J.S. Barnett's Whiskey House & Restaurant

Got a reservation just in case it was busy on a Saturday night. Heard it was a great upscale place. Was very casual. Server came by twice. My glass was broken around the rim, cut my lip. When the server was asked for recommendations she recommended salads and burgers over the steak so we ordered burgers. Very subpar. Bun was dense, not toasted. Underwhelming Salad. My drink was $13 for around 4 oz of lemonade and gin. 2 burgers, a Guinness, and that drink… $84 and I tipped so $100. For 2 subpar burgers and a couple of drinks. The whole dinner took 2 hours because food and check took so long. Drinks weren’t ordered until 25 minutes after arrival and seating. Very disappointed. Honestly, I shouldn’t have tipped. It was that bad.

Got a reservation just in case it was busy on a Saturday night. Heard it was a great upscale place. Was very casual. Server came by twice. My glass was broken around the rim, cut my lip. When the server was asked for recommendations she recommended salads and burgers over the steak so we ordered burgers. Very subpar. Bun was dense, not toasted. Underwhelming Salad. My drink was $13 for around 4 oz of lemonade and gin. 2 burgers, a Guinness, and that drink… $84 and I tipped so $100. For 2 subpar burgers and a couple of drinks. The whole dinner took 2 hours because food and check took so long. Drinks weren’t ordered until 25 minutes after arrival and seating. Very disappointed. Honestly, I shouldn’t have tipped. It was that bad.

Discovered a hidden gem of a whiskey bar! Their selection is mind-boggling, even for a seasoned whiskey drinker. Not knowing where to start, I trusted the bartender's expert eye to curate a flight of whiskies tailored to my preferences. While I sipped my flight, we enjoyed a plate of delectable deviled eggs. My wife opted for a refreshing Hendricks and tonic with a cucumber garnish. Later, we stepped outside to the smoking area, cigar in hand, and continued our evening with an Old Fashioned. Impressively, we were allowed to take our drinks outside before settling the bill, a gesture that speaks volumes about the establishment's trust in its patrons. I wholeheartedly recommend this place for whiskey enthusiasts and anyone seeking a unique and enjoyable drinking experience.

Discovered a hidden gem of a whiskey bar! Their selection is mind-boggling, even for a seasoned whiskey drinker. Not knowing where to start, I trusted the bartender's expert eye to curate a flight of whiskies tailored to my preferences. While I sipped my flight, we enjoyed a plate of delectable deviled eggs. My wife opted for a refreshing Hendricks and tonic with a cucumber garnish. Later, we stepped outside to the smoking area, cigar in hand, and continued our evening with an Old Fashioned. Impressively, we were allowed to take our drinks outside before settling the bill, a gesture that speaks volumes about the establishment's trust in its patrons. I wholeheartedly recommend this place for whiskey enthusiasts and anyone seeking a unique and enjoyable drinking experience.

We were looking for a good brunch place in town and this place came up and man, it was a great choice! The place was welcoming and fun to come into and the staff was on point! We immediately were greeted with nice menus and able to give our drink order. There was even a whiskey event going on that sounded so fun! All of the food options looked so good, I will have to be back to try all the options for sure! The food was amazing and the atmosphere was great! We also saw that they have live concerts and food trucks so we will definitely be back to try all the things! Desi, the manager, came over and introduced herself and told us about all the things to do and was amazing. I would highly recommend coming and trying this place for brunch, drinks or whatever else you want to have!

We were looking for a good brunch place in town and this place came up and man, it was a great choice! The place was welcoming and fun to come into and the staff was on point! We immediately were greeted with nice menus and able to give our drink order. There was even a whiskey event going on that sounded so fun! All of the food options looked so good, I will have to be back to try all the options for sure! The food was amazing and the atmosphere was great! We also saw that they have live concerts and food trucks so we will definitely be back to try all the things! Desi, the manager, came over and introduced herself and told us about all the things to do and was amazing. I would highly recommend coming and trying this place for brunch, drinks or whatever else you want to have!

Visited Waco and saw the selection of bourbons and whiskeys this place had and told my wife we had to try it. Selection was impressive! Ordered my favorite bourbon and the waiter brought me a book with something like 1,200 varieties they had. Couple sitting at the table beside us seemed to be enjoying their food, so the anticipation grew. Waited. Waited. Asked about our drinks. Waited. Probably 15 minutes to get the drink and the place wasn’t half full. Food was ok at best. Ordered a burger and it was not hot, and the waiter was hard to find. Probably would not post a bad review from my one experience, until the couple beside us jumped up because there were bugs on their table. Roaches, but they just called them water bugs and when I mentioned it to the waiter, his response was “extra protein I guess”. This place seemed to have an awesome atmosphere and could be a cool place, but I was very disappointed.

Visited Waco and saw the selection of bourbons and whiskeys this place had and told my wife we had to try it. Selection was impressive! Ordered my favorite bourbon and the waiter brought me a book with something like 1,200 varieties they had. Couple sitting at the table beside us seemed to be enjoying their food, so the anticipation grew. Waited. Waited. Asked about our drinks. Waited. Probably 15 minutes to get the drink and the place wasn’t half full. Food was ok at best. Ordered a burger and it was not hot, and the waiter was hard to find. Probably would not post a bad review from my one experience, until the couple beside us jumped up because there were bugs on their table. Roaches, but they just called them water bugs and when I mentioned it to the waiter, his response was “extra protein I guess”. This place seemed to have an awesome atmosphere and could be a cool place, but I was very disappointed.

Thanks to Cody and Dezeray we loved our Brunch experience at Barnett's Whiskey House. Upon arrival we asked for water with LOTS of lemon while we decided what to order. Within a minute, we had our waters and a glass full of lemon wedges. Now that's service! Each of our party of three had a cocktail with her entree. A Cosmopolitan and Cobb Salad A Mimosa and the BLT Sandwich A Bloody Mary and the Crab Cake Benedict But there's so much more to choose from! Everything was delicious!!! We will be going back for Brunch!!!

Thanks to Cody and Dezeray we loved our Brunch experience at Barnett's Whiskey House. Upon arrival we asked for water with LOTS of lemon while we decided what to order. Within a minute, we had our waters and a glass full of lemon wedges. Now that's service! Each of our party of three had a cocktail with her entree. A Cosmopolitan and Cobb Salad A Mimosa and the BLT Sandwich A Bloody Mary and the Crab Cake Benedict But there's so much more to choose from! Everything was delicious!!! We will be going back for Brunch!!!