Review: Mitchell's Fish Market is great

Five out of Five Stars

By Mallory Stiles
Associate Editor

Out of all of my loves in this life … seafood has its own third of my heart. I love it all … shrimp, crab legs, oysters, lobster. The list goes on and on.

For anyone who agrees with me, I suggest Mitchell’s Fish Market in Eastwood Towne Center, located at 2975 Preyde Blvd. in Lansing.

The menu is updated daily to feature “Today’s Market Catch.” Every visit will begin with your server asking if it is your first time there, just in case you need help navigating the extensive menus.

The atmosphere inside is very clean and modern. I usually sit at the bar because I get to watch all the fancy drinks being made.

On my most recent visit, I chose a pomegranate martini that was delicious for only $6. I waited on my entrée with a few fresh oysters served to me on a bed of ice with a variety of sauces, which made life worth living.

I ordered the Shrimp Scampi Pasta for my meal. It’s a fairly simple toss of shrimp, grape tomatoes and parmesan, but I’ll tell you that I considered licking the bowl even in a crowded room of upper-east side citizens. If there wasn’t bread on the table, I couldn’t have been held responsible for my actions.

My favorite desert is the New York Style Cheesecake.  If cheesecake isn’t your thing, there are other options, including a Chocolate Layer Cake or a Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée, to leave you deliriously satisfied.

The service is always fantastic; I truly call these people my friends. My server on this visit was Evyn, a young woman who always has a warm smile no matter how busy the room. She remembers to truly care for every customer. I see her often enough to know, trust me.

It’s great food, strong drinks, and a sparkly room of friendly faces you will never regret.