50 Best American Restaurants near Meridian

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“The server was friendly and helpful. The food was great. The coffee was great too. She even refilled my water“

“Our server, Abby, was amazing. She made the experience. The food was great. Portions were actually way too big, but we have another meal now with our left overs. I would definitely recommend Chili’s in Okemos and ask for Abby. And no, we are not her family nor have we met her before. Thanks Abby!!!“

“Dinner rolls and butter followed by Blackened Salmon Bites w a nice perfectly spicy, Mango dip.
I thought I took a picture of my Perch Basket! Cole slaw, house made tartar sauce, 5 or 6 really beautiful fresh fried perch, 2 hush puppies and slaw.
My DIL got chicken and mashed potatoes! They were fluffy and white and again, real gravy.“

“The People’s Kitchen is my favorite restaurant in Lansing. The chef is phenomenal! There is a variety of delicious entrees for everyone.“

“It was a very nice experience. Absolutely zero wait time (we went at an off time) and the staff was very friendly!“

“The food was delicious and everything we ordered tasted amazing! Our server was amazing but I wasn't too fond of the manager walking around yelling at all his employees who were busting their butts trying to provide the best service to the customers. I've worked in restaurants for about 10 years now and I know things can get frustrating during dinner rushes. But being the owner of the restaurant and treating your employees so poorly while you have customers trying to eat isn't ideal. I watched this guy yell at all his cooks and servers. Also was rude to a server about a chair when they didn't know said chair wasn't allowed in the outside seating area. I really hope this manager takes the extra steps to pull people aside and be discreet when addressing something instead of causing a scene like we saw tonight. Other then that, we enjoyed this restaurant and the food!“

“This is my daughter's and my favorite restaurant when we meet up in Lansing. We've never experienced anything less than delicious food. The staff is courteous and it's a busy but fun atmosphere. Highly recommend! 5/5 stars!“

“Went there for my birthday and it was the most amazing time and food was amazing“

“Great food.“

“Yummy wraps! Friendly service and easy access to 96“

“The seven fishes dinner was fabulous.“

“I love this place me and wife eat here every weekend“

“Absolutely wonderful experience! Food was delicious, service was good! I will absolutely go here again“

“I have had a lot of breakfast sandwiches across these United States and I think these are perhaps the best.“

“Great food and the staff very friendly.“

“Went to Corey's specifically to try the french dip sandwich.... it did not disappoint. Loved every bite. Service was also fantastic!“

“Wow ? This place is always great! I love that they know my name and serve up great food even when I'm being a little picky or demanding. The servers are the absolute best! Thank You Dan's! Best place for breakfast ? in Lansing!“

“The servers went above and beyond. This was our first visit and when we come this way again I would love too come back. The food was hot and tasty. The restaurant is clean as was the restroom. If you are lucky Maddon and Riley will be working. Dewitt, Michigan .“

“I live in LA and visit twice a year. Summer and Christmas. Each time I get to the River house twice. It’s THAT good. Patio is gorgeous. On the river. Peaceful. Comfortable. Inside is romantic and cozy in winter. Food consistent. Yummy options. Elegant. Highly recommend. Susan in front is lovely and greets you with a smile every time.“

“Took my wife here on a lunch date. The food was in my opinion delicious. Was only $20 for both of us. I thought it was priced very reasonable I would have paid more actually. Service was great. Not sure why this place wasn't packed on a Saturday. I made sure my tip reflected the food and service.“

“We had such a great experience at Art & Jake’s, and Taylor D. was absolutely amazing! She was friendly, attentive, and made sure we had everything we needed throughout our entire meal. She was incredibly personable and made us feel welcomed from the moment we sat down. Our drinks were always full, our food came out quickly, and she checked on us the perfect amount without ever making us feel rushed. Taylor really went above and beyond and made our experience even better. You can tell she genuinely cares about her customers and takes pride in what she does. We will definitely be back and hope to have Taylor as our server again!“

“It is such a great place to eat at, with or without kids. My entire family was super impressed and I can’t wait to go back.“

“Nip N Sip was one of the highlights of our trip to Lansing. The place has an incredible old-school charm that feels like stepping back into a different era—in the best possible way. It’s the kind of classic local spot that has earned its reputation through decades of doing things right.

The olive burger was exactly what you want from a Michigan classic: simple, delicious, and packed with flavor. It’s easy to see why it has such a loyal following. The homemade root beer was another standout—rich, refreshing, and the perfect complement to the meal.

If you’re looking for a place with character, history, and genuinely great food, Nip N Sip delivers. A true Lansing institution that’s absolutely worth a visit.“

“Valentine's 2026. Ordered from the regular menu as that's what we had planned and weren't aware of the specials. Solid execution. Good food. Nice portions. Chef and cooks keeping eye on dining room. Good service. Will be back.“

“Great food, great service!“

“great place, great food.“

“Everything I’ve ever had there is delicious. Especially love the steaks, nachos, and wet burritos.“

“Great service and great food the waitress was great to us. Went before the MSU tennis 🎾 match I would really recommend your place to eat anytime or before or after a MSU event keep up the great work. Go GREEN 💚💚💚“

“Great burgers but really not cool when you're craving some at a quarter to ten the night before a holiday, prepping to play Mac's, just drove 40 minutes thru construction to get told they just took last call for the kitchen. Heartbroken.“

“Great Service!! Great Menu!!“

“The blueberry rhubarb margarita caught my attention, so we stopped in for dinner. The seafood risotto and the beef short rib were wonderful. My wife and I highly recommend this restaurant.“

“And I love the little store“

“Five star server!“

“Olympic Broil never disappoints! Fast, friendly service and always delicious! Great value!“

“We had the pleasure of being waited on by Dottie last night. Just wanted to give her a shout out for her excellence! Even with a million things going on, she was on top of it all with a smile on her face! Appreciate the great service every time we come out! 💕“

“great food , great service , great prices and it's still family owned and operated ! good people !“

“staff is very friendly and on top of things. great breakfast food!! Monica is a great waitress!“

“We have hosted two family bridal showers in the last 6 months. Both were wonderful experiences working with the supportive staff to ensure the showers were a magical experience for both brides. The staff was easy to work with, accommodating various requests, offering restaurant decorations and attentive during the entire event. Not only was the staff a pleasure to work with, the food was outstanding! We will host another bridal shower as soon as we have another engagement in the family!“

“Amazing food, great people and friendly staff. Well worth any wait list.“

“The food is always great and the workers are fabulous“

“Zeus Coney Island is unfortunately gone 😔
Although this Big Boy has done well at maintaining the classic diner atmosphere. There's plenty of room in between the new clean tables and chairs, the floor was clean, and service was great.
Food came out somewhat quick, it looked great, I got Cinnamon French Toast with sausage links and it was really decent, everything was fully cooked.
I was checked on multiple times throughout my meal.
Overall the eating area is much smaller than a typical Big Boy, and there is no salad bar or buffet, but they do have color televisions and a drive thru, so there's that.“

“Love Buddies! Food is always good, beer is cold and staff is amazing!“

“first time at Henry's.. absolutely amazing! Service and food was perfect!“

“Nice place and atmosphere! Nicely decorated. The food was good and reasonably priced. Fun to able to watch soccer ⚽️“

“I had the best meal at Buddies today! We were dining with 9 people and our server was on top of everything! Never forgot a single request, was quick with clearing our table, bringing more drinks and remembering extras. I got a chicken taco salad and said “this is the best taco salad I have ever eaten” maybe I was starving - or maybe it really was the best taco salad I have ever eaten - you be the judge! They also have a kid/senior menu (how smart to offer this to seniors too) and all the meals come with vanilla ice cream - but get this, you can upgrade it to moose tracks for a dollar - I AM OUTTTT.

Based on today’s experience, I can’t wait to go back!“

“Karaoke is awesome!! Super fun vibe“

“The Michigan Athletic Club in East Lansing is a premier fitness facility, providing state-of-the-art equipment and a diverse range of fitness classes. It offers a clean and family-friendly environment, catering to individuals dedicated to achieving their full potential.

We recommend a review of the dress code enforcement, particularly within the locker room facilities, to ensure adherence to established club policies.

Overall, this establishment represents a leading example within the fitness industry.

We express our gratitude for this facility.“

“run some deals in the arcade. good food and bowling, run some combos. advertise the arcade seperate maybe even name it, run the games half off on weekdays. do double picket days also. run groupons specials also. alot more can be done here to draw in people.“

“we had the best server ever! she was absolutely phenomenal and she was cracking jokes with us the whole time! thank you brandey“