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1. HopCat - East Lansing

4.9

Exceptional(44)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • East Lansing

Booked 4 times today

Our second ever HopCat location opened back in 2013! Located right outside of Michigan State University's campus and around the corner from the MSU Union, this location features multiple TVs to make sure you’ll have the best seat in the house to catch the Spartans. HopCat was founded on the principles of bringing local craft beer a bit closer to the communities we love. We’re known for our award-wining Cosmik fries, which are beer battered, sprinkled with our signature cracked black pepper seasoning, and served with a side of warm cheese sauce. From burgers to tacos, our menu offers a range of delicious options. We live the craft lifestyle - beer, cocktails and even craft food made from scratch. With a dedication to local breweries, sustainability and community engagement, HopCat offers craft beer and great food in a vibrant atmosphere for an inclusive, unforgettable experience.

2. Beggar's Banquet

3.7

Very Good(60)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • East Lansing

Booked 1 time today

Beggar's Banquet has been making folks in East Lansing, Michigan beg for more since 1973. Not that the servings are small, but because you just don't want to stop experiencing one delicious menu item after another. It actually got its name from the proprietor's favorite Rolling Stones album that was released in 1968. The American cuisine at Beggar's Banquet is full of comfort food but with an elegant twist here and there. Options are plenty on the lunch menu, dinner menu, daily brunch menu and Sunday brunch menu. One notable item is the smoked salmon cake platter. The salmon is house-smoked then formed into three New England-style cakes, each with a different flavoring for variety that goes beyond anything you have ever had. In addition to American items, you'll also adore the "south of the border"options that Beggar's Banquet has to offer.

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3. Buffalo Wild Wings - East Lansing

4.2

Awesome(22)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • East Lansing

Booked 3 times today

Since 1982, Buffalo Wild Wings® (or B-Dubs® as our friends call us) has been the ultimate place to watch the game, have a cold beer and eat some great food. At Buffalo Wild Wings, you can always feel comfortable pulling some tables together with your friends and staying as long as you want.

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4. Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant – Lansing, MI

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4.7

Exceptional(140)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • East Lansing

Booked 105 times today

Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.

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5. Toscana Restaurant

4.4

Awesome(415)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • East Lansing

Booked 42 times today

Note: We are currently only accepting reservations. Walk-ins will be available on a first come first serve basis, and not guaranteed.Our elevated Tuscan steakhouse concept is a captivating convergence of tradition and innovation poised to wow your palate and expand your horizon with a collection of intriguing experiences. From the self-serve wine wall to the lively tasting tables, and candlelight dining for two, Toscana Kitchen & Wine Market’s contemporary allure hums around a vibrant and authentic Italian market and self-serve wine oasis to unleash your inner sommelier. Eclectic Italian cuisine with fresh local flavors. Our large variety of wine will please any palate.

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6. The People's Kitchen

4.5

Awesome(345)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Lansing

Booked 19 times today

We love making our food from scratch. We could not do it without our local farmers! Fun atmosphere, upscale cuisine, craft cocktails and local artist gallery as decor.

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7. Bowdies Chophouse - Lansing

4.9

Exceptional(1497)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Lansing

Booked 20 times today

Quaint, and cozy chophouse located down town Lansing across from the convention center. We feature prime steaks, gourmet cocktails, and a delicious wine list! Due to the size of the restaurant reservations are recommended!

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8. Mitchell's Fish Market - Lansing

4.3

Awesome(1761)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Lansing

Booked 23 times today

Mitchell's Fish Market is a premier upscale-casual seafood restaurant concept featuring the absolute freshest seafood. Mitchell’s Lansing has a raw bar, open kitchen, the fish case displaying Today’s catch and customized cutting room and offers a variety of seafood options including grilled or broiled, blackened, cooked Shang Hai style or prepared to your taste. Mitchell’s also offers a Gluten free menu.

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9. BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse - Lansing

3.8

Excellent(114)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Lansing

Booked 17 times today

Time counts at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse. Since our humble beginnings back in 1978, we’ve continued to refine our brewhouse experience to make BJ’s a place where you can make the most of any meal. We want BJ’s to be a place where the moment you leave is the moment you plan on coming back. We pride ourselves in our craft and attention to detail. Our guests come here for our award-winning handcrafted beer. They come here for the Southern California twist we’ve put on the Chicago-style deep dish pizza. And they come here for our Pizookies®, our world-renowned dessert. But above all we know people come here to make their good times better. So in many ways we haven’t just crafted a brand, but a mindset. And our guests are the reason for this. And it’s because of them we’re continually striving to make sure every moment they choose to spend with us counts. Welcome to BJ’s, a restaurant with a Brewhouse soul.

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10. Bravo Italian Kitchen - Lansing

4.6

Exceptional(896)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Lansing

Booked 16 times today

Bravo Lansing is an upscale-casual Italian restaurant in Lansing, perfect for those seeking authentic pasta, wood-fired pizza, and signature entrées. Enjoy handcrafted cocktails and wine in our inviting, family-friendly atmosphere, surrounded by stunning Roman-ruin décor. Planning a holiday party or Thanksgiving celebration? We offer catering services and easy reservations to make your event special. Whether dining in or ordering online, Bravo Lansing is the place to eat in Lansing, MI for great Italian cuisine. Visit us today-reserve your table or order online!

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Updated on 4/4/2025

HopCat - East Lansing

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Isaiah
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Always a great time, foods amazing, staff-Jacob and Logan are great!
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Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant – Lansing, MIPrice: Moderate• American• East Lansing
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4.7
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Michael
Grand Rapids / Western Michigan •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food and service was amazing. 100% recommend. Make sure to get the table bread!!!
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Toscana RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• East Lansing
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4.4
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Northern Michigan / Upper Peninsula •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 23, 2025
Great food, beer selection and service. Highly recommend!
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HopCat - East LansingPrice: Moderate• American• East Lansing
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4.9
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Lynn
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 18, 2025
Food and service were great. Prices are a little high. Look forward to trying brunch.
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Beggar's BanquetPrice: Moderate• American• East Lansing
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3.7
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Bonnie
Detroit / Eastern Michigan •15 reviews
4.0
Dined on Dec 14, 2024
Great waitress. Drinks were good. Garlic parm sauce was super super hot. Doesn’t normally taste like that. A few of us could not eat boneless with that sauce.
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Buffalo Wild Wings - East LansingPrice: Moderate• American• East Lansing
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4.2

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