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

It's a Matter of Taste

4.4
4.4
13 Reviews
$31 to $50
Italian

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 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 13 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 3.9Value

NoiseModerate

13 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. Courtney

    Chicago

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Terrible service. Not only were we sat in the literal corner of the restaurant, my fiancé was actually sitting in the dark, but we sat for 15 minutes and not a single person, or waiter acknowledged us. We ended up leaving. We were super excited to try out this restaurant but since we had such terrible service we are not interested in going back, or trying any of the company’s other restaurants. Also, they let a lady come in with a puppy. An upscale restaurant should not allow dogs/animals unless they are service animals.

    1 person found this helpful

  5. 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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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    They’ve re done the place. Amazing food and good service. We got balsamic vinegar to add to the bread oil and it was amazing . We also got an appetizer and two pasta and a bottle of wine. They decorated for Christmas and was so pretty! Our servers name was Leah I think and she was amazing

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  7. tina

    Cleveland

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great service by Sadie! The new owners have made some nice improvements on the ambiance.

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  8. janice

    VIP

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on 22 December 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Very cold in there. Their HVAC system isn’t properly installed. It’s a carry over from Matter of Taste which is why they did poorly in the Winter months. The food and service was Outstanding! Fix the system and you have the best restaurant for miles

    1 person found this helpful

  9. RickC

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on 19 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Have been to Aurora West Bloomfield location a few times and always had a great experience. Same goes for the new location. Can't wait to go back when the weather allows the patio to be open!

    1 person found this helpful

  10. Renee

    Northern MI

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was the new owners Aurora by the Lake and it was amazing. We will be back

    1 person found this helpful

FAQs

It's a Matter of Taste is rated 4.4 stars by 13 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 37 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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