It has an aura to it.

You walk in and you can feel the history of past athletes that have marched through its entrance.

To your right, you see sporting contests keeping the masses entertained.

Straight ahead there are fans cheering and jeering their teams.

And to your left there are families enjoying themselves, watching the game around them, but only absorbed in each other.

There's even a resting area while you wait in line for your "ticket."

No, you're not the Big House, Crisler or Yost. You're in Damon's Grill - the place for ribs.

A restaurant for everyone, Damon's quietly entered the Ann Arbor scene in Spring 2001 and has since won over the majority of the public.

"My reaction to first seeing Damon's was, 'I wish I had money to spend there,' because I like it," Economics senior Brian Campbell said.

Don't know where to go for CBS's March Madness or ESPN's Bowl Week, why not go to where you can watch all the games at once?

In one portion of the restaurant, the sports lover in you will be more than content with the four giant big screen televisions and stadium-like seating - each table has its own speakers, so you can chose the game you're listening to.

With its satellite dish, Damon's is able to take its restaurant-goers to any four games in the world simultaneously.

"The clubhouse, that's why I go there," Campbell said.

For those not wanting a restaurant environment, head over to the Damon's midsection where you can sit at the bar and be surrounded by multiple televisions hung from the ceiling.

Get a good seat at the bar and the big screens are still in full view.

What makes Damon's more popular than your average sports bar is that it appeals to any gender as there is a normal restaurant setting with muted televisions in the wall. Sports fans can bring their dates without fear of ignoring them, but at the same time, they can still watch the games.

"I think Damon's certainly is gender-friendly, but based on my own personal experience, I'd say that my male friends probably enjoy it more," LSA sophomore Alexis Lopez said. "Regardless, I definitely feel that Damon's provides a fun atmosphere for both of the sexes."

Damon's is also great for any social event thanks to its restaurant area, which is about as fine dining as one can get when eating ribs.

Any celebration can be held there; birthdays, anniversary dinners, team celebrations and even pre-formal dinners are held there.

"I first went to the Damon's in Saginaw for prom during my freshman year of high school," Lopez said.

Even though ribs are the big seller, there is plenty of food to sooth the soul from large salads to pastas and chicken dishes.

"The food is palatable," Campbell said. "They have big, hearty, hungry man meals. Even the pasta is measured in kilograms."

Damon's is also very accessible as it is a short drive or bus ride away.

The restaurant is located on State Street across from Briarwood Mall, giving shoppers a place to eat after a tough day of walking.

Damon's is also a popular stop for lunch considering meals are as low as $6.99. Even the ribs are inexpensive as a plentiful appetizer amount of the BBQ-flavored meat can be found for under $10.

For those without the privilege of having a car, fear no. Damon's is a block away from the AATA stop at Briarwood.

Catch the bus at the Michigan Union and wait for the one going to Briarwood.

No mater what mode of transportation used, make sure to get dressed up in your best shirt-and-tie or jersey (both are accepted).

Whether it's spending time having a nice, relaxing meal with the parents or participating in a rambunctious time with fellow fans of the Wolverines, Red Wings, Pistons, Tigers, Lions ... and occasionally a few Spartans games when they play Ohio State, Damon's is the place for all types, no matter what your affiliation.