Visited The Oak Barrel for dinner recently. When we arrived, it was quiet and empty, which was ideal. When we were seated, our waitress brought us some cold water in glasses and gave us menus. I felt like trying some bourbon, so I requested Larceny. There were a lot of tasty looking options on the menu, but I ultimately settled on salmon. My wife requested cod, and my son requested the rib dinner. The ambience of the place was nice. The waitress was friendly and there was a car show outside, which was cool. It didn't take long for our food to be cooked. My fish was hot off the grill, had a wonderful crispy finish, and was cooked to my specification. The salmon was delicious, as were the mashed potatoes it was served on. The asparagus was perfectly cooked and delicious as well. I was craving more. Everyone enjoyed their meals and with great service, we agreed that this could be a place we visit when we're in the area. Great stuff! read more

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I went to this location with coworkers for our Employee Appreciation Dinner and I had the wings.. I really did like them. They're delicious. Also, there is a slight "kick" but definitely bearable. The calamari was good as well. We sat on the patio and regretfully, I didn't go inside (too full) but overall, I'm willing to visit again as I stay relatively close. read more

We came about 45 minutes before they were about to close and the staff was great, they were super friendly and attentive. The restaurant was very inviting, was spacious and just overall very tastefully decorated. I rarely go into a restaurant right before closing time, but we had just flown in from Las Vegas and were tired and hungry!! My meal was the Dr Pepper pork shank, and it was fantastic!! My friend had the fish and chips and that was also delicious. We left with full bellies, ready to find our hotel and enter into a food coma. I would definitely come back if I were closer. read more

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Stumbled on to this place visiting the area. The food and service was amazing. Our server, Austin, was excellent and hustled between several tables! The Dr. Pepper brazed pork shank was phenomenal! read more

They have a nice variety of craft beers. Food is good. I've been to a few locations now and would go again.

Had dinner while in the area. We sat at the bar which was nice. The drinks were tasty. I had the bbq pork shank. The shank wasn't huge but was enough for one. The only drawback was the potatoes surrounding the pork was like warm at best. If it was hot it would have been even better. The other guy got the bbq pork which was very good. Overall a great place to have dinner when in the area. read more

Decor - beautiful! Food - so so good and there are gluten free options listed on the menu which I love! Hubby is a pizza SNOB AND LOVE LOVE LOVEDDDDD the pizza! Wished there was more pulled pork in it but overall good experience... perfect for date night and large spaces so you can reserve for groups too as I saw it set up... read more

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Ordered carry out. Filet medium rare. Suppose to come with broccolini. Got asparagus instead which is awful. This is my medium rare steak which is hard as a hockey puck. This restaurant is going downhill. This is the second time I've eaten here in 6 months and it was terrible. read more

The Oak Barrel - Overcooked filet - Brasseries Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

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Service was excellent, ambiance ok, but the 19.00 burger horrible, something changed from a few years ago it's not the same, other burger places is far better and lower in price, very disappointing read more

Went to the bar for happy hour. Ordered 2 cosmos and a pizza. Pizza was thin and barely warm. $18 for 2 cosmos during happy hour is no deal. Won't be back. Waitress was a delight tho. read more

Three out of four meals were bad. I have no idea how they can call their fish, fish. They were greasy and the taste was terrible. The service was great, but even though they had good servers, if the food is bad why go there? There was no ambience, it was cold and noisy. read more

The best biggest salad I have ever had . Service was wonderful as well . I love a big salad and the breaded chicken on top was cooked to perfection and very flavorful read more

One of the best pork shanks I've ever had. The side/appetizer of cauliflower was also delicious.

The ambiance here is so warm and inviting--it immediately makes you feel comfortable and welcome. The servers are consistently kind, attentive, and genuinely friendly, which adds so much to the overall experience. I've loved everything I've tried on the menu, from the classics to the more creative dishes, but the duck fat chicken wings are truly unforgettable--crispy, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. It's the kind of place where you can enjoy a casual night out or celebrate something special, knowing the food and service will always be excellent. Every visit feels like a treat, and I can't wait to come back again! read more

The Oak Barrel - Spicy shrimp tacos, turkey burger with grilled onions - Brasseries Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

Onion Rings as an appetizer were very good!!! Italian Pizza was good, although the mushrooms weren't wild as advertised!!! Turkey Burger also very good. ! Dana 1 was very good waitress !!Friendly & efficient!!! Also ordered a Barbecue Chicken Pizza to go. Very Good!!! Clean place with nice decor & fireplace!!! Would Recommend to try if your in area!!! read more

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Burgers are so different from years ago, service was excellent but the burger no no never again especially at 19.00 so not worth it

Great service and food. I am gluten intolerant and I was surprised at how well the menu was marked and how many options. It was a few weeks ago so I don't remember what I had other than the truffle fries which were delicious. read more

My husband had our family meet here for my birthday. Everything was wonderful. Our server was very attentive and the food was spectacular. Would definitely go back. read more

Three of us enjoyed a weekday lunch here. Huge servings- we enjoyed all the food. We were the first ones there when they opened so no tables were taken- a bit disappointed to be seated at a drafty table (cold air everytime the front door opened) that was also rocking and unsteady. They attempted to stabilize the rocking table when we brought it to their attention but it didn't help. They probably should have just relocated us, given we were the only table seated. Aside from these concerns, the burger was perfectly cooked. The onion rings were good- a bit too much batter. The sides of fries and Mac and cheese were large and tasty. Large restaurant and bar area. read more

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The service was excellent and the food was phenomenal. We had pulled pork nachos for appetizers. I had the salmon, and oh my god, it was delicious! It was the perfect evening to spend with family. read more

Our server was a self-described "foodie" and her recommendation of the "best ribs in Cleveland" was 100% spot-on--these baby backs were the best ribs I've had in many a year. However, the beer menu was full of IPAs and not really enough other options so that those of us who don't want sour with our sweet ribs could avoid them. The "foodie" also said she loved nearly everything on the menu, which seems unlikely, right? Still, if a cozy atmosphere and great ribs is on your bucket list, enjoy! (Pro tip: order the cornbread with your ribs--it's not on the menu but it's spectacular!) read more

Definitely would round up to 3.5. Solid and serviceable for what it is, but nothing amazing. We had onion rings, charcuterie board and a pretzel to start. Pretzel is fine, charcuterie board was pretty sizeable and had a good selection, the onion rings were actually really amazing and surprised me! Entree, I had the shrimp tacos but swapped out lettuce wraps. These were grilled shrimp and very tasty! Came with nice salty chips, pico, and guacamole, which was a little brown but all had decent flavor. Wish it had come with a salsa. Other had the turkey burger, we've had pizzas and barbecue in the past and enjoyed. Fries are pretty solid here too. Service was good on this occasion, not a super busy night but it can still get pretty loud, and we've had inconsistent service over the times we've been here. read more

Absolutely amazing!! The food is spectacular and so is the service. We were sat quickly even tho there was a wait and we were attended to greatly. Our waiter was very polite (wish I could have remembered the name) and the food was spot on! Their burger was one of the best I've had In Cleveland for a long time! The atmosphere was welcoming and the crowd was great! read more

Amazing food. The restaurant is absolutely stunning. Great patio. Friendly service. Best open faced pulled pork I have ever had. Steak was phenomenal as well. Would recommend read more

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My wife and I were in the area for the night and stopped for dinner on a Saturday. They were typical busy for a weekend and we got a table within 30 minutes. This restaurant was visually appealing and looked like a lodge or large cabin. Our server was friendly and recommended a few popular entrees. I took our server up on one of his suggestions, the pulled pork open face. Our food came out in a fair amount of time and looked good. My wife ordered the salmon and she said it was good. The pulled pork was on top of a jalapeno cornbread, and was covered on covered in BBQ sauce and topped with slaw. the problem was a BBQ sauce. the sauce tasted very bitter and over powered all of the other flavors. It was like the pork had been soaking in the sauce in a pot all day and the sauce was over cooked. I was not able to taste the slaw or the cornbread, which was pretty disappointing. I would go back to the Oak Barrel, but I would definitely order something different. read more

Another fantastic experience! I don't even care much for ribs, but these are amazing! Fries were hot and crispy! Shrimp tacos were delish as well. Service was fabulous as I couldn't decide and I wanted to order so many different things. We sat in the bar which had a fun atmosphere with all the televisions. I love sitting outside, but it had just stormed. My suggestion (per the server) is order the coleslaw without the arugula. She also suggested upgrading the fries to truffle. Something to look forward to next time! read more

Cozy atmosphere with amazing staff. We had ordered the Pretzel as an appetizer which was around $12, and we had also got the BQQ Chicken pizza which was very fresh and good quality. Only complaint is the pricing for a soft drink coming to a whopping amount of $4.50. I understand its a classier place but you would think the drinks would make up for the expensive food! read more

The Oak Barrel - Stone Oven Baked Pretzel - Brasseries Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

My son chose this place for his Bday. My husbands Cuban was so small and only 2 thin pieces of meat. He didn't bother eating it. Total waste of money. Thankfully my club was big and pretty good. I gave him half of mine and he just left his there. My son's waffles and chicken tasted good but chicken was small for the high price. They didn't put the powdered sugar or butter on it. And then took forever to bring out more syrup. The truffle fries was probably the hit of the table. Very expensive lesson learned. They commented on my Google review that they wanted me to reach out so they can fix it. That's a lie. No one has emailed. read more

Despite being really busy, we were sat fairly soon and the food came out impressively fast! Our server was so nice (even though the had a HUGE party table he was also waiting on), very kind to us. The food was very good! One of my favorite flavors is lemon, and so I really enjoyed the strong citrus taste of my pasta. The brisket sandwich did not disappoint, came with plenty of meat and the fries were so addictive. Perfect place to come for a date. Also, it's right next to the cinemark so grab dinner and see a movie! read more

The Oak Barrel - Shrimp Linguine - Brasseries Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

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Good barbecue, although it wouldn't compete in a Memphis or Texas bbq contest. It was decent. I would suggest the bbq sample plate. Nice ambiance Staff was always polite and courteous. read more

Food was great. Server was awesome. It was sooooo cold in there that we couldn't get out of there fast enough. It was to the point it was not enjoyable. Maybe would come back in the summertime. read more

Great time at the bar! Great recommendation by bar tender! Will definitely go back soon!

Forgot to mention, cuban was on dry ciabatta bread. Would have been a lot better on traditional cuban bread read more

The Oak Barrel - Cuban, O-Rings - Brasseries Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

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My husband and I went to eat at the bar for a quick dinner before going to see a movie. To our delight, Blythe and Laura were both bartending and were fabulous as always!! They give excellent service and even remember my favorite food order from years ago! Food was yummy as always as well. This is one of our favorite spots. read more

No information on the website about a private event. And when we walked in for dinner they rudely told us they are closed for an event. Once again NO INFORMATION ON ANY WEBSITE OR SOCIAL MEDIA. Will not try to eat here again read more

My first time at this establishment and I've been bragging about my visit to everyone about our food, our waitress and the ambiance of this place. After a movie we decided to go here because my cousin and her husband suggested. Also keep in mind that we arrived an hour prior to restaurant closing and still received superb service. I believe our waitress name was Kelly. Waitress took her time to give suggestions since we were first timers. My guy had the brisket sandwich which was phenomenal. My cousin had the chicken and waffles which she says keeps her coming back everytime for more. I had the potato and bacon soup which was delish as well as the clubhouse sandwich. I want to go back for the same items but I am also excited to try more items that sounded so tasty. This place has me in a chokehold and I will def be back. read more

Food was mediocre and service was almost non-existent. Font waste your time or money

I always enjoy the Dr. Pepper Pork Shank and Garlic mashed potatoes. The service is solid but with large groups, the noise levels can be loud so we look for a table along the wall. read more

Family wanted to try somewhere new that abided by dietary restrictions some of us have. Not to mention that they have Taco Tuesday available too. Amy was our server and she was great. Very informative about various questions we had regarding the menu. The menu itself was labeled very well with gluten free, vegan and vegetarian options. The tacos were delicious. Very hefty portions of the proteins. I really appreciated the lettuce pieces used in place of tortillas. They just fit, size, holding capacity and wholesome crunch. The burger is a good, classic burger. The chicken and waffles were filling. My brother elected for two chicken pieces so he has leftovers! If anything was a negative, the vegetable sides had A LOT of lemon and or salt. A bit too much this time for mom and dad. The overall ambiance was really fun. Everyone seemed to be having a good time with their respective drinks and entrées. I found myself watching wheel of fortune and could've won big if I was a contestant that show! No matter, all in all, we would come back here. The food is really good. More often than not sourced locally. So supporting local businesses is a good move. I recommend it! read more

The Oak Barrel - Chicken and waffles. - Brasseries Near Me - Valley View, Ohio

Great attentive service. We had apps dinner and dessert. My new favorite is anything fried in duck fat! We started with duck fat popcorn and pomme frites - again fried in duck fat. It had shaved Parmesan cheese on top with ketchup and herbed mayo. Plenty for four people. I followed this with lettuce wrapped tacos. Being taco Tuesday I was able to mix up my choices. I had one shrimp, one chicken and one carnitas. The shrimp was my favorite but they were all awesome. We followed this with the flourless chocolate cake with four spoons. It was like an awesome slab of fudge! It was drizzled with chocolate and Carmel and pieces of toffee. Very casual atmosphere. Great find with all Locally sourced food. read more

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