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“

“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.“

“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!!!“

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

“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.“

“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.“

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

“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!“

“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.“

“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.“

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

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

“Great food.“

“The seven fishes dinner was fabulous.“

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

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

“Stopped in Williamston on our way to Chicago and so glad we did! We were greeted as soon as we arrived & our waitress Heather couldn’t have been any nicer! Hubby had their Italian sausage & eggs and I had scrambled eggs with hash browns, nothing fancy, but everything was VERY TASTY and came to the table piping hot. I asked for one of their famous cinnamon rolls to go so I could enjoy it later. We were served fast, the food excellent and the employees were very nice. If you’re ever on I-96 near Williamston make sure you stop by!“

“Great food, great service!“

“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!“

“My girlfriend and I had a fantastic experience here. Enough for us both (who almost never leave reviews) to want to leave a review asap.
We were stopping for a bite on our way out to Pine Knob for a concert, decided on Culver’s of course! Very very friendly staff, all smiles and fantastic energy. As expected, very good food.
If you’re lucky enough to come here at the right time, you’ll possibly get to meet one of their regulars; a very kind veteran named Dan. Dan gives this location a sort of ‘spark’ you won’t find at another. Himself and the staff made our experience very special, kudos to them all!“

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

“Great food and the staff very friendly.“

“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.“

“Great Service!! Great Menu!!“

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

“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.“

“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 💚💚💚“

“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!“

“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.“

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

“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.“

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

“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.“

“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.“

“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!“

“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.“

“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! 💕“

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

“great burgers and service“

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

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

“Buddies in Holt: Where Friendship Comes With Fries (and Occasionally Questionable Karaoke)

Step into Buddies Grill in Holt and you half-expect Norm to slide onto the next stool and declare the beer cold and the gossip warmer. This unpretentious pub-and-grill hybrid doesn’t try to reinvent the wheel—it just keeps the wheel spinning with nachos the size of small continents, wet burritos that require a structural engineer, and a patio that somehow makes Michigan humidity feel intentional.

The vibe is pure neighborhood therapy: sports on every screen, a Tiki bar that pretends it’s somewhere tropical, and servers who remember your usual like it’s a sacred text. Service can occasionally achieve the speed of continental drift, but the portions arrive like apologies you actually want. Famous nachos? Legit. Homemade chili? Comfort in a bowl. Sunday breakfast buffet? A reason to crawl out of bed before noon.

Is it fine dining? Only if your definition of “fine” includes sticky tables. But as Holt’s unofficial living room—part Cheers, part group-therapy session with onion rings—it delivers exactly what it promises: good company, better calories, and zero pretension. Bring your buddies. Leave your diet at the door. You’ll fit right in.“

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

“Five star server!“

“And I love the little store“

“We love this place! My partner and I go here once a week at least. It’s a welcoming place for locals and the food is affordable and good. You can get pretty much anything for under $20 and Lynn is always an excellent and attentive host!“