Bobcat Bonnie's - Lansing

Met some friends at Esquire Bar last night and had the best time. It was our first time in a gay…read morebar, and the people were so friendly. The exterior doesn't look like much, but the interior was inviting, the ambience was great, and the decorations were fantastic! Great place to gather, and it definitely has a "Cheers" feel to it.

Great place for a crazy night, especially during the weekends, the crowd is always very fun and…read morelively. One of my all time favorite spots

All decked out for Halloween!

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The Funky Tiki

5.0(6 reviews)

1.5 mi

One of the best parties I have been to all year. The atmosphere was great - hanging chandeliers,…read moretiki themed decor, multiple stages, and incredible sound. The bartenders slung delicious and reasonably priced cocktails, and the DJs and fire performers killed it. The people were awesome - no problems, no drama, and everyone was just having a good time.

This was the best tiki rave on planet earth. Prove me wrong I dare you…read more There were lots of all of the best things and people.

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EnVie

4.4(149 reviews)

0.5 mi

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Recently brought a group of 5 for dinner at EnVie. Midweek visit, yet the restaurant was full…read more Great atmosphere. The bar was crowded as well. Overall, good feel to the venue. Our appetizers were each excellent. Our group ordered the Brussels sprouts and white fish dip. Would order those again. For entres, we enjoyed the burgers, filet mignon, chicken bowl, and crab caps. Each of us enjoyed our meal and agreed we would recommend these plates to family & friends. The service was lights out. Attentive, fast, yet not intrusive. From beginning to end, on a busy evening, the team performed exceptionally. Well done EnVie team. We will certainly be back.

I would like to start with everything is done well at this restaurant, I am thrilled with the…read moreexperience! The restaurant is quaint but with sufficient seating to accommodate both small and medium sized groups. There is ample parking as it is located in a downtown district. The decor is simple modern, nice clean lines every where you look. Our waitress, along with those assisting her with food and drink were abundantly pleasant and welcoming. At one point the waitress prepared to offer me and my dining companions the drink specials and I jokingly asked her if she would "freestyle them" while I beatboxed. She admitted she was horrible but was down to try! We were both horrible but the exchange was fantastic and very personable! We appreciated her and her service throughout our evening. All of the cocktails we selected were well made with high quality liquors, no complaints there! The food. The food, the food was superb! We all enjoy the presentation of our dishes, beautiful and simple! Everything tasted well balanced and flavorful served in perfect portions. Our only complaint here was the pasta in the Cacio e Pepe. It was a little heavy and thick in texture but the flavors and the lump crab made up for it! The gluten free cake was shared by the table and enough for all to feel just the tiniest bit gluttonous! I look forward to returning to Envie to check out more of their menu and perhaps be able to have the same waitress.

Vibes

Manhattan and White Russian

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Jump Start and Summer Snowstorm

American Fifth Spirits

3.7(63 reviews)

0.1 mi

I was surprised by the lower reviews of American Fifth. Cocktails came out fast, were very good,…read moreand reasonably priced. It can get a little loud, but there was a decent amount of seating to spread out patrons.

We love this place!! It's so good. The drinks are creative and the atmosphere is awesome. Highly…read morerecommend!!

Flex

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Nice

Zoobie's Old Town Tavern

4.2(125 reviews)

0.9 mi

Fun lunch spot with friends! Got the trust us pizza in veggie form and it did not disappoint. The…read moregarlic aioli was so good and I do love a surprise. Please get the popcorn here too- absolutely delicious. Prices are very reasonable. Great spot to watch MSU sports and enjoy some quality bar food with a drink in hand.

How could a person forget about Zoobie's?!?! Not sure how but we did and it feels so good to be…read morereunited! Much respect to Zoobie's for being an OG Lansing staple in an adorable building in an amazing side of town! North Lansing wouldn't be the same without Zoobie's! Team members encountered were lovely, high-spirited, and funny! When we were missing a couple of minor things in our order, our waitress remedied the issue right away, no questions asked. We were surprised to find a large and comfy patio out back so the four of us sat out back and ordered the goat cheese salad, bruschetta, wings and truffle fries. Each item was delicious and reminded us why Zoobie's must be regularly visited!

French friesssss. So good!

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Patio seating

The Exchange of Lansing

3.2(26 reviews)

Being new to the area, I wanted (and still want) to like the exchange, queer spaces are so…read moreimportant for the community. They describe themself as gay/queer bar in their own description, however, I (a man) was kissing another man and was told by the bouncer (who was wearing a pride bracelet) that we had to stop because it was making people uncomfortable. With the dance bar vibes and being a 'gay bar', it's wildly confusing that someone in leadership must be homophobic and could direct the bouncer to tell two gay men to stop kissing. For what it's worth, I've enjoyed the drinks that I've had here. But the bar clearly doesn't know what it wants to be...and based upon my experience, it certainly isn't a safe space for the queer community.

Challenge accepted!…read more You want me to try all the different Martini's---sure why not? Great for the Lusho's at heart. Was in town for work and decided to go here with some co-workers since it wasn't too far from the office and because it was Tini Tuesdays--$5 martinis--yes please--hooray for discounted drinks! Ok----so the sketchy meter was kinda high---considering it's next to a strip club---but meh---such is life. Didn't have any of the food, none of it looked that interesting---regular bar stuff. I wouldn't go here for food or ambiance...but discounted drinks...I'll take that!

Berry martini

Classy

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Standard Sustenance

MP Social

3.3(9 reviews)

Decent place for drinks on the river. Very knowledgeable bartender. Nice wine list. Only downside…read moreis the lights were too bright which gave it a cafeteria/last call vibe.

I have been to anti-social twice, neither time was the bar open…read more The first time the door was wide open so we walked in, looking for a stiff drink at noon on a Sunday, as is protocol. It appeared as if the untended restaurant wished we serve ourselves, and so we did. Best price I've ever (not) paid for brunch. Seriously, brilliant.

The Carrot Margarita is made from premium ingredients with freshly juiced carrots!

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Red Cedar Spirits

4.7(43 reviews)

4.8 mi

Cute, clean, and welcoming spot…read more We try to support local so we frequent Red Cedar every couple of months or so. The live music is nice as are the crowds the free entertainment brings. However, it seems the drinks have gotten a bit more expensive and for seemingly less quantity. The lite food options pair well with the cocktail menu, they are perfect for a happy hour situation or a galavanting night or out!

Local craft distillery that creates a unique blend of vodkas, bitters, etc. Literally everything at…read morethe bar is home made. We visited late and really just stopped in to get a drink but the owner was there and gave us a quick tour. We explored the machines, barrels and containers used to make all spirits and learned about the process of creating their unique blend of spirits. The history of this place is very compelling and our drinks (flamingo) were crafted with perfection. We left with their Apple vodka and that bottle didn't make it through the weekend. The night we visited, no events occurred but the owner did mention they have live music and other events regularly. An overall cute spot I'd return to.

Seating and band area

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Retail

Lansing Shuffle

4.2(75 reviews)

We have visited Lansing Shuffle several times. Each time we have enjoyed the atmosphere, options,…read moreand prices. On this particular instance we attended a "roadtrip" event. For a cover charge you got to sample nice sized portions from each location. The MC was hilarious, the DJ fantastic, it was open to everyone. It was an all around good time! The parking can be a major annoyance but once you find a space it's worth it! I do wish that there were table wipes readily available since the tables turn over so quickly but don't always get wiped down between patrons.

Great location right on the river. The indoor space has shuffle games and a few other activities…read morelike corn hole. My only beef is $6 to park for an hour when there is no event and parking lot is empty! Lots of different cuisine to choose from. The crab nachos were insanely good. We really loved the tikka masala as well. Everyone was so friendly and helpful while we walked around and tried to decide what to eat.

Inside: Live stage

Mexi-Fries from Takito

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Crab nachos

Bowdie's Chophouse - Lansing

4.7(195 reviews)

I was in Lansing, MI for one night only and the hotel host recommended this restaurant. OMG she did…read morenot disappoint me with this recommendation. The staff was extremely kind and helped me with making suggestions. The duck ravioli was delicious (the sauce was like warm) I would have preferred it hotter but undeniably good. I'm really sad because I think I make the best steak at home of course but this steak was the bomb. It was cooked perfectly. I asked for medium and they delivered. The pork belly in the Brussel sprouts was so tender and flavorful. The restaurant is a little small so I recommend making reservations. My drink was okay (but I'm heavy handed) so alcohol might have been in it. Lol I will definitely be back.

PHENOMENAL... but let me explain…read more I will start off by saying this place is tiny. If you try to walk in, chances are you will not get a table. I tried twice with no luck. I finally got in with a reservation and I was not disappointed. You absolutely must order steak here. Skip the sea bass or chicken and go for what they are known for. The Cowboy Ribeye was perfection. Juicy, seasoned beautifully, and so good that even though we ordered bleu cheese and horseradish sauce, we hardly touched them. Honestly, you do not need garnishes. To make the meal even better, try the Brussels with Pork Belly as a side to share. I could do without the pork belly, but the dish still worked really well. For a drink, the Nightcap was delicious and hit the spot. At first I was unsure, since the restaurant is small and the table next to us had a group of very loud business men, which made it hard to talk. That is the only reason I gave 4 stars for atmosphere. Thankfully they left early in our dinner, and the rest of the experience was wonderful. The service was excellent. We were told the steaks might take some time since they are large, but it did not feel like a long wait at all. I will definitely be coming back when I am craving steak. Come hungry because the portions are big. Highly recommended.