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Restaurant Name City
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Evergreen Grill East Lansing, MI
This place certainly is on the higher end of atmosphere (fine dining) and the food is certainly good. The service is very good, too. The menu has some unique items or some meals are prepared uniquely. <br> Negatives? I feel that most of the good money you're paying is because of the atmosphere. The portions were small (at least when I went) and I feel that I was paying more for the decor than the food. Parking is nearby, but the MSU location makes finding a spot hard sometimes. <br> This is definitely a special occasion type place, but I wouldn't make this a staple.
Clara's Restaurant Lansing, MI
I think some reviewers are being overcritical of this place. The decor is very nice and the staff are excellent. The food is typical to very good. No, it's not gourmet, but the variety is astonishing as displayed by their menu; and their Sunday brunch may be a bit pricey, but it is one of the best in town. <br> My only real complaint is that although the place is large, their seating arrangement is cramped. Also, the smoking section is too close to the non-smoking section with no barriers. At least it's elevated a bit above it. If you're oversensitive, it's best to ask for a seat in the dining car.
Jalapenos Lansing, MI
This is by far the best Mexican lunch place in town. The food is VERY fresh and prepared extremely well. Lunch lines tend to get long and there's not much dining room in there, so you must arrive before 11:40 AM or after 12:40 PM if you want a seat. Prices are very reasonable and they deliver in the downtown Lansing area.
Emil's Lansing, MI
This is a good place to eat Italian food. They have a nice variety of food and the service is very good. Their food tastes pretty good. Their smoking and non-smoking sections are actually separated by a WALL! Yay! My negatives are that although the food is varied and tastes good, it's on the heavy side, especially with the cheeses. The other dislike is that the place is very claustrophobic. The tight and narrow place plus the dark interior are almost a turn-off if it weren't for the food, staff, and nice mom & pop atmosphere.
Bravo! Cucina Italiana Lansing, MI
This place is the best new restaurant in town. It opened last fall in the new Eastwood Towne Center. The staff are excellent. The decor is open, airy, and stylish. The food is EXCELLENT. They serve this spiced olive oil and bread before the meal that is out of this world. I've not yet been disappointed in this place. <br> Prices range from moderate to pricey. Parking is ample. Get there before 4:30 PM if you want your wait to be kept to a minimum. They do have a call ahead policy, but they limit the number of seats reserved that way. <br> You can dress as casual as you like without dirty looks, but the atmosphere makes you feel underdressed if you show up in jeans and T-shirt. Don't come in too much below business casual and you won't feel badly. C'mon... you can look nice for at least one meal. ;)