Byrd And Barrel

Byrd & Barrel is one of my "happy places". When the mood strikes for delicious fried chicken, the Byrd is our regular go-to spot - and we're never disappointed. The savory beignets are a yummy, fluffy treat. Try the light and dark Nugz with Byrd sauce and the peppadew aioli. And please, do yourself a favor and order the J.I.T.B. tacos - they're seriously special. Amazing eats, a nice selection of beer and rotating cocktails, friendly service and a chill atmosphere make this one of my favorite places in STL.

Friendly service, good food! This is a small place so thankfully we got there at a time it wasn’t busy. There is a drive thru area so that is a good option. I got the poboy and my husband got the Nashville sandwich. We got the poutine app as well. Both of our sandwiches were delicious. He said it wasn’t that spicy, but it had very good seasoning. The Byrd sauce is kind of a take on buffalo sauce and is good. Next time I would get an order of nugs as my side and skip fries or the poutine.

This place is incredible! The fried chicken nugz are the star of the show, but they also have a menu full of amazing side dishes ranging from veggies to poutine to sweets. What I love most is that the chicken is so flavorful and juicy that it can stand alone, but they do have a variety of sauces to choose from. Everything comes in large portions, so expect to get what you pay for. Service is extremely fast whether dining in or going through the drive-through. They do also have a drink menu (which includes the undisputed best Bloody Mary in St. Louis) if you choose to go that route. All-around, Byrd and Barrell is a huge token that shouldn't be overlooked!

My husband and I came here because one of our friends in Texas recommended it because he went to college with the owner. We thought it was just going to be a decent meal, we were wrong. It was awesome! Best chicken we have had, our waiter was awesome and the beer selection was good. Can’t wait to come back.

I was in the area for business, so I decided to stop in at Byrd & Barrel for the first time. It was worth it. I ordered more food than I could eat at lunch, so I could try two different items. The South Side Poutine with Mushroom Gravy and the white meat Nugs with Byrd Sauce and BBQ Sauce. The chicken Nugs were hot and juicy with a nice light breading. Very tasty. The Poutine with homemade tater tots was very good, and the mushroom gravy was flavorful. They make their sauces, and the two dipping sauces I chose were well done. I tried the 3 (small bottle) hot sauces, and they were also delicious. My server was polite, informative and efficient. He always made sure my water glass was full and checked on me as I ate. They have a large selection of canned beer available. I took the leftovers home to reheat later on. I will return and recommend Byrd & Barrel for everyone. Located on Jefferson Street just south of Cherokee Street in STL.

Outdoor seating available (city noise and traffic since it's off Jefferson), staff is nice, nugs are not what you would typically expect (and they have a dark meat option). The Nashville hot sandwich was good but a little greasy and def on spicier side, fried pickles weren't crispy but good seasoning and chip style. The boozy rosemary lemonade was great but I did have them sub out rosemary since normally the herb tastes like soap to me. But over all good experience and would come back.

I really enjoyed this restaurant. We sat outside for a casual business lunch on the patio. The food was creative and delicious. They have a drive thru window. The seating inside is limited. Service was friendly and prompt. They have a great beer list, including local craft favorites. Looking forward to my next visit.

Excellent fried chicken and nuggets. They also have great sides such as cauliflower, fried pickles and spiced tots. There's a variety of microbrews available and service is fast. It's a small place so larger groups might have issues getting accommodated, but they do have drive-through service. A new discovery that's quite worthy!