I have been at this restaurant five times now and have a good handle on the food and service. I recently was supposed to meet some friends at the Texas Roadhouse across the street. While I tend not to go to chain restaurants, I obliged my friends. We had reservations and still had about an hour wait. I convinced them to try Barrel and we got in right away and were all very pleased!
Our servers have always been attentive and pleasant. The food has consistently been very good. The ribs are some of the best I have had. Their prime rib salad is very hearty and good. My wife and I like to each order a meal and split it with each other. Without asking, they split our meals without a charge. I would highly recommend their skillet desserts. The apple and peach crisp a la mode are excellent. They have a great patio and fun ambiance.
Give this establishment a try and support the local economy and some great folks at Barrel!