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Karl's Cabin is an American casual dining restaurant located in Plymouth, Michigan. It is an independent establishment owned and operated by the Poulos family. Karl's Cabin is the only full-service restaurant in Salem Township, as well as the oldest log cabin restaurant in southeast Michigan.

Karl's Cabin was established in 1982 by Karl and Sophia Poulos. It however, has a long and varied history before it became Karl's Cabin.

In 1945, farmer Alex Rusceak and his wife, Katie, built and established Rusceak’s Rustic Tavern on farmland in Salem Township, Michigan. It catered to the local farmers on horseback, travelers and local town-folk heading west on scenic North Territorial Road. But soon after its completion, George passed away; leaving Katie to run the roadhouse.

The tavern became a popular stop for traveling musicians looking to make it big on the country circuit - once playing host to a then young singer named Johnny Cash. Throughout the years, though, the tavern earned somewhat of a hard-nosed reputation. It had become home to rowdy patrons who would drink and dance into the night, and arguments were routinely settled by bar clearing brawls. Much like the saloon owners of the Old West, Katie resorted to keeping a shotgun behind the bar to enforce the peace; all the while faithfully serving up cold beer and good times until her retirement - finally selling the tavern in the late 1960's.

The roadhouse then came to be known as Hefner's Hideaway. It served up a raucous brand of rock and roll, billiards and fisticuffs. Notorious for its after-hours operations, illegal gambling and disorderly clientele, community leaders along with the police stepped in to shut it down. Soon after re-opening as The Stockyard, an upscale dining establishment, the restaurant finally shut its doors and remained closed for years.

While searching for a location to open a new restaurant, Karl Poulos discovered the abandoned log cabin and decided to make it his own. With his wife, Sophia, and their two sons, Karl went on to open Karl's Family Restaurant in the fall of 1982. Karl ran the kitchen, creating delicious meals, and charming Sophia greeted guests at the front door.

The business has grown and expanded since then, opening a dedicated banquet room, additional inside seating, and a garden patio.

The restaurant specializes in fresh meat and seafood. It has an extensive selection of wine and beer, with an emphasis on local brewers.