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Jim Brady's - Ann Arbor, Ann Arbor, MI

Jim Brady's - Ann Arbor

4.2
4.2
294 Reviews
$30 and under
American
​My Grandfather, Jim Brady, opened the original Diamond Jim Brady’s in 1954 on 7 Mile & Greenfield in Detroit. Along with my father, Tom Brady Sr., they spent their lives building relationships in our local communities by serving up the finest food and drinks with warm, authentic service. I am honored to carry on that tradition over 64 years later. Local People, serving Local Productsmade fresh every day in a place that has a relaxed, inviting atmosphere. Thank you for giving us the opportunity. -Tom Brady, Jr

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (734) 562-1954

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Neighborhood

    Ann Arbor

  • Cross street

    Located on Main Street, between Liberty and Washington

  • Parking details

    Street parking with a large public structure just around the block on Washington St.

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 294 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. PJ50

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Excellent service and good food.
  2. bobk

    Detroit

    104 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    104 reviews

    Dined on December 31, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service. Great drinks in a fun lively atmosphere.
  3. paulm

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 21, 2022

    overall2food4service4ambience1
    Food was well made and good. But the overall ambiance was awful. Horrible acoustics dominated the evening with an irritating din from other customers that detracted greatly from a good time. Was expecting a warm, comfortable vibe that you find at Brady's Bistro in Novi. Nothing could be more different than the setup at the AA location.
  4. Doug

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on December 13, 2022

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We were seated quickly and really enjoyed the professional service. Our waiter was also training a new employee that night, and she did a great job.
  5. Jeff

    Detroit

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place and great service. A gem in Ann Arbor.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Robyn the bartender was amazing! So helpful and attentive! Wonderful service!
  7. MorganK

    Detroit

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall3food2service1ambience4
    My server seemed like he had an attitude and did not want to be there. Didn't check on us, the bartender actually came and refilled our drinks and asked how we were doing. I understand if you're overwhelmed with tables but you don't have to be rude, you work in service. The food is ok, rather overpriced for what you get. Drinks are great though!
  8. KarenG

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    They do not have a side salad. Ordered soup and it came to the table cold. Burger was ordered med it came to the table rare and it was also cold with cold fries. Wait staff was not very friendly. Ordered the carrot cake, it was a thin piece of orange cake with so much warm frosting we had to scoop it to the side. We will not go back. The music was good but way too loud, it was hard to talk with out yelling.
  9. KimA

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Terrific ambiance and excellent food!
  10. MaureenC

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The staff is wonderful, very kind and relaxed. Even on game day, when its chaotic around them, they make you feel like you are the only table there!
  11. CeciliaK

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 13, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and perfect service. We will make this a regular stop in Ann Arbor
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Milwaukee

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a group of 7 on a football Saturday. The restaurant was busy and food took a while, but our waitress let us know ahead and was attentive to our table. Food was good and portions very good size!
  13. Vanessa

    Toronto

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2022

    overall3food2service4ambience5
    I’ve been coming to this restaurant since 2019. And sadly, every experience has gone downhill. Jim Brady’s AA gotten rid of good food on the menu. The apps have gotten too small. The salad selections are not great anymore. And I had a burger last night that was over cooked.
  14. Sofie

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The fish tacos and the Charlie Brown burger was amazing. Our server Anna was awesome and very helpful. Had a great time!
  15. JanineJ

    Newcastle

    5 reviews

    3.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 28, 2022

    overall3food5service5ambience2
    Food was lovely but the restaurant was so noisy we literally couldn’t hear the person sat next to us. Music was really loud too which didn’t help. As I said food was good but not sure we’d return.
  16. Jennifers

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 15, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere post-game! and despite the place being packed, service was good.
  17. JAYE

    Tampa

    10 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on October 13, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience4
    I was disappointed in my visit this time. They changed the cheese board and the customer service wasn’t the best at all.
  18. LarsP

    Washington DC

    21 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on September 24, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    Mediocre food and drink. Cold food and very salty. Disappointing as it is an Ann Arbor staple. Food took forever, apps and salads came out with entrees and the fish was overcooked.
  19. Helenh

    New England

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 21, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our family of 3 had the most amazing dinner! We were not actually expecting anything so amazing from what we thought was a typical burger joint. The Brussels sprouts were the best we’ve ever had, the burgers fantastic, fish tacos OUT OF THIS WORLD, and the chocolate dessert was truly, again, the best we’ve ever had. This was all served up by the nicest, helpful, easy going waiter. And I accidentally left my credit card at the table and he ran down the street to find us to give it back to me. We loved everything about our experience there.
  20. DougT

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 20, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent service, good food. need to get to 50 characters.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 19, 2022

    overall2food2service3ambience3
    Not a great dinner, 3 people, 3 dinners and one appetizer. Drinks are small pours, martini in a small coupe glass, rocks gin didn’t even cover half of the ice. Tuna appetizer was good. Steak dinner was medium not medium rare, green beans were very good. Hamburger was the best dinner medium rare & great. Whitefish was disappointing, scampi sauce was thick like a moray sauce, pesto pasta was very dry. Will not go back.
  22. JLCampy

    New England

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience3
    Best thing about Jim Brady's is the beer & cocktail list; they have a great selection of very creative cocktails and a solid craft beer list. The appetizers, sandwich/burger, and entrée choices are excellent. I ordered the Bad Axe Burger medium; it was cooked perfectly and very juicy. My husband ordered the Charlie Brown; it was similarly cooked as requested and flavorful. My daughter ordered the Rigatoni. She enjoyed her meal as well and actually took part of it home, i.e., the portion size was very large. Prior to dinner we started with the whipped Ricotta + Bread and crisp Brussel sprouts; both were amazingly good. We were seated promptly for our 6 pm reservation. The restaurant has TVs on the walls which were playing various college football games while we there. My family & I didn't mind the background noise from the TVs, but I mention this in case you're looking for a quiet more "intimate" dining experience. The sound wasn't too loud, but the vibe is more "sports bar" energy than quiet & reserved.
  23. MarkD

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food and service was excellent. I will go back there.
  24. KathyB

    Detroit

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. We had fish tacos and Cesar salad. Good craft beer selection also
  25. TerriF

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2022

    overall2food2service1ambience4
    Waitress was slow and in a horrible mood. We all had indigestion and stomach aches.
  26. Goodfoodlover

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We love Jim Brady’s! Great food and service, good value and atmosphere. Our server Jackson was outstanding!
  27. Elainek535

    Grand Rapids

    12 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fabulous waitstaff. Gerry good food. Great spot for watching games.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 28, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Back to school dinner with my kids. Food was ok. Service was slow. I had to ask for silverware and refills. DO NOT GET THE FRENCH DIP. tasted like old overcooked lunch meat. It was bad. Other food was good though. The octopus appetizer is really tasty.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nika the waitress was great
  30. VegasLocal

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Celebrated my son’s birthday here. Party of 13 great food, reasonably priced!
  31. bdaydinner

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service, drinks, and food were all really good!
  32. AshburnLocal

    Washington DC

    18 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 20, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Good and service was good enough. Ladies rat
  33. Louise

    Detroit

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Pretty good place for American food. A little loud inside but they have outdoor seating that is first come first serve
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a great experience at Jim Brady’s last night. Excellent service, delicious food and reasonably priced drinks. We will be back soon!
  35. Royce84

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 15, 2022

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Good food .good service.overall a pleasant experience.
  36. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 8, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Happy hour was amazing
  37. FranM

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We had a group of 6 for dinner - food was excellent. Everyone enjoyed their meal. Was nice that we could make a reservation for a Saturday night dinner.
  38. NancyH

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Good food, especially the Brussels sprouts and excellent service!
  39. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 30, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience5
    The drinks were GREAT! However we came for dinner and the food was wholly unimpressive. Tuna Wontons were like the kitchen sink of asian ingredients on a crisp. The marinara for the rigatoni tasted like a can of stewed tomato with a huge dollop of herbed yet flavorless ricotta. We didn’t stay for dessert
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 21, 2022

    overall5food5service3ambience5
    Despite the tasteful selection of Motown, the music was about 10 decibels too loud

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Jim Brady's - Ann Arbor offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (734) 562-1954.

Jim Brady's - Ann Arbor is rated 4.2 stars by 294 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for Jim Brady's - Ann Arbor

209 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104-2105

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Located on Main Street, between Liberty and Washington

  • Neighborhood

    Ann Arbor

  • Hours of operation

    Mon–Thu 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat 10:00 am–11:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American, Contemporary American

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Street parking with a large public structure just around the block on Washington St.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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