Food quality was so disappointing. The only great thing about Aerie was the view. My $75 "8oz" filet was definitely 6oz. It was so tiny it came overcooked... twice. I sent it back the first time, the waitress never offered anything while I waited for my second steak... so my whole family was able to finish their meal before I got mine. No extra bread.. no soup... no salad... just hungry. Had to eat all my sides without my steak. Honestly I should've asked for the quality of the steak. Definitely was something under Prime cut. $12 kids butter parm noodle... came in a tiny soup bowl. Barely enough Parmesan to even see. So tasteless. Are you serious? At least salt the water. This was probably the worst of it. I got bamboozdled on a pasta dish I could've easily made at home for $1. Sides- The shiitake mushrooms were an absolute disgrace. They were literally so tasteless and dry! Roasted with no herbs, seasoning or allium. Potato Pavé was good. We ordered 2. It's definitely not a "shareable" size side. Come for the cocktails and view. Not for the food. read more

This was our 2nd time to Aerie and once again it did not disappoint. The food was amazing. Lindsey was fabulous and the view from our table was beautiful even on a gloomy day. read more

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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 read more

Just an amazing place! We went here for our anniversary and it did not disappoint. No "cons" whatsoever. The pros, on the other hand? 1. Staff. Our servers Meg and Emma were incredible 2. Ambiance. Overlooking the golf course and the bay, the view at sunset was majestic. Combined with how elegant the interior setting was, total A+. 3. Drinks. Good cocktails and a fantastic Gin and Tonic ( not pictured here-it was so good I just bypassed the pics asap lol). 4. Caesar Salad: very crisp and fresh romaine with fantastic anchovies and these cheese crisps that were so very tasty. 5. Duck. Perfect taste, texture, with a tomato jus and a purée of parsnip underneath that was fantastic. 6. Sweet potato beignets. Oh...my...God! This is an appetizer but could/should be a dessert. So sweet and served with bacon jam. Amazing! 7. Pear and salted caramel layer cake. Wow! My wife and I highly enjoyed this. It's a pear compote with a spiced cake in the middle. Well worth it and definitely a place we will come back to when we are back in Traverse City. Very highly recommended. read more

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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. read more

The chicken was ok. The pork ribeye was seriously disgusting. My husband and I hated it. I'm mad at myself for coming here and wasting hard earned money. :( overpriced and I won't ever come again. I have celiac disease and feel glutened as well. The server seemed very annoyed with us (we asked questions about gluten as I have celiac disease) and rude. I never ever tip badly but I did today. So disappointed with this experience. read more

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. read more

Aerie Restaurant & Lounge - 8 oz Filet - New American Near Me - Acme, Michigan

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The food was outstanding. The server was tentative and warm. Great atmosphere. Wonderful view. The whole experience was marvelous. read more

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Outstanding food and service! Wide variety of excellent choices all very good. The view of the bay is one of the best from 16 floors up!

We had the pleasure of dining at Aerie Restaurant last. Thursday night. There were four of us and we got numerous dishes. They were all fabulous! The service was wonderful and Lindsey made sure our visit was great. Definitely visiting here again. read more

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 read more

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

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We were so excited for a NYE date night & the whole experience was very disappointing. The food was not very good and It took forever. They were out of items on the menu and there were limited choices to begin with. Unfortunately we will not be back. The server did her best. It was clear this was an issue with the chef and the kitchen. read more

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.

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 read more

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. read more

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

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. read more

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 read more

Aerie Restaurant & Lounge - Charcuterie board - New American Near Me - Acme, Michigan

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. read more

Aerie Restaurant & Lounge - Scallops over risotto, and Honey Roasted Carrots with Citrus Yogurt and Cilantro - New American Near Me - Acme, Michigan

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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. read more

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! read more

Aerie Restaurant & Lounge - New American Near Me - Acme, Michigan

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. read more

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

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

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. ​ read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

Aerie Restaurant & Lounge - New American Near Me - Acme, Michigan

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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. read more

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. read more

Aerie Restaurant & Lounge - New American Near Me - Acme, Michigan

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! read more

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. read more

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

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. read more

Aerie Restaurant & Lounge - The salad was very good with a yummy dressing. - New American Near Me - Acme, Michigan

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. read more

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! read more

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! read more

Aerie Restaurant & Lounge - Grouper - New American Near Me - Acme, Michigan

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. read more