I do really like the atmosphere of this restaurant as far as gastro-pubs go. It's roomy and cozy at the same time. The staff are friendly enough and the service was fine. My main issue is the food. It wasn't bad - I actually liked my veggie sliders. It wasn't unique though. And it wasn't spectacular. The city of Cleveland has many great restaurant options so I rarely go out to the suburbs. I appreciate having a decent restaurant by the Cinemark, but I think there is some room for improvement with actual quality of the food. read more

first, let's get the slight negatives out of the way... i don't get the appeal of the Duck Fat Popcorn. it wasn't bad at all, i just didn't find it as awesome as everyone else seems to. also, our waitress seemed a little out of her comfort zone. eventually things got better but she seemed so timid and unsure of herself we were, at first, a little worried. with that out of the way, let's get to the good to great... Danielle had the Chicken & Waffles which she loved. She let me try it and i thought it was great too. i got the Dr. Pepper Braised Pork Shank with a glass of water and a 6 oz. B. Nektar Zombie Killer (mead). INCREDIBLY GOOD. the mead was a bit expensive but damned good and the pork shank was one of the best dinners i've had in ages. i look forward to going back again. You should too. read more

Music was a bit loud for dinning we felt like we where in a pub because of it. Food was good, although the cuban sandwich was a far cry from a sandwich. A simple bolonga and cheese sandwich would have been better. Over all service, food, atmosphere.... Not bad. read more

Late lunch was a treat! Excellent waitstaff. Tomato bisque is rich and cheese bread was perfect pairing. Amish chicken tacos were a generous portion. Chicken was juicy grilled strips. Veggies were roasted and salsa was fresh. I'll come back this week. read more

Very great atmosphere, was expecting it to be pricey but was extremely reasonable. The duck confit Mac and cheese is unbelievable, want to try more but so hard to pass that dish up! read more

I love this place ,Over and Over again .They get it right..each time. Please visit the bar and the center of the restaurant... I love the food read more

Was in town for business so we decided to try this place based on the reviews. The service and drinks were great, as my dining partner also enjoyed their meal (pulled pork). I am leaving 3 stars because I ordered the fish and chips meal and was pretty disappointed. My issue was mainly with the amount of fish- it was like four small chicken tender sized pieces, that were mostly all batter/breading. So the actual amount of fish portion was less than eating about four supermarket brand fish sticks. The fish tasted fine, there just was not enough of it to justify the $20 price that came along with the meal. Also, the fries that came with it were severely undercooked, to the point of being raw on the inside, so I ended up leaving the restaurant hungry. I never got a chance to mention this to our server as my party was already done eating and asking for the check by the time they came around. Overall, it was not a bad restaurant, I would just recommend ordering something other than the fish and chips if you are really hungry. I personally would not dine here again because I do feel a little ripped off. read more

Came for lunch on a Sunday, was pretty quiet, but some people were sitting outside. It looks like the place would be really nice at night, with all the lights and what looks to be a fire pit outside. The food was ok. I ordered the fish medium rare, and it came medium well to well done. There wasn't much flavor, and the bottom was overly seared to the point it was almost fried. The vegetables, however, were nice and fresh. The lamb burger wasn't big, but it was tasty. One complaint is that they charged me $2 to replace my side, even though I replaced it with a side of equal value. I'd come back to try the salads, as I saw a few go by that looked really fresh and beautiful. It seems they have a good selection of beer, so we may have to come back for happy hour! read more

Was here for an event and they gave everyone unnecessary amounts of straws without asking if we wanted any. My friends diet soda had two, plus one in her water. Very disappointing to see a restaurant disregard basic environmental policy. read more

Staff was very nice and accommodating but the ribs were marginal. Tender but the meat was flakey vs a real meat texture and the mashed potatoes didn't have much flavor. The bbq sauce was very tasty though. read more

Great restuarant!! They serve stuff that is not typical but its always amazing. Love the decor of the restuarant also. One of the best places to eat around Cleveland!! read more

This was the second visit formy husband. He thought it was good enough to take me. We both loved it. He had tacos, I had the openfacd pulled pork. Both were excellent. I was not enamored with the cocktail and wine list, but it was okay. My husband enjoyed his favorite already on tap. Service was excellent. Definitely a return trip is in order. read more

I was really impressed and satisfied with Oak Barrel. My friend, boyfriend, and I went for lunch and all enjoyed our meals. The place used to be a Hoggys. There is an upstairs. The bar area is very nice. i would recommend sitting in there if possible. I ordered the Cuban sandwich with a side of blue cheese whipped potatoes. The sandwich was great and had just enough spice for someone who can't really handle it! It came with a homemade pickle which was not good--not enough salt. It is also served with potato chips. The potatoes were crazy good--really unique. Best mashed potatoes I ever had! My boyfriend ordered the duck confit mac n cheese. It was delicious but the portion is REALLY SMALL. It's ironic because it's under "big plates" on the menu. I'd stay away from the chicken livers. I ordered them last time and did not enjoy them. Also, my friends tacos came out completely cold and our server was kind of weird. I couldn't take off a star though because I really enjoyed the food! read more

My favorite restaurant south of Cleveland! This place has it all-- the ambiance alone could bring me back(seriously good music selections, awesome interior design, and a delightful smoky smell that feel like you're diving headfirst into an oak barrel), the staff is incredibly friendly and seems to enjoy where they're working, and the food is absolutely delicious and worth every penny. I love going here for lunch-- the food always arrives quickly (even if the place is full of people). They also have an awesome outside patio and lounge area in the summer time to sit and enjoy a fireplace! We were just here two days ago for lunch but we're going back tonight for dinner! Thanks for being such a wonderful business! Trust me-- eat here and you'll be running back time and time again! read more

Nice brew pub/happy hour surroundings...lots of wood. Spacious. Great beer selection and size choices. Had the Amish Chicken and waffles, very tasty and the small was ample sized. Parking lot looked full at about 6:30 on a Thursday, but was seated immediately. Recommended. read more

I'm in town for work and wanted to try something local and this place come up. It is a nice looking place lots of cars in the parking lot so must be good. I came in and asked for a table for myself, they asked if I would like the bar sure why not so I sat myself. I sat at the bar for about 7 minutes before the bartender came up, she just looked at me and I had to initiate the conversation. Kind of odd I said hi how are you and she said hi back. I ordered the side car a blackberry brandy drink very smooth. I sat for another 7 minutes and another bartendar said hi how are you. I told her I would like to order. So I finally did. I ordered the bacon tenderloins oh my this made up for the spotty service. They were incredible. That was worth the wait. Food awesome, service so so. read more

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

This place is our go to when my wife and I want to grab a good bite to eat and see a movie. Excellent beer selection (not just all IPAs or sours or whatever the new beer fad is), the food is outstanding, the service has never been anything but excellent, and as I mentioned, it is right next door to a large and nice theater. I can't speak to everything on the menu, only been twice now, but the pulled pork and the chicken & waffles didn't disappoint. We will be back. read more

New and interesting things on the menu. Try the duck fat popcorn it's delicious! Nice addition to valley view.

Me and my boyfriend love this place. The food is amazing and so are the servers. However, the bar is ALWAYS behind. I HIGHLY recommend ordering two drinks at one time because you won't get your drinks until your meal comes out. With this being said, the kitchen is very fast and the bar is very slow. If you're trying to have cocktails before dinner I wouldn't recommend this place, but if you want reasonably priced drinks and delicious fast service food then you should definitely eat here! read more

Interior design was amazing! Very large spot with great menu options. The drink menu was everything. I loved how the sweeter cocktails had natural sweetners versus syrups. So the cocktails were perfection. read more

Overall the place was not bad. Fish sandwich was good and the burger was good. I would like the place even more if they had parking in front of the place. The only parking in front is the 8 or so handicapped spots and the 4 take out spots. read more

I have wanted to try this place as the owner first did some great gastropub fare at Deagan's in Lakewood. Went here for lunch today and we left happy and full. Inside of the place has an urban farmer-barn chic vibe with lots of dark woods and the pleasant aroma of bbq. Got their chicken and waffles and was pleasantly surprised. Two pieces of moist chicken, a great sweet waffle on the bottom with just a dusting of powdered sugar. The blackberry syrup was great, but the dollop of Cayenne butter was uninspired. Our server was pleasant and the host was cordial. It's a place I plan to visit again...I can still smell the bbq. read more

Solid meal! We came here for dinner before catching a late movie and boy was it packed! We got some drinks at the bar while we were waiting for our table, and they have a mighty impressive beer selection! Also, we saw on the boards that takeout beer and wine is 20% off?? And they sell cigars???? With these perks, no wonder this place was hopping. The food was also very good. We had to try the duck fat popcorn because of the hype, and it was tasty as expected. I got the Ohio burger- awesome with a hefty side of fries! Overall, this place did not disappoint, and it was worth the wait for us! read more

Never disappointed in their food, drinks, or service. Started going here with coworkers and have taken the whole family there. Wednesdays are 1/2 of bottles of wine and always have fantastic deals! Highly recommend!! read more

The service was a bit slow, but they got 3 very large tables within a matter of minutes of each other. Seemed to have a very good teamwork ethic. I would go back in a heartbeat. A very wide selection of craft beers. Good food. read more

Great food horrible service. Had a table of 12- we were here almost three hours and when we asked where our checks were after 20 mins of waiting we were told it "takes time for separate checks". With that- one girl had a drink on her tab she never got. The food was amazing though I had the bbq print tacos. Waitress seemed annoyed we asked for anything and then gave us a 20% gratuity. read more

Had the burger, and it was not very memorable. The service was not good either. Maybe it was an off night considering this place gets 4 stars. read more

Great food, a menu with many delicious options, and a great vibe. They have covered seating options for nice weather days, and an outdoor lounge area with cornhole. This would be an excellent happy hour spot, or a good place to relax after a bike ride on the nearby trails. I would definitely dine here again. read more

I love the location, outside fire pit and have always had awesome servers. My favorite thing to order is the calamari app and veggie burgers. Both are amazing. So are the Ohio beef burgers too, but I have a special place in my heart for the vegan falafel sliders. Some of my favorite house made veggie burgers hands down. (Ewww, remember when this place used to be Hoggy's?? This is such an upgrade!) read more

Food is sooooo delicious! Amazing pizza, tacos, mac 'n cheese, fries, everything!!! and Imad is the best :)

A great selection of creative foods. I had the duck confit macaroni and cheese and it was great, my wife's Dr. Pepper braised pork shank was even better. read more

Awesome!!!! Being in the food service industry this place was very good , servers knowledgeable and helpful , food quality was fresh and flavorful . Would definitely recommend and return!! Keep up the good work. read more

After reading an article about The Oak Barrel and learning that a previous chef from Deagan's had opened this new restaurant in Valley View, we had to check it out. We had never visited the space, which was previously Hoggy's. As usual, we took a quick look online. The website seemed to be still under construction, but the menu was very promising. We decided to check it out on Taco Tuesday and are really glad we did! The first thing we noticed was the awesome patio with an open-pit fireplace and oak barrels all around. Very inviting, and I suspect we will find ourselves there often this summer. The interior entrance is expansive and surprising. Straight ahead is a two-level dining room with both intimate tables and long tables suitable for community dining and large parties. We were told the upstairs is mostly for events and large parties as well as overflow for the busy weekends. We opted for the large bar area because it seemed lively. We immediately noticed the intriguing, rare craft beers set along the bar, and the incredibly extensive craft beer list. We learned that they rotate this list monthly and the beers are all-craft, no-crap. Cheers to that! The menu has something for everyone, with many local ingredients, and I was thrilled with the multitude of vegetarian options. Since it was Taco Tuesday, we felt compelled to go with that menu. I had the Vegan Unicorn Tacos, made with crispy seitan, a local radish slaw, arugula, and a sweet chili sauce to finish. They were so bright and flavorful - a great blend of sweet with a little kick of spice. The husband had a Spicy Shrimp Taco - perfectly cooked shrimp that popped, with well-balanced flavors and a fresh cilantro finish, and an Asian Chicken Taco which he did not like as much - it may have just been his order, but the orange-soy glaze overpowered everything else. He had also been eyeballing the free-range turkey burger on the menu, and decided to try that as well. It came on a brioche bun and he subbed in some garlicky green beans rather than fries. He said it was really good and he'd get it again. Our bartender, Caspian, took good care of us, and answered all of our many questions, offering up additional information on nightly specials, music and brunch. read more

We we're visiting from out of town. Five stars for the following: -customer service was through the roof. -food was amazing! Well seasoned and cooked perfectly. All the food was from a local farm and you could tell simply from the taste - beer selection is superb -atmosphere is good as well Come here and eat! You will not be disappointed. read more

Stumbled on this place at the end of a long drive. A well stocked bar, a huge selection of beer on draft, and good food. My pulled pork was great! Would be 5 stars except for a seating delay that seemed unmotivated by anything read more

Was very unimpressed this time here. About three months ago I ordered the pork shank and it was huge and delicous. So this time I invited a work colleague. And boy was I embarrassed. I ordered the pork shank and it came out a third of the size as last time. Still good but I cleaned my plate which couldn't of happened last time. And my co worker ordered the St. Louis ribs and they were just about dust formed on a bone. Very unimpressed and this time I will not come back. read more

Great staff. Attentive and professional but not annoying, which is harder than it sounds. Chicken liver small plate was a nice surprise, main courses were ok. Nice place, very large and noisy. read more

Management is definitely paying attention to reviews here! The seasonable vegetable side is now $7, but still delicious and worth it. I also really love the mayo that comes with the fries. read more

Had dinner here for the second time last weekend. The food is fabulous! Good variety of dishes and you can tell they use fresh ingredients. I absolutely love the pulled pork! But I can only give them 3 stars because the service has been disappointing both times. Definitely eat here, but don't go if you're in a rush. We went AFTER we saw our movie! read more

We called last minute for a large group (15 people) for a work luncheon meeting. They were incredibly accommodating to the group, service was great, food was wonderful, and they had no issue with separate checks. Afterwards, we were trying to meet across a very long table. They offered us space upstairs, turned up the lighting and turned down the music so my team could meet. This was incredibly gracious of them. I was very impressed with the service, atmosphere, and food. Will definitely be returning. read more