The Barrel

Review №1

Rating: 5

Date: a day ago

Review №2

Rating: 1

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №3

Rating: 5

Loved it. Food, service, everything was great. Will visit again.

Date: 3 weeks ago

Review №4

Rating: 5

What a great find! Tonight was our first visit and certainly will not be our last. I had an amazing Ribeye that was cooked perfectly, and my wife had an incredible Scallop dinner. Setting is great, service was perfect, and even the dessert was great. I think we may have found our new favorite restaurant.

Date: a month ago

Review №5

Rating: 3

Won t answer the damn phone.

Date: a month ago

Review №6

Rating: 5

Its one of my favorite spots to eat. Blake is one of the greatest bartenders ever. Morgans staff is top-notch, and the food is fantastic.

Date: a month ago

Review №7

Rating: 5

My wife and I found this restaurant to be excellent in every way. Great service, Creative drinks as well as an extensive whiskey list. Fun and tasty appetizers. Fresh, tasty, well-seasoned, well-presented food. So, my review will merely mention the food and drink highlights, knowing that service was top notch all the way. We tried two of their signature drinks Resting Peach Face and Show Me Yours. Loved them both for being creative yet not forced weird. All of the food was also excellent. Barrel Meatballs were well prepared, nicely seasoned and not swimming in sauce like so many places. The crab cake was real crab and nice breading but no oil taste or fishiness at all. Served on a sauce with an additional sauce on the side. One of the best crab cakes we have ever had. Goat Cheese Salad was crisp, nicely dressed and generous on the goat cheese. Texas Goat Cheese Grits were firm and not runny grits with the cheese mixed nicely throughout so every taste was full of flavor. For desert we split the vanilla bean crème brulee, which was caramelized on top to perfection and bursting with vanilla flavor. This restaurant has all the makings of becoming a special occasion place, as well as a night out when we just want great food. Tip: take advantage of the happy hour drink specials.

Date: a month ago

Review №8

Rating: 5

We had an exclusive meal and our server was very attentive. Try the boar chop, if they still have it. The restaurant environment is comfortable and not so loud that you have difficulty with conversation, like many places.

Date: a month ago

Review №9

Rating: 5

Always a go to.

Date: a month ago

Review №10

Rating: 1

Ong the most expensive food a man in his early 20s can go to to buy a quick dinner. Cost me a literal arm as I couldnt afford the meal and they cut it off right at the table as the form of payment. Im desperately looking for a left arm now. Please anyone help a poor soul. I can be found in the alley behind the restaurant from 9-11 p.m. everyday. Atmosphere was to die for....literally

Date: a month ago

Review №11

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №12

Rating: 5

We have never had a bad experience here! ALL of the servers, hosts and bar staff are amazing, the food is incredible, cocktails are excellent and the atmosphere is top notch! Tonight, one of my very best friends lost her grandmothers ring, and Audrey was willing to stop in the middle of the busiest night of the week and look, ask staff, etc SO thoroughly and call us back, answer our multiple calls to report findings. I cant stress enough that this staff goes above and beyond for their patrons. Dont hesitate, this experience is worth every cent.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №13

Rating: 4

Date: 2 months ago

Review №14

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №15

Rating: 5

Date: 2 months ago

Review №16

Rating: 2

I have given this place over a dozen visits. Each time it gets worse. The service has taken a dive? Management needs to figure this out. Order was completely messed up with no appology? Server was nowhere to be found. Very disappointing considering the premium price we paid. Will not return

Date: 2 months ago

Review №17

Rating: 5

Creative cocktails and fantastic food.

Date: 2 months ago

Review №18

Rating: 5

First time here. It popped up on my facebook feed yesterday and today I was in the area so here I am. What a gem of a place. Nice sized bar, not big but not too small. Fantastic whiskey wall. I had the goat cheese salad with sliced steak and I ve found a new favorite salad. I haven t had (and I have been searching) warm pecan crusted goat cheese in a very long time. I kinda want to order another one . The other reason I ll keep coming back is that the bartender, Mike, made me the best espresso martini I ve ever had out without giving direction. I m not picky, I just know what I like and Mike read my mind! I never really ask what the specials are. I did read that it was happy hour but I didn t really ask what that entailed. Let s just say, the happy hour is one of the best I ve ever stumbled upon. Can t wait to come back and bring some friends!

Date: 3 months ago

Review №19

Rating: 5

Our mixologist Halee (In the Speakeasy) was clutch and on point with our drinks. The meal was great and came out fast.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №20

Rating: 5

Service was ok, the appetizer was cold. The Chicken Fried Prime NY Steak was way too salty. I had to throw it away, and the potatoes were ok. The tomahawk was perfect in taste and how it was cooked but was barely warm. For the price, it should have been better. This place has potential, and I hope it can grow. Update: Im glad to see this place grow and is now our favorite spot for drinks and a good dinner.

Date: 4 months ago

Review №21

Rating: 5

Very accommodating staff - good food - good value.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №22

Rating: 5

Impeccable service! Food and beverages were delicious. We had a large group (14), and we were served quickly, every order was correct and our server made each one of us feel special. Hats off to The Barrel! Definitely returning.

Date: 5 months ago

Review №23

Rating: 5

We just had our anniversary dinner here and everything was phenomenal!

Date: 5 months ago

Review №24

Rating: 5

My husband made reservations for my birthday but they had a difficult time finding it and didnt seem to expect our party of five. Once we were seated the service was excellent and the food/drinks were outstanding! The atmosphere was fun and not noisy - a definite plus! Im looking forward to going back.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №25

Rating: 5

Date: 6 months ago

Review №26

Rating: 5

The cocktails were excellent. The food was delicious and the service and atmosphere were awesome. Highly recommend.

Date: 6 months ago

Review №27

Rating: 2

Date: 6 months ago

Review №28

Rating: 5

Nice and cozy place in Denton. Food is average but the ambience and service are amazing

Date: 6 months ago

Review №29

Rating: 5

Our server Raquel Y was such a joy and a professional server. Very personable and very attentive, explained items and was just a pleasure. The food was fabulous! The Speak Easy and the craft drinks were delectable!! Amazing concoctions all of them were perfection! Bartenders were so great a really fun place to hang out in!

Date: 7 months ago

Review №30

Rating: 2

Soooo I was really enjoying myself and my company at the end of the bar, despite servers, continually bumping my chair, which yes I could have not sat at the end of the bar, but don t put chairs where they can be bumped or are in the middle of traffic However, the staff was friendly, but the main thing that bothered me is the picture I m about to post I m not 100% sure if they were marrying bottles or What was going on but they filled 6 bottles of Jimador tequila (I think) from a bucket and 3-4 bottles of another orange liquor but what I know is that this is usually illegal and made me rather Uncomfortable and made me question the establishment since they did it right in front of us at the bar I ve had people tell me I should report this please explain.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №31

Rating: 3

Food and service was excellent. However the bench seating at almost every table is much too low which makes the dinning experience unpleasant. In order to be comfortable we had to sit at a high top in the bar. Which would deter us from being regular customers.

Date: 7 months ago

Review №32

Rating: 5

Amazing!! Have been here multiple times now. They have an amazing happy hour and delicious cocktails, beautiful decor and atmosphere! Everything I have tried has been excellent and love the variety and unique items they offer on their menu. Absolutely nothing like it in the area

Date: 8 months ago

Review №33

Rating: 3

They took a long time!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №34

Rating: 5

Date: 8 months ago

Review №35

Rating: 5

We came here for my birthday dinner as a party of 5. From the moment we walked in it was so celebratory. They decorated the table, a hand written note saying happy birthday, a champagne toast for the table along with a super fun birthday dessert. I felt so special! My family came in from Michigan to celebrate with us and couldn t say enough wonderful things about our meal. We all had filet and it was perfect! Our waiter was fun, kind, knowledgeable and very attentive. The manager came by several times to make sure all was great. We will certainly be back and continue to support our neighbors In Bartonville.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №36

Rating: 5

Emily and Nickel were awesome! Why? We had to wait for our table, she graciously offered to show us the speakeasy to have drinks.... after mentioning our reasons for celebrating at The Barrel, we were treated to procecco... which was amazing. Nickel was informative, attentive, and cordial . Food was on point and would go back in a heartbeat.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №37

Rating: 5

My wife and I have a date night here every few months and it never disappoints. Id also recommend their wine tasting pre-set dinners if youre feeling adventurous.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №38

Rating: 5

Friendly staff, clean restaurant. The Seabass & Salmon were

Date: 8 months ago

Review №39

Rating: 5

This is the best restaurant I have ever been to in my entire life! Jenna Claire Reagan and Anaiyah were so welcoming and provided the best service ever. I have been to 25 countries and no service has ever compared to what I got here. I will be a regular from now on!!! Jenna s strawberry specialty martini is amazing and was rated a 5 Michelin star drink. I love it here.

Date: 8 months ago

Review №40

Rating: 5

I ve been a few times now and every experience has been great! The drinks are great, the environment is great, and the prices are awesome. I ve always felt so welcomed here and can t wait to come back!

Date: 8 months ago

Review №41

Rating: 5

Amazing drinks and food! The customer service was equally amazing. Was certainly a wonderful girls night out.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №42

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №43

Rating: 5

We went after dinner time and sat at the bar, so no reviews on food but we will definitely be back to try. They had a small menu, which I love, since you know they can do everything right. Jenna, the mixologist, was on fire. She is the best bartender Ive had in a long time. They make their own bitters, simple syrups and purees and the cocktails are a work of art. They even flambay the fruit twists to release all the oils. We had a tequila that we cant find anywhere. It was ladies night and I got a $40 glass of cab for half off. We are so coming back to this place!

Date: 9 months ago

Review №44

Rating: 5

Date: 9 months ago

Review №45

Rating: 5

Had a great night. Our server Ali S had great suggestions. This was our first time and we will definitely be back.

Date: 9 months ago

Review №46

Rating: 5

Stellar service and top Notch food. We had the ribeye and the fish dish ! Amazing and top notch service. Can t wait to go back again! We are from the town of Bartonville and so proud to have this supremely gourmet establishment in our midst. Easy to spend $100+ here but it s worth it. Plenty of options to keep it under $50 also.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №47

Rating: 5

Went here for a celebration dinner and the restaurant went above and beyond for me. I was greeted by a sweet welcome card along with fireworks at dessert . The cocktail/wine menu rotates every season and had some extremely unique and tasty choices. The food overall was incredible and went above your typical steakhouse fare. I couldnt recommend this restaurant enough for anyone in the area who is looking for a nice date night.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №48

Rating: 5

To the entire team at The Barrel you made our daughters rehersal dinner super special! From the vibe, to decor, the food, the drinks and service was amazing. Thank you

Date: 10 months ago

Review №49

Rating: 4

second time at The Barrel and everything was pretty good but not great. we were going to get oysters but they wanted $4+ each which was a bit too much for us so we started with drinks (bulleit rye old fashioned and a whiskey stick), which were fantastic, and a crab cake that was good but not really noteworthy. on to the main. we ordered their 40oz tomahawk ($180) for two but they were out so settled for the porterhouse ($130). still not a bad cut of meat. the strip portion was cooked quite well however most of the filet was overcooked, but this can happen with larger steaks if youre not careful. wine selection is eclectic and from what ive had is pretty good and priced well. i was not disappointed in the Chateau La Nerthe Rouge at $141 a bottle. fyi, there are more reasonably priced options that are still fantastic wines but this was a birthday dinner so we were spurging. ended the meal with a white chocolate bread pudding that was fantastic. we also took home some carrot cake which was equally good for breakfast the next morning. all in the meal was ~$330 plus tip for the two of us. not something we will do daily or even weekly but its nice to have a local place thats not super pretentious but still has good food. we will be back but probably wont do another big steak. also, thursday is ladies night with a selection of half priced drinks and half priced wines by the glass for the ladies. while we were there both the bar and the dining room were consistently full and most were women. Parking: theres plenty of parking in the office park but you may end up parking a bit of a walk from the front door.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №50

Rating: 5

Totally loved this place. Great wine choices and very nice menu.

Date: 10 months ago

Review №51

Rating: 5

Garrison is the best! If you can get him as a server, I recommend! Took care of us the whole night and even made it special for my birthday

Date: 11 months ago

Review №52

Rating: 5

Date: 11 months ago

Review №53

Rating: 5

This restaurant is tucked away in down town Bartonville. It was worth the find. Very nice setting for a quiet dinner with your date. We set outside. The food was excellent. The prices here are reasonable. The service was very good.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №54

Rating: 1

Service was horrible. Food was mediocre. Bill was $250+ for 4 people (appetizers, cocktails, wine, entrees) - and worth about $100. Cocktails at the start took 20+ minutes to arrive. First entree arrived at the table 30 minutes before the others. No steak knives for steaks. Desserts offered before entrees arrived. Water wasn t refilled. No forks for desserts. Just a complete mess! Really want to love this place, but the service is so bad it s hard to spend this much on food.

Date: 11 months ago

Review №55

Rating: 5

A hidden gem off 407, very unpretentious yet superb!

Date: a year ago

Review №56

Rating: 5

1st time here. Excellent service, drinks, and food. Had the tenderloin, excellent. Tried a couple of different margaritas, the No Trousers and a Big Betty (?) I think was the name. Both great!

Date: a year ago

Review №57

Rating: 5

Awesome date night with friends at The Barrel. The whole experience was top notch and what I look for in a good restaurant. We started at the bar and enjoyed several well executed drinks by Blake who is also a manager. He truly has great skills. Highlights include stamped ice blocks in the old fashioned and details like burnt rosemary or the ice chips in my Martini. Appetizers were awesome. Bacon wrapped quail, salmon cream cheese wontons, and meatballs were all great. My wife had the pork chop I wanted which came with goat cheese grits. I had a filet which was well executed with mashed potatoes and asparagus. Not pictured were two great deserts. The finishing touch was the espresso Martini. Very good and light. You would think you were drinking a nitro cold brew, very dangerous. I will be back for lunch, drinks at the bar, and definitely dinner again! Second visit was equally as amazing. We were allowed into the Cork Club speakeasy through the kitchen. Swanky atmosphere. Same great drinks and food.

Date: a year ago

Review №58

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №59

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №60

Rating: 5

We for sure found our new spot. Right outside our neighborhood. Wait staff was on point, the manager was amazing, and happy hour is the best Ive seen. Food was outstanding. And for those who are bourbon fans, you should try this place.

Date: a year ago

Review №61

Rating: 5

Wonderful time at The Barrel. Drinks are great and the staff is wonderful.

Date: a year ago

Review №62

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №63

Rating: 5

WOW. WOW. WOW. Went in with neutral expectations as a newer restaurant. Was totally blown away with the service, food, cocktails, & atmosphere. Will definitely be back!! **Pork chop & that s what she said is worth every penny!

Date: a year ago

Review №64

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №65

Rating: 5

High-end vibe with great prices. Burger was great. They have lots of high-end whiskey as well Food : 5/5

Date: a year ago

Review №66

Rating: 5

Great smoked old fashion and chicken fried steak! Dont let the wine bar vibe fool you great food and other drinks.

Date: a year ago

Review №67

Rating: 1

Dont normally leave negative reviews but wanted to share our experience in the event it helps anyone else. Our apps arrived before our drinks (15 mins after we sat) - as did the table next to ours. Apps/entrees did not seem fresh or worth the price - maybe because Im spoiled by my wifes cooking. They ran out of 1 of 2 cabernets (by the glass) that we ordered. We were very excited to try this place, and they could have just had an off night, but we wont be giving them a second chance. And by the responses to their negative reviews here, I dont think care...

Date: a year ago

Review №68

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №69

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №70

Rating: 5

Great drinks, service, appetizers, and the goat cheese salad with steak was fantastic!

Date: a year ago

Review №71

Rating: 5

Great drinks. Wonderful food. Good happy hour specials. $10 burgers and $5 martinis on Mondays. Best filet Ive ever had.

Date: a year ago

Review №72

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №73

Rating: 5

Hidden gem in Bartonville has been found! Excellent service, delicious food, unique beverages, great environment. It has it all!! Bon Appétit, friends!

Date: a year ago

Review №74

Rating: 4

Had the steak stir rice. Ok but would be better with a honey soy type sauce. Husband had steak said was good. Sister and brother-in law had red fish and they liked it. Could be more considerate on the wine pouring!

Date: a year ago

Review №75

Rating: 3

Drinks are fantastic, but food is meh.

Date: a year ago

Review №76

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №77

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №78

Rating: 5

I attended a large gathering here. It was noisy (so 4/5 stars) but the happy hour $10 burger was TO DIE FOR, the beer was cold, and the entertainer (born in Boston, raised in Greece) was very, very enjoyable - as a mother, I wanted him to stop chewing gum as he sang, but I could hardly pay attention to the party as he sang Claptons Wonderful Tonight...sigh

Date: a year ago

Review №79

Rating: 4

Depending on the time of day and day of week, seating may be an issue. Staff is friendly and one of the barmen stood out for innovation in cocktails.he also made us a very good, off-menu Irish coffee. Management or front of house management doesnt circulate much, the times we were there they seemed to sit with specific tables that they may be acquainted with. On our first visit, food was reasonable and we were all delighted by our cocktails. The black forest gateau was a rare desert find. On our second visit, I made a common mistake of ordering the charcuterie board. That was sadly not worth the money. The artisanal cheese was most definitely nothing better than over-the-counter cheddar and one other, forgettable but similarly uninspiring, white cheese. My complaint to the server was acknowledged, but nothing came of it. Im not sure my disappointment was communicated to anyone else in the serving area. And as I mentioned, Boone came by to check on food quality or whether we were satisfied. Not been back since, not sure when well give them another try.

Date: a year ago

Review №80

Rating: 5

Surprisingly upscale place tucked away in Bartonville. They nail everything, so it s a top pick of ours for a date night. On the pricier side for sure, but worth it for the occasional splurge. The dishes are fresh, flavorful, and creative. Drinks and desserts are great too!

Date: a year ago

Review №81

Rating: 5

Loved everything about the barrel. Great food, great drinks, great service and great music! Tuesday they have a musician!

Date: a year ago

Review №82

Rating: 5

Thanks to Reagan for fantastic service and an enjoyable evening.

Date: a year ago

Review №83

Rating: 5

Great food, great drink and great people

Date: a year ago

Review №84

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №85

Rating: 5

They didnt have the reservation I had made for our anniversary dinner, but quickly made some accommodations. Nice craft cocktails. Quail wrapped in bacon was delish.

Date: a year ago

Review №86

Rating: 1

I got severe food poisoning from eating here. I was sick for a week and my first ever mothers day was ruined. I highly recommend eating somewhere else unless you enjoy food poisoning.

Date: a year ago

Review №87

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №88

Rating: 4

It was very crowded so things were slow. The Blackend Redfish was good, service was good. Bread pudding was Wanted the Smores Chessecake however it wasnt on the menu anymore Food : 4/5

Date: a year ago

Review №89

Rating: 5

Went here for date night. Excellent service and food. Cocktails were creative and delicious. Highly recommend the meatball appetizer, truffle fries, and lemon cake.

Date: a year ago

Review №90

Rating: 5

Fantastic service ! Menu has several great options including several specialty drinks. Margaritas are great - recommend the No trousers - sweet and spicy margarita. Great happy hour specials. Patio is awesome with a nice view of the creek. Highly recommended!

Date: a year ago

Review №91

Rating: 2

While most of the food is of high quality and well prepared, our experience was below average. At a restaurant where the average cost per meal can easily reach $100+ per person before drinks, there should be an exemplary culture of well-trained staff that caters to the customer and food that hits it out of the park with each course. Sadly, this was not the case. We chose The Barrel for our anniversary dinner and even made a note of this celebration in our reservation. First miss: the waitress didn t know this, and with a restaurant of this caliber, people should always be asked if they are celebrating any special occasion. It s that extra touch of class in the service and it was missed. From there the service, sadly, didn t get better. My wife was never offered a refill of her club soda, which was her water. Her entree came out incorrect and we had to flag our waitress down to get it fixed. She didn t follow up with us after it was delivered to see if it all came out as ordered. When she did approach our table, she interrupted our conversation mid-sentence every time. This is just poor training. When our entrees were finished, she never offered us dessert. We had to ask if there was a dessert menu. This may sound picky but we aren t eating at a diner or paying diner prices. For the food: our crab crakes appetizer was incredibly bland. We ordered espressos with our dessert and they got delivered 5 minutes before our dessert came out and were cold by the time dessert got to our table. The creme brûlée was a beautiful flavor but was soupy. It literally poured off the spoon. The chocolate cake was so cold it tasted like it came straight from the freezer. Not the way you want to eat a piece of cake. On the bright side: our wedge salads were super tasty and both our entrees (filet mignon) were delicious! These were the highlights of our night. Overall, our anniversary dinner was met with disappointment not only for the fact that we were celebrating a special occasion but that this was our first experience eating here. After entering with such high hopes, we left knowing it would also be our last

Date: a year ago

Review №92

Rating: 4

Delicious drinks, food and great ambiance. I wish we would have checked reviews to see if this new American restaurant was kid friendly prior to showing up with toddlers. It is not kid friendly. We enjoyed ourselves and will be back sans kids. Kid-friendliness: Not kid friendly.

Date: a year ago

Review №93

Rating: 3

Appetizers were food main course was mostly cold I think there was a timing issue in the kitchen

Date: a year ago

Review №94

Rating: 5

Great service, amazing bar and drink menu. Pretty much everything is made from scratch. Food is outstanding, great meet selection and most of their cuts already come with a couple of sides.

Date: a year ago

Review №95

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №96

Rating: 2

Today was the second chance. We won t be back. Was told it was HH, half priced bottles of wine. About seven minutes later someone comes to our table (not our server) and said, I heard you were inquiring about bottles of wine. Um, no, we were told it was HH and bottles are half off. Nope, only glasses. Okay, whatever. Order two French dips. Ten minutes later, oh sorry, we re out of those. Seriously? It took you ten minutes to figure that out. I do wish we had a good experience like others have posted. We ve tried twice.

Date: a year ago

Review №97

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №98

Rating: 5

Excellent food and service!! Be sure to try the bar drinks We will be back for sure!

Date: a year ago

Review №99

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №100

Rating: 5

We enjoyed the filet with asparagus and the cajun chicken pasta. Service is friendly and energetic. The decor is modern and elegant. Great patio!

Date: a year ago

Review №101

Rating: 5

Everything we order was delicious. My steak was cooked perfectly. I look forward to returning.

Date: a year ago

Review №102

Rating: 3

Server was unattentive during our meal. Food came out quick. They werent busy not sure what he was doing.

Date: a year ago

Review №103

Rating: 2

Being local we wanted to love it, and at the very least like it but unfortunately, our first visit missed the mark. To set the scene: it was a Sunday evening, and no reservation was needed as the restaurant was about 40% full (inside only). The drinks we chose were great although took 20 minutes for them to arrive after placing our order. The elk starter was delicious but not warm at all. Almost cold but maybe this is the way its intended. Things took a turn when dinner took around 45 minutes to arrive. The manager came by to apologize for misreading the tickets and as a customer, I do not understand what that means and was left more confused after the interaction because there was no ETA on how much longer it would take. The burger was standard, nothing special. The salmon was cooked well but the description read beets but was only plated with 2 pieces of beets. For a $100+ dinner, it was a one-and-done for us based on service, and the standard nature of our meals. Some staff looked to lack a sense of urgency and purpose.

Date: a year ago

Review №104

Rating: 3

Date: a year ago

Review №105

Rating: 4

Was great place. Disappointed out of a few items and wines when ordered

Date: a year ago

Review №106

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №107

Rating: 5

Great food, great atmosphere, great service .

Date: a year ago

Review №108

Rating: 1

Was looking forward to trying it out. Had a reservation. Very tight tables. Close sitting and the table they sat us at was rocking so bad your glassware would fall off. We ask for another table where no one was sitting. They said that was for a reservation and said no. Out we went....not going back....lived in Bartonville 15+years

Date: a year ago

Review №109

Rating: 5

This place is our new favorite date night!! We ve been with friends and just ourselves! We ve had the same waitress (Sophia) both times and we love her! I will be back because I want to try everything on the menu!!! But I can definitely already recommend the ribeye meatballs, glazed quail, steak (any of them), and the wine selection!

Date: a year ago

Review №110

Rating: 1

What would you like to do on your 42nd wedding anniversary, which also happens be Valentine s Day? Probably have a nice meal with your spouse in a nice, high quality restaurant... The Barrel offered a set menu and by our reservation time of 7:45, they had sold out of lobster tails, even after being seated and the server assuring us the menu was still intact. Were moving back into the area and looking for that go to restaurant for cocktails, quality wines and a great steakhouse menu. 1st impression was that even though we had reservations, you were either known by staff or you were pedestrian. For the holiday there was complementary Champaign offered, but we werent offered any until after wed been seated and wed ordered our cocktails, while known patrons were greeted, given a flute and whisked away to their booth seating... Things went downhill from there, we started to make our order from the fixed menu, we expressed our interest in the tomahawk steak and lobster tail option and settled in to enjoy our cocktails and waited for our appetizer. Just before the appetizer arrived, the server informed us that the lobster option was no longer available. We sent the appetizer back and asked to talk to the manager. Mrs Bohannan arrived only to apologize for the inconvenience? Its a special occasion for all, but doubly for us on our anniversary... We had a civil conversation and she offered to have Brandon come and greet us before leaving and searching for another place for dinner. We were left waiting at our seat for over 10 mins, Mrs Bohannan had moved on to other duties, but there was no status update on Brandons arrival, we lost our patience and then tipped our server and left. If youre personal friends with this crowd, maybe theres some value with hanging with management, but even having a family tie to friends of management, we were clearly pedestrians. Were off to try Marty Bs high-end steakhouse or its back to Trulux or Perrys... Dietary restrictions: Indicated shellfish allergy on reservation, check in acknowledged the notation, but server had no clue... big disconnect

Date: a year ago

Review №111

Rating: 2

We had reservations for Valentines. Preset menu which was fine. Salad portion was very small. Entree arrived and lobster , potatoes and broccoli were cold. Had to eat the tomahawk steak on bread plates to keep from getting cold while other was being reheated. We got same plates back and lobster was tough ( like it had been reheated ) food was good Was it worth 300. Probably not

Date: a year ago

Review №112

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №113

Rating: 3

The first time I went here everything was 5 stars, this time the food was profoundly disappointing and the service was painfully slow though the actual server was nice. The restaurant was not very busy at all, either. Based on my first experience I came back, but based on the second experience if I dine here again it will be reluctantly so. Proceed with caution....

Date: a year ago

Review №114

Rating: 2

Never again. We went to this restaurant at the end of November. Great service. Great food and drinks. Manager came by twice to see how we liked everything. My husband and I went back this Friday (1/28) We were going for a special occasion. Completely different experience. We had reservations for the DINING ROOM. We were seated at the first table by the door, by the bar, by the hostess stand. There was a large group of people standing around the bar waiting for tables, so therefore surrounding our table. When we asked for a table toward the back, mind you we had reservations, the hostess said, Oh. Those are reserved. Five minutes later she then seated people who were waiting at the bar for their table. We couldnt hear each other even talk and pretty much shared our meal with everyone at the bar and coming into the restaurant. THEN the waitress gets to our table, its 7 p.m., not late in the evening, and tells us they are out of their filet and NY strip and pretty much only have their $60 steak left. She said they changed suppliers and couldnt get steaks. We came for the filet so that was another disappointment. Ordered the flat iron over fries which was disappointing. I ordered the mushroom pasta which we had on our first visit and was wonderful. Packed with mushrooms. This time it was tasteless and had maybe 2 mushrooms at best. I ordered a mixed drink. The glass was completely filled with ice, so I would say it was about a quarter of a drink and it was essentially fruit juice. Couldnt even tell there was any alcohol in it. We did not see a manager AT ALL walking the place going to tables asking how things were. All in all, we had about a $40 meals and experience for $115. Wont be going back. They either have a new chef, new manager, or forgot to place a crucial food supply order. No clue, but it was extremely disappointing.

Date: a year ago

Review №115

Rating: 5

Had a great dinner tonight with my hubs first time to try out the barrel. Parker was our server. He did an outstanding job. We had the ribeye and had it split, which came with sautéed green beans and mashed potatoes. We added the scallops and had the charcuterie 3/5. It was the perfect amount, and what I loved even more was that Parker actually took it upon himself to have the kitchen split the ribeye and our presentations for both plates were perfect. Sorry I didn t take a picture of this one will definitely be back and truly enjoyed our experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №116

Rating: 5

The barrel has a fresh take on drinks and dinner options and I would highly encourage you check this place out

Date: a year ago

Review №117

Rating: 5

Second time in and even better than the first. Elk starter, wife had the pork chop, it was excellent, I had the mushroom pasta dish, with steak added, and it as well was delicious. Added a side of brussel sprouts and did not regret that decision one bit! Drinks were prompt and wife s prickly pear margarita was tasty even for a bourbon drinker. And the bourbon selection speaks for itself. Can t wait to go back.

Date: a year ago

Review №118

Rating: 5

Amazing food, service, and ambiance. 10/10!

Date: a year ago

Review №119

Rating: 5

Everything was delicious! Drinks and food. The steak was flavorful and cooked perfectly. Delicious green beans. The Cajun chicken pasta was super tasty with just the right amount of spice. The cocktails were delicious! The wine glasses made me feel like Olivia Pope which was fun. The food is a little slower. The appetizer meat balls were a little too dry for me. Otherwise, definitely go back for Happy hour or dinner!

Date: a year ago

Review №120

Rating: 4

The food and service were fantastic! There was a nice selection of wines and liquors. The prices were a bit much for the atmosphere...it would be better with a different type of music and some sound deadening as it was so noisy it was difficult to hear the waitress and dinner partner. We both had some difficulty reading the menus due to the color of the lighting and the coloring and font size of the menu.

Date: a year ago

Review №121

Rating: 5

The best craft cocktails and the appetizer meatballs is to die for!

Date: a year ago

Review №122

Rating: 5

Perfect dining experience.

Date: a year ago

Review №123

Rating: 3

Disappointing. Slow service. Nice staff. Scallop dinner had good flavor, but cold and overpriced for 3 regular sized scallops (38.00). Cocktail was ok but overpriced for quality ($15.00) I loved the vibe especially sitting outside (heaters). I will not be returning.

Date: a year ago

Review №124

Rating: 5

Great service from Mia, Elk starter was delicious, drinks were different and tasty, and our main course was better than we expected. We cant wait to come back.

Date: a year ago

Review №125

Rating: 5

My husband and I went to The Barrel for our 15th wedding anniversary. We tried several things on the menu and all were outstanding! We got the crab cakes, two burgers (my husband got one and loved it SO much that he ordered a second!), a prime rib dip sandwich, a grilled cheese, the toffee pudding (cake), a margarita, two s mores martinis, and a whiskey. Y all, that s A LOT of food and drink, and our tab was $165. I d call that reasonable pricing for an upscale restaurant. The service was top-notch. The atmosphere is excellent. Definitely a great place to go on a date!!

Date: a year ago

Review №126

Rating: 5

Wonderful atmosphere. Every item we ordered off the drink and food menu was superb. The staff was pleasant and attentive. When I return here for future service, I will certainly be ordering the burger again! Easily, one of the best burgers I ve eaten, yet it is tucked away at the bottom of a menu filled many exquisite entrees.

Date: a year ago

Review №127

Rating: 5

Very nice restaurant...food and drinks were very good...the staff and waiters were all very friendly...would highly recommend this restaurant... thanks Matt for telling me about the restaurant. Vegetarian options: several vegetarian items on the menu

Date: a year ago

Review №128

Rating: 1

Very expensive and a horrible dining experience. Everyone in our group had issues with their food. Temperature of food was not good, food didn t come out at the same time and some not at all. Ordered a martini and they charge 10$ for vodka, 1$ for olives, 3$ for olive juice! I ordered a wedge salad and added steak to it for $16 extra, I received about three bites of steak. Plus the restaurant was freezing cold. Never, ever again.

Date: a year ago

Review №129

Rating: 4

Date: a year ago

Review №130

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №131

Rating: 5

Date: a year ago

Review №132

Rating: 5

Smoked Old Fashioned drink was amazing!

Date: a year ago

Review №133

Rating: 5

I love this place. Fantastic food and Chef Pauly is an amazing cook. Love the people and atmosphere here. Blake is accommodating and friendly and Abby is a gifted bartender who has honed her craft. The drinks are some of the best I ve had. 10/10

Date: a year ago

Review №134

Rating: 5

This place truly is a hidden gem. Food is fantastic and Blake makes the best margaritas using pressed juices. This drink includes habanero and was a hit. Our anniversary dinner with bone in ribeye was cooked to perfection.

Date: a year ago

Review №135

Rating: 3

This was the 3rd time to go to the Barrel. We always like to support the local businesses but, unfortunately today they fell short of the mark. We went to have some cocktails and was told that it was happy hour and everything except wine over $100 was half off. When we received the bill, everything was full price! When we asked the server she went to the manager and was told the things we ordered were not on happy hour. We do not blame the server as apparently she was not trained properly. Whatever happened to the customer is always right? The manager only appeared because we asked for him. It is always more difficult to get a new customer than to keep an existing customer.

Date: a year ago

Review №136

Rating: 5

Tons of creative cocktails for brunch and a huge patio. Loved the chicken fried steak and eggs too.

Date: a year ago

Review №137

Rating: 4

The price was much higher than the quality of the food & service.

Date: a year ago

Review №138

Rating: 5

This was one of the best atmosphere and service experiences we have experienced in the area, and the food and drink quality was good as well.

Date: a year ago

Review №139

Rating: 5

We had an Outstanding Bartender Camrin! Takes pride in making her drinks. The GM is awesome! Really knows his whiskey! Just had appetizeres, but the Steak Sashimi and Deviled Eggs were excellent.

Date: a year ago

Review №140

Rating: 5

I absolutely LOVE this place. The ambiance, staff, and people who come here are top notch. This place is an upscale whiskey and wine bar with ALL of the menu tasting delicious! I see some one star reviews below, and they are completely wrong and complaining about prices ? It s an upscale restaurant, what do you expect!? Brandon and his team have it going on at this place. If you haven t been here, go check it out, get their filet, salmon wontons, and their amazing cocktails. I have tried almost the entire appetizer menu and can tell you it s all fantastic! You guys are awesome, and why I go back every other week.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №141

Rating: 5

My wife and I started with the charcuterie board. 3 adults can comfortably enjoy this appetizer. For the entree, I had the Chilean sea bass with a side of mashed potatoes and glazed carrots, while my wife had the mushroom pappardelle. The sea bass was perfectly cooked with one side lightly fried. The potatoes were supremely buttered. The carrots retained their natural sweetness, but were in more of a broth than a glaze. The pasta and mushrooms were both perfectly cooked; overall it was rather rich tasting. The cheesecake was more tart than sweet. No drinks ordered other than water. $120 before tip.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №142

Rating: 5

I shared a birthday celebration with my wife, my son and his wife. It was a very relaxed and enjoyable occasion with great cocktails, appetizers, dinner and dessert. Everything was spot on and the service impeccable. One thing we all noticed which is important to a great restaurant experience, is that the staff was very friendly and no one seemed stressed or rushed.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №143

Rating: 4

First time went well. Good food and good drinks. We sat on the patio, which was very nice. I ordered their old fashioned, the crab roll and the wedge salad. All were excellent. My only concern is the pricing. We ordered four drinks, two lost cost meals and shared a salad. Dinner was $165 after t&t. Tough to go there too often at that price point.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №144

Rating: 5

Great food! Great drinks! Great service! Highly recommend

Date: 2 years ago

Review №145

Rating: 5

We loved brunch last weekend. It was our first time there and it was a great experience. The restaurant is beautiful, the staff did a great job. My only complaint was the hostess couldnt find our reservation, it was our mistake, instead of just seating us and saying we have tables available, we had to ask twice if they would be able to seat us. I had the Texas scramble and my husband had the crab roll. Both were very good. I had a mimosa and he had the resting peach face, both great. We like it so much we are taking family from out of town this weekend. Definitely added to my favorites list.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №146

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №147

Rating: 5

Exactly what Lantana/ Bartonville needs! Smoked Old Fashioned was brilliant, Tinkle in the Blower was fruity & fun.. I enjoyed my filet & my wife adored the scallops. Noel, our server, took wonderful care of us and the salmon wonton recommendation was spot on! Will definitely be back soon.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №148

Rating: 5

Trust me try the espresso martini!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №149

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №150

Rating: 5

We decided to pop in on a Thursday nigh after we picked our daughter up from school. PSA, this is NOT a kid-friendly place! It is definitely more high end, which we have needed in this area for a long time. I will say, I would like a less expensive option for wine (cheapest glass of red was around $11 when you can get the same bottle at the gas station for the same price). We all split the ribeye, which was very good. I wasn t a huge fan of the ancho chili butter, but my husband loved it. The service was impeccable, the atmosphere was great, and the price was fairly reasonable for what you get. Looking forward to going back and trying some of the other delicious-looking items on the menu.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №151

Rating: 3

Excellent ambiance. Finally a place you can actually dress up and have a nice night out in this area! The patio is super cute. I d say half the food we tried was good and the other half left a lot to be desired. I had planned a fancy night out for 5 of us for a reunion. These ladies flew in from all over the U.S. and I thought this place looked really nice. I made reservations on Resy 11 days in advance and there was not a single other time slot booked when I made it. When we got there they had given us the table at the front of the restaurant by the door. I was really disappointed and explained the situation to the hostess. She didn t seem to care and said the other tables were booked. We are pretty easy going so it was fine, but considering we were the first ones to make a reservation for that night, it was a big bummer. The salmon wontons were amazing. The burrata lacked salt and flavor. The bone marrow queso was okay. The Caesar salad tasted of purely oil and lettuce so no one was a fan of that one, but the citrus salad was better. The sea bass was great and a friend that got the scallops said it was the best she s had. Waitress was nice too. I will probably bring my husband here for a date night and give it another shot in the future.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №152

Rating: 5

The drinks were amazing. Recommend the salmon wontons

Date: 2 years ago

Review №153

Rating: 5

Tremendous cuisine, exceptional service (even amid what was clearly a very busy night), and an elevated atmosphere that was at once beautiful and inviting. We will be back! Thank you for a lovely evening.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №154

Rating: 2

Date: 2 years ago

Review №155

Rating: 5

Highly recommend the Barrel! Great drinks (favorite - Elderflower sour), awesome food (definitely try the Ribeye meatballs and the Chicken Fried NY Strip), and attentive service. We really enjoyed the atmosphere too - particularly the patio. We will definitely be returning.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №156

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №157

Rating: 1

Very disappointing. The muscles were rancid. I m still trying to get the taste out of my mouth. This struck fear in my husband and I so rather than try the beef or seafood entres we opted to split the burger and truffle fries. This seemed like a no brainer but the burger was mediocre at best. The $24 truffle fries tasted exactly the same as the fries that came with the burger. The waitress was very sweet and apologetic.... did not charge us for the muscles. Unfortunately we will not be going back.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №158

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №159

Rating: 5

Ahhhhmazing! Loved it! Loved the cocktail list, loved the dip trio, loved the chicken fried chicken, loved the vibe, loved the service, loved it all!!!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №160

Rating: 4

Service was great. Manager was present and attentive. The drinks, green beans, creamed collards and mash potatoes were the best part! The salmon was great too. Next visit we will go for drinks and dessert. They have angel food cake!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №161

Rating: 5

Absolutely amazing! The burrata, oysters on hh and my filet steak were wonderful. Thank you Will for looking after us, we ll be back for sure!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №162

Rating: 4

Nicely decorated and welcoming. Really good menu -food & wine. We were excited to see Judge Palmer cab on the wine list! The dip trio with foie gras mousse is cravable as we re the pork belly entree and the filets with ancho butter. Both the Caesar and wedge salads are perfect. On the minus side is that they are still working out service. One of 4 entrees arrived 10 minutes ahead of the other 3 and the birthday person s desert was so late everyone else had finished and we sent it back. Also, a very large group seated right in the middle of the restaurant were loud. I think this restaurant is going to be a hit and can t wait to see how they evolve.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №163

Rating: 4

Nice place for drinks. Food was good however Was disappointed in scallop dish that was $35 for 3 scallops!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №164

Rating: 5

We had a great time. Great service and food. Will be back!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №165

Rating: 1

We visited on fathers day. The cocktails were okay. Location has a good ambiance and the staff were friendly. The rest was disappointing. The seared strip loin and beef tartare were flavorless and the presentation underwhelming. The recommended rabbit fried rice had meat filled w small bones and was just...fried rice. Nothing special for the price. Items were brought out almost immediately after ordering and tasted reheated. Value was terrible. Not a fan of the recommended dinner menu. Would not come back unfortunately.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №166

Rating: 5

Awesome drinks, great food, excellent service. Thanks for a great Father s Day.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №167

Rating: 5

The food is delicious. The service and staff are fantastic.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №168

Rating: 5

Y all it s good.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №169

Rating: 5

Welcome to the neighborhood! Fantastic location and amazing decor. Treated like family by attentive waitstaff. Loved the wine selection. Filet was prepared flawlessly, and the s mores cheesecake was amazing!!! We will be back!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №170

Rating: 5

Great food and service, ask for Rick, he made sure we had a great experience!

Date: 2 years ago

Review №171

Rating: 5

Wow! What a bright addition to the area. A few kinks to work out but overall a fantastic experience. Our server, Will was exceptional. The filet was prepared perfectly. The wedge was tasty, fresh & crisp. The s more cheesecake was light and yumm. The crab sandwich was a miss but the French fries were good. Wine & cocktail are top notch. See you again soon

Date: 2 years ago

Review №172

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago

Review №173

Rating: 5

Food and Service were excellent!! The hostesses are so nice! Great wine selection love the Riedel wine glasses. Decor makes me think of Napa Valley.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №174

Rating: 5

Visited The Barrel last night with our family. Great experience and such a wonderful atmosphere. The food was very good and the presentation was beautifully done.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №175

Rating: 5

Booked reservations for last Friday night (6/3). We asked for patio seating and it was fantastic. No appetizers this trip, but my wife had the Sea Bass, while I went with the scallops. Both dishes were perfectly prepared. Blake has built an excellent whiskey selection and Im sure itll only get better. Being that the restaurant has just recently opened, we were sort of expecting some hitches in service as waiters get accustomed to a new space. Quite the contrary, service was excellent. Well definitely be back. Word of caution, prices are what youd expect for a high-end restaurant, but its not over the top expensive. Its really nice having another steak and seafood place in the area.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №176

Rating: 1

First time at this restaurant. Service is extremely poor. Food average at best. They are newly opened so that may be some of the reason. They have a lot of bugs to work out. To many other places close by with better food and service.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №177

Rating: 5

Great atmosphere! Nice and attentive staff. Great alcohol selection. Fine dining quality and elegance with a wink toward casual fun. Great date night place!! Line up the babysitter since no kids menu available.

Date: 2 years ago

Review №178

Rating: 5

Date: 2 years ago