Barrel + Rye

Had a great experience here. Went out with a few friends for a 30th and had a magnificent time! Great food and drinks! I got the salmon, fiancé the poke bowl, friend cup of brisket chili and other friends a steak and southern chicken sandwich. As always check out the pictures!Recommended dishesBrisket Chili

We placed an order recently for 8 different people. All orders were correct and no complaints! Everything was delicious and the staff even helped me out to the car with my order. Most everyone raved about their burgers but I had the birria grilled cheese special with truffle fries and it was fabulous. Can’t wait to go back and dine in!

I recently visited Barrel + Rye, located in Geneva IL, and was blown away by their exceptional drinks and delicious food. We started with the Barrel old fashioned and Barrel sazerac, which were outstanding and perfectly balanced with just the right amount of bourbon. For appetizers, we ordered the Burrata+ figs served with toast points and the chicken wings with honey habanero rub and Nashville hot. The Burrata+ figs were a delightful combination of flavors, but unfortunately, the chicken wings were just okay. Moving on to the main course, we ordered the shrimp and grits which were cooked to perfection. The shrimp had a delightful texture and the grits had a brown butter sauce that was bursting with flavor. We also tried the Brie burger with fries. The fries were fresh and crispy, but the burger was a bit too sweet for our liking due to the grilled onions. Overall, our experience at Barrel + Rye was exceptional. The drinks were on point, the shrimp and grits were excellent, and the atmosphere was welcoming. Although the chicken wings and Brie burger didn't quite meet our expectations, we would still recommend Barrel + Rye for a great night out.

Love this place! One of my favorite places in Geneva. The food is delicious, good variety of cocktails and bourbon, and the service has always been great. Definitely one of my recommendations for a special dinner. Be sure to have a reservation or come at a non-peak hour, otherwise the wait could get long.Food: 5/5

Strolled in here after a massage on a snowy Saturday afternoon. Having never been here before, was pleasantly surprised at the wonderful ambience of this little quaint bar and American bistro located in downtown Geneva. We ordered sandwiches and were nothing short of amazed . The food was spectacular and the homemade fries were delivered to perfection. Highly recommended.

Third time here although first time since before COVID. Stopped in on a Saturday afternoon after shopping nearby. At 4pm this place was hopping and somewhat noisy -- I think partially due to March Madness which all televisions 3 or 4 in the place had it on. I was more in a mood to chill, and sat at the bar, so atmosphere-wise it's not what I was personally looking for that day, but still, this place is one very fine tavern. I chose two craft beer draughts a porter and red ale and a neat pour of Old Forester 1897. The selection of whiskeys has to be one of the most extensive in the suburbs. My drinks were excellent and took the edge off an otherwise busy day perfect in the late afternoon. The staff were as friendly, professional and helpful as I remember. I never felt pressured, they want people to enjoy themselves and are eager to make recommendations. They were also a hustling crew. Nice work, all. I opted not to eat this day though I have before and the food was terrific. I was tempted though as the patron next to me ordered a Southern sandwich - looked like a burger with a fried egg and bacon...and smelled wonderful. Very much recommend this cut-above-the-rest taverns in the area. Want to return perhaps on a more relaxed, quieter evening.

My mom and I have been coming to Barrel and Rye Since the first week they opened. Such a magical place! The food is amazing and the drinks are to die for! Such a great atmosphere!

Always tasty. A late lunch without a reservation is your best bet. This is one of my all-time favorites in the Geneva area. The Bri Cheese Curds never disappoint! We also ordered the Zucchini and we were pleased. The presentation and flavor is perfect. This might be the best tomato bisque in the area as well. But the best and my favorite is the Stout Brownie. Do not skip dessert. Go ahead and order that first. I promise you won't regret it. Service is excellent and attentive. The atmosphere is warm with tvs for sporting events and a whisky list of everything you could imagine! Highly recommend an old fashioned.

Stopped here on a road trip to check out Geneva downtown and grab lunch. I sat down around 4pm so it wasn’t busy but filled up nicely by the time I finished. The burger was really good. Service was a little slow but I wasn’t in a rush so it didn’t bother me much.

This place is amazing! Aly not alley! was truly exceptional. I started to ask for sweet tea being from Texas but stopped short remembering no one around here knows what that is. Aly, finished my sentence for me and volunteered to make it for me! It’s the little things like this that makes a great server, and she’s one of the best! The food was terrific as well, duck poutine we were iffy on until we tried it! Frito Misto was another hit, with brisket chili rounding out our lunch trio. Seriously, if you’re in the area you HAVE to stop in here!