Artisan - Traverse City

Name: Artisan - Traverse City
Address: 615 E Front St, Traverse City, MI, United States, 49686-2617
Telephone: (231) 421-2150
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8 (1288)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

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

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2 people

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

About this restaurant

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
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Cocktail Bar
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

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What 1,288 people are saying

Artisan - Traverse City reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Innovative
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Healthy
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Great for outdoor dining
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Romantic
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Most Booked
Northern Michigan
Innovative
Northern Michigan
Healthy
Northern Michigan
Great for outdoor dining
Northern Michigan
Romantic
Northern Michigan
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Artisan in Traverse City offers a "great experience right on the lake" with exceptional service and a delightful menu. Guests rave about the "spot on" food, attentive staff, and warm ambiance. Whether dining indoors or in a cozy cabana, Artisan promises a memorable occasion with "superb" cuisine and a "fantastic" setting.

1,288 Reviews

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Deana VIP
Greensboro / Winston Salem / Highpoint4 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Exploring Michigan and we’re so happy to stumble upon Artisan. The food was incredible. The view is gorgeous. True fine dining with top notch staff. It was a nice romantic break in our travels. Highly recommend.
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Rachel
New York City2 reviews
3.0
Dined on June 6, 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was excellent except the portion sizes for the entrees are so small for the price you don’t know whether to laugh or cry. My food was excellent but if I spend 70$ on a meal I would like to not be hungry when I get home.
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Thomas VIP
Columbus9 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 1, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience right on the lake. Food and service was spot on.
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Sally
Chicago / Illinois9 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So much more than we expected. Fabulous food, beautifully styled and presented to you. The mushroom bisque was amazing as was the chowder. The chef graciously accommodated my gluten intolerance by replacing the breaded chicken polpette with a delicious chicken breast in the chicken saltimbocca dish. I highly recommend the coconut panna cotta with a passion fruit caramel for dessert (with the coconut-almond crunch served on the side for my dining partner); you will not be disappointed.
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Chris
Detroit / Eastern Michigan5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 28, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We absolutely love Artisan. When we want superbly crafted food, we head here. And the service is exceptional! Alex is one of the best wait staff anywhere.
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Roger VIP
Detroit / Eastern Michigan2 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Wonderful experience with attentive, professional and friendly staff who were knowledgeable and informative. Helped celebrate a birthday in a joyous manner and would definitely go back!
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Shari
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
5.0
Dined on May 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A lovely early dinner on the portico! Service was fantastic, particularly as we were a group of nine. Food and wine selections were well catered to a variety of tastes and diets. All that with an outstanding view!
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Wendy VIP
Southwest Florida31 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
A very warm welcome and then Excellent service and wonderful menu choices. We had two different soups and two different entrees and everything was top notch.
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Jennifer
Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review
5.0
Dined on May 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
It was amazing! Service was wonderful, and everyone was so personable, and the food was excellent!
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Caroline
Atlanta1 review
5.0
Dined on May 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The service and attention to detail was FANTASTIC!!
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Artisan - Traverse City is rated 4.8 stars by 1288 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

Jun 14, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 44 times today

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
Contemporary American, Farm-to-table, Cocktail Bar
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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About this restaurant

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Popular dishes

Miso Caesar Salad

Scallops

Fluffy Cheesecake

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What 1,288 people are saying

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