ROAM By San Chez

Our Story

This is the story
of a boy and his
love of food.

Founded on 25 years of experience turning local products into internationally inspired masterpieces.

A ROAM cook working behind the pass beneath handwritten chalkboard menus, with string lights along the ceiling.
Behind the pass250 Monroe Ave NW

The Idea

Your travels
begin here.

From the moment you step inside, you'll be transported to the streets of Beijing and India while stopping by Ireland or Germany.

Our flavors are inspired by traditional street food, taking your taste buds on a culinary adventure. Your travels begin with ROAM and our global inspired menu that offers a flavorful introduction to an entire world of savory delicacies.

Read the menu

The Room

An eclectic little spot right across from DeVos Performance Hall. Tall windows, coloured glass lanterns, and a back wall of cut fretwork panels.

The back wall of ROAM: five large cut fretwork panels in coral, navy, amber and olive, with coloured glass lanterns hanging in front of tall windows.
The fretwork wallFive panels
Hand blown glass lanterns in ruby, cobalt, sea glass and olive hanging on chains, each lit by a warm filament bulb.
The lanternsOur palette
The ROAM bar: a row of tap handles from Michigan breweries in front of a chalkboard drinks list.
The barMichigan on tap
A wide view of the ROAM open kitchen and pass, with the dining room beyond.
The kitchenOpen to the room

The Crew

Who's in
the kitchen.

Mitchell Micele
Head Chef
Nolyn Schneider
General Manager

Want to be part of the coolest restaurant crew in town? We are always glad to hear from people who want to cook and host with us.

See careers
A server in a ROAM shirt setting down a tall cocktail garnished with mint and watermelon at a marble table.
At the passROAM crew

The Range

Where the menu travels.

  • BelgiumFrites
  • GreeceHummus
  • GermanyBrezeln
  • United StatesHash Balls
  • MexicoElote
  • KoreaGochujang
  • IndiaKati Roll
  • CubaCubano
  • MalaysiaSatay
  • BrazilChurrasco
  • PhilippinesPork Skewers
  • West AfricaJollof Rice
  • United KingdomFish & Chips
  • SingaporeCurry
  • ChinaJian Bing
  • ThailandPoke Bowl

Come and see

We accept walk-ins
and reservations.

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