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Roadhouse Park is Open!
The best place to eat outside in A2!
The Roadhouse is excited to announce the reopening of Roadhouse Park! Enjoy any of our classic Roadhouse favorites from the special Park menu, including our buttermilk fried chicken, creamy mac and cheese, tender pit-smoked BBQ, and more. Don't forget to try some of our sensational spring sippers as well while you visit, such our house-made sangria, mouthwatering margaritas, or our selection of wine, beer and seltzers. All are welcome, including dogs, no reservations needed!
We Roadies are so excited to have a beautiful outdoor space for you to be able to dine with us in a safe way! See you at the Park!
Zingerman's Roadshow
What is that giant teapot attached to the Roadhouse?!!
The "teapot" is Zingerman's Roadshow, a vintage Spartan trailer that has been serving our fabulous Zingerman's Coffee and to-go food since 2004! It is so easy, all you have to do is call us or order online, then drive right up to the Roadshow window to pick-up your order! There is also a walk-up window behind the trailer, and we have curbside pick-up available if you prefer to not drive up to the Roadshow.
Our Feast for Home Menu
Host a summer cookout with Zingerman’s Roadhouse!
Whether you’re breaking in your backyard with all of your friends, family and neighbors, or hosting an intimate, informal hang with your closest pals, our pitmasters can do all the cooking for your party!
Let us cook up a cookout that people will be talking about all summer. Choose your ideal mix of Roadhouse favorites like buttermilk fried chicken, pit-smoked ribs, Roadhouse mac and cheese, bacon-braised greens, and, of course, Ari’s pimento cheese.
Pick-up from Zingerman's Roadshow or any of our curbside spots is available. Need serving ware and disposable utensils? We've got you covered! Place your order online or give us a call for more information: 734.663.3663 (FOOD).
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Safety
COVID-19 Update
Dear Friends and Family,
From the bottom of our biscuits, thank you for your continued support and patience this year. Our dining room is OPEN for service, and we are seating up to 50% capacity, or 100 people.
We are happy to announce that we are updating COVID guidelines at the Roadhouse as of June 1st, per MDHHS requirements. We do want to make sure your dining experience is enjoyable. We want you to know that we will be putting the safety of you, your family, and our staff first. Please take note of the following, and we look forward to seeing you very soon!
Our updated restaurant hours will be:
Mon-Thu 8am-9pm
Fri 8am-10pm
Sat 9am-10pm
Sun 9am-9pm
Please continue to wear a mask inside the Roadhouse unless you fall into one of these categories:
- Fully vaccinated.
- Younger than 2 years old.
- Cannot medically tolerate a face mask.
- While eating or drinking.
- You need to temporarily remove a face mask for identification purposes.
- You are communicating with someone who is deaf, deafblind, or hard of hearing and whose ability to see the mouth is essential to communication.
We no longer:
- Have a limit on party sizes when you make a reservation. For parties of 16 or more, please inquire with Roadhouse Catering at [email protected]s.com
- Social distancing is no longer a requirement, and our tables may be closer than 6 feet apart.
- We will no longer take guest temperatures. Our staff will continue to have their temperatures checked.
A few things that remain the same for now:
- Our staff will continue to wear masks at all times.
- We will continue to seat our dining room at 50% capacity.
- We do ask that you wait outside to be seated.
- We will continue to collect information for contact tracing.
Thank you so much for your continued patience, and we look forward to seeing you all soon!
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.
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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
In 2004, we welcomed BBQ pitmaster Ed Mitchell from Raleigh, North Carolina to help us design and build our 13-foot BBQ pit, located just outside the restaurant. Ed taught us the secrets to really good whole-hog Eastern North Carolina BBQ. His invaluable training has been passed along to continue in the hands of our current pitmaster, who continues to smoke the tender, full-flavored pork and beef we proudly serve. Many of our guests say it’s the best BBQ they’ve ever had!
Our Pork
The quality of the pork we bring in at the Roadhouse takes the flavor of our BBQ to a much higher level, and matches the traditional style we prepare it with. The story of our pork begins with Niman Ranch. Bill Niman and Paul Willis started up the pork division of Niman Ranch in 1994 with a mission to raise livestock traditionally, humanely and sustainably to produce the finest tasting meat in the world. We purchase our spare ribs from Niman Ranch because we prioritize high-quality ingredients. According to Iowa hog farmer Rex Thompson, “[Niman Ranch is] helping the small farmer be able to compete and stay in business. That has a trickle-down effect that keeps kids in a community, and then it helps the community with schools and businesses.”
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.
8am – 8pm
Saturday & Sunday
9am – 8pm
Call Us
734-663-3663 (FOOD)
Visit Us
2501 Jackson Ave., Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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Events
Special Events
Ann Arbor Cars & Coffee
Ann Arbor Cars & Coffee
Join us at the Roadhouse for beautiful cars & really good coffee! Every third Saturday of the month 7:30am Zingerman’s Roadhouse parking lot Do you love cars? How about really good coffee? Then stop on by the Roadhouse parking lot every third Saturday morning ...
The Peach Truck is Coming to the Roadhouse!
The Peach Truck is Coming to the Roadhouse!
The best peaches in the world are coming to Ann Arbor! Friday, July 2nd & Friday, July 30th 3:00pm-4:30pm Zingerman’s Roadhouse parking lot It’s official! We are a Tour Stop on The Peach Truck Tour this summer! We can’t wait to be your stop for t...
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.
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