Slotted neatly between office buildings on Liberty Street lies an outdoor patio with ornate chairs welcoming guests to a well-lit, decorated oasis of Mediterranean cuisine. Over the years, Jerusalem Garden has cemented itself as a community staple, earning the Best of Ann Arbor’s Best Mediterranean Food award year after year.
Since the establishment’s humble beginnings in 1987, Jerusalem Garden has grown strong historic ties to the Ann Arbor community. In 1993, current owner Ali Ramlawi took over restaurant operations from his father, Ribhi Ramlawi, after his unexpected passing and, later on, moved the business to a much larger building.
In an interview with The Michigan Daily, Ramlawi said the restaurant has a deep connection with those in and around the city, even receiving community support during the COVID-19 pandemic…