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Aurora on the Lake, Commerce Twp, MI

Aurora on the Lake

4.6 (246)
$31 to $50
Italian
2323 Union Lake Rd, Commerce Twp, MI 48382-3553

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 83 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
A new chapter in lakeside dining unfolds at Aurora on the Lake. Set on the shores of Union Lake, we bring together authentic Italian cuisine with an elevated steakhouse experience. Formerly It's a Matter of Taste, we honor this cherished destination while introducing Aurora's renowned culinary excellence to Commerce Township. Our waterfront setting offers both intimate dining spaces and stunning areas for private events. Visit our deli counter for fresh ingredients and prepared specialties, or join us for an unforgettable meal where exceptional cuisine meets breathtaking views. Part of the Prime Concepts Detroit family of restaurants.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

Experiences

  • Wine Tasting by the Water

    $55.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Jul 21, 2025 only
    6:30 PM
    Strolling event with appetizers featuring world wine! 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Reservations welcomed in the restaurant after the event!

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What 246 people are saying

Aurora on the Lake reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Detroit / Eastern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Detroit

    Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Aurora on the Lake offers a stunning dining experience with its beautiful lakeside view and exquisite decor. The food is frequently praised as "delicious," with standout dishes like the Caesar salad and Chilean sea bass. Although some find the noise level high, the service is generally "outstanding."
246 Reviews
  1. Marilee VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food and ambience! Service was excellent as well

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  2. ARIE

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Set out at the terrace. Still very noise from other guests and the background music. Service was O.K. Availability of the waiter was not enough.

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  3. Joan

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    3.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    Great atmosphere. Distracted service, some food was good - some just ok. I hope they make it - we need a great spot in our area.

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  4. Alan

    Memphis / West Tennessee1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was amazing with the dining experience at Aurora on the Lake. Great food, great drinks, a beautiful view of the lake and we had an amazing waitress named Kayla.

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  5. Brad

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We made reservations a week in advance. We arrived just before our scheduled time. We were greeted warmly and seated immediately. Dave was our waiter. He did an amazing job. Even went to get the manager to answer some wine pairing questions he wasn’t sure of. Over all it was a fabulous experience. We will be back again. Thank you for a wonderful evening.

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  6. Lisa VIP

    Philadelphia County27 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful time to Aurora on the Lake! The waterfront location is beautiful and the food and service were fabulous.

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  7. mena

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Beautiful restaurant and food was excellent ! I definitely will be back

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  8. Brian

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was my wife’s 50 birthday. First time we were there, awesome they made her day feel very special and from the drinks to the food they hit every mark. Thank you
    Aurora on the LakeResponded 5 days ago
    We’re honored to have been part of your wife’s 50th birthday celebration. It’s wonderful that everything from the drinks to the food made the day memorable. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon!

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  9. Lisa VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, service and atmosphere! Disappointing that patio seating (which we specifically requested) was only available for large parties. The patio view of Union Lake is one of the biggest draws to that venue!
    Aurora on the LakeResponded 3 days ago
    We really appreciate your kind words about the food, service, and atmosphere. We know how much the lake view adds to the experience and truly value your feedback. Hopefully next time we can get you that perfect patio spot!

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  10. Laurent

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 1
    While I am glad for Aurora that they are busy, the noise level was cafeteria-like and most uncomfortable! Cocktails service took much longer than reasonable. Salads were ordered for 2 out of the 4 of us and served before appetizers. 3 appetizers were ordered at the same time but delivered at different times! The 3rd came 20 minutes after the first was served. I NEVER send anything back but the octopus was inedible due to toughness (I order octopus very often) and I did let the server take it away! We were told the kitchen and bar were understaffed. Training for boning Dover Soles should be better, to ensure consistency (both Soles we ordered were boned table side and quite butchered…). I would prefer the fish comes boned from the kitchen so it is more consistent, servers could spend more time giving attention to their tables, and the food would be hotter. One note: prices are insane! $27 for 6 raw oysters! $25 for octopus appetizer! I am willing to pay this as long as all is at the level! Hard to forgive when most is not… Third visit for dinner! A little worse each time! It’ll be difficult for me to consider going back!

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Aurora on the Lake is rated 4.6 stars by 246 OpenTable diners.

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  3. Detroit / Eastern Michigan
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  5. Commerce Township

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 83 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Aurora on the Lake

2323 Union Lake Rd, Commerce Twp, MI 48382-3553

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Commerce Township
  • Hours of operation
    Fri, Sat 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
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