Went after Riverwalk performance, had 15 minutes to order, they were more than happy to accommodate us. Service was perfect (Emily), we will return.
Rob Olds
6 Jun 2018
REPORT
Side bar is the best. Very clean, great and friendly staff, and a very welcoming environment.
Lance Boylan
28 Apr 2018
REPORT
Food was very good, service was good, but they need to get different napkins! The ones they use are white and VERY LINTY! my black pants were covered with white lint afterwards which did not make me ... Read More
Food was very good, service was good, but they need to get different napkins! The ones they use are white and VERY LINTY! my black pants were covered with white lint afterwards which did not make me very happy. Read Less
Tyler Schrauben
18 Mar 2018
REPORT
My fiancé and I ventured here with a great friend of ours and we loved it. An urban environment (business casual or casual attire) with exceptional food and service. I would highly recommend Side Bar ... Read More
My fiancé and I ventured here with a great friend of ours and we loved it. An urban environment (business casual or casual attire) with exceptional food and service. I would highly recommend Side Bar to friends and family. Read Less
Justin Baker
4 Mar 2018
REPORT
Great setting, friendly staff and great service! Highly recommended for dinner and drinks! We will definitely be coming for a return visit next time we are in East Lansing!
Justin B
4 Mar 2018
REPORT
Great setting, friendly staff and great service! Highly recommended for dinner and drinks! We will definitely be coming for a return visit next time we are in East Lansing!
Aubrey Wigner
2 Mar 2018
REPORT
Pretty good food and a nice selection of beers. Great place to grab a drink with friends.
Glenda H.
26 Jan 2018
REPORT
This place is a gem. Upscale, yet cozy atmosphere. Great food. Bar seating around the bar (of course) , and high table seating as well as (at least one that I saw) tables for large gatherings. The... Read More
This place is a gem. Upscale, yet cozy atmosphere. Great food. Bar seating around the bar (of course) , and high table seating as well as (at least one that I saw) tables for large gatherings. There isn't a separate dining area. I didn't see any outdoor seating. Easy place to meet people - everyone was friendly. Bar-maid was EXCELLENT - I think her name was Kim. She is a professional! Entertaining to watch, yet on top of every order and empty glass. Owner of the place was working as well. Thumbs up to Side Bar. We're fans! Read Less
Bryan R.
9 Dec 2017
REPORT
This is a great place. Really comfortable and the food is good. I really enjoy the charcuterie plenty of it and a nice selection. Staff is extremely friendly.
Bil M.
28 Nov 2017
REPORT
Sidebar is actually an adult bar in East Lansing! Granted, it's not exactly next to campus, but close enough. It feels like a small neighborhood bar should feel: welcoming, friendly, and clean.They ha... Read More
Sidebar is actually an adult bar in East Lansing! Granted, it's not exactly next to campus, but close enough. It feels like a small neighborhood bar should feel: welcoming, friendly, and clean.They have a decent tap selection, but I'm glad they didn't go 100% craft beer, so I can still get my shitty beers (Miller Lite... yummy!). They do have an opportunity to step up their whiskey game as it's a pretty small selection. We just got some appetizers to share, but the food was very good.I could see this being on the regular list of places to go, as it's several levels better than Reno's, which is across the street. Read Less
Doug Mains
23 Nov 2017
REPORT
Fantastic atmosphere and incredible food. We thoroughly enjoyed every thing we got, from salad to wings to sliders. Excited to try more. Plus it's nice to have a bar for young professionals in East La... Read More
Fantastic atmosphere and incredible food. We thoroughly enjoyed every thing we got, from salad to wings to sliders. Excited to try more. Plus it's nice to have a bar for young professionals in East Lansing. Read Less
Matt R.
6 Nov 2017
REPORT
Great atmosphere! A nice upgrade from the EL bars. Cool vibe, good drinks, very solid food. Been here twice in a week and definitely going to be a regular stop!
Kim M.
8 Aug 2017
REPORT
The atmosphere at the Sidebar is welcoming. We sat at the bar and Kim the bartender provided amazing service. We wanted to have variety instead of a traditional full meal so we ordered the charcuteri... Read More
The atmosphere at the Sidebar is welcoming. We sat at the bar and Kim the bartender provided amazing service. We wanted to have variety instead of a traditional full meal so we ordered the charcuterie board which had great pickled cauliflower and carrots on it. The oil and mustard that can with it was so good with the meat,cheese and crackers. We also enjoyed the home style meatballs and bar beer cheese. I would order all of them again and will go back! Read Less
Kelley O.
21 May 2017
REPORT
Love the atmosphere... modern industrial yet rustic as well. Very welcoming and a great place to stop in for a drink after work or to grab lunch/dinner. Can't wait for patio to open when it gets warme... Read More
Love the atmosphere... modern industrial yet rustic as well. Very welcoming and a great place to stop in for a drink after work or to grab lunch/dinner. Can't wait for patio to open when it gets warmer. Staff is very friendly and welcoming... a huge step up for all the college bars around Read Less
Michael S.
18 Mar 2017
REPORT
Great food and atmosphere. The servers are friendly and bartenders know their stuff. I had the Josh's Nachos; great combination of cheese, chips, and toppings. This place is a nice change from most of... Read More
Great food and atmosphere. The servers are friendly and bartenders know their stuff. I had the Josh's Nachos; great combination of cheese, chips, and toppings. This place is a nice change from most of the East Lansing bars; should appeal to a smarter set. Looking forward to coming back soon! Read Less
Went after Riverwalk performance, had 15 minutes to order, they were more than happy to accommodate us. Service was perfect (Emily), we will return.
Rob Olds
6 Jun 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Side bar is the best. Very clean, great and friendly staff, and a very welcoming environment.
Lance Boylan
28 Apr 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Food was very good, service was good, but they need to get different napkins! The ones they use are white and VERY LINTY! my black pants were covered with white lint afterwards which did not make me ... Read More
Food was very good, service was good, but they need to get different napkins! The ones they use are white and VERY LINTY! my black pants were covered with white lint afterwards which did not make me very happy. Read Less
Tyler Schrauben
18 Mar 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
My fiancé and I ventured here with a great friend of ours and we loved it. An urban environment (business casual or casual attire) with exceptional food and service. I would highly recommend Side Bar ... Read More
My fiancé and I ventured here with a great friend of ours and we loved it. An urban environment (business casual or casual attire) with exceptional food and service. I would highly recommend Side Bar to friends and family. Read Less
Justin Baker
4 Mar 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Great setting, friendly staff and great service! Highly recommended for dinner and drinks! We will definitely be coming for a return visit next time we are in East Lansing!
Justin B
4 Mar 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Great setting, friendly staff and great service! Highly recommended for dinner and drinks! We will definitely be coming for a return visit next time we are in East Lansing!
Aubrey Wigner
2 Mar 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Pretty good food and a nice selection of beers. Great place to grab a drink with friends.
Glenda H.
26 Jan 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
This place is a gem. Upscale, yet cozy atmosphere. Great food. Bar seating around the bar (of course) , and high table seating as well as (at least one that I saw) tables for large gatherings. The... Read More
This place is a gem. Upscale, yet cozy atmosphere. Great food. Bar seating around the bar (of course) , and high table seating as well as (at least one that I saw) tables for large gatherings. There isn't a separate dining area. I didn't see any outdoor seating. Easy place to meet people - everyone was friendly. Bar-maid was EXCELLENT - I think her name was Kim. She is a professional! Entertaining to watch, yet on top of every order and empty glass. Owner of the place was working as well. Thumbs up to Side Bar. We're fans! Read Less
Bryan R.
9 Dec 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
This is a great place. Really comfortable and the food is good. I really enjoy the charcuterie plenty of it and a nice selection. Staff is extremely friendly.
Bil M.
28 Nov 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Sidebar is actually an adult bar in East Lansing! Granted, it's not exactly next to campus, but close enough. It feels like a small neighborhood bar should feel: welcoming, friendly, and clean.They ha... Read More
Sidebar is actually an adult bar in East Lansing! Granted, it's not exactly next to campus, but close enough. It feels like a small neighborhood bar should feel: welcoming, friendly, and clean.They have a decent tap selection, but I'm glad they didn't go 100% craft beer, so I can still get my shitty beers (Miller Lite... yummy!). They do have an opportunity to step up their whiskey game as it's a pretty small selection. We just got some appetizers to share, but the food was very good.I could see this being on the regular list of places to go, as it's several levels better than Reno's, which is across the street. Read Less
Doug Mains
23 Nov 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Fantastic atmosphere and incredible food. We thoroughly enjoyed every thing we got, from salad to wings to sliders. Excited to try more. Plus it's nice to have a bar for young professionals in East La... Read More
Fantastic atmosphere and incredible food. We thoroughly enjoyed every thing we got, from salad to wings to sliders. Excited to try more. Plus it's nice to have a bar for young professionals in East Lansing. Read Less
Matt R.
6 Nov 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Great atmosphere! A nice upgrade from the EL bars. Cool vibe, good drinks, very solid food. Been here twice in a week and definitely going to be a regular stop!
Kim M.
8 Aug 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
The atmosphere at the Sidebar is welcoming. We sat at the bar and Kim the bartender provided amazing service. We wanted to have variety instead of a traditional full meal so we ordered the charcuteri... Read More
The atmosphere at the Sidebar is welcoming. We sat at the bar and Kim the bartender provided amazing service. We wanted to have variety instead of a traditional full meal so we ordered the charcuterie board which had great pickled cauliflower and carrots on it. The oil and mustard that can with it was so good with the meat,cheese and crackers. We also enjoyed the home style meatballs and bar beer cheese. I would order all of them again and will go back! Read Less
Kelley O.
21 May 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Love the atmosphere... modern industrial yet rustic as well. Very welcoming and a great place to stop in for a drink after work or to grab lunch/dinner. Can't wait for patio to open when it gets warme... Read More
Love the atmosphere... modern industrial yet rustic as well. Very welcoming and a great place to stop in for a drink after work or to grab lunch/dinner. Can't wait for patio to open when it gets warmer. Staff is very friendly and welcoming... a huge step up for all the college bars around Read Less
Michael S.
18 Mar 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Great food and atmosphere. The servers are friendly and bartenders know their stuff. I had the Josh's Nachos; great combination of cheese, chips, and toppings. This place is a nice change from most of... Read More
Great food and atmosphere. The servers are friendly and bartenders know their stuff. I had the Josh's Nachos; great combination of cheese, chips, and toppings. This place is a nice change from most of the East Lansing bars; should appeal to a smarter set. Looking forward to coming back soon! Read Less