Melange - Ann Arbor Restaurant - Ann Arbor, MI

Melange - Ann Arbor

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Address:
312 S. Main Street
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Neighborhood:
Ann Arbor

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Cuisine:
Fusion / Eclectic

Price: $30 and under

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Melange - Ann Arbor Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.melangebistro.com
Email: info@melangebistro.com
Phone: (734) 222-0202
Hours of Operation:
Happy Hour: Monday - Friday 4:00pm to 6:00pm

Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 4:00pm - 10:00pm, Friday - Saturday: 4:00pm - 11:00pm

Late Night Menu: Thursday - Saturday until 1:00am

Lounge: Monday - Wednesday 4:00pm - 11:00AM, Thursday - Saturday 4:00pm - 2:00am
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Fusion / Eclectic, Sushi
Executive Chef: Christopher K. Wanke
Dress Code: Casual Dress
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Private Room, Smoking Area, Smoking Area (bar only), Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: Mélange Catering is a full service, off premise
catering company dedicated to providing exceptional
seasonal ingredients. From elegant food and attentive
service, to rentals and entertainment we cover
everything so you can enjoy your event. Our staff will
work with you at our no-cost consultations to plan
and custom tailor your event, exceed your expectations,
bringing the Mélange experience to you!
Private Party Facilities: Melange has a 40 person private room with a 77 inch projection screen. Complete with sound proof walls & all the hook ups for any presentation you may need. We also offer an intimate private dining room that accomodates up to ten people.
Private Party Contact: Laura Wanke (734) 222-0202
Entertainment: Live music on Wednesday evenings. DJ spinning in our ultra lounge on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 10pm - 2am.
Special Events & Promotions: Please contact Laura at 734-222-0202 to plan your special event.

Getting there

Cross Street: Liberty & William
Parking: Public Lot
Parking Details: There is a public lot located directly behind Melange. You may enter it from William st. or South Ashley st. Parking in the street is free after 6pm Monday - Saturday and all day on Sundays and holidays.

A word from Melange - Ann Arbor

The Mélange experience is our interpretation of the fusion of thought, cuisine and culture that surrounds and embraces us all. Let us take you on a tour of the emerging global spirit with a flair for the eccentric and eclectic as we strive to provide a Uniquely Mélange Experience for all. Bon… Appétit!Continued

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Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerBest Overall
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Ambiance
Diners' Choice WinnerBest Food

Diner Reviews

"Went for an early Saturday night dinner and thoroughly enjoyed it! Service was great, gave you rom to breathe - not too over the top and annoying as I find in some higher end restaurants. The beef rangoon appetzier was delicious, I had the sea bass for an entree and it was the best I have ever had. My husband had the beef shank which he enjoyed as well. Overall really excellent and would go back for a special occassion."
Dined on 4/12/2014
"Our second visit to this terrific place that hits everything right. From the backlit menus to fabulous service (kudos to Guy and the team) to an amazing effort by the mixologist to produce a memorable non-alcoholic cocktail, Melange has it all. The hot rock tuna boasted spectacular flavor and presentation. Sushi was creative and tasty. Even the cheese plate was special, with unusual crispy wafers and house made chutney. We often dine in downtown Chicago and have yet to eat better meals there than we do at Melange."
Dined on 4/12/2014
"We intend to try out happy hour in the lounge and jazz night. Not sure about dancing - because the floor looks hard and I'm a marathon dancer. Wood has give."
Dined on 4/12/2014
"the rock tuna appetizer and the sea bass were delicious, the drinks were great"
Dined on 4/11/2014
"My wife and I ate at this restaurant for the first time Saturday night. We had a reservation. When we showed up at approximately 6:00 P.M., there was no one else seated yet and no one waiting. The hostess seated us at a table next to another table which was very close. I aske dthe hostess if we could be seated in one of their much cozier and private booths for which she said "no," claiming that others soon would occupy those booths. We spent over an hour in the restaurant and only one of the booths was seated. This was definitely a turn-off. The food was good but not phenomenal at all. The service was outstanding."
Dined on 4/5/2014
"My OH and I dined here late on a Saturday night. Our server was excellent, though we were also tended to by two other servers during the meal, which was odd. Who are we tipping? We shared an American-style "sushi" roll, which was surprisingly good, and we both had the filet for our entree. The steak was excellent - perfectly cooked. The accompanying polenta was nice enough. The ratatouille was really herby and flavorful, but the vegetables were bordering on crunchy, which wasn't good. No prices on the beer or dessert menus, which is just odd. We didn't want to ask the server for the dessert prices (makes you feel cheap, even if you do plan on ordering), so we just got the check. Overall, good. We will return."
Dined on 4/5/2014
"Great food! I had the salmon while my wife had the sea bass. Both meal where done to perfection."
Dined on 4/4/2014
"This was not my first time here however this was the worst service I have ever experienced. My party and I were celebrating birthdays and I frankly can't remember if we enjoyed ourselves or not as our server made us feel as though he had other important things to tend to. We were in and out like cattle being led pasture."
Dined on 3/29/2014
"Our dinner for four was excellent. Every morsel of food was consumed at the table. Entrees ranged from fish to filet. I had the scallops and enjoyed every bite. Appetizers were beautifully presented and the taste was perfect - samosas, duck nachos and a sushi roll. I love the concept of a small dessert and the creme brulee is a wonderful example. I could eat here once a week and not get tired of the food."
Dined on 3/29/2014
"Great atmosphere and the food was amazing. Best salmon dish I've had in Ann Arbor. Not quite as out there as vinology, but still a unique menu. Appetizers were incredible, dessert was incredible. Service was superb. Overall fantastic dining experience."
Dined on 3/28/2014
"Went for my bday dinner with friends and the customer service was excellent. The food was average but they made up for it with friendly prompt service. The entire staff rocked!! Call me several times to confirm my changes and were able to accommodate all of my needs. Will definitely be back."
Dined on 3/20/2014
"Excellent food. Unique food that is presented beautifully and tastes great. Love the idea of the tapas style desserts allowing you to sample multiple plates. Tip is automatically included. Highly recommended."
Dined on 3/14/2014
"My husband and I got a night to ourselves and decided to try something new and picked a resturant that didn't center around a kids menu! It was excellent....the food and the service. We will definitely be going back. I had the sea bass and my husband had the barramundi. We also had salads (melange salad and beet salad). Everything was so good!"
Dined on 3/14/2014
"The food & wine were great. The service is always top notch. If you have not tried Melange, I enourage you to do so."
Dined on 3/7/2014
"I had a group of 15 girls. The service and recommendations from our waitress were great, and enhanced our night greatly. Every single girl loved the special martini our waitress insisted on, and everyone loved their food. Our waitress was wonderful and handled our "rowdy" bunch very well. We will definitely be coming back !"
Dined on 3/8/2014
"Great food and wine. Definitely a place to enjoy a celebration."
Dined on 2/15/2014
"we dine out frequently, and using open table has come in very handy."
Dined on 2/22/2014
"Our party of five unanimously enjoyed the food and ambiance of this restaurant. Cocktails were promptly brought to the table and everyone was dazzled by the chic modern decor, including the backlit menus.Very cool. Friendly but not overbearing service hit the mark. . But most important were the entrees...literally not a single morsel of food remained on our plates. Short ribs, fillet, scallops and sea bass were consumed to the delight of our party. The appetizers were good too...I had the crab cakes. We did not stay for dessert but my guess would be its good too. ."
Dined on 3/1/2014
"Melange has always amazed me: Imaginative and delicious cuisine with knowledgeable and eager to please staff. If you're ever in the Ann Arbor area, you should not pass up Melange!"
Dined on 2/22/2014
"When we arrived on Valentine`s Day, a private party around the corner from our table was very loud. After a few uncomfortable minutes, a manager finally came to ask them to quiet down and the party dispersed. Also, we were promised candles, soft jazz from a band, could not hear any music what we did hear was piped in. All six candles were burnt out we sat trying to get someone`s attention to replace, didn`t get replaced until dessert. Our server was very distracted with friends was not as attentive as he should have been, and at the end of our dining, we noticed all the other tables received candy and choc. covered strawberries we did not . Friends of the server requested no candy or strawberries and received them anyway. Disappointed."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Went here for Valentine's day. Started with the river rock, which was tasty and a fun experience. Had three sushi rolls, all were delicious. Drinks were great as well. Great food, great time."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"My wife and I lived in Ann Arbor for several years before discovering Melange. My impression was that it was more of a bar scene. However, after going there on business I realized it was an excellent restaurant. We're originally from Louisiana where the food is an integral part of the culture. We don't expect much of the food in the Midwest (except for Chicago). In our opinion the food at Melange is the best in Ann Arbor. The cuisine is creative and there are tons of healthy options."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Me and my girlfriend went here on Valentine's day. The live entertainment was enjoyable and so was the food. I had the scallops which were cooked perfectly. The sushi was okay. Nothing spectacular. Overall a good place to take a date."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"The food was pretty good. My prime rib steak was just average but my wife's shrimp dish looked delicious. She didn't share so it must have been good. The building is a bit dated and in need of a facelift. I would go back."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Upon arrival, we were seated as close to the kitchen as possible. Hostess said she couldn't move us, though empty tables throughout. As waitpersons bought out food from the kitchen,trays were poised directly over my wife's head. One of the poorest seating situations we have ever experienced. Having said that, the atmosphere and decor of the restaurant (from what we could tell from our perspective) was very nice. The food for the most part nicely done and served quickly. Appetizers: very tasty Our entrees:the scallops and duck were quite good. Would I go back to Melange? Yes, but not on a holiday or a busy Friday night. Would like to see if the above concerns were an anomaly related to Valentine's Day and not normal restaurant procedure."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Melange was a perfect place for a perfect special occasion date. As parents of two young children, we find it hard to get out often but when we do, we like to have a romantic, ambient atmosphere with excellent food. Melange did just that. The food was very good, although I wouldn't say outstanding by any means. We enjoyed the atmosphere and never felt rushed by our very polite server. It was a very good experience and we will definitely come back and recommend it to friends."
Dined on 2/14/2014
"Unexpected pleasure. "Asian fusion" menu is unique and well done. Dessert, a bit of a letdown. Old school asian-influenced decor is pleasant and comfortable. Will return for happy hour, dinner and jazz in lounge area."
Dined on 2/13/2014
"Excellent food, excellent service, beautiful ambiance -"
Dined on 1/17/2014
"We dined at Melange during Restaurant Week. My husband and i were seated in one of the semi-private booths which are very comfortable. Our service was superb -- the waitstaff was attentive, knowledgeable and friendly. Our food was great. I'm a vegetarian and appreciated their very tasty veggie fare."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"This is a jewel hidden underground ... despite the basement setting, it is warm and intimate ... the organic ambiance is quite commendable. We had a sweet booth and it had a nice vantage of a large swath of the establishment. My guest and I went as a part of Ann Arbor's Restaurant Week and noted that the offerings were regular menu items and did not appear to be downsized for the special event. We reviewed the novel "lighted menus" and decided to stick to the restaurant week offerings. The food was presented well and was delicious. The service was very knowledgeable and gracious - - truly first rate! No one in my party drinks alcohol, so I can't comment on that perspective of this establishment. I will plan to return."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"Went to AA to do some shopping and checked through Open Table for restaurants. We picked this one because of the interesting menu. We had the duck confit nachos appetizer and that was out of this world. My wife had the salmon which she claimed was one of the top 5 she had ever eaten. Done to perfection with a crispy exterior. I had the 4 cheese mac-n-cheese with chicken added. It was good, nothing spectacular which was a surprise with everything else they had. Definitely a place we would repeat"
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Great decor and atmosphere. OK menu...only like 8 main course offerings and they were out of 2 due to restaurant week. Great service. Reasonably priced. If I was from the area, I would go back again IF there was a bit more variety for the main courses."
Dined on 1/18/2014
"Hadn't been in a while, and met friends there during restaurant week. Wonderful experience in all respects.....food was imaginative and well prepared, lovely atmosphere, and friendly, professional staff. We'll be back again soon."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"I took my friend here for a date during Ann Arbor's Restaurant Week, and we were both thoroughly impressed. The ambiance was pristine. VERY ROMANTIC. The waiters were polite, and the menu options we tried were delicious. Fantastic sushi! I didn't know what to expect because I was going there for the first time with no prior recommendations, but now I recommend this restaurant to anyone who asks."
Dined on 1/17/2014
"Very good food. The large tv in the bar area that was visible from the dining room detracted from the experience."
Dined on 1/15/2014
"amazing!!!!!! We were planning a night of restaurant hopping. One for an app and drinks, another for dinner, and a third for dessert. We filled up on the duck nacho and a sushi roll, along with amazing martinis and didnt need dinner at the second restaurant."
Dined on 1/11/2014
"We thoroughly enjoyed our meal and dining experience, and look forward to going back again soon!"
Dined on 1/14/2014
"This was our first time to this establishment and trust me when I tell you it will not be the last. From the moment we walk downstairs we were treated like no one else was there and believe me it was full. We were seated in a booth seat in which we could see everything it was amazing to say the least. If you don't beleive me, go see for yourself. The service was great the food even better."
Dined on 8/16/2013
"I love eating at Melange because the decor and ambiance remind me of a hip and swanky club from the Mad Men Era. The food is excellent and the wine menu is well selected."
Dined on 1/10/2014
"We went to Melange for an early dinner on New Year's Eve and were surprised to find that the restaurant wasn't full yet. While we ate the restaurant filled up a lot more, but the volume never got above a dull roar. It was still easy to hold a quiet conversation and hear the music they had playing throughout the place. The food was great, and the service was excellent. The food was not cheap, but also won't break the bank if you're a small group (even with cocktails). The service was very personal, and our waiter was very good at watching the table and judging when to arrive between conversation lulls and the sort. As a whole, we had a very pleasant experience and would definitely return to Melange in the future."
Dined on 12/31/2013

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