014
  • "We celebrated our Christmas get together where I came from Jackson and my other family came from Farmington Hills. The location was in the middle. We were so pleased with the service and food. I HIGHLY would recommend this restaurant to others. I know we will be back. Thanks so much for the memory."
    Dined on 1/11/2014
  • "Steak Frites makes us feel like we're in Paris again... but the meat is much better!"
    Dined on 1/8/2014
  • "Carlyle Grill is not the best restaurant in the crowded Ann Arbor restaurant scene, but it is reliably good food and a great choice when you want to be out on the west side of town. I've always been pleased with the quality/quantity of the food and the service. NY Strip steak is excellent, as are most of their specials. Great wine selection. Ask for a booth, as it can be a bit loud at the tables in the middle."
    Dined on 1/4/2014
  • "We enjoy going here because of the large booth options where you can fit 5-6 people comfortably rather than at a table. The food is always excellent with a few of their own recipes you can't find anywhere else. The server was always checking on us which was helpful. Always a very enjoyable evening."
    Dined on 1/2/2014
  • "We have spent the last four Christmas Eve's at Carlyle's and look forward to a fifth next year. The food is tremendous and the service amazing! We are always aware and sensitive to the fact that staff want to be out for Christmas Eve too but they never make us feel rushed. We truly love and appreciate this wonderful "neighborhood gem" and thank you for four wonderful years... Carol Price"
    Dined on 12/24/2013
  • "Picked Carlyle Grille because of ability to make a reservation. We were met and seated immediately and courtesly despite the fact that one couple with us was a no show. The wait staff was great and so was the food. Would definately reccomend this restaurant."
    Dined on 12/24/2013
  • "Home page for Carlyle's did not say restaurant would be closing at 8:00pm nor did person I spoke to earlier in the day when I called to ask about specials for that evening. Reservation was 6:45 , whitefish was tasteless, veggies mush and potatoes cold. Partner's ribs were dry and tasteless. Had to ask for water 2 x's. By 7:30 pm atmosphere was "hurry up and get out,of here, we want to get home.""
    Dined on 12/24/2013
  • "We had a long wait for a table (25 minutes) despite having a reservation - but I think it couldn't be helped"
    Dined on 12/13/2013
  • "Went on a Saturday night with a friend to celebrate my divorce. The place was full, but I booked ahead of time, so we didn't have to wait at all. I ordered pasta and my friend had the pot roast -- both were excellent. I recently moved out the area, but when I come back to visit, I will definitely return to Carlyle Grill."
    Dined on 10/26/2013
  • "They have really stepped it up! Everything was excellent."
    Dined on 11/23/2013
  • "Steak was too spicy and menu was less than impressive"
    Dined on 11/22/2013
  • "Service was outstanding, food was well prepared and served fresh ( no extended heat lamp time). We enjoyed a quiet evening of conversation, wine, and good food."
    Dined on 11/16/2013
  • "The waitress was all over my wife and I to order drinks, appetizer, etc. until the other couple that we were dining with arrived. Then she was AWOL! Management needs to do a much better job making sure the servers are providing service. Food was only okay so wouldn't really go out of my way to go there. You can do much, much better in Ann Arbor area!"
    Dined on 11/10/2013
  • "This was our first time at the Carlyle Grill and we will be back!"
    Dined on 9/6/2013
  • "A hidden gem on the extreme west side of Ann Arbor. Excellent specials and great at cooking fish. Tuesday nights half price on the wine list, which includes some excellent wines as well as decent values. Staff is pleasant and efficient."
    Dined on 10/30/2013
  • "I'd never been to Carlyle for lunch but it was right in the middle between my work place and my guest's workplace. We both had soups and salads. Shrimp Corn Chowder - Very rich, large chunks of shrimp with tender vegetables. Great! Carlyle Salad with Chicken with Honey Dijon Dressing - Very good.The dressing was very thick which wasn't to my liking but had good flavor. We had an issue with our server forgetting to add chicken to my guest's salad and it took quite a while to get it out to add to the salad. But other than that the server was attentive and got everything right. She also informed my guest after he requested to have his salad without bacon that the soup he had ordered also had bacon which allowed him to change his order."
    Dined on 10/18/2013
  • "Unfortunate that the Happy Hour bar prices are only valid in the bar. You tend to run out of seating in the bar area, so we got a table, since we also intended to have dinner after. The bartender insisted that anyone who ordered drinks in the bar had to finish them in the bar and could not take them to the tables. Thus, we were we left with part of the group in the bar, and then a few at the table. This took away from the whole evening out experience as a group for happy hour/dinner. You also have people slamming drinks before dinner. I suggest you consider offering the Happy Hour specials in the dining area as well, else expand your bar area. Our next happy hour will be at another location now, due to the lack of space. Thanks."
    Dined on 9/12/2013
  • "I love Carlyle! However, my colleagues felt it was a bit pricey for lunch for them. They were first-timers. Food and service were great!"
    Dined on 10/10/2013
  • "Consistently good in all respects; often dine here, will continue to do so."
    Dined on 10/5/2013
  • "We go to the Carlyle often because it has consistently good service and food, easy parking and convenient location (for us). However, it seemed that this time everything was stepped up a notch...the server went above and beyond and appeared to enjoy answering my many questions about the way the food was prepared, there were more specials to choose from ...and the trout was excellent!"
    Dined on 10/5/2013
  • "Went here before seeing a movie at Goodrich Quality 16. I had the shrimp and grits, which were excellent, and my husband had a chicken avocado sandwich. He said it was a great sandwich because the ingredients were really fresh and went together well. The drinks were stong and service was good."
    Dined on 9/14/2013
  • "Our go to place when we want to have dinner or even just drinks before or after a movie at Quality 16."
    Dined on 9/6/2013
  • "Food and service - great! Only negative is the noise level. You cannot blame the dining crowd for being boisterous, but a little extra sound absorbing material in the ceiling would help to mitigate that."
    Dined on 8/30/2013
  • "We got together with our tight friends (the usual suspects) to celebrate my wife's birthday. We were seated right away. Our server was prompt and courteous. The appetizers came out right away and were delicious. I ordered the flat iron steak and could not stop raving about it, seriously, it was the best tasting and tender steak I have had my wife had the prime rib.Two of the ladies had the blueberry mohito, and they loved them. They also have a pretty good selection of craft beers. I wear hearing aids so usually when we go out I have a terrible time hearing people talk, but the noise was not bad at all. I have been there once before, that's why I chose Carlyle's. I will definitely be back in the future."
    Dined on 8/18/2013
  • "Always consistently good food and nice specials. Able to handle larger groups and has a covered patio so you can sit outside even if it's a little rainy. The Spinach Artichoke Dip appetizer is wonderful."
    Dined on 8/7/2013
  • "We love going to Carlyle as a family and with groups. It is convenient and consistent. The staff is always friendly and helpful. With a reservation we walk right in."
    Dined on 8/6/2013
  • "My friends and I always tend to come here for our birthday dinners but can never make it on the actual day. It'd be nice to have a little birthday dessert or something. Food great as always."
    Dined on 6/28/2013
  • "Drink specials and appetizers are worth the trip after a long day at work!"
    Dined on 7/31/2013
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