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Artisan - Traverse City, Traverse City, MI

Artisan - Traverse City

4.8
4.8
620 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Elegant Dining

  • Cuisines

    American, Farm-to-table

  • Hours of operation

    Dinner Daily 4:00 pm–9:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (231) 421-2150

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Neighborhood

    Traverse City

  • Parking details

    Hotel Parking

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • Cozy Cabanas

    Dec 15, 2022 - May 10, 2023
    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 3:00 pm - 7:30 pm, seven days per week. Each Cabana seats up to 6 guests. Please Check in at the Artisan Host Stand. General Public • Reservations are required • Sun–Thurs: $100 F&B Min • Fri & Sat: $20/person rental fee + $100 F&B Min

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What 620 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Overall

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Good for business meals

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Innovative

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Healthy

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Hot spot

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Good for special occasions

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Lively

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Most Booked

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Overall

  • Northern Michigan

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Michigan

    Good for business meals

  • Northern Michigan

    Innovative

  • Northern Michigan

    Healthy

  • Northern Michigan

    Hot spot

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan

    Good for special occasions

  • Northern Michigan

    Lively

  • Northern Michigan

    Most Booked

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  1. Mo509

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I’m looking forward to returning again someday…very enjoyable evening.
  2. Matt

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience, definitely a top choice in TC for fine dining.
  3. Bobbi

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress was amazing! The pool is so warm and so are the huts. It was a great experience and we would recommend it to anyone looking for away to escape the cold without leaving the area. Will do again!
  4. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall4food5service4ambience5
    3-13-2023 The food was great. We both ordered from the Restaurant Week menu. I enjoyed the cod cakes appetizer, the roasted cauliflower and farro with the sun-dried tomato arugula sauce entree and the tiramisu for dessert. It was more than I could eat, and I’m finishing it up for lunch today. My husband had the cucumber salad, the veal pasta, and also the tiramisu. He loved them too. The service was very friendly good generally—but slow, and I do have trouble with the sound level. Voices, music, clanking of dishes and silverware make it difficult for me to carry on a conversation. Still, it’s an excellent restaurant.
  5. AlyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great atmosphere, delicious food, and excellent service. We can’t wait to go back!
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We arrived about 30 minutes prior to our reservation and enjoyed a cocktail at the bar. The vibes were great, and the service was excellent. Food was great as was the presentation. They have a good wine selection (and helpful sommelier) that spans any pallet and pocketbook. We will definitely visit again when in the area.
  7. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Victoria (I think) took care of our every need; she performed her service with knowledge of her job and with tact and skill. She was a lovely, sincere person. The table settings were beautiful—we enjoyed the simple white roses and little lights. For me, the only thing slightly off was the noise level. I wear hearing aids, and I know that other hearing-aid-wearers have a similar problem in restaurants.
  8. LisaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The only thing was that the fire alarm went off and made it difficult to hear each other as it was a work meeting! We were going to get our dessert to go then the alarm went quiet. Thanks!
  9. OpenTable Diner

    Naples

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    We had the restaurant week pre-fix , the descriptions were more appealing than it actually tasted. The service was ok. It took 3.5 hours and the gap between the 1st and 2nd course was nearly an hour which felt too long for early in the night- we sat at 4:30. We have been there several times and this was not the best experience. However, it wouldn’t deter me from coming back. Great ambiance, great views and usually good food.
  10. OpenTable Diner

    Omaha

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and wonderful service
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Beautiful restaurant, divine food, excellent service and fabulous location
  12. OpenTable Diner

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was the perfect winter pick-me-up! So fun and the staff put in a lot of effort to curate a great experience!
  13. BobK

    Northern MI

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We were there during restaurant week and enjoyed the 3 course meals very much. Of course the rooms were packed and we had to wait 25 minutes beyond our reserved time. However, the hostess suggested we obtain drinks at the bar and wait in the adjacent community room. We did and it was very pleasant. She them came and directed us to our table.Our waiter was Joanna and she was wonderful - knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. We also enjoyed chatting with the manager and learning about the "charm bracelet". We look forward to returning!
  14. ChrisD

    Chicago

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent waitress and wine!
  15. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service great food Highly recommend
  16. JaniceN

    London

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Kip and I and our guests had a wonderful dinner on the first day of restaurant week. Artisan is outstanding in every way. Thank you once again for a lovely evening out. Sincerely, Janice
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everything was great! Noise level fine - we came early but as more people arrived, the noise level was still fine.
  18. Elohssa48336

    Las Vegas

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was top notch, and Anna was amazing at pacing our courses and providing brilliant conversation and commentary throughout the evening!
  19. AllyB

    Northern MI

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience3
    The greeting was not necessarily ideal, but after requesting a different table our experience turned out to be wonderful. I won't lie we considered going somewhere else at first due to the poor seating and wait times, but after speaking up we were given a nicer table and a proper waiter. More than five people waited on us and they were professional and kind, the chef gave us some complimentary dishes which were AMAZING, and we got half off our bottle of champagne which was also extraordinary.
  20. LindaK

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Always a great experience at Artisan! Kim provided outstanding service and guidance. Dining room with full so noise level was a bit high but OK. One of our favorites in TC.
  21. Timothy

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food here is amazing but overpriced for what you get. Tends to be extremely loud. Service was fantastic and it's worth a visit if you don't mind paying for it.
  22. Brymily

    Washington DC

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Artisan is fabulous! When you are greeted at the door you realize that it’s going to be a special evening. You can check your coat before being escorted to your table. The bar has an amazing fireplace as does the dining room. Looking out at the bay is lovely any time of year- I can’t wait til it’s warmer and we can sit on the patio (no reservations, only first come, first served). And that’s before we even get to the food and the professionalism of the staff. As the manager, Doreen (Sp?) is most welcoming and warm, with a great eye to detail. Abdul seems to be everywhere, and gives just that little extra je ne sais quoi when making fabulous cocktails. Giovanni, Ann Marie, Johanna, and all others make it a pleasure to dine at Artisan. Finally, the food. The amuse-bouche is a lovely start to the meal, followed by warm focaccia served with oil and vinegar. One of my favorites is the lobster roll and fries, though the shrimp cocktail, fish and tuna crudo are also fabulous. This is a splurge restaurant, so plan on making a really lovely evening out of it!
  23. StevenH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our overall experience was outstanding and memorable. Thank you!
  24. n911LF

    Northern MI

    38 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    38 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    Valentines dinner w 3 course meal, two were great (snapper and desert) and 1 blah. Great wine list. Interesting cocktails. Second visit and both are worthy of special events. Blah was Truffle soup w shaved black truffles -was bland and with no truffle flavor which was weird as there were 2-3 shaves of truffle visible. Puff pastry topping and cheese were perfect We’ll return
  25. RobG

    Northern MI

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience - drinks, food, service were all stellar !
  26. BLon

    Dallas

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing and personable staff. Cared about our well-being in the whole process. Considering they were busy, we didn’t feel overlooked at all.
  27. AAAS

    Philadelphia

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 11, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience3
    the food was delicious. I thought slightly overpriced but maybe for a special occasion
  28. LeslieB

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was excellent beautiful ambience great service
  29. MaryJoS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The greatest asset this place has is Serena, our server! Very pleasant, positive, refreshing server, who knocked “customer service” out of the park! We’ll definitely be back~and request your Number One Server~Serena!!
  30. AshleyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We used the Cozy Cabanas this winter. The menu was more limited because of that outdoor pool experience, yet the food and service was delicious. Our teen boys declared Artisan's french fries as the best they've ever had. We also had burgers, salmon and cesar salads. Everything was wonderful- and the outdoor service was fantastic.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The service was spectacular and the food was great. This was our second visit to TC and we ate at Artisan each time - and will be back again!
  32. SarahS

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall4food2service4ambience4
    We reserved a cabana in the outdoor pool area. While the pool and cabana were great, the food options were very limited and extremely expensive. $25 for a cheeseburger. Hopefully they modify their cabana menu in the future.
  33. MicheleW

    Northern MI

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was amazing. Every dish had delightful and complex flavors and paired well with the wine. The level of service was outstanding. We do t see that high a level very often in Traverse City
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 2, 2023

    overall2food2service5ambience3
    Soup and pasta both cold. Fish was way over cooked borderline burnt. Very disappointing
  35. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on February 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always have a wonderful dining experience at Artisan, we dined 2 nights this stay at the Delamar. There was a new seasonal menu. We enjoyed the Hangar Steak and the Duck. Everything was cooked to perfection. We enjoy dining in the lounge area, it’s a little more intimate and relaxed.
  36. Jossea

    St. Louis

    81 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    81 reviews

    Dined on January 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Exceptional dining venue in the Delamar Hotel featuring high quality cuisine and execution. Nicely curated wine and spirits selections accompanied by attentive, accommodating and correct fine dining service. Highly recommended!
  37. ThomasBrickel

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is the best. The staff here is better than anywhere I’ve been.
  38. OpenTable Diner

    Cancun

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on January 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We did the “cozy cabana” and it was so much fun! We ordered the charcuterie tray ahead of time and it was there ready and waiting when we arrived to the cabana. Our server was timely and great and also gave us our space to enjoy the 93 degree pool and time to relax. We both got the burgers and the jam is delicious! Can’t wait to be back!
  39. KurtS

    Detroit

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place to dine. Intimate, but cozy. All staff, and I mean everyone is looking out to make sure your dining experience is outstanding.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellence service & food. We had a girls night & it was the perfect meeting spot. I would definitely recommend dining there. I had the halibut but everyone lived there food and ordered differently.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Artisan - Traverse City is rated 4.8 stars by 620 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 18 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Artisan - Traverse City

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

  • Cuisines

    American, Farm-to-table

  • Dining style

    Elegant Dining

  • Dress code

    Business Casual

  • Parking details

    Hotel Parking

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Additional

    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Entertainment, Full Bar, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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