My husband and I visited on a Wednesday night and had a great experience! It was a fun atmosphere without being too loud. We both had cheeseburgers with fries and a Michigan Mule. Everything was SO delicious and fresh. All of the staff were super friendly and attentive. Honestly, we did not have high hopes for this place as it's a bar across from a college campus, but we were pleasantly surprised!! Will definitely return next time we are in town.
Jason G.
This is the only restaurant I've been to that won't allow you to exchange an item. This is moreso frustrating because we came to get burgers and they instead gave us a sandwich. The manager was the one to say they wouldn't be willing to do so. This is the stingiest restaurant with TERRIBLE customer service. go to Red Robins instead they at least have been customer service
Robert Hallandal
Service was ok. Food was decent but way overpriced for small portions. Would not go
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Amanda Timbs
Burgers are amazing. Good selection of beer and spirits. Waitresses are awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Olive Burger and Fries, Olive Burger, Burger
Matt Rich
Great burgers and fries while out on a bicycle ride! Bike rack nearby.Got to sit outside and enjoy the warm weather.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries, Burger
Jay Bafus
Parking: Parking is a block awayWheelchair accessibility: It is wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Burger 6oz and Fries
Kitty Groeller
Peanut Barrel is a classic dive bar spot that's quiet during the day but packed in the evenings. In the past it took a while to get your food but things have improved in that department! The long island iced teas are legendary here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baby Burger, Cheese Fries, French Fries
Andrew Tigges
Didn't get a chance to try the food. But the beer was served cold, fast and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
Amy Harrington
I had the slaw burger and it was one of the best burgers I've had in awhile. Great fries as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Brett Taylor
Great, the bartender was knowledgeable an gave us a tasting , and the IPA we chose was in line with our meal, the hostess was great, the atmosphere was excellent...will
Solid comfort food in a great atmosphere. Not a whole lot of healthy options, but just right for a tasty sandwich or burger and a cold beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Payton Howard
This is my favorite place in EL. The food is always great and the atmosphere is awesome!! Get a Long Island!! The best around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Andreas Unterste
Burger and Beer - no frills, just right. Crowd of yesterday's students and today's.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries
Steve P.
As an MSU grad, I remember a few weekend evenings at the Peanut Barrel. (smile and a wink.) I visited in early Fall of 2023. And true to the statement, "You cannot go home again" things had changed a bit. And why would I expect them not to change? 1) The place is smaller than I remember - I think that they gave up floor space during the COVID era to maintain some semblance of business. I do NOT fault them for this. I do think that Friday and Saturday night in this college or on game days have to be CRAZY!! 2) The beer list seems to be much smaller - again, I could be wrong. 3) Although I was there at lunchtime on the patio, I didn't see any peanut shells on the floor. Did I miss something by sitting outside? Do you have to ask for them/pay for them now? 4) Although polite and friendly, I wish that our server had been a little more attentive. Perhaps she was overloaded with tables as the school hadn't started yet - staff might have accordingly been "thin." But still... All in all, good alumni memories!
Jennafer Gwizdala
Decent little place good burgers but limited menu. Little bit of a walk to parking garage.
My husband and I visited on a Wednesday night and had a great experience! It was a fun atmosphere without being too loud. We both had cheeseburgers with fries and a Michigan Mule. Everything was SO delicious and fresh. All of the staff were super friendly and attentive. Honestly, we did not have high hopes for this place as it's a bar across from a college campus, but we were pleasantly surprised!! Will definitely return next time we are in town.
This is the only restaurant I've been to that won't allow you to exchange an item. This is moreso frustrating because we came to get burgers and they instead gave us a sandwich. The manager was the one to say they wouldn't be willing to do so. This is the stingiest restaurant with TERRIBLE customer service. go to Red Robins instead they at least have been customer service
Service was ok. Food was decent but way overpriced for small portions. Would not go
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Burgers are amazing. Good selection of beer and spirits. Waitresses are awesome!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Olive Burger and Fries, Olive Burger, Burger
Great burgers and fries while out on a bicycle ride! Bike rack nearby.Got to sit outside and enjoy the warm weather.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries, Burger
Parking: Parking is a block awayWheelchair accessibility: It is wheelchair accessible
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Burger 6oz and Fries
Peanut Barrel is a classic dive bar spot that's quiet during the day but packed in the evenings. In the past it took a while to get your food but things have improved in that department! The long island iced teas are legendary here.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Baby Burger, Cheese Fries, French Fries
Didn't get a chance to try the food. But the beer was served cold, fast and friendly.
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
I had the slaw burger and it was one of the best burgers I've had in awhile. Great fries as well!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great, the bartender was knowledgeable an gave us a tasting , and the IPA we chose was in line with our meal, the hostess was great, the atmosphere was excellent...will
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 3
Service: 4
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Solid comfort food in a great atmosphere. Not a whole lot of healthy options, but just right for a tasty sandwich or burger and a cold beer.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 4
This is my favorite place in EL. The food is always great and the atmosphere is awesome!! Get a Long Island!! The best around!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Burger and Beer - no frills, just right. Crowd of yesterday's students and today's.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: French Fries
As an MSU grad, I remember a few weekend evenings at the Peanut Barrel. (smile and a wink.) I visited in early Fall of 2023. And true to the statement, "You cannot go home again" things had changed a bit. And why would I expect them not to change? 1) The place is smaller than I remember - I think that they gave up floor space during the COVID era to maintain some semblance of business. I do NOT fault them for this. I do think that Friday and Saturday night in this college or on game days have to be CRAZY!! 2) The beer list seems to be much smaller - again, I could be wrong. 3) Although I was there at lunchtime on the patio, I didn't see any peanut shells on the floor. Did I miss something by sitting outside? Do you have to ask for them/pay for them now? 4) Although polite and friendly, I wish that our server had been a little more attentive. Perhaps she was overloaded with tables as the school hadn't started yet - staff might have accordingly been "thin." But still... All in all, good alumni memories!
Decent little place good burgers but limited menu. Little bit of a walk to parking garage.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 3