There are quite a few things worth traveling for, and good, unique food is one of them. These new additions to Lansing's culinary scene offer diverse flavors and experiences, making them worth the drive for food enthusiasts. Whether you're looking for Italian cuisine, sushi, or American classics, Lansing's restaurant scene continues to grow, promising something for every palate.
- REO Town Clubhouse + Ristorante
- Vibe: Rehabbed historic building, airy and open, located in trendy REO Town Lansing.
- Cuisine: Authentic Italian crafted with the freshest ingredients, a huge selection of craft beers, specialty cocktails, and fine wines.
- Bonus: Pool tables in back - six 7-foot tables, one 9-foot table, and one 12-foot snooker table.
- SaltRock Brewing CO.
- Vibe: Industrial chic, upscale cuisine, casual atmosphere.
- Cuisine: Classic chophouse-type options like steak or fresh pasta.
- Bonus: In-house crafted beer and quaint downtown residential neighborhood location.
- Lalafish
- Vibe: Open food hall atmosphere with five other restaurants and two bars.
- Cuisine: Top-tier ingredients, hand-rolled sushi to order.
- Bonus: Located in Lansing Shuffle with shuffleboard court options and adjacent to Lansing River Trail, the Grand River, and Rotary Park.
- Art & Jake’s
- Vibe: Large and vibrant sports bar with multiple screens for game watching in every season.
- Cuisine: American favorites including ribs, burgers, wings, and salads, along with daily specials.
- Bonus: Table-top fire pits, multiple garage doors opening to the patio.
- Graham Vineyard & Winery
- Vibe: Cozy indoor tasting room and outdoor patio.
- Cuisine: Smaller menu of wine and hard cider with food like pizza, sandwiches, charcuterie, and salads.
- Bonus: Yard games, entertainment, family and pet-friendly.
Want more options? Try these other newer places.
- Toscana Kitchen & Wine Market
- Edmund’s Pastime
- Cooper’s Hawk Winery and Restaurant
- One North Kitchen & Bar East Lansing
- Summerlands Brewing
Add in a festival or event this spring like the East Lansing Art Festival, Rock Lansing, or Mighty Uke Day, and make it a weekend getaway to Michigan’s Festival Capital!
Lansing promises to exceed your expectations. Choose Lansing for your next road trip and plan on something Greater!
