The Rock N Barrel Bar is less than two months old, but you would think it's been there all along. I've opened up restaurants, and I've worked 30 years in the restaurant, bar and catering biz, I can give my word of endorsement that what...
Read MoreThe Rock N Barrel Bar is less than two months old, but you would think it's been there all along. I've opened up restaurants, and I've worked 30 years in the restaurant, bar and catering biz, I can give my word of endorsement that what they have given to Sarasota and Bradenton is a 6 night a week top notch music 0 this is no dive bar. The wooden floors, and bars (2.. nice touch), stage and industrial concert venue ceiling rack systems hold lights, speakers and decor. All done just right to promote the area music scene like no other venue on the tamiami trail. The stage is refreshingly placed in the middle and 2 bars and at either end of the open concept of a concert room. Out back they have a huge tent set up with lighting, big square tables and chairs, and of course the feature outside is a full size kitchen in a box truck. This is their kitchen and it functions just like other trucks you see in the city or festivals. Except the food is way better and the wait staff take your order and serve you when they get buzzed by the trucks 2 man team. I had the 19 piece wings tonight. Wings review.. you can tell they aren't frozen. No breaks or spots. No pink. Perfectly cooked crispy even after sauce. Ask for either BC or Ranch, and so as not to waste and keep price down you should request celery or carrots. Quality of the wings was 10/10. Cravable.
They are perfecting ..Signature cocktails, made to order fresh menu, classic and contemporary beers, the best vibe for music. This is all due to a husband and wife ownership team, great bartenders, wait staff, the kitchen truck guys, and the gentleman working the valet parking lot. Pull your car right up to the front door.
I know how hard it is to open a restaurant in this country. And I know what a well-run opening looks like and I know what it looks like when people know what they're doing in this business. And that is Rock N Barrel.
Side note.... Bartenders, wait staff, both owners, kitchen guys and valet guy ALL.... Said hello to me.
(I had a couple of really bad days. I had to fly two nigjjjht fights with stops, so I could be there for my fathers funeral) Thank you everyone for cheering me up.
I see nothing but success for this business. With the development of the route 41 business area... It's only going to get better from here.
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