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Rare Bird Brewpub
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229 Lake Ave
Traverse City, MI 49684
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Featured Items
- Kids Cheeseburger$8.00
1/4 all natural beef, plain with American cheese. Served with fries
- Curry Chicken Sandwich$14.00
Fried chicken breast, curry lime coleslaw, and spicy Rare Bird honey drizzle. Served on a Common Good Bakery brioche bun
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich$14.00
Fried chicken breast, bleu cheese crumbles, bleu cheese dressing, Buffalo sauce and shredded celery, served on a Common Good Bakery brioche bun with frites
DRINKS
Crowler
- 3 Pack Crowler Deal $26$26.00
Choose any combination of 3 Rare Bird beers in 32 ounce crowlers
- Blood Orange You Witty? Crowler$10.00
Witbier. A classic Belgian recipe with a juicy blood orange twist. Made with all local grains *Gluten Reduced* 6% ABV, 15 IBU
- Chuka As$10.00
New Zealand IPA. Motueka, Riwaka, and Waimea hops give citrus, guava, and stone fruit notes.So good it will make your heart Chuka As.*Gluten Reduced*
- El Guante Crowler$10.00
Mexican Lager. Extremely light and easy drinking. Made with a traditional Mexican Lager yeast and grain bill to give you an authentic south of the border beer. Salud! *Gluten Reduced*
- Homeschool Dropouts Crowler$10.00
Red Ale. A slightly hoppier version of your standard red or amber ale. Brewed with Red X malt, Cascade, Centennial, and Chinook hops. *gluten reduced
- Kushy Punch Crowler$10.00
American IPA. A delicious brew with a huge hop finish that will punch your taste buds. Equinox, Citra, Galaxy and Mosaic hops. Winner of the 2018 IPA Challenge! *Gluten Reduced*
- No Pressure Crowler$12.00
Imperial Stout. 2X TC Stout Challenge winner! Made with Higher Grounds French Roast coffee, chocolate, and a touch of vanilla*Gluten Reduced*
- Pseudo Sabro Crowler$10.00
Session IPA. Sabro hops and Kviek Hornindal yeast give this juicy IPA a fruity twist with notes of pineapple and citrus. 5% abv, 49 IBU,
- Puteketeke Pils Crowler$10.00
- Rosé The Riveter Crowler$10.00
Rose Blonde Ale. Brewed with raspberries and pomegranate to provide a crisp, fruity finish that's not too sweet. We can drink it! *Gluten Reduced* 5.8% ABV, 14 IBU.
- Scheisse Show Crowler$12.00
Double IPA. 8.9% Well balanced and double dry hopped with Amarillo, Citra and Mosaic. The initial bitterness gives way to a slightly sweet finish from local honey. A little something to ease the scheisse show of 2020. *Gluten Reduced*
- Tell It To My Tart Crowler$10.00
Cherry Gose. A kettle soured tart ale with a touch of pink Himalayan sea salt and fresh Montmorency and Balaton cherry juice from King Orchards *gluten reduced*
- Toasted Frenchie Crowler$12.00
Cinnamon Toast Crunch milk stout. Exactly what you're thinking... a nice warming cinnamon nose and sweet milk sugar mouthfeel balanced out by roasted malt flavor. Not gluten reduced due to using Cinnamon Toast Crunch. 5.8% ABV
- Vajaha Crowler$10.00
American Blonde Ale. Brewed with vanilla, Higher Grounds coffee, and hazelnuts. One of Tina's classics! *Gluten Reduced* 5.8% ABV 20 IBU
Growler (Only New Growlers Can Be Purchased Online)
- Blood Orange You Witty Growler$18.00
Witbier. A classic Belgian recipe with a juicy blood orange twist. Made with all local grains *Gluten Reduced* 6% ABV, 15 IBU
- Chuka As Growler$18.00
New Zealand IPA. Motueka, Riwaka, and Waimea hops give citrus, guava, and stone fruit notes.So good it will make your heart Chuka As.*Gluten Reduced*
- El Guante Growler$18.00
Mexican lager. Extremely light and easy drinking. Made with a traditional Mexican lager yeast and malt bill to give you an authentic south of the border beer. Salud! *Gluten Reduced*
- Homeschool Dropouts Growler$18.00
Red Ale. A slightly hoppier version of your standard red or amber ale. Brewed with Red X malt, Cascade, Centennial, and Chinook hops. *gluten reduced
- Kushy Punch Growler$18.00
American IPA/ A delicious brew with a huge hop finish that will punch your taste buds. Equinox, Citra, Galaxy and Mosaic hops. Winner of the 2018 IPA Challenge! *Gluten Reduced*
- No Pressure Growler$21.00
Imperial Stout. 2X TC Stout Challenge winner! Made with Higher Grounds French Roast coffee, chocolate, and a touch of vanilla *Gluten Reduced*
- Puteketeke Pils Growler$18.00
- Rosé The Riveter Growler$18.00
Rosé Blonde Ale. Brewed with raspberries and pomegranate to provide a crisp, fruity finish that's not too sweet. *gluten reduced*
- Scheisse Show Growler$20.00
Double IPA. 8.9% Well balanced and double dry hopped with Amarillo, Citra and Mosaic. The initial bitterness gives way to a slightly sweet finish from local honey. A little something to ease the scheisse show of 2020. *Gluten Reduced*
- Vajaha Growler$18.00
American Blonde. Brewed with vanilla beans, roasted coffee, and hazelnuts. One of Tina's classics. *Gluten Reduced*
Craft Cocktails Togo
- Coffee Martini
House made Cold Brew, Rare Bird Coffee Liqueur, Michigan Vodka
- Craft Cosmo
Our crafty take on a classic cosmo. Michigan made vodka, fresh lime juice, triple sec and cranberry
- Cran Orange Whiskey Sour
A delightful cold weather cocktail. Cranberry, orange, and lemon juice, whiskey, ginger beer and a little simple. The perfect balance of sweet and sour
- Crowler 32 Oz Huckleberry Lime Bird Claw$20.00
Rare Bird's very own Huckleberry Lime flavored hard seltzer
- Grapefruit Rose
Michigan Vodka, Grapefruit Juice, Rose Essence, Lime, Simple, and Champagne
- Margarita
Our famous margarita on tap, to-go. Made from scratch with fresh lime juice, Exotico Tequila Blanco, Triple Sec, and simple syrup. Have it straight up or add your favorite flavors! Choose up to 2 flavors. Pure fruit puree- no added sugar or artificial flavors
- Montana Mule
Michigan Whiskey, Northwood's Ginger Beer and fresh lime juice
- Old Fashioned
Kentucky Bourbon, splash of local cherry juice, orange bitters
- POG Bliss
Michigan vodka, real passionfruit, orange and guava juice, fresh basil, lime juice, simple syrup.
- Ranch Water 32 Oz$20.00
House infused pineapple jalapeño tequila, soda water, and a touch of lime juice
- Traverse 75
Our take on a French 75 with a Michigan twist: MI made Well Gin, lemon juice, simple and champagne
- Leaf Peeper
The epitome of fall flavors. Fresh Michigan apple cider, bourbon and ginger beer.
- Paloma$20.00
FOOD
Daily Specials
- Wing Wednesday Special$12.00
- D&B Sammie$14.00
4oz beef patty, creamy peanut butter, bacon, American cheese, lettuce, red onion, on a brioche bun. Served with french fries.
- Mac N Cheese Egg Rolls$10.00Out of stock
- Shio Ramen (Thursday Only)$10.00Out of stock
Our famous authentic shio style ramen made from scratch. Only available on Thursdays
- Fried Potstickers (2)$2.50Out of stock
Starters
- Chips N Salsa$5.00
Home made tortilla chips served with our mild red salsa. *Vegan and gluten free but fried in a shared fryer
- Fried Cheese Curds$11.00
Fresh Michigan cheese curds house battered with Great Lakes Potato Chips and deep fried for ooey gooey goodness
- Dirty Bird Fries$13.00
Cheese sauce, pickled jalapeños, bacon, and scallions. *Gluten free but fried in a shared fryer
- Pecorino Garlic Dusted Fries$10.00
Served with artichoke and white truffle dip. *Gluten free but fried in a shared fryer
- Small Pecorino Garlic Dusted Fries$7.00
Served with artichoke white truffle dip. *Gluten free but fried in a shared fryer
- Portobello Truffle Fries$11.00
Tempura fried portobello mushrooms tossed in white truffle oil and pecorino cheese. Served with garlic aioli. *Gluten free but fried in a shared fryer
- Hummus Board$12.00
House made roasted red pepper hummus topped with roasted red peppers. Served with house made tortilla chips and vegetables. *Vegan and gluten free but fried in a shared fryer
- Nachos$17.00
Pork belly, free range chicken, or black bean. House made tortilla chips, salsa verde, pickled cabbage, avocado cream, cheese sauce, cotija cheese, fresh jalapeños, and cilantro. *Gluten free but fried in a shared fryer
- Half Nacho$10.00
Our famous nachos but just a half order. *Gluten free but fried in a shared fryer
- Pretzel Sticks$10.00
3 soft pretzel sticks served with house made beer whole grain mustard and cheese sauce
- Smoked Trout Dip$12.00
Smoked Michigan trout with cream cheese base. Served with house made tortilla chips and veggies. *gluten free but chips share a fryer
- Wings$14.00
1 pound of fried chicken wings with your choice of sauce or rub. *Gluten free but fried in a shared fryer
- Small Plain Fries$5.00
- Large Plain Fries$9.00
Salads
- Side Salad$4.00
Spring Mix, cucumber, oven roasted tomatoes, and cabbage mix. *Gluten free and vegan dependent on dressing
- Beet Salad$13.00
Spring mix, house roasted and slightly pickled beets, red onions, spiced pipits, and house lemon ricotta cheese. Choice of dressing. *Gluten free
- Buddha Bowl$14.00
Quinoa, roasted red peppers, fresh greens, cucumbers, red onion, hummus and cotija cheese. Served with apple cider vinaigrette. *Gluten free and option to be vegan with no cheese and tahini vinaigrette
- Caesar Salad$13.00
Romaine, sourdough croutons, red onion, pecorino, and house made Caesar dressing. *Can be made gluten free with no croutons
- Cherry Chicken Salad$15.00
Spring mix, grilled chicken, dried cherries, toasted walnuts, and gorgonzola. Gluten free
- Cobb Salad$16.00
Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, hard boiled eggs, bacon, scallions, crumbled gorgonzola, marinated oven roasted tomato, and avocado. *Gluten free
Sandwiches and Burgers
- Banh Mi Sandwich$14.00
Michigan pork belly or fried chicken breast, Sriracha aioli, cilantro, radish, pickled cabbage, and quick pickles. Served on a toasted Common Good Bakery ciabatta roll. *Can be made gluten free if you choose pork as your protein
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich$14.00
Fried chicken breast, bleu cheese crumbles, bleu cheese dressing, Buffalo sauce and shredded celery, served on a Common Good Bakery brioche bun with frites
- Chipotle Black Bean Burger$15.00
Chipotle black bean patty, caramelized onion, lettuce, tomato, and avocado cream. Served on a Common Good Bakery brioche bun. Can be made gluten free and vegan
- Classic Burger$14.00
1/4 lb all natural beef, American cheese, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion, and garlic aioli. Served on a Common Good Bakery brioche bun with frites
- Curry Chicken Sandwich$14.00
Fried chicken breast, curry lime coleslaw, and spicy Rare Bird honey drizzle. Served on a Common Good Bakery brioche bun
- Lamb Burger$17.00
7 oz. NZ lamb, herbs, lemon ricotta, onion apple chutney, and spring mix. Cooked medium. Served on a Common Good Bakery brioche bun
- Pub Burger$17.00
1/2 lb Michigan beef, gorgonzola, bacon, crispy onions, BBQ, lettuce, tomato, and garlic aioli. Served on a Common Good Bakery brioche bun with frites
- Turkey Club Sandwich$15.00
Michigan turkey, cider cured bacon, Swiss cheese, garlic aioli, lettuce and tomato on Common Good Bakery whole wheat sourdough
- Vegan Burger$16.00
1/4 lb Impossible Burger, vegan cheddar, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion, and vegan mayo. Served on a bun with fries
Tacos
- Fried Avocado Tacos$14.00
Fried avocado, Sriracha mayo, pickled jalapeños, fresh radish, cotija cheese, and cilantro
- Blackened Mahi Tacos$14.00
Mahi Mahi, cabbage mix, mango jalapeño salsa, Sriracha aioli, fresh radish, and cilantro. *Gluten free but chips share a fryer
- Grilled Chicken Tacos$13.00
Grilled chicken, cotija cheese, diced white onion, house made salsa verde, garlic aioli, and cilantro. *Gluten free but chips share a fryer
- Korean Pork Belly Tacos$13.00
Seared Michigan pork belly, sweet and tangy Korean BBQ sauce, kimchi, and cucumbers. *Gluten free modification possible but chips share a fryer
Kids Menu
- Cheesy Fries$6.00
Large order of fries served with our house made cheese sauce
- Chips And Cheese Sauce$6.00
Home made tortilla chips served with our house made cheese sauce
- Kids Cheeseburger$8.00
1/4 all natural beef, plain with American cheese. Served with fries
- Kids Chicken Nuggets$8.00
Classic chicken nuggets served with fries. It's what the kids want!
- Kids Grilled Cheese$8.00
- Mac n Cheese$8.00
Just like mom makes. Served with fries.
- Apple Slices$3.00
Sauces
- Side of Ranch Dressing$1.50
- Side of White Truffle Dip$1.50
- Side of Apple Cider Vinaigrette$1.50
- Side of BBQ$1.50
- Side of Bleu Cheese Dressing$1.50
- Side of Buffalo Sauce$1.50
- Side of Cheese Sauce$1.50
- Side of Garlic Aioli$1.50
- Side of Salsa$1.50
- Side of Sriracha Aioli$1.50
- Side of Tahini Vineigarette$1.50
- Side of Avocado Crema$1.50
Sunday | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Monday | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Tuesday | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Wednesday | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Thursday | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Friday | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
Saturday | 12:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
A place for options for all. Not only do we brew our own award winning beer but have taps from all around the world. We also have wine, cider and liquor including our popular house made cocktails on tap. Feeling hungry? Our menu offers an eclectic mix of pub favorites with a worldly twist made from scratch
229 Lake Ave, Traverse City, MI 49684