The Peanut Bar Restaurant is a 98+ year old, 3rd generation family owned/operated Restaurant/Bar just off 422 on Penn St. in Reading. Our atmosphere is that of a post prohibition, relaxed bar/restaurant where you can enjoy complimentary peanuts & throw the shells on the floor. The Peanut Bar features over 25 beers on draft, bottled imports & craft brews as well as wines & spirits. The Peanut Bar serves all types of food from delicious sandwiches & burgers to elaborate appetizers, entrees & legendary desserts. We take pride that virtually every menu item including desserts is made from scratch by our talented kitchen staff led by Chef William. One of USA Today’s top 10 in the nation for wings and rated #6 nationally by www.TheDailyMeal
Longtime tavern serving classic American plates & seafood in old-school digs with free peanuts. Based on 546 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No delivery
Address:
332 Penn St, Reading, PA 19602
Phone: (610) 376-8500
Website: http://www.peanutbar.com/
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Hours
| Wednesday | 4–9 PM |
| Thursday | 4–9 PM |
| Friday | 4–9 PM |
| Saturday | 4–9 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Monday | 4–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 4–9 PM |
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Bill Reachard
Came into reading for a show at the arts theater. Parking is available right next door. It was our first time at the peanut bar restaurant and it was very warm and welcoming. We made reservations in advance for 5:30. We arrived and we’re seated promptly. Restaurant has spacious seating for two people up to and including multiple families. Nice drink and food menu. We happen to be there on a jazz night which was very pleasant while we dined. Food and drinks came out quick once we ordered. Crab cake had a wonderful garlic sauce, veggies were crisp and flavorful. Bacon burger was cooked to my liking, with lots of bacon on top. Huge dill pickle came with my meal. The whole place was an absolute gem. Will definitely be coming back!!
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Bobby Garneau
Cool bar and atmosphere. I narrowed my choices down to what the menu said was a French dip with shaved prime rib or the fish and chips that used cod. I was verifying this with the bartender and he said the French dip had roast beef and not sliced prime rib. I also discovered that the fish was haddock and not cod. I decided to go with fish and chips and it was terrible. The breading was very mushy and at lease one of the haddock pieces was not edible (I think it was the spine). Service was very good just very disappointed in the food I received and the fact that the menu did not accurately reflect the product.
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Do What You Love
Cute bar that’s been around for almost 100 years. Nice atmosphere and service. The chocolate covered pretzel pie is amazing.
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Lauren Comerford
One Warm Welcome…not from the area, found this place open on a Monday night. I had no idea of its history or anything about the place. A timeless feel to the interior, warm wood character & 50s charm, I could feel this place had a lot of history but didn’t realize a Reading PA celebrated legend. The bartender/owner & my Server we’re kind, accommodating and very informative…a slower night. Served up with their menu with a narrative on the history of the establishment “in a nutshell”. The menu offered a nice variety from Seafood, Italian, German, Steaks, Burgers and much more. Seems like a Hot Spot with plenty going on, warm vibes, great peeps & good food to serve up for generations to come!
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Kyle Blackburn
One of the best experiences I’ve ever had at a restaurant. We came for a graduation celebration and were greeted with custom menus with the graduate’s name. Sabrina brought such a sense of joy and passion to our table, and her recommendations were spot on for every course.
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Cora Gi
We came in for dinner last week and enjoyed ourselves. Very unique vibe with peanuts on every table. We got cheeseburgers and were satisfied. Just good old fashioned food, nothing fancy. FANTASTIC service, though. Natalie is a wonderful waitress.
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Donna Casazza
Our 1st visit tonight, we will be back. Fantastic service, thoughtful and attentive especially for my adult special needs son. Love the history on the walls and the photo montage of vintage Reading on TV. We all enjoyed our meals.
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Richard M Marshall
The Peanut Bar has been operating at his location since 1935 and I can see why it has lasted. Great food, superb service and great character. Don’t be put off by the windowless frontage, it is well work coming in and taking a seat at a table covered in a traditional checkered cloth and enjoying a mix of old style and modern dishes.
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Rosemary Snukis
Went to the Peanut Bar for my birthday celebration. The atmosphere is inviting (love the twinkle lights in the branches on the ceiling). The food was delicious. I had the crab cakes with broccoli and baked potato. The crab cake was cooked to perfection with a lemony hollandaise sauce, and the sides were excellent as well. It came with a good sized salad which was yummy, too. All in all, the meal was memorable and we will definitely return to the Peanut Bar!
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Laura Devarie
We are here for the Berks Jazz Festival A friend recommended this restaurant We made reservations The people here are so welcoming Sabrina our server was so sweet she even put our name on the reserved card on our table We had French Onion Soup It was perfection not salty They are famous for there chicken wings and they were delicious We had some with the Buffalo sauce and the other with herb garlic It was delicious There menu has a great selection to satisfy your cravings We will be back There is free parking for restaurant patrons behind the building
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