Interesting menu - Solid 4 Prompt, friendly service - Solid 5 Atmosphere- Solid 5 Overall would give a 4.5. Nice little stop close to East Lansing. read more

Wow! All of the Stars! Tavern 109 in Williamston is such a cool spot. It used to be a bank, and is now a quaint exposed brick, retro ambiance restaurant. I felt like I was in a movie with Johnny Depp playing John Dillinger, or that Al Capone was going to race down Main Street leaning out the window letting his "typewriter" lose, with a black and white cop car screaming up behind him. It just puts you in a different period. And the food! My goodness. We ordered the Hot Honey Chicken Pizza, Jalapeño Artichoke Dip and my wife got a side of the Ginger Carrot Bisque. Phenomenal, all of it. I don't know what I enjoyed the most. The pizza was a perfect 10" size, with incredible flavor and crunchy crust. They certainly do not skimp on toppings. The artichoke dip was insanely good! The naan bread was baked to perfection and sprinkled with a perfect amount of salt to complement the dip. The soup was a good as it sounds too! Service was top notch. We were seated immediately (around 9pm) and our waitress was very helpful. She made sure our drinks were topped off and kept us up to speed on the status of our food. We will absolutely be back and we will be recommending Tavern 109 to all of our family & friends. read more

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The food and service were both outstanding. Additionally, the carrot ginger bisque and the potato leek soup were amazing. This feels like an upscale restaurant and the menu reflects that. The entree's were solid as well. Our server Katie was phenomenal! I do not give out a 5 very often. This is one of these times. read more

Hubs and I headed here a few weeks ago after picking up a for-sale-by-owner car in a close by small town (without such a charming restaurant option). There was close free parking nearby, and the downtown is so sweet and easily navigable. We chose not to get drinks as we still had a bit of a drive home - with two cars now. He had a burger, and I got the shrimp & grits. Both were great :) The location is adorable, and I think there were signs that they can host events as well. It was like two locations side by side, but I got to see both by heading to the restroom. Would definitely enjoy dining here again if we were in the neighborhood. read more

I stop for an evening wine. House white Zin. Service was courteous and polite. I found the atmosphere to be cordial, nothing exciting. Street and rear parking. read more

Elizabeth was our very attentive server. We stopped in before a basketball game. What a gem. We ordered drinks, then placed our entree order. My husband had the homemade chicken noodle soup, which was seasoned perfectly. Very good. I started with the house salad with champagne vinaigrette. Salad was fine dressing was good. I had the shrimp and grits and he ordered the Cajun shrimp fettuccine. Both entrees included choice of salad or soup, unusual these days. Both entrees were hot and so delicious. The grits were creamy and cheesy. The dish had just a hint of spice. The Cajun shrimp was very good. Overall a very pleasant meal in a quiet, comfortable atmosphere. read more

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Food was awesome. Ambience was welcoming. Service was praiseworthy! The only thing I can complain about were the directions provided by Yelp, which pointed us toward the wrong side of the road and light. read more

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We love coming here when we are in the vicinity because of the great food and beer selection. (Our son and daughter-in-law used to bring us here when they went to grad school at MSU.) We stopped in today for a beer and they were out of almost every beer we like...on tap and bottled. Not everyone likes IPA's and Stouts. Lol. No red, blonde, wheat, Pilsner....we survived. We will stop in again for the food and hope for a broader beer selection. read more

Tavern 109 - New American Near Me - Williamston, Michigan

Had a great high school graduation celebration dinner at the tavern. We did not make reservations until the night before for 10 of us at 8:45 PM. They did not hesitate to stay open late for us, and didn't mind when some in our party were delayed by 15 minutes. They placed us in a private room on the bar side, and our server Tori was outstanding and so sweet. Our food came out hot and fresh and everyone loved what they ordered We had never been here before, but this is not the last time we will come in! read more

What a great find! Heading home from Grand Rapids and searched for a place for dinner, and we found a winner! A solid drink menu, from scratch food, and wonderful service. We have added it to the list for places to go while on the road! read more

Tavern 109 - Brie - New American Near Me - Williamston, Michigan

What is going on with williamston. I was having a nice family dinner with my son and my new husband, and all of a sudden we realize we are eating paper. We got the cheeseburgers and there was LITERAL PAPER IN IT. My son Antonio got sick from eating burnt paper, and my husband is very upset with me. THEN my son Antonio got a hair in HIS cheeseburger(along with the paper) and he choked on the hair. IT WAS CURLY! AND THE WORST PART IS THAT WE DIDNT GET A REFUND!!! read more

We had made a reservations for four on the Friday of Homecoming at 4:00. We were there promptly and seated but not to the high table we requested. The hostess said we could pick any if we wanted but she placed at a table near the archway in the bar area. We ordered. Food delivered pretty promptly. Fried fish was over cooked but eatable. Chili and meat loaf dinners were ok. We were just finishing up our meal, and our waitress picked up our dishes . Still working on our drinks, when she asked us if we wanted coffee or dessert. We declined. She walked away and then immediately came back and said I'm going to have to ask you to leave as this table is reserved - at five o'clock. I was dumbfounded as were my guests who were from out of state! I have never ever been asked to leave a reserved table because it had been reserved, again. Not to mention that there were many open tables. I use to like this place and would often recommend it to friends. I don't think we will be going back for a while read more

Takeout $14 Grilled peach salad. This had so much potential .... But it was pretty anticlimactic. The 4 thin slices of peach seemed to be an afterthought and barely made an impact compared to the flavor of the other toppings. The few bites of peach I did get were great but the rest was overpowered by the cheese and lacking anything special. This needs twice the peach slices if naming the salad after the fruit. Add $10 steak and this was a pretty disappointing $24 salad. Family ordered the truffle fries and those were amazing as usual! read more

Tavern 109 - Takeout $14 Grilled peach salad. - New American Near Me - Williamston, Michigan

Such a long wait food, if you are going to sit people down at a table (and they have a baby) it shouldn't take 1 hr and 40 mins to get food. Honestly we should have just left, but kept assuming it couldn't take that long. I don't want to go back because even with an awesome ambiance, it's not fair to customers, waiters and the kitchen to be that understaffed. At least warn people before sitting them. read more

Tavern 109 - Gf Brussel sprout pizza - New American Near Me - Williamston, Michigan

Good food and good people. The wines available are reasonably good to outstanding and a complete selection of other liquor.

We came here after graduation and I had made a reservation several weeks ago. We were seated rather quickly. The server was curt, bordering on rude. Most of the food was excellent. Interesting stuff dead and flavors. Except for the filet I ordered that was overcooked. The owner was very lovely, apologized and brought me another one. She also bought us dessert, which was kind and generous. read more

Recently went with a group. I shared shrimp and grits, mussels, and a pizza with a few of the party. The food seemed a bit salty, and was quite rich and filling. The pizza is more "gourmet" or "throwback": definitely quite interesting with nice combinations of good ingredients you would not typically encounter. We were in a smaller room in the back, but it was still on the crowded side as a couple ended up being seated at a small table wedged in the corner. The place was still pretty noisy. Service was okay but nothing to brag about. Although I don't drink alcohol, others in my party do and they were happy about the selections. Cannot comment on prices as another person in my group was very kind and picked up the tab. read more

Love this place! Definitely one of my go tos when I want a really good meal! The fish and chips, olive burger and carrot ginger bisque are my top picks read more

Stopped by here while on our way to a family event. What a delicious surprise. They have a full, interesting menu and a variety of beers & cocktails. It was mid-day and we still had driving to do, so we abstained, but WOW! Lots of yummy looking choices. My hubby had the black bean burger and a cup of the tomato vegetable soup- his words- Over the top! He said it was really tasty! I ordered the grilled peach salad and was not disappointed. The grilling really brought out the sweetness in the fresh peaches. The portion was so generous that I could not finish it all, but I wanted to! Service was prompt, friendly and attentive. The building is very interesting too. It dates back to the 1800's, and there a short history of the building. They also have an inviting patio, but we opted to eat indoors.if you are in town, you should definitely give this tavern a chance! Just awesome! read more

Met up with some friends here for lunch. It's a nice place in downtown Williamston. We were able to make reservations and it was not a crowded place. They followed COVID protocol and did it well. They gave us some complimentary orange bread. It was bright orange in color and smelled and tasted wonderfully! My meal was the Nutella French toast, side of bacon, and a Bloody Mary. The Bloody Mary was $10 and was quite underwhelming. The mix needed more flavor. Maybe some extra seasoning or Worcestershire sauce. I added fresh strawberries to the French toast. It was pretty good! It Nutella between two slices of French toast, topped with walnuts, powdered sugar, and strawberries with a side of butter and syrup. No complaints from me! The bacon was cooked well and that's how I like it. I'm a carb girl when I go for brunch so I'm looking forward to a Belgian waffle or pancakes next time. read more

I picked this place blind for a party of 10 after MSU graduation. First of all, the town was so cute and festive for the holidays. They put us at the back of the restaurant in our own room, but it was all windows so we still felt like part of the restaurant. The cocktails, appetizers, and all 10 food orders were GREAT! Our waitress was attentive but not intrusive. I recommend this place highly!! 10/10 read more

This was our second visit and we were not disappointed! The mustard-crusted salmon was out of this world, the flavors were amazing in this dish. The brown butter chicken was amazing. The service was on point as well, attentive, courteous, and engaging. We will be back! read more

Food tasty. But Shrimp n grits but was over salted Mussels were in a very good sauce however salty. Service at bar was very good. Friendly read more

We are longtime guests at the 109. Today might be our last. Our meals/sandwiches were cold. The cheesy grits were cold without the cheese melted. The soup was lukewarm. The waitstaff was subpar. We were very disappointed. No apologies were provided. We also noticed that the waitress was providing poor service to other customers & they seemed dissatisfied with their orders. read more

Delicious food and great service! The pear and bacon pizza was yum!!! A lovely find all around

The management of this establishment needs to manage the reservations to the size of the staff. Our server had three tables sat with a total of 27 guests at one time. This out the server in a very bad position. Three hours after we arrived we finally were served our main entree. This is management that out it's revenue above the staff and service. read more

Tavern 109 - The main entree was half the size due to running out of it - New American Near Me - Williamston, Michigan

This was our first visit to Tavern 109 but won't be our last. From start to finish it was perfection. Everyone was friendly, the atmosphere is cozy but slightly elevated. Madeline took care of us and gave awesome recommendations. The food was perfect; so hearty and homemade. The drinks were so good; tasty but strong. I only have good things to say about this place. It made for a wonderful date night! read more

Tavern 109 - Turkey Ruben - New American Near Me - Williamston, Michigan

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One of the best places to eat in the Lansing area. Sooo many great food and drink options. I Love this place Fried spiralized caramel cinnamon apple ala mode, read more

Great atmosphere and dining experience. I love the craft cocktails that are always perfectly presented. Can't go wrong with anything on the menu. It's all delicious read more

Seems like a nice little local hangout place. First time I've been here. Just a quick stop on the way to Howell for lunch. Seems like you have to have a certain amount of characters in order to post a review on yelp. Not quite sure how many that is. Guess I'll just keep typing until it says I can post a review. LA, di da. La di data. read more

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Food has always been a highlight however the last year has been hit or miss. Busy or not, salads are boring, some dishes are missing pieces and the staff doesn't seem to notice. It's great to employ younger staff and with today's market it's hard to find quality for poor pay but without proper training and experience, it shows. Ambiance is always awesome unless you get posted at the tables in the window that have sunlight shining right in your eyes for dinner. read more

Atmosphere was fun and casual, the waitress and hostess were delightful. The food wasn't the greatest and I feel it was a bit overpriced. White fish dip on appetizer menu $14 - doesn't say it is served hot - so here is your warning. It was good but being served warm was off-putting. The drinks are expensive for a place that isn't a craft-cocktail type place. Dark and Stormy was $11. I sent back the soup for being much too salty. Not personal preference - it was inedible. Easy to find, right on Grand River. We might give this place another chance sometime, but not for awhile. It was a sad experience. read more

Tavern 109 - Whitefish dip - New American Near Me - Williamston, Michigan

Kinda expensive but it's pretty good! Food takes forever to get to you but that's because there's not enough staff members. The atmosphere is wonderful. read more

We stopped in on a Friday evening and sat at the bar. The restaurant was filling up fast, however we were able to get wonderful, attentive service from the bartender. My husband got the Gorgonzola pizza and Hoovered it down. I greatly enjoyed the carrot ginger bisque with was very tasty, followed by the grain salad. My only suggestion would be to possibly take down the lettuce portion. The topping are so wonderful, but they end up drowning in the leaves. The beet and goat cheese pairing is always a winner for me. Thank you, we'll be back! read more

Nice place for a quick bike with friends and family. Great cocktails and the staff is amazing.

Diverse and ambitious menu. Rustic ambiance. Cool, historic location. The recipe for an exquisite restaurant - but alas, Tavern 109 has tragically fallen victim to the after-effects of the pandemic, much like our other greater Lansing fallen soldiers. Steak was severely underdone (I heard faint moos in the distance). The daily special that was specifically printed and clipped to the menu was somehow not actually being served that day? Service was... a lesson in patience. Nevertheless, I have faith Tavern 109 can return to greatness like a phoenix rising from the ashes. read more

I love this place! The salad with honey mustard dressing on it is to die for. Have tried many things on the menu and all were delicious

Good menu. Nice quaint outdoor seating Good service and hometown feel. Takeaway is easy as well

Took my wife on a date night here because we hadn't tried it and the menu online looked good. She enjoyed the chicken Cobb salad with a pineapple juice while I had the swine & mac with a beer (for only 8 (or so) selections they were all good, mostly Michigan brewed options which I appreciated). A few bites into my swine and mac I told my wife, this is one of my favorite meals of the year. I was expecting regular pulled pork on regular Mac and cheese, but this was something else all together. Not sure what sauce I was even tasting but it was incredible. With a crumble on top....just wow. Compliments to the chef. We WILL be back. It'll be tough to get me to try something else on the menu, but I want to see what else I might have missed! read more

Second time here, first time had issues with wrong dish served to my Aunt, my wife's salad wilted and rotten lettuce... thought I'd give the another chance as others dinners were good. Tonight I ordered a burger medium rare. It came medium, ordered a cup of chili it was luke warm. Had a beer served in a stemless wine glass 1/2 full??? Ketchup in little bowl had a film on the top? Yuck read more

Tavern 109 - Medium Rare??? - New American Near Me - Williamston, Michigan