Jim Brady's - Ann Arbor

Name: Jim Brady's - Ann Arbor
Address: 209 S Main St, Ann Arbor, MI, United States, 48104-2105
Telephone: (734) 562-1954
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.2

4.2

294 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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

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(734) 562-1954

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
Website
http://www.jimbradysdetroit.com/ann-arbor.html
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual

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

Popular dishes

Crispy Brussels$12.00
flash-fried brussel sprouts, toasted pecans, dried cherries & cherry maple vinaigrette
Cheese Board$15.00
chef's selection of 3 cheeses, pickled vegetables, preserves, artisan toast & fruit
Spanish Octopus$15.00
spanish octopus, romesco, salsa verde, baby arugula & garlic aioli
Chicken Kabobs$12.00
paprika-citrus marinated chicken thighs, smoked garbanzo bean purée, salsa verde & charred orange wedge
Tuna Wonton Bites$14.00
soy-ginper marinated ahi tuna, kimchi, wasabi pea dust, jalapeños, cilantro, scallions & yum yum sauce
Korean Short Ribs$15.00
kimchi, kalbi oyster sauce & scallions

Two Handers

add side Caesar salad for $5

Diamond Jim Brady's Special Sandwich$13.00
The original burger that made us famous at 7 Mile & Greenfield! Cooked to order & served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onions & seasoned fries
The Original Bad Axe Burger$17.00
applewood smoked bacon, crispy onion straws, smoked gouda & finished with a maple bourbon sauce served with seasoned fries
Charlie Brown$15.00
1960's Chuck "Charlie Brown" Walton, known regular & originator of Detroit's first & still the best, swiss & bacon burger, served with lettuce, tomato, pickles, red onions & seasoned fries
Impossible™ Meatball Sub$19.00
Impossible meatballs with marinara, garlic oil balsamic reduction & vegan mozzarella served on an italian sub bun & seasoned fries
Motor City Cuban$17.00
herb roasted pork loin, Dearborn ham, Michigan fontina, McClure's garlic pickle, & Austin Brothers brown ale mustard served on toasted artisan bread with Better Made pork rinds
Mahi Fish Tacos$18.00
beer-battered mahi, crispy noodle slaw, fresh pico, cotija cheese, cilantro sour cream served in warm flour tortillas with grilled elote salad
The Colonel$16.00
fried chicken thigh, sambal aioli, shredded romaine, McClure's garlic pickles on a toasted sesame seed bun served with crispy seasoned fries
French Dip$17.00
sliced sirloin, swiss cheese & horseradish sauce served on a toasted baguette with black pepper au jus & seasoned fries

Soups & Salads

add to any salad: grilled chicken $5, grilled steak $6, grilled salmon $7

7 Mile Caesar$12.00
classic Brady family Caesar dressing recipe from 1954 with fresh baked croutons & shredded hard cheeses
Santa Fe Salad$14.00
romaine, black beans, grilled corn, pickled baby peppers, avocado, tomato, cucumber, red onion & cotija cheese topped with our chipotle ranch
The Dirty Martini$13.00
romaine ribbons, queen olive tapenade, roasted red peppers, curled crouton & crumbled gorgonzola served with a gin & vermouth vinaigrette
Roasted Carrot & Avocado Salad$13.00
grilled carrots, pickled carrots, pumpkin seeds, grilled feta, pickled red onion, avocado & baby arugula served with an coriander vinaigrette
Jim Brady's Chili
A Theresa Watkins inspired classic from back in 1954!
- Cup$6.00
Soup du Jour
Ask your server which of our world class soups we are serving today!
- Cup$6.00

Entrées

add side Caesar salad for $5

Chef's Fresh Catch
seasonal fresh catch served with seasonal accouterments
- MKT Price
Chef's Market Cut Steak
revolving cuts prepared with seasonal accouterments
- MKT Price
Seared & Roasted Salmon$25.00
roasted salmon served with charred rapini, celery root-yogurt purée, balsamic reduction & charred lemon wedge
Braised Short Ribs$32.00
braised short ribs served with root vegetable purée, mirepoix relish & bone marrow butter
Rigatoni$23.00
house made italian sausage, rigatoni pasta, pepper ragout, oven roasted tomato, charred red onion & garlic-herb ricotta
Grilled Mushroom Pappardelle$21.00
pappardelle pasta with a blend of wild mushrooms, grilled goat cheese, balsamic braised red onion, arugula & garlic bread crumb
Fish & Chips$19.00
beer-battered haddock, served with roasted steak-cut potatoes, crispy noodle slaw & citrus-dill tartar

What 294 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.2

4.2 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.4Service
4Ambience
3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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PJ
PJ50
Detroit
4 reviews
4.0
4 reviews
Dined on January 1, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience4
Excellent service and good food.
b
bobk
Detroit
104 reviews
vip
5.0
104 reviews
Dined on December 31, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service. Great drinks in a fun lively atmosphere.
p
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.
D
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.
J
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.
OT
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!
MK
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!
KG
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.
KA
KimA
Detroit
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on November 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Terrific ambiance and excellent food!
MC
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!
CK
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
OT
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!
V
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.
S
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!
JJ
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.
J
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.
JA
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.
LP
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.
H
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.
DT
DougT
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent service, good food. need to get to 50 characters.
OT
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.
JL
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.
MD
MarkD
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food and service was excellent. I will go back there.
KB
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
TF
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.
G
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!
E
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.
OT
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.
OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 25, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nika the waitress was great
VL
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!
b
bdaydinner
San Francisco
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on August 22, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Service, drinks, and food were all really good!
AL
AshburnLocal
Washington DC
18 reviews
vip
3.0
18 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2022
overall3food3service4ambience4
Good and service was good enough. Ladies rat
L
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
OT
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!
R
Royce84
Detroit
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 15, 2022
overall4food4service5ambience4
Good food .good service.overall a pleasant experience.
OT
OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 8, 2022
overall5food5service5ambience5
Happy hour was amazing
FM
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.
NH
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!
OT
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
OT
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

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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.

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This restaurant is permanently closed.

Order delivery or takeout

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(734) 562-1954

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

Website
http://www.jimbradysdetroit.com/ann-arbor.html
Phone number
(734) 562-1954

Jim Brady's - Ann Arbor

Permanently Closed

Order delivery or takeout

Takeout

Additional information

Mahi Fish Tacos

Fish & Chips

Cheese Board

Appetizers

Crispy Brussels$12.00

Cheese Board$15.00

Spanish Octopus$15.00

Chicken Kabobs$12.00

Tuna Wonton Bites$14.00

Korean Short Ribs$15.00

Two Handers

Diamond Jim Brady's Special Sandwich$13.00

The Original Bad Axe Burger$17.00

Charlie Brown$15.00

Impossible™ Meatball Sub$19.00

Motor City Cuban$17.00

Mahi Fish Tacos$18.00

The Colonel$16.00

French Dip$17.00

Soups & Salads

7 Mile Caesar$12.00

Santa Fe Salad$14.00

The Dirty Martini$13.00

Roasted Carrot & Avocado Salad$13.00

Jim Brady's Chili

Soup du Jour

Entrées

Chef's Fresh Catch

Chef's Market Cut Steak

Seared & Roasted Salmon$25.00

Braised Short Ribs$32.00

Rigatoni$23.00

Grilled Mushroom Pappardelle$21.00

Fish & Chips$19.00

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