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Barrel House Tavern

4.5
4.5
922 Reviews
$31 to $50
Californian
Barrel House offers a unique farm to table experience in downtown Sausalito which celebrates local seasonal ingredients and sustainability in a beautiful setting.

Barrel House focuses on letting the ingredients shine. To this end, Barrel House supports local farmers and organic practices due to their amazing quality as well as being harvested at their peak of ripeness.

Barrel House will feature barrel aged and classic cocktails. Its wine menu highlights California winemakers. Barrel House will have rotating local micro brews on tap as well as wines on tap. Additionally, we will be hand crafting our own sodas with seasonal fruits.
Barrel House features furniture and woodwork that was handcrafted using reclaimed black walnut and curly maple trees. Every seat in the Barrel House has sweeping views of the Bay and an outdoor deck that sits right over the water.

***Please note: Pets are not allowed in the dining room or patio.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Comfort Food

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (415) 729-9593

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive chef

    Maicky Velasquez

  • Private party facilities

    Our restaurant is a perfect location for all occasions!

  • Private party contact

    our Private Event Coordinator: (844) 430-4649

  • Neighborhood

    Sausalito

  • Cross street

    Princess St

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

What 922 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.5Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Marin

    Best Overall

  • Marin

    Best Service

  • Marin

    Best Ambiance

  • Marin

    Great for scenic views

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  1. AmyG

    Washington DC

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food. Great atmosphere and service. Wonderful cocktails. Awesome!
  2. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Birthday! Had an amazing experience with my girlfriend! Iconic views and cannot beat the food!
  3. Clouds

    London

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food - had the half crab with pasta and it was superb. We were looked after really well and managed to get a table outside with just the right amount of sunshine, looking out onto san Fran. Would definitely recommend.
  4. MichaelC

    San Francisco

    7 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall3food4service5ambience5
    Beware of the In-House Barrel Aged drinks. One would think that these would be a notch above the standard Old Fashioned or Manhattan. It is quite opposite in this case. The Barrel Aged OF was very sub-par. Visually, it looked closer to a reposado Tequila.  It's not the color of any Bourbon I've ever drank, plus, this has some maple syrup in it and some time in the barrel? Both of those would add a touch more color.  I went to the bar to get specifics. The spirit they're using is one I've never heard of and it says "blended whiskey" (not bourbon or rye) AND it says "with natural flavors". WTF??  An embarrassment of a drink, especially in a place with an impressive array of selections behind the bar.  The name itself makes one think they actually care about their handcrafted, Barrel Aged cocktails. Obviously not.  Beyond that, the wide selections they offer on the spirits + wine lists are high quality.  The food was enjoyable. Service is excellent. Views were fantastic.  
  5. Peter

    San Francisco

    61 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    61 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I am local and I love coming here again and again. I also appreciate when the staff acknowledges us locals that keep the business going on the less busy tourist times.
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Orange County

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food4service4ambience4
    A bit pricey for impromptu dinners that are not a special occasion but service was great and food was good and loved our table!!!
  7. Scott

    San Francisco

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on March 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    What an excellent early dinner, and Javier was wonderful! Food was rich, fresh, and nicely crafted. Drinks were tasty (esp. the hot chocolate with the vanilla-y rum).
  8. HelenD

    Sacramento

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very great service and the food was delicious. Will be coming back.
  9. CindyS

    Sacramento

    17 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Food and drinks were good. Our waiter didn’t seem to know answers to our questions. Maybe he was new.
  10. TomTreat2

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Celebrating my birthday at Barrel House with another couple was sweet! Window seat overlooking the bay and the city. The whole crab was awesome and we shared as an appetizer. Service excellent. All were happy and satisfied!
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was delicious and the servers were friendly. Perfect weather and a table by the window helped
  12. MichaelAaaaaayo

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Server Javier was amazing and I forgot the hosts name but he was great too. We went on Friday 3/3 around 5pm. Food was lovely
  13. ZacharyW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    Amazing food & Ambiance! I would definitely recommend to others. A +++!!
  14. JanessaC

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    This place is perfect for a date night, we went for an anniversary dinner and our server went above and beyond. She was super friendly and gave great recommendations. We started with the Tuna Tartare Tacos which were delicious. My steak unfortunately was overcooked and very bland, my wife got the short rib entree, and they were excellent. I would definitely go again just for the ambiance but I would probably skip the steak.
  15. Tweed

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    2.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    We got our appetizer in a timely manner, but our main courses which were a salad and a soup took over an hour to be served. Our waiter kept checking but they did not come. I know it was a holiday and busy, but clearly the restaurant is not prepared to handle a crowd. I live in Sausalito and was very disappointed
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    13 reviews

    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was great, very liked seafood towel, and epic risotto with lobster-wow! Especially would love to mention our waiter Andrea, she was incredibly sweet! Her professionalism was at the level of Michelin restaurants (unfortunately which can't be said about the hostess (blonde lady) anyway it was a nice time, we'll be back soon!
  17. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Loved Barrel House, great views and ambiance, will be back for sure!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Really good cocktails and seafood. Staff is friendly and attentive. View is outstanding.
  19. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Valentines Day
  20. JulieM

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    Since the last time we visited we found the price for everything had increased, a lot. I found it a bit off putting to pay these kinds of prices and not even be given cloth napkins. The food was good, but we had trouble thinking it was worth it.
  21. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 23, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Always a lovely experience, delicious food and great cocktail. The view is gorgeous! Highly recommend!
  22. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great! Oysters were fresh, and the service was excellent.
  23. CynS

    San Francisco

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    Expensive for the very small portions. Service is ok but slow. Took 20 minutes and asking twice for a cheesecake to appear.
  24. VKMarin

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall4food3service2ambience5
    We came here for my birthday lunch on New Year's Day. The views are gorgeous and the space was lovely. Our server was very nice, but she was totally slammed, so we found ourselves waiting a long time for things we needed. I don't mind at all spending money for a nice meal out, but we felt this place was totally overpriced. $18 for an appetizer of five wings I think is totally crazy. So for a table of four, each person gets one wing and one person gets a second one. My martini was $19-something and was literally 3 or 4 sips. It was tiny. The overall experience was nice because it was a beautiful day, but we felt a bit gouged for food that was good but not great and especially not for what it cost. I would recommend this place for views and maybe a drink.
  25. TastyEats

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall2food1service2ambience5
    The ambiance of this place is absolutely lovely: curved grand staircase, formal waiters' attire, beautiful windowed view of the Bay, firelight, and wood tables. However, for the pricing of this place, I expected much better quality or quantity of food. We ordered the seafood tower, filet mignon, and scallops. The seafood tower was sadly small. The shrimp were large enough, but the ceviche was not properly cooked in the acid and the pieces I got had the bloodline and were both raw (had not sat in the acid long enough) and nauseatingly fishy. Bloodline in ceviche is a beginner's mistake, which surprised me given the expected caliber of the restaurant. The lobster was pleasantly already removed from the shell, however was also extremely fishy in flavor, and cold; sadly some of the worst lobster I've ever had. The clams tasted delicious, cooked with onion, but were sadly tiny. The oysters were good, not great. My partner thought the filet mignon was not that tasty or interesting. My scallops were well seared, but I don't even remember what the accompaniments were because they were so bland. I glanced around at others' dishes and was thankful at least I did not order my alternate dish, the branzino; it looked small and unappetizing with head and tail still on. For a bottom-line tab of several hundred dollars, we were really expecting a lot better. Also, the waiter accidentally overbilled us on the wrong wine which we thankfully noticed. Overall, the venue was worthy of a New Year's, but almost everything else was super disappointing. We actually went out again the next day to a much tastier and way more affordable sushi restaurant just so that we could start the new year with good food.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Christian was our server for the early dinner. It was a special celebration for two of us. We got a ocean view table. Christian was friendly and promptly helped us with our asks. Food, service, and ambiance were all great for the occasion. Recommend to come back again.
  27. Chris

    San Francisco

    57 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    57 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    We had a really nice time at Barrel House. It has a diner feel with a good view of the water. My beer and burger were exactly what I wanted.
  28. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Delicious food, great atmosphere! Hidden Jem! Will be back for sure
  29. CaroLine

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service. I thought that it would just be a typical over-priced tourist trap with its main redeeming quality to be its view and location in town. However, my entire party was surprised at the quality of the food. We had the clam chowder, which was flavorful and hearty. It wasn’t the typical creamy chowder, more brothy but absolutely delicious. We also had the salmon, snapper sandwich and whole crab. Everyone enjoyed their dishes. The bread that came with the crab was out of this world yummy! It wasn’t cheap but for the quality of the food and the attentive service, we thought it was a good value. We’ll probably come back for the calm chowder alone.
  30. OlleP

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2022

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Great food with amazing views at my favorite place in Sausalito. The mushroom ravioli is outstanding. On a warm day the terrace is the way to go, just watch out for those bold seagulls trying to steal your grub
  31. Riddhi

    Los Angeles

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 24, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The view and food were both amazing, there are a lot of vegetarian options
  32. USSMidway

    San Francisco

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tables are a nice size we could have sharing plates and not run out of room. Hostess was amazing and helped me get the table we preferred. Will come again I am sure.
  33. Peter

    San Francisco

    61 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    61 reviews

    Dined on December 9, 2022

    overall4food3service4ambience5
    Sitting on the patio can't be beaten. Food is OK/good but that's not why I go there. Service is usually friendly and good.
  34. JenniferS

    San Francisco

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 5, 2022

    overall3food2service3ambience3
    Service was good, food was fair. View is pretty. Probably wouldn't go back.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Took a ferry from SF, somehow beat the crowds and sat at the best table just in time for sunset… not to mention the food was spectacular.
  36. Raprize

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    No issue for reservations and provide nice services. They offered great seat areas as I requested for. Overall very nice experience
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Sacramento

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on November 27, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Drinks, calamari, linguine with clams, and the BRONZINO were amazing! Hubby and I came here during Thanksgiving weekend.
  38. Nickname

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Worth the cost. What a view, and the food was nothing if not exceptional.
  39. ChristianB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 19, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We got seated right away and the service is superb.
  40. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on November 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fabulous venue - sat outdoors overlooking the bay with views of SF, Oakland in the far distance, and surrounding Sausalito. The menu has many enticing dishes as well as the specials. Service was great, as our server was prompt when needed. I highly recommend BHT whenever you are in Sausalito as you won’t be disappointed. They also have indoor seating with views.

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Barrel House Tavern offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (415) 729-9593.

Barrel House Tavern is rated 4.5 stars by 922 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 27 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Barrel House Tavern

660 Bridgeway, 2nd Floor, Sausalito, CA 94965

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street

    Princess St

  • Neighborhood

    Sausalito

  • Hours of operation

    Mon, Wed, Thu 12:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–9:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–8:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Californian, Comfort Food

  • Dining style

    Casual Dining

  • Dress code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking details

    Public Lot

  • Payment options

    AMEX, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive chef

    Maicky Velasquez

  • Additional

    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, View, Wine

  • Phone number

    (415) 729-9593

  • Private party facilities

    Our restaurant is a perfect location for all occasions!

  • Private party contact

    our Private Event Coordinator: (844) 430-4649

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