Restaurant Reviews
Where will you dine tonight?
Small Barrels visits fine restaurants all over the globe. Whether they feature world-renowned chefs or local legends, stunning locations or cozy corners, local acclaim or Michelin stars—we spotlight the dining experiences worth finding. Our in-depth meal descriptions and photos are sure to excite your senses—and have you looking forward to your next culinary adventure.

Harumi Sushi and Sake – Phoenix, AZ
Thanks to a last minute decision, we had the great experience of dining at Harumi Sushi and Sake in downtown Phoenix. Our original dinner plan included reservations for Mexican cuisine—then […]

Notch8 Restaurant and Bar – Vancouver, BC
Notch8 Restaurant and Bar is a stylish space located on the main floor of the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver. It’s the hotel’s main restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner. It’s also […]

The Albert – Chicago, IL
We recently dined at The Albert, a lively, contemporary restaurant and bar located on the main floor of the Hotel EMC2 in downtown Chicago. We were staying at the hotel, […]

Joe Fortes Seafood & Chop House – Vancouver, BC
We dined early at the popular Joe Fortes Seafood and Chop House in downtown Vancouver, BC prior to taking in the much-anticipated Pearl Jam concert at Rogers Arena (the first […]

The Capital Grille – Chicago, IL
We capped off a great trip to Chicago this past summer with a wonderful meal at The Capital Grille. An upscale steakhouse near the Magnificent Mile, it was also conveniently […]

Black + Blue – Vancouver, BC
We kicked off the first night of our recent, relatively short three-night stay in Vancouver with a fabulous dinner at Black + Blue, a high-end steakhouse with a modern, downtown […]

Shuckers Oyster Bar – Seattle, WA

Copley’s Restaurant – Palm Springs, CA

Cacao 70 Eatery – Canmore, AB
