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The Earle, Ann Arbor, MI

The Earle

4.8 (4023)
$50 and over
French
121 West Washington, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
  • Romantic
An award winning Ann Arbor institution since 1977, The Earle serves a rotating menu of fine Italian and French cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Selections include lamb chops, veal, beef tenderloin, salmon, duck breast, sea scallops and more. Live jazz plays Tuesday through Saturday in the dining room. The Earle's nationally recognized wine list (Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence) offers over 1,400 selections. Three private rooms are available and accommodate groups from 6 to 48.

If you have any questions or are interested in a party of 9 or larger, please call 734-994-0211.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Italian, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jason Buquet
  • Private party facilities
    The Earle offers three separate private dining rooms with seating for 6 to 30
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Ann Arbor
  • Cross street
    Ashley
  • Parking details
    Public parking is available nearby:1) Large public surface lot that occupies the entire city block, bounded by Huron, First, Washington and Ashley. Entrances are on Ashley (northbound) and First (southbound). This lot is "kitty-corner" from our entrance2) City parking structures 1/2 blocks west of The Earle and 1 1/2 blocks east of The Earle
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday we have solo performers (piano or guitar) that play from 8pm until 10pm.On Friday and Saturday we have a soft jazz trio (usually piano, bass and drums). The trio plays from 8:30pm until close. No cover anytime.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 4,023 people are saying

The Earle reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Overall

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Food

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Service

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Ambiance

  • Ann Arbor

    Best Value

  • Ann Arbor

    Hot spot

  • Ann Arbor

    Great for fine wines

  • Ann Arbor

    Good for special occasions

  • Ann Arbor

    Lively

  • Ann Arbor

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Earle is a cherished Ann Arbor gem, praised for its "outstanding kitchen" and "superb wine list." Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "amazing food," often featuring live jazz that enhances the charming "ambiance." Perfect for special occasions, The Earle consistently "never disappoints."
4,023 Reviews
  1. Chandra Montgomery

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Earle is a go-to for our celebrations and when we want a fancy meal. It's consistent and reliable. The wine list is extensive with a selection for all palates, and the menu has a variety to choose from, too. The service is always top notch.

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  2. David VIP

    Utah38 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A unique ambiance with great food, service, and music!

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  3. Greg

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, a great experience! Love the food, staff, music, and venue!

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  4. Ally

    Toledo / Northwest Ohio2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Our waitress was too “attentive”. We came with friends for a quiet evening. Our friends have a big problem that we were discussing and wanted to be left in peace to have dinner. Instead, our waitress was at our table every 5 minutes interrupting our conversation. At times we felt rushed and annoyed. I love the restaurant and this is my 7 time bringing friends for dinner, I feel like the service is starting to suffer with lack of training for the staff . We traveled 45 min to have dinner at the restaurant and wanted to have a nice evening with friends. And I felt rushed to eat and get out. We did not even finish our dinner and she already slept the dessert menu on the table. And then before we even finished our dessert, she brought the pill. I feel like the waitress we had definitely lacked training and good balance from being attentive and pushy.

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  5. Joseph

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food and drink quality, service and ambience with the jazz trio was excellent. The food took a bit long than expected to receive after ordering but they were quite busy and was not a significant issue.

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  6. Jeffrey VIP

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan54 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Once again, the professionals at The Earle made our evening a memorable and enjoyable one. This is a full-service restaurant. It has an outstanding kitchen, outstanding sommelier, outstanding wine selection, outstanding bar, and outstanding service. You really can't go wrong here. I recommend it without hesitation.

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  7. Joshua VIP

    Denver / Colorado24 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent meal, food was good. Highly recommend the sliders and the duck breast. We'd return.

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  8. Mary

    New York City1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    After living out-of-state for 25 years, we returned to The Earle last night for our 38th anniversary. It was every bit as wonderful as we remembered. We enjoyed bruschetta with a bottle of Bordeaux the sommelier chose for us based on our entree choices and under my maximum price. Both were amazing. We then were served Beef Bourguignon and Eggplant Involtini as entrees. Both exceeded expectations. The service was perfect: there whenever we needed them without hovering or pestering. The jazz trio was romantic, just the right volume to be heard clearly without impeding table conversation. This restaurant has not missed a beat. We will be back soon.

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  9. Daniel

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our favorite Ann Arbor restaurant. A hidden gem. I don't know what else to say.

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  10. Richard F

    Detroit / Eastern Michigan7 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on July 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent dinners and appreciated surprise birthday dessert. Tuna Nicoise was fabulous as was the linguine and shrimps. And the shared Calamari was delicious as always. Great pianist to set the mood, too.

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FAQs

The Earle offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (734) 994-0211.

The Earle is rated 4.8 stars by 4023 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 16 times today
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121 West Washington, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ashley
  • Neighborhood
    Ann Arbor
  • Hours of operation
    Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    French, Italian, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public parking is available nearby:1) Large public surface lot that occupies the entire city block, bounded by Huron, First, Washington and Ashley. Entrances are on Ashley (northbound) and First (southbound). This lot is "kitty-corner" from our entrance2) City parking structures 1/2 blocks west of The Earle and 1 1/2 blocks east of The Earle
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Carte Blanche, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jason Buquet
  • Entertainment
    Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday we have solo performers (piano or guitar) that play from 8pm until 10pm.On Friday and Saturday we have a soft jazz trio (usually piano, bass and drums). The trio plays from 8:30pm until close. No cover anytime.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Delivery & takeout
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