The Barrel Room

We came as the first table on Sunday noon for lunch. They share the kitchen with Urge so you have more food options which is nice. I ordered a Fig & Pear pizza with a salad on the side and my husband ordered a Brisket Dip with soup on the side. Both foods flavors are nice. The only issue was my pizza’s dough is slightly undercooked on the side. I told the waitress and they waived the cost for pizza for us! That’s unexpected but they are really friendly to us. We left a nice tip for them, as they were very nice and their foods taste pretty decent.

The Brisket sandwich was really good, especially with the dip, but I felt the mac and cheese and garlic fries were both average. We also had a Burger of the Gods, which had good flavor, but I thought might have been a tad overpriced.. or maybe that's just what a burger costs now after inflation. This place is owned by the same owner as the gastropub nextdoor and does not have their own kitchen, they share one with the pub. I don't feel that effects the quality of the service or food though, but it does mean that the doors stay open so the servers can come in and out easily. Not a huge deal, but I am warm blooded pansy, and I was cold the whole time. They did have some space heaters running and it seemed to help. The decor and ambiance is perfect for middle aged women who just got done with yoga, or maybe a second marriage.

I had been to the barrel room before, but this time it was to host a surprise 50th wedding anniversary party for my parents. The manager, Christina was so incredibly helpful and kind in helping me plan for this! She went above and beyond and so did her staff every step of the way. We used their outside courtyard area that is away from the main restaurant in between urge and the barrel room. It was just right and the weather was perfect so everything went beautifully! The food was perfect as well as the service, and everyone had the best time! Thanks again Christina and Staff!!!

Have been going to this place with friends and office colleagues for long time. We have enjoyed happy hours, dinners and late night glass of wine here many many times. It's always a good experience. I took my wife and kids there for dinner last night. Kids loved the place and enjoyed their food alot. Food quality, service and wine selection, all very good.

Great place to eat. Good environment. I had the Pork Belly Cuban really tasty. The service was really good. So may things I would like to try on the menu. Also had the Tomato Soup. Very hood.

Another great visit , great service, upbeat, and helpful staff. Food was served with a smile, hot and cold when ordered that way. We will continue to be customers and spread the word about this establishment. We recommend the barrel 100%

Food was decent but not outstanding. Ordered the jambalaya, which tasted "OK" but was really creamy which made the texture off and it wasn't really spicy at all. The service was good though.

Food was excellent. We really enjoyed our dinner here. We are from out out of town and came across this place randomly. Very glad we stumbled upon it.

How is it that I've lived so close to this gem and have never been? Urge is a staple, of course, and I didn't realize that the Barrel Room was it;s sister joint and in fact, both menus are available to choose from. My recent visit was one of our spring 2023 rainy evenings, and the patio was actually warm and cozy: Maybe even actually warmer than inside! My bestie and I had wine and a relaxing and lovely long catch up over a charcuterie board (3x3, you choose from the cheese and meats menu with add ons, we got the honeycomb!) a pizza and some fries. We realized it was all carbs too late but we were committed and too hungry when we sat down to scale back! Our server changed over while we're taking our time, but both team members were helpful and on top of it. This is going to be my go to spot for wine nights now!

We came here to grab some drinks and while Waiting for our friends to meet up. The ambiance is quite nice with outdoor sitting along with the inside options. I love the rustic decor with wines bottle on display. The service is on point, they are extremely friendly and helpful. We only got drinks and it came out fast. Definitely coming back to try out dinner next time.

Came here with the fam after a long day of moving and it hit the spot. If you like wine or craft beer this is a good spot for the area. We went with a Full Board to share for the 3 of us and it came with a lot of food. I got the House Mac N Cheese which was delicious and hit the spot. We also got the Burger which was a good go to.

Service is wonderful, food is wonderful, and the inside of the restaurant is beautiful. I had the og steak salad and loved it- there was a good amount of steak and I loved the chimichurri dressing. My parents shared the drive thru burger which they brought out already split and on 2 plates (love that) which they've had before, multiple times, and love. My brother had the short rib pappardelle and really liked it. Short and sweet this is a great restaurant, either for a family night or for a date!

Just, no. Menu is limited and pricey. French press coffee was watery. Go for the wine, but sit on the patio because there are cobwebs in the dining room from windows to wine glasses. Servers are enthusiastic, if disorganized.

We came as the first table on Sunday noon for lunch. They share the kitchen with Urge so you have more food options which is nice. I ordered a Fig & Pear pizza with a salad on the side and my husband ordered a Brisket Dip with soup on the side. Both foods flavors are nice. The only issue was my pizza's dough is slightly undercooked on the side. I told the waitress and they waived the cost for pizza for us! That's unexpected but they are really friendly to us. We left a nice tip for them, as they were very nice and their foods taste pretty decent.

Me and my fiancé decided to visit The Barrel Room while rummaging through our Yelps trying to find a restaurant to eat dinner at around our neighboring area. I thought, maybe Rancho Bernardo has some pretty good boujie food to try! We stopped here and we were greeted by our server. It was surprising to see her give us the option between two menus since the kitchen is shared between Urge and The Barrel Room (Urge happens to be behind the restaurant), so you get the choice to pick between the two menus! If you're feelin' burgers, go with Urge. If you're looking for a more upscale dinner, go with The Barrel Room. We were celebrating something that night, so of course, we went with The Barrel Room's menu. I really liked the fact that you can order beers from Urge! So we decided to get the Peanut Butter Yeti and POG. I was looking for a cider on the sweet side since I wanted something light to drink during our meal. POG did NOT disappoint! I loved the taste of the cider and probably would say it's my favorite cider beer by far. We ordered an appetizer which was the half charcuterie board with prosciutto, garlic herb goat cheese, and aged brie with Fig jam. There was a lot of cheese! So we loved that, all very fresh ingredients and the cheese was warm, mmmm. Our entrees were the Steak Frites and the Short Rib Pappardelle. I liked the detail of them cutting the steak into pieces for you, but the one who took the show was the Parmesan fries that came with it. Super good and crispy! My fiancé did like the way his short rib tasted, but the pasta type they used was strange in that kind of dish. We ended up having a little bit of leftovers, because there was just so much cheese leftover! I decided to take some of my food to-go, but other than that, the steak could've been better. It's pretty average for the dishes we got but the concept of ordering from two menus is pretty cool.

My family came to The Barrel Room (TBR) for a very early dinner (4:30pm-ish) on a Sunday night and had a lovely experience. We did not have a reservation but we were seated right away. There were only a few indoor tables occupied, but outside seemed fairly busy. The restaurant has a warm, refined ambiance. Our server (who was also the host - I think they may be understaffed) was absolutely lovely. There were a few small hiccups with our meal (2 incorrect items on the board and missing silverware when the plates came out) but he was very quick to remedy the issues. His pleasant demeanor made our dining experience enjoyable. We ordered a full board with the aged brie, smoked gouda, prairie breeze (white cheddar), manchego, Genoa salami, and prosciutto. Due to a small kitchen error, we received the smoked feta and Port Salut instead of 2 items we had requested. As I mentioned above, this was remedied quickly but it led us to sample these additional items as well. I enjoyed all of the board items (I love a good cheese board). My mother and husband felt most of the board items were pretty good. I think the overall favorite cheeses were the the Prairie Breeze (white cheddar), smoked gouda, and manchego. The meats were delicious as well. For entrees, my husband ordered the chicken parm (from the TBR menu) and I ordered the grilled cheese sandwich with bacon and substituted the fries for tomato soup (from the Urge Garstropub menu). Both items were good. Neither were the best of its class (in our opinion) but they were still delicious and we would definitely recommend these entrees to others. Pros: - You can order from either The Barrel Room or Urge Gastropub menu, widening your options - If you enjoy cheese, the boards provide a fun variety to sample - Customer service is great Tip: If you want a nice, refined environment (eg date night), dine at TBR. For a more casual experience, dine at Urge. Since you can order from either menu, you can pick the right atmosphere for you. Verdict: We'll be back

Great ambience and delicious food. We started with the half cheese board with recommendations from our server. Relaxing evening. Attentive staff. Highly recommend b

The Barrel Room Vintage Wine Bar and Bistro is a fantastic casual dining establishment in North San Diego County's Rancho Bernardo neighborhood. They include a nice retail and wine bar experience as well. I enjoyed an excellent "Chicken Parmesan"! Panko breaded chicken breast, zesty marinara, mozzarella, plus a side of fettuccine pasta in a garlic cream sauce. Unfortunately I cannot recommend their "Brisket Dip". I love what they're trying to do with this sandwich concept, but the quality of brisket was noticeably lacking. Hard to eat. Great selection of wines with generous pours plus craft beers. Overall a lovely, elegantly casual dining experience.

Great dinner at the sister restaurant of The Urge. We were seated immediately without a reservation on this Monday evening. Our server was Mike who was very engaging and involved. Super guy. My wife had the Steak Freites with Garlic Fries. I had the Brisket Sandwich with Au Jus and French Fries. Thanks Mike !

The half board was good... bread was warm and just the right amount of toasted. I had a glass of wine and there were still lip prints of the previous person who drank from that glass. I sent the wine back and the server was happy to give another glass. The dirty glass is the reason I took off a star.

The inside has a nice look and feel to it. It's a bit of a rustic feel and a bit cozy. It was noticeably quiet when my party went there. The food was... not much of something to remember or go back for. Maybe The Barrel Room is not known for some of their plates. For our appetizer we got the Barrel Room Brussels Sprouts. They were pretty oily and lacked flavor. Out of the entire plate there were maybe one or two good bites. I had Chicken Parm which came with a Fettuccine Alfredo. The chicken parm was ok. Could use a bit more marinara and cheese. The Fettuccine Alfredo was dry, and sauce didn't have any flavor. Almost like the Alfredo sauce was concentrated at one point and watered down to allow more portions. Another at my table got the fast food burger. The burger was fantastic. The garlic fries it came with had no seasoning, just a little bit of dry garlic garnish on it. I went on a Sunday so maybe this might of impacted things a bit. Service here was slow. Almost like one server was managing multiple tables. I noticed other tables doing the same thing my table was doing; looking around to see where the server is. There was a diner that came in about 15 minutes after we sat and they were probably VIP or something, but the balance between them waiting tables and them was noticeable. They had their food within minutes. It took a bit to get our appetizer after ordering. The same goes with our main courses. The total was what got me. Other restaurants in the area have better quality and service for a more affordable price. Those places are generally busy. The Barrel Room as I mentioned before was kind of quiet. There were a few tables but the sound almost hinted that diners were not exactly having a great experience.

Service was horrible. Food very mediocre. We had to ask for our drinks multiple times, waiter would come, nod, and ignore us.

Short ribs and pastrami was delicious. Service was good and had good wine recommendations. The only reason I'm giving it 4 stars is that the chandeliers were dusty and the mirrors were left with streaks. The dining area could be a tad cleaner, but the food was great.

The best thing on the menu was their smoked salmon and arugula salad, but it hasn't been available for months. I was a little confused the other night. We ordered a bottle of wine and weren't offered a taste before the pour and the server didn't leave the cork. This is a wine restaurant and I would expect servers to be trained in the serving of wine. This is a new phenomenon; in the past, the servers all were well versed in the wines and the serving of them.

I had not been here for years, but thought I would try it again. The place was almost empty during lunch hour which was good for us since I met up with a friend whom I hadn't seen for many years and we wanted to go somewhere semi quiet and not too crowded. Our server was friendly when she took our orders, but she did not come back to fill out our waters for a long time even though the place was almost empty. The food was not bad, but not great either. Overall, it was nice that we were able to stay for hours without worrying about people waiting for the table, but I will not go back.

All the 5 stars are for the gentleman who served us food. We shared a dish and he actually split it apart into 2 plates and served it to us. The food was phenomenal. I would go here just to lift up my spirits..just a very decent fine dining place. Good food, great service & very little wait time with reservation.

The Food was delicious and fresh, Great service and a. nice chill ambiance. My girlfriend and I went for a lunch date and love it!

The wait staff is the best and the only reason to keep coming back!!! They have such pride and integrity, I'm so impressed. Appreciate them they work so hard and really only care about making their customers happy. Even if they are having to run around like chickens with their heads cut off. They are doing the jobs of many with a smile on their face and a great attitude. If I had the opportunity I would steal them away it's hard to find people who care. I will be back and you should join it's such a cool place

Don't waste your money and time.we had a bad experiences . Bad service and food wasn't good either

great lunch selection. choose between barrel room or urge menus. outdoor seating ideal for business team lunches.

I came on 1/31/2022 around 2PM for lunch with a coworker. The front entrance to the restaurant is closed and there's a sign directing folks to the back patio. The Barrel Room and Urge are sharing the hosts for seating and both menus were offered. We ordered from the Barrel Room menu. Brisket Dip Sandwich - The sandwich au jus was an open-faced hoagie roll with sliced brisket in barbeque sauce, onions, jalapeños, topped with jack cheese, served with a side of fries. There was a thin layer of brisket on a thick, heavily buttered, toasted roll. The sandwich was overpowered by an oily barbeque sauce (red oil soaked into the roll) which made the jus superfluous. I dipped the sandwich into the jus and it added saltiness. The fries were satisfactory. The server checked in on a good cadence and the patio heaters provided good heating. The current recipe or preparation for this sandwich could be revised, or modifications made to shift it to a Philly cheesesteak offering.

Very average. Wine list was very good with helpful descriptions. French onion soup was good. Lamb chops were so over seasoned they were almost impossible to eat. Pappardelle was decent. Service was very indifferent. For the high price very average

Disclaimer: we didn't have alcohol here we only ordered food. We saw they're connected to the Urge restaurant, so really the reviews for the Urge should give you a better idea of the food here. The Brussels sprouts tasted like frozen veggies put in an air fryer. Had a charcoaly texture, very little flavor. It wasn't really cooked in any of the extra ingredients like bacon or balsamic. It was just kind of topped with it. The server was nice and the creole lamb chops were great. We hit a real low when I asked for salt and they delivered a commercial salt bottle shaker that was clearly only meant for the kitchen. Would not return.

I would not recommend this place to anyone. The service was not good, we had to beg for a refill. I asked for my burger well done and it was pink inside (medium). I sent it back, they made me a new one, and it took forever. This place is way overpriced for food that just isn't worth it. The environment was inviting and cozy, but that's about it.

Food and service are great Nice to meet a friend for lunch and a glass of wine. My secret, hide away, that I ever enjoy going alone The difference foods make it hard to decide what to enjoy. Have Fun Tricia you

Used to be a go-to favorite but the quality of the food is ... not good. Bummed to see the decline of what used to be one of my favorite spots. Hoping it's just a season of transition?

I recently came to The Barrel Room twice, once for my boyfriend and I's anniversary and the other with my family. I have always been a big fan of The Barrel Room, they have such a great selection of cocktails, wine, and especially food. If you're looking for a nice place to relax, get some drinks with your friends, and eat fantastic food... this is the place for you! The servers are so very kind and attentive. They never fail to provide, whether it's extra napkins, silverware, extra sauce, more refills... they do it all! My favorite dish from this place is the chicken parm, it's always been my favorite dish and it's only gotten better over the years of coming here. I highly recommend you try this place out! The vibe here is spectacular. A must try in San Diego and definitely a fave!

Came here for Father's Day. Food is just ok, nothing wrong per se, just nothing special. Short rib pappardelle was a but tough, as if it wasn't braised long enough. Salads were uninspired and they were out of salmon, which was the first choice for protein. They were also out of our first choice for a bottle of wine but the list is extensive enough that we found something similar. They have a nice patio that has an indoor/outdoor feel as it's fully shaded, perfect spot on a summer evening.

We have been really enjoying our weekend lunches at their outdoor patio. Everything we order is always delicious. Wine selection is great & fairly priced. Servers are always friendly. My husband loves their Brisket Dip & refuses to order anything else. I order something different every time & have not been disappointed yet. We always look forward to visiting TBR.

Messed up order first time then served my steak Raw the 2nd. Absolutely atrocious

Short rib pappardelle, it was disgusting. The pasta was overly cooked and completely broke apart or crumbled. This was like cream of mushroom but worse and absolutely not worth the money. I asked my husband were they cooking for people who can't chew?

Heard very good things about this place 5+ years ago, but that doesn't seem to be the case anymore. Menu cut in half(compared to older menu photos), and they even give you the menu from Urge to make up for the weak selection. Food was BLAND. Can't believe I spent $35 on short rib Pappardelle that had little to no flavor and was swimming in a bed of pasta water. Long story short, this restaurant is basically an extension to Urge Gastropub, and should no longer be considered The Barrel Room.

All in all, we had a great experience at the Barrel Room. They are providing patio service in the back for those who are looking to dine in. It's a nice vibe for both hanging out with friends or date night. We don't drink alcohol so this review is for their food and service. Pros: - great customer service. We called around 810pm (knowing they close at 830pm) looking to dine in and they said as long as we place our order by 820pm we would be fine. - our servers were friendly and prompt. I know some Yelpers noted slow service but we got our food 15-20 minutes after we ordered - good portion of food - food was tasty, fresh, and cooked well. The garlic fries are a guilty pleasure! But beware, you'll have garlic breath for the rest of the day. My husband really enjoyed his burger and mac and cheese. - plenty of parking in front Cons: - Caesar salad was mediocre, especially for $10. It was just romaine lettuce, Parmesan cheese, and croutons. - prices are on the higher side but the quality of food makes up for it We would consider coming back if their food quality and service remain top notch! Happy to support businesses during this COVID time.

This place was amazing, I'm sad I didn't make my way back for one last meal here on my 4 day adventure! Great service, great food and nice ambiance! Definitely worth a visit!

This has always been a little hidden gem for folks in north county, it's tucked in the corner of a shopping plaza. I've been here twice for brunch but this would be the first time for happy hour on a Sunday! Happy Hour is Monday through Thursday 2:30 to 5:30pm and 2:30 to close on Sundays. We ordered 3 out of the 5 menu choices. The portions are huge and easily sharable among four of us. -Truffle Fries ($7) - Truffle fries are always good and it came with 3 dipping sauces. -Salt and Pepper calamari ($10) - My favorite. The batter and crisp was yummy but the dipping sauce was out of this world. It's a chamoy sauce that has a little kick to it. -Short rib poutine (9) - The menu description states that it's beer battered fries. I couldn't tell but they were good. Think of it as carne asada fries. This is a great place for small intimate parties like baby showers or birthdays because they have a patio in the back. For wine and cheese lovers, happy hour also has a choice of a cheese and meat board with several picks for $26. Sad the Carmel Valley location closed down but I hope this location is here to stay.

Tonight we celebrated my brothers promotion, an anniversary and my birthday with our big family. We had great wine and appetizers before dinner. Garlic fries and calamari were fantastic and full of flavor with great dipping sauces. Amy was our waitress and was soooo friendly, kind, intuitive and was relentlessly dedicated to get things right for the guests. She was very attentive and everything was simply perfect for our large party of 11. We tried various dishes from sea bas to salmon to steak and gourmet pasta dishes. Oh my goodness!!! This place is simply an exceptionally high level of gourmet cuisine, great wine, cozy ambiance, and committed, outstanding service. Our family will come back again and again for our special gem of a fantastic restaurant and wine bistro...we call THE wonderful Wine Barrel!

The burger is on point. Get in and don't waste your time with the menu if you are a burger fan as much as I'm. Ask for the drive thru and set back. Nothing but satisfaction will concur your mouth.

I came with friends for dinner on a Monday and had creole lamb chops. I have been looking for a good place to have some lamb chops and was happy to try them here. The seasoning for the lamb chops were perfect and they were delicious. The dish came with broccolini and roasted potatoes. The stems of the broccolini were under cooked and were vert hard to chew. The crispy roasted potatoes came hot and tasted great. My three other friends each ordered lamb chops, grilled salmon salad, and french onion soup with grilled cheese sandwich. And we all shared Brussels sprouts (from Urge menu). The Brussels sprouts were delicious and everyone seemed to enjoy the dinner. Service was great.

From a gem of a restaurant to mediocrity... this restaurant used to be a great little place to come. They had lots of different types of wine varietal you could explore the list with wine flights, beautiful, stemware, and above average food to pair with everything. I used to have people giving me gift certificates to go here all the time because they knew I spent a ton of time here because I loved their ever-changing wine list. I'm glad they survived Covid, but unfortunately, it looks like it's changed the foundation of the restaurant. No longer do they have the eclectic and cool wine list that brought them the attention of wine spectator, but their menu has turned into basic bar food. Their chef used to be, talented as I remember, they used to have amazing wine dinners. I'm so sad to see how far this restaurant has fallen. They don't even have the beautiful stemware anymore. It's turned into just a regular basic restaurant. It looks like they did put a little money into upgrading the inside, but I would much rather have the old restaurant with all of the, charm and character of a good wine bar compared to what there is now. It breaks my heart.

Have not actually been here ; have ordered in UberEats a lot!! Loved the jumbalia suprisingly ! Creme brûlée is amazing ! Flourless chocolate cake came with a scoop of icecream Everything is good!

Must get the garlic Parmesan fries! Super crunchy, and love how much garlic and Parmesan there is. We got the pastrami and brisket dip sandwiches. Between the two the pastrami was better in my opinion. Super hearty and filling. As for service, service was a little weird. We kept getting different waiters so we weren't sure who to request from. Also wished there was wifi available. It's a decent choice for work lunches.

Holiday lunch date. Great ambiance, great wine selection and yummy food. Indoor and outdoor seating. Alisha was so lovely. Her service was amazing!

Not sure what happened, but this used to be a great restaurant. I haven't been since pre-Covid and it is definitely not the same. My husband and I just went for date night on a Saturday night and the place was dead, so that should have been the first sign. Service was OK, but the food was not very good. We had the Brussels sprouts and an appetizer and those actually were good, but we split the papardelle and chicken parmigiana for dinner and both were bland and not that good. Couple that with the fact that no one was there on a Saturday night and the experience was not great. Sadly, we won't be going back for dinner or date night again.

Very sad to say, this used to be one of my favorite go to's. Service was so bad. We felt invisible and the place was empty. I took a friend from out of state and I was so embarrassed. Will not go back.

I'm going to keep this short and sweet. Food was outstanding. Wine was good! We purchased a glass of Semillon. It was a white wine and very refreshing. Our Server gave us a good recommendation. The lamb chops was super delicious as well as the Brussel sprouts. Keep in mind the vegetables are side dishes and would definitely satisfy two. We finished it off with dessert. Both were very satisfying. I would not hesitate to return for lunch or dinner whenever we are visiting the San Diego area again in the future! They have a lot of Specials and events for the locals as well.

Food and service was excellent. A little pricey but so worth it for a special occasion. Parking is plentiful.

Let me preface this by saying I normally don't leave reviews (either positive or negative.) I loved this restaurant when I was in town for work before the pandemic. However, it was my first time back and I placed an order via a delivery app only to find out the restaurant didn't know fully how to operate Postmates. They claimed the never received the order even though the app showed the processing and the "ready." They asked I wait for my order and didn't offer to comp a dessert/appetizer or provide anything to drink while I waited on their error. I can say this will unfortunately be my last time back, they need to work on customer service.

I cannot believe it has taken me this long to visit this restaurant, especially because I live so close! Located in the Vons shopping center. You can dine inside or outside, either is beautiful. I came here for lunch with a friend. Great menu, friendly staff, but I do wish they were bit more attentive. We seemed to have to hunt down people to get something. Extensive wine selection! My server recommended a lovely white wine was that very aromatic & fresh. Half Board (3 items): Served with toasted baguettes, pickled vegetables, candies pecans. Honey comb +$3. Cheese & Charcuterie options, but I opted for 3 cheeses. I love soft cheeses & asked the server to chose 3 of his favorites & wow, were they great! Especially with my white wine.