I'm not certain precisely why this place gets mediocre ratings compared to others in York, but my wife and I went in hoping for the best and prepared for the worst. The front reception staff were, I must admit, less than wholly friendly; more aloof than unpleasant in that Hipster way that vaguely suggests that you must be at least this cool to ride this ride...and the clown's hand is above your head. This unfortunate initial impression was then completely reversed by the waiter/bartender/host, Charlie, who seemed to do a little of everything and should be voted as president of the place, if not some sort of at least lesser deity. Seriously...the dude could sell popsicles to penguins. It doesn't hurt that the food was delicious. The Autumn Grill Cheese (or something like that) might have been one of the best that I've ever had, and I'm no stranger to the sandwich (is anybody? I don't want to meet them). My wife's pizza was equally amazing, just great, interesting flavors, well prepared. Same, same for the drinks. The Old Fashioned was great as was the Salted Caramel Apple Martini that my wife had. Overall, I'd definitely recommend that you give this place a try. The food and drinks were great, the place itself is warm and inviting. We were seated despite not having a reservation and were fed promptly and well. The only reason that I didn't give it five stars was the light judginess that we received when we arrived... Knew I should have worn a fedora. read more

Food was really bland and had to add seasoning to every dish. Waiter seemed visibly intoxicated and service seemed clumsy, we asked to see a dessert menu and never received any. On top of it all the waiter put their fingers on an open straw after drinking it. Never coming here again. read more

This place was nothing short of amazing! Or waiter was even on point. we will be going back!

Great food, excellently prepared, great service. As always it was a great evening all around.

The food here was awesome! A really nice variety of sweet and savory and choices depending on if you wanted something more like breakfast or a lunch meal. I ordered the chia pudding as an appetizer and it was delicious and the presentation was awesome, I loved the raspberries + blueberries in it, 10/10 texture balance between soft and chewy (dried fruit)! For my main plate I ordered the veggie pizza since I don't have dairy and it was good, the crust was awesome and I loved the vegan pesto. The servers were really friendly and the setting was really chill, my family and I played uno while waiting for our food which didn't take a long time to come out at all. For coming here from out of state for a tournament, I'll definitely be asking come back if we have a tournament again in York! read more

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Ideal location for social distancing on warm summer nights in the age of COVID-19. Tables are set up outside for "patio" dining aka sidewalk dining. There appeared to be limited indoor seating, but I didn't really notice since I only went inside to use the bathroom and I was in the midst of browning out. Luckily, I have pictures of the food to jostle my memory. And as I recall, it was all quite good. Went out with two friends. We all got small plates/apps. I went with the pierogies stuffed with potato, cheddar, Gruyere & Gouda over cheese sauce then topped with sauteed peppers & onions, bacon and sriracha sour cream. Pierogies are one of the more denser foods. Like a neutron star. Small, but filling. This definitely filled me up. Lots going on in this dish, but everything came together nicely. Buddy #1 went with the wings. Said they were good. Buddy #2 got the tots. Said they were good. Who am I to question them? Food was on point. Server was a kind gentleman. Checked on us frequently, but not too frequently, if you know what I mean. Brought out an ash tray for me, because I smoke when I drink. It's gross. I need to quit. During my visit, I missed something on the menu, and I'm still kicking myself for it. Looking at the menu online now, three things stick out to me: tater tots (three variations), pizza (11 variations), and grilled cheese sandwiches (five variations). I LOVE grilled cheese sandwiches. And yes, they serve tomato soup. Wood Fire Roasted Tomato Bisque, to be exact. I know it was like 90 degrees that night, but had I noticed the grilled cheese sandwiches on the menu, I would have totally ordered one. And the tomato soup for dipping. Such an underrated sandwich. Best of all, the classic version (American & cheddar between two perfectly toasted pieces of house baked sourdough bread) goes for only $6. Really enjoyable experience here overall. Next time I'm in York, I'm going to do everything I can to stop by Fig and Barrel. read more

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I have been here numerous times, and whenever I have guests come to York, this is a go-to place. They have an amazing Bourbon selection and a great happy hour. Charlie is a man of many talents, and his energy and knowledge are top-notch. If you come here, ask for him! read more

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Great place to have a beer and some food, or even Brunch. Nice location and great atmosphere. Staff was great as was the food. Would definitely eat there again. read more

I had brunch here yesterday with a friend. The restaurant is located in the heart of downtown York, with plenty of parking options nearby. I opted to park in an open lot less than two blocks from the restaurant. I called the day before to make a reservation for my two people at 10am. There was only one other party waiting to enter the restaurant when I arrived at around 9:58am on Sunday. We were quickly seated in a booth toward the back of the restaurant. The restaurant's decor offered a rich and masculine vibe with ample tufted booths, exposed brick walls, and warm industrial shaded pendant lights. Our server immediately took our drink orders and accommodated my friend's request for iced coffee. I went with water and cranberry juice, while my friend opted for water, cranberry juice, and iced coffee. For my entree, I selected the orange infused french toast with maple syrup and a side of bacon, while my friend chose the blueberry pancakes with maple syrup and a side of potatoes. We both enjoyed our food, but did not find it to be absolutely amazing. The service was okay, as our server made sure to check in every so often to ensure that we were okay and enjoying ourselves, however, we ended up waiting probably 40 minutes for our food, despite the restaurant being nearly empty. The total for my portion of the meal came to around $30.00 including a 20% tip. I plan to return in the future to try their lunch and dinner offerings. read more

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I really wanted to fall in love with Fig & Barrel. I have admired the gorgeous Art Nouveau sculpted windows and the gorgeous gas lamp. If my review were based solely on appearances, it would be 5 stars +. The place is beautiful, with a cool, industrial chic vibe and floor-to-(high)-ceiling bar with a library ladder and gorgeous high-backs pale blue leather banquettes. Also in their favor was an impeccable staff and service. That's why it makes me so sad that dinner was disappointing. After a short wait, my husband and I were seated in a tight booth. It was a little uncomfortable but I had a great view of the wood burning oven. We started with buffalo wings, which arrived quickly, hot, crispy and flavorful, if a little fry for my preferences. I like my wings to swim in saucy goodness. The accompanying blue cheese dressing was incredible. I could have licked the bowl. After that, things went downhill. I ordered the Butcher's Cut or some such changing beef entrée. On that night it was a house dry aged NY Strip- my favorite cut- served with some kind of bourbon glaze, roasted red potatoes and Brussels sprouts. I ordered the steak medium rare, which, in my mind, is a warm red center. It took a long time to receive our entrees, and to be fair, it was a busy Friday night but people who were seated after us received their food first. The steak arrived cold, and very rare inside, like purple and very wet, like sashimi. It was also pretty gristly, with a tough piece of silverskin running through the middle. I suppose I could have sent it back but we'd already waited quite a while. The roasted potatoes were just done with no browning or crispiness to them at all. They were only redeemed by getting some of the steak sauce on them to make them palatable. My Brussels sprouts were fairly blackened. That's how I like them but someone else might have been unhappy with the burnt edges. The mix of mushrooms that topped the steak were the best part. I was unhappy with my meal considering it was one of the most expensive entrees available. After seeing that pizza oven and seeing pizzas walked past me, I wish I had ordered one of those. My husband had the Crab Devonshire sandwich- lump crab and bacon under melted cheese on sourdough, served with tots, which he had poutine style. I had entrée envy and tasted a few bites of his meal and while you can't go wrong with crab, bacon and cheese, it was just a little lackluster. The tots were the best part of his meal. We wrapped up with an apple crisp to share. The server made kind of a big deal that the crisp wasn't made of oats, which I thought was a little weird. The dessert came in a little cast iron skillet and looked so cute. The topping on the apples was a little strange and wet. Like not crispy at all, but it tasted good, with a strong gingeriness to it. The apples were a little underdone. Having enough ice cream to add to each bite made it enjoyable. I feel bad that we didn't enjoy our experience as much as we wanted to. Our server was great and the place is beautiful but that couldn't make up for the food. read more

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Food and service were awesome. I would tecommend this restaurant to anyone. When our friends come in from Pittsburgh we will bring them there. read more

First time trying Fig & Barrel but wont be last! So glad it was advertised in the Clipper Magazine, otherwise I would not have known about it. Everything was wonderful from the time we walked in to leaving. Service was very good, all were very friendly. Lou was our server & he was very attentive & informative. The app, drinks & meal were all delicious! Cant wait to go back!! read more

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Don't get the coffee taste like water. Took over a half for breakfast that we never got. Service took too long.

My friend and I were looking for a whiskey bar after dinner and found this place from it's great reviews here. It was quite busy when we got there but it was still around dinner time on a Saturday. We seemed to have arrive just as the rush was dying down and got a spot at the bar after only about five minutes or so. The bartenders are nice and they have some very good specialty drinks. Since it's the holiday season it's extra cozy and I love the ambiance. I wish I had tried the food here as well since I've heard such good things but I'll have to keep this on my list for next time. read more

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You know five years ago, if I had to make a list of impossible things that could never happen... A restaurant in York, Pennsylvania blowing my mind by providing me with one of the better meals I've had in 2021, would be right at the top of the list. Nicely styled, friendly casual staff, the wings were amongst the best I've had, the menu was small but interesting, everything well-executed. Seriously, this place would have a shot at making it in my hypercompetitive restaurant landscape in Hollywood/West Hollywood, California... which I've said of exactly zero other restaurants I've been to in the area. Credit where credit is due, I actually look forward to returning to Fig & Barrel when I next visit York, which I've historically looked down upon, culinarily. Really cute little gastropub that just does a whole lot right! read more

We had a Local Flavor and heard good things about this place. We looked at the menu and saw several items that sounded delicious and were excited to try. The website indicated that they served brunch on Sunday. So we drive to York on a Saturday in the pouring rain, find parking, and go in. It's about 1:30 pm. It took several minutes to have a drink order taken at the bar as the bartender didn't really seem to feel any sense of urgency. But it was worth the wait, as my drink was outstanding! We were given menus. They were brunch menus. On a Saturday. We asked for dinner menus and were told "it has to be brunch right now. They're not set up for dinner yet." When asked when they might be ready to serve dinner we were told it would be about 4:00 pm. Now we are in a position where we drove 30 miles in the pouring rain expecting to have a yummy dinner, only to be left staring at a menu loaded with eggs, burgers, grilled cheese, and salads. We don't have time to drive all the way home and go elsewhere, so we had to eat there. Hubby had the Huevos Rancheros, and I had a burger. Hubby loved his, but I was incredibly disappointed with my burger. It was so dry and flavorless. The cheese appeared to be right out of a plastic wrapper. I honestly think this was one of the worst, if not THE worst burger I've ever had. I wanted to love this place. I really, really did. But most everything was completely disappointing, from the unavailability of anything we really wanted to eat, to being essentially forced to choose between eggs, grilled cheese, and a salad that I could get anywhere close to home without driving 30 miles in the pouring rain, to my burger being so bad I only ate half of it. Just so, so disappointed. One extra star for the amazing drink. read more

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Stop by on a Saturday afternoon for a drink and a snack. Our bartender Rita was wonderful she made me a ginger beer with bourbon and peach - it was deeelicious!! She also made me a taste of the hibiscus margarita which was also very good and very nice of her to do. We had the duck grilled cheese with tator tots and tomatoes soup. The grilled cheese ant tots were outstanding the soup was ok. Love the atmosphere and friendly service. read more

Food service and beverage. Great setting. Loved my duck confit grilled cheese. And they know how to cook a NY strip Nice for a date night. read more

We love it at Fig & Barrel!! Great food, great drinks and Charlie is the best!! The happy hour specials are plenty and the standard menu gives you the choice of a sandwich, pizza or full dish! read more

We were so pleased with our meal on our first visit, we came back the next day. What a find! Our first meal started with the 3 cheese pierogis - they were so nicely made and the toppings of roasted onions, peppers and bacon left us wanting more. We shared two of the pizzas - one with duck confit and the other with fig and prosciutto. We could watch them being slid into the wood-fired oven and they did not disappoint. Almost more pleasing were our drinks - it's fairly rare to find a Sazerac on the menu and well, yum! Sean P. was our server and he made us feel right at home. With that happy meal under our belts, we came back the next day. We shared the crabby tots - perfectly and satisfyingly crunchy. But the real winner was the house-braised short ribs and garlic mashed potatoes. This was a 'melt in the mouth' meal that was swoon worthy. Liv W., our server, had a real knack for timing - we weren't rushed at all and could take our time savoring each bite. Lemon cake and apple crisp, our desserts, were some tasty - and we waddled right out the door. Seriously, the food, service, and ambiance we experienced at Fig and Barrel can easily be compared to a restaurant in any large city. The folks in York are lucky indeed. We'll be back! read more

We stopped into Fig & Barrel as out-of-towners in York for a wedding that weekend. It happened to be First Friday so things were really poppin! We were able to grab two seats in front of the fire place in leather wingback chairs- what a catch! It was a busy bar scene but we never had a problem getting a drink. We ordered two apps and they came out fast. There were some obnoxious patrons coming in to take kamikaze shots (at a whisky bar?!) but certainly not the establishment's fault. I thought their pizza was awesome- great crust. We were excited with their whisky selection and were pleasantly surprised by their prices (we're from DC so obviously a different scene). We plan to come back to try their brunch next visit! Great food and a good atmosphere. read more

My friend and I came for (attempted) drinks & dinner. With very few patrons in the restaurant, we sat down at approximately 6:15, where we our waiter walked by us three times each time saying "I'll be right with you ladies" & would clean up a table or begin talking to another table without offering us drinks. When he finally came over to us it was already 6:30 and we put in our drinks and appetizers (mac and cheese & brussel sprouts) our appetizers didn't come out until after 7 in which an individual patron had got his before us even though we were there a good 10-15 minutes before him. Our server continued to walk by us when we finally flagged him down and said can we please order our food. Pushing 7:45 our Caesar salad and sandwich (all that we ordered) was still not out and other people were getting their appetizers. He said our food would be right out as he walked by and then at 7:55 we still did not have food so we just asked for our checks as we needed to get home. He then messed the checks up and never apologized nor comped anything. When he brought our cards back he casually said "Sorry for that mishap, girls" which made me irritated because I am not sure what was a mishap? You never checked on our food and there was a lack of urgency. It took 2 hours for a salad and you couldn't even offer a sincere apology or bring us anything in the meantime? I won't be dining here again. read more

Great ambience. Fun, open kitchen groove. The last time I was there, they were swamped and the server did a good job of checking in and keeping up. One caveat - many things tasted of their signature mustard. It's good, but not needed on everything and not in such quantities. Quite overpowering. I'll be back for the tots, though. They were great! read more

I dined at Fig and Barrel for brunch and was mostly disappointed. No ambience. It's more like a bar than a restaurant. Nice light fixtures and some nice furniture, but zero art/decorative items/food presentation/atmosphere. The architectural front windows at the front are cool. That's it. Otherwise, no effort made to create some kind of atmosphere. I ordered eggs benedict and a mimosa. The mimosa came in a short, wide flute. The menu claims fresh squeezed OJ, but we watched them pour Tropicana OJ at the bar and the server did not correct me when I mentioned that I was ordering it because it is "fresh squeezed OJ per menu." The poached eggs on the benedict weren't done. Still lots of raw white in center. The lump crab and the duck confit had decent flavor, but the muffins/portions were extremely small and there was absolutely nothing else on the plate. No greens, fruit, hash browns, or anything! At $15 + an order a little effort to at make it look like a meal would be nice. $50 for breakfast for two people and an underwhelming experience... read more

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Amazing food and cocktails! This was my favorite meal on our trip to York! I love that they offer a seasonal menu for both. I wish we lived closer. I would visit F&B regularly. read more

The night time bartender Sean was professional and the service was a reminder on why Id plan to come back for another night of drinks. A clean ascetic and interesting entertainment out front I definitely would recommend coming to see what they have going on. Over all drink was just the right about of alc to where I'd have a good time but enough mixed to make sure I did it hate it. Overall I would come again and suggest you do the same. read more

Stopped by Thursday night. It was so much fun! place was crowded, young group playing music, and food was great. Waiters and waitresses were hustling to keep up with the crowd but were attentive and not annoying. The pear salad was huge and sooo delicious. The crab tater tots were hot and yummy. We had 3 different grilled cheese sandwiches and all were delicious. Nice to have the tots instead of the usual French fries. The medium burger was cooked perfectly! The homemade tomato soup was good too. Can't wait to try the pizza next time! read more

Went here twice, both times were awful. First experience was about a year ago, maybe a little less. Waitress was hitting on my date the entire time. Not in a playful manner, but very rude and not flattering. Second visit was for brunch a month or so ago. Seemed like no one showed up to work that afternoon. Sat at the bar to wait for food for an hour. Beyond slow. read more

Great atmosphere! Great service! The waitress recommended the Short Rib, which turned out to be a great choice. It was flavorful and well-balanced. Sometimes Short Rib gravy can be a bit heavy but this one wasn't. The Apple Bruschetta was good but not great. I might consider using a different type of bread, maybe a baguette or challah, and making the goat cheese a larger component of the dish. The Dijon & Herb Pork tenderloin was also flavorful and delicious. The white wine and Dijon reduction was phenomenal. Definitely, a place I would return to. read more

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Elegant and calm with a pub feel. There's an extensive selection of drinks and food. Both very tasty. Service was timely and friendly. Great for business & casual dinners. read more

I can't say enough about the professional staff, delicious foods, yummy drinks and gorgeous ambience!! I regret not taking photos!! We were concerned as we understand there are staffing issues all over the country at this time. We had a very large group (hockey team and parents) and Fig and Barrel handled the challenge like a boss. THANK YOU!!! I want to come back on my own!!! The Fig and Pig pizza, the artisanal grilled cheese sandwiches, appetizers, salads, all the pizzas, entrees and cocktails were phenomenal! I want to cry bc this restaurant is so far from my home! Thank you again!! read more

Local Restaurant & Bar. It's a whiskey bar with a nod to the prohibition era. Service was good. If you're going for brunch you must request the BOTTOMLESS mismosa. Food was great. The brickoven pizza was great, delicious crust. Mimosas were good. They have outdoor seating that over looks Market St downtown, it's right in the heart of the city. read more

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Delicious brunch. We wanted something special for drinks. The waitress suggested the hibiscus margarita. It was delicious. Just the right "kick" to it and the brown sugar rim is yummy touch. We had banana foster pancakes. Psncskes were light, done just right. The banana foster topping wasn't too sweet. Great experience. read more

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Saw a mouse running around and the bartender was incredibly rude better to give your business elsewhere

I would recommend Fig and Barrel to anyone in York or passing through! Nathan and Lisa are incredibly kind and accommodating! We were looking for somewhere to gather with our wedding guests the night before the big day and Nathan and Lisa didn't hesitate to extend us a warm welcome. They went above and beyond to ensure we had a great experience, sectioning off an area for us and even gathering extra staff to make sure we didn't have to wait long for food and drink. My husband and I live in the DC area so we are used to lots of red tape to make large gatherings happen. You will find nothing but an open door and gracious smile at Fig and Barrel. We didn't try the food because we met up with guests after our rehearsal dinner but they had great drinks, super fun shooters, and one of the only late night menus we found available in York! Thank you Nathan and Lisa for your kind hospitality. read more

Food was absolutely delicious!! They have a lot of grilled cheese...we had one of those with their delicious tots. Service was great, ambience was great. I am more than ready to go back. They have outdoor dining now too. read more

We had lunch when they first started their lunch offerings and the meals were flat out fantastic. The service was amazing. My wife had the Avacado Tartine and she cleaned the plate. read more

For the most part, my party and I had a very enjoyable experience. We came during happy hour and were able to order some drinks and food from the happy hour menu, which was awesome! However, it did take awhile to get seated (which cut into our happy hour time) and once we were seated, our server disappeared after awhile. We wanted to order more drinks before happy hour ended, but had trouble doing so because we couldn't flag down our server. With that said, the drinks and food we did order tasted great, and the prices were reasonable. I'd come back again for sure, but maybe sit at the bar next time. read more

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Service was excellent as was the atmosphere. Poutine tots were excellent and so was the tomato bisque. One member of the party had the butchers cut which he found excellent. Only disappointment was the grilled cheese. It was only cool and the crust was very hard, but overall a good experience read more

Cute place tucked in the midst of downtown York. A gastropub menu featuring salads, sandwiches, burgers and a selection of entrees. Salads were good, Neapolitan pizza was great. (Charcuterie board was spartan at best. It is shareable, though it might not be crave-able. Whiskey selection is outstanding as is the cocktail menu. Service is excellent and quick and the location has a cool vibe. Enjoy! read more