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Bowdies Chophouse - Lansing, Lansing, MI

Bowdies Chophouse - Lansing

4.9 (1539)
$31 to $50
Steakhouse
320 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933

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2 people
11:00 PM
Booked 31 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for fine wines
  • Good for business meals
Quaint, and cozy chophouse located down town Lansing across from the convention center. We feature prime steaks, gourmet cocktails, and a delicious wine list! Due to the size of the restaurant reservations are recommended!

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, American, Contemporary American
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (517) 580-4792
  • Website
    http://www.bowdieschophouse.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Eric Lowery
  • Location
    320 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
  • Neighborhood
    Lansing
  • Cross street
    Museum Dr
  • Parking details
    A small private lot for Bowdies diners is behind the building, or you can find street parking on Michigan Ave.
  • Additional
    Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

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Menu

Bowdies Chophouse - Lansing's menu was last updated on 10/4/2022.

To Start

  • Shrimp Cocktail

    spicy cocktail sauce, watercress puree

    • Escargot

      garlic herb butter, crostini

      • Seared Scallops

        seasonal preparation

        • Goat Cheese

          toasted marcona almonds, local honey, crostini

          • Smoked Duck Ravioli

            sage double cream

            • Bone Marrow

              citrus salt, toasted baguette

              Soups & Salads

              • Shrimp Bisque

                crème fraiche, chive oil

                • House Wedge

                  blue cheese dressing, red onion, lardons

                  • Grilled Caesar

                    house dressing, garlic crouton, shaved parmesan

                    • Seasonal Soup

                      Prime

                      • Kansas City

                        light marble, bone-in 18 oz

                        • Bone-In Filet

                          bold marbling 14 oz

                          • The Tomahawk

                            bone-in ribeye for two 36 oz

                            • Porterhouse

                              bone-in-tenderloin & strip steak in one 40 oz

                              • Filet Mignon

                                soft marble, melt in your mouth 10 oz

                                • Cowboy Ribeye

                                  rich marbling, served bone-in, smooth texture 26 oz

                                  Add-Ons

                                  • Bowdie's Sauce

                                    • House-Aged Worcestershire

                                      • Blue Cheese Crumbles

                                        • Lobster Tail

                                          • Horseradish

                                            The Mains

                                            • Faroe Island Salmon

                                              ask your server for seasonal preparation

                                              • Roast Half Chicken

                                                ask your server for seasonal preparation

                                                For Sharing

                                                • Brussels & Belly

                                                  • Au Gratin Potatoes

                                                    • Creamed Spinach

                                                      • Lobster Mac

                                                        • Seasonal Vegetables

                                                          • Mushrooms

                                                            • Truffle Fries

                                                              Last updated: October 4, 2022

                                                              What 1,539 people are saying

                                                              Bowdies Chophouse - Lansing reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

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

                                                              4.9
                                                              4.9 based on recent ratings
                                                              • 4.9Food
                                                              • 4.9Service
                                                              • 4.7Ambience
                                                              • 4.6Value

                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                              Loved For

                                                              • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

                                                                Best Overall

                                                              • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

                                                                Best Food

                                                              • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

                                                                Best Service

                                                              • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

                                                                Great for fine wines

                                                              • Grand Rapids / Western Michigan

                                                                Steakhouse

                                                              • Lansing

                                                                Most Booked

                                                              Review summary

                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                              Bowdies Chophouse in Lansing offers an intimate dining experience with "excellent food and service." Renowned for its steaks, Bowdies also impresses with dishes like duck ravioli and shrimp bisque. The "great bourbon selection" and expertly crafted cocktails add to the allure. Although small, the restaurant promises "top-notch" quality and "outstanding" service, making it "a must-visit" for special occasions.
                                                              1,539 Reviews

                                                              1. Bonnie VIP

                                                                Southwest Florida43 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                Our second time here and we were not disappointed! Absolutely no complaints. We had the bone in fillet, shrimp cocktail, escargot, tuna appetizer special, truffle fries, and a lobster tail. We are trying out their Saugatuck location in August and hoping it will be just as good. 

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                                                              2. Tessa

                                                                Grand Rapids / Western Michigan1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined 6 days ago

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Hands down The best place in Lansing! Food and service is always top notch

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                                                              3. Grace VIP

                                                                Detroit / Eastern Michigan41 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined 7 days ago

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Excellent food, and service. Parking in Lansing is not the easiest. Maybe your restaurant can describe where to park and how for those out of town. Love Bowdies! We have dined at this one and Saugatuck.

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                                                              4. Robert

                                                                Detroit / Eastern Michigan8 reviews

                                                                4.0

                                                                Dined on June 28, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 4
                                                                2. Food 4
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                Great Bourbon selection and beef options. Would like another starch choice only augratin and truffle frys.

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                                                              5. Molly

                                                                Las Vegas1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on June 28, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Food was amazing. The service was fantastic. Can’t wait to go back.

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                                                              6. Amie

                                                                Detroit / Eastern Michigan1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on June 18, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Bowdies was a nice treat for our anniversary. All the food was amazing and to top it off they gave us a complementary brownie for our anniversary.

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                                                              7. Ekaterina

                                                                Grand Rapids / Western Michigan1 review

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on June 13, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                BEST steak we have ever had!!! Period!!! A must visit restaurant!

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                                                              8. Norman VIP

                                                                Orange County2 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on June 11, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                Our server Sarah was very gracious and helped make our dining experience a success.

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                                                              9. Nicole

                                                                Detroit / Eastern Michigan3 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on June 6, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Rachel is a fantastic server and the food is always delicious. Highly recommend the Filet Mignon with Bowdie’s sauce and the mushrooms!

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                                                              10. Paul VIP

                                                                Grand Rapids / Western Michigan65 reviews

                                                                5.0

                                                                Dined on June 6, 2025

                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                Best steak we have ever had! Love this place! Service, drinks, food, all outstanding!

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                                                              FAQs

                                                              Bowdies Chophouse - Lansing is rated 4.9 stars by 1539 OpenTable diners.

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

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                                                              2 people
                                                              11:00 PM
                                                              Booked 31 times today
                                                              Google Map for Bowdies Chophouse - Lansing

                                                              320 E Michigan Ave, Lansing, MI 48933

                                                              Additional information

                                                              • Cross street
                                                                Museum Dr
                                                              • Neighborhood
                                                                Lansing
                                                              • Hours of operation
                                                                Mon–Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
                                                              • Price
                                                                $31 to $50
                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                Steakhouse, American, Contemporary American
                                                              • Dining style
                                                                Casual Elegant
                                                              • Dress code
                                                                Smart Casual
                                                              • Parking details
                                                                A small private lot for Bowdies diners is behind the building, or you can find street parking on Michigan Ave.
                                                              • Payment options
                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                              • Executive chef
                                                                Eric Lowery
                                                              • Additional
                                                                Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Wine

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