50 Best American Restaurants near Meridian

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

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“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!!!“

“We went to see a band that we follow, but the last time I was there, they had a dance floor; now it's carpeted as part of the dining area, I guess. It goes all the way to the stage, so if you're going dancing there, wear some shoes with leather soles, so they slide and don't get snagged on the carpet.“

“We had the ribs and they were really good with a baked potato and beans. Also the waiters Sarae gave us great service and had a lovely personality.“

“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!“

“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!“

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

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

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

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

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

“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.“

“The seven fishes dinner was fabulous.“

“great place, great food.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Excellent service by Sarah“

“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 💚💚💚“

“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.“

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

“Great food, great service. Was missing an item, and they replaced it with a larger size no charge. Only thing I dislike is the wait time. Nothing at all against staff in any way. They are always fantastic. but the location is usually popular, leading to longer wait for food.“

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

“And I love the little store“

“Five star server!“

“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!“

“You have. 2 wait staff. And one cook her name is sam she is a great cook does a great job. Then you have two girls that wait on tables. Thes two girls are some of the best there names one is ROESA. And her dauther thes to girls no what to do and they do it. All the other girls are good to but these tow stand out wow i love bob big boy. You guys have a great thing going on there. I have been. There 5 times . It has been great every time. I am going to tell every body i know to go to bob big boy. Thank you for letting comment. RORY LYNCH. SR.“

“Great food and the staff very friendly.“

“Best fish dinner with malt vinegar in town! Love the batter. Very mild cod. Super delicious. For $10.00 you can't beat it! I drive across town for this dinner. I wish they would open another location on the south side. I would never cook again!“

“I ordered the Monte Cristo breakfast. It was the perfect balance of sweet and savory. I was impressed by the service and ambience, and couldn’t resist ordering a house made Chai latte. Their Chai is a favorite of mine. Anna’s is the perfect place to treat your wife to a Mother’s Day feast:)“

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

“Amazing food & the people who work here are so sweet!! We will definitely be coming back! 🩷“

“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.“

“Great Service!! Great Menu!!“

“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.“

“good food great service loves loves the shakes ans sundies“

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

“Good food for a fair price. The only complaint I have is when a customer/I'm/ we are ready to check out, the wait person won't walk away once they give you the electronic device to pay on. Doesn't seem to matter if you're in the middle of a conversation with somebody, they will not walk away without you tipping them and signing...I find that pretty rude. You'll get your money and maybe even more of a tip if you walk away and let me finish my sentence to whoever I might be with.“

“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.“

“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.“

“You know I give it five stars for atmosphere, everyone knows I'm not like saying it's a five-star restaurant right! But for a nice Little Pony shop in downtown East Lansing off of MSU campus it's a very nice atmosphere for a Coney Dog lunch spot probably one of the better Coney dog Lunch Spot atmospheres I've been at. Not sure who the manager is but they hire a good young employees that actually must have been raised right because they do great service for a bunch of kids.“

“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 !“

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

“The jalapeño popper pizza is literally the only thing I come here for it is the best pizza around. I order so many of them. I was so disappointed to come in tonight with my friends and realize it was not on the menu. Please put it back on the menu. Your service staff is amazing. I love the space and the atmosphere, but I have no reason to come back if you don’t have my pizza. I might come see the staff, but I probably wouldn’t order anything. I’m only giving you a five star because they are making my pizza for me anyway. I’ve had great experiences here. Ps I did not throw a temper tantrum to get my pizza. I’m not a Karen. I just asked and they said yes. Shout out to Phil and Chris.

Edit: they tried to make my pizza, but you no longer have the cream cheese or the berry sauce so there’s no point. I understand it’s probably anexpensive pizza to make. I would gladly pay more for it. I hope you take this review seriously as it makes me legitimately sad.“

“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!“

“Karaoke is awesome!! Super fun vibe“

“Excellent Really good place to take my Family. We love their custard“