The Peanut Barrel
4.4 ★ · 1,362 reviews on Google · $
Open now · 521 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823
The Peanut Barrel is an American bar and grill at 521 E Grand River Ave in East Lansing, MI, serving burgers, sandwiches, and comfort food. An outdoor patio and river views are part of the setting, while the indoor atmosphere is described as casual, cozy, and historic. The restaurant is popular for lunch and dinner, draws students and tourists, and accommodates both groups and solo diners. Live music and sports viewing are also among its listed features. The onsite bar serves beer, cocktails, wine, and liquor, with happy-hour food and drinks and late-night food available. Guests can dine in with table service or choose takeout or delivery; reservations are not accepted. Practical amenities include Wi-Fi, high chairs, and wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating. Paid lot and street parking are listed. The Peanut Barrel has a Google rating of 4.4 from 1,356 reviews.
Know before you go
- Burgers, sandwiches, and comfort food
- Outdoor patio and river views
- Happy-hour drinks and late-night food
- Live music and sports viewing
- Popular with students
- Reviewers often praise the food (1 mentions)
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I *like* this place. I really do. The staff is wonderful and attentive..It's a bar with character but not a dump. The musicians are very good. But the food? I've had two hamburgers there over two…
— Google, 3★, September 24, 2026I ordered the mushroom burger and there were SOOO MANY MUSROOMS! 5 star. Greatness. They have tabasco sauce at the table for fries. Great premove on their end!
— Google, 5★, September 24, 2026My rating would actually be closer to 4 and 1/2 Stars. I've visited the peanut barrel a couple of times now. Nothing bad to say about this place. Today I got the cheeseburger lunch special. The bu…
— Google, 4★, September 21, 2026
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