Excellent service!!! Some of the best we've had in a while. Ambiance was fabulous. Live music, but not too loud. Fantastic food and drinks. Overall great night out. read more

I had a recent reservation to have dinner at the Barrel Room in Chesapeake with a group of friends. The room presence a dim ambience, along with pub seating by the bar for those interested in beer, cocktail, and or wine. The servers were incredibly friendly and accommodating, making sure that our party of seven was comfortable and well taken care of throughout the evening. The atmosphere of the restaurant is warm and inviting, with a cozy and rustic decor that makes you feel right at home. For appetizers the shisito peppers and the brussels sprouts were good beginning dishes. The rest of my party all had dishes that they all enjoyed. I particularly enjoyed the ahi tuna with rice and asparagus. They seared mines well enough to taste the flavorful seasoning that covered my ahi tuna. I also tried the ahi with the garden salad. I dipped my ahi with soy sauce and honey mustard dressing.. it was a well needed element that went well with my salad. The sriracha sauce and wasabi aioli complemented the dish. The finale to our meals were dessert! I had to say, I was overjoyed with excitement seeing nightingale's ice cream sandwich on the menu. It is my ultimate favorite ice cream sandwich and my guilty pleasure. I ordered the raspberry donut ice cream sandwich. I was obsessed and couldn't contain myself. I got my girlfriends hooked and they had to order ice cream sandwiches of their own. The $8 ice cream sandwich is mindblowing and a game changer. read more

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I love nights when they host Frank Sings Frank best!! My favorite dish is the seafood risotto with scallops. It can get loud and crowded but that goes to show that business is going great. read more

First time here and the atmosphere. The food! The alcoholic beverages I ordered the Guinness burger and that garlic pepper aioli was on point!!! My husband ordered the tuna nachos....which surprised me. He doesn't eat sushi. But he ordered the seared tuna nachos and actually liked it! It was definitely flavorful! The cocktails were amazing! Get the old fashion! And for $3 more make it smoked!!! They have their own parking area and plenty of room.... however, it does get crowded! read more

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great find! delicious smoked old fashioned and yummy menu!!! apps are super yummy!!! Staff is amazing!!!

Wow, where do I begin. My wife and I came to the Barrel Room as a weekly date night for over a year and a half. Tonight was our first night back since January or December and boy were we disappointed... Our favorite menu item was removed. (Salmon burger). Our favorite appetizer, the ahi tuna nachos, were the worst we have ever gotten. So bland. I got the bourbon street pasta which I have had numerous times, but this time it was hands down the WORST pasta dish I have ever had. Chicken was so over cooked, but the worst part was the amount of seasoning they put in the dish made it almost unpalatable. Our waitress also never asked how any of our ordered items were. Just an utter disappointment. read more

The old fashion was on point! The Ribeye was cooked perfectly! Great staff, great food and great place!

I love this place! The service, the staff, the food are top notch! The bourbon selection is top of the line. The bartenders are super personable and treat you like family. They only use fresh ingredients for the mixed drinks. read more

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As its name suggests, The Barrel Room is a bourbon themed restaurant, relatively new to the area. Drinks are stiff and prices are decent. The old fashioned is actually made the right way, with one large ice cube. Perfection! For bourbon enthusiasts, they even offer the Buffalo Mule, which is made with Buffalo Trace. I ordered the Princess Peach, which is to die for! Stay thirsty, friends! read more

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The burgers are great, a little pricey, but very well put together with great apps and sides.

Good food, from their appetizer, main up to their desserts. Excellent service, in-spite of we are 8tops our service was very attentive and gave what we needs! I also love the ambiance which is pretty cool! I actually regret forgetting to take picture of it because my friends and I was so buddy catching up!lol But we definitely had a great time and enjoy our experience here! read more

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I went here last night after hearing so many great things about this place. For starters, we ordered the brussel sprouts which were so hard we sent them back. Our waters were never refilled. Then I received the salmon as my entree and all tasted well. I proceeded to spend the rest of my night vomiting from this dinner I had at the barrel room. I will never go back here and would never recommend this to anyone. DO NOT GO HERE!!!!!! read more

I wanted to like this place. Unfortunately fell short- well honestly off a cliff. Brussel sprouts raw. Long wait- not an issue- however when food arrived the fries were cold. Waitress was pleasant, however never noticed our empty glasses at all and had long times she disappeared. Was expensive for what we were served. read more

The Barrel Room - Our empty glasses. - New American Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

Great place food is excellent Sid is the best. Always attentive and caring. Great place to eat. Excellent staff great atmosphere

The good here is great! We have had burgers, steak and seafood before and it's all delicious. Our server last night waa Jolene and she was wonderful! read more

Jolene has been our server many times and she's always been the best. Food is always great!

Our server, Victoria, was wonderful. The food and ambiance was awesome. As new empty nesters, we may be visiting often.

It was our first meal at The Barrel Room and I really wanted to like it. But it is really noisy and we couldn't hear each other talk. We're all over 65, so maybe the noise isn't a problem for most patrons. We had two different servers for some reason and it took 20 minutes to get our cocktails. Also what bar runs out of olives for martinis at 7pm on a Saturday? By the way there's Walmart and Target nearby and I know both sell olives. I had the seafood risotto which did have 3 scallops but I asked our server where the shrimp was and was told it was cut up and mixed in with the sauce. For the price I also want to see 3 whole shrimp. The other two entrees were slightly over salted. The dining chairs are very hard, so we didn't linger for coffee and dessert. Also, the two inch roach we saw crawling up the wall and disappearing into the ceiling was our signal to leave. It seems The Barrel Room is a good sports bar and the service is very good at the bar, it's just not our type of restaurant. read more

Couldn't ask for more from a neighborhood bar! Always a great time with what seems like long time friends when we sit at the bar with people we've never met. Good food, great drinks, awesome whiskey selection. If you like old fashions (or if you don't), try the bourbon margarita. Easily my favorite place in Chesapeake! read more

Cute little place. Live music. I got the Cesar salad. Good size for $10. I added shrimp. When I got the plate, it was 3 little pieces of shrimp on top of my big salad. Come to find out it's was an additional $13 for the 3 shrimp equaling $23 for this sad salad. I was very disappointed. I totally got ripped off. I could get a huge salad and a big piece of salmon at Maggie Mcflys for this price. When I asked about the quantity, server said it was market price. Do not add shrimp to your salad!! read more

Great burgers, a little on the pricey side, I ordered the Guinness burger $19. but you get what you pay for! It was delicious, i ate the whole 1/2 pound patty! My gf ordered the seafood risotto, $36. She cleaned her plate as well! Highly recommended! great atmosphere as well! (Nice whiskey selection) read more

This is a solid for star place. The Paloma I ordered was deceptively strong, which gets no complaints from me. The brussels sprouts were not exactly what I expected. I expected something a bit more crunchy, so I wasn't really happy with them. But I'm sure there are some people that like their brussels sprouts that way. I'm not just not one of them. The burger was good. It was a little overcooked and a little underseasoned, but still pretty juicy. Despite all of that, this place is definitely worth a try. read more

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Good pub food, Amazing Bourbon selection. The Bourbon room has been on my list for a while. Parking is pretty easy, though directly out front is hard to get. The inside is bigger than it looks from outside. We were seated by the window, I was sat in a cushy chair that sat a little low, but was really comfy. I ordered the hot chicken sandwich, which was a solid choice. The real reason to come though is the bourbon selection. I was able to taste some Bourbons that I hadn't had the opportunity to before. I had a Widow Jane and a Barrell Seagrass. I Definitely recommend. read more

This is clearly the go to spot for Saturday nights in Chesapeake! I had made reservations for 8 of us for an early dinner at 4pm. When we first got there it was pretty quiet and empty. As the time passed, it became crowded with people. Soon, people were hanging out at the crowded foyer. As a group, we ordered shishito peppers as an appetizer and the grilled brussel sprouts. The shishito peppers although charred pretty well, were underseasoned. Even with the cotija cheese and cilantro lime dressing it seemed bland. The brussel sprouts could have been grilled a bit longer as they were pretty tough to chew. I felt they were also a bit under seasoned, even with the bacon and parmesan cheese. I ordered the salmon seasonal salad. It was amazing! The salmon was cooked to perfection and the salad was fresh and delicious. The swapped out their mustard dressing for balsamic vinaigrette and it was perfect! One of my friends had the seafood risotto and she loved it. Another had their Korean beef and vegetable soup plus their seared ahi tuna; also loved it. Other entrees ordered were: orange bourbon glazed salmon and the barrel burger no bun extra lettuce. Some of us indulged in their sweets: cheesecake, chocolate torte, and nightingale ice cream sandwich. These were a hit. In conclusion, you MUST COME HERE! I am definitley now a regular. I'm planning on bringing hubby here for a date night! read more

The Barrel Room - New American Near Me - Chesapeake, Virginia

So the food and service were great. I do have a few cautionary notes though. So the food and drinks were all wonderful. I highly recommend the Bourbon margarita. We had the steak salad and the pork chops. Both were delicious with large portion sizes. The broccoli that came with the pork chops was perfectly cooked with a bit of char but still not overcooked. The mashed potatoes were delicious. Both the pork chop and the steak for the salad were cooked well without being overdone. We also had the Cookie Monster ice cream sandwich. It was wonderful but I'm glad we split it as it is rich. The wait staff was very attentive and checked back multiple time despite the fact that they were really busy with several large parties. Here are my two "heads up" notes- - The live music was great but it was so loud that conversation was out while the band was playing. - The smoked cocktails are a neat gimmick but don't really have an effect on the cocktails and you will smell like wood smoke after. In other words, it doesn't stick to the drink but it will stick to you. Added note that the prices are very very reasonable. Well worth the price. We will go again. read more

We have been going to the Barrell Room for a little over a year now and for a long time the food was delicious. The drinks were wonderful and the bartender was great. We go on the average of once every three weeks, primarily because we have an appointment in that area. For the last three visits, we did not even get our food on one visit after waiting 70 minutes and on the other two visits it came out after 40 minutes and was not near as good as it used to be. Each time the bartender who is great, pleaded for us to return again as a customer. We realize things do happen, but for the past nine weeks, the food is not that great and the food service is extraordinarily slow. The one thing that is saving this establishment is the bartender, who does everything in her power to make your experience good. I have tried to call the owner or manager and talk about this rather than posting a review, but they have no interest. So tonight is the first night we are looking for something else in the area. read more

The good: nice drink menu. Really liked my old fashioned. Went down smooth and could have easily ordered more but I had to drive! Kids menu. That's always a win. They can seat a group. Nice menu. Not too big and it's meat heavy. Yes, some salads. The ok: I thought the price was high for what you get. I got the sirloin. Cooked a little more done then I like but it was juicy. Came with steamed broccoli and mashed potatoes. But for $30? I dunno. Was very busy for a Friday night which is a good sign. Service was good. They seemed to help each other. read more

This place is not close to me but we have heard about this place so we came to try. We came at 4pm and that is the magic time. Only few people yet and plenty of seats to choose. There are 7 of us ladies. We had a reservation and that also helps. The front door is just a regular set up but inside is wide with plenty of tables and chairs. It feels homey. No one is sitting in the bar that time. There was a family in the middle with 3 young children who are enjoying their food. We look at the menu and I already know we will be enjoying this place. The choice menus was well thought of. Our waitress came and was just happy to accommodate our group of thinkers. The waitress was quick and efficient and our delicious food came fast. By that time, more people are coming in groups and quickly the bar was filling up. Yet our food was never compromised. The presentation of each food being served was mouth watering. Each one perfect and the serving is large. From the fresh salad to the perfectly cooked salmon and the thickness of the soup. Just lovely. The first taste makes you not want to put down your fork. The balance of ingredients, the amount of herbs, the taste of freshness and the amount per serving equals to a very happy mouth and tummy. The dessert also is the same. Fresh, not too sweet and is very tasty. Even with the influx of people coming in, we had enough time to enjoy it all and still mange to talk to each other. Overall, we enjoy it so much , I plan to bring my family here again. read more

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We have been going to this restaurant for about the past six months and everything there was amazing. We went there about a month ago, and we waited an hour for our food. Finally, we told the waitress that we needed to leave and she stated that they were having some trouble in the kitchen, we went back again tonight thinking that the last time we were there was a one time thing, but unfortunately, this was not the case. The bartender is always amazing. The drinks are great but again it took us 45 minutes to get our food there was hardly anyone in the restaurant or appetizer came out the same time as our food. The appetizer was hot, but our tuna dinner was cold, we drove 20 minutes to get to the restaurant and it is extremely frustrating to go there and expect a nice meal like we had experienced in the past but were totally let down again. Don't know if we'll be going back. read more

Great food great service. Pizzas and burgers are great and much better than your typical bar fare. The whiskey and bourbon selection is incredible and the drinks are incredible. It's one of our favorite spots when we're in the area. read more

I had family in town from Wilmington NC and I had talked about seeing, Frank signs Frank Sinatra. He happened to be having a show at the Barrel Room. I had never been before but wanted them to see Frank, we all 7 ordered something different and we all talked about how good the food was. I had the espresso martinis and the burger. The cocktails were priced good, I hate going to some places and they want to charge crazy prices. Everything was priced good and it was comfortable seating, the staff was really friendly and Frank was the cheery on top. read more

We made a reservation and told them we were bringing an infant. When we arrived there were no available high chairs so we had to stand around our table with our child and wait for another family to finish their meal. Then they made my spouses drink wrong (added ice to his whiskey) and when he asked for it to be fixed they just took the ice out instead of making him a new drink. They took some time to come take our order but that was fine bc we weren't in a rush, however it took quite a while for our food to come out and my son started to get fussy waiting for so long. Once our food came the portions were all very small (especially considering the price of the dishes!) and my fries were not only cold, but they tasted dry, like day-old reheated fries. My husbands jambalaya dish had very little meat, he counted 1 shrimp and 3 pieces of sausage. Overall the experience was a pretty big let down, especially considering we came in early (5pm) specifically to avoid the bulk of the dinner rush. The price was most definitely not worth the mediocre quality of the food and the mediocre service we received. read more

Went last night for the first time and it didn't disappoint! I was so excited to see the place full!! We had reservations and were seated right on time. We shared the Gouda dip and it was SO good! Hot, cheesy dip with a big scoop of bacon jam on top. We shared a house salad (plenty for two as a side). My husband got the bone-in ribeye, and I got the Bourbon Street Pasta and we both loved it! Can't wait to return! Also, the service and the cocktails were fantastic! read more

We always receive Excellent food and service! Cannot recommend enough. Menu is small and select but also with enough variety to please both my husband and I who prefer different options. read more

Awesome food and service a little loud but otherwise great! Maybe turn down the music a bit

Date night! We decided to try this restaurant after living In Chesapeake for a year now. Most of the Yelp reviews were positive so we made a reservation, not sure if it's required but we wanted to make sure we got in. We were blown away! From the moment we walked in we knew it was going to be a great meal. It is a rather small place but packed! There is a full bar and there was live music in the back, this was Saturday night so I'm not sure if music is every night or not. From the reviews we had to try the fried shrimp appetizer. Very lightly fried which is what you want, served with a chili sauce, perfection! I chose the filet, it comes with mashed potatoes and broccoli. My steak melted in my mouth, med rare and so delicious. You get two pieces so one piece came home with me. The mashed potatoes had the skin on and chunks of potato which is exactly how I like them. Husband chose the grilled ribeye, 16 ounces and chargrilled to perfection. His came with the same sides as mine and he was a happy man. We asked about bread and sadly it is an appetizer so we had to pay for that, no worries, pretty huge serving so that came home with us too. I know I used perfection numerous times in this review but that is what it was, pure perfection! Our server was super friendly and was very attentive. No room for dessert on this visit but we will be back so maybe next time. Give this place a try, you can thank me later!!! read more

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Had the steak salad, the steak was well favored and cooked just as ordered. Wife had the salmon and that was full of flavor as well. The atmosphere was nice they did a good job with it. Service was spot on as well. I originally gave this 4 stars based on the price but will change it to 5 as I write this because they really did do a good job on all aspects of the meal. read more

Service, ambiance, and food was great! Tuna nachos and drinks from the bar were my favorite.

We made a reservation for my son's birthday. We got there early and got seated and the young hostess came up to us and asked us if we would be done eating by a certain time so they could take another reservation. We were blown away and confused that she asked us this question and as much as this place charges they need to train the employees better! No Bueno! read more

Ambiance was great. Live music, good vibe. Hostesses were super friendly and quick to see us. I had a burger which was amazing. We ordered the garlic bread and Brussel sprouts which were really good. My wife had the cesar salad which was a disappointment and looked lackluster in presentation at best. Great bourbon selection. read more