Taste Kitchen

Name: Taste Kitchen
Address: 521 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, 48104
Telephone: (734) 369-4241
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5 (460)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

521 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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2 people

May 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

About this restaurant

Innovative
Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails

At Taste, origin matters. We first source our ingredients within a 200 mile radius, giving preference to Michigan vendors. This allows us to bring fresh, high quality components into the kitchen and to develop relationships with local farmers. We source our seafood direct-from-dock and rotate these selections based on quality and availability.

We are passionate about our food and our service. Our menu reflects the season and showcases our chef's ambition to build creative yet accessible dishes.

The perfect bite paired with the perfect sip can truly elevate any meal. We have carefully curated our wine list to accompany our cuisine. Taste's signature craft cocktail menu represents our ever expanding spirit selection and our dedication to using the freshest ingredients even in our drinks.

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International, Asian
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(734) 369-4241
Website
http://www.tastekitchena2.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Danny Van

Location
521 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Neighborhood
Ann Arbor
Cross street
East Liberty & Maynard
Parking details
Meter parking is available on the street outside of the restaurant, parking is also available at the Maynard/Thompson and the Washington Street parking structure. Parking in Ann Arbor is free on Sundays.**Liberty st closed on weekends until end of August 2020**
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP$10.00
leek / coconut milk / yellow curry / ginger
WARM OLIVES$5.00
cuquillo / manzanilla / gordal / fresno / guindilla
CHARCUTERIE$22.00
iberico / chorizo / brie / manchego / celery / fig / grilled baguette
SEAFOOD CEVICHE$20.00
octopus / scallop / hiramasa / ají amarillo leche de tigre / cilantro / plantain
SALMON BELLY SASHIMI$17.00
purple olive leche de tigre / apple salsa / roe / cilantro / furikake
WAGYU BEEF TARTARE$18.00
shallot / chive / piquillo jam / quail egg / grilled baguette

SMALL PLATES

ARUGULA & SPINACH SALAD$13.00
avocado / tomato / leek / parmesan / lemon-truffle vinaigrette
- add shrimp$12.00
- add salmon$16.00
CAESAR SALAD$12.00
romaine / radish / parmesan / panko / miso vinaigrette
- add shrimp$12.00
- add salmon$16.00
PATATAS BRAVAS$12.00
honey aïoli / fresno / paprika / fried egg
SALTED WHITEFISH FRITTERS$16.00
tomato / acevichada / jalapeño-cilantro emulsion / fennel
GAMBAS al AJILLO$19.00
tomato / garlic / fresno / guindillas / grilled baguette
STEAMED MUSHROOM DUMPLINGS$15.00
mushroom duxelle / ponzu / wonton / carrot / daikon

Medium Plates

Duck Confit$29.00
beluga lentil / carrot / apricot
Charred Octopus$24.00
chimichurri / sweet potato / broccolini
Wagyu Beef Pho$30.00
bean sprouts / rice noodles / thai basil
Vegan Laksa$24.00
rice noodles / tofu / taro / mushroom / baby bok choy / coconut milk / curry / herbs
- Add Shrimp$12.00
- Add Salmon$16.00
Diver Scallops$29.00
celeriac remoulade / lobster-ginger nage / black garlic / wakame
Shaking Beef$30.00
hanger steak / mixed greens / tomato / onion / jalapeño / citrus dressing
Poached Ora King Salmon$32.00
fennel / nori / apple / trout roe

Large Plates

Flank Steak$56.00
thai salsa verde / fingerling

Sides

Grilled Broccolini$5.00
lemon vinaigrette / shallot
Confit Fingerling Potato$5.00
sea salt
Sweet Potato$5.00
olive oil / chive

What 460 people are saying

Taste Kitchen reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.6Service
4.3Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

460 Reviews

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Catherine VIP
Chicago9 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 15, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent dinner choice! The food was inventive, delicious and beautiful. The menu offers lots of choices and portion sizes were generously proportional. Our only challenge was the noise level. The restaurant was nearly full and we struggled to hear our waiter and each other, but we will definitely return as we truly enjoyed our meal.
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Nigel
Detroit3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 2, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We had a fantastic dinner here last week, we started with a bowl of the butternut squash soup which was the best soup we have ever had. The beef tartare was delicious as well. Our entrees were the Berkshire pork which was incredibly flavorful and a bowl of the pho which was also fantastic. On a night where they were clearly understaffed, our waitress did a good job of taking care of us and we appreciated her efforts as she doubled as the bartender as well. My wife has dairy and gluten allergies and all the dishes we had were perfect for her. A really great experience.
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Annette VIP
Detroit14 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and wonderful service. Also very good wine selection.
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Sheri
Detroit1 review
5.0
Dined on February 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for husbands bday. Food was yummy as we split 3 apps and 2 dishes. We had a lot of food left over. Will go again- Loved!!
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A2diner VIP
Detroit138 reviews
4.0
Dined on January 9, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love Taste. And were disappointed in the menu change. We anticipated having the mussels, grilled salmon and monkfish, risotto appetizer. They have changed to a tapas style menu with many cold or warm, not hot, items. Odd to start in January. Everything was well prepared as can be expected from Taste yet not the full flavor we were accustomed to. Definitely healthy fare. Atmosphere and service remains top notch.
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David
Detroit3 reviews
5.0
Dined on December 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was exceptionally prepared. Proteins cooked to perfection. Everything was delicious.
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Marc VIP
Detroit41 reviews
5.0
Dined on November 20, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very good dinner and excellent wine list. The service was excellent
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Brice
San Francisco6 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 29, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The space can feel cramped on a busy night but it was a tad slow and made for perfect ambiance. The food is always incredible and I appreciate that the menu is updated frequently. The chef brings a really nice Vietnamese flair to the dishes. The broth with the mussels was SO good that we asked them to save it for us, which they happily did and sent some extra bread for dipping once we got home. Apparently this is a common request! Wife went with cod and I had the soft shell crab. The flavors accompanying the cod were strong enough to hold up against a red wine (Malbec, in this case) as the wife prefers reds but it can get tough to pair with lighter seafood. Server was the perfect amount of personable while giving us space to enjoy. Will make a point to come back soon!
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OpenTable Diner VIP
London1 review
2.0
Dined on July 30, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Overpriced and uneven temperatures in foods. High expectations but didn’t deliver a great experience. Not coming back
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 22, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a great place for dinner. One if my favorites.
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FAQs

Taste Kitchen offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (734) 369-4241.

Taste Kitchen is rated 4.5 stars by 460 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

May 11, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 1 time today

521 E. Liberty Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Additional information

Cross street
East Liberty & Maynard
Neighborhood
Ann Arbor
Hours of operation
Happy Hour Mon–Thu 4:30 pm–6:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Global, International, Asian
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Meter parking is available on the street outside of the restaurant, parking is also available at the Maynard/Thompson and the Washington Street parking structure. Parking in Ann Arbor is free on Sundays.**Liberty st closed on weekends until end of August 2020**
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Danny Van
Additional
Beer, BYO Wine, Cafe, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.tastekitchena2.com/
Phone number
(734) 369-4241

Taste Kitchen

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

STARTERS

BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP$10.00

WARM OLIVES$5.00

CHARCUTERIE$22.00

SEAFOOD CEVICHE$20.00

SALMON BELLY SASHIMI$17.00

WAGYU BEEF TARTARE$18.00

SMALL PLATES

ARUGULA & SPINACH SALAD$13.00

CAESAR SALAD$12.00

PATATAS BRAVAS$12.00

SALTED WHITEFISH FRITTERS$16.00

GAMBAS al AJILLO$19.00

STEAMED MUSHROOM DUMPLINGS$15.00

Medium Plates

Duck Confit$29.00

Charred Octopus$24.00

Wagyu Beef Pho$30.00

Vegan Laksa$24.00

Diver Scallops$29.00

Shaking Beef$30.00

Poached Ora King Salmon$32.00

Large Plates

Flank Steak$56.00

Sides

Grilled Broccolini$5.00

Confit Fingerling Potato$5.00

Sweet Potato$5.00

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