Beggar's Banquet

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Average rating from 5 votes: 3.6 stars

218 Abbott Rd
East Lansing, MI

42.735726, -84.483769

Phone: 517-351-4573
Website: www.beggarsbanquet.com

Hours:
Sun 10am - 10pm
Mon-Thu 8am - 12am
Fri-Sat 8am - 1am
Cuisine: American, Bistro
Table service: Yes
Takeout: Yes

Description: Beggar's Banquet restaurant and saloon opened its doors in 1973 with the idealistic goal of being an inclusive, not an exclusive restaurant. We serve great food and fine wine in a casual atmosphere. We use the freshest ingredients, and the menu is always a blend of the traditional and the avant garde. With soups, salads, sandwiches and a wide array of entrees we aim to provide something for everyone. The New York Times once wrote of Beggar's: "... a restaurant that, with a straight face, calls itself 'an authentic East Lansing restaurant". As the years have gone by, that 'straight face' has become a knowing smile. Whether it is your first time here, or you are a regular "beggular," we want you to feel welcome. We thank everyone who has joined us for food and drink over the years, and we hope that the original concept has held true for you.

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First reviewed by cabernet

hansenmsu
Nov 21, 2008
Wine Wednesdays at Beggar's Banquet
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3.0

I went to Beggar's Banquet with a large group of friends for "Wine Wednesday" (half-off bottles of wine). I was expecting a boring night of sitting around in an empty bar... but I was wrong! Beggar's was already pretty full around 9pm, and was packed by the end of the night. My friends were seated around a large table in the back section (finally enough room for all of us!). The service was quick and friendly, and we never had to wait to order more wine from their extensive wine list, or even to get more glasses of water. As the night wore on, the lights were dimmed, a disco-like strobe light was turned on, and the music turned up, giving Beggar's an energetic, club-like feeling.

I would recommend Beggar's Banquet to anyone looking for a club-like feel, fun with friends, and good wine on a Wednesday night!

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parrotheadd
Feb 18, 2006
Beggar's is ok
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3.0

Beggar's used to be a really good restaurant but since it's closest competitor closed, it has gone down in every noticeable area. I had their "signature" london broil dinner and the meat was over cooked. We talked to the waitress and she said the cook just didn't know how to do it right. It's become an ok place to go when all the other places are jammed but it's really too bad because it used to be so much better not that long ago

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dejongc
Feb 10, 2006
Good meals, not spectacular
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4.0

Beggar's is a place with lots of character, and the food is consistently good. I wouldn't say we were "blown away" by the menu (very few places in Lansing are that good), but their wine selection is very good and service was excellent. Expect a good meal in a comfortable atmosphere.

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cabernet
Oct 24, 2005
Artistic, Unique, Comfortable
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5.0

The best restuarant to hang out at or take a date to. Beggars has a creative and interesting menu. The food is delicous and fantastic and they always have a fresh display of art. Wine night is a good time to enjoy jazz and Sunday brunch is a real treat.

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