Reviews for Barrel House in Des Moines, IA
I'm givng 4 stars on the benefit of the doubt. This place looked really cool and is in a great location with their own free... parking (not real common in the East Village we found). Unfortunately we had to find somewhere else to go mostly b/c ofcircumstances beyond their control. The kitchen was backed up b/c one of their cooks had just injured himself right before Icame in. That said, I figured I could still order a beer at the bar and wait for my family to get there. Never got the beer Iordered even though the server was well engaged but not really in a hurry either. I figured she was just backed up with all thathad happened and would get to me. Then a couple sat down next to me and she poured their beers pretty much right away. At thatpoint my family was about there and I no longer had time for the beer since we were going to have to find somewhere else to eatanyway. So I just left. Maybe I'll get a chance to give them another shot sometime. Read more
Can't wait to go back. Hopefully I'll have a better experience. Understandably, low staffed if not usually that busy on a... Sunday, but bartender was only server, 6 tables he had soon after we walked in. One kitchen staff was helping with food deliverybut not tables and was very loud. Two servers came in just before we completed our dinners and didn't jump in to help, atall. Austin, bartender, cared. He was the only person waiting on tables and doing his best. Read more
Ate dinner here a couple of days ago. There were two people in the kitchen, which. We were told would delay food coming out but... the wait was normal in our view. The wait for our drinks though, was quite lengthy. Four drinks in the order, and two were draftbeers. Our food was fine; nothing to get overly excited about but nothing wrong with it either. They?ve got lots of work aheadto keep up with some other places in the EV. Read more
Drinks took too long, waitress apologized. Waitress then warned us that our food would also have a long wait, right after we... ordered. The burgers were decent but the sweet potato waffle fries were hard and not good. In this area of town, they're goingto do a lot better to survive. Read more
Place is very cool and love the decor. Only had drinks but would definitely come back for food. There is a robot server that... brings your food! Read more
Beautiful space indoors. I love that they have patio seating as well. Food was good and they have gluten-free and vegan options... for my friends. Good, quick lunch specials until 2pm. They have one collaboration beer on tap that was tasty. Many beer/cocktailoptions. Prices were fair. Our server, Mandy, was fantastic and answered our numerous questions. Read more
Fantastic experience on opening night. Great food, brews and amazing service!
Great service, drinks and food! Raegan was awesome! Thanks! Two meals, four cocktails. $74 without tip.