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Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant – Lansing, MI
Price: Moderate•American•4.6(321)Experience the perfect fusion of award-winning wines, Napa-style tasting rooms, and modern casual dining at Cooper's Hawk Winery & Restaurants. Enjoy contemporary American cuisine influenced by international flavors from our scratch kitchen. Each dish is expertly paired with our selection of wines for the best food and wine match. Whether you explore the tasting room for a pre- or post-dinner adventure or join the world's largest wine club, we believe in the power of food and wine to create lasting connections. Dining reservations are highly recommended, but walk-in guests are always welcome on a first-come, first-serve basis. Gluten-free and vegetarian dishes are available.Toscana Restaurant
Price: Expensive•Italian•4.3(450)Note: We highly suggest making a reservation to dine with us. Walk-ins will be available on a first come first serve basis, and not guaranteed.
Our elevated Tuscan steakhouse concept is a captivating convergence of tradition and innovation poised to wow your palate and expand your horizon with a collection of intriguing experiences. From the self-serve wine wall to the lively tasting tables, and candlelight dining for two, Toscana Kitchen & Wine Market’s contemporary allure hums around a vibrant and authentic Italian market and self-serve wine oasis to unleash your inner sommelier. Eclectic Italian cuisine with fresh local flavors. Our large variety of wine will please any palate.
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- EErinGrand Rapids / Western Michigan •1 review5.0Dined 4 days agoFood and wine were delicious and our server Heather was amazing!! We had a great time!More infoCooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant – Lansing, MIPrice: Moderate• American• East Lansing•4.6
- OTOpenTable DinerVIPSeattle / Eastern Washington •1 review5.0Dined on Jul 20, 2025Wonderful experience. Server so knowledgeable. Food perfect portion and flavor. Exceptional experience.More infoToscana RestaurantPrice: Expensive• Italian• East Lansing•4.3
- LLarryVIPDetroit / Eastern Michigan •11 reviews5.0Dined on Jun 28, 2025Good food. Fun times. Went with my teenage children. Everyone loved the food. I loved watching baseball. Was not busy at all, as summer time in a college town can be good for locals.More infoBuffalo Wild Wings - East LansingPrice: Moderate• American• East Lansing•4.2
- MMaximilianMontreal / Quebec •2 reviews5.0Dined on May 16, 2025Amazing as always. Have been coming here since 2016 as a undergrad, and now a graduate. Always brings back good vibes and memories. Servers are kind and helpful.More infoHopCat - East LansingPrice: Moderate• American• East Lansing•4.6
- LLynnDetroit / Eastern Michigan •12 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 18, 2025Food and service were great. Prices are a little high. Look forward to trying brunch.More infoBeggar's BanquetPrice: Moderate• American• East Lansing•4.3
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East Lansing, Michigan, is the home of Michigan State University and Spartan Stadium, which latter of which features seats for 75,005 spectators at collegiate football games. The city has many sports bars, which are bustling with activity on home game nights. The bars feature artisan beers made at local breweries and paired with comfort foods like fried macaroni and cheese, onion rings and beer-battered fish. East Lansing is also home to many family-owned and -operated Polish restaurants. Some of the local specialties include kielbasa with pierogi, sour cucumber soup with kotlet schabowy and zupa pomidorowa served alongside of smoked cheese and bread. There are also several Polish-themed bakeries that serve traditional pastries, including apple fritters along with paczki and faworki with jam.
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Child friendly restaurants in East Lansing include Dave & Buster’s - Lansing, Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant – Lansing, MI and HopCat - East Lansing
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