When one of my friends from Grand Rapids recommended a meet in the middle, me being from Lansing I…read morewas pretty skeptical, but what a pleasant surprise. We had a party of 8 and no reservations. As I drove up to the establishment I was taken by the great views of the lake and the public beach. They have two outside patios with one being a 2nd floor observation deck with a bar, beautiful, if you can get a seat as it is very popular. They accommodated us quickly and we were seated within 5 min without a reservation. Servers were attentive, helpful and friendly. The menu is large and varied and the prices moderate. The Ruben, a house special, was recommended and I ordered it. When it arrived I almost lost my mind, it was huge and delicious! Easily enough for two. Everyone in the party also really enjoyed their choices as well. Cocktails were on point. The one outstanding surprise was it had a bowling alley attached, but the noise from bowling was not discernable and what a cool thing to do perhaps during a winter visit. We will defiantly be back and I strongly recommended it even if it is a fair drive in from the expressway. Worth it.

Atmosphere food and drinks were wonderful service was great we didn't have to wait long to get in…read moreespecially considering we had a party of nine we only had to wait 15 minutes. This is without a reservation next time we plan on reserving ahead of time. Really enjoyed their BLT and their steaks The bills were great and affordable

I went here for the first time in 2026 after constantly hearing good things about this place. I was…read morereally surprised at how extravagantly themed the restaurant is. The theming is truly off the charts with so many cool things everywhere you look. I've been in both the lower and upper floors of the restaurant and the fun follows all throughout. The food was good and had good portion sizes. The menu has a lot of Hawaiian and Asian flavors represented. The drink menu is massive with a great section of NA mocktails that were really fairly priced. We got drinks and entrees and the entire process took around 45 minutes with me struggling to decide what to order. The service is really attentive without being overbearing. The use of both servers and food runners allowed for the process to be quick while not feeling rushed at all. Our server also gave great recommendations and was helpful throughout the night. While the price of things may feel high, I do think the ambiance was pretty worth the cost and the food was enjoyable! I'd definitely come back.

Last night we went to Max's South Seas Hideaway. This dimly-lit restaurant transported us to a…read moretropical paradise. The restaurant is filled with dark wood, plants and tiki art. We had reservations and did have to wait about a half an hour to be seated, but we were brought to a table in an intimate little nook which made the wait worth it. To be honest, you shouldn't have to wait that long when you have reserved a table as a specific time. Russell was our server and greeted us immediately. Other staff members actually brought out the food we ordered but rusted check on us occasionally. He was personable and friendly. We started with cocktails. Hubby had the Penicillin cocktail substituting in bourbon. I had the non-alcoholic Orange Creamsicle. I love that Max's had a few NA options among their huge cocktail list. We shared the wonton nachos as a starter, which had huge cubes of tuna on top the lightest wontons along with wakame, jalapenos, edamame, avocado, and pineapple salsa. Amazing! For dinner hubby had the drunken noodles, black garlic chicken thighs with cabbage, brussels sprouts, carrots and peppers on top of rice noodles with peanut sauce. I tasted his dish, and it was so flavorful and the chicken was very tender. I ordered the tuna poke bowl, sushi rice surrounded by wakame, avocado, carrots, shallots, and edamame then topped with poke sauce. So good! I did have to send it back, though, because the tuna came out with furikake after I told our server that I don't do seeds. The kitchen flubbed up, but they were happy to make my dish seed free. This restaurant was definitely a fun visit and it reminded me of Kon-Tiki-Ports in Chicago. If you're in the Grand Rapids area, I do recommend stopping by for dinner or sit at the bar for one of their cocktail creations. The atmosphere is fantastic!

Interesting bar! Very dark inside. We had to use flashlight to read a menu. Felt like we were not…read morein South Lyon, but in a different place. Cocktails were good. Service was nice. They had an interesting live musician that night. Not quite sure what kind of music that was. It was just interesting.

Wow! The atmosphere is like a portal to a faraway tropical island. The vibe is unmatched. If you…read morewant a magical experience, look no further. The drinks are amazing and well put together. The staff are super friendly and nice. You will NOT be disappointed.

We were both out early yesterday, and stopped here for a drink by the water…read more This place has been around for a number of years, and has a porch that actually sits over the water on Walled Lake. We ordered the chicken nachos and a couple of drinks, and enjoyed the view. This is a come as you are place, and has pretty good food from what I could see. I'll be back to work my way around their menu! Service was ok, but he was training someone, which is normally distracting. We understood, everybody has to learn. Great view and always busy!

Have been here twice recently and absolutely love the ambiance, good and service. My salmon was…read moreperfectly prepared and the veggies are super flavorful. I ordered it twice and both times it was excellent. Sitting on the patio is a treat when the weather is nice. They had a great band indoors and a very lively crowd dancing. Great prices also.

The Score has very little options that are gluten free. The servers seem unclear about what is…read morereally gluten free versus gluten friendly. I like the score, but I'm just never able to enjoy food there

I had a great time at The Score! I got there around 5 on a Thursday in August and it wasn't busy,…read morebut by the time I was leaving around 7, the outdoor area was pretty full! It was the perfect day to eat outside! They also had a live band playing starting at 6pm. People were dancing and enjoying! My favorites were the strawberry margarita and fried pickles! If you are a fried pickle lover, you'll like these! They are a great thickness and come with an ancho ranch! The Cali Power Bowl was a lot bigger than expected and tasty! It even has queso on it!

Great local establishment right next to Lake Lansing South Park. Menu is a mix of smash burgers,…read moresea food and traditional bar favorites. Meals run about $12-$18. Many specials available across multiple menu categories. Service was quick and attentive. Show stopper of the venue is the rooftop bar with lake views. It can get very hot up there and closes if it's too hot. Overall great experience and we will be coming back.

I ordered the avacado bowl with chicken. The chicken was so overcooked it was like chewing on…read moreleather. The avacado was slimy, almost translucent and most likely came out of a bag and definitely was not fresh. The server never asked if we liked our meals or I would have mentioned the mushy avacado. I did tell her at the end of the meal and her response was "oh". The flies that kept buzzing around our food did not help and the windows were not open. I find it inappropriate for waitresses to wear skin tight, super short booty shorts that show far more detail than most women want to see.

Thank you for being open later than 10! We were wandering and lost track of time! The place is…read morehuge, smash burgers and fries were great. The service was super friendly and fast. The place is huge!

I was here for the Smash tournament that takes place once a month. The bartender Korbin (I…read moreapologize if this is spelled incorrect) gives incredible service! He's very attentive with all guests and very sociable! He makes drinks really quick and enjoys his interactions with everyone at the bar. Overall, made for a great time!!

Prices are great, service outstanding ( thanks Yvonne) and good was good. Can't beat sitting…read moreoutside in this beautiful weather!

We went to snappers last night, where I've been before. They denied me access with my vertical…read morelicense.. we then went to the liquor store and they told me, "legally they are not allowed to deny you access inside the bar." Annoying shit. At least I got to keep my money.‍

While hosting family visiting from New Jersey, we spent part of the afternoon enjoying an activity…read morealong the river in downtown Lansing. About halfway through, everyone started getting hungry, so I asked my sister-in-law to pick a restaurant in Old Town that looked appealing. She chose Zoobie's because she thought she had seen it featured on a Food Network show, and the menu looked diverse enough that everyone in our group would find something they liked. Being from New Jersey, my sister-in-law firmly believes there is no good pizza outside of New Jersey or New York. Well, Zoobie's proved that great pizza can be found anywhere. I ordered the pear pizza without the meat, and it was absolutely delicious. The flavors worked perfectly together, and I never felt like I was missing anything by skipping the meat. My sisters each ordered different pizzas and thoroughly enjoyed them, while my nephew had a burger that disappeared quickly, which is always a good sign. My wife ordered the bruschetta and spoke so highly of it that I had to try some myself. She was right, it was delightful. Another pleasant surprise was the atmosphere. The restaurant was quite busy, with a full bar and a group celebrating some kind of event, yet the noise level remained very manageable. As someone who is sensitive to loud environments, that can make or break a dining experience, and Zoobie's got it right. For context, we visited on a weekday around 2:00 PM, so that certainly may have contributed to the comfortable atmosphere. Still, every aspect of our visit exceeded expectations. Great food, attentive service, a welcoming environment, and perhaps most impressively, pizza that won over a skeptic from New Jersey. We'll definitely be back the next time we're in Old Town Lansing.

Fun lunch spot with friends! Got the trust us pizza in veggie form and it did not disappoint. The…read moregarlic aioli was so good and I do love a surprise. Please get the popcorn here too- absolutely delicious. Prices are very reasonable. Great spot to watch MSU sports and enjoy some quality bar food with a drink in hand.