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Beggar's Banquet, East Lansing, MI

Beggar's Banquet

4.4
4.4
57 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for groups
  • Great for brunch
Beggar's Banquet has been making folks in East Lansing, Michigan beg for more since 1973. Not that the servings are small, but because you just don't want to stop experiencing one delicious menu item after another. It actually got its name from the proprietor's favorite Rolling Stones album that was released in 1968. The American cuisine at Beggar's Banquet is full of comfort food but with an elegant twist here and there. Options are plenty on the lunch menu, dinner menu, daily brunch menu and Sunday brunch menu. One notable item is the smoked salmon cake platter. The salmon is house-smoked then formed into three New England-style cakes, each with a different flavoring for variety that goes beyond anything you have ever had. In addition to American items, you'll also adore the "south of the border"options that Beggar's Banquet has to offer.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon–Thu 10:00 am–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (517) 351-4540
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
    The private event room can accommodate 50 people for a seated dinner or up to 80 people for a mingling event. There is a fee for the use of the room which varies depending on event day. The private room features a private bar for your imbibing needs. Options range from appetizers and hors d oeuvres to dinner buffet options. Perfect for networking mixers, bridal and baby showers, holiday parties, or your next company outing. Let us take care of your next event!
  • Neighborhood
    East Lansing
  • Cross street
    E Grand River & Albert
  • Parking details
    There is a parking garage directly behind Beggar's Banquet off of Albert.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 57 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4
4.4 based on all time ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

57 Reviews
  1. Mary

    Detroit

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    It has been years since I have been to Beggar's. The waitress was new and not informed but pleasant. The food was not good. Ordered the London Broil - medium, came well done. Brussel sprouts were mushy, potatoes had weird dairy substance. The dessert was $9 for a small bell jar of creme brulee about 1/3 of a cup. The chocolate mousse was more generous but tasted like cooktop chocolate pudding. It was a Sunday night so maybe understaffed; it was pretty empty there. We don't go out to dinner very often and try to support non chain restaurants. Guessing they make most of their money from drinks on other nights. Probably won't be back-disappointing.

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  2. Mark

    Las Vegas

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Coming back to beggars banquet after 40+ years I was happy to find that the brunch was still great and the vibe was very much as I remembered

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  3. ThomasB

    VIP

    Detroit

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    We went down memory lane as we were here when Beggar’s Banquet opened

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Columbus

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 22, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The beer was good but the fries were too salty, the fish was greasy, the burger was overcooked. I chalk it up to a midweek dinner during the summer at a college town restaurant.

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  5. 4n2me

    Detroit

    16 reviews

    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 4, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    My visit here was much less than I expected! The restaurant was very old feeling. There were very few people there. The service was good since we were the only people in the room we were seated right away and drinks were served quick. The duck was not good at all! My husband who never gets to order duck frequently was excited to order it, but disappointed after it came. I had a burger which I was very happy with. I wouldn’t go back when visiting here again.

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  6. DiningHound

    VIP

    New Orleans

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on April 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Ethan is a top notch waiter! Food was excellent. A bit noisy at times but great restaurant!

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  7. Bert

    VIP

    Washington DC

    84 reviews

    4.0

    84 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    I had not been at Beggar's Banquet fot some time. I was pleasantly surpris ed by the cuisine and excellent service

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  8. DonnaM

    Grand Rapids

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on April 7, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 5
    There was a large party being served while we were there but not a large staff. Service was friendly but spotty. My medium rare burger was well done but I didn’t complain about it because it wouldn’t have been worth sending back and it was still edible. This is not generally the case at Beggars. I doubt they are prepared for a late Sunday afternoon crowd.

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  9. Archie

    San Diego

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on April 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Really fun spot! I will visit again next time I’m in East Lansing!!

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  10. Foodfanatic

    VIP

    Chicago

    47 reviews

    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on March 23, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a great family dinner and watched the game!

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FAQs

Beggar's Banquet is rated 4.4 stars by 57 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 3 times today
Google Map for Beggar's Banquet

218 Abbot Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823-4340

Additional information

  • Cross street
    E Grand River & Albert
  • Neighborhood
    East Lansing
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Mon–Thu 10:00 am–3:00 pm Fri–Sun 9:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Thu–Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    There is a parking garage directly behind Beggar's Banquet off of Albert.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (517) 351-4540
  • Private party facilities
    The private event room can accommodate 50 people for a seated dinner or up to 80 people for a mingling event. There is a fee for the use of the room which varies depending on event day. The private room features a private bar for your imbibing needs. Options range from appetizers and hors d oeuvres to dinner buffet options. Perfect for networking mixers, bridal and baby showers, holiday parties, or your next company outing. Let us take care of your next event!
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