Barrel & Crow

Name: Barrel & Crow
Address: 4867 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD, United States, 20814
Telephone: (240) 800-3253
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.6

4.6 (1679)

$30 and under

American

4867 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD 20814

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2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

About this restaurant

Neighborhood gem
Great for happy hour
Charming

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

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

Steamed Mussels$14.00
White Wine, Butter, Garlic, Ginger, Shallots, Red Fresno Pepper, Grilled Bread
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$15.00
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

Pan Seared Rainbow Trout$29.00
Grilled Asparagus, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Sauteed Yellow Zucchini, Blood Peach Reduction
Grilled Heritage Pork Chop$30.00
Stone Ground Grits, Sauteed Red Cabbage, Honey Bourbon Demi-Glaze
Salmon Burger$24.00
Cilantro Mayo, Mixed Green Salad
Roseda Farm Cheeseburger$19.00
Choice of Daily Cheeses, Duck Fat Fries w/ Truffle Mayo
Roasted Red Pepper Ravioli$27.00
Roasted Corn, Heirloom Cherry Tomatoes, Grilled Asparagus, Pesto, Parmesan
Blackened Salmon$29.00
Roasted Baby Potatoes, Sauteed Green Beans, Pearl Onions, Cajun Creole Sauce
Hanger Steak$33.00
Duck Fat Fries, Red Wine Reduction
Smoked Duck Breast$35.00
Roasted Rainbow Carrots, Pearl Onions, Roasted Baby Potatoes, Blueberry Balsamic Reduction
Pan Seared Sea Scallops$31.00
Roasted Corn, Sauteed Peas, Bell Peppers, Apricot Sauce
Andouille & Seafood Gumbo$29.00
Shrimp, Crawfish, Squid, Rice
Lamb Bolognese$29.00
Shenandoah Lamb, House Made Fettuccine
Fried Amish Chicken & Waffles$24.00
Bacon Braised Collards, Maple Syrup
Spiced Shrimp & Grits$28.00
Smoked Tomato Coulis, Caramelized Leeks, Tasso Ham Gravy
Grilled Chicken Sandwich$23.00
Bacon, Swiss, Arugula, Chipotle Aioli, Baguette, Mixed Green Salad

Sides

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

What 1,679 people are saying

Barrel & Crow reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.6

4.6 based on recent ratings

4.6Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Barrel & Crow is a beloved neighborhood gem known for its "great food and service." Patrons enjoy "delicious" dishes like crab beignets, shrimp and grits, and duck breast. The ambience is "fun" and "energetic," with staff often praised for being "attentive and welcoming." A must-visit for memorable dining!

1,679 Reviews

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Hector
Chicago / Illinois2 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 13, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Went with two kids (3 and 5) who enjoyed their food. Outstanding service by staff
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Theresa
London10 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
One of the best meals we’ve had in a long time! We order the fried calamari, duck tostados, the hanger steak, short rib special, smoked duck breast, duck fat fries, strawberry rhubarb crisp, crème brûlée, and sorbet. Our picky kids finished their dinner so fast and loved it. Everything was cooked to perfection! The service was great as was the ambience. Wish we lived in town and can eat here more often! Will definitely make this restaurant a stop on our future trips. Highly recommend!
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Kevin
Washington, D.C. Area2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience and great staff. The food is always very good!
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Andrew
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
4.0
Dined on April 11, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 5
Happy hour wings and fries were great, the sliders and gnocchi less so but still okay for the price. If you stick to the wings and fries it’s a great dinner for for 2 right around $20. Services wasn’t very good forgot to get us extra ketchup and napkins multiple times.
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Stanislav
New York City2 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 30, 2025
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Decent place where we had a dinner as other places were booked for the evening. Not bad at all but isn’t something that will stay in our memories either.
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Nancy VIP
Washington, D.C. Area17 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 26, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food excellent, service very good A definite return
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Deborah VIP
Washington, D.C. Area52 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 23, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Always a wonderful dining experience. Laura and her staff go up and beyond to make everyone feel like family.
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Olivia
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on March 22, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Delicious food and wonderful lighting. Would go again!
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Thatiana
Unspecified2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was absolutely delicious! Enjoyed every bite! I love the oysters, fried green tomatoes, and the mixed green salad, the vinaigrette dressing… I would drink it if I could. Trout served with vegetables was spectacular my partner had the duck breast I had to steal a bite! & to top it off our server Michael was the best. Super attentive and welcoming! Wide selection of alcohol which my partner enjoyed. I as a non alcoholic drinker enjoyed the mocktails which were made by Evelyn! Loved my dine in experience had a great date night!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington, D.C. Area1 review
5.0
Dined on March 16, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Everything was amazing! The food, service, and atmosphere — all great. I’m from the South and love grits but, everywhere I’ve had them (beyond home) has been baffling. Barrel and Crow cooked them perfectly. That alone won me over! Our Crab Beignets, French toast, and Fried Green Tomato BLT were equally delicious! We will definitely be back!
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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 4.6 stars by 1679 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Jul 6, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 18 times today

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

About this restaurant

Additional information

Salmon Burger

Blackened Salmon

Fried Calamari

Appetizers

Steamed Mussels$14.00

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$15.00

Seasonal Soup$11.00

Roasted Beet and Arugula Salad$12.00

Oysters on Half Shell$18.00

Entrees

Pan Seared Rainbow Trout$29.00

Grilled Heritage Pork Chop$30.00

Salmon Burger$24.00

Roseda Farm Cheeseburger$19.00

Roasted Red Pepper Ravioli$27.00

Blackened Salmon$29.00

Hanger Steak$33.00

Smoked Duck Breast$35.00

Pan Seared Sea Scallops$31.00

Andouille & Seafood Gumbo$29.00

Lamb Bolognese$29.00

Fried Amish Chicken & Waffles$24.00

Spiced Shrimp & Grits$28.00

Grilled Chicken Sandwich$23.00

Sides

Stone Ground Grits$7.00

Bacon Braised Collards$8.00

Sauteed Green Beans$7.00

Grilled Asparagus$8.00

Duck Fat Fries$9.00

Roasted Baby Potatoes$7.00

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