Aerie Restaurant & Lounge
Restaurant · Grand Traverse County ·

Aerie Restaurant & Lounge

Restaurant · Grand Traverse County ·

Stunning views and exceptional service with delicious desserts

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100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI 49610 Get directions

$50–100

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100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd, Acme, MI 49610 Get directions

+1 231 534 6800
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$50–100 · Menu

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•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Dinner reservations recommended
•Cozy
•Dressy
•Romantic

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Dec 22, 2025

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"A dinner hosted during the festival brings Tyler Florence back to the kitchen where he worked early in his career, underscoring the restaurant’s connection to Grand Traverse Resort & Spa and its role as a showcase venue for the week." - Mary Hayes Weier

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Aerie Restaurant & Lounge

Brianna S.

Google
The dessert was by far the best part of our meal!!!! The food was decent but also not the best we have ever had! Capreese & Caesar salad good portions and delicious, pork chop bland carrots burnt but still okay, ratatouille was a okay vegetarian option but also not as good as the starters. The view is amazing and the service was even better, we had Will as our waiter and he provided everything we asked for with a positive, mellow attitude. We loved him ♥️

Rob V.

Google
The Sunday Brunch was amazing! Very large selection of food, drinks and desserts. The bloody mary was delicious. Great service and phenomenal views of the Traverse City area and the bay. Great location, close to area attractions, wineries and the bay. If you're in the area, I would suggest checking out the Great food at Aerie Restaurant and Lounge, you won't be disappointed.

Brittany P.

Google
The food was delicious and service exceptional. Our only issue is that it’s extremely hot up there. We asked about options for making it cooler, but it sounded like it’s a known issue. The tables up higher in the half circle I felt like made it hotter and were tighter. They also had issues with the elevators briefly while we were there. It does have great views though. Not going to lie though I have had better from other places for this price. To me they are over priced for what you get.

Robert M.

Google
Beautiful views especially for sunset. Took 35 minutes to get our first drinks. Sausage and polenta appetizer was very good. Salmon was very small portion and didn’t seem fresh and not good. NY strip was cooked medium like ordered but was just okay. Went to bar on other side and had a drink after dinner. Bartenders were great.

Chuck T.

Google
We celebrated Mother’s Day early since Mom was in town for a visit. The brunch buffet was a bit pricey but the food & the selection were both excellent. The views are also quite nice & the service was good.

Greg R.

Google
Food was good (not great) and views are fantastic. We went to the lounge before dinner to have a drink and was immediately told by the bartender that he was too busy to take our order due to a backlog of other customers, thus there was a big staffing issue. When we made it to our table for dinner, we found the views to be amazing. Then we ordered a very nice bottle of wine to find out they didn't have it or 3 other bottles that we wanted on the wine list. When they did have a bottle we wanted, it was a different year than what was listed on the menu but never acknowledged it. The food was good and service was acceptable, but we were looking for a wonderful experience and got something much less. If you are hoping for a big city high-end restaurant experience here, you will be vastly disappointed. If you are okay with a overhyped restaurant with a limited menu, wine list and average service but with good food and great views, then this place may work for you. We just had high expectations and found ourselves quite underwhelmed.

Danielle F.

Google
HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE! My parents flew into Traverse City for the weekend from Dallas. We were seated at our reservation time of 6:15pm as this restaurant will charge you if you are late. At 7:30 we still had not had dinner. Our server was absolutely terrible. We had other tables come in after us and they were served and left. Our waters never were refilled. Asked for drinks waited 30 minutes. Had to remind her multiple times we wanted bread. Overheard her saying to another table that her job is just to smile. We asked for a manager, no manager came. We left and told the host we were leaving. I do NOT recommend, highly recommended finding somewhere else to dine. Makes us question if coming to Traverse City was the right choice for us.

Gabriele J.

Google
First time going to the Arie Restaurant & Lounge Sunday Brunch. It was fabulous!!!! The atmosphere was breathtaking. The food quality & presentation was beyond tasty. We absolutely loved all of it & are planning to return.
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Jason G.

Yelp
I have to say I was very pleased by this experience! This is a restaurant at the top of the grand traverse resort. The food was excellent. I had a chicken that was delectable and juicy. The restaurant has a lovely view of the surrounding country side due to its large window. This was during autumn and leaves were ablaze with color. And on this particular day there was a rainbow. Service was grand Loved the salad and the mixed drinks and wine were chefs kiss If you are staying here it's a great choice for an ups Al's evening
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Ellison N.

Yelp
Aerie offers a stunning view of the bay and an enjoyable dining experience. I had the market fish which was tile fish on the day I visited. It was a generous portion fish served over fried chickpeas and blistered tomatoes in a creamy dill sauce. I really enjoyed this fish, I was skeptical of the sauce but actually thought it complemented it very well. We got the brussel sprouts and bacon scallops as an appetizer. The brussle sprouts were very standard, nothing to write home about. The scallops were good but small. They sat atop mashed potatoes that were very rich and delicious but filling. Nothing is marked for allergies in the menu. I had to ask our server about the preparation of my dish as I have a gluten allergy. She answered my questions and luckily I didn't get sick but didn't give me total confidence in her knowledge of dietary restrictions. Traverse City has such a plethora of wonderful restaurants. I feel like the windows at Aerie are the draw but the food is also good. It's worth checking out if you're in the area and want a scenic dinner.
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Brent B.

Yelp
We were at the resort for a work conference so we decided to give Aerie a try. It's really about the location, it's located on the 17th floor of the resort. The view of the bay and sunset was amazing the night we visited! The ambiance is upscale, and the service was very good. I had the filet which was cooked perfectly and plate presentation was nice, which for the price it should be! Would i come back? Maybe, like I said, it's all about the location and a great place to celebrate. But I feel the TC dining scene also gives you lots of destination restaurant options at the price point.

T N.

Yelp
Sat at the bar and the Seabass catch with French onion soup. Both were perfectly done and delivered with great service. Cards on the table promoting burger pint night , Wednesday and a bourbons with beef tips on Friday

stacey w.

Yelp
Such lost potential - great view of the bay - just lacking in so many ways. Staff fantastic - they are doing their best.

Nicolas W.

Yelp
Could have been so much better - needs work on all fronts. Great view and great staff - management, menu, and all else needs a lot of work.

Elaine G.

Yelp
Chef Bryan Petrick made the most delicious entree for me- a picky vegetarian. It was truly one of the best meals I have ever eaten and I did eat every last bit.

eric

Yelp
Last minute cancelled our anniversary dinner and didn't even bother to check if we would still be in town when they offered to replace the reservation. The name we received to contact, Nicolas Wilcox, did not even bother to respond to our email laying out the problem and instead let the resort deal with the issue. The resort did an incredibly poor job, first telling us we were not canceled then backtracking the next day and limiting our ability to research any other good options in town (even if we could have gotten a Friday reservation with less than 24 hours), instead booking us at the objectively terrible restaurant owned by the same company at the casino down the road (do not go to Bourbon 72 either, tho I will give our waitress credit for being kind there). I would not ever even think about going to Aerie after the awful management and even worse service.

Rob

Yelp
Food service and ambiance of the place are all impeccable. We will definitely be back when we return to TC

Lori G.

Yelp
My husband and I enjoyed an outstanding meal from Chef Mickey's Tuscan Bistro menu, with our delightful server, Jessie, taking care of every detail with equal parts skill, grace and charm. We were thrilled to revisit a menu that holds many special memories for us and our family. each course was perfection, the sunset view made to order, and the perfect lighting and ideal volume on some romantic dinner music was a throwback to the way fine dining was meant to be. Truly a memorable and enchanted evening. Thank you, Chef Mickey and a special thank you to Jessie. We thought service like hers was a thing of the past. A real professional! - Lori & Mike

Loreen M.

Yelp
The view is spectacular (before dark) and the room is nicely appointed. We had a very pleasant (overworked) server who did her best but wait times were outrageous even for the overpriced drinks. VEGANS please AVOID this restaurant! We even called several days ahead of time to ask for accommodations (they were less than helpful OR knowledgeable on the phone but finally the day before our reservation someone called my sister-in-law back to say they'd make a special butternut squash dish with veggies for me) We were a table of 10 so this was not a small inexpensive gathering! My special "piece de resistance", yes that's what the server called it... was DRY cubed sweet potatoes AND halved undercooked fingerling potatoes with 1 teenie 1/2 stalk of asparagus and possibly 4 baby carrots chopped into pieces and undercooked... seasoned with salt pepper and maybe powdered ginger? I took a few bites and left the rest - it was truly dreadful. And of course there's only 1 other Vegan / Vegetarian dish on the menu - brussel sprouts (a very acquired taste but admittedly a very good dish that I was somehow unable to get for my dinner which is still a mystery to me). There was not a salad, soup, entree or dessert for anyone with dietary needs. And they were less than helpful about the situation. Though we did get extra Creme brulee for the table at the end of the meal... Gee thanks... another non Vegan option. What surprised me the most is that in this day and age, with so many who have dietary needs, allergies, etc. and the outrageously high price of the menus items, that not only were there no regular menu items for Vegans (or Vegetarian without making accommodations) but this "highly trained" and "excellent chef" that everyone bragged about wasn't able to use any of the other ingredients, say spinach? tomatoes? chimichurri? butternut squash? couscous? to make a festive, appealing looking vegan dish? This was a monumental disappointment.

David J.

Yelp
The view was outstanding and the food and service were even better. Dina was our server and she was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. Get there for sunset!
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Joseph R.

Yelp
We had a very good experience here the service was excellent, and the views are very pretty. Really good service from the waitress. Menu is extremely limited, and the prices are high but it's worth it

Lauri B.

Yelp
Went to Aerie during Restaurant Week. Excellent food, the service was great, and the views were incredible.

Steve B.

Yelp
So, I went to Aerie Restaurant with a group of coworkers to celebrate Restaurant Week. Aerie's Chef had put together menu with 3 courses to make my selections from. They didn't make it easy as everything would have been the right choice. I went with the mushroom gnocchi for my starter and it was perfectly executed and the portion was ample. Next came the Hanger Steak with braised red cabbage, chermoula, whipped feta and spiced crispy sweet potato. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare and the flavors were amazing. Probably the best hanger steak I've had to date. I finished the meal with a reaspberry creme brulee. It was also the perfect portion and did not disappoint. I was with 7 others and everyone had the same experience as i did. WELL DONE Aerie, and thanks for a great night. Not to be left out, the wait staff did an amazing job. Timing was not rushed, but we didn't have to wait in between courses longer than you would want. Never felt rushed. Very relaxed, but atentive service. Great wine and drink list as well. Don't miss the opportunity to treat yourself and make the short trip Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. It will be memorable. ​
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Allison R.

Yelp
I treated myself to Aerie for dinner while I was in town and it was incredible. This is definitely a fine dining restaurant, so expect to take your time and enjoy the views. I didn't make a reservation so I dined alone at the bar and the service was great. I had the allium salad, scallops entree, roasted carrots, and limoncello cheesecake (to go). Everything was top notch. The salad was larger than I anticipated, the scallops melted in my mouth, the risotto and carrots were delicious, and the limoncello cheesecake was the perfect sweet treat to round out my meal. Looking forward to coming back again next year.

Jeremy S.

Yelp
There was a posted special that i booked through the site for Saturday night date night, you got 2 3 course meals for $100, upon arriving were notified that it's not available today (day after valentines day) . There where no exclusion dates posted on the site when I booked. The service was excellent, just be sure to double check to see if specials are actually available.

Kellie C.

Yelp
10/10 Great brunch! Awesome view of the bay. And the service was on top of it. They had a great selection of brunch items and it was perfectly laid out.

Joe C.

Yelp
I don't know why this place scores so low. My wife and I had an amazing dinner here last night. The view is spectacular and the seafood tower was delicious! Our server was polite and did a great job!
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Adam B.

Yelp
Casual upscale dining experience. Scallops and Lobster Bisque were truly amazing! View and service was nothing short of spectacular. Highly recommend.

Dania C.

Yelp
delicious food with the return of chef Mickey and his team. the service was very knowledgeable and the view"sunset" was spectacular
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Sana K.

Yelp
Beautiful views! Good service. Good food. 16th floor views of East traverse bay. The only high rise in traverse city that I could see. Stopped by here for drinks and apps before our cruise. Everything was yummy. Note: the lounge area is the golf course view and not the bay. We came as soon as they opened at 5. They were able to seat us even though I originally requested the high top. It was a beautiful day as you can see. The charcuterie was good. I wish there was more meat or meat options. There were only 2 meats and cheeses, fruits, jam, mustard, and nuts. The cocktail shrimp was not what I expected. It was charred but still cold. The sauce was delicious. Just yummy.
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Jodi F.

Yelp
We went here with a group of eight people. And rather than get one of the many seats with a panoramic views of Traverse City, we were told we had a private room. What this actually meant was a room without a view. It was the only place in the entire restaurant, besides the bathrooms and kitchen, where you couldn't see views via the floor to ceiling windows. The servers came and introduced themselves and that's when things got ... interesting. A number of people in our party were picky eaters and/or had certain dietary needs. A few of them planned on getting chicken (having looked at the menu online first). Well, the servers told us "we don't have the chicken tonight." No other chicken dishes available. It wasn't an issue for me but for them, it was. As far as me and my husband, I ordered the tomato bisque soup and the filet and he ordered the caprese salad and the scallops. He said the salad was the highlight of the meal. The scallops were well cooked, but the sauce on them was unspectacular, and the portion small. The filet was "ok" but not amazing considering the price. I did like the soup a lot though. Overall an average place. Maybe it would've been better if we had the view. Won't rush back.
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Marc B.

Yelp
HUGE disappointment. A downsized menu that is jacked up beyond what I could stomach in price. $22 for a SIDE of chicken or $33 for a side of filet to add to your nearly $15-20 salad. Then there are the spiders clinging to the windows, a piano relocated from the lobby to an empty bar next to the restaurant. The condition and offerings came up so short that my family and I walked out and went to MaGees Grill instead for a meal 1/3 the price with an intimate setting hosted by a lovely host and not a bored high school student. The online menus do not reflect the current list and I am shocked that when Traverse City offers high quality upscale restaurants such as Red Ginger, Amical, Poppycocks, Firefly, and Boones that Aerie doesn't even come a close level of success on this night. Clearly Aerie should close until they can get real about menu selections and pricing because this experience left me feeling that the restaurant owners are desperate to make dollars over diners just as they do with the super low winnings at their casino. In other words...they let themselves go like a foodie lets go of a diet and this is not the place to break a diet.

Brandi F.

Yelp
The food is outstanding! Do yourself a favor, and have the filet! Out of this world! Beautiful views, great service. My children loved the cream of tomato soup and grilled cheese.
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Marc K.

Yelp
The food was 3 stars and the view 5. The service was a 2. Wow. The view is to die for and whether you dawdle or dine, come and check it out. The service was imperfect. The poor thing was not having a great day. She was a bit cognitively tangled in her service and really was having a hard time keeping it all together. Maybe she was having a bad day, maybe she forgot to take her medication or maybe she tied off one too many. Who knows Was served regular soda instead diet soda and, after learning the dish we came to enjoy was not available, wAs unkind, insensitive and flippant about the whole thing. Felt bad for my colleague. We got this wood slab with meats and cheeses and nuts-- -chickadee or chacautery-- whatever. Too fancy for this hardscrabble guy. Never had it before so hard to comment whether it was perfect or terrible. Seemed like to sort of food a hobbit living inside a redwood would eat. The steak was great, nice crust, perfectly cooked and juicy. Spiced nicely, I should add. The cubed potato nestled in the mashed potato was toothsome and the bacon perched on the outer edge a nice touch. The dessert menu was similar to the cheese board way too fancy for this brusque chap who hailed from Brooklyn. No schlag no standard ice cream--no dice.

Jigar J.

Yelp
Ambiance is the only thing that is worth sitting in this place for Service was average. Do not believe it was a directly staff related issue seemed like lack of training. Over all very low energy with in the team and poor motivation . Food is where the worst nightmare was at the highest point. I will be ashamed to feed this to beggars on the street. How can you make everything so bad including the bread !? After trying a few dish and spending a good amount of dollars we walked out practically hangry!
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Al M.

Yelp
Aerie sits prominently atop the 16th floor of the Grand Traverse Resort tower and affords diners awesome views of Grand Traverse Bay while enjoying classic $$$ food and drink. Our views were impacted a bit by heavy rain clouds that moved through during dinner but that didn't damper our appetite from having played 27 holes on the resort's golf courses earlier that day. We ordered the Caprese salad and an appetizer special of Beef Tenderloin Tips on a bed of mashed potatoes with sautéed onions and 'shrooms. Both were excellent. For our entrees, both my wife and I went off menu with the daily specials. We ordered one Lake Trout special and one special of Grouper over risotto. Just like our apps, these entrees made us very happy. Aerie provided great food and excellent service only tempered back by the rain that hampered our views from atop the tallest hotel in Northern Michigan.

Grant S.

Yelp
Food and service was great for Christmas brunch. You can beat the views of the bay which adds to the ambiance.
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Lori D.

Yelp
We had an amazing server named Paige she did an outstanding job. Unfortunately I can't say that about my meal. I had the special Salomon encrusted with quinoa and sweet potatoes which were still hard and the quinoa was watery under the Salomon and you could of used a straw with it. The dish had no seasoning. They put on sweet dressing on salmon which was odd and not carried they the dish as one would expect.The Pesto sauce with the bread was amazing but that was all that was amazing. Not worth the price tag even with an amazing view even if raining is still beautiful.
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Susie H.

Yelp
Very disappointed! We went to Aerie for Mother's Day brunch (which was a buffet, but, the staff served). The selection was very bland. Main dishes were boring with no creativity. (undercooked, crunchy potatoes, chicken, overcooked fish, blah, blah, blah). There was a salad bar and omelette bar, which were both fine ~ nothing spectacular. The desserts were pretty but had no taste! The main dessert was bread pudding. It seems to me that if you're spending $30 per person for a nice brunch, put some things in the line that are truly enjoyable ~ not just the run-of-the-mill buffet offerings. To top it all off, one of the servers was very loudly complaining about the guests and seemed put off about even serving people. He should've been back in the kitchen instead of working with the customers. :( Update: My daughter and her boyfriend went to Aerie last night to celebrate their anniversary. He had the duck, she had the filet. Hers was served with potato chips??? For $52???? He said the duck was subpar. What the heck?? Save your money and head into downtown for more enjoyable food.
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Nichole K.

Yelp
Exquisite view! Nice decor and quaint ambiance. I really wanted to like this restaurant more. Very busy Saturday night, dined with a large party. The charcuterie board was nice quality but small. It had two meat choices and two cheese, a scoop of honeycomb, nice nuts and dried cherries. The Arie salad was average, the dressing very sweet. Grouper and Salmon features. I went with the grouper, it was dry and the risotto also over cooked and mushy. Server was rude. Then he made us wait another 30 minutes before bringing our check. We went looking for him twice!
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Calvin M.

Yelp
We were the guest of the parents of the groom that got married Saturday. We got to meet the father of the bride and his lovely wife. The seating was wonderful with a beautiful view. The service was top notch. The restrooms quite clean which is very important to my wife and I. I found the food to be okay it could have been what I ordered which was Duck Breast which was crispy yet slightly dry. I would go back to this place as well as recommend it to someone if they ask about restaurants in the Traverse City area. The manager was a joy in his effort to make sure we were happy. Our server was also wonderful in the attention he gave us.
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Donald L.

Yelp
I have to be slightly tough on this one. Nothing too bad but when comparing to other high end restaurants in the area, althoughit really lacked the charm and personality of others. Our waiter on Friday was Kevin and he was attentive to our drinks and appetizers but not compared to the wait staff at Trattoria Stella and The Boat House, who knew their menus and could sell it with their eyes closed. I feel he was more like a order taker and not selling the menu. This does not mean he was worth a 20% tip. It just means to over tip on great service. This means know your menu, know the pairings of drinks to suggest when ordering food. But more importantly when the chef is preparing something special, know what the ingredients are blended and to look for it on ones palette. Our food was a shared plate of the Bronzini Mediterranean Sea Bass which we both enjoyed.
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Ted B.

Yelp
Great location. Decent enough food. Was there for the big New Years Eve Prix Fix Dinner (before the black tie ballroom event). Not many people there it was like a ghost town at the dinner for some reason but I'm not complaining. I liked being one of the only tables. The party was definitely not empty. This was not the group dinner for the party, so I can't review that one. Staff was very accommodating to allow me to change my ticket and pay extra for the restaurant dinner. Food was pretty good. I refused the octopus but the filet was decent. The highlight was the beehive crème brule. Very well done and creative. I think I paid around $150 for dinner something like that
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Matt B.

Yelp
Long wait for food. Offensively small portions for extremely high prices. Food didn't taste terrible, it was just boring. Appetizers were decent. Drinks were below par unless you're talking about wine which you can't mess up. Prices for fine dining are outdated and simply do not meet the expectation. Missing items on already skimp plates. Like how can you make a weak wedge salad? I will not be returning ever again. Absolute waste of a really amazing view and atmosphere.
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Luke K.

Yelp
I rarely leave reviews, we've dined at Michelin star restaurants and we expected a fun night out here but this was a terrible experience. We got seated and waited 20 minutes until anyone even acknowledged us. There were maybe 4 tables occupied in the entire restaurant. I very rarely complain and I understand it's during Covid but that doesn't totally excuse awful service. From there, started with 2 cocktails. Both took 25 minutes to come out, again maybe 4-5 tables seated in the entire restaurant so I'm not sure what took so long. Charcuterie board to start, for $21 It was disappointing and would recommend trying something else. Two filet entrees which actually weren't bad, seasoning was good but came out a little cold. Another positive, great wine list as long as you're okay waiting 30 minutes to get your glass of wine. At this point though we were both so disappointed in the awful service that it was hard to enjoy the evening. Can't say we'll return next time we're in Traverse city and I'd recommend you spend your money elsewhere if you want decent service and decent food.

Aubrey B.

Yelp
So...the view was nice and the food was pretty good. Our waitress Karyl Anne was also super awesome and sweet. So you would think this would be a high rating - however - for literally no reason my friend ordered a second drink ...waited 35 minutes and then was told one person could no longer be served (him). Oddest experience ever and im mad that ill never know why it happened because the manager refused to come out when requested. NOT COOL. NOT FUN. Good thing the windows dont open on the 16th floor because i would be in mourning over the loss of my friend right now. Cool aerie...chill out.
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Meg G.

Yelp
The features drink was horrible, we were a table of 5 and our food took an hour and a half to make. 3 of us got filets cooked medium and they were all very different. The carrots were burned and the mash potatos tasted like they were a week old. The server was trying to keep up but was clearly overwhelmed. Save your money or go into town to get a real meal.
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Siri M.

Yelp
I think I would give this 3.5 stars. Not the best for your money, but I think you definitely pay for the view. They only have indoor seating but are taking many precautions due to COVID and have spread out the seating quite well. I really enjoyed the pink drink I got!
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Andrea C.

Yelp
The food was excellent but it was the server, Dani, that catapulted this dining experience into one of the best ever! I had stomach surgery about 3-4 weeks prior and was only able to eat puréed or very soft food. But hubby really wanted to go to Aerie for dinner while in Traverse City for a conference. So we went and my expectations were that I was not going to be able to eat. My suspicions were confirmed after viewing the menu but that was ok cuz hubby found something he really wanted to eat. I did mention to the server, Dani, that I could only eat very soft or puréed foods and I have a dairy allergy, so I would just take a glass of water and joked I would go to KFC later for mashed potatoes. She proceeded to ask the chef to boil and mash a potato for me and had it served in a nice bowl like a dinner off the menu. I was so touched by this gesture - I was having dinner with my husband in a beautiful restaurant! Kudos to Dani for taking initiative and providing one of the best customer service experiences ever!

J. P.

Yelp
Terrible to say the least: Decided to book a reservation for my birthday weekend in Traverse City. My girlfriend chose this place to surprise me. Our reservations were at 7:30pm. After arriving promptly, the host stated "we have your table, it's just not ready yet"....we waited in the lounge until our table was ready. After being seated we were greeted with our less than attentive server. After placing our drink orders and an appetizer he stated he would return soon with our bread. ....35 minutes goes by until he returned with our drinks but no bread....I asked him for the bread in which 10 more minutes goes by and a manager ultimately brought us the bread. About 10 more minutes later, our server returned to fill our water. He asked us if we were ready to order, to which my girlfriend replied, is our shrimp appetizer almost ready. The server rudely replied "ugh, it'll be ready when it's ready, I have other tables to get to" ....and walked away!!! We were shocked at his response to us. A few minutes later the manager walked over with our shrimp appetizer, after eating it the manager walked over again and asked us if we needed anything. We quickly stated, "yes, the check please"....our special dinner was quickly ended by this jackass of a server. We got our check and couldn't walked out fast enough. Thanks for ruining our dinner, asshole. Save your money and go somewhere that's way less for 10x better service.
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Lisa V.

Yelp
I really wanted to like this place. There were definitely pros and cons, but unfortunately cons won out this time. First off, the view is amazing and I definitely recommend coming around sunset time. The food was okay- some items better than others. The pork was yummy and beet salad was fresh tasting- the real winner being the Brussels sprouts!!! On the other hand, the steak was over cooked and served with potato chips. If I spend $52 on a steak, I expect it to be amazing and serving with chips just made it feel cheaper. Another odd thing was there were no bread plates.. but the tablecloth was clean at least. The main con we had was the service. Our waiter came to our table to welcome us and promptly said "we have a large party in the back and we are short staffed, so if you can please order in the next few minutes that would be great". We hadn't looked at the menu yet and just sat down, so we honestly should have just left. It went downhill from there. You pay for the view, but that's about the only reason I'd be back.

Erik B.

Yelp
Carson did a wonderful job and Jackson's Bloody Mary was to die for, no pun intended. What a great brunch!!!!

Kathy P.

Yelp
We were there for New Years Day brunch and have had brunch there about 5 times in the past. I think this was our last. The view and service were both excellent, but the food/buffet was definitely sub-par. Nothing was hot, except the made-to-order omelets. The buffet was almost exclusively breakfast items which were pretty dismal. The only entree items were a gluey vegetarian pasta and a dry smoked brisket. It's a beautiful place, but for the $35.95 price, they need to serve good food.
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Morgan C.

Yelp
Waitress was super nice. View was awesome of the bay. Brussels sprouts were amazing. My salmon for an entree was not flavorful at all, nothing special what so ever. Thank god my boyfriend got the filet and shared with me. Experience felt mediocre, nice but we have been to much nicer for around the same price point. Oh also the steak was super yummy but there were potato chips on the plate? Idk why a $50 steak needs potato chips, just skip that next time.
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Ty B.

Yelp
Overall "experience" 10/10. View was nice. Lindsey our waitress was super nice and professional. Brussel sprouts were delicious. Steak was tender and well cooked. Steak came with potato chips around it, which is weird because I don't expect my $50 steak to come with potato chips lol. Blackened salmon however, not great. Wasn't blackened and had very little to no flavor. Salmon wasn't worth the money whatsoever. I've had better salmon on cheap salads.
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Chelse O.

Yelp
Amazing dining experience and well worth the money! I would suggest making a reservation around sunset and sitting by a window. The view of the town as the sun sets over the water is breathtaking! The service was excellent. Everyone we came into contact with from the hostess to the busboy was polite and knowledgeable. The food was artful, flavorful and unique. My fiancé and I shared several appetizers as a meal and were stuffed by the end! The restaurant also brought out a beautiful cake with candles for my mother's birthday. Would highly recommend eating here!
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Daniel T.

Yelp
Embarrassing to here other people complaining how long they have been waiting upon arrival. Food didn't have taste and was cold. Workers looked like they hated there job