Beef-n-barrel - Olean

Salad, Pasta, American

Beef Barrell has garnered a reputation as a beloved local eatery, celebrated for its family-friendly atmosphere and a menu boasting roast beef sandwiches on “wick.” While some patrons rave about the delicious food and attentive service, others express disappointment over recent quality declines and lukewarm dishes. Many reviews mention inconsistencies in meat flavor and portion sizes, alongside issues with service speed and attentiveness. Despite mixed experiences, the restaurant's inviting ambiance and previously high standards leave some hopeful for improvements. Ultimately, while many still cherish their visits, expectations may need to be tempered for newcomers.

Last update: 11.12.2025 from: Cody

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★ 4.4 / 5 from 12616 reviews

Was Denis Jones at Beef-n-barrel a mag?
The Beef n' Barrel is always consistently great food, great service, and has a clean, homey atmosphere. One of the most popular local spots in Olean, best drinks in town, scratch-baked bread and rolls, beef carving stations in every room. Fast lunch service, and hosts are friendly and welcoming. Desserts to die for, great place to celebrate special occasions. Sadly, no vegan or vegetarian options, but this place has... View all feedback.

What Anderson Koepp dislikes about Beef-n-barrel:
Went in for an early dinner at 4 pm. We were given the lunch menu. There was a lunch special for an open faced prime rib sandwich, which my boyfriend ordered. The waitress told us that this item had sold out for lunch but offered he could order the prime rib off the dinner menu for nearly 30$. He declined. We ended up with hot roast beef sandwiches which were Luke warm. Pretty disappointed. Drinks were very tasty. To... View all feedback.

Barlas 14.07.2022 - 08:53

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

The beef brisket melts in your mouth. I would make the 2-hour drive there again. The atmosphere inside is also very pleasant.

Denis 14.07.2022 - 08:53

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I went there with another couple today. I had the rubs and both had a Sirloin steak. the server was not friendly or accommodating. the interieur is well kept and the decor was beautiful. but our food wasn't so great. both sirloins were tiny and very thin and cooked over. my rub was dried and the brot was so hard that the skin is taken from the dach of my mouth. my drink had gone about half through my meal, but not to find a server. I've been there since I was a child, and every time I go to the food quality, it's worse. I'm at the point that I don't feel excited to go there anymore. Maybe it's time to go to other places. then when I left, I was hit at the back door with a person who wanted me to give her money. that's not what you want to deal with after lunch. I'm sorry, I'm not back soon.

Milford 14.07.2022 - 08:53

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

I have dined at this restaurant twice and I have to say, I do not understand the positive reviews. The food is bland, the service is below average, and the restaurant itself is quite dirty. Both times I tried to order their signature dishes, but they were sold out on a Saturday night at 6:00 pm? I ended up settling for the roast beef and filet mignon. Both dishes were bland and tough, and the filet mignon was overcooked, especially for a premium cut. I am not a picky eater, but I believe the hype surrounding this place is from people with unsophisticated palates.

Cody 29.09.2024 - 08:23

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Call and they have no beef when they have “beef” in their name.

Rose 29.09.2024 - 08:23

★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Love this place! Must go when in OLEAN NY!!

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Salads

Chef's Julienne
$11.7

The Beef'n
$11.2

Monte Cristo Julienne
$13.6

Roast Beef Beefeater's Julienne
$11.2
Beef Bar

Roast Beef On Kummelwick
$16.4

Roast Beef On Kummelwick Special
$18.8