Red Haven Farm to Table Restaurant

I visited Red Haven and unfortunately it was disappointing, especially considering the price. It ended up being over $100 per person.

Many of the dishes were either overly salty or overly sweet. My friend didn’t finish a single dish because the flavors were just too heavy.

The dessert was a fried ice cream, but since we were chatting and eating slowly, it arrived already melted by the time we got to it after finishing the main course. In a “fine dining”setting people usually eat slowly and spend time talking between courses, so it was surprising that a dessert like that was served like that.

Overall the experience didn’t feel worth the price, and I most likely won’t come back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 2

Service: 4

I attended one of their Olympics pop up dinners. While I didn't like everything served, the food and service were great. I had an enjoyable experience.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Went for the Feast of the Seven Fishes dinner recently. All the courses were excellent and it was a fun experience for a date night! My husband and I will definitely return!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Super fun, multi course, place to dine. Menu varies by day with advanced reservations required. There is one seating per night and everyone is served the same courses at the same times. Amazing food, inspired menus, wonderful staff, and great drinks. Pricy meal, but I would recommend.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

I have felt VERY frustrated and IGNORED by this place! I bought my good friends a $100 gift card to this place. This was at the end of covid, when everything was back open. At the time, my friends went to use the gift card, but the sit in was not open. They did not have this on their page or anywhere or else I would not have purchased. I called over 10 times. Never got an answer. EMAILED requesting a refund. NEVER got a response. Since then I have TRIED contacting this place to NO avail. YEARS trying to contact this place. A few weeks ago i even messaged through Instagram...still NO RESPONSE. BAD FOR BUSINESS! I do NOT recommend this place! DO BETTER!!!! Money down the drain!!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

One of the best dining experiences in the Greater Lansing area. Red Haven hosts themed dinners that you can reserve attendance to from their website. I've been to multiple now and it's fun to try new and impressive food.

My favorite dinner was 'Pie Night', a four course meal based on pie. The pictures below are from 'Up North Night', a celebration of Northern Michigan favorites. Just phenomenal and creative. Do yourself a favor and save up for a fancy but relaxed dinner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent curated dinner, great atmosphere and amazing food. Highs recorded.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

This restaurant has been on my bucket list for some time and I finally can check it off! We had a great date night on a Wednesday when they were offering a specialty 4-course mushroom dinner. The atmosphere, service, AND food were top-notch. The dishes were one of a kind, used stellar ingredients, and were presented beautifully. It was a unique yet delicious experience.

Red Haven does “Pop Up” dinners a few times a week. The menus are posted on the website. The dinner courses are unlike anything you can find in the Lansing area. The menus are well thought out and match the theme. If you want an exceptionally curated dinner this is the place for you. We have been to numerous dinners. The food is exquisite, great service and great atmosphere. If you want a great night with a date or friends this is the place.

My spouse and I have been here three times now and the dishes NEVER disappoint (seriously, they're awesome)! The themed dinners are so fun and we love their effort of locally sourcing their ingredients when possible. If you're a foodie, looking for a fun date night or way to celebrate a special occasion, this is the place to go. We know we will be coming back!

Prior to my Mr. Ponceworth J. Fancybritches opinion, let me tell you a little bit about what qualifies me as Lansing’s Premier Number 1, Food Palette Guide For Mother's Fanciest Little Lad's:

I’ve eaten at unlimited dungeons, drive-ins, Dragon's, Denny's, dives and Deez Nuts locally and throughout the country. I’ve also eaten at Wendy's (**) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Kentucky Fried Chicken (***) in Barcelona, Spain, and most recently, guessed Taco Bell (*) in San Antonio, TX earning its 1st, and San Antonio’s ONLY Michelin Star.
So if there’s one thing this little Prim and Proper little Mother's Prince knows - it’s good food…

Side Note: (*)(**)(***) <— those are how many Tums I had to help my little Tum-Tum after each meal 😉…start again from the top of you need to.

Prior to my elevated opinion, let me tell you a little bit about what qualifies me as Lansing’s Premier Food Palette Guide:

I’ve eaten at unlimited, drive-ins, and dives locally and throughout the country. I’ve also eaten at Oteque (**) in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, Cocina Hermanos Torres (***) in Barcelona, Spain, and most recently, predicted Mixtli (*) in San Antonio, TX earning its 1st, and San Antonio’s ONLY Michelin Star.
So if there’s one thing I know - it’s good food…

Side Note: (*)(**)(***) <— those are Michelin Stars 😉…start again from the top of you need to.

Now I’ll get to it!
We ate at Red Haven for their ‘Valentine’s Day Tasting Menu’. I’d eaten here before so I knew it was adequate for the occasion. It was a compact menu with wine pairings (honestly I wasn’t feeling any of the pairings, def probably could have done without, but I’ll stick to talking food).
Notably, in the past, I’ve never had a beet dish that was satisfying, but the Beet-Citrus Salad
[beet, blood orange, walnut, feta, micros] was just that! Something about how the beet flavor mixed with the feta and citrus from the blood orange just worked for me. Additionally, the Baked Camebert en Croute
[camebert, pastry, raspberry, pistachio, brioche], and Braised Short Rib [short rib, truffle, brussels, red wine] did not disappoint. However, undoubtedly, the star of the show was the Seared Scallop [scallop, caviar, cream, pasta, fennel]. This plate was absolutely Michelin caliber!!

After this experience, I can confidently say that Red Haven has quickly solidified itself as one of the top 3 fine dining restaurants in the Lansing area (and I don’t know what the other two are).

Rating: 9/10
Highly recommended!

The food and service is beyond compare. What a lovely dining experience!

Our favorite place! Before they moved to events only, we would frequent. Also hosted my baby shower there and Nina was great to work with.
Now we try to go to as many dinners as we can. Love Matt M as a server and the delicious and local meals!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Great food and experience.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5