The Peanut Barrel – American
This beloved neighborhood haunt hums with the nostalgic energy of a classic pub, where the comforting aroma of toasted rye and sizzling melts invites guests to settle into its unpretentious, wood-accented space. The kitchen masters the art of the humble sandwich, stacking golden-brown Reubens and savory turkey melts alongside snap-casing giant hot dogs that pair perfectly with a cold pint and the easy rhythm of a local favorite.
521 East Grand River, 48823 https://peanutbarrel.com/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, low-sodium, low-fat, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, atkins, south-beach, dash-sodium-reduced, low-cholesterol, gerd, high-fiber, carnivore, zone, volumetrics, tlc, alkaline, aip, renal, macrobiotic, slow-carb, lectin-free, juice-cleanse
Currently closed
Hours
- Mo-Th - Sunday
- 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its cozy atmosphere and consistently tender dishes, guests rave about the standout burger and high-quality appetizers that make every meal memorable. Reviewers highlight the attentive and professional service, often recommending reservations to ensure a spot in this welcoming environment.
Menu
Sandwiches
- Turkey Sandwich - $10.75: Turkey and lettuce on whole wheat Available at: lunch
- Tuna Sandwich - $10.75: Tuna and lettuce on whole wheat Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Salad Sandwich - $11.75: House made chicken salad with cranberries, pecans & lettuce on whole wheat Available at: lunch
- BLT - $10.75: Thick slices of platter-style bacon with lettuce and tomato on grilled whole wheat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Turkey Melt - $13.25: Turkey, bacon and cheese on grilled whole wheat Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tuna Melt - $13.25: Tuna salad and cheese on grilled whole wheat Dietary tags: Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Reuben - $13.25: Lean corned beef, swiss cheese and sauerkraut with thousand island dressing on grilled rye Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Sandwich - $10.25: Swiss, cheddar, green pepper, onion, lettuce and tomato on grilled whole wheat Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Cheese - $7.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Giant All Beef Hot Dog - $7.75: 1/4 lb all beef dog Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Pear Salad - $14.25: Romaine mix with chicken, pears, cranberries, walnuts, bacon & bleu cheese, balsamic poppyseed dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Italian Salad - $14.25: Romaine mix with seasoned chicken, parmesan, tomato, green onion, croutons and zesty Italian dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers
- Slawpy Burger - $12.75: 6 oz. burger with cole slaw, cheese and thousand island dressing Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rodeo Burger - $13.25: 6 oz. burger with bacon and cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Olive Burger - $13.25: 6 oz. burger with olive sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beyond Burger - $13.75: Plant-based 4 oz. burger Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Papa Joe’s Cheeseburger - $10.75: 6 oz. burger with swiss or cheddar Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garden Burger - $11.75: 4 oz vegetarian patty with lettuce and tomato Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sal’s Memorial ‘Shroom Burger - $13.25: 6 oz burger with mushrooms and cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Bailey’s Border Burger - $12.75: 6 oz burger with border peppers and cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Patty Melt - $12.75: 6oz. burger on rye with swiss cheese and grilled onions, thousand island on side Available at: dinner, lunch
- Burger - $10.75: 6oz. burger Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baby Burger - $8.75: 4 oz. burger on white bun Available at: dinner, lunch
Chicken
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich - $11.25: 6 oz chicken breast with lettuce Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken ‘Shroom - $13.25: 6 oz chicken breast with lettuce, mushrooms and cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Rodeo - $13.25: 6 oz chicken breast with lettuce, bacon and cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Border - $12.75: 6 oz chicken breast with lettuce, mild peppers and cheese Dietary tags: Low-Carb, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken with Cheese - $11.75: 6 oz chicken breast with lettuce and swiss or cheddar Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides & Extras
- Small Fries - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Large Fries - $7.75 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Cheese Fries - $13.25: Topped with 12oz of Chili and 1/4 LB of Cheddar Cheese Dietary tags: Low-Sodium, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Cheese Fries - Half Order - $9.25: Topped with 6oz of Chili and a 1/8 LB of Cheddar Cheese Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chips - $2 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Cole Slaw - $4.75 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Renal, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dave’s Chili Bowl - $7.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Dave’s Chili Cup - $6.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nuts - $2.5 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic
- Potato Salad - $4.75 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup Bowl - $7.25 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Carnivore, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Soup Cup - $6.25 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Specialty Drinks
- Famous Long Island - $5: Vodka, gin, rum, triple sec, cola & sour mix Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal, Lectin-Free
- Blanco - $5: Vodka, gin, rum, triple sec, soda and lemonade Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Hawaiian Island - $5: Vodka, gin, rum, triple sec, sour mix, and lemonade Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Long Beach - $5: Vodka, gin, rum, triple sec, sour mix, and cranberry juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Purple Rain - $5: Vodka, gin, rum, triple sec, cranberry, sour mix, and razzmatazz
- Peachy Beachy - $5: Vodka, gin, rum, triple sec, cranberry, sour mix, peach schnapps and OJ Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Blue Motorcycle - $5: Vodka, gin, rum, triple sec, sour mix, sprite and Blue Curacao Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Italian Margarita - $5: Cabo Wabo tequila, amaretto, Grand Gala triple orange, sour and orange juice
- Parrot Punch - $5: Parrot Bay Mango Rum with cranberry juice and orange juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Love Island - $5: Vodka, gin, rum, triple sec, pineapple juice, grenadine and a sparkling wine float Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Simply Pink - $5: New Amsterdam’s Pink Whitney Vodka, sprite and cranberry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- PB Bulldog - $5: Sheep Dog peanut butter whisky, Kapali coffee liqueur and cream with cola Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Buffalo Daly - $5: Buffalo Trace bourbon with freshly brewed iced tea and lemonade
- Aperol Spritz - $5: Aperol, sparkling wine & soda
- Spanish Sangria - $5: Spanish red wine with triple sec, brandy and orange juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Juice-Cleanse, Lectin-Free
- Classic Highball - $5: Michigan Rye from Detroit City Distillery & ginger ale
- Pepper Bloody Mary - $5: New Amsterdam Heat Check Vodka, spicy bloody mix, bacon, pickle olives and limes
- Cinnfull Coffee - $5: Sheep Dog peanut butter whiskey, Chila horchata cinnamon cream and coffee Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Michigan Mule - $5: High Five Gypsy Vodka, ginger beer, and lime juice Dietary tags: Juice-Cleanse
- Captain Connor - $5: Captain Morgan Spiced Rum, ginger ale, Malibu Rum and pineapple juice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Juice-Cleanse
Beverages
- Cheboygan Brewing Blood Orange Honey - $5: American-style wheat ale with honey and blood orange Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Bell’s Two Hearted - $5: American style IPA Dietary tags: High-Protein, Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Atkins, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Guinness Stout - $5: Nitrogen-infused draught stout
- Miller Lite - $5: Light lager
- Yuengling Lager - $5: Amber lager
- Blackrocks Starman Pale Ale - $5: Pale Ale 5.6% abv Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Short’s Bellaire Brown - $5: Brown Ale, 7% abv Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- Founders Porter - $5: Porter 6.5% abv Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Bell’s Amber Ale - $5: Amber Ale 5.8% abv Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based
- Old Nation M-43 NEIPA - $5: New England IPA Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Salmon Creek Cabernet Sauvignon - $5: Black Cherry, olive, juniper, anis Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Salmon Creek Pinot Noir - $5: Strawberry, black cherry, plum Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
- Powers Chardonnay 2019 - $5: Stonefruit with citrus backbone Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Brut Sparkling Wine - $4.9: Apple, pear and lime Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Lectin-Free
- Te Henga Sauv Blanc - $5: Lime blossoms, kiwi, herbs and grapefruit Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free
- Kaffen Espresso Milk - $4.9: 2/3 espresso, 1/3 steamed milk Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Frequently Asked Questions about The Peanut Barrel
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Enjoy a standout burger and cold pint in the cozy, wood-accented pub atmosphere, ideally by making a reservation beforehand.
- How can I contact this restaurant?
- You can contact The Peanut Barrel by visiting their website at https://peanutbarrel.com/ for more information.
- Is this restaurant good value for money?
- This budget-friendly ($) American pub offers good value with a 4.0/5 rating, high-quality appetizers, and standout burgers in a cozy atmosphere.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- First-time visitors should expect a cozy American pub atmosphere featuring standout burgers and professional service, with reservations highly recommended.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Customers rave about the standout burger, high-quality appetizers, Reubens, savory turkey melts, and snap-casing giant hot dogs.
- What makes this restaurant unique or special?
- This classic pub is unique for its nostalgic, unpretentious atmosphere, standout burgers, and extensive menu catering to over thirty dietary needs.
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews are overwhelmingly positive, with the only notable suggestion being to make reservations to ensure seating in the popular venue.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- This budget-friendly American pub offers a casual, unpretentious dining experience featuring classic sandwiches, burgers, and a welcoming neighborhood atmosphere.
- Which dishes work for multiple diets at once (e.g., keto + gluten-free)?
- Nuts and the Chicken Rodeo both satisfy keto and gluten-free diets, while nuts additionally accommodate vegan, paleo, and mediterranean requirements.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include the Reuben, turkey melt, giant all-beef hot dog, and highly-praised burgers like the Slawpy, Rodeo, and Olive.
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