"Traverse City diners know to nab a reservation for special occasions such as Mothers Day or graduation at Artisan restaurant, but did you know this white tablecloth dining room is also home to one of the most scenic waterside patios along the Fresh Coast? Overlooking Grand Traverse Bay, The Patio at Artisan offers a more informal menu (think: cheeseburgers or bratwurst), the same craft cocktails that are available inside, and — Wednesdays to Saturdays — a live DJ." - Stacey Brugeman