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The Barn, Block Island, RI

The Barn

4.7
4.7
805 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
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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What 805 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Washington

    Best Overall

  • Washington

    Best Service

  • Washington

    Neighborhood gem

  • Washington

    Great for fine wines

  • Washington

    Romantic

  • Washington

    Good for special occasions

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Barn on Block Island consistently delights diners with its "excellent food" and "friendly, efficient staff." Guests appreciate the cozy ambiance, open kitchen, and standout dishes like the "best gnocchi" and "outstanding duck leg confit." While some find it pricey, the overall experience remains "incredible," making The Barn a must-visit destination.

805 Reviews
  1. rosemarie

    VIP

    New York City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The Barn is always cozy, friendly and has great service. Sadly, the food has taken a bit of a slip - eliminating some faves from the menu - brussel sprouts, bolognese sauce - which is a shame. New additions are adequate but uneven. Scallops with a way too sweet puree, mediocre salmon, bland haddock. Hoping they'll work out the kinks!

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  2. Margaret

    New York City

    2 reviews

    1.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 1
    Unfortunately, the Barn listed itself as being open and accepted my Open Table reservation but was closed. Particularly difficult since nothing else (literally) was open on the Island in the winter. I read on the web site that they charge $100 for no shows. Maybe they should pay me $100 for no showing. Thankfully, I had cheese and crackers in my room and the inn stocks yogurts for guests.

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  3. connie

    Greater Boston

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful as always!!! Julie was great! Food was very good!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We enjoyed the atmosphere, service and the food was outstanding! A wonderful dining experience.

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  5. Pam

    VIP

    Chicago

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 25, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely evening with delicious good Would highly recommend

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  6. Kenneth

    VIP

    Greater Boston

    13 reviews

    4.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on January 12, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Miss the Brussel sprouts and the roasted chicken. Sorry you're closing Wednesdays 😔 😢

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  7. brendan

    San Francisco

    10 reviews

    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on January 11, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good stuff as per the norm! Excellent food and friendly efficient attentive staff. Always a crowd pleaser!

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  8. Mimi

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 10, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food was fresh & cooked perfectly. All the staff friendly & professional.

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  9. Lori

    Richmond

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 3, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Barn is always a favorite on Block Island. The best place for a good steak and a martini.

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  10. Karen

    VIP

    London

    37 reviews

    5.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on January 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Barn, especially in winter, is like visiting a friend’s home. Annie, working the very cosy bar as you enter, is there to welcome everyone, whether an islander, a weekender or a lucky newcomer just discovering the island..bound to meet someone, an old friend or a new one, food is season suitable and good..always a special or three, prepared by a trio of chefs in an open kitchen. Julie served us tonight..prompt, good at her job, and just chatty enough, she managed our meal perfectly.. A lovely evening

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FAQs

The Barn is rated 4.7 stars by 805 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 2 times today
Google Map for The Barn

52 Spring St, Block Island, RI 02807-7794

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Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Block Island
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Thu–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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