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Dusty's Wine Bar, Okemos, MI
Dusty's Wine Bar, Okemos, MI
Dusty's Wine Bar, Okemos, MI
Dusty's Wine Bar, Okemos, MI
Dusty's Wine Bar, Okemos, MI

Dusty's Wine Bar

4.1
4.1
703 Reviews
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Dusty's Wine Bar is nationally recognized for its Contemporary American cuisine with a New World flair. Try our Seared Wild Alaskan King Salmon Filet with olive Tapenade and Lemon Oil over Creamy Truffled Grits or enjoy a 14 oz. Grilled Prime Grade NY Strip with Roasted Garlic Butter over Fresh Goat Cheese Potato Mash. select from 30 wines by the glass, enjoy a wine or scotch flight. Dusty's granite bar top is a wonderful accent to our casual bistro. Tables were hand-made from French wine crates, booth and chair seating is available. Dusty's Wine Bar offers many Tapas and daily specials. We are committed to providing the Lansing area with the Finest meats and Freshest seafood.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (517) 349-8680
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    James Sumpter
  • Private party facilities
    Dusty's Tuscan, Napa and Bordeaux Rooms seat 6 to 44 guests and are elegant rooms for wedding celebrations, showers, birthday & anniversary parties. Comfortable and quiet for business meetings.
  • Private party contact
    Matt Gillett or Billy Shreck: (517) 349-8680
  • Neighborhood
    Lansing
  • Cross street
    Marsh Rd
  • Parking details
    Private parking with plenty of lighting. Handicap parking near front entrance. Low curb wheelchair access by main entrance.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

What 703 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.1
4.1 based on recent ratings
  • 4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 3.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

    Great for fine wines

  • Lansing

    Most Booked

703 Reviews
  1. JulieD

    Tampa

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 25, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server Freddy was attentive and knowledgeable about the menu and what he didn't know he returned with comprehensive answers. A very enjoyable experience.

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  2. Derek

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very high end food, good service and quiet environment. Perfect for an intimate date night.

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  3. CraigW

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Braised short ribs were very good. Good value. Wine was excellent. Pork chop was very fatty. My wife was very disappointed.

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  4. LoriW

    New York Area

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service and delicious meal that was beautifully presented. The short rib on polenta was the star at our table.

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  5. Foodiefriend

    New York Area

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on November 11, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 1
    The lights are way too high at night. No ambiance. Dusty’s never used to be like that :(

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  6. TonyH

    Detroit

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place!!! The service was really good. If I lived closer, I would be a regular!!!!

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  7. RebeccaR

    Grand Rapids

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 10, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We have been patrons of dustys for years. Both the wine bar and the tap room. It’s always been our go to place for special events Last time we were there was last spring. Upon arriving last Friday were quite shocked with the menu. The prices had increased dramatically, the selections were limited, and the sides were grits, polenta to puréed potatoes. No normal sides like potatoes or no rice. The portions were very small and the plating and presentation were not pleasing to the eye. I ordered the braised short rib but it was very small, no vegetable and I requested potatoes because I cannot stomach polenta. Theo were at least willing to do that. The braising sauce “bled” totally into the potatoes and it was unappealing. The meat was tasty but the portion very small and not worth $45. I am a small woman but a man would be left starving. My partner ordered the half chicken and she said that was very good and she liked the grits but also agreed that the prices were high and selections limited. I do not understand not offering a starch of some sort. I noticed someone being served the salmon, in the past one of my favorites. The customer complained of the tiny portion and the 3 stalks of asparagus for what he was paying. They were out of the ravioli. No doubt because it was the least expensive item on the menu and the most normal. We enjoy different but overall we’re quite disappointed. We will return but will definitely be better prepared by checking the menu first. We didn’t in the past because we knew it was a dependable choice. We were told a new chef started just the week before. We understand a new chef wants to bring in new ideas and dishes but maybe one or two at a time. I would recommend but let them know how much it has changed and the prices. Service was outstanding as usual.

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 5, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    Nearly half the menu was not available. Steak was not cooked to ordered temperature. The entire restaurant was in a flux over the lack of food available. Apparently the new chef was in the process of changing the menu. I can understand flipping the menus with a new chef, but at least have some of your new items as specials. The wait staff was trying to g hard, manager was out of state. We have been regulars for years, sorry to say never going back.

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  9. ChrisW

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    For the price!! Service was not great!! The shrimp appetizer was over cooked and really fishy! Super loud in the dining room! And the steak was good but come on $80 for a NY strip! At that price I would have expected a step up on all levels!

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 1
    Just not good the food was mediocre and the price for it was over priced they were out of half the food on the menu

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Detroit

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    They changed their menu a couple days before we had dinner there. The new menu did not have as many options to choose from. We were told that much of the entree choices were actually appetizer size portions. We ordered the salmon, shrimp, and steak. The food was good but not excellent for the price. There was no bread service which was disappointing. My son, a skinny 18 yr old, was still hungry when we left. Overall, I would not recommend.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2023

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Dusty’s has always rested on their laurels….. never changing their menu. But now it is not even recognizable. Service was fine but the menu has shrunk even more than their post Covid menu. The physical menu looked like it was typed up in the back room. Hope you like asparagus because it comes with every entree. Prices were U.N. believable! $60 for one double lamb chop? That’s $15 per bite!. My companion ordered the veggie plate. It consisted of a wedge of squash and cauliflower…. Completely dry. Will not be returning.

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  13. StillHungry

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 3, 2023

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 2
    Don’t eat here. Over priced and ridiculous portions. Menu was laughable and they were out of one fourth of everything.

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  14. MelanieM

    Washington DC

    4 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 1, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Nov 1, 2023 was the roll out of a new menu (possibly chef, I didn’t quite catch what the waitstaff said). Had the halibut and filet entrees and pork belly for a starter. Overall good food, will definitely try again.

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  15. DawnW

    Northern MI

    25 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    This is the second or third visit. Food was good. Strip was excellent. Second time for the duck and stuffed portobello , both were good. Service was fine- seemed like they could use some more help (every business' issue). Luckily the bus person was able to get us the things we needed. We will come again, one of our favorites when we visit East Lansing.

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  16. CarlosV

    Chicago

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was simply amazing and very fresh. The service was outstanding which made the overall experience even better. The lamb meatballs were very flavorful and Hanger Steak was cooked to perfection. The chimichurry sauce was right on point. There is nothing bad to say about this place. I will definitely be back and I would recommend this place to anyone.

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  17. RandyO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was amazing. Some of the best high end food in the Lansing Area. Would highly recommended the Mahi Mahi

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  18. KathrynB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 12, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server, Lauren, was great. She checked on us regularly without being overly intrusive. The food was delicious. We had the lamb meatballs, charcuterie and pecan and pepita salad with chicken. We have eaten at Dusty’s previously and never been disappointed. We highly recommend Dusty’s.

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  19. Nickelpickle

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 7, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service and the food was fantastic. Our waiter was very knowledgeable on the drink menu.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 30, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    We had a table of four and all four ordered something different and no one was happy with their orders. Have been to Dusty’s many times before years ago and they truly let me done recommending this restaurant! It is Pricy for what the food was!!! Probably never returning !

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  21. sudine

    Naples

    55 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    55 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Specular wine selection & amazing food. Service was impeccable. This was our first time at this restaurant and we will definitely go back!

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  22. AceZdines

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and services were terrific. We would highly recommend the hanger steak and the duck.

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  23. David5

    Grand Rapids

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 2, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Reliable excellence. Dusty's remains while dozens of competitors have appeared and vanished. It's much more than their combination of professional service and a consistently great menu. This enterprise is simply run well. The 'business side' doesn't intrude, it quietly enhances the experience. It keeps Dusty's secure among Michigan's top tier restaurants. You'll enjoy it this week, next year, or further in the future.

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We wanted to get away from campus after move in day. We loved everything about Dusty’s. The salads were crisp and fresh. My husband had the chicken and said it was one of the best meals he has had in ages. Stuffed portobello was delicious. We will definitely be back next time we are in town.

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  25. AmandaM

    Brisbane

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic food, brilliant service and wonderful wine. Party of 6 and all thoroughly enjoyed dinner. A new favourite for 2 Aussie MSU parents and a rediscovered favourite for our 4 local friends. Can’t recommend highly enough. We will be back. Thank you.

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  26. LawK

    Grand Rapids

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place for a quiet dinner with superb food. Excellent service. It made us feel like welcome guests.

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  27. Francesca

    Grand Rapids

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, wonderful dinner and our go to for date nights. Plus, making a stop in the shop to pick up a bottle of wine after is always a plus.

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  28. Lisa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 15, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Locally owned and operated fine dining restaurant. Great for special occasions or any time you’re in the mood for great food and drink.

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  29. Steve

    Alabama

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Simply SUPERLATIVE food and experience. And not just "for Lansing area," but period. Dusty's used to be our go-to restaurant for fine dining, back in the 90's and early 2000's, before we moved to a different state. This was the first time we'd been back for at least 15 years, and the food and service were INCREDIBLE. Colton was our server, and was EXTREMELY attentive. And the food was top-shelf. The fig and gorgonzola flatbread is a flavor BOMB - a fantastic WOW combination of sweet and savory. My wife and I both took our first bites and went, "OMG....this is SO GOOD!!!" And the entrees were equally excellent: she got the Korean braised beef (truly melt in your mouth), and I got the mushroom stroganoff. Both were piping hot and delicious. One of THE best measures of exceptional food is when you take a bite, and then immediately turn to your dining partner and say, "You HAVE to try this!!!" We BOTH did this, throughout the meal. And the key lime pie with macerated strawberries gets our mutual vote for BEST KEY LIME PIE WE HAVE EVER HAD, ANYWHERE. Side note: we've taken the last year, since pandemic, to go out once a month to different restaurants, mostly in the Birmingham AL area (where we now live), but also in Portland, Seattle, and Chicago. And our dinner at Dusty's ranks as one of THE best food and service experiences we've had (out of close to two dozen). A+++ THANK YOU Dusty's!!!!

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  30. Kevin

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We hadn't been to Dusty's for a couple of years and were very happy to see the food quality and ambience is as good as ever. It was my daughter's first time to Dusty's and for her birthday dinner (she got the filet) she was very impressed.

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  31. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 28, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Always a great meal at Dusty’s. They know exactly how to cook there proteins, especially the fish which so many cooks get wrong. Never overcooked.

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  32. 1steaksnob

    Phoenix

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on June 24, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a pleasure! Well-trained staff but not obsequious,; delicious food anddrink!

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  33. DianeS

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was ok, Over priced. Did not feel it was a $100 meal (each couple)

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  34. Karen

    Detroit

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Server was very attentive and pleasant. We really enjoyed the food and drinks! Cooked to perfection.

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  35. TracyL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We were there celebrating a birthday. Everything was fine.

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  36. RussellT

    Detroit

    21 reviews

    3.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on June 16, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place with great service. Food presentation was nice, but not particularly good.

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  37. Rufe

    Grand Rapids

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on June 14, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, nice atmosphere, we celebrated our 37 wedding anniversary.

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  38. KarenF

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Party of 5 for my daughter's birthday. Son-in-law ordered the filet, med-rare, it was well done. That meal was comped. We had the Cheese & Charcuterie. One of the meats tasted rancid. We told the server and asked what it was, possibly supposed to taste that way, but we gave up after asking three times. I had the sirloin, the beets were the best thing. It was noted when I made the reservation that it was for a birthday, but that was never brought up. We've patronized Dusty's for years, though not so much since covid. The food and service is a far cry from what it was in the past. I doubt if I'll ever go back.

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  39. JohnL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 9, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our meal and the service was very good. Everyone had something different and each meal was very good. We will return in the near future.

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  40. AbbyP

    Denver

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on June 6, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic as always! Hanger steak and truffle frites are hard to beat!

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FAQs

Dusty's Wine Bar is rated 4.1 stars by 703 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Dusty's Wine Bar

1839 Grand River Ave, Okemos, MI 48864

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Marsh Rd
  • Neighborhood
    Lansing
  • Hours of operation
    Tue–Fri 4:30 pm–9:00 pm Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private parking with plenty of lighting. Handicap parking near front entrance. Low curb wheelchair access by main entrance.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    James Sumpter
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine
  • Phone number
    (517) 349-8680
  • Private party facilities
    Dusty's Tuscan, Napa and Bordeaux Rooms seat 6 to 44 guests and are elegant rooms for wedding celebrations, showers, birthday & anniversary parties. Comfortable and quiet for business meetings.
  • Private party contact
    Matt Gillett or Billy Shreck: (517) 349-8680
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