Artisan - Traverse City

4.7

1222 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Romantic
Fancy

Artisan Waterfront Restaurant & Tavern offers a unique and innovative dining experience with magnificent views of Lake Michigan. Our Great Lakes-inspired, New American cuisine has an emphasis on farm-fresh fare from local and regional farms, celebrating the theme of craftsmanship and sustainability.
With booking a table in Artisan please advise your table will be reserved for 2 hours starting at the time of your reservation.
PLEASE NOTE THAT OUTSIDE TABLES ARE RESERVED UPON REQUEST BUT CANNOT BE GUARANTEED.
If you have requested a table outdoors, please be advised that in the case of inclement weather, we will do our best to accommodate your party inside at the same reservation time, however we cannot guarantee a table inside at the same exact time and may need to adjust the reservation time accordingly.

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(231) 421-2150
Website
http://artisantc.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Sarah Bobier

Location
615 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686-2617
Neighborhood
Traverse City
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

Cozy Cabanas
Feb 5, 2025 - Apr 30, 2025
Cozy Cabanas - Step out of the snow and into one of our newly built Cozy Cabanas, set alongside our steamy, 93-degree outdoor pool. Order a bite and your favorite beverage from our specially curated winter menu, as you cozy up and enjoy the most magical time of year. And don’t forget your swimsuits; Cozy Cabana rentals include access to our outdoor heated pool! Our Cozy Cabanas are available for 2-hour reservations from 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Cabanas seat up to 6 guests. General Public • Reservations are required • Complementary Hot Cocoa & Accompaniments provided • Monday: The Industry Retreat, Rental Fees Waived for Service Industry Employees, $50 Food & Beverage Minimum required. • Tues–Thurs: $25/person • Fri - Sun: $30/person
Veuve Clicquot Cabana
$250.00 per party
Feb 1, 2025 - Feb 28, 2025
Join us in our Cabanas in February to celebrate the month of love! Cozy Cabanas - Step out of the snow and into one of our newly built Cozy Cabanas, set alongside our steamy, 93-degree outdoor pool. Enjoy a bite and a bottle of Champagne as you cozy up and enjoy the most magical time of year. And don’t forget your swimsuits; Cozy Cabana rentals include access to our outdoor heated pool! Enjoy a 2 hour experience in our cozy cabanas and heated outdoor pool. Including the following: • One bottle of Veuve Clicquot Champagne • A charcuterie board of meat and cheese selected by our Chef • Hand dipped chocolate covered strawberries

What 1,222 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Innovative
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Hot spot
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Romantic
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
American
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Most Booked
Northern Michigan
Innovative
Northern Michigan
Hot spot
Northern Michigan
Romantic
Northern Michigan
American
Northern Michigan
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Artisan in Traverse City offers "phenomenal" dining experiences with creative, delicious cuisine and exceptional service. Guests rave about the elegant atmosphere, lovely waterfront views, and cozy cabana experiences. The restaurant is highly recommended for special occasions, with standout dishes like scallops and pork chops. However, some find it "pricey" and suggest menu flexibility improvements.

1,222 Reviews

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Tom
Northern MI
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We recently celebrated my wife’s birthday at Artisan Restaurant in Traverse City and had an incredible dining experience. The staff was quick to welcome us with warm smiles and sincere greetings. The menu was impressive featuring several local sourced meats and vegetables which was explained in detail by our attentive server. The atmosphere was very comfortable and cozy which added to the special birthday celebration I had in mind for my wife. Thank you to the Artisan staff and management for an incredible dining experience!
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Sylvia
VIP
Cincinnati
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on February 8, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Besides the food being creative and delicious, the service was excellent! Our server Giovanni was friendly, knowledgeable and professional as was Chris the bartender. The young man helping Giovanni was very poised in his delivery and explanation of the meal.
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Michelle
VIP
Detroit
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Fantastic food and service. Highly recommend this restaurant.
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Jeffrey
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, as always. Artisan continues to not only be traverse city’s best restaurant, but one that could easily compete as one of the best restaurants in the nation.
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Danielle
Grand Rapids
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We had a fabulous time in the cozy cabana and the heated pool for 2 hours on Saturday evening! Such a fun experience. Food, drink and service was fantastic! Highly recommend this experience for a couple, a group of friends or a family!
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OpenTable Diner
Northern MI
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on January 25, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
Fun time in the cabana and hot pool. Service was great. Hot chocolate was fabulous!
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Tim
Chicago
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on January 23, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The dining area atmosphere was excellent. Very elegant. Huge upgrade over the old Holiday Inn days. The wait staff and server staff were top notch. The local's night menu was good, my soup was excellent and braised pork was good, my wife's salad was very good and the bucatini was ok but needed a little more pizazz. Great bartender, generous pours. One person in our party ordered the scallops off the main menu which were excellent. Seemed a bit pricey but everything is these days. Stayed for the live music which was very good. Will be back.
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Christine
Chicago
44 reviews
3.0
44 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
So so burger and beer special! Love the place but this was a little disappointing.
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Sarah
Chicago
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 21, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was amazing and we were treated so well. My husband enjoyed his birthday dinner and we really appreciated the lovely table next to the fire, friendly service and overall experience .
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Michelle
VIP
Los Angeles
12 reviews
1.0
12 reviews
Dined on January 20, 2025
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
We went when the weather was extra cold but still feel it should be known, the cabanas are not warm. I was anticipating a warm place to go after being in the pool but it was freezing. Service was terrible. Ordered drinks when we got in cabana and an hour later still had nothing. I had to go to front desk to complain for us to get our drinks. Had planned to order some snacks but decided against it at that point. I was given money off so I commend them for their customer service upon an issue. I just question the value of the cabana at $30 per person
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Artisan - Traverse City is rated 4.7 stars by 1222 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 32 times today

Experiences are available.

615 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686-2617

Additional information

Neighborhood
Traverse City
Hours of operation
Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$31 to $50
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table
Dining style
Elegant Dining
Dress code
Business Casual
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Sarah Bobier
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Vegan, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://artisantc.com/
Phone number
(231) 421-2150

Artisan - Traverse City

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Additional information

Experiences

Cozy Cabanas

Veuve Clicquot Cabana

Menu

What 1,222 people are saying

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