Service was fast and food was delicious. The restaurant is in an entertainment style area that has tons to choose from.

Probably one of my fav BBQ places in town and a little on the fancy side esp with being located at Stovehouse. Awesome venue for any eatery with great entertainment while having some beers or cocktails. Great service and friendly staff paired with some awesome BBQ. read more

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Loved the brisket nachos! Sauce was on point! For non-locals this isn't a sit-down restaurant, but an indoor/outdoor food court with great ambiance. read more

For the price you pay, brisket was dry and $4 for less than 4oz of smoked Mac and cheese. I don't normally get Mac and cheese but the menu made it sound enticing but I definitely could've made better myself. It was all okay food but with all the bbq places, this had no wow factor and definitely not a favorite in the Huntsville area. I just feel like they could've done better for such a popular area. Maybe the other meats are better‍ read more

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Got the brisket and potato salad on our first visit. OMG!! The meat was perfect - having lived in Texas I would say it's authentic! And the potato salad is sooo good - super creamy, full of flavor. I begged for the recipe but they said it's a secret. Hubs and I were only in Huntsville for a few days and we came back two days later. Ordered the Big Clyde with Alabama white sauce and double sides of potato salad!! If you're in Huntsville, you have to try Bark & Barrel!! read more

My total bill was $27.70 with a $2 tip to the service. It's a Sunday Afternoon, so I do get the monotone look for it! Hang in there girlie! I'm not entirely sure if the taste and texture of Cajun Sausage is supposed to taste like Slim Jim's. It isn't spicy enough to be considered a Cajun sausage and extremely dry for it to be a smoked sausage. The brisket is okay, it can definitely use some work in terms of the taste and texture as it came out slightly dry and very bland where you can only taste the fattiness of the brisket fat. I didn't expect just two plain white slices of bread (not toast as it says in the menu). Potato Salad is okay, it's not bad, just wish it had more flavor off the bat instead of having us pour small pepper packets onto it to get a good flavor. Ambience of the restaurant was good, wish it was more clean at the front. read more

Bark & Barrel BBQ - Combined plate combo with brisket and Cajun sausage - Barbeque Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

over priced for quality of food. pulled pork sandwich was okay and kid liked the brisket but sides were lacking. green beans and collard greens had no flavor and potato salad tasted like vinegar. read more

First time at Stovehouse and I came here I ordered the pulled pork because I figured that couldn't be messed up. I was wrong. It was a lot of meat with little flavor. The beans weren't impressive and neither was the potato salad. I couldn't finish half of it but appreciated the nice portions. I'll be back to try the brisket and will update my review. read more

The yelp menu prices are out of date. Loaded spuds were good. Could use salt on the skin

Service is awful but seems to be a management problem. Poorly staffed. At 11:30 they hadn't turned on sign, register, or prepped food. One older guy tried register AND order prep for a whole line while three younger people filled sauce cups and stirred a pan and chatted. Front dude was overwhelmed by a line of customers. Food wasn't prepped. Total time waiting over 30 minutes, friends had finished eating from other venues. Protein servings were under advertised size (yeah, we weighed it as I took it home, I track macros). Not worth it in reality. read more

Went here last week to try it out for lunch, and had a pretty underwhelming experience. I had been given a gift card and was excited to try some barbecue, but when I got there, I was told by the cashier lady that she wasn't sure how to use it. She asked the other lady working there to help me and when I showed her my e-gift card, she just told me she couldn't take it, and didn't try to help me figure out anything else. Wasn't a huge issue, and I am sure she just didn't know how, but still was a little upsetting that she didn't even try to put the code in the system. I ordered a chicken sandwhich with white barbecue sauce and a side of beans. When I got my order, it was thrown into a to go box and the beans weren't in any sort of container, but just got plopped inside, and had spilled everywhere. The chicken sandwich wasn't all that bad, but they never gave me any white sauce with it and it was a little dry. The beans were very underwhelming, and I already didn't have a fun time trying to clean them up and eat them without a mess. I'm sure it was just not a great day at work, and I may try this place again, but overall was unhappy with my experience, and disappointed that the staff wasn't friendlier. They didn't really seem too interested in my being there at all. read more

A somewhat shaky 4 star, but a 4 star nonetheless, as I would return here again of my own volition (3 stars I would go again, but only if a friend asked / it was their pick). Been wanting to try Bark and Barrel ever since they opened up as Clyde's out in Madison. That's too much of a drive for me 9 times out of 10, so it's been on the back burner until now. They've opened up a location at Stovehouse, which is much more doable. I figured I'd get some to carry home for lunch today. Like all vendors at Stovehouse, the "restaurant" is really mostly just a counter where you can order. Some vendors have a couple of barstools and counters to eat at inside; Bark and Barrel does not. Don't worry, there's plenty of seating outdoors, or to the left of the restaurant as you exit is an indoor space to eat if it's too hot, cold, or rainy. The interior ordering space was clean and the menu is on a TV to your left as you walk in. The service was really lovely. The man taking my order was friendly and polite, the woman who brought it out to me was SUPER kind and apologetic about my wait time (which was not bad at ALL and not even close to warranting an apology), and an older gentleman who seemed to have some authority (manager maybe? Who knows) spoke cheerfully to me as he slipped by to take something to someone else. The service was one of the deciding factors in me giving a 4. I ordered two plates: two pulled pork plates, one with smoked macaroni and cheese (an upcharge) and kettle chips, and another with potato salad and kettle chips. Both plates came with a slice of white bread cut in halves. I also got two smoked chocolate chip cookies to try. I wanted to order ribs on one of the plates, but they do not currently have ribs at this location. I don't know how long it'll be till they remedy that, and I don't know why their menu offers them, but for now, they're a non-option. They also only had smoked chocolate chip cookies today; I didn't ask if they normally have the peanut butter, though, or if they had just run out today only. Our meals were about $25, no drinks included. A little high, but it is Stovehouse and I did get dessert. The food smelled delicious on the ride back and was still warm when I unpacked it. Unfortunately, one order was messed up. We were given baked beans instead of potato salad on one plate. Luckily boyfriend likes baked beans, so not a huge deal, but it's always preferable to get what one has ordered. Here's our breakdown: Pulled pork: quite solid! Chopped in fairly large pieces (not stringy), very tender and a decent smoke flavor. Perhaps a liiiiiitle fatty for my preference, but I'm picky there. Went well with the soft white bread. Sauce: we got the regular red sauce. It was sweet, but not particularly sweet, and a tiny tiny tiny bit spicy. We both liked it! Baked beans: not sweet at all like many baked beans. I actually kind of liked them (I typically don't); they have a very smoky, savory flavor to them. Boyfriend liked them at first but said they were ultimately too overwhelmingly smoky and it was too much to eat more than a couple of bites. Smoked macaroni and cheese: don't know that I got much of a smoke flavor, but this is still a very flavorful dish. Multiple cheese flavors, a good dash of pepper, and soft penne noodles. Very rich and tasty. Kettle chips: yummy! A little hard on the teeth due to how crunchy they are, but overall tasty and a good serving size. We both agreed that the loaded kettle chips would probably be very good. Lastly, the smoked chocolate chip cookies: we couldn't decide how we felt about them. I definitely liked them more than boyfriend. We agreed that they were a touch *too* smoky, but I find the concept very interesting and think they could be phenomenal with a slightly lighter touch. Heavy smoke flavor aside, it was a delicious cookie: perfect amount of chocolate chips, large size, slightly crispy edges with a gooey center, and a bit of salt flecked throughout. Overall, Bark and Barrel is another solid option added to Stovehouse's repertoire. I don't know that it'll be my choice every time I'm there with friends, but it will definitely be my choice again at some point. read more

Bark & Barrel BBQ - Pulled pork plate with kettle chips and smoked Mac and cheese in a to-go container. - Barbeque Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

I had seen an advertisement for Bark and Barrel but I found it by surprise. My buddy wanted Ramen and we ended up at the Stovehouse. I don't care for glorified chicken noodle soup so I went after what I love, BBQ! If you have never been to the Stovehouse, it is like an outdoor mall food court. Bark and Barrel has several BBQ options and even offers a combo plate for an upcharge. I went with the brisket and added pulled pork. Both were juicy, tender, and delicious. The brisket itself is exactly like Texas style which is rare to find in Alabama. For my sides, I chose potato salad and mac and cheese. The potato salad was a creamy mustard style. The mac and cheese was smoked and made with 3 cheeses and penne noodles. I was not clear if there were 4 or 5 sauces but I was only given 4. There is a sweet, smoky; white; white Habanero which tasted similar to the white; and the Spicy. The Spicy is in consideration for hottest BBQ sauce I have ever had. First thing I did was dip my bread in it before I ate anything else and I had to eat all my potato salad to cool my mouth off. And it was still burning afterwards. It is easily a 10 on a heat scale. So this is where the star reduction comes. You only get a 2oz container of 1 sauce with your plate. Each one after is 50 cents. One of my pet peeves is being charged for sauce and this sauce was expensive. And I only get one sauce for free (which they gave me the four I paid for and didn't give me the free one). And one of the suaces were so hot, I couldn't even eat haha! Plus there was an upcharge for the mac and cheese. The BBQ is phenomenal and a must try but if you are a sauceaholic like me, you will not be happy with being charged for extra sauce and being stingy with sauce. read more

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I would normally never leave a bad review over such as this. THIRD time in a row over a month to visit this place. It was great...when they had food. Evidently, you need to get here really early. What kind of barbecue place is open...but doesn't have barbecue during rush hours? Turn off your sign. Folks shouldn't have to call ahead to find out if you have your premiere food during normal dinner hours. read more

Sadly a very meh experience. Maybe it was because they were almost out, but we got a brisket plate with extra brisket and half of it was extremely dry. The potato salad was not very good. It was basically completely mashed potatoes with a lot of mustard added in. I also got 2 cookies and none of us liked them. The smoked cookies sound good but really just come out tasting burnt and also aren't the best texture. The place is nice and service is nice. But very dissapointed they'd spear low quality brisket. read more

Bark & Barrel BBQ - Brisket be really dry - Barbeque Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

Overall: Overpriced and okay BBQ, Great location, friendly staff Would I go back: Only if my friends/family REALLY wanted to go Should you go: If you get the Potato, if you are actually hungry though...bring a snack, they don't give you much food. Review: This is located directly in the Stovehouse district in the restaurant row. It is a BBQ place situated amongst many other types of food. We ordered the Brisket Sandwich, the Grilled Cheese for my son and the Pulled Pork Potato for my daughter. Unfortunately, I got the Brisket and it had some chips but it was far from making me full and I feel like I'm an average sized guy. This sandwich was close to $11. We did order some of the Pork Skins. This was the most disappointing because I feel for a true "authentic" BBQ place, that they would NOT use store bought pork rinds that you find at MAPCO. That is exactly what these were packaged with some spice just to supposedly add flair to the appetizer. I guess having true pork rinds from you know...an actual BBQ roast, I am spoiled but this is not worth your money and you should stay away from it. All you'll get is a big bag of disappointment and more money out of your wallet. The kids grilled cheese was good, but as you see from the photo, not much to look at. The only thing worth it was the potato. I actually had to eat some of the daughters food just to be full. The White BBQ sauce was a good part of that meal. So if you do go, save yourself some time looking at the menu and just get the potato. Kids Review: It was good, but I don't want to go back. There is better food around this place. Total cost of meal: Appx $43 with Sandwich Meal, Rinds, Potato, Grilled Cheese, Drinks and tip. read more

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I got the brisket plate with potato salad and collard greens. The brisket and spicy BBQ sauce were good. The meat was very tender and good smoky flavor. The collards could've used more seasoning. The potato salad was decent, pretty basic. All employees had masks and I got my order quickly. read more

Bark & Barrel BBQ - Brisket plate - Barbeque Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

I came in Thursday around lunchtime, I was greeted with a smile and courteous attitude that automatically made our days better, she went out of her way to make sure we were comfortable and yes we will be coming again read more

I had the chicken sandwich and the house kettle chips. The chicken was dry, chewy, and with little flavor. The kettle chips were cut very thick, dry and flavorless. They tasted like they were made last week. All but 2 of them went into the trash. Everything needed salt. It was an expensive bad meal. read more

I been here several times and it's hit or miss. Out of the last 3 times, TWICE my brisket was SO fatty, my husband (who enjoys full fat brisket) wouldn't even eat it. And I ordered no fat. For the money they charge and the product they serve, I will no longer be eating here. And I'm sad about it. read more

One of the workers was on their phone most of the time I was in there. Another worker asked their coworker if the brisket had gone bad because it didn't seem good. Not what I really wanted to hear as they are plating my food full of the brisket that I ordered. Aside from that, there was lots of visible trash out. The area where the sauce and utensils are kept was pretty filthy. read more

5 out of 5. Every time. Today I ordered a Loaded Kettle Chip Nacho. First I'd like to point out the excellent customer service. The young man who took my order was EXTREMELY polite and was very helpful and patient when helping me decide what to order. Needless to say, the food was outstanding and I would definitely come again. read more

That bark on the pulled pork, the bbq sauce. Hit the spot. First time, I get the pork, sausage, Brunswick stew coleslaw. Got so much food I had leftovers for dinner. Didn't care for the coleslaw much as it's a more vinegar base. But it satisfied my BBQ craving. read more

Brisket pretty good, sausage good, pork and chicken were dry, bread was meh, beans were meh, coleslaw was subpar, potato salad was meh, bbq sauce was worse than store bought, water was not the best, overall flavor was missing, very fatty brisket, was disappointed. read more

Bark & Barrel BBQ - Brisket, pork, coleslaw, potato salad - Barbeque Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

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Not impressed . Wings were dry . I would say this is a place where you should order something out of the norm not your typical sandwiches or wings. They have a few different options when it comes to exploring different bbq flavors, so that'll be what I'll try next time. read more

Very underwhelming. Got the nachos. Chips were WAY over salted. Not a lot of meat (not sure I'd even call it BBQ). The sour cream and green onions were the most redeeming part of the dish. Would not recommend. read more

Pulled pork was just a lot of meat. Very little flavor. Greens were bland, no seasoning. Potato salad was just wet potatoes. Subpar. Was trying to give restaurant a chance cause this is second bad experience. read more

After waiting in line for 10 minutes to get loaded nachos they informed me they were out of pork and would not substitute another meat but would charge me more. First experience here was a bad one! read more

We've eaten here a couple of times. Excellent BBQ each time. This time, I got the pulled pork plate with baked beans and smoked Mac n cheese. Very good. My wife got the loaded baked potato and she said it was awesome. Service was great. The guy who waited on us was very polite and helpful, reminding us on this very warm evening that their sweet tea had free refills! And their was sweet tea was excellent! Anyway, we were very pleased with our experience there this evening and would highly recommend it when you're coming to Stovehouse. read more

Bark & Barrel BBQ - Music stage at Stovehouse - Barbeque Near Me - Huntsville, Alabama

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Great customer service. The employees here are amazing. But.... they got rid of the amazing ribs and you can now only get them from the Madison location, which I refuse to ever go to again. This location has the best brisket in town. This location is not like the Madison location. I live 4 minutes from the Madison location but come here for the food and service. If you had a bad experience at Madison give this one a shot. read more

Good food, nice establishment. Everything is in house and affordable. For some reason they can't post that they are closed from 2-4 P.M. every day so just be aware of the time during the middle of the day for some reason read more

The food this time around was great; my family and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The customer service was exceptional. Thank you Ms. Tina!!!!

Food was good. Pulled pork was delicious. The pork skins were stale and the slaw was good.service sucked !!the guy runner no the counter was on his phone is acted out out when we walked in the door. He put his phone down and let us know the menu was on the wall went back to his phone call! We ordered and he acted like we couldn't order fast enough. He gave us our ticket and tea and let us know they would bring it to us. Well the second set of people came in to order he yelled at the lady opening the door to close it . After 20 min I walked back in to get napkins and utensils and my food was waiting on the counter along with the second set of people that ordered behind us . On top of that a young man walked in while we were all waiting and promptly walked out stating the guy is always an *** hole when he comes in there and promptly left. I enjoyed the food and probably would have enjoyed the atmosphere at a later time but if everyone is as ugly as he was it's not worth our time read more

Their pricing is way too high. I do not recommend. We went recently and each of my friends and I were shocked by the prices.

Immediately greeted when we walked in with "We are out of potatoes and turkey." No "hello" or "welcome" or "what can I get you?". I was born and raised in the South and have eaten a lot of bbq through the years. Disappointed to say this was one of the worst bbq meals I have had. Green beans had no flavor, pork was incredibly jelly and fatty, also with no flavor. Baked beans were just okay. Unpleasant experience all around. read more

They have amazing sausage. Everytime I go there for having sausage and chips. I'm waiting for the stove house location to have the pork ribs. They are on limited days. I miss that every time. If they can update when they have ribs through Facebook and Instagram I would love that. Overall amazing taste read more

In Alabama now. Went today to this place. Not liking what our family experienced or what we've heard from others about this place. The portions and quality were average but the prices were extreme. Insulting. The menu prices were high before and they recently jacked them up considerably. We go to stovehouse and those other restaurants have reasonable pricing. Thank you for listening. read more