Highest-rated Restaurants in Lansing by Diners

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Highest-rated restaurants in Lansing by diners

Humans are creatures of habit. We tend to stick to our morning routines, rewatch movies we've seen time and time again, and hit up the same tried-and-true restaurants when going out for a meal. In fact, 35% of Americans say they rarely or never try a new restaurant they haven't been to before, according to a from TouchBistro.

But those numbers look quite different when you focus on younger generations—67% of Gen Zers and 40% of millennials in the U.S. say they visit new restaurants once a month or more. When it comes to deciding which new restaurant to try, younger generations are also more likely to rely on social media or online restaurant reviews, through sites like Yelp or Google. The TouchBistro survey found that 52% of Gen Zers have opted to try a new restaurant due to positive feedback on social media, and 67% of millennials have gone to a new dining spot solely because of favorable reviews online.

New restaurants in particular tend to garner a lot of online attention. About 50,000 new restaurants open each year in the U.S., and that number continues to rise. An analysis by Yelp published in June 2024 found that from May 2023 to April 2024. But some of the best restaurants in your neck of the woods might be those established eateries that customers have been visiting for decades.

To help you determine which spots—both new and long-standing—to try out, compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Lansing, according to reviews from diners as of January 2025. Only restaurants with at least 20 reviews and a 3.0 rating were considered. Read on to find some inspiration for the next time you dine out.

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#30. Taqueria El Chaparrito

- Rating: 4.2/5 (131 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4832 West Saginaw Hwy Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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#29. Ruckus Ramen

- Rating: 4.2/5 (78 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2021 East Michigan Ave. Avenue Cafe Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Ramen
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#28. Sushi Moto

- Rating: 4.3/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 436 Elmwood Road Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#27. La Cocina Cubana

- Rating: 4.3/5 (96 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 123 South Washington Sq Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Cuban, Sandwiches
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#26. Meat BBQ

- Rating: 4.3/5 (802 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1224 Turner St. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern
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#25. Corey's

- Rating: 4.3/5 (43 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1511 South Cedar St. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Lounges, Pizza, American
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#24. Nip N Sip

- Rating: 4.3/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2603 North East St. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: American
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#23. Sultans Express

- Rating: 4.3/5 (40 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 305 South Washington Sq Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Middle Eastern
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#22. Batter Up Bistro

- Rating: 4.3/5 (50 reviews)
- Address: 621 East Michigan Ave. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Venues & Event Spaces, Caterers
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#21. EnVie

- Rating: 4.4/5 (127 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 210 South Washington Sq Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: New American, Wine Bars, Cocktail Bars
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#20. Iorio Gelato

- Rating: 4.4/5 (37 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 7420 West Saginaw Hwy Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Gelato, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Cafes
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#19. Bento Kitchen Cravings

- Rating: 4.4/5 (68 reviews)
- Address: 310 North Clippert St. Ste 6 Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Korean, Ramen, Bubble Tea
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#18. Supermercado La Estrellita

- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2604 North East St. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Grocery, Bakeries, Delis
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#17. B & I Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 5247 Old Lansing Road Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Bars, Barbecue
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#16. Jose's Cuban Sandwich & Deli

- Rating: 4.4/5 (153 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 401 South Pennsylvania Ave. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Cuban, Delis, Sandwiches
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#15. El Oasis

- Rating: 4.4/5 (288 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2511 East Michigan Ave. Ste 2 Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
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#14. Jerusalem Pita and More

- Rating: 4.5/5 (60 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1456 East Michigan Ave. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Salad, Sandwiches
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#13. Good Truckin' Diner

- Rating: 4.5/5 (311 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 1107 South Washington Ave. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Diners, American
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#12. Sleepwalker Spirits and Ale

- Rating: 4.5/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1101 South Washington Ave. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Breweries, Pizza, Sandwiches
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#11. Mexico 2 Go

- Rating: 4.5/5 (26 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 16995 South US Hwy 27 Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican
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#10. Naing Myanmar Family Restaurant

- Rating: 4.6/5 (370 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 3308 South Cedar St. Ste 3 Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Burmese, Thai, Malaysian
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#9. Mikado Sushi & Grill

- Rating: 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
- Address: 6439 South Cedar St. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Japanese, Sushi Bars
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#8. Babe's Corner

- Rating: 4.7/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 800 East Michigan Ave. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Sandwiches, Ice Cream & Frozen Yogurt, Barbecue
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#7. Bowdie's Chophouse - Lansing

- Rating: 4.7/5 (178 reviews)
- Address: 320 East Michigan Ave. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Steakhouses, Cocktail Bars
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#6. Noosh Afghan Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 603 North Waverly Road Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Afghan, Halal
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#5. King Ocean Crab

- Rating: 4.7/5 (107 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 727 East Miller Road Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Cajun/Creole, Bars, Seafood
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#4. Choupli Wood Fired Kabob

- Rating: 4.8/5 (454 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 4411 West Saginaw Hwy Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mediterranean, Turkish, Middle Eastern
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