A true gem in Old Town Saginaw. Lonnie's creations are purely from the heart - with a passion for fresh food and creativity, her recipes are divine. You can taste her passion on a plate. She supports local, offers discounts to her friends in the industry, and is a huge advocate for local non-profits. Tonight we attended Grateful Pasta Night, where some of the proceeds benefited the CAN Council. Lonnie and her staff are just the friendliest people who truly care about your experience and your love for their food. With great conversation and an intimate dining area, you'll be treated like family the moment you walk in. Go support local. Don't forget to grab a bottle of her wine to go, you'll love it! read more

Artisan Urban Bistro - New American Near Me - Saginaw, Michigan

Hands down the best restaurant in Saginaw. The food was absolutely delicious. Everything tasted fresh and was extremely flavorful! The mimosa were delicious and the perfect mixture of champagne and juice. The service was top notch. Our waitress made sure to check on us multiple times during our meal. The live music was a very nice touch. The owner Lonnie was the sweetest. Being from California it's nice to meet someone else who is from California. She gave us some restaurant recommendations to try. And every Wednesday the restaurants profits gets donated to non profit organizations. Make sure to stop by the restaurant. Even if it's a little out of your way it's completely worth it. read more

The food the service and ambience were awesome. Had the mushroom schnitzel. It was amazing and the portion was huge. I was here on business looking for a local establishment and I found a good one next time in town. I will stop here again. read more

Loni & crew rock! One of the best Saginaw has to offer. Seasonal menu, unique dishes, great atmosphere. Looking for the same ol' tired menu that a lot of other places have? Perfect! Don't come here. read more

Came on a Friday night for date night. Besides a few hiccups I would come again! The environment felt both casual and slightly elevated. The staff were friendly and professional. Despite it being Friday night I was surprised we were the only ones there after 8pm. We ordered mussels, chicken parm, and their hot bacon spinach salad. The reason for the four star was because they were out of pork cutlets, spaghetti squashes, and sangria. With already a pretty limited menu, that made the menu even smaller to only like a couple entrees. There was an issue with my husband's chicken parm but once we brought it up the staff and cooks were super apologetic, professional, and addressed it right away. I was really humbled and blown away by their service. We generally aren't complainers so I felt bad but the way they handled the situation was so warm and prompt that it made me feel like we were well taken care of and definitely will consider coming back. Also yummy cannolis! read more

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What a find! Had the deviled eggs, eggplant parm, chicken parm, and the pork chop. They make their own wine - loved the Sangria. Everything was very good. Waitress was wonderful. Owner/Chef came around to check on every table. Easy street parking. Will definitely be back! read more

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food was delish, vibe was fun and cool, very nice people. it's like having your grandma cook your favorite dish

My recommendation for this place: make a reservation, confirm it, and show up! I discovered this gem on my way back from a Sunday day trip to Midland and lucked into being seated for brunch. The staff made me feel like I was being cared for lovingly by my dear mother but being cooked for by a creative five star chef in New York, or even Tokyo. The decor is interesting and the other diners eclectic (they have only 10 tables). Unbelievably amazing food, service, and atmosphere! My highest praise. Easy to find: a rabbit hole in Saginaw so good it caused me to suspend all belief. read more

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I wish we could give this place more than five stars. It was our second time dining in a matter of months and artesian urban bistro never disappoints. Started with the ricotta toast and then ordered lemon curd crêpes, the meaty breakfast pizza, and the blue plate pasta. The food is so flavorful and each dish exceeded our expectations. The server, Emily is truly one in 1 million. Her service was flawless in every aspect and a true delight to be around. When leaving, we realized our battery was dead in our car. Emily came to the rescue with jumper cables and the owner was kind enough to use her own vehicle to help us jump ours. She even offered to take us to Sam's club when we weren't sure if the battery was going to charge. We cannot wait to return on our next trip downstate! read more

Artisan Urban Bistro - Lemon curd crepes, meaty breakfast pizza, blue plate pasta and cheesy grits - New American Near Me - Saginaw, Michigan

Always a delicious dining experience. Welcoming small bistro that serves seasonal hearty portions. The staff is so kind and friendly. Very cute atmosphere. They have homemade wine and you can get beer next door at the brewery. read more

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We always love it here. Weekend Brunch and Dinner is always good. Support independent goodness. read more

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The service here is top notch. Everyone from our sever to the owner to the kitchen staff was very friendly. The food was very good. The ambiance is very cool too. Would recommend, would return. read more

Everything was top tier the staff was great.I didn't have an reservation and they still managed to squeeze us in.The food was amazing top to bottom. read more

Best of Saginaw . Been here many times now and have never been less than amazed. Sunday brunch is always great! (Ricotta toast appetizer is a MUST!) dinners are also second to none!! read more

Lonnie greeted us as we walked in and was very welcoming. Great little place that is worth a visit. Our meals were wonderful only negative was the we were full after the entrées and had no room for her homemade apple pie :( read more

Artisan Urban Bistro - Chicken Parm - New American Near Me - Saginaw, Michigan

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The Deviled eggs were amazing, and they had a Friendly wait staff. I liked the unique atmosphere.

Best place in Saginaw--but with only 10 tables you better make a reservation! The staff, seeing our crestfallen faces because we DIDN'T make reservations ;who is sold out on Thursday night? Artisan!) made a special accommodation for us if we promised to eat fast. The food was exquisite: artisan is an apt name! Everything we ordered was delicious: feta cheese appetizer was fresh and hot and served with ample time to enjoy before the main course came out. The Jaeger Schnitzel was perfectly seasoned and juicy and the Spaetzel that accompanied it was delicious . The staff who could not be more welcoming and friendly really sealed the deal for me--I cannot wait to go back again! read more

Great find! Don't miss this little gem in old town Saginaw. Staff are friendly, the place is charming, the food delicious, and the owners are lovely and very involved. My husband has the jaegerschnitzel which was delish and I had the spaghetti squash with veggies and shrimp and feta. Fabulous and very healthy. The house Pinot Grigio was a delight and the beer from the great brewpub next door was very welcomed by my husband. Overall a lovely dinner and a little bit of a surprise when visiting the city. read more

The food was phenomenal!!! The chef is a true artist and has an incredible talent with preparing delicious dishes. We will be back!!! read more

Artisan Urban Bistro - Beautiful place! Cant wait to taste the food. - New American Near Me - Saginaw, Michigan

I have to admit that we were disappointed in our first visit. We came on "pasta Wednesday" and left feeling like we had an experience so much lower than others have shared. Because of the high reviews, we'll try another time, but I wouldn't recommend Wednesday if you're looking for an exceptional dining experience. read more

Both food and service were over the top. Live music was a nice plus. Our party had the smoked pork chop, the bacon chicken and the spaghetti squash, all excellent. Wouldn't want to sit by the door on a cold night.... read more

The food is AMAZING! We got the French toast with the panko chicken, and savory crepes, the mimosas are delicious, and the service is fantastic Welcoming environment, all around great experience read more

The experience here is always top notch. The service and food are consistently remarkable. I cannot say enough good things about this establishment. The vibe and the atmosphere are unmatched. read more

The staff and owner are amazing and the food is seriously so delicious would recommend anybody give it a try and they are sure to be pleased

I went for Sunday Brunch and my life has changed. By far the best, most creative and best tasting breakfast ever. read more

Artisan Urban Bistro - New American Near Me - Saginaw, Michigan

I'm a regular at AUB as much as I can be, and I challenge anyone to have a bad meal or experience here. Not possible! It's my Saginaw go-to for the very best in comfort food & comfortable people. 10/10. Tip: Use Reserve w/ Google to book, it's super easy and leaves the busy staff free from calls. read more

We were lucky to get a table on a Saturday evening, when we accidentally screwed up making reservations. The staff was great and very helpful. I ordered the pasta primavera with chicken. It was loaded with delicious vegetables. The seafood special that night looked really good, and everyone around us ordered pizza, which I will definitely be back to try after hearing some rave reviews! Portion size was good, after the salad and bread, I regrettably could only finish half my meal. The garlic honey butter with the bread was sooooo good. Nice atmosphere, perfect for a romantic dinner or date read more

Artisan Urban Bistro - Pasta primavera - New American Near Me - Saginaw, Michigan

It was our first time dining here and we LOVED IT!!! Emily the server was so nice and attentive. The whole atmosphere was so comfortable and I like being able to see the kitchen. We tried multiple dishes and my favorite was the Churro Waffle. Excited for our next visit. read more

This is our go-to place when we go out for a meal. The food is always flavorful. Plus, they update the menu periodically to add new and fun selections. The staff is beyond amazing, always making sure you're well taken care of at each visit. And, Lonnie (the owner/chef) is out of this world. She is genuine and puts so much passion into her food and the business. We love going here and recommend it to anyone. read more

The food, the service, the ambiance, literally everything about this place is WONDERFUL!!! Lonnie is top notch and will make your experience feel like home... with better food and company! The house made wine is most definitely my favorite. It's an intimate setting and great place for a first date or anniversary. I will say, it's sometimes hard to get into due to limited seating and reservations, but they try their very best to accommodate. Oh, did I mention the brunch is FANTASTIC??? Another awesome thing about this place is that they're all about community and give back. This place is a must see and try! read more

Found this Bistro on Yelp! Oh my...what a delightful surprise! Reservations are suggested as the area is quaint and intimate. The food is amazing! Start with the jicama and apple coleslaw..trust me! And I don't like coleslaw?! Our waitress was fun and helpful in navigating the menu! We ate all of our entries and had no room for dessert! The owner came to each table to chat and thank people for coming to the restaurant! If we lived closer...we would be there once a week! read more

Love love love this place!!! The atmosphere, the staff, and the Chef are wonderful then you get to eat the food.... It's hard to describe just how delicious the food is. It's all fresh made and every bite is so scrumptious. I am very impressed and delighted with this beautiful establishment. We will be back again and again!!! read more

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Everything this chef makes can be purchased at Kroger and made at home far cheaper than bothering with this place. Thought this might be on par with MI Table in Bay City but was disappointed. It's more like a sad attempt that's super over hyped! read more

Decent place in downtown Saginaw to eat. Appetizers were good, we had the drunken mushroom, calamari , bruschetta and fries. I really loved the fries with the gravy. I had the salmon, it was very good. The table also got the pork, pasta and the chicken pot pie. My mom, who had the pot pie ate all of it and said it was excellent. Wish they had more of a drink selection and more info about what wines they were serving. They were also connected to a brewery that you could get sealed beers to bring in if you want. It's a very good place besides the lack of drink selection I would say it took a very long time to get our food. I realize it's a small space with limited cooking space, we were easily that for over 2 hours. We were in no rush so it wasn't a big deal, but I could see how that may be an issue for others. read more

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I don't normally give reviews, but I have to say I can't let this one go. My husband and I and two close friends of ours went to the so-called Bistro last Friday. The service was very good, but this Place needs to get some new booths and paint the interior to make it more inviting. I got the special of the day (Perch), two bites and that was it. The fish was fishy tasting, and my french-fries were soft and my friend's dish was tasteless. Needless to say, we will not be going back. We were very sorry because we heard a lot of good things about this place but we were very disappointed. read more

Lonnie and the whole crew were fantastic! We did a private event and our team was having a great time! The food was super delicious, especially the goat cheese and honey pizza. Thank you so much Lonnie! read more

What a refreshing experience! I've been here 3 times and great food each time. Service is great and staff is friendly. Owner is in touch with customers. Menu is unique and prepped fresh and hot. So glad to we old towne Saginaw coming to life. Support locally owned businesses ya'll! read more

came here for my anniversary with my boyfriend, booked a 6:30pm reservation on saturday around 3:30pm, and was very thankful to get such a good time. we ordered some pinot grig (delicious and intoxicating), the calamari (salty in a good way), chicken parm, and the lonnie's special pasta of the week (a garlic cream sauce with broccoli, asparagus, and added chicken) the pasta was probably the best I've ever had in my life, I loved the unique shape, long & thick noodles, and they were cooked perfectly. my bf said the same about his chicken parm. the portion size was great but I could've eaten double that, honestly. the vegetables were garlicky and delicious. the butter for the bread was delectable, and the staff was very nice. It was just over $100 with tip, which is a lot for me but I was happy to do it for a nice date at a beautiful little place. I only wish we got dessert!! read more

Artisan Urban Bistro - i am still thinking about this bowl of pasta and I will until I can eat it again - New American Near Me - Saginaw, Michigan

Not only was the food amazing, the staff were perfect for our family's birthday celebration. We were a larger party and they accommodated all of us - even the kids - with impeccable service. Would highly recommend for a great, intimate evening out! read more

Lonnie and staff provide amazing food and great service. A fantastic gem hidden in Saginaws Old Town