The Barrel House Bar & Cafe

This was our first experience in this restaurant. I truly do not want to come off mean but this is my honest impressions on my experience.

The restaurant was not the cleanest. The carpeted floors looked like they needed a good cleaning or, at least, vacuuming. The table we were at was also not clean (crumbs) but I just brushed them off. The menus smelled like urine. I'm not sure if a previous customer didn't wash their hands or something but it was very clearly a urine smell. They also gave another table a dirty knife. The couple had both ordered steak and required steak knives and when the server returned with the knives, one of them visibly had stuck food on it. I am not sure how the server missed it. The food was not flavorful. My husband got a burger that had hash browns, bacon, and egg on it and he added mustard just to taste something. I ordered the mushroom & Swiss burger and the burger was burned. The fries were like hospital fries and were completely unsalted or unseasoned in any way. I also overheard the staff talking about them running out of silverware and the restaurant was not nearly busy enough for that to happen. The table that received the dirty knife also had overcooked steak. One person sent it back and when they brought the new one it was still overcooked. Our server was ok but was very quiet and seemed overwhelmed. The prices were too high for the quality of food. They also show a picture of a burger with waffle fries but it is a $3 upcharge to get them. In my opinion, if the labor of creating waffle fries is worth $3 extra, do not offer them. For 2 burgers and one soda our bill was ~$37.00.

As for positives, none of the staff were rude and the server was quick to notice the need for refills.

This place could really use a new cook and a good cleaning service. The menu is promising which is why we chose to go here but, unfortunately, we were let down. I hope they can turn it around.

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 2

Service: 3

Great food, good service

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Pancakes, Over Easy Eggs Hash Browns Bacon and Toast

Great neighborhood sports bar. Server was friendly, efficient, and very knowledgeable about the menu. Food was delicious and reasonably priced. They serve breakfast all day! However, I opted for an appetizer. Chicken quesadilla had thick slices of tender grilled chicken with diced grilled onions and a blend of melted cheeses. Perfectly distributed! Bacon cheeseburger was juicy and flavorful. Great presentation, but not pretentious. This cook takes pride in their work. There is a separate restaurant side and bar side. Bar was very lively with loud country music playing and an NFL game on their many large TVs at the same time. I'll be back for the service and the food!

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger

Great service. Food is good.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 5

Nice little place with great food, I definitely will be back.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger, Sandwich

Couldn't tell you how the food was. Our group called ahead, they said they could accommodate us. We arrived, nothing but angry we were even there, couldn't accommodate us at all and RUDE! We choose not to stay and support this business.

Service: 1

(Bartenders) Never disappoint.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 5

Service: 5

Atmosphere was lacking. But quick diner meal, affordable, and the service was excellent. Arrived shortly after open in a Wednesday and there was already groups of regulars. Perfect spot for a classic homey diner food!

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Very good food. Friendly staff. Large portions.

Best local place for breakfast all day. Great food! Its my go to local place. Big omelette's. Staff is always super friendly! Big servings!

Parking: Lots of parking in street and lot.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Burger, Veggie Omelette, Pancakes, The Barrel House Traditional Breakfast, Everything Omelette, French Toast

Had a good breakfast with my son's, service was a little bit slow, but food was good

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 4

Service: 3

Recommended dishes: Toast, Pancakes

Went there for a Vikings game. The atmosphere was awesome! There are lots of Vikings fans and free shots every time the Vikings score a touchdown! Food was good too.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Food could be better

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 3

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Steak

Great experience

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sandwich

Very friendly staff!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5