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The Barn, Block Island, RI

The Barn

4.8
4.8
816 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
52 Spring St, Block Island, RI 02807-7794

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 28 times today

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
The Barn is one of Block Island's best kept secrets. This unique dining venue features an open kitchen and a wood fired grill, which creates wonderful flavors that cannot be duplicated at home. As soon as you step into the Barn, you immediately feel welcomed. A combination of our culinary staff cooking right in front of you and the intimate ambiance creates a perfect evening. ** Reservations are highly recommended and credit cards may be taken to hold your time. A $100 charge will be incurred if a reservation is not canceled within 8 hours of your scheduled arrival time. This setting is designed for a quiet dining experience for adults and children above the age of 12 only.
Respectful dress required. **

Please be aware of booking counter top seating. Please know if you do make a "counter top" reservation, this will be at our Chef's Bar, which will be at bar stool height.

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Additional information

Menu

The Barn's menu was last updated 2025-01-10.

Starters

  • French Onion Soup$12.00

    Garlic crostini & gruyere cheese

    • Barn Meatballs $18.00

      San Marzano plum tomato sauce, mozzarella, fresh basil, and toast

      • Honey Sriracha Chicken Wings$15.00

        Wood grilled, scallions & peppadew peppers

        • Caesar Salad$11.00

          Romaine lettuce, garlic croutons, shaved parmesan

          • Artichokes Oreganata$17.00

            Oregano, breadcrumbs, garlic, lemon, extra virgin olive oil

            • Prosciutto Bruschetta$15.00

              Crusty wood-grilled bread, whipped ricotta with hot honey and balsamic reduction

              Main

              • Fettuccine Alfredo$22.00

                Fettuccine pasta tossed in creamy alfredo parmigiana, fresh basil ribbons, garlic toast

                • Wood-Grilled Ribeye$54.00

                  Roasted garlic rosemary butter, roasted potatoes, house vegetables

                  • Baked New England Haddock$31.00

                    Buttery Ritz cracker topping, roasted potatoes, house vegetable

                    • Slow Braised Pork Shank$34.00

                      Mixed bean and winter vegetable ragout, herb pan jus

                      • Wood-Grilled Faroe Island Salmon$37.00

                        Lentils with vegetables, broccoli, lemon herb sauce

                        • Chicken Scarpariello$30.00

                          Boneless chicken thighs, oven roasted with Italian sweet sausage & potatoes, Roasted in a savory, sweet and spicy pan sauce with cherry peppers and lemon

                          • The Barn Burger$23.00

                            Smoked cheddar, peppered maple bacon, caramelized onions, garlic aioli, lettuce & tomato. Served with roasted potatoes wedges

                            Last updated: January 10, 2025

                            What 816 people are saying

                            The Barn reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

                            Overall ratings and reviews

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                            4.8
                            4.8 based on recent ratings
                            • 4.6Food
                            • 4.9Service
                            • 4.8Ambience
                            • 4.5Value

                            Noise • Moderate

                            Loved For

                            • Washington

                              Best Service

                            • Washington

                              Best Ambiance

                            • Washington

                              Neighborhood gem

                            • Washington

                              Romantic

                            Review summary

                            AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                            The Barn is a beloved dining spot on Block Island, known for its "cozy, friendly" atmosphere and "exceptional service." Diners rave about the "wonderful" food, from "generous" portions of Halibut to the "best gnocchi dish." It's a "great place" for both locals and newcomers, offering a delightful culinary experience year-round.

                            816 Reviews

                            1. Robin

                              Connecticut5 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined 1 day ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Awesome service, food and ambiance . Great seats at counter watching the chef’s cook!

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                            2. Sharon

                              Greater Boston2 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined 7 days ago

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Arrived and hostess upgraded from counter seats to table. 1st time there. Will be back.

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                            3. Lynne VIP

                              New York City1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on April 12, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Always the best food with the nicest service! The Barn never disappoints!

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                            4. Kate VIP

                              Greater Boston13 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on April 3, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Richard was our waiter and he is knowledgeable, attentive and experienced. Two of us had the Halibut special and two of us had the chicken. Both portions were generous and both were delicious. The Barn is a great place to have a really great dinner, the wait time between courses allows for conversation and enjoyment of a well made cocktail or nice glass of wine. The Barn is a gem, as well as a life saver during the off-season. A++

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                            5. Kate VIP

                              Greater Boston13 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on March 30, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Our table included a 6 year old girl and Julie, our waitress, was great to her and to us. She accommodated our special request for the salmon, just in case our niece did not like the fish. (She did!) Julie made great suggestions regarding the menu and she was attentive and friendly. We ordered the burger, the stuffies (special), the steak and the salmon. The restaurant is a great place to meet neighbors and make new friends. We have never had a bad meal here, nor have we ever had poor service. The Barn is consistently great whether you sit in the restaurant area or at the bar where Annie has it down pat!

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                            6. Debra VIP

                              New York City1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on March 22, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Cozy lively atmosphere. So comforting to visit! Food excellent.

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                            7. Jason VIP

                              New York City18 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on March 22, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 4
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Wonderful first spring weekend dinner experience! We decided to visit Block Island the first spring weekend and was actually looking to go to Eli’s but they are but yet open. Great surprise in going to the barn. It was very lively for a Saturday evening in March. They had great specials, the food was very good and the service was excellent. Look forward to going back!

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                            8. Ed

                              Phoenix4 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on March 15, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Always a wonderful time, tonight was another terrific time spent with great friends enjoying a delicious dinner.

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                            9. Diane

                              Greater Boston1 review

                              5.0

                              Dined on March 7, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Wonderful experience as always! Food did not disappoint and service was exceptional!

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                            10. mary

                              New York City4 reviews

                              5.0

                              Dined on March 1, 2025

                              1. Overall 5
                              2. Food 5
                              3. Service 5
                              4. Ambience 5
                              Very friendly, comfortable atmosphere. The food and presentation were absolutely wonderful I would go back in a minute!!

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                            2 people
                            7:30 PM
                            Booked 28 times today
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                            52 Spring St, Block Island, RI 02807-7794

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                            Additional information

                            • Neighborhood
                              Block Island
                            • Hours of operation
                              Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
                            • Price
                              $31 to $50
                            • Cuisines
                              American
                            • Dining style
                              Casual Elegant
                            • Dress code
                              Business Casual
                            • Parking details
                              Hotel Parking
                            • Payment options
                              AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
                            • Additional
                              Bar/Lounge, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking
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