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 2024 survey of more than 1,500 diners 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 new restaurant openings were up 6% 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, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in Lansing, according to Yelp 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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#26. Meat BBQ

- Rating: 4.3/5 (802 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1224 Turner St. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Barbecue, Southern
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#17. B & I Bar

- Rating: 4.4/5 (24 reviews)
- Address: 5247 Old Lansing Road Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Bars, Barbecue
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#6. Noosh Afghan Cuisine

- Rating: 4.7/5 (42 reviews)
- Address: 603 North Waverly Road Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Afghan, Halal
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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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
- Read more on Yelp

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#3. Siraj Bakery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (31 reviews)
- Address: 1701 South Waverly Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Bakeries, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

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#2. King Subs

- Rating: 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 2602 North Grand River Ave. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

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#1. Maria's Cuisine Mexican Food

- Rating: 5.0/5 (20 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 536 East Grand River Ave. Lansing, Michigan
- Categories: Mexican, Food Trucks
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jaimie Etkin, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 318 metros.