Top 10 restaurants for casual dining in the Lansing area
If you are in the mood to just sit down, relax and enjoy a delicious meal in a friendly atmosphere, here are my top 10 restaurants for a nice casual dinner around Lansing:
- Clara's Lansing Station:
Clara's restaurant offers a very unique old-fashioned train station setting where you can even choose to your diner in one of the wagons. The 16-page long menu covers a wide variety of cuisine types and will certainly leave room for indecision. Feel free to visit their website at www.claras.com to view the menu or get some driving directions
Location: 637 E. Michigan Ave. Lansing, MI 48912
Phone: (517) 372-7120
2. Cheddar's Casual Cafe:
Located across from the Lansing Mall, Cheddar's offers a very convivial and friendly setting with an extensive menu sure to satisfy every mood. A lot of them are unique signature dishes out of which my favorite is the cheeseburger Pita! Delicious!
Location: 5719 W. Saginaw Hwy. Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: (517) 323-4963
3. Sultans Express:
Although still casual and very comfortable, the more quiet ambiance of this smaller eatery makes it a tid bit more intimate for private conversations where no loud music will overflow your ears. Not only will your body appreciate the renown healthy Middle-Eastern food such as the mouth watering Sheesh Kafta but your taste buds will also thank you. You won't be disappointed!
Location: 305 S. Washington Sq. Lansing, MI 48933
Phone: (517) 484-2850
4. Bravo! Cucina Italiana:
Located in the Eastwood Towne Center mall, a dinner at Bravo's would be the perfect way to end a day of extensive shopping at the mall or a nice lunch break to resource before going back out. Bravo's traditional Italian cuisine is as excellent as the service you are provided with. If i may, let me recommend you their delicious lobster stuffed ravioli. It is my "usual" there!
Location: 2970 Towne Centre Blvd. Lansing, MI 48912
Phone: (517) 485-3779
5. The Claddagh Irish Pub:
Also located in the Eastwood Towne Center Mall, the Claddagh offers a very traditional and authentic Irish pub setting and counts over a dozen premium draft beers and more choice of Whiskey's than you can dream of! Warm and friendly atmosphere, great food and good beer all add up to the perfect recipe for a great time.
Location: 2900 Towne Center Blvd. Lansing, MI 48912
Phone: (517) 484-2523
6. Mitchell's Fish Market:
As you will have noticed by now, the Eastwood Towne Center offers quite a few great places to eat at and Mitchell's Fish Market is just another example. With over 80 dishes to choose from the menu, even if you are not a seafood lover you will still find something to put your taste buds at ease. Mitchell's Fish Market has become famous for the freshness of its every ingredient and the quality of its service. Try it if you haven't already!
Location: 2975 Preyde Blvd Lansing, MI 48912
Phone: (517) 482-3474
7. P.F. Chang's China Bistro:
Considered by many to be the closest thing to traditional Chinese cuisine, P.F. Changs offers high quality food with an equally great service all in a casual yet stylish bistro setting. My favorite part, the desert menu.....
Location: 2425 Lake Lansing Rd. Lansing, MI 48912 (Eastwood Mall)
Phone: (517) 267-3833
8. DeLuca's Restaurant:
If you are looking for a "no-fancy" traditional Italian cuisine, you should definitely try DeLuca's. You will feel at home in a nice warm atmosphere with friendly service and serving sizes that will keep you re-heating for at least a couple more meals! DeLuca's home fashioned pizzas are what you come for but their Baked Spaghettis are the real find that will keep you coming back for more!
Location: 2006 W. Willow Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: (517) 487-6087
9. Hacienda Los Amigos:
Located in front of MC Sporting Goods and the Old Country Buffet, this little mexican eatery offers a very enjoyable quiet and private setting with good service and great food for a casual lunch or dinner if you are in a fiesta mood!
Location: 5010 W. Saginaw Hwy, Lansing MI Phone: (517) 327-0545
10. Cheeseburger in Paradise:
Open for lunch or dinner, once you will have tried this place you will without a doubt come back. Whether you wish to enjoy their daily sunset celebrations with singing and exotic drinks or savour a unique tropical sandwich, pita or burger, it is up to you. Don't forget to try their one-of-a-kind Chocolate Nachos for desert!
Location: 5924 W Saginaw Hwy, Lansing, MI 48917
Phone: (517) 703-0802
These are my picks for the best casual places to eat in Lansing but there are a lot more that i had to cut out to only select 10, which was very hard! I hope you will like them as much as i do.
Bon apetit!
Karima.
