Gnarly Barley

Stumbled across this spot while working in area. Very unique interesting venue. Dined alone and was forgotten but after apology went smoothly. Watermelon Nachos were amazing along with the brisket cheese steak melt. Bar set up and how loud it was can lead to people being missed.

Incredible food. The rating shows that, but I really can’t say enough about the sandwich I had… top five all time- some roast beef and kimchi thing. In freaking credible. Pretzel was bangin- 10/10

We visited for the first time in July 2025. The pickle dip was great. The beef wick was great. The bblt was great. The Cuban was very good. Staff deemed very friendly to us.

Order and eat outside, cool vibe on a good weather night. Recommend frozen drinks and the pretzel app. Strange stagnant smell inside. Outside it's across from the lake.

Delicious bar food, great atmosphere around the bar area and a secondary side that is quieter like a restaurant portion. Bartenders and servers were very nice and accommodating. Very service industry friendly.

Great spot for lunch. They have clearly labeled vegan options and several ones that can be modified as well. They have vegan chicken available for the sandwiches or salad. I had Biggie’s Bomb-Mi made vegan and it was so good and incredibly messy in all the right ways. Staff was super friendly. We will be back!

With my new job downtown this has quickly become my favorite new spot. First the view, (sunset over the lake) then the food. The happy hour is a great price, but you have to like the limited selection of drinks in it to benefit. The menu is a good size and they have a unique and TASTY twist on bar food. They are also brave enough to toss their can into the home brew race producing their own. All of this with an amazing staff bringing it together. It lost a star because this HAD ti be installed by a man. You may not be able to tell, but this is RIGHT next to your face. The bar sits on the footprint of a delicious old restaurant famous for its breakfast. My hope is with the renovations this will be addressed so it can get the 5 stars it truly deserves.

Very cute place. The food was a little different, which is what we were looking for. The dishes were a little on the pricey side. The main food did not come with a side. The sides are extra. Great service. Very clean and very friendly. Fast service as well. We got the pretzels for an appetizer, tacos, and chicken sandwich. I was pretty hungry and forgot to get photos of the food. Highly recommend.

Great spot for a quick bite or drinks. The location is close to me and this is my 2nd time here and service was great and the food was delicious. We will be back soon.

Came across this place and from the street it looks like a scary shack, The beers on draft are always great. The regular house hummus is delicious The service is excellent. Our awesome bartender sugested we get the pretzels with the beer cheese dipp

We came here after work with a few friends and really enjoyed our time here. They have plenty of seating both inside and out, and have a small parking lot nearby as well! They are also pet friendly, providing water bowls for our furry friends! We did have someone with a dog, so we decided to sit outside! The workers were all really nice and attentive. Drinks and food came out in a timely manner and all tasted great. They have a large variety of local beers as well! We took advantage of their happy hour, which was from 3-7. We had a wonderful time and will definitely be back again in the future!!

I wanted to like this place so badly, but unfortunately, my experience wasn't great. The vibe of the space is great, and I love the decorations and Christmas lights. I am not usually someone who complains about service, but the service was practically non-existent here. We ran out of water pretty quickly after we ordered, and we were not able to get a refill until after our food was delivered. After that, we did not see our server again until it was time to pay. We started off with the corn dip, which was pretty good. I liked the chips a lot. My husband ordered the grilled cheese, which was very greasy and flavorless. The black bean tacos were extremely soggy on the bottom as soon as they were delivered to our table, and fell apart as I tried to eat them. The flavor of them was okay, but nothing super special. I hope that I just visited on an off-day, since I really want to like this place. The outside seating has a great view of the lake, and they have so many vegetarian options on the menu.

We love gnarly!!! Service is great, fun and upbeat atmosphere. The food is simple but really good. Drinks are always great too.

Great food !!! If you can get it. Super slow service. Took forever to get our appetizer. It ended up coming out same Time as our meal. Service was non existent the waitress showed up at the begging and the At the end. I am giving it 4 stars because the food is great. I am a huge fan of their Cuban fuego I highly recommend. .

I think it took a while for this place to settle into the neighborhood.. but I'm now obsessed with their outdoor area. They have fans so it's not too hot now that it's summer and the vibes are amazing. The service is always quick, and the beer cold. Last night I tried the pretzel which was amazing (forgot to snap a pic, it looked too amazing to not dive in). I'm not the biggest fan of the sandwiches but all the apps I've had are great.

Consistent food and service. Always so friendly, good happy hour and fun outdoor patio

whoop whoop! outside seating right across the street from a park! We sat outside with our dog. it was so beautiful! our food was great! the restaurant/bar has a really cool vibe. I would come back here again. Honestly was a nice relaxing lunch

Two words... CHEESE. CURDS. The Gnarly Barley sits on Lake Ivanhoe and they are known for their yummy sandwiches and bar snacks. The cheese curds in particular are my favorite guilty pleasure. They are made with Scray Cheese cheddar curds directly from Wisconsin and served with ranch & marinara for dipping. They always hit the spot! I also really like their warm pretzels served with jalapeno pimento cheese. You really can't go wrong with any of their sammis. If you're a blue cheese lover, they make an incredible chunky blue cheese served on thier BBLT sandwich (thick sourdough, gnarly blue cheese, bacon, butter lettuce, and tomato). I also really enjoyed their brisket cheesesteak and "My Cousin Sammi" which is their take on an Italian sub (pepperoni, genoa salami, ham, turkey, provolone, red onion, lettuce, tomato, hot cherry peppers, banana peppers, pesto mayo, & sub dressing). In addition to sandwiches, they serve salads, tacos, beer, wine, & cocktails. I'm glad to see that this particular location in Ivanhoe Village has finally found a successful biz that has stuck around. We all used to think this building was cursed, but turns out it's the perfect home for The Gnarly Barley. They have a great outdoor patio with lakefront views and it's just a short walk to Gaston Edwards Park across the street.

Pretty good sammies. I'm not a fan of cheesesteak usually, but the server recommended it so their "barely brisket cheesesteak" was ordered and it was absolutely delicious. Granted, my son liked the bread of his grilled cheesesteak usually sandwich but said the cheese wasn't cooked near enough. Everything else seemed right in line.

Stopped in to try a few of the new items from the recent menu change and check out the new patio. I lost a few of my favorite items (veggie monster, snack attack fries, waffle fries) in the menu shift, so I was looking forward to trying some new stuff. The patio is beautiful --New TVs, a big full bar, and bartenders outside ready to serve you. We did lose some patio seating space, but gained some bar space. It's not as relaxing as it used to be, but it's a great place to catch a game. Now for the menu. First off the French fries. I think the new fries are fine, but not as good as the old waffle fries. I'd like to return to try the bar fries, but they just don't sound as appealing as the old snack attack. Next up, gnarly nachos. These were good! I was expecting a larger portion size, but the toppings were generous which made up for the smaller size. Overall they were a good snack. Finally the Chicken Nuggies. These were actually a happy change! I am not a huge sandwich lover so it's nice to have a more substantial menu item that isn't a sandwich. These were delicious and I'd absolutely order them again. Overall, a little sad about this update. If the old items are not brought back to the menu, I'd love to see some specials with old menu items.

The new patio and outside bar look fantastic, but unfortunately I have to bump my review down to 4 stars due to the unfortunate menu changes. All of the food mentioned in my previous review has been removed from the menu and is no longer available. I'm searching for something anywhere near as good as the items (veggie monster and snack attack fries) that were removed, and will update my review again if I find something. As a vegetarian, the options are pretty limited so I'm not holding out hope. The snack attack fries were replaced by the "bar fries" which include candied bacon and cured egg yolk. I'm not crazy about egg and didn't want to have to remove two things from the $13 fries so I didn't try them. The veggie monster was replaced by the stacked eggplant sammi, which can be made vegan. I'm glad they have this option for vegans, but I find the flavor of eggplant pretty boring. They still have the grilled cheese on the menu, which is fine but unmemorable--literally. I had it less than a week ago and actually forgot we ordered it until my wife reminded me. I wish they had replaced the grilled cheese instead of the veggie monster. We also were enjoying taking our dog here but while the new patio is awesome, it seems a little too cramped for her to enjoy. We will still be back for the always amazing service, good drinks, and fun events like Tuesday bingo, but without the veggie monster we crave will probably drop this from our regular rotation.

Pros: Great location, right in Ivanhoe Village. Easily walkable from most popular parking spots. Ambiance is really cool, very chill, almost skateboarder vibe. Service was good. Refills kept coming out, which was needed on this blistering hot day. They even cut our sandwich in half for us when they learned we were sharing it! Cons: No real cons! Tips: Any sandwich is probably delicious, but the Snack Attack Fries were above above average! I loved them.

Came to the Gnarly Barley one day. I had been hearing good things about this place for a long long time, and the proximity was very convenient for us, since we were right by all the Fringe Festival stuff. So we strolled in one day and had a seat. It was nice to get out of the sweltering heat for a while. Ambiance is definitely gnarly. Very skateboardy vibe, a nice little bar with some TV's, our sandwich came out on a little paper in a basket. It was just very chill and casual and comforting. Loved it. Service was about the same as the ambiance. Very nice, cool folks that came and checked on us regularly. They felt our water glasses full. No complaints. As for the food, we started off with Snack Attack Fries (waffle fries topped with house pulled pork, melty blue cheese, fresh pico de gallo, & tiger sauce). These were a lot of fun. It was a well-layered dish with just enough cheese to be cheesy, but not to make soggy, and plenty of fresh pico! Very nice. We also had a sandwich. I can't remember which sandwich we got, but I remember it was nice. Soft, hearty bread, a simple amount of tasty ingredients, and a giant pickle spear to set it all off the right way. Great sandwich. Overall, I got exactly what I expected out of this place, and it delivered at a five star level. I'm glad I know of this place now, for whenever I'm prowling around Ivanhoe next time.

Good food But parking is for the birds Self service I did finish But the high word account doesn't help

Popped into this spot to grab a beer with one of my gal pals and I loved it! It is such a chill vibe inside, it was very welcoming from the first step. I was looking for a Guinness on draft but found something even more yummy, they had a Coconut, and coffee porter. It was perfect to sip and chat, I especially loved how they offer half pours (sometimes I can't finish a whole porter no matter how yummy it is). The service was great, our bartender was super sweet and helpful. The food looked fantastic and that pickle dip almost got me, I can't wait to come back again and have the full experience.

With my new job downtown this has quickly become my favorite new spot. First the view, (sunset over the lake) then the food. The happy hour is a great price, but you have to like the limited selection of drinks in it to benefit. The menu is a good size and they have a unique and TASTY twist on bar food. They are also brave enough to toss their can into the home brew race producing their own. All of this with an amazing staff bringing it together. It lost a star because this HAD to be installed by a man. You may not be able to tell, but this is RIGHT next to your face. The bar sits on the footprint of a delicious old restaurant famous for its breakfast. My hope is with the renovations this will be addressed so it can get the 5 stars it truly deserves.

My friend and I had a great experience here. The ambiance was cool, parking lot was stressful, food was tasty and the price was pretty on par for Orlando/ivanhoe area. I wish they used or let there be an option for chicken breast for some things like the sandwiches or the tenders. I'm not a huge dark meat chicken fan. But our waitress was nice and attentive. I'd definitely check out more options here!

Poor name choice: Is not "Gnarly" at all. Have walked past this Ivanhoe District restaurant/bar dozens of times and finally went in New outdoor addition is great Service was remarkably attentive Booze was Boozy Food was well done too Would/will be back

Service is always on point. We've loved Gnarley since they were by the airport. Love that there is an area for kids now by such a busy road.

I've been to the Gnarly Barley a couple times in the past but decided to go a review on my last visit which was probably the best of all! The service was exceptional. The food and drinks were served super fast. The waiters came to us and checked in through out the time we were there even thought it was busy. I decided to get the tacos this time. I've had a couple of the sandwiches in the past and they are always on point. I tried all 3 tacos. The brisket ones were the best! Gnarley Barley always has a good rotation of craft beers on the menu as well. The outside area is facing the lake which makes it all the better when hanging out during the day or evening!

Went back to visit their new"ish" location in Ivanhoe. Super nice clean and open space. Attentive service and good food. Their crinkle fries really hit the spot and the Sandwich was delicious as well.

I always order the frozen drinks. They always taste really good and are strong. The flavors always change so you can try new ones each month. I like the new patio they added on.

I held a work dinner here last night for 25 people and we all loved it! The manager, Zack, and staff are amazing! I've scheduled a handful of events/large party reservations for work and in my personal life. This establishment has been by far THE BEST at communicating with me. I was actually taken aback because I was not used to businesses reaching out to me the way Gnarly was after a simple inquiry. They were very transparent, flexible and easy to coordinate with. Simple things like this go a long with me because it makes my job easier. I very much appreciate them for this. The food was DELICIOUS! I tried their Buffalo Chicken Dip, Pretzel n Dips, and the Snack Attack Fries for apps. The Snack Attack Fries were by far my favorite. I kept going back for more, I kind of wish I had it as my meal. My meal was actually really good though so I don't have any regrets in what I ordered. I got to enjoy the My Cousin Sammi with a side or their Mac and Cheese. Both were tasty. Quite a few people from the dinner ordered their chicken and brisket tacos. They RAVED about them! I definitely will have to come back on my own time to try. Drinks were good as well. Moscow mules or different renditions of the mules can be a big hit or miss for me because of the ginger beer. I ordered their Strawberry Blood Orange Mule and it was perfect! Really well balanced and easy to drink. If I didn't have to drive home, I easily would've drank 3 more. They have a wide selection of drinks to choose from but I believe they're known for their wide array of beer options if you're more into that. The restaurant itself is very clean with a casual vibe. I was told they're very popular on Tuesdays and Thursdays for bingo and trivia nights. Just be aware that parking is limited. Again, the staff were amazing. Very friendly, super attentive and helpful. I can't say enough great things about my experience here. I highly recommend checking this place out.

This is the first time I've been to this new location after they moved from Orange Ave. (which was closer to my home). I have to admit, the food is just as good, and the ambiance is fun and relaxing. I came here as part of the Orlando Taco Week celebration before picking up my bike at the shop right down the street. It was good to be back! The OG Brisket Taco was just as good as the Orange Ave. location. The brisket was juicy and flavorful. The juice ran off the end of the taco and I sopped it up with the chips that came with it! The taco included pico de gallo, sour cream and cheese, but you could remove any of these ingredients if they are not to your liking as my server, Julie informed me. This taco really was worth it and is one of the best in Orlando. Compliments to Julie as she was friendly and attentive. I asked about the Dino's cocktail as I saw it on the Taco Week app, but not on the menu itself. She explained it was a frozen margarita concoction they put in place. I'm not sure exactly what was in it, but it was strong, tasty and had an amazing green color. This would be a great St. Patrick's celebration drink!) We both agreed it should be called Dino's "Dangerous" cocktail. (The lady sitting next to me just finished hers and she agreed as to the name change recommendation!) I sat outside on the patio on this beautiful day. The place has plenty of seating, both inside and out. So glad I got to experience Gnarly Barley again.

Unfortunately, I was not able to eat there but everything that they were cooking. Smelled amazing. I went to meet up with a friend for a drink or two and had an amazing seltzer and my friend had an amazing cocktail as well. I would have to say the staff is super helpful super knowledgeable about everything so I loved how tentative they were to checking in on us. I also love how there's an outside patio that is super dog friendly and they have dog bowls for your dog to be able to hang out. I hope to see you guys soon.

I love this bar!! It's so simply yet vibey. The food is to die for. I've enjoyed everything I've ordered. Nachos, cheesy brisket tacos, chicken nuggets, #38, BBLT, Bulgogi, Cuban, all absolutely delicious. The bulgogi is super unique and super filling. Half of the sandwich is more than satisfactory. The #38 is a typical turkey sandwich, refreshing. If you like Bleu chz the BBLT is a must. The service isn't the best unless you are at the bar but I may have just gone on busy nights. Nothing that would turn me off though.

We came here often with the dog and sit out on the porch, usually excellent service and food but this latest visit was not the best, told there was no table service then got table service, went to the bar to order food. Wife ordered chicken sandwich, I ordered the beef Sandwich and a side of fries to share. Long time later a very small beef sandwich showed up, fries were stone cold so the waiter took them back promising to bring fresh ones. After a long wait no fries and no servers to ask just got check, with a very faint apology when I asked for it to be removed , hopefully a one off bad night as we like the place

I had a great lunch at The Gnarly Barely! Located by Lake Ivanhoe, I enjoyed sitting out on their patio and taking in a chilly Florida afternoon. To start, I got the pickle dip with jalapeño chips. If you are a pickle girl like me, this is an absolute must order. The dip is creamy, full of dill flavor and has chucks of pickles throughout and you can select from a variety of chips flavors to pair with the dip. For my main, I got to the Johnnie Mac N' Cheese sammi. I had to try it since it comes with mac n' cheese on a sandwich. It was a really good and hearty sandwich. I filled up on half and the other half held up well as a left over. I'd love to try some of their other sandwiches when coming back. To drink, I got a triple berry cider. They have impressive selection of beers and ciders along with a full cocktail menu. This is a great spot to grab a sandwich in Ivanhoe Village.

Nice ambiance, good beer selection and attentive bartenders. The bathroom is pretty tight and could use some updating/improvements. I have not tried their food, but will have to go back and give it another go. They have their own parking lot which is nice, but due to construction it is only accessible via Virginia currently, so be aware of that when trying to park. Parallel parking is also available near by.

Girls night out and we went here for a quick dinner! Perfect location, parking is very full, luckily I got a side street parking space down the road! The restaurant is cozy and friendly! Server are friendly and attentive! The food are yummy! I have happy hour sangria and fried cheese curds! So so goo

My go to restaurant for food, drinks and vibes. This bar/ restaurant is small enough to be cozy, and big enough to bring a small group of friends. The menu is consistent and many vegan, gluten free, and vegetarian options to choose from. They listen if you have any allergies. Which I appreciate. Notable menu items: biggies bomb mi, chicken Sami (Theres a vegan version also!!), veggie monster, coconut cashew salad.... Their drink menu is extensive and always a great price. Service is always quick and friendly. You can't go wrong with the Ivanhoe views!!

Visited The Gnarly Barley during the Jingle Eve event and truly enjoyed how festive and theme the drinks were. Staff was awesome and made excellent recommendations.

Really tasty Sammie's! Vegan bahn mi and eggplant stack did not disappoint! Service was attentive, music was peppy but not obnoxious and overall just a nice visit.

I absolutely adore this place. We stopped in to gnarly barley on a Sunday afternoon to grab a light meal. We split an order of cheese curds, which got a thumbs up with flying colors from my Wisconsin-native friend, and then I got pretzels and dip, and my companion got a cubano. This place always delivers; they are a shining example of consistency in their food quality. Their service is also solid and never leaves us wanting. I love their in house beers too! I can't recommend this place enough. It's a great spot to watch soccer games too since they show a lot of the international cup games! I can't wait to go back soon.

Went here with some gfs for lunch today and had a great time. Indoor & outdoor seating, along with some fully covered vs umbrella seating. Dog friendly, and some easily accessible water bowls which is a nice touch. I've been here before and only had the cheese curds, so they were a must again this time because who doesn't love fried cheese? Also got the OG Brisket Taco which wasn't really it for me, but wouldn't stop be from coming back and trying something else. Burger nights are Tuesdays only, but plenty of other options to try! Awesome location. Definitely recommend if you're in the area and looking for an easy/chill vibe!

I remember going to the gnarly barley at the old location. They put more brisket back then now it's just thin layers and slightly more expensive.

Let me start by saying it's "hop"pening at the Gnarly Barley. The beer selection is great, the service is topnotch, the food and the ambiance is superb. A kid-friendly place to eat on Orange Ave. in Orlando. Parking is a little struggle as the parking lot is not that big but parking in this area is just tricky in general so just be prepared for that. What I ate: Vegan cheezburger (I am not vegan so I did ask for dairy cheese on my burger) and it was thee best! Also, I had two different sour beers and they were perfection! Why I love it: As mentioned, the service was top notch. Vibe was cool and a great place to hang out. A lot of people had kids with them too and my toddler loved their waffle fries! It's a place to chill and have beers. Cheers!

I made a reservation to go down the street to the Bandbox and my friend recommended that I stop here for food first. To start, the service was top notch! Everybody was very welcoming and social towards us. They made great recommendations and were very receptive to any questions that we had. When they brought the food out, they reinforced that we made a great choice. I love banh mis, so my mind immediately jumped to the Biggie Bomb Mi. It was a fried chicken sandwich with the same pickled toppings that come in a traditional banh mi. Loved it! The ambiance was very social and casual. Seems like a lot of people come here for drinks with their friends after work. I'll definitely be back!

Very solid! Fast service & love how casual it. The Biggie's BOMB-MI chicken sandwich was great! Loved the coleslaw crunch in it and the sauce & chicken was good. Bun was soft and kinda fluffy. Taco was great, we added chicken in it because it was meatless. Pickle dip was outstanding, very refreshing, savory, a bit acidic, and creamy. Definitely get the dip :)

This used to be our go to spot in the Ivanhoe Area, and don't get me wrong the cheese curds and pretzel app are delicious! But they recently subbed their waffle fries for unseasoned shoe fries and that was a blatant miss. The women's bathroom was only half functional, one was completely overflowed into the bathroom floor last night, and our server forgot both our drinks and our food. We ended up sitting there for over 2 hours for apps, 2 rounds of beer and dinner. Hopefully the experience was a one off, and better days are coming but not the best experience for the price.

This was our first time at this location. My previous visit was many moons ago and at their former location. We were headed to an event in the area and wanted to grab a bite before the event, so we popped in to The Gnarly Barley. They do have a small parking lot on site, but parking can be hard to come by. The construction on Orlando Avenue does not help. When we went, it was seat yourself. We found a nice little two top and grabbed our seats. Pretty much as soon as we were seated, someone asked if we wanted drinks, we quickly decided, and before we knew it, we we had some cold beer in our hands. Then maybe about 5 minutes after that we had another server take our food order. We started with an order of the Snack Attack Fries and opted for the Tiger Sauce on the side. Sadly, when they arrived at the table, they were drizzled with Tiger Sauce, which was ok with me, but my wife is not a fan of horseradish. She did try the sauce, but it was not for her. So they remade the app and sent it back out. I ordered a Barley Brisket Bacon for my Sammi. I think the sandwich was good but I didn't think it was anything supper special. I was already annoyed that it didn't include fries or chips. Had it included fries or chips, I would not have been bothered by the lack of brisket on the sandwich. In my opinion, a $12 should either have a more generous amount of meat or a side. The sandwich was good, but I wasn't overwhelmed. When the check arrived, we noticed the beer was missing, so we kindly informed them, and they quickly added it. We thought maybe they gave the beers due to the app not being correct, but it was just an oversight. Yes, we did consume all the items on the bill at this point, but I feel like when the appetizer was incorrect and we had to remind you about the beers, you'd let it go. It's not a big deal, and this would not change our opinion of coming back or not.

portions are really small, service was okay, we had to chase down our server but the food was objectively good, good vibes though. i'd probably get takeout

A group of us had dinner here following a work convention. This area of Orlando is truly special - I love Ivanhoe Village. As we were deciding where to go, this one caught our eye for the beer and sammi (sandwich) selection. Our group had the Cubano Fuego, My Cousin Sammi, and #38. All were very delicious! For beer selection, I tried the Averbode. It had a full and well rounded flavor. It was my first time having this beer, and enjoyed two. This place has a nice patio that is also dog friendly right across from the Ivanhoe Village lake. I would absolutely come back here for easy bites and great beer.

Came here for a trivia night with coworkers. The place had a fun vibe and great beer. The food service was slow but everything tasted great. Definitely recommend them for their fun events.

Stopped in for a quick bite before a Dr. appt. This place had been popping up in my searches for quite a while but for whatever reason we could never get there. Finally the stars aligned and we were able to give it a try. We are happy we did! Arrived between lunch and dinner so it was mostly empty. Took our seats and were greeted by the nicest waitress. She was just very friendly and took some significant time to answer our questions. She was top notch. The food was outstanding. We got the Buffalo chicken dip and man was it good. We also got the chicken sammi, the cubano and the barley brisket and they were all good. Love the little twists they put on common sandwiches. Try this place now! You won't be disappointed.

I loved this place!! The vibe was good, the service was on point, and the food was delicious; probably not the healthiest, but this is perhaps why you want to eat here! I had the Biggie's bomb-mi sandwich, and it was SO GOOD; we also shared a pretzel and fried cheese curds, and omg, so good! I loved everything, honestly!

It was a great atmosphere for a first date (inside or outside dining). Friendly staff, great brisket tacos, and sports on all the tvs!