Randomly chose SaltRock brewing for Saturday brunch on our way to Grand Haven. It was a little more than I bargained for in price and scale however they did not disappoint. The service was excellent. The young man greeted us and was exceptionally accommodating to our preferences, making things work on request. We ordered a couple seltzers, and a smorgasbord of choice items. The option for salads was salmon or chicken, but I wanted steak. Ordering the bites was a perfect choice. I asked the waiter for hot sauce for the Mac n cheese and what he brought was an incredible house made hot sauce that was smoky and just the right amount of heat. Topped the nachos and Mac n cheese perfectly. The restaurant is off downtown in a residential area with street parking. Easy to find with GPS. A little pricy for the main entrees but if that quality was there for what we ordered, man it is worth it. The dining room is spacious with dark wood and bright windows. Very clean including the bathrooms. Highly recommended. read more

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Great atmosphere - fancy food, but an overall casual / social atmosphere. We came dressed up for date night, and sat by tables with people in sweatpants, business casual, and work clothes. I always enjoy a restaurant that can handle casual and formal in the same space. To start, we really enjoyed the stuffed dates. We had the 16oz Ribeye, cooked medium-rare. It was cooked perfectly, and was a good steak - I'd consider it on the upper end of "middle-of-the-road" for steaks available in the Lansing area. The roasted Brussels sprouts took the cake for our meal - crisp, sweet and savory, and overall delish! We also did a flight of beers, which we enjoyed! read more

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There is a lot of local buzz about SaltRock so we thought we'd pop in and check out what all the hype was about! The energy of the place is cool and laid back, they are definitely still figuring out the ropes but service was not negatively impacted. The house music playing was pleasurable, we are big fans of the 90's. We were greeted and seated right away, our waitress came and introduced herself and gave us the spill. They are currently working to get more beers but they have hard seltzers also. We ordered the recommended bacon wrapped dates and the special, Lamb ragu to share. My dining partner didn't find a beer that worked for their taste buds so we ordered a lime and a raspberry-lime seltzer. The dates were AHmazing! They are paired with an herbed goat cheese that set them off perfectly! The seltzers were crisp and flavorful. The ragu was flavorful but harmony was missing between the pasta and the sauce. There was not enough girth in the sauce to stick to the noodles, so we were left either tasting pasta or the sauce, never both together. Will definitely visit again to check for new beers and try more of the menu! read more

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Every once in a while I get surprised...it doesn't happen often but when it does I love it! SaltRock surprised me and knocked my socks off. An old Lansing building that used to be a flower shop. They now specialize in the most delicious steaks and burgers in Lansing. Full bar, cozy and clean. Knowledgeable waitress and a very cool vibe. I may have a new Lansing favorite! read more

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Downtown Lansing is a proving ground for many businesses and restaurants, and as several organizational mainstays like the state government and the insurance industry continue to find their way back after the pandemic, the need for more places to dine and gather grows. Through the fall, foot traffic around Washington Square seemed to be increasing by the week, and the Michigan Avenue corridor reinvents itself nearly every quarter with new ventures that put a fresh spin on old spaces. The areas adjacent to Jackson Field, home of the Lugnuts, have become a jewel in the community with their modern housing options and dining and drinking venues. One could argue that the big comeback folks have been awaiting for generations has begun in earnest. What's less obvious to an untrained eye -- but equally as exciting -- are the smaller developments on streets just off the beaten path. The Allen Neighborhood Center, with its farmers market and incubator kitchen, is one shining example of the impact that investments in spatial rehabilitation can have on a localized community. Such is the hope for the new businesses on West Ionia Street that occupy the historic Bailey Buildings. Hair United, an inclusive salon, occupies one of the buildings, and this month's focus, SaltRock Brewing Co., inhabits the other. SaltRock opened in July and was immediately welcomed as a change of pace, with a menu that's more reminiscent of a chophouse than a brewpub. A short walk from the Capitol, it offers a vibe similar to the eateries of Tribeca in New York City, Hyde Park in Chicago or Wallingford in Seattle -- industrial-chic décor, flavors that push the envelope and a beer, wine and spirits selection worthy of brunch or happy hour for statesmen and stateswomen. It also has one of the happiest staffs I've seen of late. Competent and attentive, they seemed to enjoy the company of one another and that of their guests. So, what about the food? What's rocky Lobster mac and cheese ($10) appears on many steakhouse menus, and SaltRock has followed suit. The mac was creamy on the bottom and crispy on top, and black pepper dominated the flavor profile. By itself, it wasn't so bad, but the previously frozen lobster meat was more reminiscent of hours-old bubble gum in texture and not far off in flavor. I'd order the cheaper, plainer version next time. Also lacking in flavor and visually displeasing enough that I was surprised it made it to my table was the beer cheese that accompanied the loaded fries ($7). This sauce had been simmering beyond recognition, and any semblance of taste had long since disappeared. What's really good The smoked deviled eggs ($11) were much closer to my expectations for the ambitious menu. The filling was creamy with a hint of tartness, and the bacon and green onion offered textural contrast. Each egg was dusted with a barbecue dry rub that offered a perfect amount of smokiness. Diners will find it tough to share the plate of five. The cherry and blue cheese salad ($20 with salmon addition) was also very good. The complementary flavors of tart dried cherries and creamy blue cheese worked even better with the refreshing raspberry vinaigrette. The salmon was cooked quite nicely and was seasoned well, but it didn't overpower the rest of the salad. The kaffir lime crème brûlée ($9) was delectable and sweet without blowing out my tastebuds with sugar -- just rich enough to reappear in my daydream over my morning coffee. Best bite This category was a true toss-up this month. On my first visit, the 8-ounce USDA choice filet ($47) was divine. Perfectly medium rare, with a crust that would make any summer grill master jealous, the steak was clearly well rested before it was served because not a drop of red appeared on the wood plating board when I cut into it. Tender and flavorful with minimal fat to carve away, it was obvious SaltRock does steak right. I was sure the steak was going to be the runaway favorite this month until I ordered the walleye sandwich ($18). Battered with a cornmeal crust, the large slab of fish poked out from every side of the brioche bun. Topped with house tartar sauce and crunchy house slaw, this handheld should be a shining star in the Lansing food scene for years to come. read more

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If you're looking for a chill spot to grab a bite in Lansing, I can't recommend SaltRock Brewing Company enough! The place is nicely divided into two dining rooms, which are just the right size--not too big, so it doesn't feel crowded, and not too small, giving you that cozy, intimate vibe. Perfect for enjoying a meal or catching a game without the noise getting overwhelming. The ambiance is really nice with cute decor, a minimalist touch, and a few plants that add a lovely freshness to the space. Plus, the location is super convenient, and I had no trouble finding parking--always a win in my book! The staff were amazing--so friendly and attentive, always checking in and refilling our drinks from their great selection. We kicked things off with a couple of appetizers, and I highly recommend the pulled pork nachos and the Brussels sprouts--both were delicious! For our main dishes, we tried the salmon and a spicy chicken sandwich with lobster mac n cheese. I have to say, the salmon was the best I've ever had! The only thing I'd suggest for the menu is adding a couple more gluten-free options, especially gluten-free buns & pasta. We were so full by the end of our meal that we didn't get a chance to try the dessert, but it looked and sounded absolutely delicious! Overall, SaltRock Brewing Company is a gem, and I can't wait to go back! Highly recommend it for a relaxed meal. You won't be disappointed! read more

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Very pleasant experience. Great burger. Very, very good mac and cheese. Shrimp skewer was lightly seasoned and perfectly grilled. I recommend this as a nice place for a date. read more

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We tried this place after MSU graduation. When we pulled up I was a little nervous. It doesn't look like much from the outside. We easily parked right out front. We had a reservation for 9 people and it was super comfortable seating at a nice table so we could all talk. Loved that! Our server Tiffany was the bomb! We all loved her. I had the wine and it was so good I had 2 glasses. We all loved our drinks. We didn't try the beer. My husband had a cranberry and vodka and enjoyed it. The appetizers we had were chicken wings and the smoked deviled eggs. Both were delicious. I had the carbonara and would not order it again. It just wasn't my thing. Someone had the steak and said it was good. Actually everyone else liked the food. A breadstick would have been nice to serve with the carbonara. One thing I didn't love was that the carbonara came out much later than everyone else's food. About 15 minutes later. Also some at the table said their food was not very hot when it came out. It was warm but not hot. Also the restaurant was cold inside when we sat down. I asked Tiffany for a space heater and she turned up the heat so then it was fine. Overall I am on the fence about this place. There was good and bad. That's why it gets 3 stars. read more

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We eaten here twice and really enjoyed both times. One dinner with their higher end meals and once for lunch with a burger. Both were great! Cocktails were okay- they could up their game here. But their beers were delish! read more

For a brewing company the beer selections were limited to 4 on tap. The two that I had were not good. I have made better in my kitchen when I used to home brew. I ordered the fish and chips thinking that is something that would be hard to fuck up. Wrong. The fish still had skin and bones that I had to pick off and the chips were soggy. The house made tartar sauce was mid, worst of all was the very warm coleslaw. Anything with mayonnaise should not be served at that temperature. On the plus side, our server was very nice. read more

Absolutely love this place! The staff was amazing, the food delicious and atmosphere was great! highly recommend! read more

SaltRock Brewing - French dip!! Best in the area hands down! - Breweries Near Me - Lansing, Michigan

The service was great food very Good. The ambiance needs work, but the service and food make up for it in spades! read more

All was great! We've been a couple times now. Steak was delicious and the soup too. Love the deviled eggs.

Excellent food, service is amazing. Everyone is always so kind and professional. Ambiance is warm and comforting. Everything I have ordered has been truly delicious. My favorite place to eat!! A great place to go have a quality craft beer or take the whole family for dinner. It's a true gem of a craft beer and food restaurant. Thank you for being in Lansing. Cheers. read more

Service was excellent from hostess, to bartender to manager. Burger was cooked as ordered, great flavor, good portion size. Added Salmon to my salad. Delicious and generous portion. Cider was tasty. Only thing keeping them from 5 stars was lack of beer choices on tap. read more

Wanted to love this place. Ambiance is great, servers were initially prompt and friendly, but a large party came in half way through our dinner, so we lost service. Ordered lobster Mac and cheese, and unfortunately they were out of lobster. Opted to get a shrimp skewer with the mac instead, but was still charged for lobster. Ordered a second round of drinks well before our entrees came and didn't receive until we were almost finished with the entrees. My husband's steak was beautifully cooked and delicious, played beautifully. My shrimp were way overcooked and the mac and cheese was only hot around the edges. For the prices they are charging, I expected better. read more

I went for a work event and the drinks were great. We wanted more than the provided appetizers, so my husband and I ordered the walleye and it was the best I've had in the Lansing area. read more

We like to support local businesses and had to try this place out. We are not drinkers(it is a brewery) but the food was amazing! Our waitress was very friendly. We will back to try out other entrees. We had the NY strip and a smoked pork chop. Delish! read more

The food and service were great. But oh my gosh the beer was terrible! Shockingly terrible. Tried to get a new variety after sending back the first one, and that was equally bad. Like, skunked x 1,000. I would whole heartedly recommend the food, but do not go for the beer. read more

*I'm sorry I don't have a picture* honest review of SaltRock incoming *we arrived about 5pm and began eating around 540pm: Kids: we have 2. We brought them. They ordered a burger and macaroni (full meals) and the restaurant was fantastic. They split the burger and the Mac orders onto 2 plates for us. The kids (9 & 5) LOVED the burger and fries. The Mac had the crunchy panko bits and they picked at it. All fries and burger gone real quick. The 9yo liked the steak but the 5yo found it "too spicy" which means seasoned. The waitstaff brought crossword puzzles, tic tac toe, a picture find, pens etc. So although there's no kids specific entertainment or menu, they were fantastic about it. Offered styrofoam cups with lids but we successfully risked glass and straws. The kids were thrilled with the "fancy bathrooms". They seated us separately, nobody else in the section, I'm not sure how I feel about it if I'm honest, but it was nice to not feel like we had to police the children extra (we are screen free at the dinner table). Adults: there's 2 of us. We ordered the tomahawk steak, Brussels, mashed potatoes to share and two drinks each. It was surprisingly comparable to high end steakhouse with the flavor and portion size. The steak was fantastic! The mashed potatoes and gravy were also amazing. The Brussels, a little overcooked but still good. Overall meal about a 8/10. And we tried the kids stuff and it was also amazing, but they are picky kids so ‍. The service was wonderful. 9.5/10. The waitstaff was attentive, offered regular refills, asked if additional plates were needed and (cookie on top) acted in love with the drawings the 5yo gave them! Only hit was that the fries were missed on initial delivery, when we mentioned it they arrived within 2 min. Overall we were in the $200 range with 3 adult meals (you really can share the tomahawk, it's huge), 2 sodas, 4 alcoholic beverages AND TIP. *We are good tippers*. We will be going again, especially because the kids LOVED the burger and fries, and it was under $20. read more

Ok this restaurant is going to crush it. Newly opened but doing everything right. They are serious about success. Highly recommend everything. Thank you for being awesome. read more

SaltRock is a work in progress. Did Lansing need a new brewery? I'm not sure. My friend said it is more of a restaurant that happens to brew some beer. I would call this accurate. I liked my walleye fish sandwich. The mac n cheese side was nothing special. The fries were good. We did flight sizes of the one cider and three beers they had on tap. The cherry cider was okay. The cherry rye was not good and had a burnt flavor (yes, I drink a lot of micro brews and do know what a rye should taste like). The IPA and the nitro stout were solid. Prices and sizes of beverages were not clear, and a beverage menus would have been nice. The size of the flight pours were inconsistent. This should be tightened up if they want to be considered a brewery. The location is unexpected (nestled in a side street by the capital district). I liked the building, but would not have found it if it wasn't for my friend seeking it out. This place could be a gem, but they need to tighten up certain aspects of the business if they want to stay in the game (considering the location being a destination site). Maybe the location will draw the downtown lunch crowd. My friend did note that they could use a bit more art in the wall. I agree. read more

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Good beer, great food, great service. Definitely recommend. Finding parking is not that difficult

Great food and great service!! Lizzie was a wonderful server - super kind, knowledgeable and even made my sister's graduation weekend special with a note from the staff. Highly recommend! read more

This restaurant is amazing, the atmosphere is chill and relaxing! The food was delicious and the staff was patient and friendly! I'll throw another get together with friends there in the near future. It's a must try! read more

I had the ribeye steak it was the toughest steak I've had in decades. Service was mediocre.

The atmosphere is really charming. Service is superb. The food is delicious. Beers are really great. I think we sampled each one and it was difficult to find a favorite. read more

The food was so delicious. We got the filet and the fish and chips for our entree. Brussels sprouts for an appetizer and a flight. Our server nicole was so kind and the rest of the staff was also very attentive and friendly! We will go back for sure! Also, the patio is adorable read more

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Staff was friendly, food was very tasty. Went there for an anniversary on a Thursday and had the entire restaurant to ourselves. Highly recommend! read more

Made reservations to go to SaltRock Brewing CO. this evening. Arrived about 1/2 hour prior to our reservation however thought we might be able to get in early. We were the third couple in line. Despite an empty bar, several empty tables and an totally empty left side, both couples were told it would be a 50 minute wait...so they left. When it was our turn we were told we arrived too early and we could not wait indoors and we're told to head outside until 445. A little surprised , however we headed out and waited until until our instructed time. Once we arrived back in we were seated in the dining room on the left. We were the only 2 people in the room. We were provided with water and told someone would be right with us. In the meantime, several staff came into that room ( at least 6-7) including a manager who placed a reserve sign on all other tables in the room. We attempted to make eye contact to get someone to at least get us a drink , however no one ever looked our way. Finally, after a 25 minute wait at the table with no one even acknowledging us, we left the restaurant. No one said a word. Seems like this place has a lot of potential but not at this rate. Lansing and surrounding areas have too many great restaurants to deal with this type of service. read more

When they hand you a beer. You drink it. at least that is the case in most places. Here I spit it out! The beer smelled and taste like cigarettes Rettes. Ran over with a tractor Disgusting beer read more

Meal was excellent! Had the filet, baked potato and salad. The servers were great and friendly. What a cool, cool place. Highly recommended! read more

We have been 3 times, as we like the ambiance & the staff has been very friendly. The beer selection is limited but tasty. We took some friends this weekend, to eat, as we had heard the food was good. We had seen the burger on a previous visit & it was large & looked good. 3 of us got the walleye sandwich--one medium sized piece of walleye, which did have a good flavor, but with 1 piece of wilted lettuce & a dab of blah tarter sauce. The coleslaw was forgotten on all 3. I had to go to the bar & ask for it, as our server was quite busy with other tables. It was brought out quickly& had a good flavor. It was a disappointing sandwich for $17, although the fries were good. You get a bigger sandwich at a fast food place. We might give it one more shot & try the burger, as there are some positive aspects. read more

Wonderful wait staff with excellent food. Try the table side s'mores for a fun dessert the entire table can enjoy!

Food was good but service was not so great. We had deviled eggs for our appetizer and the walleye sandwich. Server was new and had no idea what she was doing. We tried to be understanding but by the end of our meal we could not wait to leave. Appeared as if this person had no prior restaurant experience. Not sure if we will be back. read more

Best Spot in Lansing! Great beer, amazing steak, and the staff is incredible. Pulled pork sandwich is phenomenal as well as the appetizers. Haven't tried anything that didn't amaze me! read more

The waiter greeted the 4 of us and we ordered some beers. I am not an expert on stouts, but mine was a little bitter. We skipped the appetizers and ordered our food. We all split the 52-ounce Cowboy steak as well as the salmon with additional sides so we all had a salad and potato. The steak was not only tender and cooked to perfection, but it was seasoned perfectly. Some places tend to over season steaks and this was not the case. The meat was seasoned so the steak took the stage, not the seasoning. The Maple Dijon Salmon was cooked perfectly. The maple dijon topping was unique and worked perfectly with the salmon. That being said, the portion size of the salmon was quite small, especially for a $28 cost. The house salads were the usual lettuce, onion, cheese, tomato and croutons with a choice of dressings the house cider vinaigrette was a good choice. The potatoes were on the small side. With a $94 steak and $28 salmon price, I think they could spend an additional dollar to beef up the size of the potato. We all split a side of brussel sprouts that were tasty, but a bit overcooked where many of the sprout leaves were crunchy air. Salt Rock is a nice new place with a great menu. I'm anxious to go back to try some of the appetizer and sandwiches. read more

Overall we had a great experience here. We ordered the pretzel bites for an app and they were good. The beer cheese was delicious while the pretzels could have used a little bit more salt. We also ordered a beer that was enjoyable and the cider was okay. Wouldn't order it again though. For food we ordered the fish and chips. The walleye was cooked well and had good flavor. We thought there could have been more fried on the plate. We got the mystique chicken as well with asparagus and a baked potato. The chicken was slightly over cooked but the sides were very good. Our waiter was attentive and the atmosphere was laid back. We will definitely be back to try more. read more

Horrible service. I booked a reservation and when I got there they said you have a "reservation in waiting"....? So basically no reservation. I read more

I normally don't do bad reviews, the this was truly awful, I was so excited when I called a week prior for a group of 16 for reservations. We arrived and they were all set up ready for us. Now they KNEW we were coming. I believe they had the most inexperienced waitress on our table - Yes, just one! It took 30 minutes before we were able to give our drink order because she was taking care of 4 other tables on top of us and wanted to get their orders in before our big one.....After one hour of waiting we got drinks finally. Awful. Any homemade hard liquor tasted horrible. It took 1.5 hours to get food and at this point someone in our group went to ask the manager to help this poor girl. She never apologized for the wait and NEVER HELPED SERVE OUR TABLE and/or get things sped up. I ordered walleye sandwich. 2 tiny pieces of fish slapped on a bun with lettuce. It was supposed to come with coleslaw - that was missing and the fries must have sat around for a year. Food was cold. $18 for 2 tiny cold pieces of fish and cold fries. My friend's burger was raw went she wanted it medium well, other food like steaks no cooked properly. Totl time there 2 hours for this. It was not the fault of the waitress. She did try her hardest but I am only writing this review because it was the absolutely worst place I have ever eaten. We could not wait to get out of there and honestly didn't have the time to send anything back to get it cooked properly as we had been there 1.5 hours waiting for the food. It I could rate this place negatively, I would. read more