Discover the secrets of our chefs during Cooking Live! at Aerie Restaurant, a yearlong series of monthly cooking demonstrations.  Click Here for more info.

Has a dining experience ever inspired you?
Experience Aerie Restaurant & Lounge!
Located on the 16th Floor of the Tower, Aerie Restaurant & Lounge offers a premium casual dining experience unlike none other in Northern Michigan. Open for dinner seven days a week and Sunday Brunch with inspiring views of Grand Traverse Bay and our championship golf courses Aerie is the latest in property-wide renovations to transform Grand Traverse Resort & Spa into a grand, new, and inspiring destination experience.  


A view of the west dining room booths in Aerie

It expands the Northern Michigan theme by focusing on regional American selections that highlight local produce from the world-class orchards, vineyards and artisan bread and cheese makers throughout the region. The wine collection is expansive and was designed to suit every taste and budget. Aerie also features a lounge, plus an intimate Private Dining Room for groups up to 10 persons.  Aerie Restaurant & Lounge is is smoke free.

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Click Here for the Aerie Dinner Menu.
Click Here for the Aerie Cheese Menu.
Click Here for the Aerie Wine List.
Click Here for the Aerie Dessert Menu.
Click Here for the Aerie Sunday Brunch Menu.
Click Here for the Aerie Beer and Martini Menu

A view of the Aerie Lounge

Aerie Lounge Summer Entertainment Schedule
Entertainment is featured in the Aerie Lounge on Friday and Saturday nights.


July 4-5: David Collini, Piano, 9PM-1AM
July 11: Andy Six, Guitar, 9PM-1AM
July 12: Mark Moultrup, Piano, 9PM-1AM
July 18: Andy Six, Guitar, 9PM-1AM
July 19: David Collini, Piano, 9PM-1AM
July 25-26: David Collini, Piano, 9PM-1AM

August 1: Andy Six, Guitar, 9PM-1AM
August 2: Mark Moultrup, Piano, 9PM-1AM
August 8: Andy Six, Guitar, 9PM-1AM
August 9: David Collini, Piano, 9PM-1AM
August 15: Andy Six, Guitar, 9PM-1AM
August 16: David Collini, Piano, 9PM-1AM
August 22: Andy Six, Guitar, 9PM-1AM
August 23: David Collini, Piano, 9PM-1AM
August 29: Andy Six, Guitar, 9PM-1AM
August 30: David Collini, Piano, 9PM-1AM

Sweetwater American Bistro

An affordable dining choice, Sweetwater American Bistro is open daily. Our Breakfast menu features a wide variety of options from Three Egg Omelettes to Griddle Favorites such as Cinnamon Swirl French Toast. Sweetwater's enticing lunch menu features a diverse selection of favorites. Join us for dinner and treat yourself to a variety of bold yet satisfyingly simple menu options. Indulge with the most succulent selections prepared on our custom made wood burning grill. Our tempting array of delicious salads, sides, and desserts will round off an occasion your palate will truly appreciate. Located just off the Grand Lobby in a casual and comfortable environment, Sweetwater American Bistro offers something for all. Sweetwater American Bistro is smoke free.

Click Here for the Sweetwater Breakfast Menu.
Click Here for the Sweetwater Lunch Menu.
Click Here for the Sweetwater Dinner Menu.
Click Here for the Sweetwater Children's Menu.

The Grille
Open during golf season from April to October, and housed in the Resort's Northwoods-inspired Clubhouse, The Grille is a natural -- whether for a favorite beverage at the bar, or a relaxing meal with seating in the dining room and on a patio. From the patio guests enjoy a spectacular view of the 18th green of our premier golf course, The Bear. The Grille's menu features hearty preparations of familiar club fare: soups, sandwiches, appetizers,  salads, and entrees for the sporting appetite. The Grille is smoke free.

Click Here for the Grille Lunch Menu.
Click Here for the Grille Dinner Menu.
Click Here for the Grille Children's Menu.


A view of the Clubhouse Grille Dining Room

Here are a few of our other favorites...

Grand Lobby Bar
For a serious cocktail join us in our Grand Lobby Bar. Personalized service in a casually elegant atmosphere, the Grand Lobby Bar is the perfect place for meeting, conversation and relaxation. Offering a wide selection of bottled beer, wine and cocktails, the Grand Lobby Bar is open nightly. The Grand Lobby Bar is smoke free.

Jack’s Sports Bar
Catch all your favorite teams on one of our four flat screen TVs while perusing our menu of inviting appetizers and casual fare. Enjoy your favorite beverage from our full bar. Whether it’s great food or great drink, Jack’s Sports Bar is a must visit during your stay at Grand Traverse Resort & Spa. Click here for the Jack's Sports Bar menu.

Marketplace
We invite you to experience the Marketplace, located just off the Grand Lobby in the Gallery of Shops.  Marketplace offers deli sandwiches, ice cream, pizza, and  house-made chocolates. Enjoy the daily newspaper along with a freshly brewed cup of coffee from the Leelanau Coffee Roasting Company.

For information on individual restaurants or catering, please send an e-mail message to us at dining@gtresort.com or call 800-236-1577.