Kelly’s Downtown
220 S Washington Sq, Lansing, MI, 48933
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Address :
220 S Washington Sq
Lansing, MI, 48933 - Phone (517) 708-2007
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Opening Hours
- Mon :11:00 am - 1:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Good for Kids : No
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Noise Level : Quiet
Alcohol : Full Bar
Outdoor Seating : Yes
Wi-Fi : Free
Has TV : Yes
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
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b g.
Kelly's is home of the Cherry Burger. I know, I know, it sounds weird but trust me--it's great! I've heard there are other good things on the menu (Mac and Cheese, Sandwiches) but I stick with the Cherry Burger. Another plus: a great summer patio.
(4)Cristina S.
To elaborate on what a "Cherry Burger" is - it's a beef burger with cherries instead of preservatives to cut the fat. That's what our waitress told us anyway, but we really didn't notice anything spectacular about it nor did I taste cherries in it so give it a shot but don't expect pie in your burger. The Downtown Club was again, nothing extraordinary at this downtown Irish looking pub which is probably hopping on St. Paddy's Day. They have an outdoor patio in addition to the small cozy restaurant centered by their bar. As the 2 stars indicate, I just felt 'meh' about the food. That being said, our waitress was very nice =)
(2)David M.
Ya ya, the cherry burger. It's not actually all that rare, but it is good. I like the mac and cheese and the chicken strips with weird breading more. The atmosphere is also nice; the lighting is not too bright to be drinking but not too dark to be eating. And the last time I was there, there was a large table of cougars chatting it up in the corner. I don't know how that affected my rating, but it left an impression.
(4)Carol C.
Great burgers and dinner specials. Nice spot downtown.
(4)Erica D.
I'm pretty sure Kelly's serves microwaved meals, namely Stouffer's mac and cheese... but you'll hardly notice after two of their drinks. They serve their liquor hard, in my opinion. The service is pretty good, too. The scene is usually very quiet and casual, and I think there's a lot of room for improvement. But the bar is actually not half bad. Don't run out to purposely eat or drink at Kelly's, but don't whine if you're invited, either. It's totally do-able.
(2)Tim M.
Kelly's is an okay bar. At first I was hoping it would be an Irish pub but alas, it wasn't. It's just a traditional American bar that kinda feels like a Diner. I didn't order their food so I can't speak to that... but I went in on a Friday night with a friend of mine and they were pretty dead (odd for a Friday). We ordered the best beer they had available (just Guinness) got drunk and wandered home. It was fine, to be honest but, completely unremarkable.
(2)Chris C.
Very bland, mediocre food. Slow service, waitress at lunch didn't even ask us for a drink order so we all just had water. They must make enough profit on alcohol to stay in business because I don't think too many people come here for the food.
(2)Mandi L.
Great pub. I love coming here for the good food at an affordable price (the cherry burger is my favorite) and the owners are the nicest. Best customer service that I don't get anywhere else!
(5)Graham D.
Kelly's used to be my go-to after work spot in Downtown Lansing, and it's still a good place - but was better when it was at the corner of Allegan/Washington (especially with the great bartender Kevin, who has since left for his own business). Expect the usual tap selection (with an amazing $2 big Miller Lite special during happy hour) and better than average food. The chicken strips are phenomenal - well, not so much the strips, but the honey mustard they are served with. It's a secret Kelly's recipe and is not even available to go (I've tried to buy it). The chef who makes it won't even share the recipe with the owners - but it's damn good. I'd give the honey mustard 5 stars alone. I've heard the Friday fish special and the mac and cheese are good, but can't stay away from the chicken fingers as a honey mustard dipping vehicle. Don't miss it. (Also: Lynne - one of the owners - is one of the nicest servers in Lansing, and typically remembers your name and drink after only one or two visits. She's typically only there on weekdays, but is great. Tip her well!)
(3)Sam Z.
Enjoyed lunch with a group this afternoon. It was late in the afternoon so it was pretty empty. But the staff was super friendly, the place was comfortable. I got the Lugnut burger which was very nice.
(3)Troy B.
The chicken wings were cold in the center with one order and under cooked for another. I ordered a chef salad and was charged $2.50 for chicken of which I got about 2 McNuggets worth of meat + it was cold also. I think this place is best for their beer selection and that is about it.
(1)Colleen D.
This was my haunt during law school (2003-2005). My best buddy and I were here almost every day in the evening and I made some fantastic friends and heard and shared some fantastic stories here. Kevin was the bar tender at the time and I didn't even need to order my drink when I came in--he just poured the double Jameson on the rocks and let me go. The owners Lenny and Lynne are great too. A lot of the patrons are regulars and law students, but they are friendly. Just don't make lawyer jokes and you'll be in with their crowd in no time and part of the fantastic story sharing that goes on there. Last time I was there was in May 2009 and it was exactly as I remembered it. I have confirmed that Kelly's moved across the street (now on the same side as Brannigan's) and its pretty much the same just bigger! Besides being my favorite watering hole, I enjoyed their pub grub. It is the only place that I will eat meat loaf (I won't even eat my mother's)...but Kelly's meat loaf rocks. I use to go here on the days it was the special with my favorite professor and he would bestow sage advice on me. It was awesome. Seriously GET THE MEATLOAF. I agree with the other reviewers--chicken tenders are great; they are beer battered not breaded and the honey mustard sauce is amazing. I've ordered just about everything on the menu and it was all outstanding pub grub. I'm sure the menu has changed, and some faces have changed, but Kelly's will forever have a warm place in my heart.
(4)Barbara G.
Small Irish pub located downtown , friendly staff, quick service and good pub food. We had the French dip, chili and fries all were excellent. Will be back again next time in town .
(4)Catalin B.
Well....they serve Murphy's Irish Stout, which is awesome. But the food has no Irish flavor, ingredient or inclination. It's not even wanna be Irish food. Since when is a cherry burger or nachos Irish? The decor and beer are right...not so much the food. Bring on some shepherds pie or Irish stew already. Soda bread would be a nice touch to.
(3)Jessica S.
I love Kelly's, always have. Food is classic, fish and mac on Fridays is the best. Awesome beer selection, as well as liquor. I hosted my wedding reception here and they were so accommodating and kind, I can't imagine a better reception. Kelly's will always hold a special place in my heart.
(5)Lori H.
I used to go here ALL the time when my husband was in law school, like 11 years ago and I loved it. I ate meat there, and their chicken strips are to DIE for. Incredible. Went there last week for a lunch break during a class I was taking. Were seated right away, but, service was SUPER slow. Also, my friend's salad came out wrong, and it was difficult to get a check, a refill, anything. Had a tuna melt and fries, and the food was great. I think this experience may have been a fluke, since I adored Kelly's back in the day, but I will have to go back and see if they can improve on their service (which was friendly, but SLOW). Outdoor seating looked nice too, although we sat inside since it was hot out that day.
(3)Neal W.
Kelly's is a downtown Lansing dining establishment. There isn't anything particularly "amazing" about the place, but I've always left feeling satisfied. I would describe the inside of the restaurant as cozy. It's an Irish pub, but doesn't overdo its Irishness. There's a bar in the center which gives it a "Cheersy" feel. Macaroni and cheese is the special on Fridays. Yum. Their chicken tenders are actually my personal favorite. They're covered in fish batter before being fried. I have mine served with wing sauce. I see others have commented on the cherry burger. The burger doesn't remotely taste like cherries. I wouldn't know they were even in the burger. The addition of the cherries makes the burger juicy and a bit healthier. I recommend it. They were supposed to be moving a few years ago, but don't know what ever happened to that plan. I don't live in Lansing anymore, but always try to visit Kelly's when I'm in town.
(4)Kati B.
Fab service & love the outside seating. Not your traditional Irish grub but always satisfying none the less.
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