Barrel & Crow

Very nice place in Downtown Bethesda. They have large menu options for the drink and beers. Lots indoor and outdoor seating. We ordered duck tostadas, spiced shrimp n grits, soup of the day and hanger steak and eggs. We love the hanger steak and eggs so much, and their soup of the day were super delicious, perfect for hungover. Just to be clarified, the bottomless is optional either Mimosas or Bloody Marry, Not for both. Overall, everything else was great! They really done a great job on the potatoes with the steak.

Stopped in on a sunny afternoon. I like that there are big open windows to the outdoor patio, that feels really spacious. Service was quick and attentive. The menu had lots of options without being too large. We decided on the hanger steak with duck fat fries. Unfortunately the food is where we weren’t as impressed. Maybe just an off day, but the steak was over cooked (ordered medium rare) and did not have any seasoning. The fries were done well and not greasy. We also did a side of the collard greens which were just a touch plain. I would come again, we were just let down by the steak. In hindsight we probably should have asked for another. Still worth checking out.

This unassuming place in Bethesda is a diamond in the rough. A beach town look with a great patio, you would think you're in Rehoboth or similar. Inside is a large dining area and separate bar/dining area. The menu is eclectic, family oriented, with many great choices to satisfy multiple tastes. There's a wonderful beer selection, but the bourbon selection is unbelievable. Our family had a wonderful dinner. The gumbo was really great. Generous portions of seafood and sausage, and a homemade roux. The 13 year old loved her cheeseburger with egg on top and duck fat fries. The wife had fried green tomatoes and the duck fat fries. I would recommend the restaurant for almost any occasion; dates, family dinner, check out a game, a nice day on the patio.

Walked through this pretty town and found this amazing place. Delicious food, great atmosphere and music. Duck tostadas, spiced shrimp & grits, smoked duck breast, rhubarb & strawberry crisp. One of best shrimp & grits I've ever had!

I love their happy hour so make sure to sit by the bar area. I had a coke, the duck fat fries, brisket sliders and wings which only cost $24.38. I have to say that all the food were delicious. The food was brought to me in a timely manner and fresh out of the stove. The service was great. I would definitely be back!

Great place for dinner. Danny was a perfect server, and the food was GOOD. We shared the calamari, which were a bit overly battered and fried. The pork belly quesadillas were soft and yummy. Standout was the French fries. Surprisingly not very noisy even though all tables were full Enjoy!

Yes yes yes! My friends and I have been searching for a new brunch spot, and we finally found it. Here’s why it’s fantastic: 1. Moderately priced 2. Generous drinks 3. Exceptional and attentive service Special thanks to Isabell for her grace and friendliness. This place attracts a great clientele!

We had a great dinner here. We tried the steak, pork belly quesadilla, chicken & waffles and a couple deserts, all were excellent. Service was also quick and friendly, this is another spot we have added to our Bethesda rotation!

I was glad to enter Barrel & Crow. I had walked from the Metro, Bethesda Station, and that was about a half mile, in heat that likely will only worsen and humidity already at the maximum. My wife was meeting me. The server offered outdoor seating, and I said no thanks. (I understand A/C is contributing to climate change, and I am judicious at my apartment. But however parsimonious and aspirational about one's carbon footprint, it is a relief to be out of the DC area summer weather.) We are in the area often. My elderly father lives on his own. We have to check on him. The place we stay is one subway stop away. So we have been checking out the restaurants in the vicinity. The dining scene has improved since we resided in NW DC (we left in 2010). Tom Sietsema, the longtime reviewer for the Post (now retired, and the Post not what it once was, of Woodward & Bernstein doggedness and ethics), was especially enthusiastic about this establishment. I am confident we will return. I'd like to try the crab beignets, the fried green tomatoes, and the gnocchi, none of would have been ideal under the circumstances (too hot, too heavy). Sietsma explained the name: it "borrows from an Old English expression, cock-a-hoop, which, according to his online research, could mean 'stand on the barrel and crow with exaltation.'" He added, "For sure, Bethesda's latest dining destination is something to crow about." I had asked our server about the name. She knew it was literary. Before my wife showed up, I chatted with the solo diner seated two tables down (it was empty between us). We shared a hometown, which I inferred from his t-shirt. It's good to interact with strangers positively. That is all the more so in this fractious environment we inhabit, a self-conscious period of human history, fraught, fearful. To be able to relax is important. This place allowed us to do so. Their beverage list is extensive. We had a Gruner Veltliner, a white wine that is crisp and minerally, perfect to cut the temperature and stave off perspiration. We did not order too much. We were leaving town the next day. My wife had the chicken sandwich. It was grilled, with a side salad. She said the sandwich was the best of that type she has ever had. She has been eating quite a few, too, because her doctor advised her to stop being vegetarian due to the need for more protein than she was consuming, and the only animal protein she is willing to eat is chicken. We saved half the sandwich for my father. She gave me half the salad. I was impressed, positively (someone I work with was surprised it is proper to say impressed, referring to negatively so). It was simple, lightly dressed But what is deserving of praise is how fresh the lettuces were, among the most firm leaves I have had. I had the special, a seafood pasta. It was fine, good enough that I would not complain and would like to return to sample other dishes. It had mussels, calamari, and shrimp. The aforementioned server was attentive. She was good. We tipped well. She made a minor mistake, but it was comic: she put too much ice in the bucket (the chiller was too slender to be called a bucket, for that matter), and the bottle of wine protruded; there was a moment when she inserted it, and we all looked, and I'd bet everyone thought to themselves, well, that's too much ice -- it is not a criticism; I note it simply to bring to mind the funny image.

Had three appetizer, calamari, tuna taquitos and oysters. Very simple, tasty, with a cocktail. Happily will come back

Beautiful atmosphere, delicious drinks, reasonably priced bottomless brunch cocktails! And to top it off the food is amazingly well crafted and tasty

The Grilled Heritage Pork Chop was a bit dry. The Stone Ground Grits and Red Cabbage with Honey Bourbon Demi-Glaze saved it a bit. Service and ambience were okay.

To be honest the drinks were great but the food lacked.. my fish tasted old and lacked flavor.. I'd say more but it's just not my space.. I would not recommend

Service was great! And the Duck Fat Fries are a must - we had two orders lol Sunday brunch has bottomless Bloody Marys and Mimosas for $18

I really want to like this place. The food is pretty good. The crab beignets actually exceeded my expectations. I like that the skin on the blackened salmon was really crispy. I also got the crème brûlée, which is pretty decent. However, every time I come here at the service is a a bit slow. Granted, this time I came with a large group and were seated in the back room so it's expected that service was a bit slow. I do have to admit the servers that brought the food were impressive, carrying multiple plates on their arms. Appetizers came fairly quickly following drinks, the entrees just took a really long time to get to our table. I felt like we were at dinner for about three hours.

I recently had brunch at Barrel & Crow, a restaurant that takes a "contemporary approach to regional cuisine", because we wanted to try something new. Looking at the brunch menu, I quickly assumed that many of the dishes were Louisiana- or Southern-based, which was something that I was looking for. I really enjoyed the cozy down-home vibe and atmosphere of Barrel & Crow. For folks with kids, the restaurant appears to be very kid-friendly because I saw a lot of families dining with young children. For my meal, I tried the Crab Beignets and Pulled Beef Brisket-Potato Hash. Oh, the restaurant provides a round of regular Beignets to warm your tastebuds. While the food was fine, I have to admit that it was a bit underwhelming. Since the restaurant is Southern-/Louisiana-based, I assumed that the dishes would have bold and dynamic flavors full of spices and richness. However, my two dishes kind of fell flat in regards to seasoning. Let's say that I used a LOT of Crystal Hot Sauce on the hash dish to give it a bit of flavor. I'll give kudos to the restaurant for having Crystal Hot Sauce, a NOLA-based hot sauce, on deck. That said, there were some redeeming aspects to my visit. Our waiter, Peter, was absolutely wonderful with his friendly and attentive nature. He did a great job answering our questions about the menu and bringing refills for our AYCD mimosas. Although the the food did not quite hit the mark for me, I thought the overall experience was pleasant. If I'm in the Bethesda area, I could see myself giving them another try to explore other menu options (especially the happy hour menu).

Crab beignets First off having been to Naw'lins this is no where near a beignets. They need to change the name to fried crab balls since that's all it was. The grease was too hot since the outside got cooked and the inside was still raw. Lots of fillers and not much crab...in Maryland terms these balls were running light. Just an okay item. Pork chop The last time I visited the pork chop was a thick cut. Shrinkflation: this time they used a thinner cut and didn't adjust the cook time, even when ordered medium it arrived over well, leaving the chop tough. This was for both orders that we had at the table. Pickled cabbage it was topped with and the right amount of acid and good seasoning. The grits were on point! Thick, and with a buttery cream finish. They definitely didn't skimp on the cream or milk fat and it was delicious. Service Extremely slow, waiter seemed like he didn't want to be there. Pleasant enough. The busser did a way better job and we saw him 10xs more often than our waiter. Clearing our plates diligently and providing more water bountifully. Outside of the busser, the overall service was as lackluster as the first time I visited this place. Nice to see they have blocked off the restaurant door and only allow enterance on the bar side, since last time I was there. The opening of the door made it really cold back then. All in all, mediocre food, at a medium high price point with portion sizes that after I left and had to eat somewhere else.

The restaurant has a nice casual vibe. There are plenty of different seating options to accommodate groups of any size. Nice combo of outdoor and indoor seating. The apple core coctail I had was amazing, but the Rose blush was not. My partner and I had steaks. They were cooked perfectly, however, flavor wise the meat and the sauces lacked to make an impression. Not bad, just not elevated. Croquettes and duck fries were perfect.I would give back one more time to see if the main entry were better.

I came in with a few girlfriends for dinner. Service was very slow, and our server left and we didn't know in the middle of our meal. We started with the calamari which was crisp and had a great aioli with it. I had the sesame soy wings with a mixed greens salad. The wings were ok, and the mixed greens salad was a large portion and fresh. My friends had the steak special and the lamb bolognese.

Great food, bad service, and decent ambiance! I was in town for a business trip and a small group of us decided to dine at Barrel & Crow. We shared an order of fries as an appetizer. Two of us got the smoked duck breast, one person got the shrimp & grits, and the other person ordered the salmon. We all loved our food but the service left much to be desired. We arrived astound 645 with no reservation and were told we could be seated outside in 5 minutes. It was a nice October evening so outside was perfect. We waited about 10 minutes which wasn't bad. Our server then took a while to come take our orders. When he finally took our orders, it took almost 45 minutes to receive our meals but we saw people around us receiving their food and a few had items we ordered as well. Additionally, our fries were our appetizer but arrived with our meals. When it came time to receive our check, we waited forever for our server to finally acknowledge us which sucks. We got the check and then he went to talk to the table next to us. After about 10 minutes we requested that he take the check and he said, he'd be there in a bit. He proceeded to talk with the other table and it wasn't that he was placing their orders. Instead, they were just chatting it up. We ended up asking another server to help us check out and our server never came back to check in. It felt like we were an afterthought for most of the night which isn't a good feeling.

My partner and I came here when we visited DC in 2018, we loved it so much we went twice on the same weekend trip. Coming back here it was nice that we were able to have something that we had in 2018. This year for our anniversary we decided to take the infamous lamb bolognese to go. To start we had the crab beignets 5/5 garden salad 3/5 and oyster on half shell 3/5 And we both had the special entrees, with my partner getting the short rip and mash and I got the NY strip and mash together we shared Brussel which had a beautiful flavor profile that was buttery and garlicky instead of the usual carmalized honey glaze 5/5. I had gotten the NyS which was well made well seasoned and cooked to perfection 5/5. My partner got the short rip which he described as good but it feel like it was missing depth in flavor, 3/5. The drinks were delicious I had gotten the apple drink and my partner his signature margarita. Both drinks were made well. Our waiter was attentive and kind and we were well taken care of. Always a great time and wonderful vibe.

It looks very fancy but it was just okay. The fries weren't very flavorful. The hanger steak was tender but not necessarily flavorful. My husband got the duck breast & liked it. We have tried a few restaurants on this street & this isn't our favorite. Really good crab beignets though!

Service was decent. The food left much to be desired. I was surprised at the small steak portion. The meal as a whole had very little flavor. It's a cute restaurant in a great location. Maybe we will try it again one day.

We had a party of nine and showed up unannounced on Father's Day for lunch. The staff could not have been more accommodating. Even though the restaurant was packed, service was crisp, and the food was delicious. We will be back.

While we didn't have a rezzy, Barrel and Crow was able to sit our party of 6 fairly easily on a Sunday evening. I went for their apple tequila cocktail (I forget the name), but it was so good that I got TWO. Duck fat fries were good-- I just mixed the mayo and ketchup together. I did not order my own main, but did have a taste of the children's chicken tenders and the steak-- I prefer the steak. The chicken tenders were a little dry. Altogether though, cute vibe. Family friendly. Solid drinks!

Amazing service, amazing and I mean the best espresso martini! Incredibly delicious mixed green salad with pears that included crispy mixed greens dressed perfectly! The ahi tuna taquitos are to die for! This tops my list for Bethesda awesome reataurants!

All great. Experience fantastic dining place has good staff and delicious food and casual atmosphere

Found out about this spot while staying at the Bethesda Marriott Downtown. It is relatively close by. Had dinner with friends on a Saturday night. A word to the wise... make a reservation. This place stays packed. I imagine they get business on the strength of being close to a major hotel and good reviews, but they also service the local residents of Bethesda. You can tell some of the patrons were regulars. At any rate, despite having a reservation, there was still about a 20 minute wait after the reservation time. I won't complain because with just the initial visual, I didn't think we were going to be seated. I had already started looking at other places. We did get seated. As for ambience, the place was extremely lively. I could see you hanging with friends or swinging by on a fun date, definitely not a romantic one. The food was generally fine. They even allow substitutions. The staff is friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu. In providing you with a balanced review, I will say the cocktails are questionable. If you are seeking adult beverages, stick to beer and wine. The bathrooms are filthy on a Saturday night. Going back to the food... to support the pics I've posted, I note the following: Duck Tostadas: dry, lacked seasoning Fried Green Tomatoes: again, could have been seasoned better, but overall, a nice bite Calamari: good. would have been better if it was served with the spicy salsa verde, as advertised. Looks like they may have run out of the sauce. Beet & Arugula salad: Sooo good. Would order again. Manhattan: worse Manhattan ever. Tasted like cough syrup. Advice: only order the drinks listed on the menu. I think they perhaps memorize them, as one would a food dish. They aren't bartenders for real. Long Island Iced Tea: I knew as soon as it hit the table, it was going to be terrible. The drink arrived looking like a cross between sweet tea and diet coke. Too dark. Dead giveaway. Lamb Bolognese: Fine Salmon w/braised collards: Really good dish. It is actually served with brussel sprouts. The collards was a substitution. I think that was a better choice. The mushrooms, onions, and that Dijon sauce still came through well. Sweet Beignets: fine Ricotta & Lemon cake: meh Strawberry-Rhubarb Crisp: OMG! The best dessert on the menu, hands down. All in all, this is a good restaurant. You will notice most of the criticism I had was for lack of seasoning. They have a great menu. If the dishes are served as advertised and seasoned properly, I'm sure they will be phenomenal. They are just passable now. Definitely worth the visit, but I would expect more for a $300 dinner.

We have had brunch on a Sunday morning and it was amazing! Just keep in mind to have reservation. They were very busy, and we were lucky we stepped in without reservation exactly at 11AM when they have opened. It was just two of us and they could accommodate us quickly. A few minutes later and we would have probably have had to wait. The place got packed within a few minutes after opening time. The service was beyond great! The food was heavenly. I didn't think I would have find a burrata dish in this area. It was impressive! The photos speak for themselves. Very calm decor but a bit too dark for me. Very well priced! Surprisingly good prices for Bethesda. Loudoun County VA should follow the same pricing model!

Decent spot for cocktails in Bethesda. I've went pre covid a handful of times and I think it was better then. Not sure if management changed or not. It's still okay. I was disappointed in the lack of bourbon cocktails offered and the one I got tasted super lemony. Really couldn't taste the bourbon at all which was a bummer.

The food, service and ambiance was great. Good city vibes, crafty drinks, large table for a groups. The only minor thing was some of the apps are super small.

I have had this been on my foodie list for a while now and I finally got the chance to try it. I went during happy hour (I must come back for brunch) and it was surprisingly pretty quiet. The bartender was amazing and answered all my questions and provided me with her recommendations (which were all great choices). I went with the wings, collard greens (delicious), and gnocchi dish. They also have a really great selection of bourbons and whiskey, so if you're a lover of those two you're in luck.

My friend and I came in for drinks and apps at the bar. We ordered the crab croquettes and the burrata both were so good I didn't have time to take a picture! The cocktails were so pretty and tasted great. Service was extremely fast for a Saturday late afternoon as well. The restaurant is easy to get to with patio seating, bar area, and dining room. The interior is super cute and we will be back again!

Went for happy hour and it was really nice. The food was pretty good, and drinks were delicious and worth it. We got the gimlet for drinks. For food, we got the salmon sliders, the brisket sliders, crab beignets, duck fat fries, fried pickles, and sweet beignets for dessert. I don't recommend going from one slider to the other - if you start with salmon and try the brisket, the brisket doesn't taste as good and vise versa. But I thought the salmon slider was great and my friend really liked the brisket ( the sliders we started with). The duck fat fries were great! They were crispy and flavorful. The crab beignets were also delicious. The fried pickles were good -pretty average. However the sweet beignets were very disappointing. They were thin, light, and hollow - not like traditional sweet beignets. The service was good and I would definitely be back to try other things on the menu.

We were here for New Year's Eve. It was very good. Our table started with the wings, which were very good, fried green tomatoes, good. We then had salmon, mussel special, beat salad, burger, and ravioli. All were very good. The mussels special was just good. The flavoring was ok. Honestly, if I wanted mussels, I probably would have gone across the street to mussel bar, so my mistake. Service was on point. I mean. It's New Year's Eve. It's busy. That's hard to do and they did it. All in all. It's a great place to go for upscale American bar food with a twist.

Had thison my list for a while & finally got a chance to check it out. WHAT WE GOT -Crab Beignets: 7/10. They had a great taste & the Remoulade was good. However they're more reminiscent of a fritter & the texture reminded me of these terrible conch fritters I had in Turks & Caicos. I wouldn't get these again, but I would say you should try them. -Duck Tostadas: 7.5/10. Great flavor, just wish they were a little warmer -Hanger Steak & Duck Fat Fries: 8.5/10. Best fries ever. I would literally come back for the fries. The steak was cooked well & had good flavor as well -Shrimp & Grits: 8.5/10. Automatic point deduction for not taking the tail off the shrimp aside from that these are the quintessential shrimp & grits. Perfectly seasoned & the grits were a perfect texture. Service & Atmosphere: 10/10 Parking: Plenty of street parking available on a Sunday, there are garages around as well

I expected to have a nice solo brunch experience outdoors since the weather had finally started breaking. Unfortunately, the restaurant had other plans as the staff informed me that instead of being able to dine in the sunshine, I had to squeeze into a table in the corner of the packed dining room, since they were not opening the patio that day. A little disappointing, but not a deal breaker... Although with the number of people there, they definitely should have reconsidered. The fried green tomatoes and seafood beignets immediately jumped out to me. The tomatoes were served with some kind of tomato aioli or some other kind of sauce that was absolutely delicious! It was a perfect compliment to the fried tomatoes. The seafood beignets were more like fritters. Anyone who's from New Orleans, or has ever been will tell you very quickly that that is NOT a beignet. Not by a long shot. Aesthetics aside, the flavor was on point. The aioli that complimented them was another excellent addition to an already delicious dish. As good as the food was, I think the Cava was actually the star of the show. Now I am not a Cava drinker. At. All. But this one was delightfully floral and just a little bit sweet. It's the Masia de Luz Cava Brut. If you are a champagne or prosecco drinker, you need to get a glass of this. A bottle even! Overall, it was a really great, albeit brief, solo brunch. It was a little too crowded for me to really enjoy myself. Maybe I'll come back again when the patio is open.

We came here late on a Saturday afternoon, technically while happy hour was going on, but we chose the dinner menu. My son had the fresh burrata an appetizer (tasty) and hanger steak (good). My husband and I both started with the seasonal soup -- a carrot ginger which felt a bit thin. He and my mom both had the blackened salmon -- she thought it was great and he thought it lacked some flavor. I had the smoked duck breast which was fine -- the side it came with was great. The restaurant wasn't full which meant we could hear well and the hostess became our server was nice -- though maybe a bit nervous. The bathrooms were clear though it felt a bit like a rest stop bathroom -- odd given their menu and prices.

Their happy hour prices, food, and drinks are great. Ambiance is also good - I appreciate the crowd isn't too young which I like. The service, though, is so so so slow. It took us 10-15 mins to get a drink every time we placed an ordered. If they can get better on that, I would give it 5 stars again.

Nice vibe! We sat at a high top in the bar side. We discovered the happy menu. Half price entrees and apps. Fried pickles were nice and crunchy without being greasy. Piled high and thick. Pariesenne gnocchi was very good, especially the gourmet mushrooms. Blackened salmon sliders were a hit. Tasty bun, salmon nicely cooked ( not overwhelming blackened crust). Homemade deserts all looked good we selected ice cream and flourless torte. Chocolate was great! Our new favorite for dinner!

Came here for brunch on a Sunday afternoon. The patio out front is nice on sunny/warm days. The food was really good... solid brunch options like chicken & waffles, eggs Benedict, breakfast burrito, etc. The burger and the duck fat fries were delicious and a sizable portion. Bottomless mimosas (your choice of OJ, cranberry, grapefruit, pineapple) and bloody Mary's for $17! The only disappointment was the slow service (our waiter was balancing a lot of tables and gave good recommendations).

I recently had brunch at Barrel & Crow with my 9-year-old daughter, and the experience was disappointing. Despite being clearly accompanied by a child, no one mentioned that there were kids options available. We ended up ordering from the regular menu, which left my daughter disappointed because she wanted sliders. To make matters worse, a couple with a younger child was seated next to us after we had already ordered and received items from the kids menu, including a plastic kiddie cup with juice. On the way out after our meal I asked the hostess if they had a kids menu. She informed me that they do have kid-friendly options like chicken tenders, sliders, and pancakes, but that these aren't listed in a printed menu. I was never informed of this, which feels intentionally misleading to push us to order from the more expensive regular menu. To top it off, the waitress asked my daughter what she wanted to drink, leading to yet another charge for a regular juice. The lack of communication and the indifferent response from the hostess--simply replying "Oh okay" without any apology--left a bad taste. It feels like a deliberate move to extract more money from families. I won't be returning.

A must for locals and travelers alike... Dear reader, as you know Bethesda is my second home. The drive and settling into one's hotel can work up a bit of an appetite, which is why Barrel & Crow is such an important neighborhood fixture. As far as food is concerned, there are a plethora of happy hour options which will be sure to take the edge off of your hanger. Fried pickles...mushroom gnocchi...burrata...all in the "yes please" zone. The staff in generally friendly and helpful. Lilly knows my name, and the gents know what I drink. Cheers to them. The atmosphere is upscale without being pretentious. Not for the "party crowd"...but a welcomed respite for the working adult who needs a beverage and a bite. Don't be a stranger, yelp friends.

Where do I start: Hospitality was amazing. With a party of 6 expected. I made a reservation here prior to the actual day and that was no issue. I arrived 5-10 minutes earlier to get our table ready. We had our appetizers and our drinks ordered. All was well. The calamari and wings were pretty good. I ordered the Amish chicken and waffles - the collard greens tasted pretty bland. Salt could not improve that. So it sat on my plate relatively untouched. The waffle was pretty mediocre if I have to say. For 24 dollars you get half of a waffle that looks like it took nothing at all to make. The chicken was decent at best. It tasted like it had very bare seasoning for fried chicken, I would guess very very light paprika and that's probably it. I definitely had to add a bit of salt to make it bearable. Added a side for additional cost: The duck fat fries were good. Nice crispy and tasty with the ketchup and mayo on the side. The indoor decor was very nice and comforting. Overall my experience was about a 2.5/10, the food felt over priced for the tastefulness and flavor for it. I would assume this place might be a bar and bar food type of place considering this visit. After 3PM it seemed like it picked up in traffic/customers ranging from mostly older people. I would give it another shot but this doesn't seem like a place I'd go out of my way for again.

Additional items tried: ** Smoked Duck Breast = (4.25) Very tasty ** NE Clam Chowder (seasonal) = (4) very good broth, but mine needed more clams..I had three small slivers... ** Ricotta Lemon Cake = (4) very good

Came to this restaurant for Valentine's/ a late celebration for my boyfriend's birthday. The service was good and the prices were right in my budget. We had a reservation and got seated right away. The waiter told us the specials for the night and when we were ready to order, the server took our order right away. The food came out fast and we both really enjoyed the seafood gumbo. It had lots of spices packing a nice flavor in the dish. The pork chop was soft (despite being initially hard to cut), but I wished it had a little more flavor. The grits underneath were nice and I enjoyed it a lot. Overall, I enjoyed the meal, had good service, and the restaurant had a nice ambiance. I will come back to try something else next time or for brunch/ happy hour. It hit the spot for wanting some Mid-Atlantic/ Southern American food.

My wife and I went to Barrell & Crow for a date. We ordered cocktails and appetizers. I had a sazerak and my wife a martini. I had lobster bisque and she had fried green tomatoes. Her entree was spicy shrimp and grits; mine was grilled trout with roasted vegetables. It was all delicious. The service was excellent, with our waiter frequently checking on us to refill our water or ask if everything was okay. We will definitely be returning.

Just go for the crab beignets, stay for the roasted duck! I can't believe we had never been here before- a great location in downtown Bethesda on Cordell. We were easily able to make a reservation online and the happy hour was bumpin! Had a few drinks at the bar prior to being seated and then dove head first into those beignets. I wish that they had more wines as options for happy hour- with only one white (a Gruner Vettliner) and one red (a garnacha-syrah) I just wasn't thrilled with either option. I like when places offer their normal wine by the glass list (they had a great regular wine list- I was a fan!) and just give a few bucks off. I want to drink the good stuff but get a bonus for being there between 3-6! lol. But YUM to the duck fat fries also on the HH menu. Dinner service was lovely and we were thrilled with everything we ordered. That smoked duck breast won the award though- that blackberry ginger reduction...OMG! Our server was very sweet and attentive. Will totally go back and looking forward to trying other things on their menu!

The food and service were excellent. I had the smoked duck and it was sooo good. The only thing I had a complaint about was the water. It made the soda taste odd and smelled like chlorine and grease. Stay away from the tap stuff if possible. Chefs kiss to this meal- delicious.

Needed to find a quick brunch place that delivered that southern flavor ... and boy, did they deliver it! We received a very warm welcome and had a great server. We sat by the bar area near a window, which was nice to watch families move about on a Sunday morning. We enjoyed the shrimp and grits as well as the Shakshouka. All very delicious.

This spot has been on my list of places to try for a while now and I finally went the other day. Upon entering It gives me country barn vibes. It's small inside and the lights are dim. It doesn't have much seating, so I am glad I came on a less busy night. There is a little bit of seating in front of the restaurant though. This night I sat at the bar. The bartender was friendly and gave great suggestions. I wanted to try the Crab beignet and I was debating on getting the Salmon burger but she recommended the regular cheese burger and I'm so glad I went with that option. The burger was BOMB.com! It is cooked to the temperature of your liking and It comes with truffle mayo and truffle butter fries. I did find they were taking a little long to bring out the entree, but I guess they were making It from scratch. It was really tasty and I had mines done Medium Well. The fries were decent as well with or without the ketchup. As far as the crab beignet, they were my least favorite. The bartender had described It as a combo of crab cake and hush puppies and It was more on the hush puppie side. It was nice and soft, but there was nothing special about It. In my opinion It could have used more seasoning. It was 3 golf size balls on a smear of tartar sauce and some arugula as garnish. As far as pricing, it's pretty standard for the area. The crab beignets were $13 and the burger was $19. So you are looking at a $30 - $60 meal per person. I would definitely come back, because the people next to me got the Blackened salmon and It looked very good. Also something I thought was cool, was that they support local distillery's. I saw they had some of "Jailbreaks" beers on tap and in cans. I've went there recently and did a review for them as well.

The food here was amazing. The duck fat fries are always a go to and I love the fried green tomatoes. The service was great. The place is very cute and rustic inside - a little loud at popular times like weekend brunch. The shakshuka was great! Make a reservation if you can.

Searched Yelp for a decent place to eat on our first night in Bethesda and opted to try B&C. The ambiance was relaxed and we chose to eat outside. The fried green tomatoes were good but nothing special (though shout out to the pimento cheese on top). The crab fritters were very good but probably a tad over fried. Cheeseburger was wonderful and the duck fat fries on the side are probably a top ten fry for me. Shrimp and Grits was some of the best I've ever had, and was infused with bacon which added a great smokey component.

The food was incredible. My group of 5 came in on a Saturday for brunch, and every bite of food was delicious, and the service was incredible. Ending the meal with beignets was a pro move.

Came here before a show at Roundhouse and it was good but not memorable. I really liked the vibe though! Cute spot for a date night

i've been on this crusade to find really great food, great atmosphere and I always bring my own great company. We found ourselves at Barrel and Crow. We ordered the crab beignets (I initially called them baginets to see if the pronunciation would be corrected and our waitress and her own subtle way did inform us of the correct way to say it.) and fried green tomatoes, which were a great start. I don't know what it was about the day, but all of the smells, except for when we cut through the alley because there was some sort of fire emergency going on prevent us from the street, were amazing. I kept smelling the meal from the table next to us. They had the hanger steak and the pork chop and it was killing me. I got the burger and after a few bites I offered to sing at the Cook's wedding for free. It was good also appreciate not only were they kind and courteous, but they were also engaging. Our waitress even chimed into some of our jokes at the table and really made our night. Thanks for the great food, great server great host staff, and burger that almost made me cry. I'm a truffle fries were fire. I guess that's why the fire department was there.

Super disappointed with the experience here. The time posted for brunch on Yelp was incorrect and not posted elsewhere for clarification. My mother and I stood at the hostess stand for 5-10 minutes waiting to be seated, when we were finally situated we tried starting our brunch order. We were told they couldn't accommodate the brunch menu because we were seated 2 minutes after it ended... even though we arrived before it ended. The only menu available was this segue bar menu. The food we ordered was average tasting but the size was astronomically small and insanely expensive. We wound up needing to go to another restaurant to actually eat a meal that was substantive. I can't drink acidic beverages due to nerve damage. All the cocktails had a strong acid present, so I gave my drink to my mom. The waitress was lovely, though. They did offer a 10% military discount, at least.