Eastside Fish Fry & Grill

Shawn Cranshaw 3 months ago

I want to start by saying I respect what this place seems to stand for. It looks like they support local youth basketball, and I really appreciate that they hire people who deserve a second chance. That matters. That said, my food experience was disappointing. I ordered the lunch frog legs and lunch gator tail, and the gator tail was fried so hard and dry that I couldn’t eat it. It honestly tasted more like overcooked chicken gizzards. The frog legs were also let down by the breading, which came off in one whole piece like a shell or skin instead of staying on the food. I really wanted to like it, especially because I support businesses doing good in the community, but for me the food didn’t match the mission. I ended up feeling like I wasted money on lunch.

Nicole Harper 3 months ago

Pick your fresh seafood, how you want it prepared (steamed or grilled) and a side of something fried! No frills, but friendly service. Like taking your lunch break down to the Gulf.

Metro Melik 4 months ago

My kids, especially Prince Ciarán, often ask for the chicken with the white stuff. So much so that it's a must have on each of their's born day celebrations. Eastside Fish Fry & Grill comes through like champions every single time. Even going as far as opening up early to ensure we had chicken at party time. So I had to meet the person behind the place. Although our meeting was quick - I had to GLADLY get them kids to Dance class - I very much enjoyed chopping it up with Henry Meyer. Dang what great energy, zest for living, and connection to community. He's got a great thing going on 13 years strong. This right here is Lansing. The people. The grit. The putting in the work to uplift our city and the people in it. Taking the time to send a message to the young men? Come on now! Oh yeah!

Jason “Gentz” Gentry 7 months ago

It's been a WHILE since I've visited, but nothing has changed! I love their dockside atmosphere, friendly employees, and most of all the food. They have my favorite hush puppies, even better than those I've had in the Keys. John helped me with my order and that dude was very helpful. Keep doing your thang Eastside Fish Fry!

Trina K. a year ago

I am visiting Michigan and did a drive from Detroit to Grand Rapids. I did a Google search for lunch spots along my way and Eastside Fish Fry and Grill was one of my selections. This place has been featured on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. So, why not give it a try. I am so happy I did!!! This place is a "dive" and you may want to keep driving, but don't. All Staff that I encountered were pleasant and welcoming. They stayed busy while I was there. Seating is limited, but a lot of customers take their order to go. Now, let's get to the food. I ordered the fried catfish with fried macaroni and cheese bites and fried Oreos. The very first bite of the fish received an "Oh My God!" It was sooo good!! The macaroni and cheese bites were good, but filling. I wanted to definitely finish my fish. So, I took the oreos to go to snack on the road. Thank you fellas, I really enjoyed my lunch.