The Old Bag of Nails Pub – Seafood
This spirited pub welcomes guests into a rustic, wood-toned retreat where the air is thick with the savory aroma of golden-fried favorites and the hum of neighborhood conversation. Shared plates take center stage, featuring everything from giant, salt-dusted Bavarian pretzels and bubbling artichoke dip to the satisfying snap of signature beer-battered pickles and crispy potato cakes. It is a quintessential gathering spot where hearty comfort food and a relaxed, convivial energy turn every casual meal into a celebration of classic tavern hospitality.
210 Cascade Boulevard, MI https://oldbagofnails.com/locations/lansing-miRating: 3/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: Seafood
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, vegetarian, low-carb, vegan, low-sodium, pescatarian, whole30, paleo, low-fat, plant-based, heart-healthy, dash-sodium-reduced, anti-inflammatory, high-fiber, south-beach, atkins, gerd, tlc, renal, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, alkaline, aip, lectin-free, slow-carb, macrobiotic, juice-cleanse
Currently closed
Hours
- Mo-Th - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
What diners are saying
Reviewers highlight the casual and approachable atmosphere, noting it as a reliable choice for a relaxed meal with friends. Guests appreciate the straightforward dining experience, which is praised for being an accessible option for low-key
Menu
Starters & Faves
- Potstickers - $10.5: Pork and cabbage dumplings, steamed or fried, topped with scallions. Served with Thai chili sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip - $11: A three-cheese blend topped with tomatoes and shredded parmesan. Served with fresh corn tortilla chips. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Hooks - $16.25: Hand-battered & fried cold-water Atlantic fish cut into strips and served with Boom Boom sauce. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gaylord’s Favorite Beer Battered Pickles Spears - $10: Dill spears, hand-battered & fried, served with ranch. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jumbo Bavarian Pretzel - $13: Buttered and salted. Served with warm beer cheese. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wisconsin Cheese Curds - $11: Deep fried and served with marinara sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beer Battered Mushrooms - $11: Fresh button mushrooms hand-battered & fried to order. Served with a horseradish dipping sauce. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Nachos - $12: Smothered with our black bean dip, salsa, jalapeños, melted cheese, scallions & a side of sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loaded Potato Skins - $12.5: Topped with bacon, cheese, scallions & a side of sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potato Cakes - $9: Fried and served with sour cream. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Seafood
- Famous Fish & Chips - $21.5: Traditional British-style, hand-battered & fried cold-water Atlantic fish. Served with steak fries, coleslaw garnish & tartar sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp & Chips - $17: Shrimp hand-battered & fried. Served with steak fries, coleslaw garnish & cocktail sauce. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fisherman's Shrimp & Fish Platter - $24: A full order of our famous Fish & Chips topped off with fried shrimp. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fish Sandwich - $17.5: Famous fish hand-battered & fried, blackened, or pan seared on a hoagie roll with a side of steak or thin fries. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- New England Reuben - $18: Cold-water Atlantic fish hand-battered & fried, blackened, or pan seared, served with melted Swiss, coleslaw & 1000 Island between grilled marble rye. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Lobster Roll: Two traditional New England buns stuffed with lobster, mayo, and a drizzle of butter. Served with kettle chips and a pickle. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Crab Cake Dinner - $20: Twin crab cakes served on lightly dressed greens and topped with a cajun remoulade. Served with choice of side. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Three Fish or Shrimp Tacos - $17.5: Famous fish or shrimp blackened or deep-fried with a spicy shredded lettuce slaw & salsa in flour tortillas. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Atlantic Salmon - $24: Char-grilled or blackened 7oz fillet, served with wild rice, a choice of side & house-made dill cream sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mussels & Shrimp - $20: Over a pound of steamed mussels and shrimp served in a white wine butter sauce. Plated with two slices of garlic bread. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Shrimp Po'boy - $15: Crispy fried shrimp tossed with shredded lettuce, tomato, onion & Cajun mayo, stuffed in a fresh hoagie roll. Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Pub Fare
- Chicken Wings - 10 count - $16: More than a pound of wings, fried & tossed in choice of sauce. Dietary tags: Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Traditional Pub Reuben - $18: Thick cut corned beef slow cooked and carved in-house, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut & 1000 Island dressing between grilled marble rye. Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Sesame Ginger Chicken Sandwich - $15: Grilled chicken breast tossed in sesame ginger sauce, topped with feta, house made pickled onions & fresh spinach. Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Bernie Chicken Sandwich - $14: Simply grilled, blackened or fried with choice of cheese. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Philly Cheesesteak - $14.75: Choice of shaved prime rib, chicken, or ground chuck with sautéed onions, peppers, mushrooms and white American cheese. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Tender Basket - $14: Hand-battered & fried. Served with a choice of dipping sauce. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Buffalo Chicken Wrap - $14: Fried chicken, Buffalo sauce, cheddar, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion & blue cheese dressing wrapped in a flour tortilla. Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spicy Chicken Quesadilla - $14: A crispy tortilla stuffed with blackened chicken, cheese, and salsa. Served with tortilla chips & a side of sour cream. Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Dip - $16.75: Thin sliced prime rib topped with sautéed onions & melted Swiss cheese on a hoagie. Served with hot au jus. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Half Pound Burgers
- The Gaylord Burger - $15.5: Cheddar, bacon & BBQ sauce. Dietary tags: Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Rustic Burger - $15.5: Blue cheese, bacon & onion straws. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Cowboy Burger - $15: Pepper jack cheese, fried jalapeños & topped with our homemade Cajun mayo. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Bernadette Burger - $14: A burger with your choice of cheese. Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Soup & Salads
- Grilled Chicken Cobb - $16: Chopped romaine topped with tomato, diced egg, feta cheese, bacon & marinated onion. Served with freshly grilled chicken. Dietary tags: High-Protein, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pub House Salad - $11: Mixed greens topped with bacon, tomato, blue cheese, fresh red onions & croutons. Served with OBON Vinaigrette. Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach Salad - $11: Baby spinach topped with mushrooms, bacon, chopped egg & fresh red onion. Dietary tags: High-Protein, Whole30, Paleo, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $10: Chopped romaine tossed with parmesan cheese, croutons & Caesar dressing. Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Wedge - $11: An iceberg wedge topped with blue cheese dressing, bacon, tomato, egg & fresh red onion. Available at: dinner, lunch
- New England Clam Chowder - $6.5: Our secret recipe…and gluten free! Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- French Onion Soup - $6.5: Made from scratch... nice and cheesy. Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
Dessert
- Famous Carrot Cake - $6.5: An old family recipe made in-house and topped with cream cheese icing. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Bread Pudding a la Mode - $7: Served with bourbon sauce. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, TLC
- Mile High layered Chocolate Cake - $7.5: Chocolate cake, chocolate icing, chocolate chips, chocolate syrup. Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Harvest Sangria: Watershed Apple Brandy, spiced pear liqueur, lemon juice, simple syrup, and choice of Red or White wine. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal, Juice-Cleanse
- Passion Fruit Cosmo: Watershed Vodka, passion fruit liqueur, cranberry juice, lime juice, and triple sec. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Cinnamon Maple Old Fashioned: Watershed 4-year aged Bourbon, housemade cinnamon maple syrup, orange bitters, and a Filthy Cherry. Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Blake’s Pomegranate Fizz - $5.5: 16 oz. draft Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about The Old Bag of Nails Pub
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Visit for a low-key meal with friends featuring shared plates like Bavarian pretzels, beer-battered pickles, and signature fish and chips.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip and New England Clam Chowder both satisfy gluten-free, nut-free, pescatarian, and sugar-free dietary requirements simultaneously.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This rustic pub is known for its signature beer-battered pickles, famous fish and chips, and a casual, neighborhood-focused atmosphere.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- The provided review summary does not list specific concerns, instead highlighting the pub's casual atmosphere and reliable, straightforward dining experience.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include famous fish and chips, beer-battered pickle spears, shrimp and chips, potato cakes, and Bavarian pretzels.
- What is the price range at this restaurant?
- The Old Bag of Nails Pub is a budget-friendly ($) seafood restaurant offering an accessible and affordable dining experience.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a casual, budget-friendly pub atmosphere with hearty seafood, beer-battered appetizers, and diverse dietary options would most enjoy this restaurant.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- The restaurant accommodates mixed diets with options including gluten-free spinach dip, high-protein chicken wings, vegetarian bread pudding, and pescatarian seafood platters.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- The Old Bag of Nails Pub has an average rating of 3.0/5.
- What are this restaurant's hours of operation?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain specific information regarding the hours of operation for The Old Bag of Nails Pub.
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