Standard Irish Pub in downtown, with a friendly staff and basic menu. Didn't see shepherd's pie or bangers & 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. read more

Honestly, in an Irish pub, it's all about the comfort, service (and the fact that you can get a Black 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. read more

We tried this bar on a whim and so glad we did. Really great service. Properly poured Guinness. Surprised that they offered diet cherry coke. My husband had fish and chips which were delicious and inexpensive. I had the bacon blue cheese burger that was average. I would definitely go again. read more

Kelly's Downtown - American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

The food was really good. The atmosphere was awesome. Service the service was really good. I had the lug nut burger with fries it was delicious. I would go back there again. read more

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Great downtown lunch spot where you're guaranteed to see someone or 5 from your office. service is typically top notch and the food is reasonably priced. I usually order the beef philly sandwich which never disappoints. I've made my way through pretty much every appetizer and there isn't one I wouldn't recommend. Great place to grab drinks after work and relax, as well! read more

First, the wait was terrible. We waited about 15 minutes for someone to come up to us the get us our drinks. Another 15 for us to get our drinks and get our food ordered and about 30 minutes for us to get our food. Second, the food was absolutely terrible. I had high hopes for this pub and sadly the food didn't live up to them. My friends got the burgers and they were cheap and terrible. I had the Chicken tenders and French fries and the were cheap, soggy, and just not good. Last, after we got our food we were not helped at all. We wanted our checks as soon as the food hit our table and sadly we didn't get them until a half hour after because it took that long for someone to pass our table for us to call them over. Overall not pleased. read more

Kelly's Downtown - "chicken tenders" - American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Our meal started off great. Excellent service. The spinach dip was a great starter. When our meals arrived, things took a dive. My husband bit in to his Fish and Chips and got a bite of raw cod. He checked a second piece to find a small piece of blue plastic. We didn't dive in on the third piece, afraid of what we might find. Hopefully this was just a one off. read more

Very busy downtown lunch spot. Came in today and ordered a Cobb salad. When it came it was in a bed of greens and had a good portion of vegetables. The only thing that makes me wonder is why does the kitchen put strawberries and blueberries on a Cobb salad? Decent salad for the price of being downtown Lansing. Large crowd of people funneled into the restaurant but the staff were really hustling to keep up. I will return and maybe try the Reuben sandwich which looked really good. Trust. read more

Kelly's Downtown - Nice local bar. - American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

We went here for lunch and they provided great service and good food at a very reasonable price.

Beer was cold, food was good, service was good while they let us stay there. It was a Friday night and despite the fact that their schedule says they close at midnight we were told they were closed shortly before 10, two full hours before they were actually scheduled to closed. I get that downtown Lansing rolls up the sidewalks at quarter to 4 on Fridays but if y'all know you want to close at 10, put that on the door. Lansing is full of pubs, skip this one unless you like to go to bed early like a child. read more

Hadn't been to Kelly's in quite some time. I've always like the private atmosphere but forgot that it really isn't a sports bar. The service was good and the beer was cold and priced well though I went to watch college basketball and televisions were very hard to see while sitting at the bar. One needs to sit at a table and even then the bartender said that she didn't know how to change the channels. read more

We love Kelly's. It's right downtown, with plenty of parking. The sandwiches are fantastic, both delicious and cheap. Lynne has been our bartender and she is so sweet, she even recognized us after our third visit and made an effort to remember our names. We love the "regulars bar" feel here. read more

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With so many great places in downtown Lansing, don't waste your time on this one. The place was not that busy when we arrived. We ordered, then the place started to fill up with the lunch rush. It took us an HOUR to get our food, even though obviously our order was put in before all the people who arrived after us. Since we were there on a lunch break from a conference at the Lansing Center, we ended up having to just get to-go boxes and take everything with us. The red flags were there- we had to wait a while for a hostess to notice us and seat us, even though the place wasn't busy yet; no one came to take our drink order for another 10 minutes or so, and a different person waited on us every time someone came to our table. The food was fine, once I finally got to eat it. Not worth waiting forever to eat standard bar food, though. read more

This was the regular happy hour spot for me and about six coworkers and I can't say enough about how kind and welcoming Lynn and Lenny are. They have a nice, broad food menu and excellent drink prices, and it's just a very comfortable place to relax for a few hours. I've since moved but will be back in each time I come back to Lansing. read more

Kelly's used to be my go-to after work spot in Downtown Lansing, and it's still a good place - but was better when it was at the corner of Allegan/Washington (especially with the great bartender Kevin, who has since left for his own business). Expect the usual tap selection (with an amazing $2 big Miller Lite special during happy hour) and better than average food. The chicken strips are phenomenal - well, not so much the strips, but the honey mustard they are served with. It's a secret Kelly's recipe and is not even available to go (I've tried to buy it). The chef who makes it won't even share the recipe with the owners - but it's damn good. I'd give the honey mustard 5 stars alone. I've heard the Friday fish special and the mac and cheese are good, but can't stay away from the chicken fingers as a honey mustard dipping vehicle. Don't miss it. (Also: Lynne - one of the owners - is one of the nicest servers in Lansing, and typically remembers your name and drink after only one or two visits. She's typically only there on weekdays, but is great. Tip her well!) read more

I'm pretty sure Kelly's serves microwaved meals, namely Stouffer's mac and cheese... but you'll hardly notice after two of their drinks. They serve their liquor hard, in my opinion. The service is pretty good, too. The scene is usually very quiet and casual, and I think there's a lot of room for improvement. But the bar is actually not half bad. Don't run out to purposely eat or drink at Kelly's, but don't whine if you're invited, either. It's totally do-able. read more

Very attentive waitstaff. I ate here for a holiday party and our food was ready when we got here. My fries could have been warmer but they were edible enough for me to not send them back. My burger was excellent and made to my specifications . This is my local burger spot from now on. read more

Kelly's is a downtown Lansing dining establishment. There isn't anything particularly "amazing" about the place, but I've always left feeling satisfied. I would describe the inside of the restaurant as cozy. It's an Irish pub, but doesn't overdo its Irishness. There's a bar in the center which gives it a "Cheersy" feel. Macaroni and cheese is the special on Fridays. Yum. Their chicken tenders are actually my personal favorite. They're covered in fish batter before being fried. I have mine served with wing sauce. I see others have commented on the cherry burger. The burger doesn't remotely taste like cherries. I wouldn't know they were even in the burger. The addition of the cherries makes the burger juicy and a bit healthier. I recommend it. They were supposed to be moving a few years ago, but don't know what ever happened to that plan. I don't live in Lansing anymore, but always try to visit Kelly's when I'm in town. read more

I used to go here ALL the time when my husband was in law school, like 11 years ago and I loved it. I ate meat there, and their chicken strips are to DIE for. Incredible. Went there last week for a lunch break during a class I was taking. Were seated right away, but, service was SUPER slow. Also, my friend's salad came out wrong, and it was difficult to get a check, a refill, anything. Had a tuna melt and fries, and the food was great. I think this experience may have been a fluke, since I adored Kelly's back in the day, but I will have to go back and see if they can improve on their service (which was friendly, but SLOW). Outdoor seating looked nice too, although we sat inside since it was hot out that day. read more

Well....they serve Murphy's Irish Stout, which is awesome. But the food has no Irish flavor, ingredient or inclination. It's not even wanna be Irish food. Since when is a cherry burger or nachos Irish? The decor and beer are right...not so much the food. Bring on some shepherds pie or Irish stew already. Soda bread would be a nice touch to. read more

Kelly's Downtown - American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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Kelly's is home of the Cherry Burger. I know, I know, it sounds weird but trust me--it's great! I've heard there are other good things on the menu (Mac and Cheese, Sandwiches) but I stick with the Cherry Burger. Another plus: a great summer patio. read more

To elaborate on what a "Cherry Burger" is - it's a beef burger with cherries instead of preservatives to cut the fat. That's what our waitress told us anyway, but we really didn't notice anything spectacular about it nor did I taste cherries in it so give it a shot but don't expect pie in your burger. The Downtown Club was again, nothing extraordinary at this downtown Irish looking pub which is probably hopping on St. Paddy's Day. They have an outdoor patio in addition to the small cozy restaurant centered by their bar. As the 2 stars indicate, I just felt 'meh' about the food. That being said, our waitress was very nice =) read more

Three stars for the food. Their salads are pretty good. The burgers are just okay. Kelly's gets it's fourth star from their friendly service. They are very accommodating and it doesn't take long before they get to know you. read more

The chicken wings were cold in the center with one order and under cooked for another. I ordered a chef salad and was charged $2.50 for chicken of which I got about 2 McNuggets worth of meat + it was cold also. I think this place is best for their beer selection and that is about it. read more

Enjoyed lunch with a group this afternoon. It was late in the afternoon so it was pretty empty. But the staff was super friendly, the place was comfortable. I got the Lugnut burger which was very nice. read more

Small Irish pub located downtown , friendly staff, quick service and good pub food. We had the French dip, chili and fries all were excellent. Will be back again next time in town . read more

Kelly's Downtown - French Dip w Fries - American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

We went to Kelly ' s in search of Irish food and drink. There were zero Irish dishes on the menu, unless you count the fish and chips, but no vinegar was to be seen. We settled on the nachos supreme. Do not order this. As disappointing as a nun ' s sex life. Plastic cheese, unseasoned meat, and the wilted tips of too-old green onions. The two stars are for our waitress who was very nice. read more

I loved the service and the food it didn't take long and the waiters and waitresses are so nice

The atmosphere is cute and it's a fun place but the food, not so good. I go the grilled chicken sandwich and the chicken breast was tiny, paper thin and not worth ordering. If you come here, get something else! read more

Ya ya, the cherry burger. It's not actually all that rare, but it is good. I like the mac and cheese and the chicken strips with weird breading more. The atmosphere is also nice; the lighting is not too bright to be drinking but not too dark to be eating. And the last time I was there, there was a large table of cougars chatting it up in the corner. I don't know how that affected my rating, but it left an impression. read more

I wish this place wouldn't pretend it's an Irish pub. They barely even serve Guinness here. The food is almost all American, save for the fish and chips and maybe one other thing. Service is okay, food is sub-par. read more

Kelly's is an okay bar. At first I was hoping it would be an Irish pub but alas, it wasn't. It's just a traditional American bar that kinda feels like a Diner. I didn't order their food so I can't speak to that... but I went in on a Friday night with a friend of mine and they were pretty dead (odd for a Friday). We ordered the best beer they had available (just Guinness) got drunk and wandered home. It was fine, to be honest but, completely unremarkable. read more

Kind of disappointed, honestly. I was in a bit of a time crunch and it took at least 20 minutes just for a server to come ask what we wanted to drink. The food was mediocre, I liked my patty melt but the grilled chicken in my friend's salad was pretty tough and chewy. The price wasn't that bad. Overall, disappointed in the quality of the food and service. read more

Fab service & love the outside seating. Not your traditional Irish grub but always satisfying none the less.

Great pub. I love coming here for the good food at an affordable price (the cherry burger is my favorite) and the owners are the nicest. Best customer service that I don't get anywhere else! read more

Used to love this place when it was across the street. Was one of my favorite places . What happened? Last 2 times I was in had Soup and Sandwiches not good Soup was cold and seem to be leftovers. Things Just not good anymore? Maybe I Might try it again in a few months and see how things are? read more

Very bland, mediocre food. Slow service, waitress at lunch didn't even ask us for a drink order so we all just had water. They must make enough profit on alcohol to stay in business because I don't think too many people come here for the food. read more

Great burgers and dinner specials. Nice spot downtown.

I love this place! Lynn the owner is so friendly and gives great service. I love that its downtown and they even have a private room available if you would like to host a party:). read more

Lovely Kelly's. Well, the food is not great. It's not bad but I wouldn't consider this a go to dining choice and certainly consider Kelly's more of a bar than a restaurant. However, the service is amazing! The owners are awesome people and they seem to have a steady staff who all know what they're doing. Beer prices are great and the huge tables make it an awesome spot for drinks with friends. Other reviewers are right, after a couple of visits they know who you are, what you want to drink, and where you like to sit! A really nice change from the usual Lansing/East Lansing establishments. If you're hopping between a bunch of bars downtown, Kelly's also has a consistently super clean bathroom! read more