Frequently Asked Questions

What are your hours?

January 30 – April 23
Friday & Saturday 11am – 6pm
Sunday – Thursday 12pm – 5pm
Open 11-5 Sunday, February 15
Closed Easter, April 5

April 24 – May 21
Friday & Saturday 11am – 7pm
Sunday – Thursday 11am – 6pm

May 22 – September 7
Open daily 11am – 7pm

September 8 – October 31
Friday & Saturday 11am – 7pm
Sunday – Thursday 11am – 6pm

November 1 – December 31
Friday & Saturday 11am – 5pm
Sunday – Thursday 12pm – 5pm
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas

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*Our kitchen closes 15 minutes before the scheduled closing time.

Do you accept reservations?

Yes, we are currently accepting reservations through May 21 for a Seated Wine Country Experience inside our Tasting Room.

Reservations are not required or accommodated for seating and service at the Lawn Bar. Learn about the Lawn Bar

I'm visiting with a group, what experiences are available to us?

We are currently accepting indoor table reservations for parties of 8 or less onine via Tock (through May 21).

Parties of 9 or more, please call 231-223-9303 ext 4 for reservation availability.

Special group considerations:

If you have booked transportation with a local shuttle company and are planning to visit Brys Estate, this does not mean you have a table reservation at Brys Estate. Please verify with your shuttle representative what they have arranged for your visit.
Parties of 6 or more are asked to prepare one form of payment.
Parties of 8 or more are asked to prepare one form of payment, and an automatic 20% gratuity will be applied to the final bill.
For the comfort of our male staff members and other guests, please consider removing inappropriate bachelorette accessories before joining us.

Where am I seated for my reservation?

Mid-fall through Memorial Day, table reservations are seated inside the tasting room.

Memorial Day weekend through mid-fall, reservations are seated outdoors on our elevated Upper Deck overlooking the vineyard and East Grand Traverse Bay.

What is the Lawn Bar?

The Lawn Bar is an outdoor service area just outside of the tasting room doors that offers seating for guests to relax at while they enjoy their glasses of wine, Frosé, hard cider, and food items. Reservations are not required. In the summer and fall, relax at a picnic table or Adirondack chair and take part in a game of cornhole. In the winter, we have fire pits set up with chairs. Dogs are allowed as long as they remain leashed and are properly cared for. Current Lawn Bar menu

I'm running late for my reservation - what do I do?

If you arrive after your reservation is scheduled we will hold your table for 15 minutes. If you’re arrive after the 15 minutes, your table may be given to another waiting guest. Please call us at 231-223-9303 if you anticipate a late arrival.

Do you have a restaurant? Do you serve food?

We have expanded our food options! View our current WEEKEND (Friday – Sunday) and WEEKDAY (Monday – Thursday) menus

Can I bring my own food?

No. Only food and drink purchased from the Brys tasting room is permitted. Thank you for being considerate of this policy.

Are guests under the age of 21 allowed to visit?

Yes, children and young adult guests are welcome at the winery. We offer a variety of non-alcoholic beverages.

Can I bring my dog?

Dogs are welcome at the Lawn Bar but must stay leashed, and owners are responsible for cleanup. Please note that only service dogs are permitted inside the tasting room or on the Upper Deck.

What do you recommend for transportation to the estate?

We advise designating a sober driver or booking a professional, local transportation company (click here for a list). We do not recommend utilizing Uber or Lyft services as our guests have found them unreliable.

If you have a question not addressed here, please call 231-223-9303 or email info@brysestate.com.

Updated 2/2/26