Barrel & Crow

4.4

1648 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Neighbourhood gem
Charming
Great for happy hour

Barrel and Crow: A Contemporary Approach to Regional cuisine. Our Chef-driven restaurant relies solely on locally sourced produce and proteins. We utilizes these seasonal ingredients in preparing refined yet familiar comfort food. House made pastas and charcuterie offered every evening. Chef is always anxious to modify menu items to fit any dietary restrictions. Gluten, Vegetarian, Vegan and Dairy allergies are no problem. Pastry Chef Justin Roche dessert menu offers guests a selection of traditional desserts with a contemporary twist. Eclectic wine list which focuses on small production, boutique wines. A selection of 48 bourbons, extensive beer list with offerings from the top breweries in the Mid-Atlantic region. Full bar, seasonal cocktail menu and a wide selection of small batch spirits. Bottomless Mimosas are offered Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Owner-Laura Houlihan

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–21:15 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–20:15 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00
Phone number
(240) 800-3253
Website
http://barrelandcrow.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive Chef
John Wood
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Barrel & Crow can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Location
4867 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Area
Bethesda
Cross Street
Norfolk
Parking details
There are also three county parking garages in the two block radius.
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Popular dishes

Pork Belly QuesadillaUS$16.00
Caramelized Onions, Arugula, Goat Cheese
Crab BeignetsUS$13.00
Arugula, Old Bay Tartar
Organic Chicken WingsUS$12.00
Garlic Buffalo, Old Bay or Sesame Soy Glaze
Duck TostadasUS$12.00
Duck Confit, Pickled Onions, Creme Fraiche, Tamarind Chipotle Sauce
Fried Green TomatoesUS$11.00
Pimento Cheese, Red Pepper Coulis, Chow Chow
Fresh BurrataUS$14.00
Apricot Puree, Roasted Pepitas, Balsamic Drizzle, Grilled Bread
Ahi Tuna TaquitosUS$16.00
Corn Tortilla, Avocado, Cilantro, Chipotle Cream
Parisienne GnocchiUS$14.00
Wild Mushrooms, Sauteed Leeks
Mixed Green SaladUS$11.00
Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Candied Walnuts, Apples, Parmesan Cheese
Fried CalamariUS$14.00
Spicy Salsa Verde, Chiles
Seasonal SoupUS$11.00
Roasted Beet and Arugula SaladUS$12.00
Toasted Pepitas, Goat Cheese
Oysters on Half ShellUS$18.00
½ Dozen Oysters, Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce

Entrees

Grilled Heritage Pork ChopUS$29.00
Stone Ground Grits, Sauteed Red Cabbage, Honey Bourbon Demi-Glaze
Roseda Farm CheeseburgerUS$19.00
Choice of Daily Cheeses, Duck Fat Fries w/ Truffle Mayo (Bacon, Fried Egg) $2
Lamb BologneseUS$29.00
Shenandoah Lamb, House Made Fettuccine
Spiced Shrimp & GritsUS$28.00
Smoked Tomato Coulis, Caramelized Leeks, Tasso Ham Gravy
Roasted Red Pepper RavioliUS$27.00
Ricotta and Fresh Herbs, Sauteed Arugula, Roasted Almonds, Corn Puree, Parmesan
Andouille & Seafood GumboUS$28.00
Shrimp, Crawfish, Squid, Rice
Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$23.00
Bacon, Swiss, Arugula, Chipotle Aioli, Baguette, Mixed Green Salad
Hanger SteakUS$33.00
Duck Fat Fries, Red Wine Reduction
Sauteed SalmonUS$28.00
Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Wild Mushrooms, Pearl Onion, Creamy Dijon Sauce
Salmon BurgerUS$24.00
Cilantro Mayo, Mixed Green Salad
Fried Amish Chicken & WafflesUS$24.00
Bacon Braised Collards, Maple Syrup
Smoked Duck BreastUS$34.00
Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Trio Baby Potatoes, Roasted Pearl Onions, Blackberry Gastrique
Pan Seared Rainbow TroutUS$29.00
Sauteed Green Beans, Roasted Baby Potatoes, Rainbow Carrots, Romesco Sauce

Sides

Stone Ground GritsUS$7.00
Bacon Braised CollardsUS$8.00
Sauteed Green BeansUS$7.00
Roasted Brussel SproutsUS$8.00
Duck Fat FriesUS$9.00
Parmesan, Truffle Mayo
Roasted Baby PotatoesUS$7.00

What 1,648 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.4Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

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Barrel & Crow offers a delightful dining experience with standout dishes like "calamari, salmon, and sliders." The restaurant boasts a "creative menu" with seasonal changes, and exceptional service by staff members like Camilla and Lily Rose. Despite occasional service hiccups, the ambiance and quality consistently exceed expectations, making it a "great choice!"

1,648 Reviews

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Lisa
Washington DC
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This is a super cute brunch spot. The food was very reasonably priced and good. I got the salmon burger, a friend got the chicken sandwich and another got the pancakes they were all very tasty. But I would not recommend the beignets. We were surprised when they came out and there were six for the price, but they were completely empty inside, no dough and very thin. I would not recommend. The place was very busy so it is loud and the service was slow but I would recommend.
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Tara
Washington DC
12 reviews
2.0
12 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
We both ordered burgers and they were not cooked to order nor were they seasoned at all. Very disappointed. The bread pudding was not very good either. It was gummy. This is our neighborhood restaurant. Most dishes are excellent. Not sure if I’d order a burger there again we ordered medium rare and they were both rare. The fries are ok. The waiter mumbled to bad I had a hard time hearing the specials.
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William
Washington DC
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
The crab beignets were a surprise in terms of flavor and quality while the soup of the day--apple and butternut squash with a little dribble of spicy oil was very pleasing. We had the salmon with roasted brussels sprouts/mushroom/onions and the lamb bolognese--both were excellent. Service was great with good explanations of menu items, answers to our questions, and timeliness of attending to our table. It's a very casual place and the noise level was moderate though we were early diners though the place filled at dinner as we were leaving. Have already recommended to others and look forward to a return visit especially to try the chicken and waffles or the shrimp and grits.
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Rachel
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time and very good. Wouldn’t get the ravioli again because the pasta wasn’t cooked all the way. However the appetizers and rest of the meal was great (lamb shank and smoked duck breast). Would definitely go back. Service was very good and they were on top of everything.
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Noreen
VIP
Washington DC
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on 3 February 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Barrel and Crow was great. I had dinner with a friend there last night, which was the first Monday nights they were open. When we first arrived at 5:45, the restaurant was quiet, but eventually became quite loud with a full house of large groups of boisterous eaters. The service was excellent - very attentive without being annoying, and it was nice that the person who actually served the meals from the kitchen knew exactly which one of us had ordered what. The mussels appetizer was outstanding. All in all, a great choice.
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Amy
Washington DC
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 1 February 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 2
Gumbo was mediocre and steak was over cooked. It was remedied quickly by mgmt.
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Shannon
Baltimore
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on 24 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Was the perfect meal to celebrate our son’s birthday! The calamari, salmon, burger and sliders were amazing!!! The cocktail and wine was also really good. Pork chop was a little dry but still great time!
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Ron
VIP
Edinburgh
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined on 23 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Camilla is brilliant, Chef is fantastic, and everyone there is a gem.
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Lawrence
Washington DC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 19 January 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great service and food options. Creative menu for brunch with diverse choices. Great service also! We had some questions and the staff was amazing. It is a TAD expensive, and having some more gluten free options are my only negatives. Definitely a great choice!
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Andre
Washington DC
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on 18 January 2025
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
I’ve eaten here before and enjoyed it. Last night the food was lukewarm when served. Seemed like it sat for a bit. Burger ordered medium, served medium well. Mediocre meal.
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Barrel & Crow offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (240) 800-3253.

Barrel & Crow is rated 4.4 stars by 1648 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

17 Feb 2025

19:00

Booked 22 times today

Order delivery or takeout

4867 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Additional information

Cross Street
Norfolk
Area
Bethesda
Hours of Operation
Brunch Sun 11:00–14:30 Dinner Mon–Thu 15:00–21:15 Fri, Sat 15:00–22:00 Sun 16:00–20:15 Happy Hour Mon–Fri 15:00–18:00
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There are also three county parking garages in the two block radius.
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive Chef
John Wood
Additional
Gluten-free Options, Patio/Outdoor Dining

Website
http://barrelandcrow.com/
Phone number
(240) 800-3253
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Barrel & Crow can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Barrel & Crow

Make a booking

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Salmon Burger

Sauteed Salmon

Fried Calamari

Appetizers

Pork Belly QuesadillaUS$16.00

Crab BeignetsUS$13.00

Organic Chicken WingsUS$12.00

Duck TostadasUS$12.00

Fried Green TomatoesUS$11.00

Fresh BurrataUS$14.00

Ahi Tuna TaquitosUS$16.00

Parisienne GnocchiUS$14.00

Mixed Green SaladUS$11.00

Fried CalamariUS$14.00

Seasonal SoupUS$11.00

Roasted Beet and Arugula SaladUS$12.00

Oysters on Half ShellUS$18.00

Entrees

Grilled Heritage Pork ChopUS$29.00

Roseda Farm CheeseburgerUS$19.00

Lamb BologneseUS$29.00

Spiced Shrimp & GritsUS$28.00

Roasted Red Pepper RavioliUS$27.00

Andouille & Seafood GumboUS$28.00

Grilled Chicken SandwichUS$23.00

Hanger SteakUS$33.00

Sauteed SalmonUS$28.00

Salmon BurgerUS$24.00

Fried Amish Chicken & WafflesUS$24.00

Smoked Duck BreastUS$34.00

Pan Seared Rainbow TroutUS$29.00

Sides

Stone Ground GritsUS$7.00

Bacon Braised CollardsUS$8.00

Sauteed Green BeansUS$7.00

Roasted Brussel SproutsUS$8.00

Duck Fat FriesUS$9.00

Roasted Baby PotatoesUS$7.00

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