Lord Fox

Average rating from 1 vote: 5.0 stars
5400 Plymouth Rd
Ann Arbor, MI
42.313471, -83.650881
Phone: 734-662-1647
Fax: 734-662-8226
  • Cuisine: American
  • Price: Moderate ($$$$)
  • Private room: Yes
Description: The Lord Fox Restaurant is a 125 year old house on six picturesque acres in the hamlet of Dixboro, just outside the city limits of Ann Arbor.Built in 1880, the house was situated on the main route between Ann Arbor and Detroit and in the 1920's was opened as the "Farm Cupboard Restaurant" to offer weary travelers food and drink.However,some say it was more than a restaurant in those early days, operating as a "blind pig" before the repeal of prohibition, many a poker game was held in the basement room, now known as the "Foxes Den."Also, in those early years, Henry Ford, could be seen here with union buster Harry Bennett as the rode their horses to the Farm Cupboard for Sunday dinner.Today, the Lord Fox remains a family owned restaurant and retains much of the "Gone With the Wind" style rarely seen in this area.You may choose to dine indoors, outdoors, or in the lovely gazebo overlooking Fleming Creek that runs through the estate. Private rooms or the entire facility are available for parties or special occasions.The cuisine is European-American, and the atmosphere is quiet and unpretentious.The prices are moderate, and the dress code is casual or with sport coat.It is a great place to enjoy the company of friends, fine cuisine, and wines from our award winning wine cellar.We invite you to visit this little island of local history. A worthy destination indeed!
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  • anonymous
    anonymous
    Jun 22, 2007

    Proprietress Earns 0 Stars

    • Your Rating: 0/5 Stars
    • Average Rating: 5.0/5 Stars

    Ten minutes before closing, if a "regular" tries to enter your establishment, do you lock the door in their face, turn on your heel, point at the clock, and march away? If a "regular" brings a party of 15 to your restaurant and spends upwards of $2,000, do you only afford them one punch on their frequent diner card? If a "regular" brings a $25-off-for-4-entrees coupon, but one guest orders a la carte (totalling more than an entree), do you refuse to honor the coupon (especially when the bill was nearly $200)? My husband and I, and our daughter and son-in-law, used to dine at Lord Fox several times a month. The food, wine, and service are excellent, and the venue is charming. Unfortunately, the proprietress isn't. Arbitrary and unfriendly, you'll never be made to feel valued or welcome by this woman, no matter how often you go there or how much money you spend. The wait staff, on the other hand, is exceptional. (We had a flat tire in the parking lot once, and one of them even took time to assist us.) The food is creative and delicious, and the wine list is very good. Unfortunately, we're going to give Lord Fox a wide berth from now on, and recommend the same to all our clients and friends, unless we can figure out the evenings the proprietress won't be in the house.

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