The Peanut Barrel

About The Peanut Barrel

Known for

• 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

What to order

Mentioned in reviews

• burger×3
• fries×2
• cheeseburger

What reviewers say elsewhere

• “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 years and they just don't have any flavor…”

  — Leslie Shortlidge, September 24, 2026 · google

• “I 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!”

  — Benjamin Kapanka, September 24, 2026 · google

• “My 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 burger itself is probably in the top three …”

  — DJ, September 21, 2026 · google

• “I don’t usually write reviews, but the food I ate here was amazing. I had the rodeo burger with fries and it tasted amazing. Everything was so fresh! I would definitely come here again.”

  — Olivia Buschur, September 12, 2026 · google

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The Peanut Barrel — frequently asked

Is The Peanut Barrel open on Mondays?

Yes — The Peanut Barrel is open Monday from 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM.

Where is The Peanut Barrel?

The Peanut Barrel is at 521 E Grand River Ave, East Lansing, MI 48823.

How expensive is The Peanut Barrel?

Google lists The Peanut Barrel in the $ price range for patios in East Lansing, MI.

What is the phone number for The Peanut Barrel?

You can reach The Peanut Barrel on +1517-351-0608.