Red Cedar Spirits

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!!!!

Reuben Egg Roles

Lobster Roll

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Grilled Salmon and Brussels

The Funky Tiki

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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.

Wow! Wow! Wow! What an amazing party! The giant ark! The massive Tiki heads! The fire performers!…read moreThe music! The drinks were strong. The sound was crisp. The decorations were detailed. The attendees were all gorgeous.

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Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant

4.4(68 reviews)

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I've been a regular since they first opened. Immediately joined the wine club and love the food…read moreofferings. I recently visited for dinner - I"m single and always request a two-top so I don't take away from the server turning-over tables. My most recent visit I had the pleasure of being served by Rachael. Not only was the food and drink just what I expected, but the service, friendly personality, beaming smile and her presence was great. She was running all night at 100mph, but took the time to make me feel like her only customer. Whomever hired her needs to find another dozen! Service like this is why I am, and will be a repeat customer. Food is priced fairly, drinks are substantial, the servers are very knowledgeable about wine parings and present the drinks as the professionals they are.

We were left standing in the gift shop area for so long as the 4 employees had a discussion about…read moresomething after we checked in we almost left. Not sure if it is a ploy to have you buy something or what. Service after that was amazing from Maryanne. The food description on the menu looked amazing and it look nice coming out but the flavors were a miss. The chicken potstickers were like anything I could thaw from Sam's Club. One side was browned and the other two soggy and cool. The Italian sausage and burrata flatbread tasted of nothing but pesto. We are pesto fans but not to overpower all the other possible flavors. The grilled Asian Prime Skirt steak was tough and short on flavor. There were more cold vegetables and cabbage than rice. The ginger rice was cool and not ginger like at all. Very beautiful building with a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.

House-Made Meatballs

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Cask & Co

4.0(217 reviews)

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Cozy, open, fun environment with plenty of screens for sports watching. The ambience is a little…read morebit cabin, a little bit industrial. Service was prompt and polite. I'm obsessed with the range across the menu. You can really get anything here, and it will probably be pretty good. The grilled chicken hibachi was excellent, 5/5. The Pad Thai was overly sweet for my tastes, but the chicken was good and there were fresh peanuts and a wedge of lime with it - 4/5. The short rib sandwich appeared to have several nice ingredients layered as far as toppings, and I don't doubt the quality of ingredients, however the flavors just weren't right. It should've been real short rib- shredded- instead of dry and thinly sliced short rib? 3/5. The fries on the side were great though, 5/5. I'd come back! Looks like they have a patio for nice days too.

I have been here one time with my husband and we never went back. The food was just mediocre…read more This place is overrated. I think they're just trying to do too much with their menu and not excelling with any dish

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Super Star Roll

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Dusty's Wine Bar

3.4(116 reviews)

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•$$$

Our dinner here was just really, really good. We started with the garlic bean dip and house-made…read moretortilla crisps--perfectly salted, piping hot, and honestly hard to stop eating. Our server, Will, suggested a wine that turned out to be spot-on: a dry, subtle Chardonnay, nicely chilled and presented in a granite cooler on our table like it was royalty. Loved that detail. The entrées did not disappoint. My husband had the salmon, delicately enhanced with salmoriglio, served with wild rice atop a light bed of bok choy and baby carrots--simple, fresh, and perfectly balanced. I had the crab-stuffed shrimp, which was absolutely fabulous, also with wild rice, baby carrots, and that sneaky little layer of bok choy you barely notice but totally appreciate. It was a busy Saturday night, so definitely make reservations--it's worth it. The atmosphere struck the perfect balance: lively but not loud, elegant without being stuffy--the kind of place that makes you feel justified putting on heels and lipstick just because. And a special shoutout to GM Brad, who was absolutely wonderful, along with the rest of the staff. Warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming--service like that makes a great meal unforgettable. We'll absolutely be back.

We were very excited to return to Dusty's after their 'refresh.' For those who appreciated Dusty's…read moreatmosphere, it is unchanged. Our drinks and appetizers were good. Dinner and service, however, was a huge disappointment. The 3 differnt pasta dishes ordered were bland and the pasta overcooked. The Carbonara tasted like Alfredo with some bacon pieces thrown in. While the accompaniments to the Branzino were good, the fish was overcooked and dry. Server was inattentive and didn't check on how the mains were. They also couldn't get the bill correct. We won't be back for a while. Hopefully, things will improve with time.

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Kaiyo Sushi

4.5(30 reviews)

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Came here for dinner on a weekday and it was fantastic. We got the seaweed salad with cucumber,…read morechicken dumplings, 4 sushi rolls, and a kid's salmon hibachi plate. Sushi was beautifully plated and everything had very generous portion sizes. Excellent service! We will be back, so happy to have a good sushi restaurant in Okemos!

Revisited Kaiyo. I just like their sushi. It is not pretentious, or trying too hard to be something…read moreelse, just tasty food for a reasonable price. The atmosphere is not what shines but the friendly staff and quantity of food is why I come to this establishment.

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Dumpling yum

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32. Sunshine Roll, 16. Sweet Potato Roll, Chicken Hibachi

Graduate Rock Bar

Locally owned & operated

Views, comfort, service and atmosphere is top notch! Just a great spot to hang out, relax and…read moreunwind. Great views of East Lansing and enjoying views of the trees and MSU across the street. The drinks were great and the people were amazing. We ordered the French onion dip, the meats and cheeses along with the pretzel bites with beer cheese. They were all very good. Nice little menu of tasty bites. The vibe and energy here is really relaxing and comfortable.

Service was quick. It's a great atmosphere with music playing and a wonderful view of the…read morecampus.Very disappointed in the M.A.C old-fashioned, Advertises a Luxador cherry but..... after we saw that we did not try the food.

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One North Kitchen & Bar

3.3(29 reviews)

1.7 mi

Delicious food and great ambiance. Unfortunately, the server rushed us, it seemed to us.read more

There were six of us at One North in East Lansing on a busy game day. We sat on the patio, and our…read morewaitress was excellent for most of the visit. We knew it was busy and didn't mind waiting. The food, though, was awful. The chicken strips were mostly thick batter that tasted like old fry grease. We took a couple of bites, then pulled them apart looking for the chicken. We couldn't eat them. Our large pepperoni pizza took about 50 minutes to arrive. It had maybe two small pieces of pepperoni on each slice, hardly any visible sauce, and the middle was raw. We left half the pizza. We politely told our waitress the pizza wasn't cooked through. She said, "Oh," and brought us a bill for over $180. I hope we misread her reaction, but it felt like she wasn't surprised and knew nothing would be done. That was especially odd because she'd otherwise taken good care of us. I emailed General Manager Jeremy afterward. I know how hard the restaurant business is right now, and I wanted to give him a chance to hear what happened and make it right before posting a review. Three days later, I haven't received a response. I'm dumbfounded that we paid over $180 for food we could barely eat, told someone about it, and then got no response when I followed up. I wouldn't spend my time or money here again.

Bang bang shrimp

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Dusty's Tap Room

3.4(64 reviews)

2.7 mi

Well place is nice with tall bar tables and a few low tables but food is just okay. Ordered the…read morehummus appetizer. Got big size glob of hummus that had the consistency of play dough and very dry. Veggies were celery, carrots, sliced cucumbers and some fried 1/2 round (ritz sized) chip. For me at least the appetizer wasn't very tasty and I'm glad I had some water to drink! Ordered some soup and soup was decent but ordering a "bowl" results in getting a 1 1/2 size cup of soup. A member of my party ordered the football shaped pot pie which had a nice presentation with some burnt edges. To me at least it was more of a corn and chicken pot pie instead of having the vegetables I'm used to seeing (peas, green beans, etc). Tastes fine but I've tasted much better. One member of the party loved the sweet potato tots and their wrap. Only one person tending the bar and tables. Food took a while to be served. Tip level started at 20%! I'm not interested in going back.

We went for dinner a couple days ago. Ordered the Brussels sprouts as an appetizer and they came…read moreout literally 5 minutes after we ordered them. They were microwaved and still had the stems on them which means they weren't cleaned up at all. Really nasty and not what you would expect from a fine dining spot. The entrees came out and the plates had food stains on them. So the back of the house definitely isn't following best practices when it comes to cleaning and sanitizing which is a really huge eww. This used to be a great spot to get a good meal but things have definitely changed for the worse. Service was not good either. We saw 3 groups of people leave after not being acknowledged by the wait staff. This place needs new management asap.

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Ellison Brewery & Spirits

3.9(104 reviews)

1.7 mi

Such a great find! We were unsure at first because there is no signage but we followed the visuals…read moreof fermentation vessels and the arrows on doors to find the entrance in the alley! We felt like we were in o.n East Lansing's best kept secret. The dining area is so cozy and fun. 5 stars on the vibe! We came on trivia night but had no problem finding seats at the bar. Our bartender, Stevie, was welcoming, knowledgeable and attentive. We ordered the special -- 2 beers, pretzel and a pizza for $30. The beer cheese and pretzel were delicious! The beers were delicious -- my husband loved the hazy and I loved the Red Ale. We will definitely be back and look forward to trying the burgers and craft cocktails! There's so much for everyone on the menu. Highly recommend!

It was a challenge to find, but we found it. There were just a few spots for parking. I assume…read morethere is street parking nearby. My husband chose the Crescent Fresh IPA. It was good. I am a dark beer person, so that is what I look for when ordering. They had a Tiramisu Stout and I chose that. Tiramisu, I'm thinking pastry, espresso along with the maltiness of a stout but I did not get that. There was no coffee and it had a bitter finish that lingered. The beertender was willing to swap me out for their Amber. It was a better choice and to style. The space itself was nice, plenty of seating and a good view of the brew equipment.

The bar is in the brewhouse

Dollar wings on Sunday! Stout bbq and hot buffalo. Delicious

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I used to to go here all of the time to see what was new in their world of mixology. It is a great quiet place to go and hang out. You can also learn a lot from the employees. read more

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