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Felipe G. - 12/13/2022

What a neighborhood gem. Grown up cuisine for an emerging Lemont food scene. Helpful friendly staff. Thanks again to Max. You made the dinner memorable with your insightful, friendly recommendations Do not miss the Fig and Brie appetizer

Stacy Zurawski - 12/4/2022

"Finally found my own personal Cheers. Food is delicious with a few delightfully unexpected pairings. Cocktails are even better-especially when made by Cesar. Our go to is the deconstructed G&T but today we are trying a new creation of his. Bring an appetite, sit at the bar and relax!"

Peter Naoom - 12/4/2022

"This place is real gem and consistently delivers quality food and drinks. Speaking of drinks, go see Cesar at the bar! He is one of the THE BEST bartender’s in the burbs and always makes you feel welcomed."

Laura F - 12/3/2022

"Barrel & Vine was fantastic. Food and service were some of the best we have ever had. The charcuterie is outstanding. Everyone loved their entrees. Great atmosphere and location in downtown Lemont, which is very cute. We'll be back."

Kevin Werr - 12/2/2022

"B&V is always a great choice for food and atmosphere! Everything on the menu is delicious. Cesar was so attentive and kind!"

Ed Brill - 12/2/2022

"Brought a group of 17 for a business dinner and we were well looked-after. Didn't even notice that there was a back room, which we ended up having to ourselves. We very much appreciated the ability to order off the regular menu despite the large size of the group. Everyone was happy with dinner, steaks especially were really well-prepared and the various kinds of fries/potatoes were great. Drinks were enjoyed and delivered promptly. The back room was very quiet even though the main restaurant area was completely full when we arrived!"

Patty F. - 11/27/2022

"Our server, Marissa, was outstanding. She definitely helped to make our experince at Barrel & Vine a great one. Food was amazing for all 9 of us, including our gluten free and vegetarian friends. We will be coming back again!"

Alfonso Hurt - 11/14/2022

"The food, drinks, and staff are amazing. Never had a bad experience. I always have a great time here. Dorthy and Larry are very welcoming."

Ellen Bottorff - 11/13/2022

"Cesar was amazing!!!! Best waiter ever. Fast. Attentive. Kind. The food was delicious!!!!"

Martin Wren - 11/13/2022

"Barrel and Vine checks every box for dining and cocktails. Grant and Caesar are exceptional bartenders that truly cater to your needs. The owners Dorothy and Larry are beyond accommodating and make you feel at home every time you dine."

Lauren Dorner - 11/5/2022

"This place is amazing! The food and drinks were incredible. Had a great girl’s night out here. Our server, Jenni, was fantastic. Very attentive and sociable. Highly recommend!"

Steph M. - 11/4/2022

"Jenni was absolutely AMAZING with us!! We ordered caffeine junkies, White Russians and dirty martinis. All were totally on point. Highly recommend the charcuterie board and salad! Loved her and this location is super modern, trendy and loved the decor"

Yaki Aragon - 11/2/2022

"Moved to Lemont about a year ago it was my first time trying any restaurants around the downtown Lemont area and I must say I wasn’t disappointed at all. Everything was amazing. We went out on our date night, we tried several drinks and appetizers and I was very impressed. Definitely making it our favorite spot in downtown Lemont."

Audrey D. - 11/1/2022

"Great place to have a nice charcuterie board. They have a great wine selection. Their entrées are quite decadent. Atmosphere is chill."

Oscar G. - 10/31/2022

"First time I went to Barrel and Vine for dinner with my Wife and we loved not only the food and drinks but also the service . From the moment we walked in everyone was nice . But the best part was the Bartender/ server . Believe his name was Cesar Lopez . Not only did he was nice but served us some amazing drinks . He always made sure we enjoyed the different drink he made us but also made sure we were taken cared . He was friendly and and had great costumer service. We found a new place that has great food and drinks and that makes us feel very comfortable ."

Eileen Donkel - 10/30/2022

"Had brunch today. Fabulous food and drinks. Fabulous server Marissa. Great service and great personality! We’ll request her on our next visits !!"

Ed Medina - 10/27/2022

"This was my wife and I's first time to B&V, and it was amazing. The food was absolutely delicious, starting with the salad and continuing into the main course. The drinks were perfectly made, and their bourbon selection is top notch. The service was impeccable! Our server was very friendly and on top of everything all evening."

Anne - 10/15/2022

"The food is so delicious! We sat at the bar and had Sam and Dan as our servers. They were attentive and helpful even though they were very busy. Sam spent extra time recommending some of the most frequently ordered foods. The vibe is great too. We highly recommend this restaurant!"

Andrew Michel - 10/10/2022

"If I could give this place more than 5 stars I would! The service was incredible, the food was delicious, the old fashioned is to DIE for!! All around a wonderful place to go with family and friends to catch up. Will be coming back weekly!"

Nancy Mutterer - 10/2/2022

"This is one of our favorite restaurants! The food and service are ALWAYS amazing! And the owners rock!!"

Jamie D. - 10/1/2022

"The Staff was amazing, best customer service I have experienced in a long time ! On top of that the food was delicious!"

Alex Chimon - 9/30/2022

"Great food. great atmosphere, and great service. i was impressed that they had gluten free options (including fried calamari)! The braised beef was amazing and my kids could not stop eating the fries!"

Pearls - 9/26/2022

"Ate at Barrel n Vine last night. Waiter was Jave! He was very pleasant shared his knowledge of the chef's passion of wonderful meals and the menu.. we decided on the Braised beef ribs over mashed.. one of us paired with Revolution Octoberfest, one had a Malbec. We had the BEST meal served in a restaurant in maybe 7 years. I too have passion for cooking, Im seldom suprised. This menu item was fantastic! Thank you chef!"

Patricia Handley - 9/24/2022

"This is by far the best restaurant in Lemont and the Southwest Suburbs. The food, service, and atmosphere is unparalleled and you will leave absolutely delighted

Bill Cronch Jr - 9/24/2022

"Food and atmosphere was amazing. Wait staff and management go above and beyond for their patrons."

Karolina G. - 9/24/2022

"i've been here 3 times now, and every time we've gotten different entrees/appetizers/desserts and every time it was so wonderful! my favorites are the fig and brie crostinis, pub burger, and the salted caramel cookie skillet"

Rick S. - 9/13/2022

"Barrel & Vine has been a FANTASTIC addition to our Lemont dining scene. Dorthy & Larry are great hosts and doing a terrific job bringing some new dishes to town. I haven't had a meal that wasn't way above average at B & V. Nice custom drinks, too go along nicely with the wine selection. The staff has always been attentive. I'm sure you enjoy it as much as I have!"

Annette Bailey - 9/21/2021
"We had our daughter’s baptism dinner there and I have nothing but amazing things to say! Beautiful set up in the room, staff were prompt and constantly around to take orders, owners were around to check that everything was great, and food was just delicious!!!"

Michelle Bobak - 9/20/2021
"The best food I had in a while!!! I don’t remember the last time I called someone after dinner to say they NEED to try this place. I had it last night and will order for take out today ?? the calamari was the best I ever had, and the braised rib was phenomenal."

jacob dolph - 9/13/2021
"Great food, had a fantastic birthday celebration, and the owner was extremely accommodating 10/10 reccomend!"

Lenore Tinics - 9/12/2021
"The atmosphere is casual and the food was excellent! Very flavourful and prepared accordingly. Cocktails were very good as well. I would recommend this restaurant."

shelly harders - 9/11/2021
"First time there. Joe was an excellent, attractive server. He made great recommendations that we all enjoyed. We will definitely be back again??"

Nathaniel Zumhagen - 9/11/2021
"Excellent food and service!"

Brooke Heinkel - 9/10/2021
"Such a warm and trendy atmosphere, with a phenomenal menu! You have to get one of their charcuterie boards. Their drinks are AMAZING - loved the Moscow Mule. I'll be back just for the boards and drinks alone. The staff was very friendly and provided exceptional service. Highly recommend."

Gina Leahy - 9/7/2021
"Very impressed by the presentation, quality, and taste of the food! The establishment is very clean, warm, and inviting. We cannot wait to go back!"

Lauren Evans - 9/5/2021
"Second time eating there, it was amazing. My husband has gotten the burger twice and I got the shrimp ceviche and the Cuban sandwich and they were all amazing!!"

Jeanette - 9/4/2021
"My fiancé and I went here last night for the first time and we had the absolute best server. Her name is Kayla and she came around and checked on us just frequently enough to not be intrusive, she was so friendly, and always made sure we had what we needed. I let her know how great she did, and looked around for the manager to tell them but did not see anyone nearby on the way out, otherwise her manager would have been told verbally too. On top of the great service the food and drinks were great as well, I will definitely be returning to Barrel and Vine."

Diane Turnbull - 9/2/2021
"My husband and I have been here 3 times now with friends and have made quite a dent in trying as many different dishes as possible. There has yet to be one that wasn't liked and enjoyed ! The food is delicious and you can tell that fresh ingredients are used. The drinks are pretty darn good as well. My husbands Old Fashion was top notch. We will continue to bring friends and spread the word of the great atmosphere, wait staff and above all FOOD !"

Robert C - 9/2/2021
"Newer place, somewhat upscale, diverse menu (for the burbs). I believe they have a REAL chef(s) as opposed to so many suburban restaurants which just have ”cooks”. It shows in the food quality which is very good. Soups were very nice as were main courses. I especially liked the cheese and meat beard. Service was good as well as friendly and knowledgeable. Very clean and appears to be newly renovated. Our only criticism is for a venue with wine specialty, they do not have a very large selection. Perhaps that will be remedied in time. Prices are fair for the level of quality. Definitely will return."

Mike Gorski - 8/30/2021
"Was there for a birthday party and had about 20 or so in our group. The servers were excellent, on their game, and ensured we were taken care of. The food was quite good and enjoyed by everyone. Would recommend this place to anyone and I look forward to visit again."

Nicole Kowalczyk - 8/29/2021
"The brunch menu is limited but we got the Cuban and steak sandwich. Both were delicious. The truffle fries are amazing."

Al Bello - 8/23/2021

"Dorothy is awesome and my wife loves the way Avery makes the Old Fashioned."

Katherine Gal - 8/22/2021

"Everything was great. The decor is beautiful. The food is fresh and delicious. The service was efficient and friendly. Kid friendly. The perfect restaurant for the suburbs, I have been waiting for a Wicker-Park-feel without the two hour drive to the city."

Melissa Gleason - 8/22/2021

"Phenomenal experience at Barrel & Vine. Party of 6 and Grant was our awesome and attentive server. He was working so hard he was breaking a sweat. Drinks were great. Food was exceptional! Braised short ribs and the short rib bolognese were definitely more than worthy to write home about. Don't get me started on the skillet salted caramel cookie dessert a la mode. I was in heaven. Against my better judgement of keeping this place a secret for selfish reasons, HIGHLY recommended to enjoy for a casual night, for a more formal evening with the in laws, or even a group of 8-10! They are accommodating for all and many! Excited for this new spot in Lemont!"

Nina Pellicci - 8/18/2021

"I'm so excited to have this restaurant close to home! The menu is unique to any other restaurant in the area and I love that it's not focused on one type of cuisine. Every dish I've tried has been delicious and the service is great! The ingredients are fresh and taste homemade. The fried pierogi appetizer topped with sauteed onions and bacon to the cream of asparagus or french onion soup, the burrata or quinoa salad, the next day I'm craving the dishes again!"

Justin Harrison - 8/17/2021

"Excellent service!"

Holly Thibert - 8/16/2021
"I came in for Sunday brunch and loved it. This place is so cute! The service was very good and the food was phenomenal! The food came out so fast too! They really pay attention to every detail and it pays off. Definitely will be coming in for dinner one night."

Lisa Hebda - 8/16/2021
"Threw our sisters baby shower at Barrel & Vine and it was absolutely perfect! The staff and owners of this restaurant are so kind and hard working. They made all of our visions come true and it was the perfect place to hold a shower. Thank you to all the staff at Barrel & Vine!"

Nicole Cohlmia - 8/15/2021
"Amazing food with a fun/city like vibe. Will definitely be dining here again..and again!"

Justin Mescher - 8/14/2021
"I had the Cuban sandwich for lunch and it was fantastic. Looked like a nice bourbon selection too that I'll be back for. Highly recommended!"

Ella Both - 8/11/2021
"This place is amazing! Delicious fresh food, great drinks & wonderful service!! Great addition to Lemont!"

Sebastian Kos - 8/11/2021
"Wow amazing new spot. Definitely will be back often. Drinks are amazing. Cool as a cucumber was my favorite. Had a few. Food was very good. I highly recommend the short rib. Staff was also very good and friendly."

Rachel Snyder - 8/11/2021
"Absolutely delicious. Can't wait to go back!"

John Daniel - 8/4/2021
"OMG, we live about 40 mins away and wanted to try something new. The service and atmosphere was amazing but the food is off the charts. We started with the bruschetta and was not disappointed. We paired our stuffed pork chop and short rib bolognese with Brussel Sprouts and a bottle of Duckhorn Sauvignon Blanc… the food is amazing!!! You have to check this place out!!"

Bob Koutoulogenis - 8/4/2021
"Really nice inside and the food was excellent. Great addition to downtown Lemont."

Susan Howe - 8/4/2021
"This is what Lemont has been waiting for. The food was wonderful.The wait staff is attentive and friendly. Enjoy the onion soup and a Freaky Tiki or two."

David Lehpamer - 8/4/2021
"Great food and atmosphere! Nice local restaurant. Owners are very friendly."

Mark Pawlak - 7/28/2021
"My wife Wendy and I went to dinner last night and it was fantastic! The Charcuterie board and barratta salad were delicious. I ordered the ribeye, which was perfectly cooked medium rare with amazing truffle seasoning. The service was great also! We can’t wait to go back."

Timur Shakurov - 7/28/2021
"Rib bolognese was amazing ??"

Phillip Zukowski - 7/28/2021
"We were very excited to try this place, and we were not disappointed! We had Shauna as a bartender/server, and she was kind, quick, and sooo nice and welcoming. Can't wait to come back!"

Peggy Nicorata - 7/28/2021
"An awesome experience. Food was delicious. I had the braised short ribs. Best I’ve ever had. Service was great. Roo, our server was excellent, very attentive. The atmosphere is fun and lively. Will definitely be back."

Becky Gename - 7/21/2021
"Love the atmosphere, food was spectacular (recommend the homemade pierogis, stuffed pork chop & Cuban Sandwich!!!), and the wait staff was top notch! Will definitely be coming back!"

Rob Fischer - 7/21/2021
"Excellent food, excellent drinks, excellent service. Can’t wait to come back and try more!"

Ami K. - 7/19/2021
"Loved this place! The vibes here are immaculate. The staff were friendly and attentive. The owner, Dorothy, is the sweetest and so lovely! It’s the perfect place to grab delicious, thoughtfully crafted food and great drinks with friends, or just chill at the bar. Already tried multiple things off the menu and got a different cocktail each time. All of them wonderful. Gotta try the truffle fries, they’re the best lol"

Daniel Steven - 7/19/2021
"Food was fantastic! Great service. Very impressed... will definitely be back."

Phillip Sims - 7/19/2021
"Great food and fast service highly recommend the staff was great also!!"

Ryan Murray - 7/19/2021
"Food was AMAZING!!! Staff is awesome and always smiling. This place is an amazing addition to Lemont. I would give it 100 stars if I could, I will definitely be back"

Collin Marwitz - 7/19/2021
"Excellent food and atmosphere and a break from the mostly pub food restaurants of Lemont, The owner even took the time to give us a personal greeting."

Paul - 7/19/2021
"Great location for food and drinks."

Jessica Kropack - 7/19/2021
"What a great addition to lemont! Fantastic food, perfect ambiance, delicious drinks and attentive staff. 5 stars hands down and a must try!"

kevin hampton - 7/19/2021
"This place to be so new was amazing. Food is great and the staff is even better"

Carina Buenrostro - 7/19/2021
"Great brunch spot in Lemont in an area with few options for breakfast/brunch. Staff was great and food was so fresh and delicious. We will be going back to try their dinner menu."

Dmitri Gab - 7/19/2021
"Beautiful restaurant, Amazing food and awesome people!"

Mike Woods - 7/19/2021
"My Family Birthday party for me. The Food, the Service was Great and Everyone I Loved made it Better! Thank You Barrel & Vine!"

Mary Reid - 7/19/2021
"Absolutely delicious!!! Great place. Great staff. Great music and amazing food!!! Can't wait to come back!"

Kathleen Herrebout - 7/19/2021
"Very nice atmosphere. Had the Steak Frites. Pricey but well worth it. Portion was big and done to order. Comes with sauce " to die for" and fun curly fries. Had lave cake and lemongrass creme brulee for dessert. Can't wait to go back there to try appetizers and cocktail menu."

Terri Theodore Berkshire Hathaway Home Services - 7/19/2021
"From start to finish you will be delighted! The food so delicious, 5-star quality and 5-star service. This couple Larry and Dorothy never stopped running and welcomed every single guest and chatted at every table making sure things were just right! You feel at home when you walk in the door?? We started with the barratta as an appetizer so good! My main course the Fresh fish special:Halibut was so flavorful and steaming hot over a bed of garlic mashed potatoes and grilled Brussels sprouts! Rick had the Chimichurri steak it was so tender melted in your mouth and garlic Mashed potatoes. Every thing was great we will be back! Congratulations what a lucky Town Lemont is to have such a trendy fine dining restaurant!"