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Welcome to Aerie Restaurant & Lounge 

With panoramic views of Grand Traverse Bay and a vibrant, contemporary menu, Aerie Restaurant & Lounge has always been a one-of-a-kind dining experience. Aerie delights friends, couples, and families alike. Located on the 16th floor of the Tower inside Grand Traverse Resort and Spa, we have proudly served Northern Michigan for more than 10 years.

Our acclaimed dining venue favors friendly over formality and has become a mecca for those who love bold, exciting flavors. We feature local wine and beer selections and make a point of sourcing local ingredients to give you a true taste of Northern Michigan.

The creative culinary team and dedicated staff always put service first, and we strive to create a fun, delicious, and memorable meal for each table. Peruse our menus now for new and unique dishes.

Thank you for visiting Aerie, and we look forward to seeing you soon.

Location

We are located on the 16th floor of the Tower at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. 

Contact

231-534-6800 

Hours

Weds  - Thu: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Fri - Sat: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Sunday Brunch: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

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Wine Spectator 2023 Award

Maker's Mark and Knob Creek Bourbon Dinner

MAKER'S MARK & KNOB CREEK BOURBON DINNER

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Friday, December 6 | 6:00pm

Experience an evening of fine bourbon, delectable dishes and distillery history at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge on Friday, December 6 with our Maker's Mark and Knob Creek Bourbon Dinner.

Cost: $125 per person.

Guests must be 21+ to attend. 

Christmas Buffet

CHRISTMAS BUFFET

Wednesday, December 25 | 10:00am - 3:00pm

Celebrate Christmas with us at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge with our annual Christmas Day buffet on Wednesday, December 25 from 10:00am - 3:00pm. 

Adults | $52++ per person | Children ages 4-12 | $18

Children 2-4 | Free

 

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Book on OpenTable or call 231-534-6800. Reservations are highly recommended. Price does not include beverages or gratuity.

Sunday Brunch Buffet

Sundays | 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Sunday Brunch Buffet

Experience a brunch unlike any other with delicious food, drinks, and panoramic views from the 16th floor of our Tower!

Adults: $35/person | Children 5-12: $18 | Children 4 and under: complimentary with purchase of adult brunch.

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Or call 231-534-6800

 

Happy Hour

Tuesday - Saturday | 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Happy Hour

Take $2 off beer and wine, sip on a $6 specialty cocktail and enjoy 15% off the Lounge menu Tuesday - Saturday from 5:00-7:00pm.

Wednesdays Burger & Beer Special

Wednesdays | 5:00 - 7:00pm

Burger & Beer Special

Join us on Wednesdays all season long for our Burger & Beer special at Aerie Lounge! Enjoy a handcrafted burger prepared with truffle pecorino, fig jam, arugula, and shaved red onion for $14. 

Pasta & Wine Special

Every Thursday 5:00pm - 7:00pm | Aerie Lounge

PASTA & WINE SPECIAL

Enjoy the perfect pairing at with our new weekly Pasta & Wine Special at Aerie Lounge Every Thursday from 5:00pm - 7:00pm. Indulge in chef-crafted Gnocchi or Penne Pomodoro with a glass of select wine for only $18/person. 

Beef Tips & Bourbon

Beef Tips & Bourbon | Fridays 5:00 - 10:00pm 

Join us every Friday in the Aerie Lounge for Beef Tips and Bourbon for $24 per person. The price includes tenderloin tips with celeriac pomme puree, mushroom demi, and crispy onion and select bourbon or bourbon cocktail.

 

Chef Auston Minnich

Executive Chef
Chef Auston Minnich

A 18-year veteran of restaurant cooking and cuisine, Chef Auston Minnich has been the Executive Chef at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa since 2021. Chef Minnich joined the Resort after working at Gordon Ramsay Steak at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel & Casino for seven years. Chef Minnich enjoys honoring northern Michigan agriculture and growers in his dishes. Chef Minnich studied culinary at Robert Morris University Illinois.

Chef Bryan Petrick

Chef de Cuisine
Bryan Petrick

Chef Bryan Petrick is the Chef de Cuisine at Aerie Restaurant & Lounge on the 16th floor of the Tower at Grand Traverse Resort and Spa. With 18 years of culinary experience, Chef Petrick joined the team at Aerie in 2012 as a cook and quickly progressed due to his culinary creativity and talent. Petrick is a 2012 graduate of the Culinary Arts program at The Art Institute of Michigan in Novi.

Chef Lisa Clark

Pastry Chef
Lisa Clark

Everything is sweet with Chef Lisa Clark! Chef Lisa attended the Great Lakes Culinary Institute at Northwestern Michigan College and spent two years working in downtown Traverse City where she learned and absorbed the art of dessert. She joined the team at the Resort in 2014 and worked her way up to Executive Pastry Chef. She is always looking for new ways to make something sweet and is taking a sugar art class.

Groups & Events

Groups & Events

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