Venue by 4M

I recently booked Venue by 4M for my team's office party, and it was a great experience with a few areas for improvement. I chose this place based on a friend's recommendation, and it definitely lived up to the hype. The venue was perfect for our gathering of 30 people, and the staff did an excellent job accommodating us.Since it was the day before a holiday and the restaurant had been closed earlier in the day, we planned the event the same morning. Despite the short notice, the staff was incredibly flexible and made the entire process seamless. They even assured me over the phone that we could take our time without feeling rushed, which was a thoughtful touch.The restaurant has a unique charm, as it's a former grocery store that's been transformed into a modern, art-inspired space. The vibe is fantastic--sleek, clean, and inviting, with beautiful artwork and thoughtful design elements throughout. One of my favorite features was the large windows, which allowed us to enjoy the stunning sunset while we dined and socialized. It created the perfect atmosphere for our gathering.We came in for a happy hour gathering, and while the overall experience was pleasant, the food was just okay and could definitely be improved. We only tried their happy hour menu, so I can't speak to their main menu yet, but I'm hoping for a more flavorful experience when I return to explore it.Our server was attentive, friendly, and regularly checked on our large group to ensure everything was going smoothly. The appetizers were fresh and flavorful, but I feel the drink menu could use some improvement. I tried the Tropical Thunder, and while the name and description suggested a bold, strong cocktail, it was much sweeter than expected. A better balance of flavors would have elevated the experience.The bread with olive oil was simple yet flavorful, and the chips paired with different dips added a fun variety to the meal. Chimichurri offered a refreshing, tangy twist. The fried calamari was perfectly crispy, while the pizza brought a comforting and satisfying touch. Brussels sprouts chips was so crispy and full of flavor. The rosemary table spread added an aromatic elegance to the experience, and the chicken wings we had were served in different flavors, each one bursting with its own unique taste.One feature I truly appreciated is that Venue by 4M doubles as a rentable workspace. They offer open desks, conference rooms, and video conferencing setups, making it a great spot for professionals. Additionally, the ample parking space adds to the convenience of hosting events here.With its welcoming atmosphere, diverse themed menu options (including American, Asian, and Mexican), and versatile offerings, this venue is an excellent choice for both gatherings and work-related needs. I'll definitely return to explore their main menu and see how their bar offerings evolve. Overall, a great experience that has the potential to be even better!

My 2,000th review and last review of 2024 goes to Venue by 4M! I've mostly known this space as Lucky's Supermarket or "that new co-working place." I didn't realize they had full blown restaurant operations!It's helmed by Executive Chef Thad Gillies ...who is most recently from Logan - which we loved loved before it closed, so I had high hopes.We specifically came for their sunday jazz brunch - stellar idea and execution! I'm sure someone with a good ear with sound would say that the acoustics aren't perfect for live music but you know what, I'm not the sound expert. You can be asked to be seated a little further away if you do want to be able to hear your dining companions better though. For food - I couldn't really decide, I really wanted the Biscuits and Gravy but ALSo the porchetta hash..so I made it work by ordering the Porchetta hash, choosing biscuits as my "bread" on the side & adding an order of the sausage gravy ($5). Flavors were good! The hash got a little soggy texture wise with the soft porchetta, so I went home and airfry-ed my leftovers and saw great success! No notes on the biscuits and gravy - I'll probably order that as my main next time. Diamond, our server, was fantastic! Perfect balance of attentive while still giving our large group some time to settle in and chat. She also split the bill easily for us which is always always appreciated! I'll be back to check out their happy hour as well as dinner sometime!

So this more of a review for 4M than venue necessarily but they do have a number of interrelated ventures. I've been staying in the townhomes from time to time and I really like it. Affordable, easy, and a clean space. Much cheaper than hotels in the area and I think it's just as comfortable. The 4M Team is also very pleasant and easy to deal with, and quick to respond as well. The WiFi is good, the beds are comfortable, the common areas are nice, etc. The townhomes are in a great location and walkable to the stadium and downtown. If I had any complaints, it would be:-imo the common areas should be totally serviced. It hasn't been an issue, but I'd be pretty pissed if someone trashed the kitchen and didn't clean it up, or if someone never took out the trash or ran the dishwasher. -the freezer space is incredibly limited. Not sure what the best solution for this would be tbh-there could definitely be more kitchen supplies. I believe the townhomes are intended for mid-length stays and it's odd to not have some basics like a colander. Overall, a great place to stay. Would continue coming back

Had a blast here coming to celebrate a friends' birthday recently. There were about 15 of us that came in for brunch on a Saturday morning. I ordered the eggs in purgatory was basically a shakshuka (poached, jammy eggs in a tomato-based sauce) that came with toast. I was able to swap my toast for zucchini bread free of charge. This was so tasty! Highly recommend the zucchini bread. It came with a bit of butter and jam on the side. The main dish was also delicious. The venue itself is beautiful and so spacious. Our server was friendly. Will definitely be back!

Over priced not so tasty foods and drinks .Pizza sauce is terrible. Shrimp in a soup had an unpleasant taste as well. The waiter was excellent . Dry clean inside and Spacious but would not go back with a meal voucher.

On busy weekends in Ann Arbor like football and graduation, we always seek out a restaurant that has parking. We were a large group so that can accommodate us. It is a large open space with cool lighting. Started off with appetizers we shared and they were good. My mushroom ragu was delicious but truly petite and small. It is nice that the menu on the website shows the size of the pasta dishes. The buttermilk fried cauliflower sandwich was excellent! Our other dishes were very good. Service was friendly and efficient. The menu is a little pricey. If you need to split the check, they can do it easily. We'll be back!

Venue is now our go-to place for great food. The service is impeccable, the atmosphere is Modern and clean. The chef, staff and owners are truly in it for the love of food and service. We've been here three or four times since my last review. Took our 15-yo niece for the amazing pizza. Met friends for happy hour, and we like to meet for an easy weeknight dinner or take our friends to impress. Venue has it all. Great concept for co-working, events and dining. Tropical Thunder cocktail is my favorite!! Spicy yet refreshing.

This review is specifically after going to one of their Jazz Brunches today, but overall it's my third time visiting Venue. It's been a little hard for me to get a read on the place overall (feels a little bit like they're still finding their identity), but I had a very enjoyable time with brunch today! I was a single walk in around 11:15am, and definitely no issue getting seated. I was one of maybe 3 or 4 tables there, but it's a huge space with a large capacity overall. Granted it's the Sunday after a big snow/windstorm Friday/Saturday, which may have contributed to not many people being there. The brunch menu specifically feels travel inspired, with dishes like croque madame, chilaquiles, shrimp & grits, and I saw an Indonesian rice cake dessert on the menu. Of course they also have American brunch classics like chicken & waffles, avocado toast, hashes, etc. I ended up getting the Croque Madame sandwich, and the server asked if I'd like fries with that so I said yes (I think it was an upcharge though not sure), and a Mimosa flight, which lets you pick 3 juices. I did orange, passionfruit, and mango. The Croque Madame sandwich was very good, super rich and very filling. It's beautifully presented, and the plate it comes on is heated up. It had this warm melty cheese and sauce, good ham that they did not skimp on, and I think a mustard which cut through the creaminess a bit. The sourdough bread managed to retain some crispness too, adding texture to each bite. Fries were fairly average - not bad but not really anything special. I would have skipped them if I knew how filling the sandwich would be. I would describe them as McDonald's like, but less salty (which is a good thing). Mimosa flight was also ok. The amount in the 3 pours looked to be a bit more than what one normal mimosa probably would be. I think the orange (standard) juice one was my favorite but I liked the passionfruit as well. I'm kinda a lightweight these days but I did definitely feel the alcohol. Finally, the jazz! This definitely elevated the meal, as it was live music, mostly instrumental but some singing as well. The group was professional, and I enjoyed them! Kind of felt like I was getting brunch at a fancy hotel while on vacation somewhere. Let's say a nice ski chalet given how cold and snowy it is. One suggestion - how to tip the performers wasn't clear. Might be nice to have signage somewhere with maybe a QR code or Venmo handles or something. I did actually have cash on me today too, but they were taking a break when I was leaving and I didn't see a cup or anything to leave a cash tip either. Overall the food here is pricey, but jazz brunch feels like you're getting a bit of a deal since there's no charge/upcharge for the live music, just need to go when they're doing one. Believe they have jazz brunch the last two Sundays in Jan! Otherwise check out their calendar for other weekly specials and events. Seems like they host a lot of things. Their market is closed on Sundays, or I would've checked it out as well.

The place has plenty of parking which is a plus. I entered the place and decided to sit at the bar as that was where my friend was. There was also a nice jazz band playing. I ordered a drink and the Thai wines. The wings were good and had a good flavor. This is a nice place to come to listen to music and grab a bite. The.menu varies and has selections from American, Asian, seafood, steak and Mexican selections like tacos. I will plan to come back in the future.

I came here on Valentine's Day, I had a really good time. The reason I had a really good time was because of my server. My server was Paisley. She was an amazing server; even though the restaurant was packed and the food took much longer than normal, she improved my date experience. She has got to be the best server in this establishment. Paisley made sure I had such a good time, and she was a really nice person to talk to. I ended up leaving her a 55% tip since she did such a good job. If I ever come back here, it will be because of her. Also, the Blueberry Cheesecake was so good. But thank you Paisley for making my experience here so much better, you deserve a raise.