Had a nice lunch out at Wicked Barley Brewing Company - Jacksonville, FL today to kickoff and enjoy their Reggae Sunday season. My friend ordered us the Pork Belly Kimchi Fries, I got us an order of the Cheese Curds, and for my entree I got an order of the Asian Sticky Wings. I probably would have never ordered the kimchi fries on my own. Sometimes kimchi can be fickle and really hit or miss. It was definitely a hit here. More on the sweet and tangy side but worked really well. Fries seasoned perfectly, and the pork belly cubed and cooked to perfection. Out of all of the times I've been to Wicked Barley, these fries have to be one of the best items I've had from there. Cheese curds were pretty basic. Tasted great, but nothing to write home about. If you like Cheese curds, you'll enjoy theirs. I originally had my eye on the jerk chicken wings and I was warned by the waitress and my friend that they are REALLY hot. Jerk chicken is generally one of those thats right on the borderline of too hot for me. To give you an idea, if you're familiar with Butthutt BBQ's jerk chicken, theirs is as far as I can go for spice level. So I switched it up to be safe, and I am glad I did. Sweet and sticky, these had really great flavor inside and out. Would definitely get these again in the future. Brought a couple home to the hubby and he seemed to enjoy them too, and he normally doesn't like, what he refers to as, "sweet meat". I had three different beers in my favorite tasting style, sour. I had the PB&J sour, the mango sour, and the orange cream sour. The orange cream was my favorite of the 3. We enjoyed the sounds of the band Splittone in the background and enjoyed the whole vibe of our meal. I'm hoping to visit again on a future weekend and possibly bringing one of my pups along with me since they are dog friendly. read more

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Heard about wicked barley from a friend. Restaurant and micro brewery. Considering I won a bet for dinner... thought this would be good When seated ask for paper menus unless you don't mind qr code menus. Service was good. Beer selection great Try the cheese curds to start. They are phenomenal. Candyce and I had burgers with her side fries and my side pork rinds omg the pork rinds were fantastic. Good service. Good food. Couple of gotchas but nothing much. Definitely will be back.... read more

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We've been to Wicked Barley many, many times over the years for all sorts of events but I think this might be the very first time we've stopped by out of nowhere in the middle of a week day. We started with the cheese curds which we've had during those "many, many" trips previously. My wife likes the jalapeno ranch and I'm good with regular, so it's good you can request a bit of both. For all the times we've been here, I have somehow never had any of their burgers so I ordered one this time. They have good variety of them so I included that whole section of the menu. This being my first one, I went basic and ordered their regular cheeseburger, medium well. That's a good burger! It was cooked how I ordered it, the meat was great and the bun held up well. That's what I want from a burger. I liked the fries quite a bit as well and I rarely eat a lot of my sides, regardless of what they are. This may sound weird but it's kind of a big compliment from me if I keep picking at a side and I kept picking at the fries until they were almost gone. My wife ordered the Hummus Wrap. The first thing she pointed out was that the grill marks aren't just there for show, they really do add to the overall flavor. You can see from the menu description and the photo that there's a LOT more than just hummus in it. She said that's not a bad thing. We joked that it should be listed on the menu more like a concert billing. Something like "Salad Wrap with special guest Hummus". Again, that's not a bad thing because she liked everything in it. She liked the creativity having the hummus compliment a lot of ingredients instead of a few small things mixed in with a lot of hummus. It was fun being at Wicked Barley on an odd day/time for us. I'm glad we both tried things we really liked. I'm reasonably sure the next time we're planning to go there is Easter Brunch which is something we've done many times. If you haven't been to that event, it's definitely worth checking out. A version of this review originally appeared in the Jacksonville Fun, Eats & Drinks Facebook group. read more

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Let me start by saying our waitress Sophie was amazing! She was attentive without being overbearing and had a delightful attitude. 10/10 on the customer service! The chicken wrap was huge and came with a lemon vinaigrette that had just the right about of lemon. The cheese curds were Wisconsin cheese and had a really nice pairing of jalapeño ranch that had a nice kick. My salmon was cooked perfectly although the blackening seasoning was a little more than im used to. Overall great little lunch spot! read more

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Great burgers, fresh ingredients. Service was excellent and the environment was very chill. Really nice spot in Jacksonville.

Food: the chicken was more dry than what I expected it to be. I like it wet and juicy and I don't think it hit that spot. The short ribs sandwich wasn't too bad. It had good flavors. Have to come back to try other things. Service: The food took a long time to come out. They kept saying that the kitchen was backed up but it seemed like other people were getting their food before ours. We did go on a Sunday at 11am when they opened up but it's all good, they were willing to take the entire thing off the bill which is a really good customer service I would say. Ambience: Music was loud especially when there was live music outside and both the music was blending and not gelling but the overall ambience is pretty good. They had live music and they are connected to a dock, which is pretty interesting seeing all the boats docked. They have outdoor seating as well. read more

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I love it here! I sat inside at the bar this time and it was very relaxing. You can try any beers you like in a little stamp of glass but I Tried a beer flight and it was really fun. I also had a recess! :).Great gluten free option! The service was great and the french fries were spectacular! Make sure to take a little walk outside and towards the back is a little walkway you can get to the river. read more

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I am BEYOND disappointed in the lack of cleanliness today. LIVE roaches we're crawling around the brewery and there was one dead as you will see from the pictures. That I have to say ruined the entire experience. And there was a gentleman who is back there who had to have seen the three roaches but did nothing. I hope the health department reads this and makes a visit. If this is what the brewery looks like, I'm scared to see their kitchen. It'll be a long time before I ever go back. read more

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The drinks were really good and the service was great. The ambiance was nice and chill. Will definitely come back again!!

We got seated right away. The menu is the QR code. The waitress was nice, she came and took our order. I got the brown ale beer, this was my only option, and not really the kind of beer I prefer. We got the corn dip with chips. And the hummus wrap. I didn't care for either one of these. The wrap was ok, but I couldn't even taste the hummus. I really wanted to like this place. I should have looked at the beer menu before I went there. I thought it would be good, because I saw the flights on the yelp page, and I got excited. They had music playing in the background. I was a little chilly, at the table we were sat at. So maybe if your cold nature, bring a light sweater. But it's always best to check it out for yourself. I'm a (BBD) bougie beer drinker. read more

Wicked Barley Brewing - Brown ale - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Beautiful place! The views almost are the best part. Definitely a great place to go for a drink

Service was great and friendly, food was delivered fast, large portions, not too crowded, everything tasted great, lunch time wasn't too loud. read more

Wicked Barley Brewing - Wicked Burger - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Feliz Taco Tuesday lunch at Wicked Barley Brewing! I love the great service and cool atmosphere to enjoy their delicious food and drinks! Highly recommend their $6 taco specials every Tuesday "ALL DAY" deal! Hopefully see yall here soon! read more

Wicked Barley Brewing - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

My second visit here. I stopped by when in town last time and couldn't wait to come back. Scale: 1-5 Beer: 5 - The Promised One Hazy NEIPA is delicious and the reason for my return. Had a flight and the other beers are solid. Lots of different styles and options for those that are not Hazy IPA addicts. 28 taps! Atmosphere: 5 - I bellied up to the bar and was comfortable, lots of people and lively place. Outdoor seating if you want to get away from crowds. Service: 5 - I had the same bartender as last time. He was busy but had time to give suggestions. Food: Pork belly sandwich and cheese curds were awesome. Cultural/Political Agenda (1-5): 5 -Everyone is welcome. No preachy nonsense--just beer, as it should be. read more

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I'm incredibly disappointed after my most recent visit here, especially after so many good experiences. I stopped in with a friend because I was craving some pretzels and beer cheese for several days and I was really excited to have some here. When I placed the order, the waitress (Kiara R.) told me that she would have to check to see if they had any left. I was going to be sad if they didn't have any because I had been craving pretzels and beer cheese, but I understood that those things are out of her control and I could have checked before I got there. I asked her to let me know if there were or weren't any in stock because it would change my plans on what I would order overall. She came back in about five minutes and said that they were "making some now and it would take about 10-15 minutes." I thought, "perfect I'm excited for my pretzels." We placed the rest of our order and eventually about 15 or 20 minutes later, my friend's dinner and the rest of our food orders comes out. A while later, I see Kiara passing by and ask her if there's an update on the pretzels. She said she would have to go check with the manager, which I thought was a little strange, but I didn't think too much about it. She came back shortly after and said that "it would be about another 10 to 15 minutes. I know I said that last time, but it should actually be about another 10." I told her that's fine because I'd already waited so long for these pretzels and it was going to be my dinner. About another 15 minutes pass and she comes back and says "so I just put the order of pretzels in and they should start to cook it soon, but if you don't want it anymore that's fine." I don't think I was really all that frustrated until she came and said this. I've been waiting for an hour at that point since we placed our initial order and all I'd wanted was some pretzels and beer cheese. I told Kiara that I'd like to keep the order since I'd waited for so long for them at that point and her response was, "it's totally up to you if you don't want it. I don't want to pressure you." I don't even know how to interpret this interaction. I'm not sure if she had made a mistake in saying that there were pretzels available to be ordered multiple times, if she was lying, or if she just didn't want me to get the pretzels? I don't know. There was no effort made to apologize for any delay or confusion and after I said that it would be fine if I just did not get the pretzels if that is what the case was, she said she would go get our checks. Overall, it was a super unpleasant and upsetting experience. My friends and I will not be back anytime soon. I'm also going to mention that this was around 5pm, and it was not near as busy as I've seen it before here and every other time that I've been here everyone was nice, kind, and hardworking. Kiara R. left a really bad impression overall with her attitude and dismissiveness and it was one of those experiences that leaves a bad enough taste in your mouth to not want to come back. read more

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Great stop at Wicked Barley Brewing Company! The gold beer was smooth and refreshing, and the wings are perfect to grab after a few drinks. Great vibe and tasty bites every time. read more

We've been to Wicked Barley several times and always have a great experience. It's our go-to spot to celebrate Christmas Eve with friends. On our recent visit, my husband ordered the BELT Croissant sandwich. It consists of bacon, eggs, lettuce and tomato. We both enjoyed it, and yes, we always share! :) As for me, I got the Shrimp & Grits, it was tasty, but the portion is on the smaller side, good thing my husband had fries or I would've been hungry still lol. For drinks, I really liked the "I HOPE THEY SERVE THIS IN HELL" Imperial IPA, one of the best tasting IPA's I have tried! Hubby always order the cider and Happy Medium did not disappoint! With amazing craft beers, good food, fast service, fantastic views and kid friendly, what more could you ask for?! read more

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Love this place! The beer is always great and the patio is such a vibe. The Blood Orange IPA was super refreshing and the Street Corn Dip was delicious and filling. Definitely coming back! read more

Wicked Barley Brewing - Left is the Blood Orange IPA right is the Happy Medium Hard Cider - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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We ended up making a last minute change of plans due to being rained out from our initial venue. Wicked Barley was having their fall festival so we went to check it out and to grab a bite to eat. They had a number of vendors and pumpkins for purchase and decorating, which was a hit with the kids. The wait for a table was long but people sampled some of their beers and cocktails as we waited. They had seating both outside under tents and in their usual dining room. Once seated, we ordered burgers, wings, pretzel, pork rinds, and a kids hot dog. The food was good. The pork rinds were a bit spicy for me but they were nicely fried and crunchy. The burgers were well cooked and the kids hot dog, albeit plain, was a hit. I would return to Wicked Barley for more of their events and for simple, bar bites. read more

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Why I'll go back: Creative toppings make the burgers on the menu an enjoyable change from the typical burger joint You HAVE to order: a pint Tony's Tip: they have three different types of aioli that you can ask for with your fries. Do them all! Brother-in-law took me to this spot yesterday, as we were visiting my wife's fam in Jacksonville. It's a burger-forward brewery with a lively atmosphere that welcomes kids, though it's really an adult hangout. Bright place with a nice back patio and about ten seats at the bar, which is deep and comfortable to eat at if you can get a seat. We couldn't, but the table was comfortable and spacious. TVs all the way around as well. Great assortment of burger combinations, which are also infinitely customizable from there, plus a wide range of hearty appetizers and salads. Plus, at least a couple dozen beers on tap. Service was super friendly too. They seem to understand the formula. Starting with brews, I had Bob's Wit to start - a wheat beer with a slightly sweet undertone. Very smooth, no bitterness. Followed that up with the Geoffrey, which was a double stout combo of coffee and chocolate. Absolutely delicious and paired well with my burger. Drinker beware - it has an 8.3% ABV. Had a nice buzz just from these two by the time we left. As for the food, the burgers are 8 oz. with your choice of sides, so we skipped starters, but they looked tasty and interesting (kimchi pork belly fries, lager cheese curds, fried pickles, pork rinds, etc.). Hard to choose amongst an interesting mix of burgers (Curd burger, Wake N' Bake with sundried tomato, bacon, and sunny side egg, Fillmore smash burger). I went with The Randy, which was a classic with American cheese, pickles, onions, but then smothered with a decadent beer cheese that evolves the entire taste of the burger. After one attempt at the two-handed approach, this was one of the rare times I chose to eat it with a fork and knife - but it still held together well. Also, kudos to Wicked for offering brioche and pretzel buns, which I'd argue are the two best options for a burger. I'd be remiss if I didn't give a nod to the fries, which were crispy on the outside, but still tender inside. Plus, you can request sides for dipping of three aioli sauces: lemon, garlic, and chipotle. They're all fantastic, so request the trio of them. We got out of there for about $80 including tip. In my typical 'hoods of Boston or Palm Beach, this would have easily run over $100. So, no complaints there either. I would totally go back to this place (this week???). Check it out next time you're in the area. And Merry Christmas fellow Yelpers! read more

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I have heard about this brewery for awhile but living in St. Augustine made it a little more difficult to stop by. But we stopped by while in Jax the other night. It is a full service brewery which is different than what most people would expect when they stop by a brewery. I loved that they also made seltzers not being a craft beer person. I got their cranberry seltzer which was delicious. The only downside is that their beers are around $7 and their seltzers are $12. I wanted to try another one, but didn't want to spend another $12 on a drink. My husband got two beers. His favorite was Left Leg. He got the F**** A which he said tasted a little too much like water for his liking. He gets more particular about beer than I do. It was just probably too light for him. The food was delicious! I got the Wake and Bake burger. It was cooked perfectly and was packed with flavor. My husband got the hot chicken sandwich and collard greens. He is particular about his greens but said these were very good and the chicken had a good heat on it. We both left full. I brought home a red ale for my mom and my husband brought home a heifeweisen. They haven't drank it yet, but it was nice to be able to bring some home. We would definitely be back for one of their events. It's a nice, clean place. The only downside side is all of that cost us around $100, so it's a little pricey. read more

Wicked Barley Brewing - Cranberry seltzer - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Reggae Sunday, tasty beers, and bar foods. Service can be spotty as it gets pretty busy, but everyone seems pretty chill. Good time catching up with friends and listening to live music, it's a great place for just about everyone. Goodby creek runs along side of the brewery, there's a nice dock where you can pull up in your boat too. read more

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The food is always great. Service is top notch Atmosphere is fun and inviting Xoxoxoxo read more

Always good great service. Friendly servers. Great food music and love music but still can't hear when talking. read more

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Wicked barely OK, let me just get it out of the way and save the one negative that I think everybody knows is the parking situation. It can become horrible. Now on to the goodness, my last visit was on the weekend for lunch with a few friends. The weather was nice so we decided to enjoy the outdoor seating we were greeted by our server who was very, happy and inviting to the restaurant. We all sort of did a family-style meal where we ordered the wicked burgers along with the spicy Jerk wings the Kimishi pork belly fries, hummus platter, pretzel, Thai curry, chicken tacos, and wrap-it-up fried pickles. The staff was amazing, which included the host servers and bartenders. They were always paying attention to our table. Warning*** but no need to panic, If there is an event going on, be ready to wait a bit for a table, and in doing so you can grab a beer or drink from the bar while you wait and enjoy the back patio, one of my favorites is that they have all-new types of beer, including ciders which I can only drink. The outdoor area is also pet-friendly. read more

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Great beer, mediocre food. Would love to see more effort on the menu. Salsa wasn't even salted..? Get more than just Cholula if you're serving tacos and the like. You have the resources; use them. That's why only 3 stars. Raise the bar in the new year. Hope to see when I come back through my hometown. read more

A fine place for a casual meal & a glass of beer! I went for the 1st time with a group of friends. The worst thing I can say is that metal chairs make your butt hurt! All of us were pretty wiggly by the end of a very fine meal. The indoor ambiance is basic brewery but outdoor space is very niceI I had the pork belly sandwich & the garlic ginger fries: superior! A friend ordered the chicken basil salad which was reported to be a winner. The wings & soft pretzels were wonderful. I want to return to try the salad my friend had--it looked too good to miss! All in all, a good experience: good food, great service which goes long way in making up for awful chairs! Go! Take a cushion & enjoy' read more

We tried this place out with family and friends a few months ago. I got a hot chicken sandwich. It was so spicy but so delicious. So the next time we were in town, we tried it again. I got the hot chicken sandwich again but this time it wasn't as spicy. It was still tasty. I wish it could be a little bit more consistent on the spice level. The staff was friendly and attentive. I love sitting outside with our dogs. It's fun to people watch and just enjoy the scenery. I'm not a huge beer drinker so I got the one of the ciders and it was perfect for me. It was good and refreshing. This is one of my new go to places when I'm in Jacksonville. read more

Had a nice Thursday night with the girls-daughter, 3 grand-daughters! Kids could play outside and we sat on porch. Good food-my burger had bacon, arugula and a fried egg too; great! read more

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I love this place! It reminds me of back home, Washington state type breweries! I love that the beer menu changes and that the food here is always amazing! Service is amazing and staff is normally very fast, but can be a bit slow on holiday events due to the increase of customers. I come here at least 1 a week in the summer because it's the perfect place to hang out with friends and enjoy a delicious meal. I normally get a sour beer and the tacos. Can't wait for them to bring back the St. Patty day drinks! You must try them at least once! read more

Wicked Barley Brewing - St.patty slush - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

Came here on a weekend for lunch, nicely laid out and plenty of room, also has a lot of outside seating. Greeted by our male server who was Johnny on the spot. We ordered and shared a Wicked Burger along with Spicy Asian wings and 2 pale ales. The wings had a bizarre taste, just different. They were just okay. I should have read the menu closer because the wicked burger doesn't come with cheese, my bad for not catching it. It too was just okay. We ordered medium but it came out well. Tried the collard greens which were seasoned well but again were just okay nothing to put it over the top. The food was just okay nothing to make me come back for more. read more

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Cute spot! Reminded me of the breweries in Virginia Beach. Lots of indoor and outdoor seating (but still a little bit of a wait). Lots of beer and ciders to try. I love a good flight and they definitely had that to offer. What I do hate though-menus that you have to look at on your phone-literally so annoying. Food was very good! We got the kimchi fries, which everyone was raving about-definitely get those! My burger was awesome! I think it was their signature one, the wicked burger? Something like that-SO GOOD! Also, collard greens were A+ read more

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My husband and I ate here for cinco de mayo. The chicken curry tacos were great, portions were huge. My husband had the pork belly kimchi burger and it was top 10 tastiest combinations I've had in a while. Would absolutely recommend. There was also a little sand area for our toddler to play in. Very happy with the late lunch there. read more

Wicked Barley Brewing - Curry chicken tacos - American Near Me - Jacksonville, Florida

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Very good beer, food and customer service but prices are very high. We only go once every couple of months instead of the once a week we used to go read more

Love Wicked Barley They always have new beer and ciders to try, we enjoy getting the flights and trying new beers every time we go. I recommend getting the Kimchi French fries! Full of crispy pork, kimchi, jalapeños and this amazing sauce! All the burgers are fresh and delicious I can never decide on a favorite! Love the back with the tents, the kids get to play with chalk on the boards, corn in a whole, in the sand or simply just run around. It's a great place to come with the family and have some great food, beer and listen to live bands. The staff is amazing (hosts, servers, bartenders) they are always paying attention to the table or group... they are the real heroes! BTW... if there's an event going be ready to wait a bit for a table. Grab a beer from the bar while you wait and enjoy the back patio read more

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Had the Bob's beer. Was very good. For food we had the Kimchi fries and I had Fillmoore burger, IT was great. The waitress Emily was very nice and kept up with us all evening, SUPER! read more

Absolutely LOVED our afternoon here! The outside dining is perfect when the weather is agreeable as it is such a vibe with the dock, the corn hole, live music, and chill laid back set up. We were a large party and our server was fantastic we never waited long for refills and food was out promptly. I am not a beer drinker however their cider cocktail and wines were great. I ordered a cheeseburger which I devoured quickly! It was delicious and the fries were crispy. The do not take reservations when I called we were advised to arrive when they open to seat our large party and it work, no longer wait. Will definitely be back! We had such a great time. read more

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A lot of space inside and outside for events n group gatherings. They in-house brew their own beer and offer samplings of different flavors. The cheese curds are delightful. On a cheese burger, such a heavenly pleasure. The Hot Chicken sandwich is enjoyable, just enough heat to appreciate the juici-ness of the chicken. Overall, I enjoyed it. I'm going back with a designated driver so I can have the cheese Curd burger with an in-house brewed beer or 4! read more

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Really good choice of different beers and the German ones I had were very good. We also had burgers and cheese curds and they were also very good. I'm not in Jax much, but I would go out of my way to eat here again. read more

Our first time here, we brought 2 of our siblings and their families. It was a quiet Tuesday in Summer afternoon, they weren't busy, we sat right away. All of the food and drinks were fantastic, the waitress was kind and helpful. We took a walk outside afterwards, it was a hot day but the trail/pier was a nice touch. Lots of seating available. We will be back read more

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