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The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ) Reviews List

The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ)

The Q Restaurant & Bar is a new casual restaurant serving a well rounded selection of American fare, featuring Memphis style barbeque. We celebrate Barbeque as part of our American Heritage along with Fresh Fish, Grass-Fed Beef and Whole Roasted Vinegar Chicken and on Sunday's our famous Fried Chicken Day. We provide the distinctive choice of dining in modern surroundings while enjoying classic American dishes inspired by a devotion to quality and value. Our sourcing is focused on local, sustainable and organic product from the Napa Valley and the bounty of California. The space is young and fresh featuring black and white photography: 'The People and Places of Napa', beautiful oak details, excellent acoustics and an inviting marble bar. Timeless design by Stephen Brady evokes a social evening at home. Warm and attentive service accompany music with spirit and soul while you enjoy American Heritage cooking by Executive Chef Randy Lewis. Outdoor dining is available on our patio.
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40 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
4.2 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5
(40 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 40 reviews
5 stars
(16)
4 stars
(17)
3 stars
(7)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
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Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Ambiance 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
Noise Level
2.5 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • fit for foodies(23)
  • neighborhood gem(23)
  • great for outdoor dining(16)
  • great for lunch(11)
  • kid-friendly(9)
  • good for groups(8)
The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ) Reviews List
Review 1 for The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ)
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Absolutely delicious!

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Dined on 7/14/2012
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food is alway fresh and delicious. Service is fast and super friendly. Can't go wrong here!"
Dined on 7/14/2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, great for lunch
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Review 2 for The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ)
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

We did not try any of the

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
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3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We did not try any of the BBQ dishes and cannot comment."
Dined on 04/12/2013
 2006
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Review 3 for The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ)
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Everyone was very attentive

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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5 / 5
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Energetic
Energetic
"Everyone was very attentive to our table. All plates were cleared quickly when done. Awesome service! My kids had a great time and really loved the coloring supplies and food."
Dined on 04/13/2013
 2013
Special Features: kid-friendly, romantic, special occasion
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Review 4 for The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ)
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Gracias!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Delicious Havana Night! Santos Perdidos were amazing and the mojitos were perfect. Thank you Q!"
Dined on 03/29/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion
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Review 5 for The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ)
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Overall it was good despite

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Overall it was good despite waiting an hour to get our food. They probably forgot the order."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2002
Special Features: kid-friendly
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Review 6 for The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ)
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great music(80-90s R&B)and

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
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4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great music(80-90s R&B)and amazing food!"
Dined on 03/25/2013
 2009
Special Features: good for groups, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ)
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Must do when in napa

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Best service ..great drinks..outstanding!!"
Dined on 03/25/2013
 2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 8 for The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ)
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was fantastic, service

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5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Food was fantastic, service was attentive. We had a large party (8 people) and they had no issue taking care of us, though the space is somewhat limited. It was a lively crowd... and a little noisy for our party. But on any other night but Saturday, I bet it's great for groups. Much enjoyed."
Dined on 03/23/2013
 2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 9 for The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ)
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Dinner was delicious, an evening

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Dinner was delicious, an evening dining outside romantic, Lizzy our server fantastic! Thank you Matthew and everyone for making a great date night for us."
Dined on 03/16/2013
 2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ)
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Q is off the hook!

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We love Q... The staff is fantastic and the food "to die for"... Always love the fried chicken (like no other fired chicken you will have). This is one of our favorite restaurants... Try it as it is a can't miss.
CT
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Dined on 03/11/2013
 2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 11 for The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ)
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

waiter from heaven

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
"Best customer service I have ever received bar none. everyone in or group of six loved their food. mine was just ok. the waiter bent over backwards to please me. then they took the meal off the bill even though I did not complain. now that's great service."
Dined on 03/09/2013
 2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 12 for The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ)
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great BBQ and other southern

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Great BBQ and other southern dishes."
Dined on 02/12/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 13 for The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ)
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

A little on the pricey side

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"A little on the pricey side but the food was good and the service was great. We wouldn't go all the time but it was fun got a special occasion."
Dined on 02/22/2013
 2010
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Review 14 for The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ)
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Food was excellent. Enclosed

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was excellent. Enclosed patio area was warm and comfortable."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 15 for The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ)
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Sunday Fried Chicken!

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Sunday night fried chicken and the best collard greens ever! Kitchen was slow preparing orders and we waited more than half an hour after our salad, then one dinner came completely wrong and had to be redone. Prices are moderate for Napa, food is good, imperfections can be overlooked, worth a return visit on perhaps a normal night. Noise level and crowded seating area were more bothersome than the food."
Dined on 02/17/2013
 2005
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 16 for The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ)
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service was a little slow,

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Service was a little slow, but the place was busy so perhaps understandable."
Dined on 01/31/2013
 2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 17 for The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ)
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

We have noticed that the food

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"We have noticed that the food is uneven, which is so disappointing. We love the space and the music, and the service has improved with the new owners. Perhaps our latest dining experience reflected a bad night. We always have to order the wedge which is a single order generally split on 2 plates, but this last visit it was not split and there was not enough dressing or bacon, it was bland. The fish and chips had too much breading on the fish. The biscuits on the special were perfectly flaky and delicious, and if the ham that was tucked inside was not cold and there was more jam they would have been amazing. We will try this restaurant again but it will be awhile before we do."
Dined on 01/25/2013
 2003
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Review 18 for The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ)
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Average

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Food was just okay. Ribs were chewy, my chicken not quite done (stuck to bone). Really cramped, they need to remove one table. Sever could have built check but never asked if we wanted to start with something to drink, which I thought was odd. May go back."
Dined on 01/26/2013
 2013
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Ratings-Only Reviews for The Q Restaurant & Bar (fka BarBersQ)
Based on the average of (22) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
1 out of 1 recommend this product
Food 
4.3 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5
Service 
4.4 / 5
(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5
Ambiance 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
Noise Level
2.4 / 3
Energetic