Sweet Tea and Barley

Sweet Tea and Barley reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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   Garry

   Orlando1 review

   4.0

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 3

   Overall very good experience. Table was available on time. Server was pleasant and prompt. Food was overall excellent with one notable exception. The tri-colored cauliflower was beyond chewy and not pleasant at all. Would not get the vegetarian salad based on that although the chef agreed and will hopefully make corrections.
   

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   Jennifer

   Raleigh4 reviews

   5.0

   Dined 7 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The food was excellent, the service was too notch and the drinks were very good. A bit pricey for every week dining but fine for special occasions.
   

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   Dawn

   Richmond1 review

   5.0

   Dined on April 5, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   All around excellent, fun birthday dinner with friends. Food excellent as always, drinks good, teas were delicious, and our server, Brian, was the best!
   

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   Richard

   New York State2 reviews

   4.0

   Dined on April 4, 2025

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   The fried pickles were good but a bit too salty. I had the grain dish with the Jackfruit and few elements of that dish were on the salty side too. But it was a good dish overall. Good waitress and the waiter sat us close to the keyboard player. The music in the lounge starting at 6 added to the ambience of the place. Of course it has a good colonial feel to it. For vegetarians the place had some good options
   

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   Peggy VIP

   Philadelphia21 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on April 1, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   The food and drinks were delicious as usual. We visit every year and always have a good time. We sat at a window table with unusual chairs that were very comfy. Service was great too. The noise level was high due to a family with 2 screaming kids.
   

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   Sara

   Hawaii4 reviews

   3.0

   Dined on March 30, 2025

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 3
   4. Ambience 3

   Our waiter seemed almost disinterested in being there. I asked for recommendations and she didn't seem very enthusiastic about the food. I asked about upgrading my side, she made no attempt to encourage me to do so. The bill came, we sent the credit card, it came back with the wrong bill ($20 more) already having been charged. Had to void that charge and run the correct one. The food was good, but the rest of the experience was sort of odd.
   

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   Dale

   Chicago13 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 18, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great spot for dinner and drinks after walking Colonial Williamsburg. All of our entrees were delicious. Thank you to the chef, our server, and the entire staff. After dinner, we learned the Williamsburg shuttle stops directly in front. Very convenient.
   

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   EvelynS

   Richmond3 reviews

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Great food great service. It was loud! Lots of happy people.
   

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   C. Andrew

   Orlando1 review

   5.0

   Dined on March 16, 2025

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Their food satisfied in every way. Our bellies could not keep up with our tastebuds. Our waitress (cannot remember her name, but she said she was from New York and she has friends who could not pronounce Massachusetts) was also quite kind and personable, making the experience even more enjoyable.
   

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    Veena

    Baltimore7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on March 16, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4

    Dined twice while staying at the lodge. Food was fantastic both times. The service was mixed. First night our server (I think her name was Kris) was truly great. Very knowledgeable about the menu and allergies which put me at ease. Was also good with our son - making sure his food came out early. Had a kids cup ready to go, checked on us frequently. Second time was odd. I think a new server so maybe just getting used to things. The reservations were also limited despite it not seeming busy. I do think the bar was really busy the second night which slowed things down.
    

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