: Guests waiting for a table at The Walrus and the Carpenter can drop by Barnacle, chef Renee Erickson's adjacent aperitivo bar. Snag a stool along the copper-topped bar and sip a cocktail or one of the Italian wines listed on the chalkboard. For nibbling, there's a brief, daily-changing menu of oysters, sardines, serrano jamòn, cheese and olives.

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Barnacle

Operations may be disrupted due to COVID-19. Be sure to contact the restaurant to find out its current status and offerings.Barnacle Restaurant Review

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Barnacle Restaurant Review