Update: I am sorry to update everyone that Travis left EnVie. The new bartender leaves so much to be desired. Pretentious bartender who really really wants to be known for being a mixologist. Don't you dare ask to modify any of his ingenious cocktail creations. I've been to many many bars in my lifetime. Nice bars, hole in the walls, distilleries, hotel bars, outdoor bars, cute little trailer-wedding bars, speakeasies. You get my point. My standards are high but i'm down wherever too. this is the first time anyone has refused to modify a drink for me. and i'm not talking about changing everything. i'm talking about swapping out mezcal for gin (there are barely any gin cocktails anymore). i've been here three or four times since the new bartender-- and i don't even sit at the bar anymore. the only redeeming quality of the place is the chef(s?) who I feel really takes care of people and makes the food with love and care and excellence. the burgers and steak are literal perfection. Le sigh. Travis if you're reading this-- Mike and I miss you!! Management, please try to get him back! Give him a fat raise! anything! your restaurant is going downhill quickly because 1) Travis is gone 2) Inflexible pretentious guy took his place. read more

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Recently brought a group of 5 for dinner at EnVie. Midweek visit, yet the restaurant was full. Great atmosphere. The bar was crowded as well. Overall, good feel to the venue. Our appetizers were each excellent. Our group ordered the Brussels sprouts and white fish dip. Would order those again. For entres, we enjoyed the burgers, filet mignon, chicken bowl, and crab caps. Each of us enjoyed our meal and agreed we would recommend these plates to family & friends. The service was lights out. Attentive, fast, yet not intrusive. From beginning to end, on a busy evening, the team performed exceptionally. Well done EnVie team. We will certainly be back. read more

I would like to start with everything is done well at this restaurant, I am thrilled with the experience! The restaurant is quaint but with sufficient seating to accommodate both small and medium sized groups. There is ample parking as it is located in a downtown district. The decor is simple modern, nice clean lines every where you look. Our waitress, along with those assisting her with food and drink were abundantly pleasant and welcoming. At one point the waitress prepared to offer me and my dining companions the drink specials and I jokingly asked her if she would "freestyle them" while I beatboxed. She admitted she was horrible but was down to try! We were both horrible but the exchange was fantastic and very personable! We appreciated her and her service throughout our evening. All of the cocktails we selected were well made with high quality liquors, no complaints there! The food. The food, the food was superb! We all enjoy the presentation of our dishes, beautiful and simple! Everything tasted well balanced and flavorful served in perfect portions. Our only complaint here was the pasta in the Cacio e Pepe. It was a little heavy and thick in texture but the flavors and the lump crab made up for it! The gluten free cake was shared by the table and enough for all to feel just the tiniest bit gluttonous! I look forward to returning to Envie to check out more of their menu and perhaps be able to have the same waitress. read more

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EnVie seems to appreciate the finer details both for the food and drinks. The bartender created some tasty cocktails and used some interesting twists. I had the pork belly which was delicious served with asparagus on a bed of polenta. I think this may be one of the finer dining options near the Capital. Staff were friendly and the bar at least had its share of regulars which to me was a good sign. The decor is upscale, light and inviting. I think EnVie is worth a visit. read more

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Wow! Had an absolutely amazing experience here recently. The ambiance, the service, the food--all exceptional. Really unique appetizers and the walleye was probably the best fish dish I've ever gotten at a restaurant. Our server also had a top notch wine recommendation which is my new favorite (and I love that they have a couple tawny port options if you're too full for dessert but want a little something sweet). I don't live in the Lansing area but I would come back just for this restaurant! read more

Food was amazing. Had the scallops and risotto along with the affogato for desert. Amazing, scallops were sweet and the affogato was so good. Service was fast and Josh was very personable. The restaurant is in a great location and perfect in every way. Great atmosphere. read more

Our first visit and it did not disappoint. We were celebrating a birthday and a card was waiting on the table. We were offered complimentary champagne which was an unexpected surprise. Our meal was fantastic. We had the whitefish pate as a starter. My husband and I both had the EnVie bowl. My son had the scallops and risotto. Everything was superb. It was our first visit but definitely not our last. read more

We went here for our anniversary and it's a lovely little restaurant. The staff were very attentive. The menu was interesting and varied, including a sophisticated yet fun selection of cocktails. And yes, the food was very good! read more

Fantastic food, atmosphere, and service! The staff is friendly, attentive, and accommodating, and the restaurant is clean and classy. The EnVie burger is absolutely spectacular highly recommend! read more

I'm in Lansing/East Lansing, Michigan for the first time and discovered the fantastic EnVie by reading reviews. We had a fabulous time and ate great food. By sitting at the bar I was able to engage with the thoughtful proprietor Lance and EnVie's mixologist Travis who crafted a complex Mezcal Old Fashioned for me. It was a smokey and tasty concoction. EnVie's eclectic menu will capture the fancy of all, listing both down home staples and gourmet creations. My wife's chicken bowl was scrumptious, and my meatloaf as good as Sunday supper at Grandma's. (Not my grandma, but yours. My grandma was known for her latkes) EnVie's hamburgers are amazing, and have garnered national acclaim. Cool, upbeat music played in the background, and EnVie has a hip vibe without an ounce of pretension. With its bright, modern decor, EnVie must be a destination restaurant in this area of Michigan. We were fortunate to find it. read more

EnVie - Nationally recognized hamburgers - New American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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I ate here with a friend. The food was excellent. We had braised short rib, a goat cheese appetizer and a steak bowl along with a mousse dessert. The food was flavorful,. You definitely get your money's worth. The service was impeccable and our server was VERY attentive! read more

Service great! Food was excellent. Wine selection not great. Ambiance very nice but the restaurant is way too loud. Need sound barriers given the hardwood flooring and high ceilings. Hard to carry on conversations. read more

We didn't have a reservation but got seated at the bar and the nicest bartender took great care of us. The atmosphere is charming & the food selection is quite good. We had the crab toast it was okay I think it needs a tad more sauce when served. The braised beef was very tender. Thanks for a very nice unexpected meal read more

Food and service were amazing, as always. I had the Duck Bowl. The bird was cooked perfectly. EnVie always had an upscale ambiance. It's a true gem in downtown Lansing. read more

Dinner here last Friday night to celebrate son's graduation from MSU. Made a reservation based on reviews since we were flying in from out of town. Didn't know what to expect. Hands down, one of the best meals I've had ever. From the atmosphere to the cocktails it was amazing. Staff was awesome as well. Went with the short ribs and they were unreal. The flavor and tenderness were off the charts. I will probably never return to Lansing, but EnVie makes me want to a whole lot. read more

Okay I love the food here and we've been here twice. The food is great. The drinks are also super unique! My issue is we came at 8pm and they were so rude. Within a few minutes of sitting, they came over and talked about how long the food takes to cook AKA order now so we can leave by 9ish. Sure if we came in a half hour before closing but it was a full hour. So a super nice date night, this place turned into an Applebees real quick. They also seemed annoyed by ordering the drink with the smoke apologizing to guests at the bar. Why offer it if it annoys you? Kitchen staff also came in to drink at the bar 845ish which is fine but is that why they rushed us through dinner? I'm sorry this is Lansing so a 200 date night and a very nice tip, we are doing date night elsewhere. I left this because I do love the food but I hope the owners address the service. read more

If being trendy is your goal, you will like it, but If great food, warm ambiance and great service are your goal...

We've visited several times and each experience has been better than the previous one. Wonderful, interesting food. Excellent service. Great atmosphere. Easily the best meal in Lansing, and at or near the top of the list of the best meals I've ever had. Try the sea bass or the walleye. Both are amazing. And don't skip dessert - lots of wonderful choices. If you can't decide, try the affogato. read more

This is an update; I want to say we have been here three times and each and every time, we have had a delicious and unique meal. The ambiance is cool and refreshing, clean and comfortable. The service is the best I've had in years- between the waitstaff, bartender and owner/manager, we were not neglected. As it was our anniversary, we were given a glass of sparkling wine as complementary along with a hand written note. We were also given complementary appetizer (arancini) which was delicious. We ordered the chickpea salsa as an appetizer with crunchy, homemade tortilla chips with a hint of sweetness before moving in to our entrees, which the famous chicken bowl and Strega New York frites. We had leftovers for lunch and they were just as good. I cannot say enough that this restaurant is the real deal; a perfect 10. read more

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Nice trendy vibe...The menu changes periodically to keep things new and the food is always really good. My favorites are the sea bass, duck bowl, and mussels frites. Make sure to call ahead if you want a table. read more

Absolutely amazing place. It was our first time there and we were greeted with a handwritten welcome by the staff. They took excellent care of us- it was above and beyond the great things I had heard about it. Every dish showed amazing care to detail and the seasonings were perfect. This is by far the best food I've had in the capital area. It was the best meal I've had since we were in Europe. read more

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Amazing service! Creative and delicious food and drinks! Wonderful ambiance! We highly recommend EnVie!

My husband and I we here about a month ago for a much needed date night out. We split a nice bottle of wine. I did the shrimp cacio e Pepe. It was wonderful. My husband had the seafood risotto. It was the first time he did mussels. He said he keeps thinking of how good it was. This is high praise from a man who was vegan for fifteen years and finally came around to seafood. The service was great. We did a blueberry goat cheese appetizer that was fine, but not too memorable. I think next time we will do the whitefish spread. The food was season perfectly without being over-done. read more

EnVie - Seafood Risotto - New American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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The cocktails were delicious and the food was divine - definitely a great place for GNO or date night!

We celebrated our 13 year wedding anniversary and everything was amazing. Our waitress was attentive, kind and professional. The food was phenomenal and the ambiance was great as well! We will definitely be returning for more than just special occasions! read more

This place was a shock to me! I'm from the Lansing area and I never knew it existed but I'm so glad I got a chance to try it out. The shrimp was amazing and the steak was really good as well! The pasta noodles were stuck together in one large clump which was quite bizarre to me. I didn't enjoy having to eat a literal ball of pasta noodles. The vibe was elegant and the music was low enough that you could still hear the person sitting across from you. The waitress did just stand there at our table a few times while my company and I were talking which was kind of awkward. So besides those two things I had a really great time here! I would recommend for a night on town. read more

EnVie - Steak and shrimp pasta - New American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Good food but crappy old fashion. Bartend asks me how was my old fashion was, i honestly answered not great. It was watery. And how can a decent bartend miss a a cherry in an old fashion. He responded with "you drank the whole thing" lets just say it feels like diversity us not a thing there. Just an opinion. Very cold treatment. If you're of a certain persuasion no matter how decent you look, won't get warm n fuzzy here. $25 for a beer and old fashion cocktail. Took the high road and gave 25% tip read more

This was our first time here, Great food, drinks and service. We will definitely be coming back

Delicious food. Great service. Beautiful decor. I love the menu choices. The atmosphere is very comfortable.

We loved this place - fair prices and large portion sizes, delicious food and drink, excellent service. Their menu is so interesting, we had a hard time choosing! We started with the smoked whitefish pate which was so delicate with the perfect texture, served with yummy bread. Both of my companions went with their famous bowl and both loved it - you get lots of yummy potatoes and the steak tips - which were also on my pasta - were so tender and delicious. My only slight complaint is that the pasta seemed a bit clumped together - but I do know that it's homemade pasta, which is a bit stickier, and it did absorb the sauce nicely, which tasted great. Just toss it a bit when it first arrives at the table, would be my suggestion. Delicious. I also took home a slice of the cinnamon chocolate cheesecake they were offering and I'm glad I did! A perfect cheesecake with chocolate sauce. We will return every time we visit Lansing. read more

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Food was good and the service was great with a nice ambiance. Only thing I didn't care for is my fries was over cooked so they wasn't the greatest. read more

EnVie - Bistro Burger and fries - New American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

Food was delicious and service was amazing!!! catie was a great waitress and the chicken chipotle sandwich was so good. read more

Hot honey chicken sandwich was dry and bland. Service and ambiance was great. Felt very expensive for the quality of meal.

My friends wanted to do a girls night out in Lansing and as EnVie was already high in the Yelp locations for downtown it seemed perfect. We were easily able to make a reservation. There is a nice selection of winter cocktails out now featured in the photos which were very tasty. The food was AMAZING. I have never tried ricotta dip and it definitely hit the spot as a perfect appetizer. The veggie fries were also shared by the table and smothered with Gouda and Brussels. Finally the seafood risotto was so delicious. Everyone was satisfied with their meals and the ambiance of EnVie is also super cute and perfect for a date night as well. Would go back when I get the opportunity. read more

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This place is the BEST. I'm actually obsessed. Staff and food are incredible. Personal favorites are the jump start and the goat cheese and ricotta dip. The pickle burger, chicken sandwiches and cacio e pepe are amazing too. Envie fizz is delicious. I love (and miss) the summer salsa! You really can't go wrong here. One of my favorite restaurants by far!! read more

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Here for the third time in two weeks- this time was for our anniversary- they gave us a sweet card and celebratory drinks! Great waitstaff with a great attitude! Top notch crab toast appetizer, the en vie signature bowl was fantastic and the pork belly was superb (super yummy blue cheese polenta). The burger and fries that my son had the other night was excellent and two thumbs up for the meatloaf from two different grandparents. Overall we highly recommend it for your next night out! read more

EnVie - Celebratory drinks - New American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

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Excellent food and service each time we've been. Great cocktails as well. Makes the food taste even better.

What an amazing restaurant! Fabulous food and great drinks. The scallops were amazing. Looking forward to coming back. read more

EnVie - Scallops with risotto - New American Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

We have wanted to try this place for sometime and decided to tonight after seeing all the precautions they're taking. Tonight was the first night we had to report our name and phone because of the state orders and contact tracing, not a big deal whatsoever! We know how important it is to support these businesses in this time. Food was phenomenal and we will be back to enjoy different entrées. They have reasonable prices and I would love to get the chicken sandwich to go sometime. Also not sure how they made their fries but they're amazing as well as the asparagus. We are thankful for servers like the one we had, Josh, who is working during these challenging times! He was great and we will be back. read more

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We adored EnVie and were very pleasantly surprised by how good all the food was. We were celebrating our 2 year anniversary and ordered the Cacio y Pepe and a Steak Bowl (I believe the EnVie Special Bowl, something along those lines). It was a bit of a last minute choice and the food was phenomenal. The atmosphere felt very cool and sleek and we enjoyed being in it. There was a homeless man lingering around outside the window for a few minutes but that's not the restaurant's fault by any means. Only thing that could've been better was the pouring of the wine; the server seemed a bit inexperienced with it but it wasn't a real issue. We would definitely come back and recommend! read more