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Artisan - Traverse City, Traverse City, MI

Artisan - Traverse City

4.8 (1277)
$31 to $50
Contemporary American
615 E Front St, Traverse City, MI 49686-2617

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2 people
7:00 PM

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Fancy
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

Menu

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What 1,277 people are saying

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

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Innovative

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Healthy

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Hot spot

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Romantic

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula

    Most Booked

  • Northern Michigan

    Innovative

  • Northern Michigan

    Healthy

  • Northern Michigan

    Hot spot

  • Northern Michigan

    Romantic

  • Northern Michigan

    Great for scenic views

  • Northern Michigan

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Artisan in Traverse City offers a "beautiful setting" and "elevated dining without being pretentious." Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "impeccable service" from staff like Alex and Giovanni. The "cozy cabanas" and outdoor heated pool add to the unique experience. Perfect for "special occasions" or a "fancy date night."
1,277 Reviews

  1. Pam

    San Diego4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful anniversary dinner here last night. Everything was perfect!

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  2. Kristin

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely experience for our anniversary dinner! Our waiter Alex M. went out of his way to make it very special, and our meal was fantastic. Also, as a side note, I enjoyed seeing some of the experienced staff train and guide the newbies with such respect, kindness, and encouragement. This definitely contributed to the warm environment!

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  3. Kelley

    Northern MI1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was excellent, from being seated immediately to excellent service with Alex to the outstanding food. One person in our party said it was “elevated dining without being pretentious”.

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  4. Michael

    Chicago1 review

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the time we arrived we felt genuinely welcomed and appreciated. Alex was fantastic with suggestions, banter and wonderful service. Food was wonderful, truly a great place to celebrate my wife's birthday

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  5. molly

    Northern MI1 review

    2.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    Just a very sub par experience all the way around.

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  6. Len

    Northern MI4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We stopped in for Mother’s Day brunch today. Everything was great. We did have to sit at a table for a while to wait for our table which wasn’t ideal but everything else was great.

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  7. Karen VIP

    Northern MI50 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 4, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was phenomenal. She knows how to do her job so well. We love coming here because we are treated so well.

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  8. victoria VIP

    Detroit4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Thanks for a wonderful dinner to celebrate our kids’ engagement!

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  9. Brian VIP

    San Francisco11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on May 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was excellent and Alex did a great job assisting with both the menu and wine list.

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  10. Kaleigh

    Northern MI1 review

    5.0

    Dined on May 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Absolutely exceeded all expectations! The kitchen was incredible and same with the front of house service. Thank you so much for a very memorable meal

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Artisan - Traverse City is rated 4.8 stars by 1277 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
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
  • 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
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