My friend heard about The Oak Parker from another friend, so we decided to give it a try and now I…read moretotally understand the hype. Walking in, there was very limited seating and about an hour wait, which clearly showed how popular this spot is. Thankfully, the hostess told us about their basement bar area where you can grab drinks and snacks while waiting. The downstairs area had such a cool speakeasy vibe dark ambiance, vinyl music playing, and honestly the perfect date night atmosphere. The drinks were REALLY good, and you can also order appetizers down there. Once we made it upstairs, we grabbed bar seating and talked to a few people around us who all said this was their favorite spot. Our bartender was amazing -- super attentive, explained the menu well, and gave great recommendations. We ordered the wings (perfectly seasoned and so good) and the chicken sandwich with buffalo added for a little spice... absolutely delicious. I also tried the pistachio martini, and wow definitely one of my favorite drinks I've had in a while. Overall, such a great experience from the atmosphere to the food and service. I'll definitely be back, and I've already been telling all my friends about this place!

I'd been invited to a house music night. Upon walking in, I almost thought we were in the wrong…read moreplace! Upon entry, we saw a quaint restaurant. Then someone politely said y'all must be looking for downstairs. Sure were! As it turned out, we were escorted downstairs to what people refer to as the Vinyl Room. The vinyl turntables that night were replaced with computerized ones. The vibe was unsurpassed and the drinks were tasty. I'll be back when I need the good time again.

Recently went to attend a meetup here. Had to wait around 30 minutes as a huge party was clearing…read moreout. The inside is no frills but service was excellent with our waitress handling multiple checks. My jerk chicken dish over rice was a bit dry and too mildly spiced for my liking. The sesame wings were delicious. Beer selection was superb. Very casual vibe with ok food. Recommend $$

My wife and I were in Ferndale for a meeting and decided to have an impromptu dinner date. Since…read moreneither of us had been to Barrel House before, we thought we'd give it a try--and we're so glad we did. We entered through the back entrance and were immediately greeted with a warm welcome. We quickly found a table for two, and our server was attentive from the start, bringing water right away, answering our questions, and walking us through the wine and beer selections. My wife ordered the Beet & Salmon Salad, while I chose the Crispy Chicken Club with white cheddar and house-smoked bacon. The sandwich was absolutely incredible--hands down the best crispy chicken club I've ever had. The chicken was perfectly crispy, and the combination of flavors was outstanding. I also stole a few bites of my wife's salad and was pleasantly surprised by the yellow beets. I'd only ever had red beets before, and both varieties were prepared beautifully. The salmon was cooked to perfection and paired wonderfully with the fresh ingredients. Between the excellent food, welcoming atmosphere, and friendly service, this turned out to be one of the best impromptu dinner dates we've had in quite some time. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience and are already looking forward to returning to explore more of the menu. Highly Recommend!

Date night: intimate but not dark, takes reservations & has great menu. $$$…read more Happy hour: 1/2 of their two drafts, small appetizers but the happy burger is 10/10, $9 spritz options which is slightly unique Groups: wouldn't recommend a group larger than 6 here. Service was cool from kate & Teegan

Our server was super nice and great at her job! She was attentive and clearly busy running around…read moreto many tables. Happy hour has great prices and quite a few options. The ribs were amazing. The meat fell off the bone and the sauce was delicious. I've been wanting to try the beet burger for years and finally got around to it... I wouldn't get it again. While the texture was great, it just didn't have much flavor. It was good enough, especially if you don't eat meat and want a sandwich, but I was hoping it would be more flavorful. Even a little more salt would've brought the flavor out a bit. The toasted cheese and tomato soup is amazing! Simple and delicious. The restaurant is clean, well lit, and well decorated. Love the little patio area. Overall, we love this place!

The food was great! The server was really good! Bad experience overall - AC was not working,…read moreentire restaurant seemed to be in the upper 80's temperature wise.

Kelly was awesome! Very knowledgeable, quick and friendly. We enjoyed our experience so much!read more

Always consistent with speed of service. They are currently hiring for waitstaff as of today…read more Dining area is open. Garlic sauce and bread have been consistent in my visits. Today's crushed lentil soup was the consistency of a broth and did not taste like it has over the last 10+ years. So much so that I couldn't wrap my head around eating it. I did place an hour in the last hour of opening. Not sure if that impacted the order. The most ordered item while I waited was a chicken shawarma sandwich.

Our server Latonya( apologies for incorrect spelling) made it worth the visit. She was friendly and…read moreasked questions about orders- we ordered 4 different wraps and each one was good but the chicken was much better than lamb.

Was in the area and wanted to snag some carryout to take home for my husband and I and after a…read moresearch on Yelp found this spot! It was a GREAT call. I ended up going with two of the chicken parm sandwiches, an order of the baked ziti, a tiramisu cup, and zeppole. Everything was delicious and the portions are very generous. The sandwiches alone have two fried chicken cutlets on them so half of one is more than enough for a full meal, meaning I've got dinner for tomorrow, too! The ziti was also a nice portion and I love their marinara. I was too stuffed to eat the zeppole while they were still warm but they're still excellent later, even when they're cold. I think they use ricotta in them which keeps them soft and pillowy (also another generous portion). It's carryout/delivery only, FYI. Ordering online was a snap as they have their own platform and it took about 15-20 minutes. Ran in and out and it was easy peasy and delicious.

Amazing place great people and good food! The chicken was…read moreoutstanding shout out to Andrew and the rest of the crew! I'll be back

This will be a regular spot for me!…read more Service, space and drinks were all excellent. The pizza dough is scrumptious (those who follow me know I'm picky about dough). The drink menu is extensive and definitely warrants more than one visit to try all of the ones you want. Great place for a group or if you want some quiet space to yourself. Looking forward to my next time.

We returned to Mother Handsome's one morning recently for coffee and a pastry after a nearly 2 yr…read morehiatus and a bit of disappointment. Wow. The space, service, coffee and fresh pastries were stunning! Ample free parking is available out back. The interior was open, inviting, comfortable and clean. Music was low volume and conducive to companion conversation. Our coffee was excellent. We enjoyed a rich, dark chocolate brownie with our beverages. Delicious. Price point is moderately high, but the quietude and quality experience were worth it to this reviewer.

The staff member and owner were both pleasant and welcoming. There were so many options to choose…read morefrom. The fattoush salad was so good with the pomegranate vinaigrette. I enjoyed a chicken bowl and it was filling. The grilled veggies were seared to perfection and not overly salty. Garlic and pita bread were nice touches to the meal. I ordered falafel also. First, but not last visit. The presentation was beautiful, packing was sturdy and meal was filling. Parking in the lot across from the police station will take you straight to Kal's space.

Really wanted to REALLY love this place after hearing good things, but unfortunately it didn't…read morequite hit the mark for me. I think the portions were sized great but the shawarma bowl was not too impressive compared to other options in the area. I love tabbouleh also and this one wasn't the best, it tasted like mostly mint rather than parsley and was missing the bright acidity of the lemon juice. Service was super friendly and fast though, and the loaded falafel were quite good. I'll probably come back to try another item one day.