Guest Writer: Melissa Cole
Get ready to eat your way through the 517 during 517 Restaurant Week, October 1–7, 2026! Co-hosted by Lansing 5:01, Lansing Foodies, Choose Lansing, and 517 Living, the weeklong celebration is the perfect opportunity to explore local restaurants and discover something new.
Participating restaurants are offering $7 featured dishes, with select locations also offering $5 featured drinks and $17 meal deals. Plenty of options are available right here in Downtown Lansing!
Downtown participants include Anqi Sushi Express, DoubleTree by Hilton Lansing, Jollof Afro Caribbean Lounge, Lansing Shuffle, Midtown Brewing Company, The Peanut Shop, Sea Leveaux, University Weiner - Lansing and Weston’s Kewpee Burger, giving diners plenty of ways to experience the variety of Downtown Lansing’s food scene.
Try a new restaurant, revisit an old favorite or make your way through several of the $7 specials throughout the week. For the full list of participating restaurants and to see each location’s offerings, visit 517restaurantweek.com.
