This is such a classic Olean restaurant, I remember seeing Nixon give his farewell speech on the television here (yes, I'm old). It's got red carpeted floors and heavy wooden chairs; deep comfortable booths and heavy curtains. The staff dress in black and white; the roast beef station is prominent in the dining room behind a glass viewing area. As a child, I would spackle on enough fresh horseradish in my beef on wick I'd cry (but it was so good!!); as a grown up, I'm more cautious. Tonight I tried the beefeater au jus: A giant platter of thin slices of beef of your choosing, in a hot beef broth. Loved my dinner here! Before I forget: Although parking in the front of the restaurant on the street can be limited (especially during the holidays), there's a gigantic private lot in the back of the restaurant, accessed by the alley to the right of the front entrance, or by North Barry Street. read more

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Clean and tasteful, elegance seldom matched by big city establishments with a warm friendly that is very welcoming. Food was amazing and perfectly paired with fresh vegetables and accompaniments. Gluten free items are clearly marked and the staff is knowledgeable of allergies and restrictions. Price was exceedingly fair and reasonable read more

One of the better steaks that I have had in awhile. I expected the hot pepper bacon jam to have more kick than it did and it was sweeter than expected. Honey mustard salad dressing was really good on the salad as well. read more

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Had the peppermint snowball pie slice because I like the creation of the Oreo (like) crust and the texture and quantity of that. The peppermint snowball- the quantity is too big for me but also never a disappointment. It is my go to. Chocolate Mudd Pie here is also a fave of mine. The apple pie and Tin roof sundae (if they still offer that) do not stand out for me personally. My sirloin w mushrooms and onion rings was fine and bread was fresh. Salad was reasonably fresh. 4 stars was for service. We got rushed near the end and a relative was still working on putting stuff away in his to go box. We might've taken the piece of lettuce that was on the plate as I am w a group of people who tend to be sustainable and try not to to waste food. Maybe it was too awkward for our waitress that I had dessert first. I wasn't trying to test her but I wanted to make sure I could eat the dessert even if I had to take the main entree home: read more

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The Scarlet Vetter says....this is the place in Olean for amazing Roast Beef. The Restaurant has great ambiance, excellent and prompt service and something for everyone in food offerings. If you are dining alone it is a great place given the large number of booths you can squirrel yourself away in. read more

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We stopped in on our way back from Batavia, seated right away and very cordially. Fran our waitress was great and very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. Both my wife and had the roast beef dinners and salad with the house Italian dressing! A meal n itself. Beef was fresh, moist and tender. Real mashed potatoes with their famous beef gravy. A great dinner experience.as always, quiet and enjoyable. read more

Best beef on Weck in town! Hands down one of the best sandwich experiences I've had. The Beef on Weck is perfectly seasoned and served hot. Pair it with their delicious gravy fries, and you have a perfect meal. The steakhouse/casual combo gives it a great nostalgic charm. Highly recommend stopping by! read more

Delicious food, great atmosphere, clean environment, great staff. Service is wonderful. Easy parking. You won't be disappointed. read more

The best beef on weck! Lots of delicious sides to choose from. Excellent service. Very nice atmosphere.

Beef on weck with lots of horseradish, damn it! Now that's living. They provide at the table in little jars and I always use half the jar. It is superb. The German potato salad and French onion soup are also excellent. The decor is very old school, lots of brass and wood. Seems like a fine place to have a Scotch in. Service is efficient and professional, though idk that it is super friendly like some say. read more

Wonderful sandwich. Ordered the beef on weck with both types of potato salad. The sandwich was pulled high full of super flavorful beef on an amazing kummel weck bun. Delicious! The two types of potato salad were interesting. The German style was good but a little to vinegary for me. And the regular potato salad was good but nothing to get excited about. Now the French Onion soup was amazing. The waiters are very nice and knowledgeable about the food. The restaurant is very classy for a place known for sandwiches. We loved our visit and will definitely stop in again if we are passing through. read more

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The weather is finally getting better and it time for a ride. Linda and I went to the Beef n Barrel in Olean. A bit of a drive but absolutely worth it. Linda had the spaghetti with meatballs and it was delicious...I stayed traditional and had a Beef n Wick with German Potato Salad. Both were great and it justifies the drive from Hamburg. Great service from Taylor topped iff the wonderful experience. You owe it to yourself to go out on a limb, take a beautiful ride and enjoy this long time classic!! Enjoy read more

The prime rib sandwich was absolutely delicious. The service and experience was amazing

The seafood Mac and cheese and the crab and corn chowder were horrible-bland but fishy...no cheese in the Mac and cheese. I guess that is what you get for ordering seafood from a beef place! read more

Beefeater's Juliene Salad was delicious and big enough for 2 meals. Server Tina was so accommodating and pleasant. I can't wait to come back again. read more

Beef'n Barrel - Steakhouses Near Me - Olean, New York

Hands down our favorite place to eat dessert! The atmosphere inside gives off old-school mob style restaurant, very clean, whelm, maintain hardwood surfaces and structure. Food is always fresh delicious made in house to the best of their ability and you can tell they care. I'll be honest it's a four beef isn't always 100% tender but you're gonna be pleased 90% of the time. read more

Decided while taking a ride south of Olean to view the changing fall colors. We chose to pick up beef on weck sandwiches at the iconic Beef and Barrel. Pros-our sandwiches were generous Con-The roll doesn't stand up to the moist beef. Our medium rare was medium well and honestly, the meat was on the tough side. As these were packaged to go, we were disappointed that a few napkins and plastic utensils were not included. For clarity, it wasn't my first time and Beef and Barrel. Previously never experienced the above issues. read more

Beef'n Barrel - Steakhouses Near Me - Olean, New York

Always great food, and staff are always very professional. Even the owners come around and say thank you.

Whenever we return "home", this is one of those must go to places. While we have found roast beef on kummelweck sandwiches here and there in our travels, none compares to the beef on weck they serve here at the Beef n Barrel. The restaurant is always attractively kept, we are welcomed and seated promptly, the waitress knows the menu and answers questions cheerfully. And the food is brought out in a timely manner. When we take our friends there, sometimes they don't order that sandwich because there are many other choices on the menu that are equally as wonderful. This is a nice, quiet place to take your friends there if you want to have a conversation. We enjoy the quiet.! read more

FOOD: Cheeseburger and Tossed Salad were good. SERVICE: Our server (S) was very friendly and attentive AMBIANCE: a little dark, Steak-House atmosphere inside. Reasonable pricing. Recommend a visit. read more

We arrived in town looking for a place that served full meals mid-afternoon. The Beef'N Barrel offered full dinner meals at a lunch price point. Every item in our meals was well prepared and delicious. Fresh baked goods were an appreciated addition. The service was attentive, helpful and unobtrusive. Mint ice cream ball sundae was an absolute splurge that tasted amazing. Beef'N Barrel is a gem. read more

Excellent excellent excellent!! Very classy place! Will definitely go back! My cousin always raved about this place & I finally made it there! Very impressed! read more

Favorite thing: the French Onion Soup. The i could see the server even mouth watering because it looked wonderful. It was very cozy in there and well organized - like a palace. read more

The only thing better than the food is the service. Outstanding location with plenty of great options on the menu and service that's second to none. Definitely give this spot a try. read more

Would I say this is the absolute best roast beef we have ever eaten; no. That belongs to a small roast beef place in New Hampshire of all places. But this is a close second! The beef on a weck is very good! We got it medium rare and it was a good medium, but still absolutely delicious. You didn't need au jus or horseradish with it because it was simply delicious. I was a big fan of the American potato salad as the german had bacon and it through the taste off for me. The sandwich plus 2 sides and a soup was plenty for my husband and I to share. If you were starving, it may not be, but I don't eat a lot so it worked well for us. The French onion soup was however some of the best my husband had had. I wasn't feeling soup, but the cheese was delicious. This was well worth stopping for because it's far closer than New Hampshire. But that said, if you are ever driving by and need a good roast beef sandwich, this really is the place. read more

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I visit every time I come home. My family eats here quite often. The food is exceptional. Had my favorite Beef on Wick. Can't find one any better anywhere else. Our server was terrific. I am sorry I can't remember her name. So helpful and friendly!! I love the interior of the restaurant, it's like a big hug. Highly recommend!! read more

I'm in the area often for work and never stopped here until tonight and it was really good. Great service, great food and the place was super clean. I highly recommend. read more

I was surprised how large the restaurant was. There were 3 different rooms and a bar. Our waitress was very friendly and kept the table clean. My husband had the beef and week which was recommended by two different diners. It didn't disappoint! Lots of beef items and the prices were reasonable. read more

So sorry I did not take a picture of my food. Prime rib, delish and the French onion soup, wonderful. The service was fantastic. I would definitely come here again. I really want to try the roast beef next time. read more

Highly recommended! I visited for the first time away and loved every bit of my meal. The highlight for me was the vegetable beef soup. I ordered one cup and ended up getting a second cup. Service was outstanding as well. Can't wait to come back. read more

I have been going to the Beef'n Barrel for as long as I can remember. The food is always great and the service is even better. Real classy place. I usually get 10 wings, roast beef au jus & a salad. Love their homemade italian dressing and the fresh rolls that come with the salad. The wings are breaded so I tend to get the sauce on the side so they don't get too soggy. Perfect place to take family when in town read more

Beef'n Barrel - 10 wings, hot. Beef on weck in background - Steakhouses Near Me - Olean, New York

Great place. Excellent service and the food was the best and made from scratch. Everything they make is scratch. Besides the beef, the apps. Are the bomb. read more

I ordered a to-go meal from Beef'n Barrel and tried one of their dinner specials. I ordered the seafood macaroni and cheese that had shrimp, scallops and lobster. My mom had the liver and onions, and she really enjoyed it. We both were impressed with what we ordered and the portions were generous. read more

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The family restaurant is so clean, friendly and delish. We just moved to the area and this will be the place we frequent often. Thank you for being family owned and not a chain! read more

It's a bit painful to write this review as this has been my favorite restaurant for decades and the only place I make sure to go to the one time a year I am back home. Such a shame as the food and service have seem to gone to subpar. I ordered a beef on wick medium and it came out extremely rare. The waitress never came back and checked until everyone else had long been done eating and was ready to go. This could have easily been fixed if the waitress was paying attention(she only had 3 tables). The cashiers asked how everything was but didn't really seem to be trained to respond when I replied "not great". One star for nostalgia and one star for the drinks. Will probably try again next year hopefully they work on training and I can update to say it is a once again beloved restaurant, until then not recommended. read more

Not a budget friendly restaurant, however great food, original to our city sounding area

Outstanding! Will def go again!! Food was outstanding and atmosphere is cozy and welcoming. Service was friendly.

This whole experience was such a let down. We waited awkwardly in a line at 6:30 on a Monday. They were only seating tables every 20 min or so, I'm assuming to help stagger the tables, but it was odd and frustrating. 25-30 min later we got seated at a table and waited another 15 to even be acknowledged!!! No "oh I'm so sorry or anything". Susan had the personality of a wet noodle. Bar drinks took another 15 min and she never came back to order our food even though we were ready!! We didn't get bread even though everyone else did. Finally got it after asking for it after we received our meals. One positive: French onion soup was tasty. Food took forever once finally ordered. I ordered the 8 oz New York strip which came out a thin, burnt, fatty and nasty piece of meat. What the actual.... I can't believe management even let that get plated? The onion rings that were on top of it were ok and the loaded baked potato was the star of the show/ which is sad. She offered to have the steak recooked? Yeah right. We didn't have another hour to deal with their crap. Extremely unprofessional, slow, and unappetizing. My husband and brother in law liked their beef and cheese melts which is only reason I gave 2 stars. 1 star for me. I agree with Bubba S. Avoid this place. read more

Beef'n Barrel - a plate of food on a table - Steakhouses Near Me - Olean, New York

Service was excellent. Thank you Michelle! I had the roast beef and cheese sandwich with fries and gravy. Gravy was thick and tasted like jarred. Mushrooms in the sandwich were ... well you know when your mushrooms turn almost black? That's what these were. Obviously at the expire date. That was disappointing. I expected much more from a beef house read more

We had such a wonderful time while we were greeted and seated by PJ. He was very personable and very knowledgeable about bourbons and scotches. It was my first time at this establishment, but they have a long local history of great food and hospitality. We picked 2 dinners off of the specials for the night and they didn't disappoint. I wished that I lived locally because I enjoyed it that much. See you next time read more

Beef'n Barrel - PAPPY VAN WINKLE 15 NEAT - Steakhouses Near Me - Olean, New York

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