Red Barrel Restaurant

5214 S Archer Ave, Chicago
(773) 306-1652

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Michael Regilio

Great food at reasonable prices in a comfortable spot. How have I just discovered this? I fly through Midway a lot and this is my new go-to for dinner!

Mark Hutchison

Not crowded, but the after church crowd is here in the dining room along with the Bears fans watching at the bar. Bathrooms needed attention (out of soap) barely an hour after opening this morning. Music was kind of loud and did not seem to match the vibe of this place. Still, plenty of families enjoying their lunch and great service. Food was good and prices were fair.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 4

Service: 4

Nat Per

We had a wedding at Red Barrel October 24, 2025 and we have to come here and give them 5 stars for everything. Everything was truly amazing, from food to the friendly staff. Thank you so much! We will definitely plan another event here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Charles Walker Jr

The food to me wasn't good.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 2

Service: 5

Moe Abutouq

I love, very beautiful place

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

amparo cazares

Just rented the hall for an even food and service was 10/10 .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Gaby Calvo

The best chicken Chipotle pasta 👌👌👌
Drinks 🔥 Service 🤩👌

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Erika Downer

very good place, very good service, recommended

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Zoey Pedersen

Just hit up Red Barrel for a late afternoon lunch—grabbed their buffalo chicken flatbread and a Caesar salad, plus a couple beers, ran me around $28. Cozy as heck inside, kinda South Side chill vibe with that exposed brick. Server Alexis was friendly and kept the chips and salsa comin’. Food was legit comforting fusion—Italian‑Mexican twist worked perfect. Definitely comin’ back!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Pam L

Last week went with a friend. We both ordered the porterhouse pork chop. It was AMAZING! Hands down the BEST pork chop I've ever had. Served with roasted poratoes and brussel sprouts with a sauce, absolute delicious! The staff was wonderful as well. Go check this place out, you won't be disappointed!!!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kyle DiMatteo

Hands down, the worst food I've had in a long time. The chicken parm was strangely bitter and the sauce was so-so at best. My friend got a chicken caprese salad which consisted of a sliced tomato on one plate and chicken breast on another. Fries tasted bitter like the chicken. The kids pizza came out of a box. The kid liked it, but it was similar to everything else.

What a disappointment. I wanted to like it because of the cool atmosphere but now I would encourage you to heed my warning: avoid this place.

Edit: the kid said his pizza was horrible and I shouldn't have said he liked it. I don't know how you mess up frozen pizza!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 1

Service: 3

Cristina Beran

I absolutely love this place!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Deborah Light

We had an excellent time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lorenzo Swanson

The meal selections were wonderful and they served Hot food!
The service was top quality.
I would recommend them as a really good family styled restaurant. I will definitely return again.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Carmen Mejia-Doyle

This is my first time coming here in over 25 years, lots had changed all for the best. Shared the pork chop with a friend, totally delicious. Will definitely will be back.

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