Yes Henry's Place is in a strip mall and is a locals type place. We found it to be welcoming spot…read moreto eat, drink and be merry! We sat at the bar but there are many tables for dining. Our bartender did his best to keep our drinks full and helped us with our food order. We had a shrimp and fries basket and a smash burger. Both items were very good and fresh. The shrimp were hand breaded and huge. Henry's is a worthwhile stop, check it out.

Just found this place. Food and staff are great. It has a very friendly neighborhood kind of place…read more Jimmy the bartender is the best!!!!

Dined here at 12 pm on a Saturday, small amount of people so it wasn't too busy…read more Service: it was good, waitress was very nice and was quick with refills and the bill Food: there was a lot of options for food, I ended up getting the Guinness Chicken which came with bread and two sides, I got onion rings and a Caesar salad. All for $14 which is a really good deal. The chicken was some of the best chicken I've had ever, it was drenched in their bbq sauce which I love, the Caesar was a good portion size and onion rings were crisp. There was a lot of TVs in the bar to watch sports, and had many great deals for food as well, highly recommended coming to eat here. I will be back

Rolled in for a late dinner on a Tuesday night and the place was pretty dead. Couldn't figure out…read morewhy they had a DJ and why the DJ was only playing, like, 30 seconds of songs that were all over the map. Then I saw the sign that said it was music bingo night. Ha. Anyway, I ordered a large beer and a 10 piece wings. Both were very reasonably priced and our server let me choose two sauces for my wings, Mango Habanero and Boom Boom. The wings were very good. Our server seemed irritated the whole time, which kind of brought the mood down, but food was good. Definitely didn't stay for more drinks due to the drab atmosphere. Solid food, though.

Wanted a good burger. Thought of Buddies and it did not…read moredisappoint. Attentive service by Lili M If you want a good, moist and flavorful burger go there.

We've been coming to Buddies for many years & have never had a bad meal. The wait staff is always…read morefriendly & typically the portions are more than I can eat. A favorite is the fajitas; enough for 2 people & hubs loves their ribs. We can always count on Buddies!

Trivia night on Wednesday is a blast! Fun prizes to boot. Particularly large food and drink menu…read morewith something for everyone. A good time with old friends.

Buddies in East Lansing definitely gives all the feels when it comes to a hometown bar!…read more Whether you're in the mood for sports on TV with delicious wings, a yummy appetizer, a quick bev, or even a tasty dinner...this place has it all! One side of the restaurant is traditional family-style dinner seating with nice open space great for large groups too! The other side is the bar and patio both spacious with comfortable seating. The team members are super delightful, with welcoming attitudes and smiles! We always look forward to seeing them. We love our neighborhood bar!

The service and ambiance are of quality and you get what you're expecting from a restaurant…read moreconnected to a bowling alley. A great place for groups to eat and meet.

Absolutely strange and terrible experience at the bar, the bar tender accused my fiancé of making…read morefaces at her and tried to force us to the back of the bar bc she didn't want to serve us. Really strange.

My son wanted to have dinner here after his graduation as this one of his favorite places to eat…read more The place was lively with fresh graduates and family members celebrating! My wife and I ordered the Detroit style pizza (Green Pepper and Onions), cheese curds, fried pickles and french fries to share with the table. The server was very attentive and came back multiple times to check on us and refill our water. As for the the food - the pizza was delicious and the crust was fluffy on the inside and has a crisp on the outside. The edges were nicely cooked with the carmilized cheese. The cheese topping still has some nice pull. The cheese curds were hot and fresh. The pickles were crispy and seasoned just right as were the french fries. The fries had a light breading on it. What a great night with family and friends and appreciated everyone coming. Service was great and food was delicious. When we come back, we will visit here again!

We had a great time and will definitely be back, thanks in large part to our bartender, Sydney. She…read morewas friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience a lot of fun. The food and atmosphere were excellent, but I do have one request: please bring back the breaded wings! They were one of my favorite menu items and honestly a big reason I chose to come here! Thanks for a great night, and a special shout-out to Sydney for making it memorable!

First time in East Lansing (daughter looking at Grad Schools)…read more This was a wonderful first meal. Busy spot, but our waitress handled us & several other large parties like a pro. The chicken tenders are hands down the best I've ever had. Fries were definite top 10 as well. Great "campus" spot......will definitely be back to try more.

One of those college town restaurant bars where everything looked good enough to eat, but actually…read morewasn't. Today's cook clearly likes to toughen up- the burgers, the waffles, the chicken tenders, everything but the cheese curds was dense and chewy.

I happened to go to Blue Gill Grill on 4th of July. Honestly, I wasn't feeling the holiday this…read moreyear, unfortunately, and so the fact that you could barely tell it was the 4th was a big plus for me. It's a laid back beach vibe no matter what, I suppose! I was here for it and that little peekaboo view of the lake. I ordered the blue gill because why not? I've never had the fish but it won't be the last time. The fish was lightly breaded and fried to perfection. The corn was spicy but delicious too. I don't even like hush puppies and these might make me a convert. But the Caesar salad. Child please. You know when you can tell they used anchovies in the dressing? (My true test of a Caesar salad.) Oh yeah. It has that salty brininess that anchovies bring to the table and it was divine. The drink was a fun nod to a holiday weekend. Service was fantastic. No fuss but very attentive and friendly. I live in Cincinnati but visit the area often and I will definitely be back. Maybe I'll even update my photos if I can manage to let the phone eat first.

Great local establishment right next to Lake Lansing South Park. Menu is a mix of smash burgers,…read moresea food and traditional bar favorites. Meals run about $12-$18. Many specials available across multiple menu categories. Service was quick and attentive. Show stopper of the venue is the rooftop bar with lake views. It can get very hot up there and closes if it's too hot. Overall great experience and we will be coming back.

Service, selection, seating…read more.. Great friendly staff Lots of great food choices Outdoor seating on this beautiful day I had the Roasted Beet salad but was able to sample from others fries and green olive burger and pretzel The fries are real good (ketchup is an in-house creation). Pretzel was quite tasty. Burger was cooked amazing. The beet salad was fantastic.

This one is hard to review…read more TLDR; Inconsistent food and service, Long wait times for a table, big parking lot no parking spot, MAGA in 2026 Food: it depends on who is in the kitchen. *sometimes my gluten free burger comes out GOD TIER. sometimes meh. * sometimes the fries are good, sometimes too salty, sometimes too old and dry. * their gluten free calamari is delicious and usually fried very well. *their salads are huge and very high quality, not overdressed. * i tried their tacos once and remember i was very disappointed Drinks: Generally decent cocktails, they can make you what you want within reason Location: Huge parking lot but can never find parking? There is always a wait for tables and you'll see people waiting right by the front door. Lots of tvs to watch sports. There is a quieter back room and I think they might have some games back there Events: During summer evenings they have live music for free out back where there is cornhole, a second bar, and some seating. Ambiance: Families come here, people come here for first dates, groups of friends too. It's not upscale but there is something about the space that triggers my social anxiety. It kind of feels like a stage. Price: I guess they charge premium for the vibes because it is very overpriced. Service: Highly variable. sometimes you get someone nice, sometimes you get someone mean, sometimes you just get someone who is incompetent. mostly new faces every time i go in. Politics: I used to go here more often before I found out they're MAGA. and.. still MAGA in 2026. do with that information what you will. locally they are known for this. personally, there are many other options (right down the street) i can choose from where i feel good about spending money there. especially when their menu is overpriced.

Well, we found our new watering hole. Awesome IPAs on tap, all the liquor you can think of (except…read moreGoldschlager) and awesome barkeep. The menu looks pretty good for a bar, would love to see more diversity though: mainly hamburgers, hot dogs and sides. Out back is a driving range for your golfer's heart. The owner has invested a lot of time and resources to improve this establishment. Will return soon.