You’ll Want To Eat Every Meal Of The Day At This New Diner Near Cincinnati
When a new restaurant opens, it always generates a little excitement, anticipation, and hope that it turns out to be a real gem. Luckily, a new diner-type destination in West Chester has been open for a few months and seems to more than meet the high expectations. The Wooden Barrel serves mouthwatering comfort food and you’ll want to visit multiple times a day to try something different for each meal.
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Open since February, The Wooden Barrel has quickly become a local favorite and a comfortable spot for a great meal.
The restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and the menu is so diverse and thorough that you really have no excuse not to visit over and over again.
The interior of the restaurant has a classic diner feel and is the perfect place to relax with friends and family.
Service is fast and friendly, and on the rare occasion that an issue arises, they are quick and eager to make it right. In these few short months they have received many high ratings and warm recommendations.
There is also a charming patio if you'd like to eat outside.
There's nothing flashy about The Wooden Barrel, but that is part of the appeal. It has that charming, lived-in, and welcoming feel to it, as if it's been here forever.
Breakfast is a highlight of the menu and (thankfully) it is served all day!
The breakfast menu has everything from french toast to a tasty breakfast bowl that includes a little of everything. They also now serve goetta, so you know they are just meant to be here in Cincinnati.
The rest of the menu is just as mouthwatering with a variety of appetizers, sandwiches, salads, burgers, and dinner specials.
If you need a few recommendations, try the fried pickles or Buck-eye pretzel bites as an appetizer. For lunch, the reuben is a must-try. And for dinner, be sure to ask about the daily special, but the battered fish is also delicious.
The Wooden Barrel has every single feature necessary to make it an instant classic and local favorite.
The welcoming service makes you feel right at home and everything on the menu - from breakfast to after dinner drinks - is worth trying. In fact, you may just want to spend an entire day sampling everything this new hidden gem near Cincinnati offers!
The Wooden Barrel is already a hit with locals and should definitely be added to your list the next time you’re in the area. Have you tried this new classic yet? Share your thoughts with us in the comments!
The Wooden Barrel is located at 9303 Cincinnati Columbus Road West Chester Township, OH 45069. For more information, follow along with them on Facebook here.
And for more favorite restaurants throughout Cincinnati, check out our recent article here.
A Cincinnati native who has lived in Kentucky for over 10 years, Andrea's heart belongs both in the Queen City and the Bluegrass State. After earning an education degree and working in that field for a number of years, Andrea began to pursue her passion for writing over 6 years ago. Since then she has written for a number of print and online publications, as well as published a children's book.
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