I came for happy hour and I think this place is a higher end bar food, but well worth the investment. We got some great suggestions from our waitress and were loving our selections: Lamb burger: not gamey, maybe a little dry but the pickled red onion and goat cheese tzatziki made for a flavorful combination. Lobster roll: Now that's an item I don't see often on bar menu. Ok it's $20 which I thought should have been a little cheaper, but that was some quality lobster in there. Laden on a fresh brioche bun, that was definitely an item I kept thinking about, but that price deters me from it. Shrimp tacos: You get 3. The ingredients were fresh, there were good sized shrimps in there, so that you can get shrimp with every bite of the taco. Maybe not my favorite shrimp tacos but a solid contender and I would order it again when I return there. read more

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I am a huge fan and particular of pretzels, and The Oak Barrel definitely did not disappoint, especially with their warm beer cheese sauce on the side! My wife and I were happily surprised to bump into out marching band server at the KC. To this day, KDK had never disappointed. She steered us immediately to the warm pretzel and took liberties of choosing a flight of beers for me, and a round of rieslings for my wife. I tried to convince KDK to slip me the bourbon beurre Blanc recipe for those tri-tips. She said that was illegal, but hinted that all that is required is copious amounts of butter, heavy cream, and bourbon. We tried to order the crème brûlée for dessert, but since it was out of stock, my wife convinced me to grab an extra serving of the pretzel instead and was happy to make that choice! read more

They have a wide variety of drink options: ciders, IPAs, drafts, beer, wine and cocktails. Food and service was very good. Pizza was a little tough but still good and made for good leftovers. Salad was very fresh. read more

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The food is amazing and the ambiance. The service is also excellence. If you like whines and whiskey this a good place to try some new ones. read more

The Oak Barrel - Having drinks with friends - Brasseries Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

The service and food was excellent when I recently had dinner at The Oak Barrel. As a passionate bourbon drinker, I especially enjoyed their wide variety of spirits at the bar as well. Our server, Krystal did an outstanding job serving our table. She was courteous, friendly, and very knowledgeable about the menu. I will definitely be coming back! Ray read more

Service is amazing Drinks amazing, I had the old fashioned and it was perfect. Ambiance amazing Food: left a bit to be desired. I had the garlicky green beans and they came doused in gravy of some sort. I scraped most of it off in attempt to enjoy the food anyways and found the green beans were squeaky. I don't know how else to describe it. I feel like taking an entire star off for the green beans is too harsh. But they were so disappointing... I'll probably give a 5 star review because they earned it in every other aspect. I'll come back and try another green vegetable. read more

I had a wonderful time at Oak Barrel Restaurant. The staff was kind and very knowledgeable of the food and drinks. The restaurant is beautiful and the staff makes you feel comfortable as soon as you walk in the door. I was with a group of 10 and I was surprised how quickly they got our orders on the table. Everyone loved our food. I ordered the herb crusted salad and it was so large that I took half home with me. They provided a large amount of chicken on my salad and it was seasoned just perfectly. I also loved that our table was right by the fireplace. It was beautiful. The restaurant has a casual environment. It is next to Cinemark movie theater and makes a perfect place to grab a snack or food before or after the movies. The price is very reasonable and for the amount of food you get, it's really good. Overall my friends and I had a wonderful time. I can't wait to come back again. I definitely recommend this restaurant, you will not be disappointed! read more

The Oak Barrel - Braised pork shank, calamari, herb crusted salad, chicken & waffle, side car drink, coffee martini, kale & chef salad, & eggplant rolotini. - Brasseries Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

Great ambiance. We loved our meals, fish and chips, salmon with potatoes, minestrone soup, and garden salad. There is something for everyone on the menu. read more

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Very nice restaurant with good service. It was a little chaotic when we ate. But our waitress did her best. My review falls short where I ordered the duck mac and cheese, that ended up just kind of being painfully average. Not much flavor and only 3 morsels of duck in the mac. It wasnt so bad that I didnt eat it. But it definitely wasnt worth its price. My girlfriend had some vegetarian tacos in which she claimed were satisfactory. read more

* One the BEST Chicken & waffles I've had in a while. The syrup complimented the chicken and waffle so well. If you want additional syrup though it's $3+. Our server was excellent and super friendly. The restaurant itself kinda had a vintage look instead. Very spacious tho. We sat right next to the fire so we were very comfortable. Overall, experience was great. read more

The Oak Barrel - Amish Chicken and Waffles. - Brasseries Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

Went to the Oak Barrel tonight and though I've been there before I wanted to see what other Yelpers had to say and recommend. So based on reviews my former boss and I ordered the cauliflower appetizer to share. It was definitely delicious! I had the Mac n cheese special with smoked ham and that was very good and glad I ordered it too. Came with a salad and the portion size of the mac was super generous. My only complaint, though minor, was that the wine pours were a little shy of what I'd expect for the price paid. read more

Went here with an event hosted by Wounded Warrior Project. It was slightly disappointing that several items on the menu weren't available. The food we did get was terrific. read more

What a great experience at the Oak Barrel!! I will definitely be back there again. I took my parents and my fiance for an evening outing without too many expectations. I was amazed by the food, the service, and the atmostphere. I highly recommend the Greek Salad with the salmon. The server, Krystal, was outstanding!! She knew the menu inside out, was always on cue during our stay, and what's more, she suggested the perfect wine pairing to go with our meal. I highly recommend Krystal if you go. The whole family had a great time and everyone got along so great! Good Vibes! The atmosphere is so warm and cozy, even when it's cold and dreary out in Cleveland. read more

Not only was the food amazing, the Dr pepper pork shank particularly!! But our server Krystal 'who has the best superhero glasses ever' was above and beyond helpful at making sure we made the right choices for both our meals and beers and assuring our first visit here was perfect!!! read more

Great experience from the service to the food to the ambiance. We started with the calamari as an appetizer and I have to say it was the best calamari I have had in the greater Cleveland area. So good that I forgot to take a picture before we started eating it . He got the chicken and waffles and I got the filet mignon without the bleu cheese crumbles. He really loved the chicken and waffles! He wasn't a huge fan of the syrup, however, he said he would definitely get it again!!! It was also a huge portion for the cost! When I got my filet mignon it was a tad undercooked (I asked for medium and it was medium rare). I ate my sides while I waited for them to recook a steak for me and they brought out another full entree!!! And this time, the steak was perfect. It was soooo good! I basically took the whole meal home since I was so full from the calamari and sides. Lastly, our bartender was amazing!! I can't remember her name but I know she was blonde and mentioned she had lived in Tennessee and Texas previously. She recommended both of the entrees we selected and when I asked for a lemonade to drink, she made it FROM SCRATCH, instead of using the Minute Maid brand they had. Her fresh squeezed lemonade was fantastic. They should pay her to make a batch every day'!!! read more

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Have been coming here for years used to enjoy this place. Bartenders are cocky, rude and not customer focused. Food is a B-

I can't believe I haven't reviewed Oak Barrel. This is our favorite meetup spot when we meet our distant friends halfway for a dinner date. The food is exquisite, the service is top notch and the bourbon selection is abundant. Start yourself off with the Amish Soy Chili Chicken Wings and then dive into either the Dr. Pepper Braised Pork Shank or the Roasted Loch Duart Salmon, wash it down with a smooth bourbon, head back home with your date for a SMASHTASTIC evening and thank me later! read more

The Oak Barrel - "Roasted Loch Duart Salmon"--EXCEPTIONAL!! - Brasseries Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

The service was amazing. Our server Hannah was kind and so attentive. We were there on Monday and will definitely be back!

Met a friend for dinner here after work on a Friday and the place was hoppin'! Thankfully, we did not have to wait long to get seated at a high top table in the bar area...plenty of indoor seating and a nice patio for when the weather is warmer. The menu is pretty diverse and prices are reasonable for more upscale pub fare. We split the baked goat cheese appetizer...it was delicious - a well-seasoned red sauce with goat cheese melted on top and slices of toasted baguette for dipping. I had the arugula beet salad (the shallot vinaigrette was so good and flavorful!) and my friend had the spicy shrimp tacos (she said they were really good but did not find them spicy). My only note is that is was really loud inside so keep that in mind if you sit in the bar area. That didn't deter us though...I will definitely be back! read more

The best Gastropub in the greater Cleveland area. Food is notoriously consistent in freshness and quality. You can't go wrong here unless you are watching calories. Even then it's worth the sacrifice. read more

Friendly staff and great Bavarian pretzel - the best we've had around here. Nice selection of beers as well. Sorry to say the burger was subpar and the chicken tenders inedible. The latter removed from our bill without requesting, much appreciated. Room is loud with lots of hard surfaces for sound to bounce off of. But they looked able to host large parties. read more

This was such a pleasant surprise. We were driving by and stopped in. First, skip.the stuffed eggs, sounded great but were kinda bland. I love deviled eggs. The salad with shallot vinaigrette was really great. I found myself looking at how to make it at home. The Dr Pepper pork shank was the real surprise. The shank was tasty, tender and meaty. The mashed potato base was great and the coleslaw was really different and just right with the dish. The baked cod was perfect and not overcooked. Nice spice and crust. Again, the masked potato was flavored to go with the dish. We will return here when we are going through the area again. A great selection of beers and wine. read more

Great food and service great pizza wings , and onion wings tacos are great and good process on Tuesdays read more

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Let's start with the positives: great environment with high end appeal and a warm romantic elegant and fun vibe. The service was outstanding. The food however didn't live up to expectations. I had the tacos on taco Tuesday, and they tasted like something I'd make at home with leftovers with tortillas from the grocery store. I also had the cauliflower appetizer which was actually pretty good. I'd come back to give it a second shot and try some of the other apps and maybe an entree. read more

Another establishment I went here after tough time for my family . Two of my aunts and I stopped here for dinner. We were all curious about the Popcorn made with Duck Fat and Truffles. It was amazingly delightful. I had the Ahi Tuna Taco . Needless to say they were among the best I've ever had.... Another hidden Gem !! read more

Some of the best bbq I've had in a long time. Will totally go again when in Cleveland. Friendly staff, nice environment, yummy food.

We went Went here once a few months ago for a girls dinner. Calamari was to die for, need to go back for that now. Also got the big Tex salad, it was huge, and full of flavor and ingredients, very good. Went again about a month ago. Got the pretzel, we love pretzels and I got the famous shrimp salad. And I now know why it's famous. The shrimp were huge and delicious. They have a good draft menu and the place is beautiful. Bar/ordering/hostess situation was a little messed up, confusing. But everyone is working on Covid/post Covid protocol. So can't complain, would recommend! read more

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Lots of outdoor seating. Friendly service. Tons of options on the menu. Great beer list. read more

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Cornbread biscuits are second to none. I'd literally just eat those for a meal. Top notch food

Service is good food is good nothing really stands out for me but solid place for a meal.

Always great coming here before or after a movie. Very diverse menu, something for everyone. The braised pork shank is fantastic every time. On our visit tonight the head chef was walking around greeting tables and asking how we were liking our food. Super nice caring guy and a great chef! A little gesture can go a long way! read more

Stopped by with two colleagues for dinner. $18 for a charcuterie "butchers" board that was just all pickled vegetables. There was 1 (yes, just 1) kind of cheese involved. It was a waste of money and most of it didn't get eaten. I got tacos and they were decent -nothing life changing. Would get something different if I go back. The "snacks" list was impressive I must say. Lots to choose from. Service was slow and they weren't busy. Maybe getting ready for a dinner rush but we waited so long for our check and had a two hour drive home so that was annoying. I would've asked for it but waitress was nowhere to be found. read more

The food here is ah-mazing, start to finish. Let me preface that by saying I think I have pretty high food standards. I wish I had pictures for everyone, but we got too excited when our food came. We started with the wings which were cooked to perfection; crispy skin, but tender meat..and the sauce. I had to order a side of that for my entree. I had a shrimp cobb salad, which was the best salad of my life. Shrimp cooked perfectly and I dipped that in the wing sauce. The dressing was also great and the produce tasted extremely fresh. The portion was huge and could be split between 2 people. My husband had the ribs. They were a little too smokey for me, but he said they were probably the best ribs he's had. Our other friend ordered the open faced pulled pork and that looked great too; he finished his plate. We're not from the area, which is unfortunate. This would be a spot that would make it into regular rotation. Our service was a little slow and innatentive, but nothing to get upset about. The food and atmosphere definitely made up for that. read more

I've been to the oak barrel multiple times! It is such a great atmosphere, in the restaurant area & in the bar area! Both areas are a great place to sit and enjoy a dinner especially in the bar area with the live band! I recently came here with my husband and his parents. I absolutely love the duck mac&cheese but they also have a great size menu with many different dishes that are delicious! My favorite appetizers are the duck fat popcorn, truffle pomme frites, and crisp calamari! read more

Great vegan options. The cauliflower wings were delicious! They were going to seat us upstairs but then realized we had some guests with us that couldn't get around as well and friendly to keep us on the main level. Great feel, although it was loud. Would come back when we're in the area again. read more

The food was so good. The lamb burger was fresh. I will definitely be back back here. Very nice atmosphere. read more

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The Oak Barrel is simply amazing. The service is excellent and the food is even better. George is a wonderful owner/gm The outdoor fireplace is warm and warming. Happy hour can't be beat ! And don't forget about Taco Tuesday !! $3.00 for any of the delicious tacos read more

The Oak Barrel - Outside Fire table - Brasseries Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

Food was awesome! Pull Pork Open faced sandwich was awesome and the Cod was also fantastic!! Stacy was our server and she did a great job helping us decide what to order. We'll be back read more

I've been a few times and have a mixed review. I have food restrictions for medical reasons, which includes onions. Unfortunately, there are menu items that are premixed, therefore limiting my choices. I ordered the street tacos that didn't have onions in the description and confirmed with our server prior to ordering. They came out with onions. I commented to the server and they said all of the tacos come with onions. Other times I've gone the food has been hit or miss. read more

Just wanted to give this place another shout out. Always great food and you can't beat the bar and the staff. A good stout on tap would make it perfect. read more

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