Zingerman's Roadhouse Menu 2026: American Comfort Food in Ann Arbor

Zingerman's Roadhouse serves elevated American comfort food with a strong emphasis on heritage recipes, local sourcing and artisan ingredients. Signature dishes include buttermilk fried chicken, slow-cooked stone-ground grits, macaroni and cheese, smoked brisket and ribs, shrimp and grits, and Great Lakes whitefish. Many items trace back to specific American regional traditions — Southern, Midwestern and Appalachian.

Zingerman's Roadhouse is a separate restaurant from the famous Zingerman's Delicatessen, but both are part of the Zingerman's Community of Businesses — a group of independent food businesses founded and operated in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Roadhouse opened in 2003 and focuses on full-service sit-down dining and American comfort food, while the Deli (founded 1982) specializes in sandwiches, cured meats and specialty groceries.

Zingerman's Roadhouse is located at 2501 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48103. It is a standalone, full-service restaurant with indoor and patio seating. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. Check the official website at zingermansroadhouse.com for current hours, reservation availability and any seasonal closures.

Yes. Zingerman's Roadhouse accepts reservations and reservations are strongly recommended for dinner and weekend brunch. Walk-ins are welcome when tables are available. Confirm current availability on the official website or by calling the restaurant directly.

Zingerman's Roadhouse mac and cheese is one of the restaurant's most celebrated dishes — a baked macaroni and cheese made with a blend of artisan cheeses and finished with a golden breadcrumb crust. It is available as a main course or as a side. The recipe has been featured in press coverage of the restaurant's emphasis on heritage American recipes made with premium, locally sourced ingredients.

Yes. Zingerman's Roadhouse serves breakfast and brunch with dishes including stone-ground grits bowls, buttermilk pancakes, biscuits and gravy, and chicken and waffles. Brunch hours are available on weekends. Confirm current breakfast hours on the official website as hours may change seasonally.

Zingerman's Roadhouse is distinguished by its commitment to sourcing and provenance — the restaurant traces specific ingredients back to heritage farms, heritage grain mills for grits, and artisan producers. The grits are made from heirloom-variety stone-ground corn; breads come from Zingerman's own Bakehouse. This sets it apart from most comfort food restaurants where sourcing transparency is limited. The Roadhouse also operates in the Zingerman's Community of Businesses model, which means it is a full-service, chef-driven restaurant — not a chain — with a consistent and evolving menu.

Yes. Zingerman's Roadhouse has a meaningful selection of vegetarian-friendly dishes, including the mac and cheese, stone-ground grits, pimento cheese, deviled eggs, fried green tomatoes, tomato bisque, grilled cheese, mashed potatoes, cornbread, coleslaw and most desserts. The menu's emphasis on vegetables and grains means several dishes can be ordered without meat. For specific allergen and dietary information, contact the restaurant directly.

Zingerman's Roadhouse is a full-service sit-down restaurant in the moderate ($$) price range by Ann Arbor standards. Because the restaurant does not publish a public digital menu with current pricing, specific prices are not listed here. Visit zingermansroadhouse.com or call the restaurant for current menu pricing before your visit.