Artisan

DO NOT trust the menu online. literally, was so excited for specific dishes on the menu online, only for them to inform us WHEN ORDERING "since it is high volume this weekend we are not offering some dishes now"?!? that was extremely irritating for such an expensive & highly rated place. our waitress was very understanding & tried to pull some strings but at the end of the day our expectations were mush higher than what was provided to us. will not return.

I always love a visit to Artisan when I come to Elkhart. It has been on my list of favorites for nearly a decade now. My last visit was no exception with perfect service provided by Cassandra. Thank you for keeping up with my quick drinking iced tea habits. I had the pork ribeye which was so flavorful and tender. I look forward to my next visit very soon. The menu has been quite static lately leading to some of my co-workers wanting to try someplace new. I hope to see some new and exciting dishes to lure them back to join me soon.

Very nice experience. Cassandra is a great server. Food was good, but they can go easier on the salt. Cocktails were good. Comfortable temperature. Clean bathroom.

Well I thoroughly enjoyed my last Tuesday night dinner at Artisan. We had the 5 course meal w/ wine pairings which was excellent. Cassandra and trainer Kate were most enjoyable and professional. One could tell they enjoyed their jobs. We will definitely be back. I just read an article in WSJ about tipping and how dining out should be an adventure for BOTH the serving staff and diners and we had that experience. Thank you, the Harpers

The food was absolutely delicious, and the cocktails were superb. Our server, Melissa, was attentive, knowledgeable, and incredibly friendly, which made the experience even more enjoyable. I would highly recommend Artisan for a delightful and memorable meal.

Madison was amazing!! She definitely adapts to peoples personalities and humour very well which is refreshing ☺️ The food was so good I made weird satisfied noises with every bite. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

We had a wonderful dinner at this restaurant, where we sat at the bar. Our bartender, Cassandra, was fantastic! Her recommendations for both drinks and food were outstanding. The smoked Old Fashioned I had was one of the best I've ever tasted. I highly recommend the food and the great atmosphere!

Atmosphere was good, food was meh. Bread the best part. American Wagyu was nothing special, regular steak and not melt in your mouth. Onion soup was tasty but needed more topping of some sort. More on appearance than taste. Service ok. Was looking for higher end. Watch they add gratuity for groups but don’t tell you. Some other restaurants within a mile or less in the area much better.

My husband and I wanted a casual but quality dinner on a Saturday night, and Artisan was the perfect choice. I had the Artisan salad and Crab cake...probably one of the best crab cakes I've ever had. My husband had the Artisan Burger, it was perfect. The Service is always top notch, whether you are celebrating a special occasion or just want a casual meal and a good bourbon or glass of wine.

Classy, upscale spot great for date night or celebrating something. Prices to match. Recommend making a reservation in advance, but my party did not and we were still able to be seated late during a mid-week evening. I went for the duck for my entree and it was nice. I really liked the accompanying vegetables and sauce and it was cooked nicely (I ordered it medium per chef recommendation). Service was friendly. Worth a try if you live nearby and want a nice dinner out.

Service is top notch, and the cocktail's and food is delicious. A perfect location for a holiday dinner or get together. Highly recommend.

I get to Elkhart about twice a year and always have to eat here. I have never had anything that wasn't fresh or delicious! We have always had good service but Missy is by far the best! She knows the food and listens to your likes and dislikes and doesn't stear you wrong in your meal, drink or dessert . She made the meal an experience. The ambience is classic and nice but some also also for a nice casual weeknight dinner. Definitely recommend

The dishes were phenomenal. Missy was our server and she was amazing, going above and beyond to make our anniversary memorable. I could not recommend this place more.

The food is original and amply served. Surprises are delicious and staff is so helpful. It's a cozy place.

The staff was polite as always but our experience with the kitchen will cause us to choose other options in the area. My wife requested the duck have crispy skin, a common preparation for the thick, fatty skin. The server assured it would be accommodated. The duck arrived without the request and without setting the plate down, we requested the crisping. The server then returned saying the chef could not honor the request and suggested we order something else. i.e. the chef would not prepare a dish to meet a request, only his/her personal tastes. The only word to describe this experience is arrogant. The server did not apologize, apparently trained to just repeat the chef's message without remorse. The balance of the food (octopus, cod) was uneventful.

went to Artisan with my family for an early dinner and had a delightful experience. I ordered the filet mignon which was perfectly tender and flavorful. The crème brûlée is a must for dessert!! In addition, staff was very attentive. Special shout out to our server, Isabella, as well as Sam.

Looking for fine dining in Elkhart? Artisan is the place to go. Drinks are carefully constructed and the environment makes you feel like you're not in Elkhart.

Micah took excellent care of us. Each bite created a party in your mouth! We had grilled shrimp with Fresno emulsion for an appetizer. I've never tasted something so flavorful! Hubby had prime sirloin and I had seabass. They accommodated my gluten-free diet by substituting the couscous with fingerling potatoes. We are two hours away but will make the drive just to have dinner here!

The Nice spot in town! Every town has that one place that stands above the rest and Artisan is it. Good food, great service, and an enjoyable formal setting, give Artisan checks in all the right boxes. One daughter loved the burger and fries while the other devoured a salmon. My wife had short ribs and left a clean plate. I had the duck which is a true test of a good chef; Cooked perfect medium rare with crispy skin, the way it is supposed to be. Everything was enjoyed. I am not only a happy customer but I look forward to visiting again soon.

The food is average. There's little variety to choose from which is given on a fancy restaurant. Food takes a bit longer to serve. Drinks were too strong.

Our family had dinner together here for the first time this evening. Our server Micah went above and beyond to provide outstanding service. The wine and cocktail that were served were amazing. Our three course meal was made with care and was delicious. I highly recommend coming here for a true fine dining experience.

Good Lord. Seriously FINE dining right in Elkhart! Won't do better than Artisan in Indy or Chicago. A++++

It's the "nice" place to go in this county. Formal, high end, fine dining. We've recently gone several times to their Chef's Tasting menu events, and the service, the food, the atmosphere, have all been impeccable. Impressive wine options (according to my wife, I don't know anything about wines). About as pricey as other high end places tend to be. Definitely recommended. AAA 4 diamond award too.

Favorite spot in Michiana for an intimate dinner. The service was unrivaled and the food was delicious.

Last night we had an exquisite dinner at the Artisan! Their choices of wine by the glass or bottle was impressive. I had steak tartare for starters. Well prepared and nicely done. My main course was Shrimp Risotto. It was with a number of large shrimp and a tasty risotto. I finished with a strawberry shortcake. They food ordered by wife and my friends was equally delicious. The chicken was slightly dry but the wild rice was delicious. The waitress was knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. The Ambiance was upscale but friendly. I would recommend this place.

Wow I'm really not sure why this place is so highly rated. Maybe we just got unlucky tonight and/or maybe you should not get food to go from here. The lobster bisque was very over salted (had to toss it). Not sure how anyone didn't notice that before serving it to patrons.... The steak I got was good and well cooked, but the Brussel sprouts were burned in parts that I had to avoid. Worst of all I got scallops on the side of my steak and one had a strong taste of ammonia which I spit out and threw the rest away. The "crème brûlée" was a scrambled egg consistency throughout - not at all a custard. It was definitely made wrong. Really, really not impressed for the price and definitely do not want to go back. Beware of the scallops for sure. *service was also rude when we went to pick up the food and on the phone when ordering

Let's start off with admiring the service. Absolutely amazing. Everyone was so nice and professional. Food was both stunning and delicious. Loved trying new items as well as sticking to some that I absolutely know I love. Can't wait to go back.

Great food and service at this restaurant. Highly recommend checking this place out. Great place for date night as well.

My girlfriend and I came here for our second anniversary, and both of us agree that this was the best dining experience of our lives. Incredible service, elegant atmosphere, and delicious food. The caramel creme brûlée was without question the greatest thing I've ever eaten. Though it is a high-end fine dining restaurant, it is very reasonably priced. I cannot recommend Artisan highly enough.

Went tonight for a work dinner. Phenomenal service starting from the host to the servers. The duck was perfectly cooked. Highly recommend.

I felt completely unwelcome after being asked to quiet down by the manager. I was having a great time with friends I hadn't seen in a long time. I was not drunk. I was just having a good time. I didn't realize this was the library. Thank you for catering to the boring and rude. I'll be sure to take my party elsewhere.

The staff is completely amazing. The food is absolutely full of flavor. The menu is like nothing else around. Great atmosphere. Definitely a date night or celebratory dinner atmosphere. They grow their own herbs. You must get the pink salt with your butter! My favorite place in Elkhart, hands down.

We have dined here before and it was very good, however, we did not have the same experience the last time. The food was good but not great. Salad was good. Soup was baby food consistency, Duck was good not great. The other main dish also had a purée that was very lack luster. We opted out of dessert for this reason. The manager/host or Maitre d, would not leave us alone. We were trying to have a nice date, but were constantly being asked how the food was. Even after the server would ask. It was an interruption in conversation at the middle and end of each course. I don't mind the occasional question, but please don't linger when we are on a date. Likely will not be going back for some time.

Food: AMAZING!! The flavor combinations and presentation was like nothing I've experienced. Ambiance: comfortably intimate. Service: Impeccable. I have a new favorite restaurant. You don't want to miss out on this gem!

Definitely a 5-star experience. I love their attention to detail and the overall experience. The service is top-notch and the food is one of the most delectable dining experiences. I am a big fan of their light up menus! Great wine selection and fun-cocktails! We were their celebrating our anniversary and everyone made us feel so welcomed and celebrated!

My husband and I went to the Artisan on Oct 28th to celebrate the upcoming birth of our son. It was our first "fancy" dinner. The atmosphere was romantic and warm. The staff made us feel like the most special guests in the restaurant. They were welcoming, attentive, and kind. They recommended my husband a beer to pair with his meal since he is not a big on wine, and it was a great fit. They also made me a delightful mocktail. I ordered the Artisan Salad and the duck and my husband ordered the A5 steak and the Greek Goddess Salad. This was easily the best meal and overall dining experience that we have ever had. It was the perfect way to celebrate becoming parents in the next few days. Two hours after dinner, my water broke unexpectedly and our son was born 8 hours later! Definitely a memory we will always have and we saved our receipt for his baby book:

While visiting South Bend, we wanted to try out the local restaurants providing a tasting menu. We found this gem in Elkhart. Upon arrival, we were greeted and sat at our table. The waiter was friendly and explained every course to us. The chef not only fed our stomachs but our minds with his creative masterpiece, which told a story of a butterfly transformation. We were excited about each serving and to watch each course transform. The plates were delicious, and you can tell his creativity was fueled by his passion. Artisan is the restaurant to visit if you are local or visiting the area.

We wanted to try Artisan for months now. We were finally able to make it there tonight. Phenomenal customer service. Our server, Melissa was so sweet and attentive. The manager, Brad was fabulous too. We dined on elk, wild boar, crab cake, celeriac soup and the Artisan salad. Everything was amazing. Every bite was delicious. They have a great wine selection as well. Artisan definitely lives up to their reputation as the number one rated restaurant in Indiana. Check out our photos!!

Time and temperature of the entire experience was noteworthy of a FIVE star experience. Pace of meals and drinks are as great as I've experienced. You will not be disappointed with the experience and food or Staff.

Good food, good services, great menu selection. Perfect for business meetings. I'd recommend stoping by for a nice dinner or drinks.

We have been going there for the last 2 1/2 years. Ryan the manager was excellent. The atmosphere was great and the food was "to die for". We returned for our anniversary this year and everything has changed. Found out Ryan was no longer there and that explained a lot. The atmosphere was different. Not the attentive service. The hostess was not in proper attire and the food was definitely not up to par with what we experienced before. My husband's steak tasted like they dumped the whole salt shaker on it. Very disappointing. We probably will not return.

i would do more stars if possible we had early dinner last evening SIRI lead us to ARTISAN the GM Brad was our 1st contact the GM Brad suggested sitting all the way back by the bar loved our spot then our server arrived "LEE" our server arrived then the treat began LEE was very knowledgeable with each item on the menu I ask for his suggestion I took his suggestions every choice was delicious & presentation was WOW! GM server & bartender were very attentive we quickly booked to return on MOTHER'S DAY

Hands down, best dining experience in the South Bend-Mishawaka-Elkhart area. And, as a native New Yorker, Artisan would be upper echelon there, too. Menu is seasonal and creative with something for everyone. Host/Hostess, Brad the Captain, Waiter Chrissa , and Servers all friendly and attentive throughout. A handwritten note card from Brad, congratulating us on or anniversary greeted us and an out-of-this world creme brulee dessert with complements saw us out. Soups (a corn and a mushroom) were memorable, and entrees (salmon and teres major) were prepared to perfection.

Still my go-to place. Great food, service and atmosphere. My favorite is the Fillet Mignon. Everything is delicious, so you can't go wrong. It's our special place for a special celebration. One word to describe Artisan: Quality, Quality, Quality!

Another great meal at Artisan tonight. We had the Celery Root Soup which is one of the best soups ever! Made from beef broth made in house and pureed celery root that gives it a mineral tang. excellent! From the amazing burger to the Crab cake to the home made ice cream, Artisan doesn't miss a beat! Th nks for a great meal!

Good food, friendly staff. Menu changes so you get different selections depending on when you go, as seasons change. Drinks are stiff and dessert is good.

Wonderful example of focus on quality even in a small, Midwest town. Location, ambiance, and service were exemplary almost to the place of exuberance (lots of explanation of their dishes). All excellent. We sampled the foie gras mousse which was a twist on the pervasive paté version. Delicious. Smooth. Creamy. My steak was cooked properly; however, my sister's duck was the winner. Get that, seriously. Looking for something upscale that gets you thinking about your available balance on your ccard? I say "Give 'em a whirl." Go. Experience. Enjoy.

Never have had a bad meal, here. This last time, service was rather slow but still way above any normal restaurant. I had the filet, it was cooked just right and seasoned well. I was a little disappointed, in that it was a pretty pedestrian meal. Mashed potatoes and asparagus. But it was exactly as I ordered so that was my fault, not their's.

We came here to celebrate our 7-year anniversary. We are new to the region and did not expect there would be such fine dining in the area. We really enjoyed our experience here and look forward to coming back. We were met with champagne and multiple "happy anniversary" wishes. Our server (Lee) and manager/partner (Brad) truly went above and beyond to make sure our night was memorable. For our first course we had: Artisan Salad: it was very refreshing and had great textures from different varieties of seasonal vegetables. Loved the pear vinaigrette, such a light touch and not overpowering. Squab: The meat was marinated with juniper. It was very tasty. Both my husband and I never had squab before so we did not know what to expect. I would say the meat taste like duck and quail mixed. It was very tender and lots of flavor. Red wine raspberry was such a good dressing to pair with gamey meat like squab. However raspberries were not glazed which feel a bit unfinished. Foie Gras torchon: the foie gras was cooked perfectly, but the presentation could have been improved. Pickled rhubarb was placed on top on the dedicated foie gras. They did emphasize their brioche is on the dry side but I found it was too dry - a bit unpleasant. We were also gifted a treat from Brad of the sweet corn veloute. It was very creamy and flavorful! Sweetness from the corn and savoy from speck. Enjoyed the presentation and the taste of that dish. A great dish to end our first corse. For our main course we had: Duck paired with fennel and confit potatoes served with red wine-cherry reduction. The duck was perfectly seared, with crispy skin and tender interior. Fennel was very sweet and caramelized on the edge. A lovely combination. Steak Gnudi: the steak was very juicy, and the gnudi was creamy. A lot of the textures in the dish (the steak, the gnudi, the carrots) were similar to one another. I wish the carrots were a bit firmer to bring our more texture and complexity of the dish, but the flavor was great and comforting. I feel this dish is more like a beef stew to me. We had our fill at the end of the night with three desserts!! Two of them were complimentary, again as a nice gesture to celebrate our anniversary. The desserts included: Caramel creme brûlée: what a fun way to eat creme brûlée, and certainly not traditional! The top layer was caramelized sugar with caramel pearls with meringue. Below that was a layer of custard flavored with salted caramel, and a thick coating of salted caramel at the very bottom. I do have to say the salted caramel was VERY salty. We enjoyed the first layer with light whipped cream and the custard itself, but when you dig into the salted caramel part it proved to be too salty (the dessert became a salty sauce). The presentation was pretty, the custard itself was very flavorful, but the base of the dessert was overpowering. The custard didn't have much vanilla flavor to it either (though, again, it's a salted caramel one so it may have been overpowered by that). Affogato - we were split on how much each of us liked this. My husband enjoyed it, but it wasn't my favorite. I felt the espresso was more like an Americano, and the ice cream was already melted before it came to our table so it was too soupy to eat. My husband on the other hand enjoyed the flavors and texture combining the chunks of the rocky road, the creaminess of the ice cream/espresso mix, and the hard biscotti. I suppose it's a matter of preference! I also thought the biscotti were over-baked but my husband felt it married well with the texture of the affogato. The pavlova was our fav dessert of the night. Chewy-crispy texture on top, soft marshmallow texture inside, and a crunchy crisp texture around the edges. That's three completely different textures in one single bite! Not to mention the tangy peach sauce balance out the sweetness of the egg whites. I wanted another but was extremely full by then! Overall it was an amazing experience and a remarkable night for us. They also update their menus regularly. We can't wait to come back and see what they do to satisfied our palate.

Elegance in Elkhart! Amazing boutiquie restaurant in the heart of downtown. Beautiful ambiance. Amazing cocktails (When Life Gives you Lemons (vodka instead of gin!)), Onion Soup, Steak Diane, chicken ballontine, and Lemon Tart for dessert. Presentation was fabulous, and food was divine! Attention to detail also amazing. Ryne made sure our dining experience was all we expected and it was above and beyond. Excellent evening!

Everyone loves this place ... food is amazing. Menu has so many amazing options. Drink options are delicious. Service is spot on. From the moment I walked in the door I felt special. The food - lamb, crab cakes, and cheese were all a celebration to the pallet.

Great service and fantastic food! Was happy with the portion size for the cost. Will definitely go back soon.

I went here for dinner recently and it was a pleasant experience. I ordered a penne and thought it was fantastic. I would've loved to eat more of it but I had almost completely filled up on bread beforehand. The lighting here is weird. Once you adjust it is not an issue, but it can be somewhat awkward at first. My biggest qualm here is that the servers feel like they're trying too hard. If a joke isn't funny you don't have to laugh at it. I expect good service, but also for it to be genuine.

The service here is wonderful and the staff is great. The food is amazing and they take dining to the next level! The ambiance of this place is pleasant and personal. They also have a great bar as well as a sister bar down the street called The Jackson Rooftop. Management has to be proud of this place and it's awesome counterpart!

We don't get to Artisan very often, but I'm so glad we met some great friends there for dinner recently. Service was superb. Food was excellent. Will be back!!

Brad and his staff earned themselves 4 new loyal customers. I called a few days ahead to make a reservation and mentioned we'd be celebrating my friends getting engaged that same afternoon. When we arrived on Saturday evening after my friend had proposed, we were treated to a complimentary toast by Brad. There was a handwritten card from him waiting at our table, as well as custom menus congratulating my friends on their engagement. To some these touches may seem small, but to the four of us, it was truly above and beyond, especially in a time when my friends cannot celebrate their new engagement with most of their family members due to living far away and the pandemic. Thank you Artisan for making it a night to remember!

Just stopped in and order dinner at Artisan and it was great. They are open, food was fabulous as always. I highly recommend order to take home from them. It is time to support local businesses.