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    4.3 (114 reviews)
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    Mimi N.

    Yayyy, after bookmarking this place for so long, finally had the chance to visit Brother Barrel :) Located right next to Elliot's Bay, this cute little place is fairly easy to find. Parking is plentiful (due to private lot in the back) and service here is friendly and quick. Here are some quick notes about this place: -Perfect for dates or intimate get togethers. Love love the interior design of the rustic feel and warm lighting. -Menu: Heavy on the various beers and unique cocktails. Highly recommend coming here for drinks!! -Food: Limited menu on food but man....the description for the food sounds delicious! Had the chance to try out the mezze plate (hummus, pita, and other things) and it was quite tasty. I just know for a fact that I will definitely return to sample more drinks and food in the near future :)

    Damsel cocktail
    Harry H.

    Went here for a week night out and was excited since all the reviews were really good. I wouldn't say I was disappointed, but I wasn't very impressed with the drinks or the food. The decor is cool, the space is industrial chic, and the plating makes the food look so appetizing! Sadly what really counted, the meal and drinks, weren't that good. It was all show and no go for my first time in. I ordered the Damsel cocktail which was ok, the chx meatballs would have been better if they weren't served so dry (not much sauce) and if they were heated all the way through, cheese plate was good (especially the date compote), Argentinian pork stew was 4 star good, and the bread pudding was satisfying...especially for $6. If they hadn't run out of the meat plate before 7:30pm, if the chx meatballs were heated back up correctly, and if the few drinks I had would have been just a little better, I'd been 4 star all the way. Maybe it was an off night, idk. I think this wasn't there best night and I will give it another go next time I have a craving that pork stew, but when I'm spending almost $100 for a quick dinner and drinks, for two, I don't want just plain old so so quality food and drinks.

    Chocolate bread pudding-very yummy
    Meghan R.

    This place has so much potential. Just needs a little bit more to get fully there. The space itself is very charming. Various mirrors on one wall, murals on the other, and natural wood. The other reviews mentioned the great cocktails but I didn't necessarily like any of them (note we had 3 between us). We wanted the charcuterie board to start because the pics on yelp looked great. Unfortunately they had just run out of something to make it so we settled for the cheese plate starter. 2 of the 3 cheeses were great, the other was dry. Next were the hot dishes. We started with the chicken meatballs. They brought them out at the same time as the cheese so unfortunately they got cold. Then we had the Argentinian pork stew. The texture was like a pulled pork and was really good. I also liked the flavor. I would totally eat this again!!! Lastly we ended with the bread puddling. Another dish I would definitely eat again! All-in-all I would try it again and just try some different cocktails and try for the charcuterie board again.

    Nice ambiance and space
    Keri N.

    I had heard great things about this place so I wanted to check it out. The ambiance was nice and I also liked how the menu was pretty simple. I got the Brother's Burger, menu says cooked medium so you should specify if you want med-rare or med-well done. I got med-well which was perfect. It is wagyu beef and very delicious. It is served with root chips or you can substitute for onion rings or a side salad. We also got the mushroom - poblano tacos which came with an ear of street corn! For dessert we got the Apple cranberry crisp and chocolate truffle rum ice cream- both very tasty. Fun place to discover, we had a very friendly waitress who answered several of our questions. However, when we first walked in there was a different waitress/hostess that was in a mad mood towards us which was a bummer!

    Just beets salad, good but tiny.
    Volha A.

    Came in to celebrate mom's birthday on a Wednesday evening. I live in the area, so I've been meaning to try this place out ever since it's opened. The place was almost empty when we came in, with only one table taken. Towards the end of our visit, only two more tables we filled, which is weird for a place with a nice happy hour menu. We ordered some items from the HH menu, as well as the smoked fish and potatoes dip that I've been dying to try. It is definitely worth getting if you're into fishy taste. So perfectly fishy and creamy, with that satisfying cast iron taste to it. Yum! The chicka-rones was a unique option, so I couldn't resist trying it. Pretty tasty, but they're deep-fried chicken skins after all! I only wish it came with a fun dipping sauce since the chicka-rones themselves are on the dry side. The just beets salad was simple and good, but so tiny, could use extra beets. The charcuterie board was decent sized, with 3 kinda of cheeses and 3 kinds of meats, preserves cherries and bread. Nothing too exciting though as far as taste goes. The cherries were my favorites art. The drinks. We ordered The Damsel cocktail for the first down, and OMGeeee was it good. Perfectly chilled it no ice in it, not overly sweet but still nice and fruity, and topped with a perfect egg-white froth. Soooooo good! Ordered Green Dragon for the second round, which was nice and refreshing with a noticeable taste of crushed basil. But your typical cocktail filled with ice. Nicely made though! The bartender certainly knows his drinks! The reason Im taking a star off is the quality of service. The waitress did not seem like she wants to be there. No smiling, very awkward and not helpful. We had to wait for quite some time for her to appear on the floor to order more drinks. With only 4 small tables taken, you'd think she'd be more available. The bartender cake out at one point to ask how our drinks were and if we wanted anything else, which was nice. But the waitress did not make us feel welcome at all. I'm glad to see a place like this open up on Lake City Way, we needed it! Hope to see this place crowded and their HH drink specials more interesting. $1 off a cocktail during HH does not sound like a deal everyone wants to jump on, so maybe with a better deal we'll see this place a bit more cracking during happy hour.

    Pam A.

    Where's Waldo? That was the first thing we all thought when we saw the back wall mural. Brother Barrel is a good sized bar that offers delicious food. I liked the casual environment. There are plenty of seating options, whether it's the bar, community tables or your own. Our server was friendly and engaging all evening. I'll definitely be back again. I think I might have found my go to spot for a night cap!

    Tuan N.

    The Brother Burger was really good! The beef they used is of high quality and I know I will be returning for it. The location is good and there is plenty of seating inside with a nice ambience. Our server was really attentive and friendly and was able to explain the menu in detail which I really appreciate. I got the apple cranberry crisp and that was delicious as well. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for a nice date night or gathering spot with friends and family.

    Mushroom tacos
    Nora J.

    I thought this place had the makings of amazing with the name and they didn't disappoint. The cider choices were amazing! I had the Apple brandy (have mercy), one peach and apple, the other was an apple too. Those are terrible descriptions but the two Apple choices are together. Try them all! Repeatedly! I also tried the old fashioned which was very good, it was missing the hint of sweet from the cherry but I didn't miss it at all. We ordered the mushroom tacos and the ceviche that came with... Wow, all I can say is YUM! I mean it elevated the flavors in the taco you never knew was there. We also ordered the nuts. They paired very well with the old fashioned and Apple brandy cider. The staff was very inviting, knowledgeable and quick. If I lived there this could be my local watering hole. It's straight up amazing! Go here! I'll be a regular!

    beet salad
    Sasa P.

    Great food with a super affordable and delicious happy hour menu -- enjoyed the beet salad and the flat bread. Also appreciated their specific sour-heavy tap list with different size options. The service felt a little like being hovered over (granted it was the afternoon and wasn't too busy), but everyone was friendly and the atmosphere was cozy. Cool art on the wall too!

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    Fantastic food. Great selection of house brews and other local breweries. Friendly staff and an airy, comfortable atmosphere

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