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Artisan
Artisan serves New England inspired farm to table cuisine. Located adjacent to the new Delamar Southport hotel, Artisan sets itself apart by offering a menu and an environment that is both refined and relaxed.
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62 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Rating Breakdown 62 reviews
5 stars
(28)
4 stars
(24)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(36)
- special occasion(31)
- great for outdoor dining(24)
- neighborhood gem(23)
- romantic(21)
- vibrant bar scene(18)
Artisan Reviews List
Review 1 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Graduation Brunch Disaster
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The restaurant is beautiful and the food is good. BUT, arrived for brunch for my son's college graduation at 1:30 and they were out of bread and had one special left. They were very crowded and seemed completely unprepared. We requested they put in whole order at once. my son and husband who got soup and then we waited and WAITED and waited, An hour in, I complained and the waiter said he didn't cook and he yelled at the kitchen. He should have done that on his own. A half hour after that the manager came and said he didn't understand it. When the food came I was so upset it tasted like nothing, I acknowlege that they discounted the bill but really should have given us lunch, the whole afternoon became a debacle and not a celebration."
Dined on 5/19/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
disappointed
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Very disappointed. The bar and patio has great ambience and the raspberry mojito great. Dinner however was another story. We had a reservation but were seated 45 minutes late. They ran out of BREAD!!! They ran out of pork (which my husband ordered). They ran out of chocolate cake (which is what I wanted for dessert). I had a chopped salad to start and I wasn't impressed. The salad bowl sat in front of me waiting to be removed for way too long. Chicken dish was tasty as was the hangar steak. I expected more for the price."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, late-night find
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Review 3 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A lovely restaurant
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We enjoyed our meal very much and plan to return."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, romantic, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 4 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Mothers day
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lovely lunch. So often special occasion prix fixe menus can just be overpriced and not worth it. While expensive, this meal was worth the price. Delicious food, wonderful service, beautiful space. Truly a lovely meal."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 5 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
What happened?
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"My son took me to Artisan for Mother's Day . I dine there pretty often as I love the flavors and creativity - it's always consistent. Until this visit. Maybe there was an intern chef. Maybe it was the holiday menu. But if I didn't already love Artisan, based on our dinner Sunday, I wouldn't return. It missed the mark on the cold seafood appetizer (had a really bad clam), and the seafood risotto was dry and tasteless. The strawberry shortcake was hard as a rock and the minted whipped cream tasted like basil. The only redeeming quality was the service - knowledgable, professional, unpretentious and attentive. I give that dinner a "D.""
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Fabulous food!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We dined at Artisan with another couple and had a great meal. The wine list is extensive. I started with the beet salad and had the halibut for my entree, and both were fabulous. They had run out of my top 2 dessert choices, so we opted for choice #3, the cheesecake, and it was just okay. The only thing that keeps me from giving Artisan 5 stars is the service. It was very slow, and my water glass was refilled only once. Our server was responsible for far too many tables, and that is unacceptable at a high-end restaurant."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot, special occasion
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Review 7 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious food and great service
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"My husband took me to Artisan for a kid-free Mother's Day dinner. Our server was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. We loved every bite of this menu. For an appetizer we had the roasted oysters and tuna crudo, both amazing and like nothing I've ever tasted. Our entrees (goat-cheese gnocchi with lamb bolognese and sea scallops with bacon gastrique) were impressive and the scallops paired well with the wine recommended by our server. We rounded out the meal with the warm chocolate hazelnut cake and toasted coconut ice cream...delish! We will be going back."
Dined on 5/11/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 8 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Delicious meal had by all
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"As a group of 8, we all agreed that our meal was divine. Apps to main course into dessert that no one shared with the other because it was just too good!"
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, romantic, hot spot
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Review 9 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Brunch at Artisan is fantastic!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Brunch at Artisan is fantastic! Don't miss it!"
Dined on 04/07/2013
2003
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Review 10 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
I moved from Manhattan into
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I moved from Manhattan into a a part time house in Southport on 4/6/13.--had lunch there that day and have been bank for diner three times , once at the bar and twice in the dining room. The above ratings are a statement regarding my experiences at Artisan."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 11 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Last week I moved from Manhattan
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Last week I moved from Manhattan into a weekend/vacation home in Southport. While exploring downtown with a friend, which takes about five minutes, we spied Artisan which is in an attractive relatively new but appropriately colonial development with hotel, apartment and office building. We stopped for lunch and were more than pleasantly surprised by the ambience, food and service. I have returned twice for dinner during the week since my first visit-once on my own for dinner at the bar and then with my adult son to celebrate his birthday. Both visits have matched the first, and I'm plan to return soon to what I anticipate will become my Southport hangout."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 12 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
an amazing menu, spot and
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"an amazing menu, spot and fabulous staff! they accommodated my elderly mother and my 7month old daughter. a wonderful birthday dinner with delicious food."
Dined on 04/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 13 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The Red Shrimp and Tuna Tartare
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The Red Shrimp and Tuna Tartare appetizers were excellent. The tomato soup and grilled cheese was mediocre. The scallops, pork chop and risotto were solid. Great cheese. The room is fun, tasteful and energetic."
Dined on 04/06/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, hot spot
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Review 14 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A local gem
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Once again they aim to please and hit a bullseye. Food was fantastic and service outstanding. We were seated immediatly upon arrival and they had just poured our water when our lovely server from our last visit on Christmas, who was working another section, came over and said hi and that it was nice to see us and much to our delite said she would be our server again. Crusty on the outside soft on the inside yummy bread started us and once gone was hastily refilled. All 3 of us got differant apps. and all were great. We all got the leg of lamb as our main and it was scrumptous, followed by 3 great desserts each sweet and tasty but not overdone. We have vowed that all our holiday meals will be with them."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 15 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
My first meal at Artisan was
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"My first meal at Artisan was for Easter Brunch. We had a 1:30 reservation and was seated at 2:20. After a 50 minute wait, we were seated in the bar, the lobster bisque had no lobster chunks, and the lamb was overcooked. Perhaps they have a better result when it is not a holiday, but it will be awhile before I will give them another chance."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
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Review 16 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
love this restaurant
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"we were there this time on a monday night so it was pretty quiet for our romantic dinner for two...and it was my husbands birthday. On fri and saturdays it is bustling and i do love that vibe too. Just love this restaurant."
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic
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Review 17 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
The experience was very disappointi
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The experience was very disappointing. There were 3 in our party. We ordered the monkfish which was bland and greasy and the halibut was just ok, but the lima beans were tough. The gnocchi was good quality. Service was very slow to get our entries for a Sunday evening and a pretty empty restaurant at that time. Menu needs some updating - the offerings are not appealing overall. The restaurant is very warm and inviting inside though. Would expect better quality for the price."
Dined on 03/17/2013
2013
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Review 18 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Loved the look and the food.
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Loved the look and the food. We will be back."
Dined on 03/06/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion
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Review 19 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Lovely place. Will return
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"Lovely place. Will return soon."
Dined on 03/03/2013
2009
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 20 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Good Food in Pleasant Surroundings
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Artisan was good...my soup and quiche were good but not exceptional enough to warrant the price tag. Pleasant restaurant...divided into two sections...both pleasant but on this my third trip back...we have sat in the same location..."back" room away from the bar.
I did notice that at lunch time the restaurant was not even half full. This is an upscale restaurant and so it is always pleasant to share in its ambiance."
I did notice that at lunch time the restaurant was not even half full. This is an upscale restaurant and so it is always pleasant to share in its ambiance."
Dined on 03/01/2013
2006
Special Features: good for groups, great for brunch, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 21 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Nice restaurant with good
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nice restaurant with good food. One in our party had a steak. For the price the size was quite small. But the service was very god and it has a nice 'buzz' around the room."
Dined on 02/28/2013
2004
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Review 22 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were there in the winter
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We were there in the winter for lunch during the week, so it was pretty slow and as a result we were seated in the bar area, rather than in the table-clothed main dining room. Service was very cordial, yet measured and the dishes were very good. They have a $19 Prix Fixe lunch which includes appetizer and entree, but no dessert. For $5 additional you can choose a house wine. No issues at all with the food or service and while the restaurant and hotel are both extremely well-appointed, you get the impression you are dining in a ghost town. The development that includes the hotel has suffered from the economy and as a result, most of the buildings appear vacant."
Dined on 02/20/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 23 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The first time we went, we
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The first time we went, we had this amazing server who made the experience that much better. This time, the food was good, the server was fine, but not the level of service of the gentleman server."
Dined on 02/16/2013
2007
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Review 24 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This was our third trip for
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This was our third trip for brunch and we weren't disappointed. This is a must for brunch. There is a great deal on a limited price fixed menu which includes a mimosa or bloody Mary and an main dish for $19. The food is outstanding and the service superb. What are you waiting for?!"
Dined on 02/10/2013
2003
Special Features: great for brunch
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Review 25 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was hit or miss. Has
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was hit or miss. Has potential but execution was lacking. Some dishes were very good- tuna tartare and Goat cheese Gnocchi. Others were poor- crab cake and monkfish. Mostly due to freshness or lack thereof. Service was attentive but lacked a professional feel. Desserts are very good. Had the Runs the next day which may have been attributable to dining here."
Dined on 01/28/2013
2012
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 26 for Artisan
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Consistently excellent with
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Consistently excellent with an interesting, creative menu and very reasonably priced wine list. Delicious food and great service. One of the best restaurants in the area."
Dined on 01/24/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Artisan
Based on the average of (36) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.3
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate