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It's a Matter of Taste, Commerce Twp, MI

It's a Matter of Taste

4.3
4.3
16 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 29 times today
  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
A new chapter in lakeside dining unfolds at Aurora on the Lake. Set on the shores of Union Lake, we bring together authentic Italian cuisine with an elevated steakhouse experience. Formerly It's a Matter of Taste, we honor this cherished destination while introducing Aurora's renowned culinary excellence to Commerce Township. Our waterfront setting offers both intimate dining spaces and stunning areas for private events. Visit our deli counter for fresh ingredients and prepared specialties, or join us for an unforgettable meal where exceptional cuisine meets breathtaking views. Part of the Prime Concepts Detroit family of restaurants.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • Phone number
    (248) 360-6650
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire

What 16 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

19 Reviews
  1. Kelly

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    After a quick turnover to new ownership, everything was decent. The food taste and presentation was good but one of our dishes was served cold, reheated, and returned luke warm. Our server was very kind and helpful but needs some training in wine service (how to open and pour properly). Honestly, my biggest issue was that the lights were very bright all evening which greatly detracted from the ambiance. I'm not writing this restaurant off yet though. The new ownership group has a great reputation and I'm sure they need some time to smooth the operation.

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  2. John

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What a nice surprise! Who doesn’t love a new Italian restaurant especially when you live on the lake? Great food and a really cool atmosphere.

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  3. Kriss

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was excellent and the service was impeccable. It was noisy on New Year’s Eve, but there was a crowd. We’ll return soon and hope it’s less noisy.

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  4. cheryl

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    Took awhile to get our food. When we did parts were cold. Hubby got the pan seared whitefish and I got the tenderloin and mushroom pasta. Whitefish was ok, just a little greasy. Pasta was good but the tenderloin was overcooked

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  5. Michelle

    VIP

    Tahoe

    22 reviews

    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Celebrated the new year with dinner at Aurora on the Lake. We hadn’t been to the old MOT in many years but thought we’d try the new menu/owners. It did not disappoint! Service was very good. And the food was fantastic! Meatball and arancini appetizers, filets, whitefish, and truffle fries were all delicious! I’d highly recommend and we’ll return!

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  6. David

    VIP

    Detroit

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Great New Years Eve dinner with friends. Good food and great, timely service.

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  7. Lynne

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience, Aurora has an updated / glamor vibe; food was absolutely fantastic, service was amazing. Our visit was during the soft launch, so that makes it even better knowing the already great service will like improve (is that possible?).

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  8. Anne

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the minute we pulled up to the restaurant we were impressed and the entire experience sparked joy ❤️

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  9. Michael

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great restaurant! Aurora on the Lake has great food

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  10. Dan

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow! Thank you Aurora! I went in with high expectations, and it exceeded! Service! Food! Ambience!

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It's a Matter of Taste is rated 4.3 stars by 16 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 29 times today
Google Map for It's a Matter of Taste

2323 Union Lake Rd, Commerce Twp, MI 48382-3553

Additional information

  • Area
    Commerce Township
  • Hours of Operation
    Dinner Wed–Sat 17:00–21:00 Sun 16:00–20:00
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Italian, Seafood, Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Formal Attire
  • Parking details
    None
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