The Old Bag of Nails Menu (Update 2025)
The Old Bag of Nails, located in Lansing, MI, is a hidden gem offering a wide variety of delicious dishes such as burgers, chicken wings, and seafood. Customers rave about the friendly service, indoor and outdoor seating, and the mouthwatering menu options. From the perfectly cooked salmon to the crispy fish and chips, each dish is prepared with care and attention to detail. The restaurant also provides reusable tableware, showing their commitment to sustainability. With options for delivery, takeout, and outdoor seating, The Old Bag of Nails is the perfect spot for a casual bite with friends or family. Whether you're craving a juicy burger, flavorful chicken wings, or fresh seafood, this restaurant has something for everyone to enjoy. Book a table and experience the delicious offerings at The Old Bag of Nails today.
Sides (Pd)
Tortilla Chips
Kettle Chips
Tots
Coleslaw
Applesauce
Fried Corn
Potato Cakes
Wild Rice
Garlic Bread
Onion Ring Side
Fruit Cup
French Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Kabob Veggies
Steak Fries
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Garlic sauteed spinach and artichoke hearts blended with parmesan, Swiss, and American cheeses. Topped with tomatoes and shredded parmesan and served with fresh corn tortilla chips.
Edamame
Pan seared and sprinkled with kosher salt - a light snacking favorite!
Potato Cake Appetizer
Fried potato pancakes served with a side of sour cream.
Loaded Skins
Potato skins topped with bacon, cheese, and scallions. Served with a side of sour cream.
Southwest Eggroll
Crispy fried egg rolls stuffed with chicken, queso cheese, peppers, onions, and black beans. Served with our Southwest Ranch.
Cheese Curds
Deep fried Wisconsin cheese curds served with marinara sauce.
Fried Pickles
Dill pickle spears, hand-battered and fried. Served with our house made ranch.
Fried Mushrooms
Fresh button mushrooms battered & deep fried, served with a horseradish dipping sauce.
Coconut Shrimp
Hand dipped in our famous batter, rolled in coconut, and fried to order. Served with a Thai Chili sauce for dipping.
Jumbo Pretzel
Buttered and salted then baked. Served with warm beer cheese sauce for dipping.
Zucchini Fries
Strips of zucchini breaded and fried to perfection. Served with our house made ranch.
Nachos
Potstickers
Traditional Asian dumplings stuffed with pork and shredded cabbage. Topped with scallions and served with Thai Chili sauce.
Starters (Pd)
Seafood & Steak (Pd)
Fish Sandwich
Our cold-water Atlantic fish, hand-battered & fried (Traditional or Eddie Style) blackened or pan seared on a hoagie roll. Lettuce, tomato, and onion available upon request.
Shrimp Po'Boy
Crispy fried shrimp tossed with shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, and cajun mayo stuffed into a fresh hoagie roll.
Shrimp & Fish Platter
Shrimp & our famous fish hand-battered and fried served with steak fries, tartar sauces, cocktail sauce, and a coleslaw garnish.
Fish Tacos
Our Cold Water Atlantic Haddock, blackened or deep fried, served inside three soft flour taco shells topped with a spicy shredded lettuce slaw & salsa. Served with tortilla chips & a side of sour cream
Fish & Chips
Traditional British-style, hand-battered & fried cold water Atlantic fish. Served with steak fries, a coleslaw garnish, and a side of tartar sauce.
Mussels & Jumbo Shrimp
Over a pound of mussels with shrimp steamed in white wine, butter, and spices. Served with two slices of garlic bread for dipping.
Lobster Rolls
Two traditional New England rolls stuffed with lobster, mayo, and a drizzle of butter. Served with a pickle spear and choice of one side.
Atlantic Salmon
Char-grilled or blackened, served with wild rice, a choice of side & dill cream sauce | Choose two sides
Shrimp & Chips
Shrimp hand-battered & fried, served with steak fries, a side garnish of coleslaw & cocktail sauce.
Sesame Ginger Chicken Sandwich
Grilled chicken breast tossed in sesame ginger sauce and topped with feta cheese, house made pickled onions, and fresh spinach.
Cowboy Burger
For the spice chasers - pepper jack cheese, fried jalapenos & topped with our homemade cajun mayo. Ask for a blackened burger if you're really getting wild!
Rustic Burger
A classic is back - blue cheese, bacon, and onion straws. Try it with your burger blackened for a little more kick!
Bernadette Burger
Our oz burger cooked to order. Fully customizable with your choice of toppings!
New England Reuben
Our cold-water Atlantic fish hand-battered & deep fried, blackened, or pan seared. Served with melted Swiss, coleslaw & Island dressing between two slices of grilled marble rye.
Traditional Reuben
Corned beef made and carved in-house, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut & Island dressing between two slices of grilled marble rye.
Gaylord Burger
An old time favorite - cheddar, bacon & BBQ sauce!
Bernie Chicken
Burgers & Reubens (Pd)
Kids Menu (Pd)
Kid Chicken Tenders
Kid Mac & Cheese
Kid Mini Corn Dogs
Kid Cheeseburger
Kid Shrimp & Chips
Kid Fish & Chips
Kid Grilled Cheese
Chicken Tender Basket
Juicy chicken tenders that are hand-battered and fried. Served with choice of dipping sauce.
Buffalo Chicken Wrap
Fried chicken, Buffalo sauce, shredded cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, and blue cheese dressing wrapped in a flour tortilla.
French Dip
Thin sliced prime rib topped with sauteed onions & melted Swiss cheese on a hoagie roll. Served with a side of hot au jus.
Spicy Chicken Quesadilla
A crispy tortilla stuffed with blackened chicken, salsa, Monterey Jack & cheddar cheese. Served with tortilla chips and a side of sour cream.
Philly Cheese Steak
Thin sliced prime rib, sauteed onions, peppers, and mushrooms topped with White American cheese.
Hand Helds (Pd)
Wings (Pd)
Bone-Out Wings
Juicy boneless chicken wings - grilled, breaded, or fried and tossed in your choice of sauce.
Bone-In Wings
A classic - fried & tossed in your choice of sauce.
Soup Of The Day
Just ask your friendly neighborhood Old Bag of Nails server what's cooking today!
Full Spinach Salad
Baby spinach topped with mushrooms, bacon, chopped eggs, and fresh red onion. Served with your choice of dressing.
Full House Salad
Mixed greens topped with bacon, tomato, blue cheese crumbles, fresh red onion, and croutons. Served with your choice of dressing.
Wedge Salad
An iceberg wedge covered in blue cheese dressing and topped with bacon, tomato, egg, and fresh red onion.
Chicken Cobb
Large bed of chopped romaine topped with tomato, diced egg, feta cheese, bacon, and marinated onions. Served with freshly grilled chicken & choice of dressing.
Half Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine tossed with parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing.
Half House Salad
Mixed greens topped with bacon, tomato, blue cheese crumbles, fresh red onion, and croutons. Served with your choice of dressing.
New England Clam Chowder
Our secret recipe... and gluten free!
French Onion
Just like you'd imagine... nice & cheesy!
Full Caesar Salad
Chopped romaine tossed with parmesan cheese, croutons, and Caesar dressing.
Half Spinach Salad
Baby spinach topped with mushrooms, bacon, chopped eggs, and fresh red onion. Served with your choice of dressing.
Soups & Salads (Pd)
Desserts (Pd)
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate cake, chocolate icing, chocolate chips, chocolate syrup... a chocolate lover's dream dessert!
Bread Pudding
Steve says it's the best he's ever had, and that's good enough for us! Our homemade bourbon sauce is really something special.
Carrot Cake
An old family recipe made in-house and topped with cream cheese icing. Each piece sliced to order.