About Oak & Barrel
Oak and Barrel on N 6th Street in Monticello, Indiana drew a reviewer who described the tenderloin as: shut the front door, we have a winner. Absolutely no disappointment. That response is the kind of first-visit reaction that builds a tenderloin reputation in a White County community where options are limited and word travels fast.
The tenderloin at Oak and Barrel is described as gourmet and surprisingly tasty, with a crispy execution and a flavor that lingers. The broader menu approaches contemporary Midwest cuisine with a farm-to-table sensibility and a cocktail program that gives it range beyond a typical small-town bar and grill. The Tuesday through Saturday schedule and the N 6th Street location in downtown Monticello put it close to Lake Freeman and Lake Shafer, which are major recreational draws for the area.
Monticello is the White County seat in northwest-central Indiana, known primarily for its lakes and its summer recreation economy. The downtown restaurant scene is small, which means Oak and Barrel at 924 N 6th St carries more weight as a destination than it would in a larger city.
For anyone visiting the Monticello lake area or passing through White County on US-24, Oak and Barrel is the pork tenderloin sandwich stop worth planning around. The reviewer who called it a winner was not exaggerating.