My favorite through the ages. Sit at the bar to skip the line. Fun, cozy interior that gives dive bar. I love their funky grilled cheeses, always have. Been going to Art's for 15+ years. A Michigan treasure. read more

I was so happy with my whitefish platter & tots - huge portion and enough for me to fry up again for lunch the next day! We got the jalapeño chicken soup - good but not OMG good. My husband got the bleu burger and smelt - the burger was "solid, nothing fancy" and the side of smelt was great - they were big and he got a dozen or so. Decent value for the price. We figure everything is gonna be a little more expensive in this area of the state. read more

Art's Tavern - Whitefish platter, bleu burger & smelt, jalepeno chicken soup - Bars Near Me - Glen Arbor, Michigan

Bring cash because they don't take credit cards at this roadside joint nettled on M22 between Sleeping Bear Dunes and Pyramid Point. The food was delicious and the beer was cold. Service was especially attentive and the outside patio was the perfect place to people watch. We tried the Greek Salad with grilled whitefish (insert chef kiss here). read more

Art's Tavern - Greek Salad with Whitefish - Bars Near Me - Glen Arbor, Michigan

Still just as good as it's ever been. We love the special edition T-shirts they make every year. He had a burger, I had a BLT and everyone got a shirt. It's always Art's Tavern for the win. read more

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Always a good time at Art's! My husband loved his whitefish sandwich (he said he may need to have another one before we leave town), and the cherry chicken salad is tasty. The tots with ranch are the best! I loved my grapefruit Northwoods soda with lime, and he had a Heineken 0.0 - grateful for good NA options. Our server was excellent, the food came out quickly, and we enjoyed our table outside. Great laid back atmosphere. We'll be back whenever we're in town! read more

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Art's is an absolute institution & tradition in Glen Arbor. Food is pretty decent, we enjoyed the grilled whitefish sandwich & tater tots. Service was very friendly & prompt. Interior is very 'kitschy' casual & 'up north'. CASH ONLY. Either doesn't have AC, or it just doesn't work very well. Fun place. read more

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Life quite literally doesn't get any better than a meal at Art's Tavern. I've grown up visiting Glen Arbor for almost 20 years now and Art's truly creates an unforgettable experience that just feels like home. read more

Food was fine but nothing special. I feel like you are paying for the experience of eating in a classy, old diner. Still left feeling full though. read more

Been coming to Art's for half my life. I was sorry to see the "host" berate an older couple who have been giving Art's their cash for 40 years because they had the gall to walk in on a slow Wednesday morning for breakfast and take a seat without his blessing. I know Art's is under new ownership but if this is how they welcome long-time patrons I suspect the "new" Art's is going to alienate a broad sector of their audience. They left and I suspect they won't be back. I'll be rethinking my food choices too. For what it's worth, my waffle was good. read more

1-dozen wings...$27...what?! With one burger, and an order of a fry basket with 1 dozen wings was around $70-80. Highway robbery. Be the change you used to be, Arts, in this little town. Just because new businesses are coming into the area doesn't mean you should hike up the prices. Incredibly disappointed and let down, this was the staple to our vacation every year. read more

Hands down one of my top 5 favorite burgers ever! Grilled to perfection. I added pepper jack with lettuce, onion, pickle and mayo. I devoured it. I also had a side of their scrumptious onion rings which are also a leader! Super busy and great vibes. The service was also a phenomenal, considering how busy they are. Love this gem. read more

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Arts is a very special place in Glenn Arbor. I have been here for a week now and we were in 3 times to eat at Arts Tavern. The atmosphere is great, the food is good and the beer is cold., When we came to town I had the cheese burger with French fries, it was delicious. We had brunch yesterday and ever in our group enjoyed the food. Today we sat at the bar and had a couple of beers. Arts is very popular and always a crowd. I would recommend it to anyone in town. read more

Arts never disappoints! Get a burger and a basket of tots. The soup is amazing. I prefer inside vs outside.

Art's is a great, local dive bar in Glen Arbor. The food is good and the ambiance is even better. Finding your college flag on the ceiling is so much fun! I definitely recommend the cheese curds as an appetizer. The beer and cider selections are also great. The wait is usually 30-45 minutes which is a perfect amount of time to explore some nearby shops or grab a drink. The place is cash (or check) only! read more

Arts came recommended by a friend who said to try their chicken jalapeno soup (I think?). It was too hot for soup, but I started with the Smoked Trout dip. This was very good- creamy but not heavy. My Bloody Mary wasn't great, the mix had a very dull flavor to it. My Reuben was pretty standard. Husband wasn't impressed with the olive burger, he said he didn't taste much olive. Service was not the best. Not terrible or rude, just rather slow and not friendly. I'd probably try it again if I was in the area, because it's clearly a beloved spot. Maybe just an off day for us! read more

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Locally owned and operated, Art's is a fun spot to meet with friends for drinks and pub food. The server was hilarious and super friendly. Tables are close together and the place can get packed. It's rightly popular! The decor has sports team pennants everywhere. We all got wings which are awesome: hot and crispy on teh outside and fluffy light on the inside. Great wings! Good beer selection with many local/Michigan beers. At the time we visited, cash or check only so you might want to ask if you're credit only. Definitely will stop by again when in the area. Very fun. read more

One of the only spots open in town later in the evening, Art's Tavern was super fun, and also delicious! Despite being on a wait and busy Sunday evening when I arrived, Art's whitefish sandwich was fantastic for dinner. Just make sure you bring cash, as it's cash only! But if you're looking for a fun spot to grab a pint and some grub in Glen Arbor, it's lively and a solid spot. read more

Art's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Glen Arbor, Michigan

(4.3/5) "Great Northern Michigan Vibes and Solid Food" I stopped by Art's Tavern while visiting Glen Arbor, and overall, it was a really good experience. The place has that classic up-north Michigan charm -- cozy, casual, and packed with character. I ordered a burger, and while it came out a little pink in the middle (next time I'll ask for well-done), it was flavorful and juicy with great toppings. The fries were crispy and well-seasoned, and the cheese curds were a must-try. The atmosphere is fun and lively, with friendly staff and a dog-friendly outdoor patio that adds to the laid-back vibe. I also appreciated the fast service considering how busy they were. Only downside: it's cash-only, which I didn't realize at first -- so be prepared or hit the ATM nearby. Definitely worth checking out if you're in Glen Arbor -- a classic local spot with good food, great drinks, and Northern Michigan charm. read more

Sad, I've been going here at least once a year for the last 15 years. This time the man under the tent ( seating ppl) was beyond rude. Server was good! Food and drinks have gone downhill! The burgers were SO dry and the Bloody Mary was aw you read more

Art's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Glen Arbor, Michigan

Art's offers a wonderful meal at a good price. Such a cute place in a prime location. The staff here is wonderful. They sat us on the patio with our dog. Such a great dog friendly place. We had the white fish sandwich and cheese curds. The fish was amazing as were the cheese curds. Highly recommend Art's! read more

Art's Tavern - White Fish Sandwich & Cheese Curds - Bars Near Me - Glen Arbor, Michigan

Enjoyed a delightful lunch there. Wonderful burger and turkey Reuben sandwich. Great service, very busy day.

Their chicken cheddar jalapeño soup is some of the best we've ever had! Great, friendly service, and reasonable prices. The grilled cheese went great with the soup and highly recommend both. Kristie is a local with a great personality read more

Art's Tavern - Bars Near Me - Glen Arbor, Michigan

Cash or check only - which sucks. There is a ATM next door with $4.95 fee. Stopped for a late lunch (no drinks). The whitefish sandwich was good. Bleu burger and BLT were just ok. Tater tots and onion rings were solid, but unremarkable. The iced tea was very good. The food took forever to come out. Otherwise service was good. Art's would have been perfect if the food was quick and they took credit cards, but the location and folding chairs (inside) are not nice enough to sit around waiting for pretty typical bar food. read more

It's decent, service can be slow. Gotta love the all cash, no worries there is an ATM that charges a$5 on site. Wonder what the income tax looks like? read more

Great stop for breakfast. We were biking the Heritage Trail and stopped for breakfast. The food was great and the atmosphere was pleasant. Service was a little slow but extremely friendly. read more

Took an hour for two burgers and some kids meals. Insanity. Way overpriced and mediocre food. Burgers don't even come with sides. Another $11 for fries. Will never come back. What a joke. read more

First things first - cash only! Make sure you bring cash! Unlike me who only brought $30 after not eating all day. The restaurant is extremely small, but has so much to offer! My boyfriend and I ordered 2 burgers, side of fries, and a homemade orange soda. Yes this equaled out to around $20 plus tip. Everyone on the menu was decently priced and delicious! Service was fast and attentive. Such a cute restaurant in a cute little town! 10/10 would recommend and come back! read more

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A group of us were visiting Glen Arbor for work and came here for a meeting--we enjoyed the vibe and experience that we went back multiple times during the week. Special shout out to Joe and Amanda for the amazing service. Monday is burger Monday, we particularly enjoyed the special jalepeno burger and appreciated the availability of a veggie burger. read more

It's definitely a dive bar. They only take cash or check. Very busy upon our arrival. The service was prompt and friendly. Drinks and Service deserve 5 stars. The food was a little too greasy for me. They seemed they had a lot of fried options. Would definitely return for drinks. read more

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Visited Art's this past Tuesday night. Had just finished the brand new putt putt course and needed something to finish off a good day with friends. Never been before, had the cheeseburger with a side if tater tots. Let's put it this way, if you want a burger and a cold beer, with the ambiance of a old fashioned bar, this is the place to go, the burger hit the spot, the tater tots were good, and the beer was cold. I was told during the off season, a pool table may appear to arise out of the floor. Needless to say, we will be back!!! PS, cash only.... Locally owned forever, I am told it's on its third owner so its been an institution in the Glen Arbor community forever... read more

Looked on this business' website and FB page before heading there tonight at 8:30pm. Bit of a conflict in what is posted but the earliest close time I saw for this restaurant on a Saturday evening is 10pm. So we walk in on Saturday November 1st and the server came up to us with a smile on his face and tells us they're closed b/c of some pig roast. Okay fine get that, but let customers know that is the case. Many customers that come in are from out of town and may only be in the town for the weekend. Since it's all that is open in this one-horse town when people are not aware of this as there aren't any other places open. We frequent this place every time we are up here after 1000 mile drive. Although they're a little pricey and only take cash the food is pretty good and like I shared really all that's open in the town during the off-season. Let people know these changes in your hours on your FB page or website. Under new ownership...not a great start for my liking. The locals come in nightly/weekly and know all your "events" and closures but it's visitors who keep your cash register full of cash. So disappointing. 2 stars is kind when you can't get dinner b/c a business is not keeping on top of their website and social media. It's 2025 even in Glen Arbor, won't let me add photo of business hours but will try to add...I have all saved. read more

I've been enjoying the ambience and comfort food of Art's Tavern for over 30 years, and it is in great hands with new owners Paul and Barbara Olson. My Labor Day weekend feast of fried smelts, grilled cheese, and tater tots was awesome! Plus everything I picked at from everyone else's plate. read more

The Lake Michigan was hands down one of my all time favorite breakfasts. The melted pancakes are phenomenal, even more so after adding blueberries for a small upcharge. Go ahead and splurge a bit, you deserve it! The Bloody Mary was also incredible. Friendly, down to earth service and great vibes. We can't wait to return on our next visit to the area! read more

Food is great. Great burger, reuben, and jalapeño poppers. Great beer selection. CASH ONLY read more

This place was busy on a Thursday summer evening. There was no patio seating available so we sat inside. It is dark in the middle of the room. Booths have lights above them, but we sat at a table and the lighting changed when patrons came and went bringing in daylight. We ordered a margarita and split the surf and turf. No sides come with it so we got some cole slaw, which was a tiny amount but tasty. The smelt was good and the burger was yummy. The burger was quite small. I think I ate my half in 3 bites. I was hoping for a bit bigger patty for $25 combo price. Fun atmosphere. I'm glad we tried it. read more

Had a good breakfast including their signature Bloody Mary. Staff was a hoot in a known surly way. It's a great setting with kitschy northern decor. read more

We were in town on vacation and I feel like this place deserves a shout out. First of all, they're the only restaurant in the area opened past 10pm. Most of the restaurants closed at 9 and a few at 10. Having time to watch a Lake Michigan sunset & then go eat was fantastic. We ate here twice because of their late hours. The staff was extremely kind, quick & knowledgeable. The burgers and curds were amazing. Drinks were STRONG. Fried smelt was fantastic & the onion rings were the best I've ever had (I don't like onion rings). This place is definitely a dive & a good one too. Only negative I can think of is that they are cash only. They have an atm outside that has a 5$ atm fee. read more

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AMAZING smoked chicken wings!!! We came for breakfast but it ended at 10a. Tots and fries were good. Ranch was good. Reason I only gave four stars was because the chicken tenders were just okay and the honey mustard was not for me. Fish sandwich was like fresh filet o' fish. read more

Came here while visiting the spring bear dunes. The reviews were better than other places and since there wasn't a ton to choose from we chose arts tavern. Waited way too long for a grilled chicken sandwich (tots) and fried perch sandwich (fries). Grilled chicken was like 3 tenders but hubby said it was "alright". My perch sandwich was two smaller pieces and the edges and ends and too chewy and inedible. I couldn't even tear it apart with my hands. I had to eat it like a chicken wing and chew off as much meat as I could. Way too expensive of a sandwich ($16) plus $5 for fries. Find someplace else to go if you're visiting. OR maybe try sitting inside because the menu is a little different and it just might be a lot quicker. Ps. There only take cash! read more

Art's Tavern - Fried perch sandwich - Bars Near Me - Glen Arbor, Michigan

Important: CASH ONLY!! Food was good. It was an interesting tavern. We enjoyed a sit down meal after visiting Sleeping Bear Dunes. The portions were larger than expected. The drinks were ok. All in all, a decent lunch! read more