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Aerie Restaurant & Lounge

4.3
4.3
1314 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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With panoramic views of Grand Traverse Bay and a vibrant, contemporary menu, Aerie Restaurant & Lounge has always been a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Located on the 16th floor of the Tower, inside Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, we have proudly served northern Michigan for more than 10 years. Our acclaimed dining venue favors friendly over formality and has become a mecca for those who love bold, exciting flavors. We feature local wine and beer selections and make a point of sourcing local ingredients to give you a true taste of Northern Michigan. Join us for dinner Wednesday - Saturday, and brunch on Sunday.

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2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
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Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Hours of operation

    Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (231) 534-6800

  • Website

    http://www.grandtraverseresort.com/dining/aerie-restaurant-lounge

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Executive chef

    Auston Minnich

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Aerie Restaurant & Lounge can accommodate all your special event needs.

  • Private party contact

    Aerie Restaurant Manager: (231) 534-6395

  • Location

    100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI 49610

  • Neighborhood

    Acme

  • Cross street

    1/2 mile north of the interstection of M-72 & US31

  • Parking details

    No charge for parking.

  • Entertainment

    Entertainment is featured in the Grand Lobby below Aerie Restaurant on Friday and Saturday nights.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,314 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 3.7Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  1. KathyM

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was outstanding, our server, attentive, and overall an outstanding experience! The view was excellent too!!

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  2. BriannaBeier

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We came for my 30th birthday dinner tonight and had Karyl Ann as our waitress she was so wonderful! She was so sweet and let us take our time so we could watch the sun go down. The view and food was amazing! I would definitely come back and hope we would get our same server too! She was the BEST! :)

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  3. SamanthaC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible dining experience. Staff was attentive, kind, and personable. The food was delicious, menu had great options without there being too many. Would recommend.

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    This place has a beautiful view, although the menu is very limited and changes so it’s not what you can find in the photos previously. I think the plates taste well but to be honest I don’t think it’s worth the money, your paying for the view, it’s very quiet and folks are very well dressed, the service is very good they take care of you.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Taylor was an awesome server! She told us about places to see while we’re here and she was absolutely the sweetest!

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  6. Raiders1

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Outstanding al little pricey. Food was so very well done and delicious

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  7. SherryS

    Northern MI

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Enjoyed a lovely dinner with my 14-year-old grandson last night. Tiffany was an attentive server, the food ( we both ordered the filet with potatoes and Brussel sprouts) was beautifully presented and flavorful, and it was a beautiful evening with the best view in Traverse City. We will be back!

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  8. MarkS

    Louisville

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Love the view, the prices for the food not so much. It was okay, nothing to write home about. Was cooked good. But the food was way over seasoned. If I wanted tacos, would have went else where. Nice lounge for a cocktail and view. I wouldn’t recommend eating here. Price to taste is way off. Much better food in Traverse for this price.

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  9. DevonG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Service was absolutely fantastic, food and drinks were phenomenal. Very accommodating for our large party. Highly recommended!

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  10. DawnC

    Detroit

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience here with the service by Carson, lovely view and the food was excellent. Highly recommend Aerie for a nice meal and overall fantastic experience.

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  11. MikefromMichigan

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    The staff and food were wonderful. The only shortcoming was that they had no asparagus on the menu. We enjoyed brussel sprouts from 1,000 miles away, but alas, no asparagus from the fields 10 minutes down the road. Please adjust!

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  12. LindaC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    The brunch was very nicely done and had a great selection. We have had omelettes all over the world and on numerous, numerous, numerous cruise ships. This was the absolute best omelet that we have ever had , buffet or otherwise.

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  13. Aricyn

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Overall, it was an OK experience. Service was good, seating was fast, food was bland but nice. View was spectacular. Not worth the amount we paid.

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  14. RachaelL

    Detroit

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    First off, the view is why you would come here. It's on the 16th floor and there isn't a bad table in the house. Even just to come for a drink at the bar is worth the trip. The waitress was extremely approachable, but didn't intrude on our dining at all. There was no rush for us to finish, which is a rare thing these days as diners usually like to make a meal a social outing and not be rushed out the door. The buffet selection was great according to all at our table. The dessert table was outstanding. There were many selections and I loved how they were small portions so you could try several without feeling like you were missing out on them. I definitely will be returning.

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  15. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely place. Waiter was amazing and kind. Views were amazing!

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  16. Petern

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall4food1service5ambience5
    Unfortunately my wife’s chicken was salty and dry. My salmon was blah but the carrots were very good. Poor options on menu. Excellent service.

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  17. DawnB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very beautiful views and very devinely delicious food.

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  18. HappygoLucky

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 7, 2023

    overall3food4service5ambience4
    Didn’t realize it was only brunch buffet, no menu ordering. We did not eat much due to dietary restrictions. It wasn’t busy which means food just sits there in warming pans and several items looked overcooked. Quality of food was mediocre, nothing fancy. Ambience was nice and staff were attentive. Overall it did not meet my expectations. But don’t let that stop you from trying it out. Everybody looks for different things!

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  19. Anissa

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 6, 2023

    overall2food3service2ambience3
    My experience at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge was disappointing. My party felt as if we were overlooked by our server. The price of the filet did not match the quality of the cut of meat and the cocktails were gross. Overall underwhelming.

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  20. Rehabib77

    Detroit

    21 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Beautiful restaurant with a stunning view. Service was great, very attentive and had some good recommendations. Duck was probably the best I’ve ever had, the cook was spot on and the sauce and purée complimented the breast perfectly.

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  21. David

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience5
    Food was good and the service was good. My only complaint is it took longer to get our drinks than expected. Esp[ecially compared to other comparable resturants.

    Aerie Restaurant & LoungeResponded on May 10, 2023Hi David, Thank you for joining us for dinner at Aerie Restaurant and Lounge and for taking the time to provide valuable feedback. It is great to hear that you enjoyed your experience overall with the exception of the readiness of your drinks. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have cause and we will be sure to address this internally to our team. Thank you for being our guest, we hope to see you on the 16th floor again very soon!

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience5
    Appetizers were great (charcuterie and ansari), the filet that I ordered medium came out medium well+… our server was wonderful Though staffing was short which impacts everything. The view is of course stunning, but everything is definitely over priced ($68 for a very small filet?!).

    Aerie Restaurant & LoungeResponded on May 10, 2023Hello, Thank you for joining us for dinner at Aerie Restaurant and Lounge and for taking the time to provide valuable feedback about your experience. We are sorry to hear that your steak did not come out as requested and we will be sure to address this internally. We appreciate your patience when it comes to staffing, but we are thrilled to hear you had excellent service regardless. Thank you for being our guest, we look forward to see you again very soon.

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  23. jcaestecker

    Orange County

    48 reviews

    4.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on April 30, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    After several outstanding dinners at Aerie, my wife and I decided to go for Sunday buffet brunch. It was a big disappointment. No chicken of beef entree (not counting a gluey ribeye mac and cheese) was an unwelcome surprise. Other sub-par offerings were tater tots smothered in a white cheese, a nearly tasteless and mushy shrimp and grits, cool bacon, and inexpensive grocery store breakfast sausage. On the positive side, there was some nice fresh fruit, tasty roasted vegetables and an omelet station with friendly staffers. But I wouldn't call it much more than a breakfast buffet that you'd find in a generic Marriott property. At the price point of $35, and since we have had truly fine dinners there, I expected a much better effort and variety. Go there for dinner but skip what's being offered as Sunday brunch.

    Aerie Restaurant & LoungeResponded on May 10, 2023Hello, Thank you for joining us for brunch at Aerie Restaurant and Lounge and for taking the time to leave us a review about your experience. It is our top priority to deliver an excellent experience to all of our guests, and we apologize that the quality of the food did not meet that expectation. We will be sure to share your comments regarding the menu, the quality and the overall value of the meal internally with our staff so we can improve. We hope we get the chance to welcome you back soon.

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  24. Dana

    Charleston

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on April 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing! Steaks perfectly cooked to the temperatures we requested. Good portion sizes too. Loved the cherry cosmo. Great experience

    Aerie Restaurant & LoungeResponded on May 10, 2023Hi Dana, Thank you for joining us for dinner at Aerie Restaurant and Lounge and for taking the time to leave us a five-star review about your experience! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your steaks as well as your cherry cosmo. We look forward to serving you again very soon!

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  25. JulieM

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 23, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Food and drinks were good, but not excellent, which you would expect at their prices. You pay for the view, which is beautiful, but not sure it was worth the cost.

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  26. RedWingsNut2020

    Detroit

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The view was spectacular. The service was outstanding and the food was terrific. Very pricey but we were celebrating our anniversary and was well worth the cost. All around five stars for Aerie!

    Aerie Restaurant & LoungeResponded on April 21, 2023Hi, Thank you for choosing Aerie Restaurant and Lounge to celebrate your special occasion and for taking the time to leave us a five-star review about your experience. We hope to see you again soon!

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  27. KateB

    Northern MI

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Excellent dining with a spectacular view. Servers are busy but do well at attending to needs. (Understaffing is an issue everywhere.)

    Aerie Restaurant & LoungeResponded on April 21, 2023Hi Kate, Thank you for joining us for dinner at Aerie Restaurant and Lounge and for taking the time to leave us a five-star review about your experience! We hope to see you again soon!

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  28. fussyeater

    Cleveland

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    My husband and I invited 4 guests. Set up was not easy to navigate. Had to walk halfway around the restaurant to get to the buffet and back to our table through lots of people after getting food. Prime rib and fish were not hot. Difficult to get salad on plate due to the amount of goat cheese.sticking to tongs. Maybe have it on the side to add? Areas were crowded and my invited guests were unable to get a crepe. 2 teen guests were told to go downstairs after going up to second floor just to see the view. $12.00 for a mimosa? Sorry I only left a little over a l0% tip for our server Tiffany. She was great, but the overall cost was not worth it. Loud kids did not help. Maybe have a separate area for families? We wanted to have a quiet Easter brunch. This was not the experience I planned for my guests.

    Aerie Restaurant & LoungeResponded on April 21, 2023Hi, Thank you for joining us for brunch on Easter Sunday and for taking the time to leave us a detailed review about your experience. It is our top priority to deliver exceptional hospitality to all of our guests and we apologize if you did not receive the level of service you deserved. We've read your comments regarding the volume, temperature of the food, and pricing of the beverages and assure you that they will be shared internally with our team. We hope to welcome you back in the future.

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  29. Andy

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Beautiful view It was way more than a brunch-lots of hardy dishes Excellent fish with coconut rice Wish there would have been a chocolate dessert Waiter was excellent and upbeat The price was higher than I read on line, so that was a surprise

    Aerie Restaurant & LoungeResponded on April 21, 2023Hi Andy, Thank you for joining us for Brunch on Easter Sunday and for taking the time to leave us a five-star review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your experience dining with us and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future.

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  30. EricM

    Detroit

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on April 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Karyl Ann was amazing. Food was great and view was incredible.

    Aerie Restaurant & LoungeResponded on April 21, 2023Hi Eric, Thank you for joining us for Easter Brunch at Aerie Restaurant and Lounge and for taking the time to leave us a five-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you had excellent service from Karyl Ann. We will be sure to share your positive feedback internally. We hope to see you again soon!

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  31. ShirleyG

    Northern MI

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    In the past, non Alcoholic drinks were included in the price of the brunch. A little disappointed that a refill on orange juice was charged full price. Also was not informed that is was an extra charge for any refills other than water. I will recommend the lounge to a friend but will advise about the drinks.

    Aerie Restaurant & LoungeResponded on April 5, 2023Hi Shirley G, Thank you for joining us at Aerie Restaurant and Lounge and for leaving us a five-star review! We truly appreciate your feedback regarding drink prices and refills. We apologize for any inconveniences this may have caused during your visit. We will be sure to share these comments internally with our staff. We hope to see you again soon!

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  32. SusanH

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 2, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    It was great! Server was excellent. We definitely would recommend Aerie!

    Aerie Restaurant & LoungeResponded on April 5, 2023Hi Susan H, Thank you for joining us for Brunch at Aerie Restaurant and Lounge. We are thrilled to hear that you had excellent service and that you enjoyed our brunch offerings. We will be sure to share these positive comments internally with our team. We hope to see you on the 16th floor again soon!

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  33. KristaP

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 30, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kelly was a wonderful server. The food was delicious and the view is worth a million dollars

    Aerie Restaurant & LoungeResponded on April 5, 2023Hi Krista P, Thank you for joining us for dinner at Aerie Restaurant and Lounge! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed your meal, the view, and your service from Kelly. We will be sure to share these positive comments internally. We look forward to serving you again soon!

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  34. LocalEatr

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 26, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience5
    We were excited about a crepe station, but, the griddles were broken. The view was great. The quality of the food and service was mediocre for the price.

    Aerie Restaurant & LoungeResponded on April 5, 2023Hi Local Eatr, Thank you for joining us for Brunch at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the view during your meal! However, we are sorry to hear that the overall quality of your experience was mediocre. We strive to provide excellent hospitality to all of our guests and we will be sure to share your comments internally with our staff so that we can improve upon these items. We hope we get the chance to welcome you back!

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  35. RobE

    Northern MI

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service was amazing. I had the duck breast and my wife had the salmon both were excellent. Cooked perfectly and delicious. Our server Kelly was great. She knew the menu and made great recommendations. Overall an incredible experience.

    Aerie Restaurant & LoungeResponded on April 5, 2023Hi Rob E, Thank you for joining us for dinner at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the Duck and the Salmon from our menu! Additionally, we appreciate the kind words regarding your service from Kelly. We will be sure to share this positive feedback internally! We hope to see you again very soon.

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  36. CARG

    Detroit

    13 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall3food2service3ambience4
    They have a gem as far as location and view. Staff was wonderful but the menu was limited. Menu was too small and options were not great. If you did not have something you really wanted to paid a high price for settling. We ended up with an appetizer we were were not jumping up and down for, wine and desserts. Lat two were great. Next time I will start backwards with dessert and wine and go from there. Call and ask what is on the menu before you go so your not disappointed.

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  37. KristyN

    Northern MI

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    Wish we knew the food was going to be themed. Hawaiian/Asian food is not what we expected nor liked. Thank goodness for the Omlette bar.

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  38. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    3 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food2service4ambience4
    We went for a Hawaiian brunch and were very disappointed. The meats were undercooked or dry, desserts had brown bananas on top, cocktail very watered down. We did not eat and our meal was comped.

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome view and service. Everything was great from the filet to the crème brûlée and raspberry tort to the espresso.

    Aerie Restaurant & LoungeResponded on March 17, 2023Hi, Thank you for joining us for dinner at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge and for leaving us a five-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the view, the menu and your service during your visit. We will be sure to share this positive feedback internally with our team. We hope to see you again soon!

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  40. Sorrelina

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great dinner with great atmosphere and the service was outstanding.

    Aerie Restaurant & LoungeResponded on March 17, 2023Hi Sorrelina, Thank you for joining us for dinner at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge and for leaving us a five-star review! We are thrilled to hear that you were pleased with the atmosphere and that you received top-notch service during your visit. We will be sure to share your positive comments internally with our team. We hope to see you again soon!

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Aerie Restaurant & Lounge is rated 4.3 stars by 1314 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people
9:00 PM
Booked 18 times today
Google Map for Aerie Restaurant & Lounge

100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI 49610

Additional information

  • Cross street

    1/2 mile north of the interstection of M-72 & US31

  • Neighborhood

    Acme

  • Hours of operation

    Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Tue–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    American

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Parking details

    No charge for parking.

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Auston Minnich

  • Entertainment

    Entertainment is featured in the Grand Lobby below Aerie Restaurant on Friday and Saturday nights.

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

  • Website

    http://www.grandtraverseresort.com/dining/aerie-restaurant-lounge

  • Phone number

    (231) 534-6800

  • Private party facilities

    Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate outing, Aerie Restaurant & Lounge can accommodate all your special event needs.

  • Private party contact

    Aerie Restaurant Manager: (231) 534-6395

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