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Restaurant Week is coming!
Join us the week of Feb. 20th-25th for exclusive specials!
The holidays are over. Now what? Really good deals, that’s what!
Join us for Ann Arbor’s Restaurant Week, and enjoy special deals on your Roadhouse favorites for lunch and dinner, February 20–25. The menu includes three courses of new exciting features along with dishes we are known for—our Southern Reuben, our smoked ribeye, our famous mac n’ cheese—all for less, all week long.
Be a part of the Roadhouse Team!
We are hiring for many positions!
At the Roadhouse, we take great pride in our staff. Every person we hire brings something very special to the team! We think YOU could bring something very special to the Roadhouse, too.
We are currently hiring for floor managers, bartenders, servers, event servers, bussers, hosts, dishwashers, line cooks, Roadshow sales, and a night cleaner. No matter what the position, our staff members earn competitive wages, have opportunities to earn benefits, and are encouraged to pursue all passions related to great food and great service. We'd love for you or someone you to know to be a part of our dynamic team!
Be Our Valentine?
Come share the love of good food, February 10th - 14th
What’s better than a hand-decorated box stuffed full of punny grocery store Valentine’s? A special dinner cooked just for you, of course!
Join us for a delicious celebration with a dinner package that includes everything from an appetizer to your choice of dessert. Consider this the grown-up version of the really good Valentine that came with candy on it—we’re inviting you to spend an evening with us, sharing in the love of good food. From all of us Roadies to you: Happy Valentine’s Day!
Update
We have reopened on tuesdays!
Dear Friends and Family,
From the bottom of our biscuits, thank you for your continued support and patience during our closures on Tuesdays. We are excited to announce that we will be reopening on Tuesdays starting November 23rd, and will resume our normal business hours.
Our updated restaurant hours are:
Mon-Thu 8am-9pm
Fri 8am-10pm
Sat 9am-10pm
Sun 9am-9pm
thank you so much for your continued support!
About
Zingerman’s Roadhouse
The seventh member of Zingerman’s Community of Businesses, located in Ann Arbor, Mich., the Roadhouse opened in 2003 with the vision of bringing really good American food to the community, using only the best available ingredients. The Roadhouse has worked hard to create its own truly unique food culture, transforming high-quality ingredients into traditional, full-flavored dishes. Even after years of studying American foodways, the Roadhouse is only beginning to fully understand and appreciate our country’s regional food microcultures and subcultures, and the professionals who preserve them.
about
Our food
With chef Bob Bennett at the helm of the kitchen, and our staff’s dedication to service, the Roadhouse draws in regulars from all over, whether they’re coming from right down the block or making sure to pop in during their annual visit to Ann Arbor. Our guests have their favorites on our menu, dishes they come back for, time and time again. Why are they favorites? Because we use the highest quality ingredients and traditional methods to make them delicious and authentic. By spending time with artisans, chefs, food experts and historians, we learn about the stories behind the food we make and the best way to serve them. We also listen to your stories and recommendations about the food you love best!
What menu offerings do we hear about the most Buttermilk Fried Chicken, award-winning Mac ‘n Cheese made with Martelli artisan pasta, NOLA Gumbo, Nashville Hot Chicken, Cornmeal Fried Catfish, full-flavored burgers, Grits n’ Bits Waffles, and Donut Sundaes are just a few Roadhouse specialties that people look forward to every time they dine with us. Beyond these tried-and-true dishes, the Roadhouse is also a destination for really good BBQ!
Whole-hog pit fire
Our BBQ
Our Pork
In an effort to reduce our carbon footprint, the Roadhouse collaborated with Bill and Paul to source their hogs from two farms in Michigan. One of the small farm’s owners, David Yoder, has been selling Niman Ranch hogs directly to the Roadhouse for over 12 years from Homer, MI. These pasture-raised Old English breeds are the animals we use exclusively for our whole- hog pit barbecue. Whether they are Brookshire, Duroc or Chester White breeds, the hogs are smoked slowly for 14 hours over oak, giving our pork intense flavor.
Dine with us
Reservations
Celebrating a special occasion with us? The Roadhouse can order a cake for you from Zingerman’s Bakehouse with 48 hours notice! Just give us a call at 734.663.3663. If you plan on bringing your own dessert, we do charge a dessert fee of $2.00 per person. For private parties, contact our Events Team.
Call Us
734-663-3663 (FOOD)
Visit Us
2501 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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Events
Special Events
Recognition
Awards
James Beard Finalist, Outstanding Hospitality 2020
James Beard Finalist, Outstanding Service 2019
James Beard Award, Best Chef Great Lakes 2011
Roadie Spotlight
Zingerman’s Staff
Meet the Team
The Roadhouse team is dedicated to providing the best service possible! We are a family here, and we are grateful for the opportunity to include you as part of our family. Our staff loves to serve you really good food and tell you the stories behind the food. Ask us about our favorites on the menu!
Bob Bennett
HEAD CHEF
Bob Bennett has been with Zingerman’s since 2002, and with the Roadhouse since it opened in 2003. Check that, since before it opened–he painted the walls of the restaurant, and has been here ever since. His dedication to the success of the Roadhouse is unparalleled. You can taste it in his food!
Lisa Schultz
RESTAURANT MANAGER
Lisa began working at Zingerman’s Roadhouse in 2004 as a server. Working her way up to become the Restaurant Manager in 2013, Lisa has played an integral role in creating the service culture of the Roadhouse. She has a passion for providing excellent service and a focus for helping the managers and staff be the best they can be everyday.
If you can
Give
Throughout the month of January, the Zingerman’s Community of Businesses is highlighting the incredible work of A Brighter Way, a local nonprofit organization determined to reduce recidivism in our community through a collection of programs and tools such as mentorship, advocacy, resource sharing, and support through community building.
Recidivism refers to when someone has been convicted of a crime and how likely it is for that individual to reoffend due to unsupportive environments and lack of opportunities. A Brighter Way works to establish a safe, inclusive community for them to get on track after returning from prison or jail so they can find a healthier, happier path for themselves and their loved ones.
Thank you for your support of A Brighter Way! Donations can be given online or as cash at many of our Zingerman’s businesses.
