I can't recommend brands, but some issues: Check the noise ratings if it's going near bedrooms. If you can find quietish drawers in your price range, they're a lot easier to use than an under counter fridge. Alternately, an under counter fridge can be mounted at easy reach in height if you have the linear space to have it up there instead of more counter.

I do know someone with a larger, counter height GE fridge in their breakfast room, and it works nicely, and doesn't make enough noise to be noticed/bothersome while people are at the table. The top is 34-36" off the floor, by memory--it's flush with their counter.

The freezers on all of these aren't worth the name "freezer", unless the freezer compartment has its own opening (door or drawer).

Home Depot has a lots of beverage refrigerators with consumer reviews. But you might also consider a mini refrigerator which start at less than $150. There are even funky retro ones, if that's your thing.