When you walk you immediately notice the aroma of dry rubs, BBQ sauce and smoking meat. The ambience is relaxed and urban.
The location isn't very big and it fills up quick. From Thursday evening right through until Monday getting in it even getting a reservation is close to impossible. The average wait time for walk-ins is 45 minutes to an hour for a table. And no, there isn't room at the bar to wait for your table because it's packed there as well!
I went for lunch this week at Barque and it's much more laid back and less busy. The waitstaff is friendly and helpful. The starter salads are a nice size and can be a meal or perfect to share for two. Their Bacon Bit Caesar was delicious!!! For those that aren't too keen on ribs and pulled pork they also have trout and salmon and tilapia on the menu, however not all offered at the same time.
If you want to try this place out without dying of hunger at the door while waiting for a table, may I suggest going for lunch first.
We weren't rushed and had our drinks and our meals and were done in 40 mins. Not bad at all!!