Rare Bird Brewpub Menu

229 Lake Ave, Traverse City, MI 49684
  • Crowler

    • 3 Pack Crowler Deal $26

      Choose any combination of 3 Rare Bird beers in 32 ounce crowlers
      $26.00
    • Blood Orange You Witty? Crowler

      Witbier. A classic Belgian recipe with a juicy blood orange twist. Made with all local grains *Gluten Reduced* 6% ABV, 15 IBU
      $10.00
    • Chuka As

      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*
      $10.00
    • El Guante Crowler

      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*
      $10.00
    • Homeschool Dropouts Crowler

      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
      $10.00
    • Kushy Punch Crowler

      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*
      $10.00
    • Little Birdy Crowler

      Our first Short's Brewing Company collaboration! Light and crushable but loaded with Citra, Amarillo, Simcoe and Mosaic hops *Gluten Reduced* 4.5% ABV
      $10.00
    • No Pressure Crowler

      Imperial Stout. 2X TC Stout Challenge winner! Made with Higher Grounds French Roast coffee, chocolate, and a touch of vanilla*Gluten Reduced*
      $12.00
    • Puteketeke Pils Crowler

      $10.00
    • Rosé The Riveter Crowler

      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.
      $10.00
    • Scheisse Show Crowler

      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*
      $12.00
    • Tell It To My Tart Crowler

      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*
      $10.00
    • Toasted Frenchie Crowler

      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
      $12.00
    • Vajaha Crowler

      American Blonde Ale. Brewed with vanilla, Higher Grounds coffee, and hazelnuts. One of Tina's classics! *Gluten Reduced* 5.8% ABV 20 IBU
      $10.00
  • Growler (Only New Growlers Can Be Purchased Online)

    • Blood Orange You Witty Growler

      Witbier. A classic Belgian recipe with a juicy blood orange twist. Made with all local grains *Gluten Reduced* 6% ABV, 15 IBU
      $18.00
    • Chuka As Growler

      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*
      $18.00
    • El Guante Growler

      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*
      $18.00
    • Homeschool Dropouts Growler

      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
      $18.00
    • Kushy Punch Growler

      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*
      $18.00
    • Little Birdy Growler

      Our first Short's Brewing Company collaboration! Light and crushable but loaded with Citra, Amarillo, Simcoe and Mosaic hops *Gluten Reduced* 4.5% ABV
      $18.00
    • No Pressure Growler

      Imperial Stout. 2X TC Stout Challenge winner! Made with Higher Grounds French Roast coffee, chocolate, and a touch of vanilla *Gluten Reduced*
      $21.00
    • Puteketeke Pils Growler

      $18.00
    • Rosé The Riveter Growler

      Rosé Blonde Ale. Brewed with raspberries and pomegranate to provide a crisp, fruity finish that's not too sweet. *gluten reduced*
      $18.00
    • Scheisse Show Growler

      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*
      $20.00
    • Tell It To My Tart Growler

      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*
      $18.00
    • Vajaha Growler

      American Blonde. Brewed with vanilla beans, roasted coffee, and hazelnuts. One of Tina's classics. *Gluten Reduced*
      $18.00
    • Toasted Frenchie Growler

      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
      $21.00
  • Craft Cocktails Togo

    • Coffee Martini

      House made Cold Brew, Rare Bird Coffee Liqueur, Michigan Vodka
      $20.00
    • Craft Cosmo

      Our crafty take on a classic cosmo. Michigan made vodka, fresh lime juice, triple sec and cranberry
      $20.00
    • 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
      $20.00
    • Crowler 32 Oz Huckleberry Lime Bird Claw

      Rare Bird's very own Huckleberry Lime flavored hard seltzer
      $20.00
    • Grapefruit Rose

      Michigan Vodka, Grapefruit Juice, Rose Essence, Lime, Simple, and Champagne
      $20.00
    • Montana Mule

      Michigan Whiskey, Northwood's Ginger Beer and fresh lime juice
      $20.00
    • Old Fashioned

      Kentucky Bourbon, splash of local cherry juice, orange bitters
      $20.00
    • Ranch Water 32 Oz

      House infused pineapple jalapeño tequila, soda water, and a touch of lime juice
      $20.00
    • Traverse 75

      Our take on a French 75 with a Michigan twist: MI made Well Gin, lemon juice, simple and champagne
      $20.00
    • Leaf Peeper

      The epitome of fall flavors. Fresh Michigan apple cider, bourbon and ginger beer.
      $20.00
  • Daily Specials

    • Mother Clucker

      $14.00
    • Shio Ramen (Thursday Only)

      Our famous authentic shio style ramen made from scratch. Only available on Thursdays
      $10.00
    • Wing Wednesday Special

      $12.00
    • Cauliflower "Wings"

      $12.00
  • Starters

    • Chips N Salsa

      Home made tortilla chips served with our mild red salsa. *Vegan and gluten free but fried in a shared fryer
      $5.00
    • Fried Cheese Curds

      Fresh Michigan cheese curds house battered with Great Lakes Potato Chips and deep fried for ooey gooey goodness
      $11.00
    • Dirty Bird Fries

      Cheese sauce, pickled jalapeños, bacon, and scallions. *Gluten free but fried in a shared fryer
      $13.00
    • Pecorino Garlic Dusted Fries

      Served with artichoke and white truffle dip. *Gluten free but fried in a shared fryer
      $10.00
    • Small Pecorino Garlic Dusted Fries

      Served with artichoke white truffle dip. *Gluten free but fried in a shared fryer
      $7.00
    • Portobello Truffle Fries

      Tempura fried portobello mushrooms tossed in white truffle oil and pecorino cheese. Served with garlic aioli. *Gluten free but fried in a shared fryer
      $11.00
    • Hummus Board

      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
      $12.00
    • Nachos

      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
      $17.00
    • Half Nacho

      Our famous nachos but just a half order. *Gluten free but fried in a shared fryer
      $10.00
    • Pretzel Sticks

      3 soft pretzel sticks served with house made beer whole grain mustard and cheese sauce
      $10.00
    • Smoked Trout Dip

      Smoked Michigan trout with cream cheese base. Served with house made tortilla chips and veggies. *gluten free but chips share a fryer
      $12.00
    • Wings

      1 pound of fried chicken wings with your choice of sauce or rub. *Gluten free but fried in a shared fryer
      $14.00
    • Small Plain Fries

      $5.00
    • Large Plain Fries

      $9.00
  • Salads

    • Side Salad

      Spring Mix, cucumber, oven roasted tomatoes, and cabbage mix. *Gluten free and vegan dependent on dressing
      $4.00
    • Beet Salad

      Spring mix, house roasted and slightly pickled beets, red onions, spiced pipits, and house lemon ricotta cheese. Choice of dressing. *Gluten free
      $13.00
    • Buddha Bowl

      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
      $14.00
    • Caesar Salad

      Romaine, sourdough croutons, red onion, pecorino, and house made Caesar dressing. *Can be made gluten free with no croutons
      $13.00
    • Cherry Chicken Salad

      Spring mix, grilled chicken, dried cherries, toasted walnuts, and gorgonzola. Gluten free
      $15.00
    • Cobb Salad

      Grilled chicken, romaine lettuce, hard boiled eggs, bacon, scallions, crumbled gorgonzola, marinated oven roasted tomato, and avocado. *Gluten free
      $16.00
  • Sandwiches and Burgers

    • Banh Mi Sandwich

      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
      $14.00
    • Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

      Fried chicken breast, bleu cheese crumbles, bleu cheese dressing, Buffalo sauce and shredded celery, served on a Common Good Bakery brioche bun with frites
      $14.00
    • Chipotle Black Bean Burger

      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
      $15.00
    • Classic Burger

      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
      $14.00
    • Curry Chicken Sandwich

      Fried chicken breast, curry lime coleslaw, and spicy Rare Bird honey drizzle. Served on a Common Good Bakery brioche bun
      $14.00
    • Lamb Burger

      7 oz. NZ lamb, herbs, lemon ricotta, onion apple chutney, and spring mix. Cooked medium. Served on a Common Good Bakery brioche bun
      $17.00
    • Pub Burger

      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
      $17.00
    • Turkey Club Sandwich

      Michigan turkey, cider cured bacon, Swiss cheese, garlic aioli, lettuce and tomato on Common Good Bakery whole wheat sourdough
      $15.00
    • Vegan Burger

      1/4 lb Impossible Burger, vegan cheddar, pickles, lettuce, tomato, onion, and vegan mayo. Served on a bun with fries
      $16.00
  • Tacos

    • Fried Avocado Tacos

      Fried avocado, Sriracha mayo, pickled jalapeños, fresh radish, cotija cheese, and cilantro
      $14.00
    • Blackened Mahi Tacos

      Mahi Mahi, cabbage mix, mango jalapeño salsa, Sriracha aioli, fresh radish, and cilantro. *Gluten free but chips share a fryer
      $14.00
    • Grilled Chicken Tacos

      Grilled chicken, cotija cheese, diced white onion, house made salsa verde, garlic aioli, and cilantro. *Gluten free but chips share a fryer
      $13.00
    • Korean Pork Belly Tacos

      Seared Michigan pork belly, sweet and tangy Korean BBQ sauce, kimchi, and cucumbers. *Gluten free modification possible but chips share a fryer
      $13.00
  • Kids Menu

    • Cheesy Fries

      Large order of fries served with our house made cheese sauce
      $6.00
    • Chips And Cheese Sauce

      Home made tortilla chips served with our house made cheese sauce
      $6.00
    • Kids Cheeseburger

      1/4 all natural beef, plain with American cheese. Served with fries
      $8.00
    • Kids Chicken Nuggets

      Classic chicken nuggets served with fries. It's what the kids want!
      $8.00
    • Kids Grilled Cheese

      $8.00
    • Mac N Cheese

      Just like mom makes. Served with fries.
      $8.00
    • 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

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