Barrel & Crow

4.6 (1662)

$30 and under

American

4867 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

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2 people

May 18, 2025

May 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Good for groups
Good for special occasions

Barrel and Crow: A Contemporary Approach to Regional cuisine. Our Chef-driven restaurant relies solely on locally sourced produce and proteins. We utilizes these seasonal ingredients in preparing refined yet familiar comfort food. House made pastas and charcuterie offered every evening. Chef is always anxious to modify menu items to fit any dietary restrictions. Gluten, Vegetarian, Vegan and Dairy allergies are no problem. Pastry Chef Justin Roche dessert menu offers guests a selection of traditional desserts with a contemporary twist. Eclectic wine list which focuses on small production, boutique wines. A selection of 48 bourbons, extensive beer list with offerings from the top breweries in the Mid-Atlantic region. Full bar, seasonal cocktail menu and a wide selection of small batch spirits. Bottomless Mimosas are offered Saturday and Sunday Brunch. Owner-Laura Houlihan

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:15 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Phone number
(240) 800-3253
Website
http://barrelandcrow.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
John Wood
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Barrel & Crow can accommodate all of your special event needs.
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Location
4867 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814
Neighborhood
Bethesda
Cross street
Norfolk
Parking details
There are also three county parking garages in the two block radius.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Steamed Mussels$14.00
White Wine, Butter, Garlic, Ginger, Shallots, Red Fresno Pepper, Grilled Bread
Crab Beignets$13.00
Arugula, Old Bay Tartar
Organic Chicken Wings$12.00
Garlic Buffalo, Old Bay or Sesame Soy Glaze
Duck Tostadas$12.00
Duck Confit, Pickled Onions, Creme Fraiche, Tamarind Chipotle Sauce
Fried Green Tomatoes$11.00
Pimento Cheese, Red Pepper Coulis, Chow Chow
Fresh Burrata$14.00
Apricot Puree, Roasted Pepitas, Balsamic Drizzle, Grilled Bread
Ahi Tuna Taquitos$16.00
Corn Tortilla, Avocado, Cilantro, Chipotle Cream
Parisienne Gnocchi$14.00
Wild Mushrooms, Sauteed Leeks
Mixed Green Salad$11.00
Apple Cider Vinaigrette, Candied Walnuts, Apples, Parmesan Cheese
Fried Calamari$15.00
Spicy Salsa Verde, Chiles
Seasonal Soup$11.00
Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad$12.00
Toasted Pepitas, Goat Cheese
Oysters on Half Shell$18.00
½ Dozen Oysters, Mignonette, Cocktail Sauce

Entrees

Grilled Heritage Pork Chop$30.00
Stone Ground Grits, Sauteed Red Cabbage, Honey Bourbon Demi-Glaze
Roseda Farm Cheeseburger$19.00
Choice of Daily Cheeses, Duck Fat Fries w/ Truffle Mayo (Bacon, Fried Egg) $2
Lamb Bolognese$29.00
Shenandoah Lamb, House Made Fettuccine
Roasted Red Pepper Ravioli$27.00
Roasted Corn, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Pesto, Parmesan
Spiced Shrimp & Grits$28.00
Smoked Tomato Coulis, Caramelized Leeks, Tasso Ham Gravy
Andouille & Seafood Gumbo$29.00
Shrimp, Crawfish, Squid, Rice
Pan Seared Sea Scallops$31.00
Roasted Corn, Sauteed Peas, Bell Peppers, Apricot Sauce
Hanger Steak$33.00
Duck Fat Fries, Red Wine Reduction
Blackened Salmon$29.00
Roasted Baby Potatoes, Sauteed Green Beans, Pearl Onions, Cajun Creole Sauce
Salmon Burger$24.00
Cilantro Mayo, Mixed Green Salad
Fried Amish Chicken & Waffles$24.00
Bacon Braised Collards, Maple Syrup
Smoked Duck Breast$35.00
Roasted Rainbow Carrots, Pearl Onions, Roasted Baby Potatoes, Blueberry Balsamic Reduction
Pan Seared Rainbow Trout$29.00
Grilled Asparagus, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Sauteed Yellow Zucchini, Blood Peach Reduction
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$23.00
Bacon, Swiss, Arugula, Chipotle Aioli, Baguette, Mixed Green Salad

Sides

Stone Ground Grits$7.00
Bacon Braised Collards$8.00
Sauteed Green Beans$7.00
Grilled Asparagus$8.00
Duck Fat Fries$9.00
Parmesan, Truffle Mayo
Roasted Baby Potatoes$7.00

What 1,662 people are saying

Barrel & Crow reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.6Service
4.4Ambience
4.2Value

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Loved For

Maryland - DC Suburbs
Neighborhood gem

Review summary

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Barrel & Crow is a beloved neighborhood gem with "consistently excellent" food and an "eclectic menu" inspired by American and Southern cuisine. Guests rave about the "outstanding service" and "warm, friendly" staff, making it a perfect spot for a memorable dining experience. Highlights include the duck, calamari, and beignets.

1,662 Reviews

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Ron VIP
Edinburgh16 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 27, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food is always great. Lindey, Stephanie, Elias, Michael, Peter, Evelyn, et al. always make the experience memorable.
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Ron VIP
Edinburgh16 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Barrel and Crow is a neighborhood gem. The food is consistently excellent, and the people always exceed expectations. Lindsey is a treasure!
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John VIP
Phoenix75 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 24, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Starts off by being greeted by Sophia who pays attention to and accommodates special reservation requests. A great neighborhood restaurant with lots of good culinary options. From the starter salad with shaved parmesan and apples, to the perfectly cooked duck, and finally the amazing beignets for desert. An eclectic menu with an Amarica and southern inspiration. My new favorite restaurant in the area.
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George
San Francisco1 review
5.0
Dined on April 20, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
We went to B and C because we had been there before and liked the experience. This visit supported the last visit. It was really busy (Easter Lunch- busy was not surprising) and a beer took longer than I had expected- but once mentioned- was remedied immediately, the staff were present and attentive. The food was exactly what we hoped for ... food great! The staff were really great and responsive. Happy customers! Will definitely return.
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Hector
Chicago2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Went with two kids (3 and 5) who enjoyed their food. Outstanding service by staff
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Theresa
London10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals we’ve had in a long time! We order the fried calamari, duck tostados, the hanger steak, short rib special, smoked duck breast, duck fat fries, strawberry rhubarb crisp, crème brûlée, and sorbet. Our picky kids finished their dinner so fast and loved it. Everything was cooked to perfection! The service was great as was the ambience. Wish we lived in town and can eat here more often! Will definitely make this restaurant a stop on our future trips. Highly recommend!
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Kevin
Washington DC2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and great staff. The food is always very good!
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Andrew
Washington DC1 review
4.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Happy hour wings and fries were great, the sliders and gnocchi less so but still okay for the price. If you stick to the wings and fries it’s a great dinner for for 2 right around $20. Services wasn’t very good forgot to get us extra ketchup and napkins multiple times.
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Stanislav
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Decent place where we had a dinner as other places were booked for the evening. Not bad at all but isn’t something that will stay in our memories either.
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Nancy VIP
Washington DC17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food excellent, service very good A definite return
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FAQs

Barrel & Crow offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (240) 800-3253.

Barrel & Crow is rated 4.6 stars by 1662 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

Booked 28 times today

4867 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

Additional information

Cross street
Norfolk
Neighborhood
Bethesda
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 11:00 am–2:30 pm Dinner Mon–Thu 3:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:15 pm Happy Hour Mon–Fri 3:00 pm–6:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Farm-to-table, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
There are also three county parking garages in the two block radius.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
John Wood
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Outdoor Smoking Area, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Delivery & takeout
Order direct

Website
http://barrelandcrow.com/
Phone number
(240) 800-3253
Private party facilities
Whether celebrating a special occasion with family and friends or hosting a corporate event, Barrel & Crow can accommodate all of your special event needs.

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat

Barrel & Crow

Make a reservation

About this restaurant

Additional information

Salmon Burger

Steamed Mussels

Blackened Salmon

Appetizers

Steamed Mussels$14.00

Crab Beignets$13.00

Organic Chicken Wings$12.00

Duck Tostadas$12.00

Fried Green Tomatoes$11.00

Fresh Burrata$14.00

Ahi Tuna Taquitos$16.00

Parisienne Gnocchi$14.00

Mixed Green Salad$11.00

Fried Calamari$15.00

Seasonal Soup$11.00

Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad$12.00

Oysters on Half Shell$18.00

Entrees

Grilled Heritage Pork Chop$30.00

Roseda Farm Cheeseburger$19.00

Lamb Bolognese$29.00

Roasted Red Pepper Ravioli$27.00

Spiced Shrimp & Grits$28.00

Andouille & Seafood Gumbo$29.00

Pan Seared Sea Scallops$31.00

Hanger Steak$33.00

Blackened Salmon$29.00

Salmon Burger$24.00

Fried Amish Chicken & Waffles$24.00

Smoked Duck Breast$35.00

Pan Seared Rainbow Trout$29.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$23.00

Sides

Stone Ground Grits$7.00

Bacon Braised Collards$8.00

Sauteed Green Beans$7.00

Grilled Asparagus$8.00

Duck Fat Fries$9.00

Roasted Baby Potatoes$7.00

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Review summary

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