Where is that place that they have the peanuts on the floor?

May 9, 2014

[Vendome]

Bingo!!!

That place is awesome!

Haven’t been in about three years.

[dfwgator]

Texas Roadhouse.

[null and void]

You must live in a really upscale area if your local Five Guys serve steak.

Very upscale. They even pre-chew it for you!

[Slump Tester]

Sounds like The Peanut Barrel to me.

[ADemocratNoMore]

Lots of places chant nonsense because the act of singing Happy Birthday means they have to pay a royalty, failure to do so will get them sued.

[Caipirabob]

I have to vote for Texas Roadhouse, too. Awesome food. Why not try it out if you’re not sure, the worst you’ll get is an excellent experience.

[Politicalmom]

Texas Roadhouse. Best salads, great steaks.

[Gene Eric]

>> Peanuts, steak and beer.

If you Mich Ultra, that would be one diabetic friendly meal.

[ExGeeEye]

Around here (Grand Rapids, MI) that’s the Texas Roadhouse, or as the seven year old says, “we’re going to Texas!”

[opbuzz]

Texas Roadhouse.

5 Guys doesn’t do steak, but good burgers.

[x1stcav]

Uh, Mom’s in Westwood Village CA about 1965?

[Inspectorette]

Roadhouse 101,Lincoln City,Oregon.

[a fool in paradise]

I don’t know of a chain like that. Years ago I ate at a place I think called Dixie’s Roadhouse that I think was a chain but it may have moved out of my city.

I don’t recall if they had peanuts but it would’ve fit in.

MANY years ago Pat & Pete’s Blues Burger downtown had that (plus live music).

[a fool in paradise]

I also remembered there were some birthdays that night. That's because the entire staff started clapping their hands and chanting nonsense. That was a bit irritating but it goes on in most of the restaurants these days so I shan't hold that against them.

Blame Warner Brothers. They claim to still own "Happy Birthday To You" for the next 15+ years (100 year copyright) even though the song lyrics and melody ("Good Morning To You") are older than that. So places have to substitute "their own song".

[Fire_on_High]

Logan’s

[SamAdams76]

Found one in Waterbury, CT. Right off I-84.

Place was packed. About an hour wait for the table. But got to eat about a pound of peanuts while waiting, and they allow you to - no, they encourage you - to just toss the shells to the floor!

I like this place.

Thick, juicy steaks. Huge mugs of beer. Even at the table, they gave you a pail of peanuts.

The only thing I don't like about it is that if it is somebody's birthday near you, the entire staff crowds around clapping their hands and doing all kinds of nonsense.

[Daffynition]

Five Guys, purveyors of poor quality burgers, has a peanut shell on the floor policy.

Even the peanuts are fair to poor

OTOH, Oliver's Taverene, Essex, CT does the shells-on-the-floor. Decent sandwiches, very casual,friendly staff.

[truth_seeker]

Handlebar Saloon, Santa Ana, California - early 1970s

This is no sh!te, they had 10 cent beers until 10 pm, and free peanuts.

So we stocked up a few extra beers under our chairs.

[lihvacrmike7]

i remember when ground round did that.. there’s still a location left here on long island, ny out in shirley. also, theres a bunch of local/regional steakhouses in diff parts of texas that do the peanut thing still. but texas roadhouse is the giant chain that is known for it. as for good steak . theres a local family owned chain here on LI called J&Rs. they have hands down the best steak around. better than steak from premo restaurants. the dinner service is always packed and sorta chaotic. but when you get that steak, the quality is unbelievable. would really like to know their supplier. only other steak i had better than this was 90 day dry aged porterhouse from old stove pub in Sagonaponack, ny - $65 ala carte .... 3 course porterhouse steak dinner special at j&r’s -25.99.. done rambling now...lol just crazy to compare differences in quality in the restaurant world

[Larry Lucido]

It’s not Ruth Chris. They gave me dirty looks when I did that.