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    Barrel 17

    4.0 (445 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
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    Happy hour specials

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    Margarita
    Dena W.

    Flavor Wins Again. But Service Could Use a Boost Back again at Barrel 17, and as always, the food did not disappoint! There was a bit of a wait when we arrived, so we decided to grab a margarita at the bar while waiting for our table a relaxing way to kick off the day. Once seated, we started with a couple of apps. The nachos with Wagyu beef are a personal favorite simple, flavorful, and consistently satisfying. Definitely one of my go-to starters here. We also tried the two cheese baked mac & cheese, which was pretty good creamy, warm, and comforting. For my main dish, I went with the Barrel 17 Burger -- a true winner every time. Made with Wagyu beef and topped with their signature barrel sauce, it's hands-down one of the best burgers around. I added a side of onion rings and used that same barrel sauce for dipping. Perfection. The only downside this visit was the slow service. It was a little busy, so I understand the pressure, but it seemed like they may have been understaffed. Our server was kind and doing their best, but the wait between drinks, apps, and mains was definitely noticeable. Still, Barrel 17 remains one of my favorite spots for burgers and chill bites. I'll absolutely be back -- especially for that burger and barrel sauce combo!

    The Beast Burger
    Leah J.

    My friend and I decided to grab a bite to eat at Barrel 17 since their burgers are all the rave. We arrived a little before 6pm on a Saturday and since there was a small wait, we grabbed a drink at the bar until our table was ready. Since Happy Hour was going on until 6pm, we were hoping our drinks were included in Happy Hour but the Spicy Margarita that I chose unfortunately wasn't. We were able to be seated after about 10 minutes and were quickly greeted by our server. My friend mentioned how good the Wagyu Nachos were so we started with those and the 2-Cheese Baked Mac n' Cheese. The Beast Burger sounded amazing, it consisted of wagyu beef, elk, wild boar and bison with Swiss cheese and a garlic aioli so I decided on that. I also added bacon to mine as well. My friend ordered the Barrel Burger. The Wagyu Nachos were amazing! The Wagyu beef was seasoned perfectly and paired well with the queso and nachos. The Mac 'n Cheese was pretty good but it was very cheesy and could've used a bit more flavor. Unfortunately, when we received our burgers, our orders were completely wrong. Not only did the server give my friend The Beast (what I ordered) but it included veggies and no bacon. I was given my friend's burger, the Barrel, without veggies and bacon. I'm not sure if the server wrote our order wrong or if the cooks read it wrong. Either way, our server let us keep the burgers while she corrected the issue with the cooks. Once our server brought out our new burgers, they were finally correct. My burger was very good, especially when I added the Barrel sauce (definitely get the Barrel sauce)! My friend enjoyed her burger as well but she had to remind them of her onion rings, which our server had forgotten. Overall, I can definitely understand why this place is popular because the burgers are outstanding and I might be back if I'm in the area but be sure to check your order to be sure it's correct.

    Hot honey peach cheesecake
    Maria F.

    Decided to grab some burger & drinks during a weeknight, when there was finally no line! Promptly got seated and ordered a mango cider, golden ale, Wagyu Patty Melt + Pepper burger. Wish the beer list was a big longer, but gosh so many good burgers to try. The Pepper was definitely spicy and the Patty Melt blew me away! Probably the best one I've ever had. Tried the regular fries, which were also pretty decent. Topped everything with a new dessert, hot honey peach cheesecake. It was if an Amish peach pie and cheesecake had a baby, extremely yummy. I'll definitely have to come back for the other burgers & hotdogs!

    Jamar S.

    In town for our daughters track meet, we decided on a whim to swing by Barrel 17 for something to eat. I got the specialty burger of the night, The Vibe Burger - cooked perfectly medium, with caramelized onions and fried mozzarella on top. It was delicious. I got a side of onion rings that were good as well and casually dipped them in their burger sauce. . Being greedy, I also ordered the Wagyu meatballs & fried mozzarella. From what I tasted, it was good, but I was so full off the burger that I couldn't enjoy it like I should've, nor could I come remotely close to finishing my meal. My daughter got chicken tenders & fries that she liked a lot, and my Wife got a steak salad that she raved about, not only because it was cooked at the perfect temperature, but because it came with so much steak, and was so filling. That on top of really good service from the bartender, who was attentive to our needs despite the crowd - they were very busy - I just didn't feel it because everyone from the wait staff, to the cooks, to the bartenders seemed to be working in unison. Did I mention my Wife left happy? Happy Wife, happy Jamar. 5 Stars.

    Cucumber Collins and Alagash White
    Mark P.

    Our burger was fantastic, the beer and cocktails were great and service was outstanding. The reason for taking off a star is we went there for Happy Hour which offered drink specials like $3 domestic bottles, etc. I ordered a couple of Alagash White drafts. I was surprised when the bill came to see they were $9 each. My mistake. I thought everything would have a happy hour discount of some sort. No worries. We'll definitely be back.

    Bee's Knees's @ Barrel 17 VB
    Andrew S.

    Great food and the best service! Ask Brewer for a Bee's Knees. Nice bourbon selection also.

    I just finished it
    Dijle K.

    Never but never goes wrong there are 2 places I order old fashioned and this is the one of them every Sunday I am here ordering delicious old fashioned and French fries. I had some food as well and it was delicious also. Service is great and ambiance all TVs are showing football what else I can ask for . Believe me u tried so many places in VB and this is one of the best

    Joseph P.

    Great first experience!!!! I am military visiting from out of town and I ordered the whiskey burger and sweat potato fries and 10/10. One of the best burgers I've ever had. The waygu is top notch and I definitely recommend. Hospitality was on point, Leslie took care of us and did not disappoint.

    Zay M.

    I arrived here with my sons at 6:38pm on a Sunday evening with my sons, while visiting the area. I found them on Yelp. The main reason why I chose them is because they had wings that were affordable and looked good. We were able to choose our seat from what was available. There are 4 TVs present, two at the bar and two on the other wall. They do have an area for kids to play. The atmosphere is very casual as the staff were wearing casual clothes. The establishment isn't very large with about 13 tables and bar seating. there is adequate spacing between the tables. Our order was placed at 6:45pm. One of my boys got chicken tenders and fries while the other got a cheeseburger and fries. I got teriyaki bbq wings to start. At 6:55pm, I ordered my meal. I got the patty melt without the garlic mayo and sweet potatoes fries. The first set of food came at 6:59pm, which was the wings and the kid's food. They enjoyed their food. The wings were crispy and delicious. I did notice that majority of the wings didn't have sauce on one side of them. However, there was a pool of sauce at the bottom of the container when the wings were finished. I really enjoyed them. I received my patty melt and sweet potato fries at 7:20pm. The fries came out with a sweet sauce (vanilla, Carmel, bourbon, and honey). I feel the honey was overpowering the other flavors, which I didn't like. The fries tasted fine by themselves. I have mixed feelings about the patty melt. It wasn't nasty but wasn't the best I ever had. I'd probably try a different burger, if I return. Our waiter was Kyle. I overheard him tell another table, but he didn't tell us that when he sat us or began serving us. Overall, good experience. I would return. I observed great team work with the staff regarding seating guest and running out food. It stayed consistent with guest. As guest left, more came. It was never completely full, however. When we left, it was dark. They have a light on the side of the building which keeps the parking light lit, which is awesome!

    Hawaiin burger with tots and the nachos.
    Bryan F.

    Food was great, they were super busy and we were starving it took a bit for the food to come out but definitely worth the wait for Memorial Day weekend and server was great.

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