Aurora on the Lake

Name: Aurora on the Lake
Address: 2323 Union Lake Rd, Commerce Twp, MI, United States, 48382-3553
Telephone: (248) 360-6650
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (228)

$31 to $50

Italian

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

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2 people

Jul 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 65 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.

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
(248) 360-6650
Website
http://www.auroraitaliana.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
2323 Union Lake Rd, Commerce Twp, MI 48382-3553
Neighborhood
Commerce Township
Parking details
None

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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Fritto Misto$20.00
crispy fried calamari, shrimp, zucchini, peppadew peppers, ammoglio
Sausage & Peppers$18.00
italian sausage, hungarian hot peppers, fresno pepper tomato sauce, rosemary
Arancini Primavera$15.00
peas & mozzarella saffron risotto balls, parmesan, fresh tomato sauce, evoo
Burrata al Pesto$19.00
d.o.p burrata, cherry tomatoes, toasted bread, balsamic reduction, fresh basil
Shrimp Diavola$21.00
sautéed jumbo tiger shrimp, spicy diavola sauce, crostini
Meatball Siciliano$18.00
house-made prime beef and veal meatball, tomato basil sauce, mornay
Soup of the Day$9.00
made fresh daily, inspired by seasonal ingredients

Salads

Rainbow$18.00
heirloom beets, orange segments, cherry tomatoes, goat cheese, creamy orange dressing
Aurora$18.00
baby romaine, ceci beans, salami, mozzarella, roasted peppers, beets marinated olives, lemon vinaigrette
Cesare$17.00
traditional caesar salad

Pasta

All pasta made fresh in-house | Gluten-free available

Pasta Carbone$27.00
fresh pasta, spicy vodka sauce
Fruitti di Mare$37.00
fresh linguine tossed with shrimp, mussels, baby clams, calamari, fresh herbs, chili peppers, evoo, toasted bread crumbs
Truffle Risotto$29.00
wild mushrooms, shallots, parmigiano reggiano, truffle oil
Tagliatelle Bolognese$25.00
house-made veal & beef bolognese sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo$34.00
cream, butter, parmigiano reggiano
Rigatoni al Bosco$38.00
tenderloin tips, wild mushroom, truffle demi glace, cream sauce

Bistecca | Steaks

All steaks are a la carte. All steaks are USDA Prime cuts served with sizzling signature zip sauce.

8oz Filet$49.00
12oz Filet$69.00
18oz Ribeye$79.00
14oz New York Strip$69.00

Mare | Sea

Salmone Scampi$32.00
Pan-seared Faroe Island salmon fillet, traditional scampi sauce
Whitefish Siciliano$29.00
Fresh lake superior whitefish, lightly breaded & oven baked, ammoglio, evoo
Branzino Alla Griglia$49.00
Grilled Mediterranean sea bass, fresh lemon, evoo

Piatti | Plates

Pollo Limone$28.00
Sautéed organic chicken, lemon, capers, artichoke, white wine
Pollo Parmigiana$30.00
Lightly breaded organic chicken, havarti, tomatoes, parmigiano cheese
Veal Limone$35.00
Lemon, butter, white wine

Contorni | Sides

Patate Fritte$11.00
Hand cut truffle parmesan fries
Caramelized Baby Carrots$9.00
Brown sugar, butter, grand marnier liqueur
Brussels Sprouts$11.00
Butter, garlic
Corn Dolce$11.00
Sweet corn, butter, parmigiano
Mashed Potatoes$8.00
Yukon potatoes, grated parmesan, maldon salt
Patate$8.00
Crispy fries

What 228 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

Noise • Moderate

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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 beautiful setting with "exceptional service" and "delicious food." Diners appreciate the "lovely view" of Union Lake and the "great atmosphere." Highlights include the "tableside Caesar salad" and the "Chilean sea bass." While noise levels can be high, the overall dining experience is worth a visit.

228 Reviews

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shari
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I had a great experience. Izzy was my waitress and she made the experience fun. The manager was kind and she ensured i had a great bday celebration.
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Gerald
Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews
3.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We enjoyed our time spent at Arora. The Arora salad is delicious.
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Jacob
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
David was wonderful and the Caesar salad he made for us was perfection.
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Judy
Detroit / Eastern Michigan8 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Overall we had a wonderful experience. The food was great and the ambiance was exquisite, you can’t beat the view and the interior decor is really beautiful. The wait staff could be more professional, they over checked on us, we felt pressure to order. The other constructive criticism would be to train the people pouring the water not to touch the glass with the pitcher. They all did it so it’s not one person. When you touch one persons glass with a pitcher, you are contaminating every glass you touch. Continuing on a positive note, I rarely give 5 Star Ratings.
Aurora on the LakeResponded 2 days ago
We’re delighted that you enjoyed the food, ambiance, and the stunning view. We also truly appreciate your constructive comments. We’ll be addressing these points with our team to ensure a more comfortable and professional experience next time. And thank you for the 5-star rating your support means a lot to us! We look forward to welcoming you back soon.
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kayla
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
the buffet was amazing biggest prawns I have ever seen! fireworks were also great.
Aurora on the LakeResponded 2 days ago
Thank you for the awesome feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed the buffet those prawns are something special! And we're happy the fireworks added to the fun. Hope to see you again soon for another unforgettable night!
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Cassandra
Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
The event was very nice , I look forward to next year
Aurora on the LakeResponded 4 days ago
Cassandra, thanks for joining us! We’re glad you enjoyed the event and look forward to seeing you again next year.
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Karon
Tampa / Central Florida West7 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
In terms of noise, I would say outside dining was somewhat noisy. Dover Sole, steaks and pasta were all well prepared
Aurora on the LakeResponded 2 days ago
Our team takes pride in preparing every dish with care. Thanks for dining with us and for sharing your thoughts on the outdoor atmosphere.
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Susan VIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan36 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 1, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was just ok. 2 people had Veal Limone, & it was tough. Our server was excellent. Always available but not overly in your face. Responded to all questions& problems promptly. The ambience was lovely. Liked the way the wait staff is dressed. The view of the lake was wonderful.
Aurora on the LakeResponded 2 days ago
Hi Susan, thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're sorry to hear the Veal Limone wasn't up to par, but we're thrilled you enjoyed the service and ambience. Thank you for dining with us at Aurora On The Lake.
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Lilly
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
2.0
Dined on June 29, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
My husband and I came to Aurora to celebrate our 2 year wedding anniversary. When I made the reservation I had requested the patio which was the main reason we came to this restaurant. When we arrive the hostess took us to our table which was in the main dining room and never acknowledged our initial request to sit outside. When I brought it to her attention she claimed that the patio is never guaranteed which I can understand however, there were multiple open tables on the patio and she never initially acknowledged how we were unable to sit at our requested seat prior to seating us. The hostess did not relay to our server that we were celebrating anything nor did our server ask us when he introduced himself. My husband and I have dined and multiple fine dining restaurants and typically the service, acknowledgement of special occasions and guest experience is prioritized. We did not experience this at Aurora. We informed our server of our anniversary and he offered a complementary dessert however, by that time we had already finished our dessert and politely declined. The food was delicious! The steak bites were a little over cooked but besides that we had no complaints food wise.
Aurora on the LakeResponded 4 days ago
Thank you for spending your anniversary with us and for taking the time to leave such a detailed review. We’re glad to hear the food met your expectations, but it’s disappointing to learn that your seating request and special occasion weren’t acknowledged in the way they should have been. These details matter, especially on a night worth celebrating. Your feedback is valuable and has been shared with our team as we continue to refine both our communication and service. We hope there’s a chance to make a better impression on a future visit.
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Yassir
Detroit / Eastern Michigan4 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was good……………::.:…………………….::………………………………………………….
Aurora on the LakeResponded on July 1, 2025
Hi Yassir, thank you for your positive feedback! We're thrilled that you had a good experience at Aurora On The Lake.
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Aurora on the Lake is rated 4.6 stars by 228 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 9, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 65 times today

Experiences are available.

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

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

Website
http://www.auroraitaliana.com/
Phone number
(248) 360-6650

Aurora on the Lake

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Wine Tasting by the Water

Appetizers

Fritto Misto$20.00

Sausage & Peppers$18.00

Arancini Primavera$15.00

Burrata al Pesto$19.00

Shrimp Diavola$21.00

Meatball Siciliano$18.00

Soup of the Day$9.00

Salads

Rainbow$18.00

Aurora$18.00

Cesare$17.00

Pasta

Pasta Carbone$27.00

Fruitti di Mare$37.00

Truffle Risotto$29.00

Tagliatelle Bolognese$25.00

Fettuccine Alfredo$34.00

Rigatoni al Bosco$38.00

Bistecca | Steaks

8oz Filet$49.00

12oz Filet$69.00

18oz Ribeye$79.00

14oz New York Strip$69.00

Mare | Sea

Salmone Scampi$32.00

Whitefish Siciliano$29.00

Branzino Alla Griglia$49.00

Piatti | Plates

Pollo Limone$28.00

Pollo Parmigiana$30.00

Veal Limone$35.00

Contorni | Sides

Patate Fritte$11.00

Caramelized Baby Carrots$9.00

Brussels Sprouts$11.00

Corn Dolce$11.00

Mashed Potatoes$8.00

Patate$8.00

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