Club sandwich was good but the chicken was dry. The chicken and sausage were over smoked and the sausage was a spicy sausage which the menu did not specify. The sausage was too spicy for me. The chicken was dry and way too flavorful. The garlic green beans were over garlicky and left too much residue at the bottom of the plate. One of my dining companions had the beef tenderloin and it was threw different degrees of wellness depending on where he cut into it. The crab balls and duck popcorn were good. The staff were not as professional as the upscale restaurant this is supposed to be. They were all dressed too casually dressed and did not act upscale as the restaurant. read more

I stopped in to kill some time and ended up staying for 2 hours by myself! I loved that I sat on the patio and relaxed with my food while watching the sunset. There was a live band playing on the other side of the patio that the audience enjoyed. I would of have given it 5 star but the food was not so great. I saw at a neighboring table the Chicken and Sausage plate. It looked like a really great dish and was recommended by the waitress. However, the sausage was different than I expected and not what I preferred for taste . But the real kicker was my smoked Chicken it was pretty dry. read more

The Oak Barrel - Brasseries Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

The atmosphere was very nice and the staff were friendly. The food on the other hand, I was not a fan of. I got the shrimp tacos and they were not good. Overall I was not happy. Prices were expensive for the quality of food. read more

Had a wonderful time on the patio, service was excellent, Charles was very attentive and responsive to our needs. Felt very safe with the COVID-19 precautions and best of all the food was amazing! read more

Great food excellent service Stacy the waitress was absolutely excellent. She made the whole evening. They are very lucky to have an employee that good represent their restaurant. it was our first time there ,definitely will not be our last. read more

Food is good and the upstairs is great for a party/get together. It has great ambiance. I've only ever been for get togethers/networking, but enjoyed the appetizers and old fashioned drinks. read more

Great outdoor seating; choose sun or table with umbrella or under patio roof. Atmosphere inside is nice as well. Menu boasts diverse selection of appetizers and entrees and servings are plentiful. Service is always spot on. Drinks pretty good too :) read more

Service was sub par. Chicken livers were way over cooked very well done unfortunately but the polenta was good. Lobster roll tasted decent but small for the price. I had the croque monseur pizza, decent at best. Worst part of meal was service. No silverware or plates provided upon delivery of apps. Need to step your game up. read more

It seems a lot like the old Deagan's menu but with more options. They still do Taco Tuesday so that made me happy. I used to take my mom to the Deagan's one and I enjoyed the cilantro they used. I am glad that they still make the tuna taco here. It is really good. The vegan and beef tacos are also good. A lot of the other stuff on the menu seems pricey but it is what is. The beer selection is great. My friend had one on a lunch break which I admire. read more

I have thought long and hard about this... but I am gonna go with 5 stars. My first visit back in March was very good so I gave it 4 stars. The food and beer were great and the ambiance enjoyable. I went back again yesterday and the beer was even better (they had a very hard to find local brew on tap...Columbus Brewing Co.'s Bodhi) and the Cuban sandwich was perfect. The atmosphere was decent, not real bustling but it was early. (It is a little uppity but I was completely comfortable wearing shorts and t-shirt.) What put this experience over the top was the cornhole boards out front along with the outdoor bar they had set up. That is enough to win me over everyday of the week:) Great job Oak Barrel!! read more

The Oak Barrel is one of those places I have been several times but have never given a review. My husband and I are big and of Chef Demetrios Atheneos (Forage Public House, Bold Food and Drink) so The Oak Barrel has become one of favorite places to meet friends for lunch or enjoy a cocktail before going to a movie at the neighboring Cinemark. Like all of Chef Atheneos' restaurants the food is classy, farm-to-table and really freaking good! I love the rustic chic vibe and the killer patio space. read more

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Food was absolutely phenomenal as well as service! I was working in the area and stumbled across it. Highly recommend.

Came in as part of networking event, had a lamb burger which was very good. Can't speak on the service or anything else beyond that

We were looking for a place to eat after a fun ride on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad and the Oak Barrel is just a few minutes from the Independence stop. The atmosphere is nice, and the double-sided fireplace in the middle of the restaurant was a welcome addition on a chilly Saturday. The menu has a good, well-priced selection of apps, pizzas, burgers, sandwiches and entrees. I had the Croque Monsier pizza and it was delicious! And huge! I could have easily split the pizza with someone else -- but then I wouldn't have had the leftovers I enjoyed the next day!. My friend ordered the pulled pork sandwich and said it was very tasty. The service was good, but a little intrusive. The server first asked us for our order about two minuets after we sat down and then again about a minute after that. It was early (around 4:30 pm) so maybe she didn't have enough tables to keep her busy. But that's a minor complaint and I'm sure we'll be back if we find ourselves in Valley View again. read more

Went before a movie. Location is great, same plaza as the theatre. Our waitress was amazing , super nice and engaging. The food was good. We shared the onion ring appetizer. They are giant rings, incredibly hot and fresh. And good seasoning on the batter. I had the duck confit Mac and cheese. This dish was decent, not as good as it sounds. It was a little greasy. It came with a salad on the plate. My friend had the chicken and waffles and really enjoyed it. It is a large place so we were seated quickly. They have a large beer list. It was good for what it is. Next time I go to a movie I would go back. read more

The Oak Barrel - Duck Confit Mac and Cheese - Brasseries Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

Delivered as reviewed by the yelp community. Came here w a business associate for dinner. It's a Tuesday night so it was a little quiet. We were seated immediately by a very nice hostess. The service wAs great, very personable wAitress. On Tuesdays they have tacos for 2&3 dollars. I had a chicken, Tuna & pork taco & they were all excellent. The place is very comfortable, feels a little rustic but not like being in a cowboy bar. The only complaint was they don't allow samples of their wines. I had never heard this at any restaurant before. The server recommended a blend & it was good but I would've been a little twisted had it not been something I cared for. When u spend 9 bucks for a glass of wine you'd like to taste it beforehand to know that you'd like it. This was a little disappointing. Otherwise a very good dining experience. Check it out of you haven't been. read more

I have been to The Oak Barrel once before, so this was my second experience there. We went on a Sunday night around 6pm. There was a short wait for tables but we opted to sit at the bar instead. It was a very nice bar area. Our waitress was great the whole night. She promptly took our drink orders and asked me exactly how I wanted my Moscow Mule. She also let my husband sample a few beers. We got the calamari appetizers which was a nice serving size. It also was very very good and I would consider myself a calamari expert as I quite honestly order it almost everywhere. My husband loved the sauces that were on the calamari so much he asked for some later to dip fries in. I got the spicy shrimp tacos and enjoyed them. I sort of wish they came with something other than chips and salsa. Those were nothing spectacular. My husband got a lamb burger which I tried and it was amazing! I would love to go back and try some of their other food because they have a pretty large menu and I had several other items I wanted to taste. read more

The Oak Barrel - Spicy Shrimp tacos with chips and salsa. Tacos great, chips and salsa were mediocre. - Brasseries Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

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The east coast oysters were good. The waitress was fair and not very friendly or attentive. Atmosphere was excellent. No wait on a Saturday evening at 7:00. read more

Been there many times. Food and service is usually great. One time went with my elderly Dad ((93 years old) and he ordered for himself as we all did and the waitress only brought him a small side dish. We all received our main dish and waited a little while as to not eat in front of him until we decided our food was getting cold and asked our waitress where his main entree was and why it wasn't served with ours and she said she didn't think he wanted or could eat all that at his age. We all started eating because our food was getting cold and my Dad told us to eat and ordered his meal to go. We all understood everyone makes mistakes and it was around 8:00 pm and busy still. Possibly the waitress was burned out and forgot or really thought his order wasn't credible because of his age. Hopefully, the next elderly person (90-100) doesn't get this opinionated waitress. Otherwise the service and food was great. read more

I met up with a friend while in Cleveland & she suggested for us to try this place out. I love the way this restaurant was laid out. The owner had a vision of making this a gastropub with a french twist and that's exactly what it felt like. They offer plenty of seating inside & out, but the best place to sit when it's nice outside on a Friday night is right in front next to the fire pit. Janeen was our server & she was awesome. Always checking in on us & making sure we were all set. Here's what we shared: Baked Camembert Brie - Delicious! A most have. Butcher's Plate - Was good & had a nice presentation, but didn't care for it too much. Carne Asada Steak Tacos - Tender, moist, & delicious. Only thing that needs improvement is the steak needs to be cut into smaller pieces. Oak Barrel Burger - Moist, not tough to eat, & delicious. The veggies were great & looked too pretty to eat. The chips needed salt though. read more

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Onion rings are really good especially with the spicy mayo (not that spicy). It is a generous size so have it with a group, not solo. The ribs....are seriously amazing! Fall off the bone, smoky flavor and loaded with sauce. Half rack will stuff one person easily without eating the sides. Being from Texas I had little expectations but I was seriously blown away. read more

The Oak Barrel - Pretty cool place! Beer is ice cold. - Brasseries Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

So lets start from the beginning, we arrived, employee attitude was outstanding but the service was terrible. For example, the fish and chips was all greasy and practically falling apart and out the bread. The duck fat popcorn was all cold and stale. Eventually figured out they cook it in the morning and sit it under a heating lamp which makes it soggy and greasy. It also had fat smeared all over it. But thanks to the manager, our faulty bill had some charges taken off. read more

We were waiting for a movie nearby and had a rest in the restaurant. The place was pretty. I like the high ceiling and real firework. I had dragon milk icecream. It was the first time to have an ice cream made by dragon milk. Intersting flavor. It was tasted a little bit. The brownee under the ice cream was warm. Everything's good. I wish all chairs are as comfortable as sofa but we had hardwood chairs instead of sofa. It is a nice place to sit with 2-3 friends. read more

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$18 Parmesan crusted chicken salad came with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and a small piece of chicken that was cold and not fresh in the slightest. Would not recommend. read more

I have come here several times to eat and always enjoyed my meals. The restaurant is pretty large with a cozy, modern but rustic atmosphere. They have a nice bourbon selection, and ever changing draft list. I have eaten a variety of meals here, chicken and waffles and the croque monsieur pizza which I enjoyed. Plus the various meals of my fiance, that I have assisted in finishing, have all been delicious, but what truly earned this place the 5th star is the last meal I had, the open faced pulled pork BBQ. Usually I am not a fan of open faced sandwiches, but this one definitely peaked my interest. They chose to use jalapeño cornbread instead of regular bread. The pulled pork was very tender with excellent flavor and pulled apart with ease. The slaw was tasty, but the fried, crunch onions were my favorite addition to the sandwich. The sandwiches here are pretty reasonably priced. The dinners go from fair prices to a little elevated, but the food is worthy of the price. Usually I always like to try a variety of options at any restaurants, but the open faced pulled pork BBQ was so good, I have found a regular selection around here. read more

The Oak Barrel - Open Faced Pulled Pork BBQ - Brasseries Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

This is a great suburban restaurant and bar. I didn't get to check out the bar, as I was doing a family thing and minors were present. The restaurant is modern and cozy. The popcorn was great. The turkey burger was the best I've ever had. Prices were reasonable. I'd lIke to go back in warmer months to check out the outdoor seating. read more

Love this place. Very good food. Chicken and waffles excellent. Tacos are great. Best fish I have had in Ohio. Husband lives the pulled pork abd jalapeno corn bread so much he doesn't order anything else. Service sometimes can be better, but thats about anywhere you go. Desserts are great. Most times too full to eat though. Great selection of beers and cocktails. They used to put out bottles of water on the table, not sure what happened there, but we both drink a lot of water and thats why I say service could be better, lots of times empty and waiting. But such great food. And very friendly people. read more

My dad LOVES this place and it's been around for quite a while now which always means something! It's a great spot to meet if you need something between the west side and the east side of Cleveland. They have good appetizers and drink menu. I've eaten here a few times and always had a good meal. I don't know that I would go out of my way to come here but like I said it's a great option to meet! read more

Alligator polish boys were great. Atmosphere was great, Valet was fast and so were the servers. Crowd was mixed, like every other business in the area; tons of diversity. read more

Stopped on impulse and based on decent ratings. Terribly disappointed. Generous portion of pulled pork, but presentation was not for me. Wet heavy sauced pork piled on top of tasteless and soggy cornbread. With slaw means a tablespoon of slaw on top and no sides. No substitutes. For me - no return. read more

I was looking for a spot to have a quick dinner and The Oak Barrel was "on the way" to my destination. Saw it had pretty good reviews, so I decided to give this place a try! The building has a very nice rustic, outdoorsy, ranch feel to it. You feel right at home with the fire pit on and giving this warm ambiance. The interior has some pretty cool decorations of the barrels and warm dim lights. Let's talk about food. Probably one of my favorite American food restaurants for small shareable plates in my book. We didn't order a lot, but each item was delicious! Arugula salad: I'm a big fan. The ingredients in this salad is so fresh and the candied walnuts are so yummy. I was thrown off by the shallot vinaigrette as it came in this thick, green color, but I really want this dressing recipe now because it took a typical salad to a whole different level. Devils on Horseback: SO DELICIOUS! i've never had medjool dates before but these were so delicious. I actually dislike bacon, and these were wrapped in it. Something magical happened bc when you took a bite in these things, there was this perfect balance of the dates, subtle bacon taste, and some sweet and spicy glaze. I would definitely eat bacon again for this dish. Baked Brie: LOVED. The brie comes baked in a pastry wrap, which is something I've never seen and I loved it. The pastry is perfectly golden brown and adds that crisp texture to the melted cheese. You can't ever go wrong with baked brie... but that pastry wrap was yums! Duck Fat Popcorn: tip--toss the popcorn once you get it! All that duck fat is sitting at the bottom and so you gotta toss it a bit more in order for the flavor to reach the top portion. This was very tasty and a nice snack for the table! That's all we ordered. Everything was a win in my book. Service was great, nothing wrong there. I would definitely come back again and try other shareable plates! read more

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Met up here last night for a dinner date. This was my first time here and I was surprised at how packed it was on a cold, windy Tuesday night. Perhaps because it was "Taco Tuesday"? Got a pager and sat at the only available seat at the bar to wait for a table to open up. The host had said 45 minutes but I don't think the wait was that long. Despite the crowd, the bartender was prompt to take and serve the drinks and was very attentive. At the table, the server took our order right away and the drinks and food came out quickly. I ordered three of the tacos: chicken, tuna, and shrimp. They are generously sized soft tacos and I had a hard time deciding which variety I liked the best. Probably a tie between the tuna and the shrimp. I will certainly return for Taco Tuesday. read more

The Oak Barrel - Taco Tuesday! My trio of soft tacos, top to bottom: chicken, tuna, shrimp. All delicious, but the tuna and shrimp varieties tied for best. - Brasseries Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

I enjoyed ringing in the new year at one of my favorite restaurants, Oak Barrel. This restaurant has a large menu that offers a variety of foods from small plates to barbecue, tacos to sandwiches. A great appetizer to start with is the soft pretzel. It's warm and salty and comes with delicious beer cheese and mustard dipping sauces. I really enjoy their club sandwich which has an entire chicken breast on it. The honey mustard is a great addition to the sandwich. You can't go wrong with either their fries or their to die for mac and cheese. Better yet, do what I did and get both. Plan to take leftovers home. The portion sizes are generous. They also have an extensive bar. Drinks are a little pricey but worth it. The decor is a mix of classic wood and modern metals. Even the quote on the wall in the women's restroom is inspiring. I'd definitely suggest trying out Oak Barrel when you're looking for a fun and different dinner spot. read more

The Oak Barrel - Brasseries Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

This place is a gem! The ambiance is lovely, indoor and outdoor seating. The food is amazing and very unique selection for a brasserie and taphouse. Prices are very reasonable. We will definitely be back. read more

Tried this place tonight First this is that is is really spacious which you don't see a lot. Service was amazing My food was cooked in record time Flavor was great ( I had the salmon and shrimp salad) I ate her at 8 pm on Tuesday and the place seemed empty.. no idea why Cheap good food and good service... at least for me this was perfect ... read more

1/4/20 Love the trendy/lively environment. Service was incredibly slow. Our waiter was friendly, but forgetful and did not know menu well. The salad was fair. Had the duck mac n cheese as entree. It was good and the portion size was good. read more

Taco Tuesday is a great deal. Two will fill you up. Very crowded but with good reason. They move people in and out efficiently. Seems like the kind of place anyone can go and have a good time - couples, groups of friends, or single diners. Also a thumbs up for Kentucky Bourbon Ale on tap. read more

Oh man, I really wanted to like this place! Tried this restaurant out for a girl's night out prior to a comedy show. Let's just get into it.... The pros: *Ambiance. Sadly, this is about all this place has going for it. The ambiance is great, the seating is plentiful, and we were sure that we were in for a great meal. The cons: *The food. Listen, the food is fine. There are alot of options on the menu and we had a hard time choosing what to order. We asked several people for recommendations and everyone said they're known for their burgers. So, that's what we had. Everything was fine. Just....fine. No flavor. No seasoning. Nothing special. *Price. At first glance, the prices seem fine but after having the less-than-steller food, their prices seem way too high. Moreover, our plates were going back to the kitchen with well over half of the food still present on them. Our app plate went back barely touched. Not one person asked us if there was a problem or whether we had enjoyed our meal. What else can I say about this place? After paying upwards of $30 each, we went on to our show hungry and stopped for a meal on the way home. read more

Our group thought this was a decent experience, but not a place where we would return. Service is friendly and attentive, the space is just ok, and food was disappointing. The people working are not the issue, and the drab, dark and cliché look of the space could be overlooked if the food were better. Our group started with the calamari, and it was pretty good. For our mains, it was a mix of sandwiches, tacos, and burgers. I ordered the open faced pulled pork and was so saddened by the pile glopped on my plate that I needed to go home and look at rainbows and unicorns to cheer me up. For a place that is supposed to be known for their BBQ, they missed it completely. The meat was HORRIBLY overdressed, and the sauce was a bad mix of sweet and hot. It might not have been that bad had it not come on top of a piece of cornbread the size of a postage stamp. I mean, there was probably at least a half pound of meat and onion straws, 5 lbs of sauce, and a teeny tiny piece of cornbread. If you're going to put that much meat on a plate, have heartier cornbread or give me a bun. It didn't even taste that great. There are much better places in the area where I could waste my money. read more

Place looks really cool. Their patio looks awesome but it's been freezing in Cleveland so that isn't going to be enjoyed for a while. I got the fish tacos and they were ok. Perfect size actually and the shrimp was good, guacamole was just ok. They have a good drink selection so think it would be a good place for happy hour. Service was good, food fast, place was busy. I just wasnt starving so maybe I'd hit a home run with another option on the menu. read more