Wednesday, January 30, 2013

Oaken Barrel


Oaken Barrel


50 Airport Parkway

Greenwood, IN 46143

(317) 887-2287

 

Website: www.oakenbarrel.com

*excellent mobile site*
Type of Food: American Pub and Brewery

Price: $2.00 - $33.00

Date Potential: First date drinks and appetizers

Dress: Casual

Appetizers: 4/5 stars

Entrée: 3/5 stars

Atmosphere: 4/5 stars

Atmosphere

If you are visiting Oaken Barrel for the first time, keep a watchful eye while driving down Main Street or you may do the same thing I did and drive right past this place. Once you arrive, you will be pleased by the fun set-up of this strip mall that looks like something out of the Old West. Inside, there are separate areas for bar and family dining. I enjoyed this arrangement, as I’m sure families do, because it created a relaxed, casual atmosphere.

 

Service

From the hostess to the wait staff, the service was exceptional. Our waitress, Dominique, had a smile that could make you feel right at home. She was attentive without being overbearing and always got our orders right, even when the first beverage I ordered was not on their menu.

 

Food

The beers were wonderful. I know many people have tried the Razz Wheat beer, which is lovely, but I recommend doing what I was told to do: mix the Razz Wheat with the Oaken Barrel Porter. It mingles the flavor of the Razz Wheat with the full bodied Porter all at once. I also sampled a pint of their IPA, Super Fly, which as a hoppy beer lover I found delicious and an excellent complement to my entrée. We had the Cowboy Caviar for an appetizer; though this dish is simple and has few ingredients, I could have eaten it all night. This mixture of black beans, cream cheese, veggies, and melted cheddar cheese served with tortilla chips is a must-have! For my entrée I ordered the buffalo chicken sandwich. I know that sounds a little anti-climactic, but if you like buffalo chicken as much as I do, you know it’s hard to find a place that makes it correctly. I asked for mine grilled, which can sometimes lead to too little sauce, but my sandwich was excellent. I will say though, the sandwich was overshadowed by the french fries. The fries were steak-cut to provide that soft pillowiness inside, but battered to allow for a nice crunch on the outside to please any fry lover. Overall I don’t think you will go wrong with any dish as long as long as it is paired with fries.

 

Overview

Overall I would go back to Oaken Barrel in a heartbeat, either for dinner or just to get a growler filled for $5 on a Wednesday night. The staff is friendly; the restaurant is fun, clean, and nicely decorated. I would recommend anyone make the drive to check this wonderful brewery out!

 

 

 

 
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