Driftwood Cask & Barrel

First, I want to say that the interior was amazing and very clean. That being said...some major disappointments across the board. They didn't have ingredients for two of the 15 or so cocktails on the cocktail menu. Another drink couldn't be made because it is no longer on the menu. They were out of Bacardi, a friend wanted that instead of the cocktail they didn't carry. For the food... everything we had tasted delicious, no doubting that. Now for the bad. Special of the day, Chicken and Dumplings..sold out by 1:30. They were out of redfish, pecans, cranberries and portabello caps ....these items were on or the main part of 20% of the menu. Friday afternoon at 1:30.. that's absolutely unacceptable.

Food is inexpensive! Chicken was dry but had flavor. French fries were so good! Now, WARNING: the veggie burger is not a patty, it is just mushrooms with lettuce on top and a tomato, nothing else... just so you know what you will get if you go for it. They DESPERATELY need to give customers at least a number to put on the table so the person bringing the food knows where to go. Oh, and the music was loud AF! My throat was hurting - literally - from having to talk over the loud music so the person with me could hear me.

We're from Orlando and really had no idea what to expect from downtown Baton Rouge. We picked this place to eat because it had something for everyone (one is a vegetarian, two are simple to please meat eaters, and I favor seafood). We dined there around 3pm on a Tuesday so it wasn't too busy. The music was nice to listen to and the restaurant was styled in rustic industrial with a big Louisiana mural on the back wall. It looked like they had a lot of beers on tap but we didn't order anything. Neily was our bartender/server and she was very nice, welcoming, and attentive even though she was the only one on the floor. My boyfriend and friend both had the DCB burgers which they said were juicy, flavorful, and filling. My vegetarian friend had the veggie burger which was basically a mushroom burger with the traditional burger set up and she said it was a great burger since she loves mushrooms. I had the smoked shrimp roll which was delicious! I don't usually get stuff like that back home. Both couples got a large steak fries bowl to share and there was a lot of fries! The fries were extra though but the portion size definitely outweighed the price ($2.50 for small or $5 for large). After we were finished we talked about how good the food was. Overall everything was delicious and Neily took great care of us! If you're looking for a spot to have some good lunch Driftwood is your place. :)

New place in downtown. They have a good variety of beer on tap and well drinks. I tried the American Porter they have, amazing, a must If you like dark beer. When I visited they didn't have table service nor food, I have the sense this is because they just opened. The place is big, clean bathrooms, DJ, not too loud so you can talk, it probably becomes louder after 10. Prices are on the average side, the porter was around $6 and the bartenders are very friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The atmosphere is like a modern casual pub to go after work. I will definitely coming back! - and I will update my review after my second visit. So, still no kitchen and my favorite beer isn't listed anymore. Still an amazing beer selection but gotta took one star since no food service. Update: Owner replied, kitchen closes after 10. Put that star back.

Went there for a drink before dinner. I don't drink alcohol and so while my friends ordered alcohol I ordered a virgin drink. This did not sit well with the bartender ( maybe he thought I wouldn't tip well). Either way he did not serve me a drink. I was not rude or impolite. Clearly they don't want people who don't drink alcohol in their establishment.