Where to Eat in Williamston: The Best Restaurants and Bars

April 14, 2018 Janean Rudisill

Williamston is a city in Ingham County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The city is at the southeast corner of Williamstown Township, but is politically independent. A portion of Williamston was annexed from adjacent Wheatfield Township. Downtown Williamston is located at the intersection of Grand River Avenue (M-43) and Putnam Street (Williamston Road). The population was 3,854 at the 2010 census. Williamston is most notable for its antiques markets, and it has been promoted as a quaint, small town just outside the larger city of Lansing. It recently renovated McCormick Park, which borders the Red Cedar River in downtown Williamston.
Things to do in Williamston

1. Tavern 109

115 E Grand River Ave, Williamston, MI 48895-1449 Takeout, Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Television, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar American, Bar, Pub, Gastropub, Vegetarian Friendly, Gluten Free Options Lunch, Dinner, Breakfast, Late Night +1 517-655-2100
Excellent
45%
Good
32%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
6%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 159 reviews

Tavern 109

Reviewed By Kona-ray - Michigan

Really wanted to enjoy our meal here, hoping for something like Chelsea’s Common Grill... But, no!

The atmosphere was great, except for the very annoying television right next to our table.

Waitress, Kate, really wasn’t friendly and she was pretty inattentive, especially considering we were her only 2 customers. We got the feeling that it was a bit “beneath her” to be bothered by us.

Chili and pumpkin soup were ok (soups at Panera are better!). My burger was also just ok—slightly undercooked and not hot. Husbands fries were pretty salty and fish batter was very thick.

This place just FELT like it had so much more potential, we were really bummed that it wasn’t better.

2. Starbucks

151 W Grand River Ave, Williamston, MI 48895-1317 +1 517-655-2230
Excellent
33%
Good
67%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 3 reviews

Starbucks

Reviewed By Cheryl S - Williamston, Michigan

They make my Mocha just like i like it . Two pumps of chocolate , skim milk, to foam and no whip .. Extra shot of Espresso !!! Love them. The staff is great very friendly bunch at the One in the D&W in my home town of Williamston.

3. Groovy Donuts

313 W Grand River Ave, Williamston, MI 48895-1300 Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible Cafe Breakfast SGD 26 +1 517-996-6300
Excellent
77%
Good
23%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 17 reviews

Groovy Donuts

Groovy Donuts Hand Crafted Donuts, Locally Roasted Coffee and a little of that Rock 'n Roll soul. East Lansing, MI & Williamston, MI #groovydonuts

Reviewed By OneLegWanderlust

Groovy Donuts seemed to spring up overnight. I've been living in Williamston for a few years and it suddenly appeared. I love it in there and if my diet would let me, I'd be a more frequent customer. The place has personality and some really yummy donuts.

4. Red CEDAR Grill

150 E Grand River Ave, Williamston, MI 48895-1450 Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wheelchair Accessible American, Gluten Free Options Dinner, Lunch +1 517-655-3766
Excellent
44%
Good
27%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
5%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 118 reviews

Red CEDAR Grill

Reviewed By Teach - Royal Oak Michigan

My sister and I stopped in for lunch. We waited to be seated. They weren't busy at all, two tables total. No one acknowledged us after waiting for a few minutes. In fact, we didn't see any wait staff, so we took our business elsewhere (Tavern 109) and were very happy there.

5. Vivee's Floral Garden and Cafe

142 W Grand River Ave, Williamston, MI 48895-1318 Cafe
Excellent
0%
Good
100%
Satisfactory
0%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1 reviews

Vivee's Floral Garden and Cafe

Reviewed By Lea E - Williamston, Michigan

I have never eaten at Vivee's because it is more a floral shop than a coffee shop (although you can get coffee). Their floral arrangements are beautiful and I use them every time I need a floral arrangement. You can not go wrong.

6. Williamston Pub & Grill

132 W Grand River Ave, Williamston, MI 48895-1318 Waitstaff, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible Bar, Pub Dinner, Lunch +1 517-992-5060
Excellent
54%
Good
40%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 15 reviews

Williamston Pub & Grill

Reviewed By Greg P - Florida

Party of 6 adults and two children who needed highchairs. We all had different entrees and all were very good. The services were great and the presentation very nice. Good family restaurant with a nice diverse menu and a good selection of craft beers. I would not hesitate to return or to recommend.

7. Thai Nation Bistro

725 W Grand River Ave, Suite 3, Williamston, MI 48895-1264 Takeout, Seating, Reservations, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible Asian, Thai, Vegan Options Lunch, Dinner +1 517-996-6092
Excellent
73%
Good
17%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
5%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

Thai Nation Bistro

Reviewed By Kashif K

Best Thai food in the USA, been to one of the best Thai restaurants in Bangkok in the 80's with a high ranking Thai official where the government officials eat , it's not there yet but close enough to have reminded me of of the excellence of the Thai cuisine !

8. Szechuan Garden

154 W Grand River Ave, Williamston, MI 48895-1318 Takeout, Seating Chinese, Asian Lunch, Dinner +1 517-655-6170
Excellent
54%
Good
41%
Satisfactory
5%
Poor
0%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 17 reviews

Szechuan Garden

Reviewed By Chipperhigh2 - Okemos, Michigan

Stopped at Szechuan Garden for lunch while driving through Williamston. Not very big, but they do have about a dozen tables. They do a lot of take-out. Ordered the General Chicken. It was very good. One of the best I have found. Portions were large and the women at the counter very nice. I will be back.

9. Riverhouse Inn

310 W Grand River Ave, Williamston, MI 48895-1322 Reservations, Seating, Waitstaff, Outdoor Seating, Serves Alcohol American, Bar, Contemporary, Pub Lunch, Dinner +1 517-655-4300
Excellent
25%
Good
54%
Satisfactory
12%
Poor
6%
Terrible
3%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 32 reviews

Riverhouse Inn

Reviewed By Redd517 - Williamston, Michigan

We went for the patio over the weekend. The view and atmosphere is fantastic. The drinks were good. The smoked salmon dip was more cream cheese than fish. The scallops and cheesecake were great. Overall the appetizers and main course offerings were adequate. Personally I would prefer some different menu options.
Overall the patio is amazing along with the view.

10. Sunnyside Cafe

725 W Grand River Ave, Williamston, MI 48895-1264 Seating, Waitstaff, Wheelchair Accessible American, Cafe Breakfast, Lunch +1 517-655-7006
Excellent
45%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
8%
Terrible
0%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 23 reviews

Sunnyside Cafe

Reviewed By Kimbk65 - Grand Haven, Michigan, United States

We stopped in for breakfast on our last day in Williamston. So glad we did! My husband had the biscuits and gravy. He's pretty particular when it comes to this dish, and he loved them! He ordered it served over hash browns, and said the gravy was awesome. I had a western omelet with hash browns. So good! Everything tasted like you just made it at home, very fresh.

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