Great experience and great customer service, my Family love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ivanka Roberts
The Barn, tucked away in beautiful Princeton, is the foodie heart of Central Massachusetts. It's the perfect destination for dining, a perfect date night, or celebrating special moments. Owners Gabi and Ryan pour their hearts into both the restaurant and their community. Food is delicious, locally sourced, and the staff are always attentive and friendly, ensuring every visitor has a great experience. If you are looking for a place to have great food and feel at ease - come here, you will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Bill taylor
So this off the beaten path say they are as close to farm to table as possible. Some frozen but not sure what.
We had a party of 20 celebrating July birthdays in our motorcycle riding group. They not only had the space, but the entire restaurant was very comfortable.
We had a dedicated server who did great and even did individual checks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Vy Nguyen
Quintessentially Princeton with menus that highlight fresh, seasonal produce. It feels perfect for a relaxed, local dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dave Scranton
We’ve been here before and it has always been so great. Tonight… disappointed. I got the surf & turf… shrimp was hot and perfect, the steak.. room temp and a bit odd… no char… a miss.
My wife got the Maui Maui and it was seasoned great but was dry and a little chewy…
The calamari was a big let down as well… the breading was super heavy and overwhelmed the squid.
Service was great, people were great, drinks were great. We will go back for sure… just an off night maybe…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Crystal Whittemore
Creative menu and delicious mocktail options. Great service. Will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Heather Pritchard
The Barn is one of my favorite restaurants. The food and drinks are delicious and creative. I love the fact that they offer several options for mocktails as well. The prices are reasonable compared to a lot of the restaurants nearby and better than most. I just wish it was closer, so I could go more often!
Nicholas Bross
Delicious grub!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
LeighAnne Haynie
One of my favorite local spots! The Barn never disappoints. Creative dishes that are always fresh & flavorful! The cocktails are top notch too and we always have great service! Didn’t realize they had outdoor seating until this past visit & I am excited to come back & dine outside next time! ☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Angela Doyle
Can’t say enough about this restaurant. Highly recommend. Creative dishes, amazing flavor. Actually met the Chef a couple visits ago, great guy. All the staff are attentive and fantastic
The Barn Restaurant in Princeton – Where the Only Thing Well Done Was the Steak (and My Mouth) After an afternoon trudging through the mud and murk of the neighboring wildlife sanctuary, my sister and I arrived at The Barn Restaurant in search of something restorative—preferably dry, warm, and edible. The décor, all rustic chic with shiplap aplenty, whispered promises of cozy comfort and elevated farm fare. We were ready to believe it. Unfortunately, like the soggy shoes on our feet, our spirits would soon deflate. We began with the bread basket, lured in by the assumption that a $10 charge for what’s free everywhere else must mean something special. It did not. The toasted focaccia slices were serviceable. But the so-called cornbread? Let’s just say the only resemblance it bore to actual cornbread was its yellowish hue. It was dense, flavorless, and tragically uncrumbly—more like a corn-flavored doorstop than anything a Southern grandma would recognize. It was as if someone had said, “What if we took all the joy out of cornbread and replaced it with white flour and regret?” Still, we pressed on. The steak with mashed potatoes arrived, and here was the meal’s high note: the steak itself, a glimmer of hope. Cooked just right, seasoned with restraint, it was tender and tasty. Sadly, its mashed potato sidekick didn’t get the memo. These spuds were dry, oddly sticky, and more lump than mash. They tasted like someone had drained all the dairy out of them and replaced it with Elmer’s glue. My entrée was the gnocchi in lemon caper sauce, though “lemon” and “caper” were more concept than presence. The gnocchi clung to each other like scared toddlers and had the texture of school paste. When I offered one to my sister, she recoiled and asked why I was feeding her a cutworm. The sauce, barely clinging to the pasta, was so bland it made beige look exciting. Still hopeful (why, I cannot say), we turned to dessert. The carrot cake was acceptable—if you enjoy dodging walnut boulders mid-bite. One piece was approximately the size of my knuckle, and not in a charming rustic way. But we appreciated the maple frosting, which was the closest thing to a flavor highlight we’d had since the steak. Then came the pot de crème. Or as I now call it, Satan’s Pudding. This chocolate pudding masquerade came with an unannounced cayenne payload that lit up my mouth like a five-alarm fire. There was no sweetness to balance the heat, just a slow burn that had me clutching my ice water like it was holy. It felt less like dessert and more like a dare. I rarely write reviews. And when I do, it’s usually to praise the people behind truly thoughtful service or inspired products. But The Barn deserves mention for how completely it deflated our evening. Its ambitious menu reads like a love letter to rustic refinement, but the execution? More like a breakup text written in all caps. There’s not much else along that lonely stretch of road in Princeton. Which makes it all the more disheartening that The Barn, with its promising vibe and pretentious plates, misses the mark so widely. I left feeling burned—figuratively by the bill and literally by the pudding—and just a little embarrassed for having fallen for the menu’s charm.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Alexander Romero
Great food and great service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
Paul Michaud
They are trying to bee too fancy with their menu, and totally missing out on flavor. Service was horrible, 2 hrs for a party of 6! We will not be returning
Michelle Emery
The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff is super friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Fresh ingredients and full of flavor. You can tell they really care about the food they serve. Well worth the drive. Hidden gem!
NUTRITION \u0026 BIOCHEMISTRY
The steak was succulent, the asparagus was fresh with a perfect amount of crunch and the onion rings were delicious
Great experience and great customer service, my Family love it.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Barn, tucked away in beautiful Princeton, is the foodie heart of Central Massachusetts. It's the perfect destination for dining, a perfect date night, or celebrating special moments. Owners Gabi and Ryan pour their hearts into both the restaurant and their community. Food is delicious, locally sourced, and the staff are always attentive and friendly, ensuring every visitor has a great experience.
If you are looking for a place to have great food and feel at ease - come here, you will not be disappointed.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
So this off the beaten path say they are as close to farm to table as possible. Some frozen but not sure what.
We had a party of 20 celebrating July birthdays in our motorcycle riding group. They not only had the space, but the entire restaurant was very comfortable.
We had a dedicated server who did great and even did individual checks.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Quintessentially Princeton with menus that highlight fresh, seasonal produce. It feels perfect for a relaxed, local dining experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
We’ve been here before and it has always been so great. Tonight… disappointed. I got the surf & turf… shrimp was hot and perfect, the steak.. room temp and a bit odd… no char… a miss.
My wife got the Maui Maui and it was seasoned great but was dry and a little chewy…
The calamari was a big let down as well… the breading was super heavy and overwhelmed the squid.
Service was great, people were great, drinks were great. We will go back for sure… just an off night maybe…
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 3
Service: 5
Creative menu and delicious mocktail options. Great service. Will definitely return.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
The Barn is one of my favorite restaurants. The food and drinks are delicious and creative. I love the fact that they offer several options for mocktails as well. The prices are reasonable compared to a lot of the restaurants nearby and better than most. I just wish it was closer, so I could go more often!
Delicious grub!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
One of my favorite local spots! The Barn never disappoints. Creative dishes that are always fresh & flavorful! The cocktails are top notch too and we always have great service! Didn’t realize they had outdoor seating until this past visit & I am excited to come back & dine outside next time! ☺️
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Can’t say enough about this restaurant. Highly recommend. Creative dishes, amazing flavor. Actually met the Chef a couple visits ago, great guy. All the staff are attentive and fantastic
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
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The Barn Restaurant in Princeton – Where the Only Thing Well Done Was the Steak (and My Mouth)
After an afternoon trudging through the mud and murk of the neighboring wildlife sanctuary, my sister and I arrived at The Barn Restaurant in search of something restorative—preferably dry, warm, and edible. The décor, all rustic chic with shiplap aplenty, whispered promises of cozy comfort and elevated farm fare. We were ready to believe it. Unfortunately, like the soggy shoes on our feet, our spirits would soon deflate.
We began with the bread basket, lured in by the assumption that a $10 charge for what’s free everywhere else must mean something special. It did not. The toasted focaccia slices were serviceable. But the so-called cornbread? Let’s just say the only resemblance it bore to actual cornbread was its yellowish hue. It was dense, flavorless, and tragically uncrumbly—more like a corn-flavored doorstop than anything a Southern grandma would recognize. It was as if someone had said, “What if we took all the joy out of cornbread and replaced it with white flour and regret?”
Still, we pressed on. The steak with mashed potatoes arrived, and here was the meal’s high note: the steak itself, a glimmer of hope. Cooked just right, seasoned with restraint, it was tender and tasty. Sadly, its mashed potato sidekick didn’t get the memo. These spuds were dry, oddly sticky, and more lump than mash. They tasted like someone had drained all the dairy out of them and replaced it with Elmer’s glue.
My entrée was the gnocchi in lemon caper sauce, though “lemon” and “caper” were more concept than presence. The gnocchi clung to each other like scared toddlers and had the texture of school paste. When I offered one to my sister, she recoiled and asked why I was feeding her a cutworm. The sauce, barely clinging to the pasta, was so bland it made beige look exciting.
Still hopeful (why, I cannot say), we turned to dessert. The carrot cake was acceptable—if you enjoy dodging walnut boulders mid-bite. One piece was approximately the size of my knuckle, and not in a charming rustic way. But we appreciated the maple frosting, which was the closest thing to a flavor highlight we’d had since the steak.
Then came the pot de crème. Or as I now call it, Satan’s Pudding. This chocolate pudding masquerade came with an unannounced cayenne payload that lit up my mouth like a five-alarm fire. There was no sweetness to balance the heat, just a slow burn that had me clutching my ice water like it was holy. It felt less like dessert and more like a dare.
I rarely write reviews. And when I do, it’s usually to praise the people behind truly thoughtful service or inspired products. But The Barn deserves mention for how completely it deflated our evening. Its ambitious menu reads like a love letter to rustic refinement, but the execution? More like a breakup text written in all caps.
There’s not much else along that lonely stretch of road in Princeton. Which makes it all the more disheartening that The Barn, with its promising vibe and pretentious plates, misses the mark so widely. I left feeling burned—figuratively by the bill and literally by the pudding—and just a little embarrassed for having fallen for the menu’s charm.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Great food and great service!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 4
They are trying to bee too fancy with their menu, and totally missing out on flavor. Service was horrible, 2 hrs for a party of 6! We will not be returning
The atmosphere is cozy and welcoming, and the staff is super friendly and attentive without being overbearing. Fresh ingredients and full of flavor. You can tell they really care about the food they serve. Well worth the drive. Hidden gem!
The steak was succulent, the asparagus was fresh with a perfect amount of crunch and the onion rings were delicious
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