Barrel House - Silvis

The service was good, and the outdoor atmosphere was wonderful. We ordered three salads, and the waitress kindly offered to split one of them for us. My mother had sweet potato fries, which used to come out cold before COVID. I believe they've changed their approach now, ensuring the fries are dropped just before the meal is served so that they stay hot when they reach the table.

The staff were fantastic, and the interior of the restaurant is quite nice. There's also a cozy gas fireplace outside, perfect for enjoying cocktails with friends by the fire, or you can sit inside and catch a game. However, I rated it three stars due to the pricing. While the restaurant is average and serves frozen burgers and appetizers, the prices are surprisingly high—about twice what they should be, unfortunately!

At most restaurants, if your takeout order isn't ready when you arrive, they typically offer you a drink or some water, but that wasn't the case here. The bartender seemed uninterested in providing any kind of service. As for the food, it was just okay—not terrible, but I've definitely had much better takeout elsewhere. Honestly, if the staff were to move to places like Atlanta, Miami, St. Petersburg, New York City, or Jackson Hole, they wouldn’t last long. The service in those places is generally much friendlier. We definitely won't be returning to this restaurant, nor will we recommend it to our out-of-town friends.

This was our fourth or fifth visit, and although we generally enjoy the atmosphere, we once again found ourselves waiting for at least an hour for our food. Our son was nearly asleep by the time it arrived. The restaurant wasn’t busy at all, with only a few tables occupied, yet this is the third time we've noticed the cook eating while we waited for our meals. It felt almost uncomfortable to ask for another drink! They also brought us the wrong kind of fries and simply asked if we had ordered the others, without offering to correct the mistake. The place has a lot of potential with just a few simple changes. During our last visit, the food was cold, but we decided to give it another chance...

My stepmom and I went to the restaurant after getting pedicures. The waitress was friendly, knowledgeable, and offered suggestions when we asked! The menu seemed a bit spicy for our milder tastes, but both of our sandwich meals were generous enough to leave us with leftovers for lunch the next day, and the bills were what we expected. The atmosphere was a bit louder than we usually prefer, making it perfect for a younger, college-age crowd. We've since returned separately with our spouses.