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: 4.6

4.6

848 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 26, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Elegant Dining
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm 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

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, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

What 848 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

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
Lively
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
American
Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula
Most Booked
Northern Michigan
Good for business meals
Northern Michigan
Innovative
Northern Michigan
Healthy
Northern Michigan
Hot spot
Northern Michigan
Lively
Northern Michigan
American
Northern Michigan
Most Booked

848 Reviews

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FarahF
San Antonio
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
What an amazing restaurant on the water, the food was delicious. The ambience was perfection. Will definitely come here again.
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Jerry
Chicago
169 reviews
vip
5.0
169 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Superb quality food artistically arranged and presented. Each dish was beautiful and delicious. Interesting local wines by the bottle and glass. Our server, Anna, was fantastic. Her knowledge and enthusiasm made the evening memorable.
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Seriousaboutfood
Detroit
10 reviews
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was exceptional. The Michigan squash appetizer was outstanding. Salmon and cod dinners were amazing. Blueberry-lemonade sorbet and the pumpkin spice custard were spectacular.
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OpenTable Diner
Chicago
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The Artisan has quickly become a favorite of ours - the food is consistently delicious, the staff is always welcoming, and you cannot beat the location/view! We bring all visiting friends and family here, as we know they’ll have a lovely experience. 10/10 recommend!
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SandyC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I love this place! The service is high quality, the lake views and garden flowers are beautiful. If you want a Zen dining experience, this is the place to go.
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JudyB
Naples
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent food! We sat on the porch and it was lovely. Heaters, sun screens when needed. Perfect!!
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OpenTable Diner
Detroit
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience2
Bad service. Sat without a cocktail for 15 minutes. Ordered wine that didn’t come at all during our dinner. I guess they were looking for it in the cellar. They brought a glass 15 or so minutes into our meal ( one we did not order) Very disappointed. It smelled like fish in there also too bright Steak overdone ordered M got well and M just in the middle so unevenly cooked. The manager did comp part of our meal but so not fun and relaxing as a meal out should be. Would never go back
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JimH
Detroit
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Food was delicious , service and atmosphere were great.
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AllanM
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall1food2service4ambience4
Menu was very limited, it lacked options for meat and fish. Meal was served without a starch and no bread basket ( a must for an upscale restaurant). Service was good.
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MoselerM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was perfect. Food was spot on and Katie our server wass attentive and kind.
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CW
CWPM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic menu, which changes fairly often. Service was top notch and is consistently so. And you can't beat the location, right on the water near downtown.
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SharonO
Tampa
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What a great find! Everything we had was excellent, but our special favorites were the wonderful squash bisque and the fabulous spice cake for dessert.
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ChasX
Orlando
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
Last minute reservation while traveling put us in bar/interior dining room instead of lakeside room. Still, had a very cozy booth with less noise and more romantic vibes. Small meals due to late lunch. Spouse loved her cod. My burger was excellent. Limited wine by the glass for a nice place. Service friendly.
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TheHappyDiner
Nashville
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Lovely view, upscale yet comfortable ambience… drinks and dinner was super… perfect for sharing a great time with friends !
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JillC
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The view was lovely, the food was outstanding, the scallops were the best I have ever eaten and the service couldn’t have been better!! It was just a fabulous evening!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
From the moment we walked up to the host stand until we were bid farewell by Alex, the very amicable maître d’, we enjoyed every moment of the anniversary my husband and I were celebrating. Mari, our waiter, was knowledgeable, personable, and attentive and went out of her way to make our special day that much more special. The outdoor environment is second to none, being surrounded by the West Bay and the beautiful floral arrangements the restaurant has planted along their dining area. The food was a work of art and a saporous journey of what can be done with fresh (as well as local) ingredients. We had a wonderful time and would recommend this location to anyone looking for an elevated dining experience in a beautiful location with people they love.
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DennyB
Northern MI
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Enjoyed this nice spot for lunch for three. Were able to sit outside near the water, so the atmosphere was nice and quiet. The indoor dining room looked lovely too though. The staff was all very friendly and they provided great, unhurried service. We had a small plate appetizer and then each had large plate main dishes. The food was all wonderfully prepared, was fresh, high quality and the flavor profiles and presentations were excellent. A very enjoyable place to enjoy a quiet, high quality lunch.
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choice
Detroit
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent seasonal food choices, great for special occasions or just because! Wait staff was fabulous.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely restaurant with friendly staff and delicious food! Will definitely be back.
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Ecee
Detroit
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always a wonderful experience for us! We love the spring pea pasta, and the sparkling rose! The fluffy caramel cheesecake is the perfect end, to a perfect meal every time, thank you for an exceptional place to enjoy, with exceptional wait staff!
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MichelleG
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrated our 28th Anniversary at Artisan last evening. Monica, our server, was fantastic. She was attentive, cheerful, and overall excellent. We split the chowder and also ordered the warm bread served with Heirloom Tomato Butter... loved it! I chose the scallops and my husband the filet for our entrees. Both cooked to perfection. Overall, dreamy experience. Can't wait to return.
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Michigander
Greater Boston
36 reviews
vip
4.0
36 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Our only disappointment is the limited number of menu selections.
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Alycia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
Food was excellent, the seating location was not ideal. We asked to be seated outdoors when we reserved the restaurant and we were seated at a 2 person table with people next to us on both sides. It was difficult to have a conversation without someone ease dropping since they were so close. Overall upsetting with the seating especially for the price we paid for dinner
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LVGAL
Detroit
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sunday evening Labor Day weekend. I made a reservation, because we were staying at the hotel (Delamar) in Traverse City. I am so glad I did, everything was perfect! Our service was great, food was absolutely delicious. Hubby proclaimed the burger was the best he's ever had! Seafood chowder was delightful, as well as the Caesar salad, ( with fried chickpeas and capers) And a beautiful setting!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Chicago
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience3
Scallops were sent back 2x’s and was significantly undercooked. Wedge salad was excellent, lamb burger over cooked Waitress needs customer service training to give heads up to customers about understaffing and backups.
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BeGr8
Grand Rapids
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Celebrating family gathering
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steven
Northern MI
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience4
A bit of too heavy 70’s music…and that’s my era!
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HeatherW
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very interesting menu. Great food, service and ambiance. Our waiter was very informative and friendly.
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JimH
Chicago
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was incredible and the atmosphere was excellent. The best of all was our waiter Giovanni who made great suggestions and gave us some pointers on the area and where to go visit. Definitely will be coming back!!
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Jeff
San Diego
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Overall we have a good experience here. The staff was attentive and nice and the food was good. If they kicked up the flavor a notch I would give it five stars.
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OT
OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great service and beautiful location! The food took a bit longer than expected - unprompted they gave us appetizers and dessert on them. Very classy!
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GG55
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 30, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner with my family. The food was really good however the soup and the mushroom pasta dish needed a little more seasoning. They were just a little bland. The steak and salmon dishes were outstanding and then the delicious desserts! Fantastic.
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JudyH
Detroit
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Monica was a delight. She explained the dishes and answered questions about the portions, the sauces and the little palate cleansing dish. Thank you for an amazing experience.
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TCDoc
Northern MI
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolutely incredible. Never disappoints. Food quality, prep and presentation second to none.
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DKDK
Northern MI
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went here for a special celebration and we were impressed with every aspect! The service was the best I'd experienced in TC in many years. Everyone we interacted with was so nice and professional, and every detail was considered. The food was creative and expertly prepared, ingredients fresh and flavorful. We loved the stone fruit salad with basil sponge (who knew?)! The farm board was generous and filled with local, seasonal items. Pickled fennel—yum. Entrees were perfectly prepared, and they were happy to split plates for us. Special consideration was taken for one person with gluten sensitivity. The pergola seating on the bay allows you to enjoy the view and breezes with a refined atmosphere. It's hard to find restaurants here that prioritize comfort and ambiance, especially outdoors. Our out-of-town guests were very impressed, and we will be back!
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RonV
Chicago
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service. Chef preparations plating and flavors all well balanced. Can’t beat the view but need to request outdoors. Have covered in area so can see sunset even in cooler weather conditions
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JenP
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The staff were all very attentive and friendly, and the food was fantastic. There’s a beautiful view of the lake, with fire pits and an outside bar also. Highly recommend.
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KathyB
Atlanta Metro
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Truly incredible service, atmosphere and food! Wonderful evening spent with 4 couples all ordering a wide array of entrees and “extras”. Everything…. Literally EVERYTHING was incredible! A must visit in Traverse City!
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OT
OpenTable Diner
Columbus
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Super good food, great service. Dope place, fair prices
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JanL
Detroit
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our Server, Anna, was exceptional. So professional and informed us about menu choices. She also treated us to a delicious anniversary key lime pie!
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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 4.6 stars by 848 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 26, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 25 times today

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

Additional information

Neighborhood
Traverse City
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm 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

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

Artisan - Traverse City

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Bison Burger

Roasted Tomato Bisque

Bloody Mary Shrimp Cocktail

Menu

What 848 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

How is Artisan - Traverse City restaurant rated?

Is Artisan - Traverse City currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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