Uptown Barrel Room
Cozy wine bar, steaks, burgers, brunch, and vibrant cocktails
Aggregated Reviews
4.5
1.2k reviews
Review Summary
Uptown Barrel Room is a popular downtown Vancouver spot with a welcoming atmosphere, diverse menu, and extensive drinks. It suits casual dining, happy hour, celebrations, and groups.
About 80% praise the food. Steaks (filet mignon) are "superb" and "perfectly cooked." Burgers (Cowboy, Bison, Elk) are "delicious" and "flavorful." Halibut Oscar and brunch items are recommended. Around 10% found some pasta bland or seafood dry.
Service is lauded by over 85% as "amazing," "friendly," and "attentive." Owner Dwayne and GM Jersey are noted for engaging guests. Minor complaints: feeling rushed, occasional slow service (outdoors), happy hour timing issues.
Impressive wine selection and knowledgeable staff are features. Cocktails (Basil Blueberry Cider) are highly rated. The "quaint," "wine-themed" ambiance is appreciated, though some note it can be "loud." Happy hour offers good value. Parking can be busy.
*This Review is an AI summary based on overall user ratings.
4.5
Food
Diverse menu: excellent steaks, burgers, pizza, brunch. Extensive wines, great cocktails. Occasional bland pasta, dry halibut, or poorly prepared steak.
Location
Convenient Main Street location in downtown/Uptown Vancouver, WA. Busy area, street parking sometimes a challenge.
Music
Enjoyable background music.
Service
Exceptional, friendly, attentive staff and owners. Active engagement, great for large parties. Rare instances of being rushed or slow service.
Value for Money
Generally reasonable prices, especially happy hour, good value for quality. Some find prices fancy or happy hour less competitive.
Vibe
Welcoming, wine-themed, energetic atmosphere, sometimes loud; unique upscale dive bar feel. Quieter during early hours, busy on weekends.