We visited The Oak Barrel on a Saturday night. It was busy - there were 20-30 people awaiting seating in the lobby and bar area. Nonetheless, we were seated in about 30 minutes as promised when we came in. The menu is imaginative and an interesting read - Duck Fat Popcorn and Duck Confit Mac and Cheese stood out as interesting takes on every day foods. We went with the Baked Brie appetizer, served with fresh berries, local honey and quince paste.and some nice crusty Bruschetta. We also tried a mead which was a nice departure from the typical adult beverage and not usually found in restaurants. Our entrees were the Amish Chicken and Waffles and the Dr Pepper Braised Pork Shank, The chicken was surprisingly juicy and cooked perfectly. The waffle was good; nothing stood out about it but the blackberry maple syrup was a delicious addition. The Pork Shank was served with roasted garlic whipped potatoes and soy chile jam. It was fall apart tender, delicious and a large portion.
It was honestly tough to eat all of the food that was served - the portions were large - and the bill with drinks came to under $60 for the two of us pre-tip, a very reasonable evening. There is a children's menu as well and we see no reason not to bring our children there the next time we visit.