Barrel Crow - Besthesda

This was our first visit and it exceeded our expectations. The food was delicious, but that's not what made this restaurant special. It was the staff and the kindness they provided to accommodate my request due to my cancer treatment. Thank you to Michael, our server, and the rest of the team for not rushing us and letting us enjoy our company and our meal. We will be back.

Everything was SO good! Went to brunch with my girlfriends to celebrate a birthday. We had for appetizers: the organic chicken wings, fried green tomatoes, crab beignets ahi tuna taquitos. For entrees we had shrimp grits, a soft shell crab sandwich (not on menu, was one of the specials) and southern shakshouka. For dessert: I think we ordered everything. We were SO full ? but we enjoyed it all!

Service was good, however food was mediocre and one was very poor. The cloth banquette seating smells moldy. Hadn't been here for years and was disappointed as the past experiences were better.

Overall the food and drink where pretty good. Had the duck tostados, tuna tacos, and burger. The service was lacking. While not a busy night our server was MIA most of the evening and not very attentive. Had to ask to order entrees, refills on beer and wine, and to get check. I'll return with hopes the service matches the food last night it didn't.

The patio is a wonderful option on a summer night. The food was very good all around. The fries were especially good (they are fried in duck fat). There are gluten free options including a flourless chocolate torte for dessert which was delicious.