The Barrel Club

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   Nancy

   Chicago

   16 reviews

   3.0

   16 reviews

   Dined today

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   This was my third time here and was at the request of my guests who hadn’t been here before. Front desk guy was very good. I appreciated that the tables weren’t crowded together. Loved the presentation of the smoked old fashioned. I was surprised that cocktails are “pre-made” and can’t be made to order, disappointing. Prime rib was a thin cut, unlike any I’ve had before. Service was terrible. Our server was unfriendly and inattentive. She forgot to bring drinks at one point and couldn’t get her attention at all. The food was very good, but overall experience was tainted by the bad service. I won’t be back.
   

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   OpenTable Diner

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined today

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Vibe of the restaurant was very nice. The server Don was great he definitely went out of his way to make sure we had a great time. Order the chicken and split between 2 people, definitely the right decision, considering it was a whole chicken that they carved it table side.
   

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   Donnita

   VIP

   Chicago

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The dining experience was delicious and the service was great! Enjoyed the seafood platter and fried green tomatoes.
   

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   DGlover

   Washington DC

   12 reviews

   2.0

   12 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 3
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 2

   Disappointing is the only way to describe the experience. The lighting in the main dining room for dinner was like a cafeteria- WAY too bright. The music was loud and club like at 6:30 pm. The food was not bad, but not memorable either. I think that the best description of this restaurant is an Applebee's on steroids.
   

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   Bert

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Very good service. Very attentive waiter and the food came quickly. And was absolutely delicious. And bourbon!
   

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   Kalisha

   Chicago

   6 reviews

   4.0

   6 reviews

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Barrel Club is a good place with good food and drinks! Everyone enjoyed their food: shrimp n grits, chicken wings, salmon and grits, and chicken and waffles. This will remain one of my go to places!
   

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   Julia

   VIP

   Chicago

   26 reviews

   5.0

   26 reviews

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   I enjoyed Barrell Club's brunch experience. Will go again soon.
   

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   Melonie

   Chicago

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined on March 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Everything was on point!!! The food, the atmosphere, the service & the vibe.
   

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   Angela

   VIP

   Chicago

   3 reviews

   4.0

   3 reviews

   Dined on February 23, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 4

   Waitress was unattentive. Food was great. No wait for table.
   

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10. OT

    OpenTable Diner

    Chicago

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 23, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    I went here for brunch on Sunday! The food was pretty good, it’s great if you looking for a party vibe!
    

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