Barrel & Crow

4.5

1635 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Neighborhood gem
Charming
Great for happy hour

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

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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 Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:15 pm Happy Hour Tue–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.

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

Pork Belly Quesadilla$16.00
Caramelized Onions, Arugula, Goat Cheese
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$14.00
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$29.00
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
Spiced Shrimp & Grits$28.00
Smoked Tomato Coulis, Caramelized Leeks, Tasso Ham Gravy
Roasted Red Pepper Ravioli$27.00
Ricotta and Fresh Herbs, Sauteed Arugula, Roasted Almonds, Corn Puree, Parmesan
Andouille & Seafood Gumbo$28.00
Shrimp, Crawfish, Squid, Rice
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$23.00
Bacon, Swiss, Arugula, Chipotle Aioli, Baguette, Mixed Green Salad
Hanger Steak$33.00
Duck Fat Fries, Red Wine Reduction
Sauteed Salmon$28.00
Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Wild Mushrooms, Pearl Onion, Creamy Dijon Sauce
Salmon Burger$24.00
Cilantro Mayo, Mixed Green Salad
Fried Amish Chicken & Waffles$24.00
Bacon Braised Collards, Maple Syrup
Smoked Duck Breast$34.00
Roasted Brussel Sprouts, Trio Baby Potatoes, Roasted Pearl Onions, Blackberry Gastrique
Pan Seared Rainbow Trout$29.00
Sauteed Green Beans, Roasted Baby Potatoes, Rainbow Carrots, Romesco Sauce

Sides

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

What 1,635 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.2Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maryland - DC Suburbs
Kid-friendly

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Barrel & Crow in Bethesda offers an exceptional dining experience with "innovative food" and "excellent service." Known for its "amazing ambiance" and delightful patio, the restaurant excels with dishes like duck fat fries and seasonal menu changes. The attentive staff ensures a memorable visit, perfect for any occasion.

1,635 Reviews

S
Sally
VIP
Washington DC
159 reviews
3.0
159 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 1
Very good salmon and a leg of lamb . All desserts are worth trying made in house.
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Iris
Washington DC
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
It wasn’t my first time but the service is getting worse since.
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Julia
New York City
12 reviews
5.0
12 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food! We asked for a quiet part of the restaurant, and the hostess seated us in their back room. For most of the meal, we had that space all to ourselves and we were able to enjoy the food, the drinks, and the conversation. That made a perfect evening!
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Michael
VIP
Phoenix
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on December 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Brunch was delicious. Service was great! Will be back
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Michelle
Philadelphia
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on December 1, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 3
The restaurant just feels like it is on its way out. Apps were slow to arrive and were not hot. My entree was mediocre. Service was fine, not outstanding. Sad because we like the restaurant. Maybe an off night?
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April
VIP
Washington DC
3 reviews
2.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
In some cases food was overcooked(Trout). The flavor was not great. First time here and would not return.
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Denis
VIP
Washington DC
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
We were seated in an almost empty restaurant, but no-one came by for nearly 10 min. The waitress acted like she really didn’t care about service, and then brought some off- label soft drink instead of Sprite without telling us. The food was okay apart from some green beans that were basically inedible. The waitress continued to act like she really didn’t have any interest, fortunately there was a waiter who was much more helpful. Overall, not an experience to make us want to go back any time soon
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Monica
Orlando
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Everything was good, and I would recommend it to others. The appetizers for happy hour were great!
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Kari
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent evening. The salmon was so delicious, looking forward to our next visit!
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Kimberly
San Francisco
5 reviews
4.0
5 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
The food was great the noise level was loud and made conversation difficult
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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 4.5 stars by 1635 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 23, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 6 times today

Order delivery or takeout

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 Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–9:15 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:00 pm–8:15 pm Happy Hour Tue–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

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.

Barrel & Crow

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

Flourless Chocolate Torte

Ricotta & Lemon Cake

Salmon Burger

Appetizers

Pork Belly Quesadilla$16.00

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$14.00

Seasonal Soup$11.00

Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad$12.00

Oysters on Half Shell$18.00

Entrees

Grilled Heritage Pork Chop$29.00

Roseda Farm Cheeseburger$19.00

Lamb Bolognese$29.00

Spiced Shrimp & Grits$28.00

Roasted Red Pepper Ravioli$27.00

Andouille & Seafood Gumbo$28.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$23.00

Hanger Steak$33.00

Sauteed Salmon$28.00

Salmon Burger$24.00

Fried Amish Chicken & Waffles$24.00

Smoked Duck Breast$34.00

Pan Seared Rainbow Trout$29.00

Sides

Stone Ground Grits$7.00

Bacon Braised Collards$8.00

Sauteed Green Beans$7.00

Roasted Brussel Sprouts$8.00

Duck Fat Fries$9.00

Roasted Baby Potatoes$7.00

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Is Barrel & Crow currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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