Barrel + Rye - Geneva (IL)

5 /5 Yordenis Darnell: The drinks were outstanding; I highly recommend the Bourbon Milk Punch – the cookies on top truly elevated it to something special. The food was equally impressive. My crab cake sandwich was a delight, and the fries were cooked to perfection, crispy and flavorful. The atmosphere was pleasant, but the noise level was a bit high for my liking. If youre seeking a quiet, intimate dining experience, this may not be the ideal spot. However, if youre looking for a lively place with excellent food and drinks, Barrel + Rye is a definite winner. Pros: Delicious, creative cocktails Outstanding crab cake sandwich and fries Cons: Can be a bit loud Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed my visit to Barrel + Rye and would happily return for another round of those fantastic drinks and food.

5 /5 Jake Gerdes: Oh goodness — I wasn’t sure what to expect when stopping in here at noon for lunch at a bistro, but I was blown away. I ordered the glazed salmon, and my wife had the birria grilled cheese. Wow… it’s hard to put into words the flavor explosion from that salmon. The sweet notes of soy and teriyaki were perfectly balanced, and then, right at the end of each bite, a burst of citrus came through — making it quite frankly one of the best salmon dishes I’ve ever had anywhere. My wife’s birria grilled cheese was a creative twist on the classic, and she enjoyed it thoroughly. One note: seating is limited, so it might be worth calling ahead during busy times. That said, we had no trouble getting a table for Saturday lunch. Such a fantastic place for a great meal — we will definitely be back!

5 /5 Samantha Baldyga: This was the best meal from start to finish that I have had in quite a while. The atmosphere was nice and our waitress, Aly was great. She had great recommendations and was so very sweet. The old fashioned is a must try but I was sad that it did not come with the cherry. I also had the smoked Manhattan which was pretty good and the charcuterie board to start with. The strawberry jalapeno jam was not spicy and very flavorful, I had the shrimp and grits for dinner which was amazing and we finished with a brownie and ice cream for dessert.

1 /5 Jessica Alonzo: We ordered there for the first time the other night. Food was good, but then my husband took another bite of his jambalaya and was chewing on paper from either a receipt or a ticket. I called the restaurant to tell them about the incident. Told them I saved the dish and had a picture. The person I spoke to on the phone took my information and told me his manager would call me back. I never received a call back from them. Very disappointed because the food actually tasted good.