So this was a bit off the Five Stars I'm accustomed to at The Barrel Club. Despite having a reservation and being the second couple seated at 11am--opening--the host would not accommodate a simple request to sit at a booth on the side where the bar is located instead of in the main dining room where he had just seated a party of 16 (likely to be too loud for my liking). The couple behind us was seated where I asked to be seated!!!!!! The second misstep was my egg order--over easy is not the same as sunny side up! While the kitchen corrected the error it was the first prep of the day and therefore there was an absence of attention to detail in the kitchen--our waitress put in the correct order. Otherwise--good food, nice place, decent service--Redeem the 5th star next visit! read more

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Great Happy Hour, Ambiance, and service. This will surely be a place I add to my list when visiting the Chicagoland area again. My friends picked me up from the airport and this is where we spent a few hours, laughing, catching up and enjoying some delicious food and drinks. read more

Chris, the resident whiskey nerd as he affectionately referred to himself was amazing. Great personality, energy and humor. This was my husband and I first whiskey tasting. We decided to grab a bite in the restaurant first. Today's tasting was Irish in celebration of all things having to do with Saint Patrick's Day. I usually indulge in a bit of whiskey or bourbon mixed with a cocktail. NEVER had it straight! I could feel my throat burn and the heat in my chest. I took one sip of each until I realized I had a favorite and that is the one I finished. Teeling. Nice full crowd; good vibes. Two are able to participate in the tasting for FREE with a paid cocktail or bourbon club membership. If you are not a member, you may purchase a ticket until they sell out. read more

The Barrel Club - Five different Irish whiskeys - New American Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

Came here for a date night and enjoyed a delicious meal with excellent service by our waiter Ken ! Started off the evening with Barrel Nuggets which were ! Flavor of these chicken thigh nuggets was awesome, especially with the two sauce options ! My wifey got a Forbidden Fruit drink which she loves and is her favorite ! I also got a cut of chicken tortillas soup (daily special) which had good flavor and just enough to hold me until our main dishes came out ! For our main course, the wifey chose Cajun Shrimp Alfredo and I chose Braised Short Ribs (mashed potatoes and carrots on the side). Both dishes were flavorful, more than enough and came out piping hot! The ribs came apart with my fork easily and melted in my mouth ! Would highly recommend both of these dishes and the Barrel Nuggets ! read more

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I enjoyed the food & the ambiance. Our server Don, was extraordinary & when I return, I will definitely be asking for him.

What better way to kick off the new year than with a nice steak ? Went with a large group. The Barrel Club is a nice restaurant for any special occasion. Our bartenders and waitress were great and attentive to needs. Steak was cooked perfectly. Lobster was amazing as well. Also enjoyed the Old Fashioned. One star less because this is a pretty pricey spot. read more

The Barrel Club - Old Fashioned - New American Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

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This is a nice place. There is a bar with additional seating as well as a dining room. We sat at the bar and it was tight. They should probably lose two chairs for comfort. I had the pork chops which were very good with the bacon Mac and cheese which was so so. It took a minute for drinks as they were busy. Ordering also took us asking after a while. Husband had the salmon with broccolini and polenta. He liked it. Drinks were good. They have a flight of their specialty drinks which he liked. They were bourbons, rye and tequila drinks mostly. They also have seasonal drinks on the menu if you are adventurous. Parking is shared within the strip mall. We got lucky close to the door. There is also a gambling section with about 6 machines. Decor is very nice as well as the servers and hostess staff. read more

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My friend told me about wanting to go here for her b-day and the food pictures looked really good so made a visit here on 8/29/25. Amazing experience!! Walk in and it's pretty busy. Staff was friendly and they seated us right away (we had a reservation). Although busy in there, the noise level surprisingly was not overbearing which we liked. I wished I remembered the name of our server, we really liked her. Nice, helpful and very funny - she was a tall African American woman. Started off with getting the Signature Cocktail Flight of 3. Each one was good, I enjoyed it. We then ordered the Mediterranean Salad, 16 oz Ribeye Steak with the mushrooms add-on, Brussel Sprouts and the Macaroni and Cheese. Everything was so good, we really enjoyed the food. I was daring and tried the Elotes. Most Elotes I don't like because they put too much stuff on the corn. However, as good as this elotes was, it gets it's own paragraph! Corn was fresh, flavorful and I loved this dish. I'm in my feelings right now because as I looked on the dinner menu currently, I don't see it on the menu. If that is the case, please bring it back, PLEASE! I'd come back just for that. Overall, a wonderful experience and I am really looking forward to coming back. It has it's own private parking lot and it's in a little mall with stores to shop nearby which is what we did when we left there to continue to enjoy the evening. Keep up the great work The Barrel Club! See you soon!! read more

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Was expecting a little bit more. Felt like a chain restaurant. For the price, it wasn't worth it.

Went here for my cousin birthday and had a nice time. Food was good and drinks were awesome!! Our server was cheerful, knowledgeable, patient and the reason why I gave it 4 stars. read more

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My family and I went here on Friday 5-9-25 for early Mother's Day dinner(make reservations). Our server Chris who just about promised us the world lol was very energetic almost to the point one of my aunts said she thought she was going to faint but he was very knowledgeable about everything! He forgot us once or twice as the evening went on but he was great at making up for it! Food... the food was absolutely amazing well seasoned we all enjoyed our food. Overall I will return! GO!! read more

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I've been here several times and I always have a good experience ! The food is always good and their drinks never disappoint. The service is always great and prompt and the restaurant is not too loud. We recently hosted our mother's birthday, party in their private dining room and our sever Noelle was amazing. Everyone said the food was great. There were some breakdowns in communication with the event coordinator and something's that were promised were not delivered . But we were happy overall with the experience. read more

I came here for my husband's birthday on a Sunday evening. Thank goodness I made reservations. Even with the reservations we had to wait an additional 20 minutes. However, our server's name was Ken, and he definitely took care of us. The first time I came to The Barrel Club was several years ago, and I must say, the vibes and the menu was definitely different from the first time I visited. It's called The Barrel Club, so of course they have a lot of great cocktails, wines and whiskeys. The menu has more of a "steak house" vibe with a mix of comfort food. Literally, everything we ate was delicious. The service was great. Next time, I won't wait 4 years to come back! read more

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Not bad! Consistently excellent food and the wait staff and the bartenders are always on top of everything so looks like pretty good teamwork in those areas! Very clean establishment with upbeat vibes. We've seen the host station clearly overwhelmed multiple times, and we have been passed up a couple of times, meaning it's a first come first basis where they take your name and call you if you don't already have a reservation. Twice we experience watching people who arrived after we did get seated with same number of people as our party, so we politely and calmly used our voices about it each time and now we highly recommend making a reservation in advance :-) Hopefully their host station will get more organized or more assistance with more time because that is the only complaint we've had during otherwise excellent experiences after being seated. read more

I've been wanting to try this place for awhile and I'm so glad that I came! To start, everyone there was very friendly and attentive, down to who I believe was the manager. I noticed on the menu, it did state that an 18% gratuity is automatically included so initially my thought was "great, so people can act how ever they want" and I know that's so negative to think that way, but I've seen it happen. Honestly, you'd never guess that was the case. Everyone that we interacted with was just so kind, funny and accommodating. No complaints at all. The food was phenomenal. We had ribs & shrimp, crab cakes and the shrimp fettuccine. We definitely shared all of it so we could try more than one item and everything was very good. The sauce in the shrimp fettuccine dish was fantastic - plenty of seasonings, the right consistency and there was plenty of it. For the ribs; the sauce was sweet & tangy at the same time and I love that! The meat fell right off the bone and it was delicious. The crab cakes were pretty good but the main entrees definitely took home the award. I also had the old fashioned and it was one of the best old fashioneds I've ever had. It had a bite to it, for sure. Two was perfect for me! Overall, great place. I'd like to come back and try other menu items! read more

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My sister took the kids skating just down the street at the ice rink so my husband and I came here on a rare date night. The food was good, but I really came here to rave about the chicken. My husband and I split their whole chicken that comes with potatoes and carrots. The chicken is carved for you at the table and I don't usually gravitate towards getting something like this because my husband usually doesn't want chicken. I am so glad I was able to get him to split this with me because let me tell you, this was the most juicy and tender chicken I've ever had! I was worried it would taste like a rotisserie chicken but it was anything but that. It was seasoned perfectly and melt in your mouth. Honestly, best chicken and great price too. The only thing we didn't particularly like was the service. There was a photographer walking around trying to take your photo and then sell you it in a frame. The waitress also recommended my husband get his cocktail smoked and didn't mention it was an extra charge of $4. I didn't see the extra charge listed on the menu either. Finally, they automatically add 18% tip to the check. This diminished the vibe a little as I felt they were doing small "money grab" type things. read more

First time here and it was packed! Our group did not have a reservation, but there was a no show group so we were able to get a table in the bar. Cocktails were delicious and flavorful. We did not have food on this visit, but my friend told me their food here is excellent as well. read more

The Barrel Club - New American Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

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Food was delicious. Everything we had was great. Our waiter was very helpful and gave us our food quickly. Place is also very cute and clean. Overall had a great experience read more

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We came here as a small group (drinks only). We didn't have a reservation, but the hostess found us a table quickly. They have a nice drink menu. I ordred 2 drinks at once (to save time, haha). The forbidden fruit cocktail is good. They have a small room in the back with slot machines. I played for 2-3 minutes before cashing out my winnings to cover drinks for the night. read more

The Barrel Club - New American Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

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Not a fan Food was great and the service was solid. Our waiter was understanding, quick on his feet, and had a witty sense of humor -- definitely made the experience better. Drinks were strong and absolutely delicious. However, here's why I would not return. There is an automatic 18% gratuity added to everything -- and I truly mean everything. I completely understand an automatic gratuity on food and service. But there was also an 18% gratuity added for taking pictures. He was literally the assigned "picture person." Why is gratuity being added for that? On top of that, we were charged an 18% gratuity on to-go bottles as well. Again... why is gratuity being added to take-out items? It's a nice place with good food and a great staff, but the way the gratuity is applied across the board feels excessive and honestly takes away from the overall experience. I believe in tipping and taking care of people -- always. This just felt a little extreme. read more

First time here, so we decided to check out happy hour, and this place did not disappoint. All of the specials on the happy hour were tasty and there was no shortcuts taken with them. I will definitely be back for happy hour and for regular dining. read more

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Food was mid, or maybe what I ordered. Loved the house salad. "Barrel Burger" was trash with not a lick of seasoning. I should have ordered the Jalapeño burger. My server was amazing! I will go back for dinner to try again. Management was great and all staff were amazing! Only star loss was that sad burger read more

First time trying this place service wait time was about an hour at most for it being Friday after 5pm. But the staff were nice and our waiter was cool too. It was packed so some things like appetizers took longer than normal to be served. Overall, the drinks and meals we had were delicious, worth the wait I guess. The ambiance in this place was Nice plus this lady came around to take photos to capture the moment we were having. We will be back, but will call in advance for a reserved table to be ready. read more

The Barrel Club - Forbidden Fruit Cocktail yummy - New American Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

Reserv. 3pm May 30, 2026 My sister, niece and nephew celebrated my 60+ Birthday here at Barrel's Restaurant. The Food was OUTSTANDING! The kitchen Staff, ESPECIALLY THE CHEF were all EXCELLENT. The Chef was attentive to both food appearance and plate placement. The portion sizes were generous and quite scrumptious! The Service was OUSTANDING! Ken, our waiter was patient, attentive, and very professional. He answered our every request; and was expeditious in doing so. Ken also served me, the Birthday Lady a perfect serving size of vanilla ice cream covering half a brownie, drizzled in carmel and chocolate sauce; with a lit candle on top . The Ambiance was OUTSTANDING! The beautiful sounds of chatter and laughter, with music unobtrusively playing in the background, gave this handsomely and subtully elegant hot spot a comfortable family friendly atmosphere. My sister asked Ken if he would ask the Manager to come to our table. The Manager- Evan, was at our table in under a minute. My sister took this time to compliment the way he ran the restaurant, and how well the staff moved and served the customer; how well the food tasted, and the comfortable feeling of family she felt every time she was at the restaurant. And then she "Thanked" him for making this happen; "There aren't many restaurants that have this feel, and that continue to check all of the boxes." We assured him, because of this, we'd return again. Please Note: This is not the same Barrel's Restaurant as before. It is much nicer. Thank You. MsJay We Celebrate Barrel Restaurant of Oak Lawn's Manager and The Full Staff. read more

I am prepared to update this review because I am trying to give this place a chance. There are great things and not so great things about this place. Atmosphere is great. No problem there. This is my second time coming and my food still wasn't as memorable as I was expecting it to be. First time I got something with salmon, this time I got their burger. The meat just needed more seasoning. Wasn't that great. I also bought one of their cocktails. I. Do. Not. Like. Pre-mixed...........drinks. I probably hate them. Never enough alcohol. My first drink was a waste of money and room in my tummy. After ordering an actual Bar drink (sidecar) with bourbon.... That. Was a great drink. Most people love this place but don't be surprised if your experience or your food is not what you expected. It's ok, give them chances read more

The Barrel Club - Barrel burger - New American Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

The Barrel Club is one of my top 3 restaurants in/near Chicago. I have been here sooooo many times and have introduced many people to this place. I have enjoyed the quality and consistency of their food tremendously. The brunch and dinner are amazing. My favorite for brunch: - Shrimp and grits (I always want more grits!) - Nashville chicken and waffles - skillet - bacon My dinner favorites: - Lamb Chops - Cajun Salmon - Fish of the day - shrimp and bacon roll - lobster roll - Shrimp Dijon - crab cakes - flautas - fried green tomatoes Favorite cocktails: - Forbidden Fruit - Tequila Mockingbird - Amaretto sour Service is great, people seem to enjoy working there. There is an 18% gratuity added, which you can have adjusted if your party is less than 6 people. I highly recommend trying this place out, but don't make it hard for me to get my reservation! Enjoy. read more

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To my Yelp elite squad...Can we please do an event here??? This place is amazing! We went on Sunday for brunch and also to celebrate my mother's birthday. I love a restaurant that takes pride in their decor and THE BARREL CLUB did just that! We arrived as the doors opened at 11a and were greeted right away! We had a group of 6 and were seated immediately! Our waitress helped and took a family picture for us! She was so nice and helpful! Her name was Simone! She took the time to walk us through the menu item by item which was greatly appreciated since it was our first time visiting. Now on to the food!!! The food was delicious!!! Fresh!!! And fulfilling!!! Check out my pictures to see some of our selections! This will definitely be my new home so if you see me at the bar with a mouth full of oysters say hi read more

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Ruined my Father's Day. The low and slow menu was horrible both the brisket and chicken were extremely dry. The sides were limited to that menu with no exceptions allowed. The pasta salad and coleslaw tasted like they came straight from a grocery store with no flavor at all, and the beans seemed like they were out of a can. I usually enjoy Barrel Club's brunch, but that Father's Day menu was a complete waste of my $200. read more

Mother's Day brunch was a complete disaster. had a reservation and still wasn't seated until and he later the food terrible terrible terrible dry no seasoning on the meat. spent more time waiting on things to be replenished. some staff had attitudes I wasted $113 I will never recommend this place again after this experienc. read more

We arrived at about 3:40pm. The hostesses seemed shocked that we didn't have a reservation, which was odd for the time and that the restaurant was practically empty. They sat us at a high-top in the bar area with a sign that said we needed to vacate the table by 5:30pm. The service wasn't much better. We had to call the bartender/server over a couple of times to place our orders. This did get better further into the dinner and we were checked on more often. We had the stuffed mushrooms and oyster rockerfeller as apps. Mushrooms were undercooked and not tender enough. Oysters were good but really rich - two were enough for me. The order comes with 6. My sister and I split a blt salad. It was really good and fresh. I just wish it had come dressed already. My niece had the Caesar salad and also enjoyed it. The portions were large for the salads. Garganelli shrimp pasta was the entree we split. It needed more seasoning but I enjoyed it. Shrimp were cooked well. My nieces had the salmon and short rib dishes. The salmon was tasty but didn't have a cajun flavor. It was well-seasoned but no heat. My niece also enjoyed the short rib but know that this short rib is more like a pot roast and comes with brown gravy. read more

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Went to have brunch in a Sunday and it was perfect! I love the decor and look of the restaurant. They have a barrels decorated through the restaurant and it gives it a rustic look. It's definitely a vibe, they play music and it's something for everybody. We had reservations and didn't wait too long to be seated. Our server was Ken and he is theeeee best! He has a personality like no other. He's very helpful with the menus and make sure you have everything you need! Their food is bomb! I got the French Toast, fried chicken, and a skillet when Turkey sausage. Honey....let me tell you! It was all so so delish! Everything on their menu is good! I also got a flight of drinks! You definitely want to make sure you make your way to Barrel Club. You can go solo and sit at the bar, go on a date, or go with your girls for a Sunday Funday brunch! read more

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Honestly we been meaning to go here for years but end up going to Cooper Hawk because we knew it was good. But finally visiting it made us regret not going sooner!! The service is excellent and attentive and the servings are huge! Drinks are excellent as well. It's lively with lots of natural light coming in. Far more affordable than Cooper Hawk as well. Will be back many times for sure! read more

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Very nice restaurant! Food was yummy and the drinks were even better. Plenty of free parking. Waitress raved about their brunch on Sat & Sun. I'll have to check it out. read more

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We went to this location on Saturday, and the food was delicious! The customer service was excellent thanks to our servers being polite and patient with everyone at our table. read more

The Barrel Club - Grilled Salmon was cooked to perfection - New American Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

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I love the food especially the drinks. I always order the flight specials and the Mac and Cheese has definitely got my vote. The service is great because not only do you have a waitress/waiter. But they also have other staff helping out with your table on busy days. The ambience is as usual with a restaurant somewhat candles light vibes but the decor is nice seating could be a little more spacious but it's a good time. read more

The Barrel Club - The Flight I had at the Barrel Club - New American Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

Stopped by The Barrel Club for my birthday and it was ok. This would be my 3rd time grabbing a bite here and I always love the ambiance. The decor is just so chic. If I based this review on my previous two visits I may have given 4 stars instead of 3. This go round the service and the food is what made the experience ok. For context they open at 3:30pm and close at 9pm on Thursday but online said the kitchen closed at 8:30. We arrived at 8:00pm and there was no host at the door. There were managers standing at the bar looking at us look around for about 3-5 mins before being assisted by the host. The host advised the kitchen closes at 8:15. She said she wasn't able to seat us but we could take a seat at the bar and they could get our food order in. We sat down and waiting a while for menus. The host saw us waiting and came to give us menus simultaneously with the bartender. Every dish they brought out looked immaculate. My bf said he loved his salmon and the sides that came with were also delicious. I ordered crab cakes and lamb chops with a side of mashed potato's. It also came with a soup or salad options. The crab cakes were really good and so was the broccoli cheddar soup. The lamb chops weren't bad at all but i would've liked them a little more seasoned. Like my moms lamb chops or fogo de chaos lol. I didn't really care for the mashed potatoes. Although the staff has good attitudes the service was a bit slow and lackadaisical. Maybe this is because we came towards end of day. read more

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This was my second time here and once again it did not disappoint. Out see server Don was amazing! The service was fast and the food was delicious. I had the Cajun shrimp Alfredo and it was perfect (not too saucy, not dry, not salt). The mushrooms, crab cakes and fried green tomatoes were yummy as well. I tasted the cod from another plate and I think I'll try that next time. The Barrel Club got it right! read more

The ambiance is nice, the drinks are decent the food was hot but not seasoned. Our server was ok but i expected the customer service to be much better. I will not be returning. read more

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We arrived at the restaurant at 3:30PM, for our 3:30PM reservation, but the doors were locked. Apparently the restaurant closes for an hour after brunch. Unfortunately doors were not opened until 3:45 PM. The lady apologized for the wait but we were a bit irritated because it was hot outside and we were left waiting in the sun. I ordered the salmon with broccolini and polenta. It was a great dish, but the salmon was ordered medium well and I probably should've ordered medium because it was a little dry. The group enjoy the mushrooms and oysters for appetizers. I ordered the cocktail flight with bourbon peach tea, Jamaican Me happy and forbidden fruit. Two out of three isn't bad. The bourbon peach tea was not flavorful at all. The place was humping...very popular spot. read more

The Barrel Club - Menu - New American Near Me - Oak Lawn, Illinois

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Let's start with Bourbon Flights. They have a forearms length list of different bourbon flights they offer. Most are good brand name flights, but they also have a lovely flight of their own products. We had the perogies and chicken tortillas soup. Both were good, but the soup. One of the best tortilla soups I've ever had. Next came lamb chops and bone in rib eye surf and turf with lobster tail, and we still had leftover steak for 2 days. Broccolini and Brussels sprouts for sides. All delicious. Very happy to have this place raise the bar on restaurants in the south subs. We'll be back. read more

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