Restaurants near George D Sowers House Historical Marker

Great choice. Bowdies or Capital is always a debate in Lansing but Capital edged them out in this case. Meting our son’s new girlfriend for the first time so it was a semi special event. Waiters gave us enough space to talk without constant intrusion and lessened the nerves all around. Enough menu choices for the girlfriend to not have to get the most expensive steak. Son got his 60 pound ribeye so he was thrilled. Apparently grad students are like hummingbirds consuming their weight in calories daily. My wife loved the perfectly prepared filet and the espresso martini’s and I savored my one glass of the house Cabernet (designated driver). Overall great food, exemplary service, great atmosphere and though expensive, was still a value for the experience.

Excellent service and food. The bolognese and tiramisu are incredible. Excellent wine choices. The wine tasting room is an excellent way to try a few things before committing to a glass with your meal.

Zehnder's has consistently excellent food. It may be pricey, but at least you know what you will get. I generally get the family style fried chicken dinner. The chicken is excellent. The first round of dishes include great cole slaw, amazing cranberry relish, and stollen (my favorite German bread) among other things. The main course includes the fried chicken, mashed potatoes, stuffing, vegetables (of which hubbard squash is the most excellent), noodles (a favorite of all kids in my family). Yum!! This time of year you can even get peppermint stick ice cream for dessert. It doesn't get any better than that!

I had the ginger salmon, and it was very good. We also ordered some oysters as an appetizer and they were small and just okay. Was disappointed as we were there a few years ago and they were fantastic,don’t know what they changed but I won’t have them again. Service was great, our waitress was timely and friendly.

Everything was wonderful. Definitely a special place to celebrate a special event.