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| - Writing a 3 star review is the hardest thing to do, folks. You have to justify how something isn't terrible yet its not fantastic either- yet "meh" is not a suitable explanation for things.
The short: Barrelhouse is a great low-lighting, unpretentious place to grab a really good cocktail and hang out with friends. Their beer/wine selection as well as crafted cocktails are inventive and delicious. That being said, I wouldn't go out of my way to stay for dinner. Here is why:
COCKTAILS
I ordered a Pomegranate cocktail and a Pumpkin King while my date got a Fin du Monde beer. Both my cocktails were fantastic and very original. They accommodated my needs (less sugar/not as sweet) and their list had tons of drinks I was dying to try. The list is long, but its definitely worth exploring.
CHEDDAR BISCUITS
This is the tastiest thing at Barrelhouse. Its the equivalent of going to Red Lobster only for their biscuits (don't you snarl at me, I know you've done it). You get a different variety of bread every time you come and this time we scored big with the tasty flaky biscuits.
SALMON CAKE
Ordered as an appetizer, we got 2 salmon cakes with some pickled tomato and microgreens on top. The cakes fell apart instantly as they didn't have enough binder. They were also not crunchy or had a good crisp to its outer layer. Finally, the salmon was too fishy and had a very strong taste. Would not order again.
JERK SPICED SEA BASS
The sea bass was perfectly cooked and fell apart like butter. However, the jerk rub placed on top of the sea bass (only on top- which is strange) was incredibly strong and floral. Yes, floral. I love jerk seasoning and didn't stop eating it when I went to Jamaica- but this seasoning was way off. I unfortunately pulled it off the sea bass and squeezed some lime juice instead. The fish was placed on top of Jasmine Rice which I actually thought was mashed potatoes because the rice was so overly cooked and mushy. The rice itself was not seasoned nor had flavor - neither did the green beans placed in the middle.
STEAK AND FRIES
A simple dish but pretty good. Its a giant fish featuring a big piece of stake on top of herb fries. The fries were tasty and the steak was perfectly cooked. The only problem with it was that the steak was kind of chewy. Since the doneness was fine, the chewiness might just be from the cut of meat they served, or maybe the quality. Not sure. If you are not picky about your meat then this is a tasty dish that is guaranteed to fill you up.
SERVICE
Finally, the service at Barellhouse is top notch. They are very courteous, super professional and focused on the customer. I was very happy with the staff here and think it is one of its best redeeming qualities.
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