Artisan - Traverse City

4.7

1193 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Great for scenic views
Romantic

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
Area
Traverse City
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

Experiences

Cozy Cabanas
US$25.00 - US$30.00 per person
4 Nov 2024 - 30 Apr 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! Cozy Cabanas are a fun winter activity for friends or family! Our Cozy Cabanas are available for 2-hour reservations from 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Daily Each Cabana seats up to 6 guests. General Public • Reservations are required • Complementary Hot Cocoa & Accompaniments provided • Mon–Thurs: $25/person rental fee • Fri - Sun: $30/person rental fee

What 1,193 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

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.7Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Innovative
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Romantic
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Good for special occasions
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
American
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Most Booked
Northern Michigan
Innovative
Northern Michigan
Romantic
Northern Michigan
Good for special occasions
Northern Michigan
American
Northern Michigan
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Artisan in Traverse City offers an "exceptional dining experience" with "superior food" and "beautiful views" of the bay. Guests praise the attentive service, especially from standout servers like Melissa and Giovanni. While some find it pricey, many highlight the "amazing views," "excellent service," and "delicious, creative menu" as well worth the visit.

1,193 Reviews

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Brittany
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined today
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Had an amazing experience in the cozy cabana. It exceeded our expectations. We had so much fun swimming in the outdoor pool during a snow storm, while it was 10 degrees outside. The pool was so warm. The jumbo pretzel and the pizza was delicious. The drinks were so good too, especially the espresso martini. The service has all around been great. We will be coming back every year!
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Matt
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent food and drinks. Ambiance was perfect, would come back for sure.
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Caleb
VIP
Indiana
22 reviews
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Artisan always is a fantastic experience. From the quality of the service to every bite of food, it is worth every penny. The steaks are delicious, the cocktails are balanced and well made then desserts are tasty without being too sweet. For any occasion I would recommend Artisan.
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Gretchen
Detroit
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 13 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service from hostess, bartender, manager and most important our server, Giovani, was perfect, professional, helpful and the exact level of attention.
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Wendy
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 11 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Thoroughly enjoyed the Cozy Cabana experience! It was incredible to have snow gently falling as we enjoyed the warm outdoor pool. Snacks were delicious and hot cocoa was amazing!!! In addition, Lauren was THE BEST server and we so appreciated all her attention to detail. She is DELIGHTFUL!!!
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Richard
Des Moines
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Drinks and appetizers were great! Be sure to ask about special drinks. It got busy and our entrees came slow. The food was excellent. Best filet I've had in a long time. Not inexpensive but a reasonable value.
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Isaiah
Northern MI
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 8 December 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
By far the best dining experience I have ever had.
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Cheryl
VIP
Naples
70 reviews
5.0
70 reviews
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our food was excellent, but pricy, the service was all you could as for. I wish that they offered a broader menu.
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Scott
Detroit
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on 30 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
We were looking forward to the cozy cabana by the pool. Service started out phenomenal but quickly changed after our first drink order. They never put in our food order and then never came back to see if we wanted another drink. I thought they would take something off the bill but they never did. It was disappointing
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Jessica
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 29 November 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing food and waitstaff! Will definitely go here again and again !
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Artisan - Traverse City is rated 4.7 stars by 1193 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

22 Dec 2024

19:00

Booked 21 times today

Experiences are available.

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

Additional information

Area
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
Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Vegan

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

Artisan - Traverse City

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Additional information

Experiences

Cozy Cabanas

Menu

What 1,193 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

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