Oak & Barrel 924 North 6th Street, Monticello, IN 47960

"First timer. Please don't let the older reviews keep you from trying this amazing local restaurant. My sister and I went on a Saturday early evening. The appetizer, which was on the specials menu, was pork belly in a steamed bun... easily one of the best appetizers I've ever had. My steak was cooked perfectly (I like mine medium rare). The apple dumpling was also wonderful. Our waiter was wonderful: provided great service without ever being overbearing. If I'm ever in the area again I'll be going again."

"Called them about 20 minutes before closing time on a Friday to see if they were still seating people. They said as long as you're in before we lock the door we'll take care of you. Boy, did they! We were greeted with smiles as we sat at the bar. Our bartender was in great spirits and made it clear there was no rush. She made a great Old Fashion and Coffee Martini. My wife and I split the whole meal. We started with the very tasty and hearty chilli and finished with the 8oz Filet with mashed and brussel sprouts. The steak was cooked to perfection and came out HOT, just the way I like it. Truthfully, it was one of the best steaks I've ever had and I've had steaks from a lot of fine dining establishments. We were full and happy. The staff was very attentive, other servers picking up other servers dishes and all with great personalities which is a testament to the management staff of having a great culture which is a rarity in the F&B business these days. We've been there before and will surely be back again. They set the bar high with this visit though."

"The specials. Focus on the specials, they may not be around. You are supporting the grower, the farmer, the chef, the owner, the staff. Simpler tastes can be found down the street. Enjoy the complex flavors and textures that make up the art of the chef and kitchen’s work. The veggies try to steal the show. The meat would the star of any normal restaurant and is special and premium. However, it is the potato pancake, the braised cabbage, the bourbon and apple and the shoestring onions that make this amazing pork chops stand out beyond a “special.” Value is a ratio of quality and price. This restaurant serves fantastic flavors and quality and mid price. Cocktails a plenty. Best whiskey selection in the county. Beer, several on top or by the bottle. But trust me, stick to the specials. They are extra(beyond)ordinary."

"Having a lovely date night with my husband! Thanks to our wonderful waitress Samantha for the amazing dining experience! Great food and atmosphere!"

"It is a nice place. We were seated in the bar area, the waitress was very friendly and helpful and checked in with us often. We got to meet the general manager, whom was well dressed and very friendly as well and I observed him watching what was going on making sure things were running well and guests were happy. The alligator appetizer was hands down the best out of everything we ordered, it was tender and the jalapeño cream sauce and the bed of BBQ corn the pieces laid on were a nice compliment to it. We also got the ultimate appetizer platter deal, which was alright. My friend got the grouper and he said the fish was very good and the mustard aoili was as well though the rice bed the grouper sat on was bland. I ordered chili and it was really good as well. The portions were quite small and the price was quite high, but they do a lot of local sourcing so that will be more expensive for them therefore making it more expensive for the consumer. I will be back for some more of that delicious alligator at some point!"