The Barrel Room Carmel Valley

So fantastic. The short ribs were amazing... the sea bass was delicious. You must get the bacon wrapped blue cheese stuffed dates... to die for. The staff is enjoyable... knowledgeable about wine and wine pairing. I had their CASH coffee stout on draught and it's a really really nice beer. This place makes you feel like you're eating at a Micheline star restaurant but with local flair. We plan to go back often.

Great spot with many large tables available for bigger groups. So many wine options! The menu can be a bit intimidating, but the servers are very friendly and helpful. Tasty appetizers, I especially liked the Arancini. My pizza was delicious, with a great crust. Very nice decor. Overall a great spot to hang out with friends and enjoy nice wine and food!

We ordered the pastrami sandwich and the chicken panini. Both were great. Chicken was thick and tasty and the vegetables inside the sandwich were tasty too. The pastrami was lightly burnt around the herbs and spices edges just how we like it. Service seemed on par with a nice upscale steak restaurant (good thing) and decent selection of beer and wine (though we did not have any alcohol this time). The menu was priced according to a nicer lunch experience, so it's not the bang for your buck, but being able to have garlic fries instead of regular with no extra cost is a positive tick in the column. We will have to come back for a glass of something!

Food is excellent. Wine and beer selection is great. Noisy patio for brunch so avoid (sit inside). Service is first rate. Go next door and visit Brian at Mason Ale Works.

Good spot, close to many neighborhoods and offices. Great service and food. I'm big fan of the one in Rancho Bernardo. This one is even better with seating, ambiance and service. Good appetizers menu and short rib is the best!