Barrel Back Restaurant

4.4 ( 1586 reviews )
Checking... 11:30 AM - 9:00 PM See Hours
$20–30
4069 M75, Walloon Lake, MI 49796, United States
+1 231-535-6000
At Barrel Back Restaurant, nestled in the scenic Walloon Lake, MI, we celebrate a passion for great food and community. Our story unfolds with a commitment to serving delicious comfort food, from brick oven pizzas to hearty chili, all crafted with fresh ingredients. With an inviting ambiance featuring outdoor seating and live music, it’s the perfect spot for any occasion—be it a romantic dinner or a casual family gathering. We take pride in our extensive drink selection, including craft beers and exquisite cocktails. Join us to build memories over hearty meals and stunning lake views, where every visit is a delightful experience.

Amenities and More

  • Accessibility
    • Has wheelchair-accessible car park
    • Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
    • Has wheelchair-accessible seating
    • Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
  • Service options
    • Has outdoor seating
    • Offers kerbside pickup
    • On-site services available
    • Offers takeaway
    • Serves dine-in
    • No delivery
  • Highlights
    • Has fast service
    • Has fireplace
    • Has great beer selection
    • Serves great cocktails
    • Serves great coffee
    • Serves great dessert
    • Has great wine list
    • Has live music
  • Popular for
    • Popular for breakfast
    • Popular for lunch
    • Popular for dinner
    • Good for solo dining
  • Offerings
    • Serves alcohol
    • Serves beer
    • Serves cocktails
    • Serves coffee
    • Serves comfort food
    • Serves happy-hour drinks
    • Serves happy-hour food
    • Serves healthy options
    • Serves late-night food
    • Serves small plates
    • Serves spirits
    • Serves vegetarian dishes
    • Serves wine
  • Dining options
    • Serves breakfast
    • Serves brunch
    • Serves lunch
    • Serves dinner
    • Serves dessert
    • Has seating
  • Amenities
    • Has bar on site
    • Has toilet
    • Has Wi-Fi
    • Free Wi-Fi
  • Atmosphere
    • Casual
    • Cosy
    • Romantic
    • Trendy
    • Upmarket
  • Crowd
    • Family friendly
    • Good for groups
    • Popular with tourists
  • Planning
    • Usually has a wait
  • Payments
    • Accepts credit cards
    • Accepts debit cards
    • Credit cards
  • Children
    • Good for kids
    • High chairs available
    • Has kids' menu
  • Parking
    • Free of charge street parking
    • Free parking lot
    • Somewhat difficult to find a space

Reviews For Barrel Back Restaurant

Cassie
Apr 25,2025
My server, Christopher, was great; kept checking in on me throughout my time there, kept my water full, and was very kind and easy to talk to! The food was sooo good, I had the chicken Alfredo, and fries it’s a beautiful restaurant all together, keep it up!!!
Beverlyn Salva
Apr 9,2025
Very cool place. First timer there. Greeted by the hostess right away, and we were sat my by the window. The place is really cool, fire place in the middle of the dining room. Christopher was our server, he was very nice, friendly and attentive. He gave us time to think through on the food and drinks. Plus, he was very honest when I had asked him his opinions on the food items. We got Brisket Nachos, Aperol spritz, Brisket Melt, BBQ chix Pizza, and caramel martini. Overall, good food, good drinks, nice place, and wonderful server.
Steve Alspaugh
Mar 13,2025
We were looking for a nice place to have dinner without breaking the bank and Barrel Back was just the ticket. The view of Walloon Lake was beautiful. Our waitress Haley was polite, efficient and friendly. The prices were reasonable but the menu gives you a good variety of options and prices. We opened with the Elote soup which has a nice flavor and was nice way to open the meal. I had the shrimp and grits and it was delicious. My wife had the pasta which was lite and tasted very good. Will go there again the next time we are in the Walloon Lake area.
Jason Mumau
Mar 1,2025
The Barrel Back is one of Northern Michigan's hidden gems on Walloon Lake. A great place for excellent food and tasty drinks with a sizable bar and dining area overlooking the lake. A great place to watch the sunset! Located over top of a unique lake front shop which specializes in outdoor water sports apparel and many unique items related to the lake life. The staff was very personable and friendly. They were knowledgeable of the menu and very accommodating with specific requests! I would truly recommend anything from their menu! I've never been disappointed with any meal here!
Emily Rowerdink
Feb 24,2025
What a great find in this small area. You will not find better views and the food was excellent. Our waitress was super friendly and really helpful with an uneven table. The soft pretzel was incredible and my husband had the brisket chili and said the bite to it was pleasant. Would come back if I was in the area for sure.
Jeff “Michigan Adventures”
Jan 24,2025
One of my favorite up north restaurants. The food is always very good. The dining area was busy and we were told there would be a wait. Ended up sitting at the bar and had excellent service!! Make sure to get the carrot cake even if you have to get it to go! So worth it!!
Allyson Saltzman
Jan 22,2025
This place was amazing. We had the bruchetta for an app and it was amazing! My husband got the brisket and I had the steak fritz. Everything was cooked perfectly and seasoned really well. And the blackberry cobbler was fantastic. Date night was amazing here.
Jason Struve
Jan 20,2025
We stopped in on a Friday night for an early dinner. We sat and were served immediately. Our server Christopher was awesome.. The chocolate martini was on point. We got the Perogi as an appetizer. I was a little disappointed with the bacon and kraut not being inside but still delicious. We got the pasta, chicken bbq pizza and cuban. All were flavorful and hit the spot. The view is to die, for and the ambiance is phenomenal.We will be back when we are in the area.

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