I had the Cowboy Grinder with tots and it was really good. Our server was very friendly and…read moreattentive. Nice place to go for food and drinks. Bathroom was very clean. I recommend stopping in.

Solid stop for food and draft beers!…read more I come here once every couple of months or so with friends to grab food and a beer and never leave dissatisfied! The service is very friendly and they work as quick as they can. Can be a little slow to get food at times but everything is made to order and very fresh so worth the wait! As far as the ambiance goes, you wouldn't be able to tell from the exterior but the inside is very vibrant, lively and inviting! Plenty of televisions for the sports lovers out there as well. Lastly, the food and beer. The menu is a little small but I do believe it has something for everyone and I'm never disappointed with my choices. The burgers are especially delicious! I also love the draft beers they offer on tap, the Vanilla Java Porter from Atwater Brewery being my favorite! (If they still offer that one) Overall, this may not be my absolute favorite restaurant in Mason but it is up there with the best in my opinion!

We have just discovered this place a few weeks ago and have recently made our second visit. We love…read moreit! The food is very good and the variety of choices is amazing. Our party of four has had everything from the fish and chips to burgers to sandwiches to hot dogs and appetizers. Everyone was impressed! Dottie was our most recent server and she is very friendly, accurate with her orders and attentive. The atmosphere is surely more of a bar than a fine dining restaurant but it's an honest experience and is a lot of fun.

Went out to dinner with the family. I love this place! Best pizza in Michigan. My first pizza…read moreexperience with them was in Southfield

The summer months have arrived, and nothing is more of a spatial tribute to warm weather than a…read morepatio bar. Many examples around the area offer guests the chance to dine or imbibe al fresco in the open air while enjoying rays of sunshine and seasonal treats. A late spring or early summer breeze while enjoying a cold one with friends or sharing a delectable appetizer with family is peak Pure Michigan, minus a drive north of Clare. Lucky for me, this month's review allowed for both -- and a chance to revisit an old haunt from my younger days. Friday happy hours were fundamental destinations for my colleagues and me after working long weeks in the Lansing School District. The years I worked or volunteered at Sexton High School, my dear alma mater, would often lead to one or two adult beverages and a burger at Harry's Place. My time at Gardner Middle School on the south end of town lent itself to visiting Sammy's Restaurant & Lounge on Jolly Road. When I returned north to work at Otto Middle School, where my father was principal for many years, Jimmy's Pub's previous Frandor location hosted several early evening gatherings. We certainly enjoyed the camaraderie, but the food and periodic live entertainment were also highlights. When Jimmy's Pub moved to the Chandler Crossings development north of Lake Lansing Road in the late aughts, it reopened as one of the area's first smoke-free establishments, ahead of the 2010 Michigan law banning cigarettes in bars and restaurants. At the time, it was considered a risky business move, which seems almost inconceivable nearly two decades later. Jimmy's survived those early questions, and by leveraging an old-world Irish pub feel, coupled with genuine Midwestern kindness in its staff and regular clientele, it has continued to be a regular watering hole for college-aged customers and more senior, seasoned guests alike. During the times I visited recently, staff members were very courteous and accommodating during both the lunch rush and happy hour windows. Similarly, the regulars were friendly and welcoming, eager to share the good times on their minds with new faces. For a throwback, I was even able to connect with some former colleagues on the patio for happy hour. What needs work The traditional wings (5 for $10, 10 for $18 or 20 for $32) were of the standard bone-in variety. Nicely broiled with some lightly charred edges, they had a nice bite, if missing some next-level flavor had they been smoked first. I ordered them with the Carolina gold barbecue sauce, which delivered a pungent tanginess with a subtly sweet undertone. Less impressive were the fried shrimp ($12) off the summer lunch menu. When an item is presented as a seasonal special, I expect more than something from the freezer section at the local grocer. These bites were lacking in flavor and life. The accompanying french fries, however, had a nice dusting of peppery seasoning. What's good Faithful readers will know I had to try the olive burger ($14). With a price point that necessitates a top-notch handheld, this one came close to delivering value. It had chopped olives, which I always prefer over diced olives. It was sufficiently lathered in sauce and cooked to a proper medium. The house-made potato chips served as the perfect vehicle for the loose olives that fell off the burger and were themselves wonderfully crisp and salty. Similarly, the chicken Alfredo ($18) was a quality dish. Slices of grilled chicken breast rested atop a mound of cheesy, creamy penne pasta. The chicken was flavorful and tender and meshed well with the cream sauce, which was equal parts rich and yummy. The side Caesar salad and garlic toast were above par, too. Best bites Since my first time visiting the original Jimmy's Pub, I've been a big fan of both the Lebanese breadsticks ($8) and the ranch dressing they're served with. This shareable appetizer consists of pita bread that's cut into strips and fried to perfect crispiness yet retains the tenderness one expects from pita. The garlicky seasoning salt that the strips are dusted with keeps you going back for more. Dunking these strips in the ranch dressing, which is often in the discussion for best in the area, will have you adding Jimmy's Pub to your list of summer hangouts.

Stopped by Jimmys for an early dinner (4pm) while visiting our daughter at MSU. I had the Italian…read moreSub which was huge and cut in half. It had good flavor and plenty of meat. It was baked perfectly. The wife and daughter both had the Jimmys Burger. Again huge sandwich with enough fries to take some home. The wife mentioned that the burger was so big they could have split one. Service was attentive but not too much. Prices were fair in this economy. Will be going back when in town.

Had a great experience. Nice service. Liked my fish and chips. Will return soon with guests!read more

Yall like to ignore people because how they look then make backhanded responses i can genuinely…read moretake this off yelp and post it to my hundreds of thousands of followers Last time I posted a review, I got barred and I'm not allowed in that facility why because my review went viral? So maybe you guys shouldn't be so judgmental and serve people that look different from you Because I was being nice by, just making a comment on Yelp

Excellent food and ambiance! Our server was very friendly, and the cocktails were delicious…read more Everything was of great quality, and we'll definitely be coming back!

Moody, upscale bar with excellent eats. Great cocktail menu with classic options like Last Word,…read morePaper Plane, and Old Fashion. We went on a Wednesday evening around 6pm and were sat right away but the bar was about 75% full. Service was decent as the bartenders doubled as the waiters. Somewhat limited food menu, but had options ranging from wraps to filets. Sandwiches were around $20 and the main dishes were in the $30-$60 range. Overall good experience and we will be back.

ATS catered our party for approximately 100 guests, and we couldn't have been happier! The food was…read moreabsolutely delicious, and people raved about it throughout the evening. Everything was handled wonderfully, and ATS helped make our celebration truly special. We would highly recommend them for any event!

This place has been a Lansing institution for a long, long time, so when it underwent a management…read morechange, I was kinda nervous. Not any more, though; the new owners kept everything that made the Airport Tavern great and improved on its very few weaknesses. EDIT: They've since changed from Coke to Pepsi. I'd deduct a half-star for that.

After the graveside service for POW James W Swartz on 05/03/25 at Summit Cemetery, we went to…read moreSpag's for lunch, reminiscing and catching up. I personally think it had been about 35 years since I'd seen anybody there. To be honest, not being from the area (I live in Troy, MI) when told where we were going to a Bar & Grill called Spag's I didn't know what to think. Well, it was perfect! We had our own room and were not rushed to leave after finishing lunch. The service was great, as was the food. The tables were consistently cleared, waitstaff very attentive; if you wanted to order a drink from the bar they didn't take long to get. We had plenty of room. There were rectangle tables along the wall so that all the memorabilia could be nicely displayed. I also liked that there were 8 seats at round tables. I don't like when places cram 10 seats. Not related to the restaurant, I'd like to add a bit more of why we were all gathered together. There were 4 generations of family from 3 different states. Jim had one surviving niece and was an Uncle of various generations to the rest of us. After 82 years, James W. Swartz remains were finally identified and returned home to be laid to rest with his parents. His parents never gave up hope that one day he would be identified and come home. He was only 18 when he signed up to serve. At that time WW2 had not begun. Jim was a prisoner of war at the Cabanatun Japanese POW Camp In 1942. He survived the unimaginable , inhumane & cruel 66 mile "Bataan Death March" in April of '42 to the Japanese POW camp. Unfortunately, his hand was cut during the march and because he received no medical care it became gangrene which was probably the major cause of his death. He passed away September '42 and was buried in mass grave # 434 with no type of identification attached. When the grave was exhumed in 1949, Jim's remains were classified nonrecoverable. Over the years the remains were moved to other sites, but still unidentifiable. Finally in November 2024 his family was told they identified his remains and he would be brought back home in April or May 2025. In closing, I'd like to thank Spag's for being so considerate to all of us at the luncheon. Your kindness was greatly appreciated. If I'm ever in the area again, I will definitely stop in. If I know of someone that will be near there, I will recommend they stop in. Thank you, Trish Willey

Very unique spot. Was not busy on a Saturday night. Ordered the Spag's Special. Discovered that…read moretheir pizza is the best in the Lansing area. Clean and service was solid.

Honestly, in an Irish pub, it's all about the comfort, service (and the fact that you can get a…read moreBlack and Tan that's as big as your head!). The menu here is good fare for a pub. Just enough variety to keep you engaged while still being really home-style good. On Fridays, check out the Fish'n'Mac, where you can sub out the "chips" with the best mac and cheese in town. The friendly server team definitely keeps engaged with their guests. If you have a need, I think you won't have it for long here.

Standard Irish Pub in downtown, with a friendly staff and basic menu. Didn't see shepherd's pie or…read morebangers & mash, but they have good stuff like the various burgers, fish & chips, maybe a grilled chicken sandwich. Can't go wrong with a draft Guinness or domestic beer, and everything was priced fairly - lunch items $9 to $12 is solid value in this day and age. The only thing I would caution is that the lettuce had that chemically-washed taste you get sometimes, so this isn't really the best spot for a salad. But it is cozy, old school, fairly priced, so I would say go on in and feel at home.