Bode’s Corned Beef House, the Main Street diner many Plymouth residents treat like an institution, is slated to swing its doors back open next Monday, March 2, under new ownership. The comeback follows a short but painful break for regulars after the restaurant shut down in December when the building changed hands.
The return was announced in a brief post on the restaurant’s Facebook page yesterday. As reported by the Detroit Free Press, the new operators said they plan to reopen on March 2, though they offered few specifics beyond that date.
Forced December Closure And Staff Impact
Bode’s announced in mid-December that it would close after the building housing the diner was sold, a move that left longtime employees and regulars scrambling. Coverage of the shutdown outlined how the sale triggered the closure, while local TV station WXYZ Detroit reported on a December fundraiser organized to help support staff.
Menu And Location
The restaurant is best known for its corned beef sandwiches, including the Reuben and the “Box Car,” along with a popular Friday fish fry. Its website lists the address as 280 N Main St in downtown Plymouth, and the business’s online listings highlight sample hours, menu favorites, and contact information for the spot.
Details Still Thin
The Facebook post did not spell out plans for staffing, operating hours, or a formal grand-opening event, a lack of detail also noted by the Detroit Free Press. For now, former staff and loyal patrons are in wait-and-see mode to find out whether the reopening will bring back the diner’s traditional menu and hours…