You can't beat this atmosphere.. in the middle of an operating thoroughbred farm. Beautiful Old South feel with a wonderfully built Event/barn like structure. Complete with the history of the farm, a tour of the farm and information about the carriages collection. Behind the restaurant you can visit the hot house where the fresh herbs are grown , the bison or Buffalo on menu are from the farm down the road. Truly a farm to table experience . The farm added a gorgeous boardwalk that meanders through the wooded acreage along a babbling stream and is so peaceful . Well worth the visit. I had breakfast here and thought the food - although a beautiful presentation , was just ok for the price. I think it may have been too fancy for my taste. With that said - this is worth a visit for the experience and atmosphere alone. read more

Ambiance and location are wonderful; however, this place needs an entirely new concept. the farm-to-table approach does not work here at all. I could see how dropping in for some drinks in a great location is attractive, but that is where it caps out. The food is extremely bland, with shockingly small portions. I came here for a birthday, and it was a total letdown. Nothing is worse than feeling like you dropped the ball on someone's birthday dinner. I spent close to 5 years working in upscale dining; I could immediately tell the server did not care for any of the food, and rightfully so. Additionally, it was oddly slow for a Friday at 6:30 pm. The price point is not justified for the complete lack of portion/flavor. I appreciate what they are doing, but again, they need to have some serious talks internally about what their goals are. The outside business/event venue will be what keeps this place here; however, it will only eat away at company revenue. This could be a gem, but it is clearly held back by the concept/chef team. I really don't see how you can eat the food and say, "This is great; let's sell it!" This is one of the few times I've been to a restaurant and really wanted my money back. Just for reference as to how small the portions were, we paid our check and got food somewhere else since we were still very hungry. I have never had to do that. I left a review through the automatic review system emailed to me, and I never heard anything back from the management, which was appalling, as I have been constructive in my criticism from a very realistic standpoint. read more

Ambiance, awesome, service, wonderful; food, not so good. We will not be coming back. Had the Panko crusted pork loin with addictive cabbage: which was not addictive at all; Just came off of a grill and plated. read more

We were really excited to try this restaurant. The surroundings of the restaurant were beautiful, and especially the light show outside after dinner. Unfortunately the food was quite mediocre. The flounder was very good as was the bourbon cake. Everything else we ordered was just average. Also, service was abysmal. Our waitress did not look she wanted to be there. Several times, we had to retrieve silverware or plates ourselves because she did not check on us or did not bring us the right amount of serving utensils. Too bad as the ambiance is really nice. read more

Loved the ambiance and drinks weee absolutely fenomenal!!! Definitely recommend for an elegant and relaxed dinner.

Our second dinner at Barn8 did not disappoint. We requested a stall seat this time, which made dinner even more charming. We started with a bread basket--my husband loved the milk buns, and I happily ate up the cranberry rye (perfect density and chew!) and some of the sorghum cornbread (v nice subtle sweetness). The beet bial was unreal--the nuttiness of the tahini really comes through, and the colors are gorgeous. Husb opted for chicken with cherry glaze and parsnip purée and perfectly prepared oyster mushrooms, which he devoured and said was as good as last visit's beef. I got caulilini (young cauliflower) and butter beans in butter curry (two veggie sides instead of a veggie entree amd more filling than the first visit's pasta)-- so rich and flavorful, especially the black garlic mayo paste the former was served with. Had enough veggie sides, bread, and bial for lunch the next day. Excited to end week 3 with the art walk, half off if you eat at the restaurant. read more

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One of the most incredible dining experiences of all time!! Every dish was exquisitely executed. Cocktails were phenomenal. And there isn't much that can beat this atmosphere. Truly a magical and one of a kind dining experience. read more

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First off, all I can say is WOW! Went on Valentine's Day for brunch and my husband and I loved this place. It is in a fancy, done up- horse barn out in Goshen! There is open seating and then multiple horse stalls you can also be seated in. There is also an upstairs. Never fear the COVID here because there is temp checking on arrival, and you are VERY spaced out. All workers have mask as well. I got the pasta carbonara and it was 10/10. My husband got the miso croque ( see pictures) and said it was amazing as well. I totally see this place being a huge hit during oaks and derby! Must go, must go, must go!!!! We will be back for dinner!!!! read more

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I can't believe i forgot to take pictures But this was delicious! We had the berry steak and it was perfect. We also had the Homemade pasta with veggies. Talk about al dente'! My tequila habanero cocktail has me dreaming of it!! Service was more than I ever expected in these days!! crème brûlée was not on the dessert list, but she had the chef make it for me and it was out of this world! We will be back! The atmosphere was fantastic! I was a little shocked when I went to the bathroom and came out of the stall, and a man walked out of the stall!! the art walk was incredible!! read more

Good, service and scenery. This place is top notch. I recommend the dirty martini and the old fashion and let the specials choose your entree. read more

Fun food was good very pretty grounds. The restaurant looked like an old barn very cute. It was very loud while having dinner so talking and listening with friends was difficult. read more

I love it, è go often for special occasions. I really love all the gluten free options. Definitely recommend.

Outstanding food with great service. The building and grounds are also gorgeous. Barn 8 is quintessential Kentucky. Try the cocktails!!

Cute place but everything from the service, drinks, food was average at best. Couldn't even finish some drinks, food was off in so many ways...and desserts were awful. Pork chop was good but nothing came with it. Gnocchi was extremely dense, portions were small but that was the least of the issues. Tried all 3 desserts and none of them would any of us order again. Bar area is very cute and not a lot of competition in the area but nice setting and could be a lot better. read more

Loved the food and beautiful grounds! Highly recommend going. Prices are a bit high but it makes for a great special occasion spot! read more

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Three stars represents three diners. Very mixed bag. We had dinner last Saturday. The good: service and flavors. Loved the squash soup. Pork dish was lovely. Beet and bourbon cocktail! Breads with salted butter and apple butter (although pricey at $15). The bad: Don't let the photos on yelp fool you. Portion sizes are tiny for the most part. What's going on? Over the summer our daughter had a steak entree here with a full plate of awesomeness. She showed us a photo. Saturday her duck was four small bites. With an even smaller side. Cauliflower cone had a mere tablespoon of velvety cauliflower puree. For $9. Five tiny and tasty agnolotti graced my husband's plate. The deconstructed apple pie included a heaping tablespoon of small dices of undercooked apple. I've been to Le Bernadin. Blue Hill at Stone Barns. Other Michelin starred restaurants. Always got value. I wasn't expecting overflowing platters. But two of the three of us left hungry. read more

Wanted very much to like Barn8, but came away very disappointed and will not return. The pros: very nice venue and attentive service. The cons: very under whelming food quality, small portions and over-priced ($15 for bread???). read more

This place is really cool and unique! I can honestly say I've never been anywhere else like it. I would recommend it for the experience alone, but the food was good as well! I got the sweet corn bucatini and the cornbread. While we weren't super impressed with the cornbread, I've heard great things from others, so maybe just an off night. I'm a very picky eater but really enjoyed the sweet corn bucatini! Somehow the ingredients in this dish just work together. I definitely recommend this restaurant for foodies / people who enjoy experience dining as the atmosphere is awesome. Prices were to be expected given the farm to table setup. read more

Barn8 - Sweet corn bucatini, cornbread - New American Near Me - Goshen, Kentucky

This was a really unique, beautiful place to eat. The barn setting is really stunning, well suited for even very formal occasions, but also just a fun place to go and see. The food was really delicious, with excellent service and good variety. We went in the evening; we look forward to going back earlier in the day to enjoy the scenery more. Definitely looking forward to a return trip. read more

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This is such a wonderful and unique dining experience! The ambiance is perfect for any date night or special occasion. We were seated in (what felt like) a private area, with the barn divided into horse stalls. I LOVE the concept of farm to table and locally sourced ingredients when available. I highly recommend the Milk Punch cocktail if you're up for something different but delicious, or the Bless Your Heart cocktail for some refreshing bubbly. We found the menu to be very diverse and enjoyed all of our dishes. After dinner, we were able to add tickets to the Art Show for $9/each. You walk directly out back to view a laser show to music, along a path 1/8 mile long. Uh-mazing!! Bundle up and do it!!! read more

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Barn 8 is the most unique restaurant. It is on Hermitage Farm in a transformed barn. Some of the tables are in former Horse stable and separated from the long walkway with tables and the other side has a longer open area with several tables. It feels like a country kitchen. Warm but simple. I have been there twice and chose the bar. The bar side area has a warm and inviting seating area with 2 couches for relaxing and having drinks with good conversation. The actual bar has a beautiful bourbon bar with soft lighting, glass and mirrors displaying their very impressive selection of bourbons. Isaac took care of us and he was extremely knowledgeable on every bourbon. Bree was the other bartender assisting. Both were fantastic and loved what they did. They both are bourbon stewards which is extremely impressive. My husband is also one and the conversation was very entertaining. There is no bourbons the 3 of them did not know about. We ordered the burrata appetizer with ham and apricot sauce. I just could not get enough and wanted more. For dinner we had the chicken breast with Aji Amarillo Sauce and fried chicken skin. It was perfectly cooked and the sauce had some heat to it. It was absolutely amazing. We ordered the squash spatzielle. Everyone really loves this dish and I've ordered it twice on their recommendation. I love the pasta part and wish there were more of it. It's house made and delicious but I think there is an overload of slightly undercooked small pieces of squash. I think it's just not my dish, but the pasta is remarkable if only there were more. We had the most amazing corn bread that is worth every calorie served with a cinnamon butter. The wine by the glass is limited but the ones they have are very good and reasonably priced. Barn 8 takes pride in all the details and focuses on farm to table. I can't recommend it enough. Service is excellent. Truly a unique and delicious place to eat. As you exit they sell bourbons. Even rare ones. I bought a beautiful coffee table book of the Hermitage Farm which is a prize in itself. Now sitting on in my living room. For guests in town this is truly an inspirational Kentucky experience. We just love it anytime. We will be coming back. read more

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We went to Barn 8 last night, one of the first times we've eaten indoors during the pandemic. The food was outstanding and our service was too. From the drinks to the apps, to the entrees, everything was a 10. The ambiance of this setting is like no where else around the city. It's everything amazing about Kentucky in one place. I can't wait to visit again in the new year. We are so lucky to have Barn 8! read more

Wonderful vibes, wonderful food, wonderful service - this place is top notch and I would recommend to anyone and everyone.

Where on earth do I even start? This is THE coolest place I have been to in a long time. Perfect upscale, rustic, farm to table experience. The owners should be so proud. We had eggs Benedict and were delighted by the cornbread base. I could have licked the plate. Hubby, who claims to not like grits, had the pork and grits and cleaned his plate as well. Cocktails were thoughtful and fresh. The charm is unreal and will be one of the experiences we long for. read more

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Food is by season menu. I order the pasta, and it's not great. It's different, but I think you can get better deal at other restaurant's, not a lot of great choice either. read more

Very disappointed. The eggplant satay was just puréed peanut sauce. No grits, one slice of eggplant. read more

Barn8 - Very disappointed. Ordered the eggplant satay and it was like puréed peanut sauce, no grits and one slice of eggplant. - New American Near Me - Goshen, Kentucky

Booked a table because the property and restaurant looked lovely. The menu also reads as great. Don't be fooled. Chef and/or the kitchen could not execute one entree correctly. Lobster was rubbery, like chewing gum. Pork tasted rigor mortis set in. Save your money. Grab dinner elsewhere, have a drink here and enjoy the property. read more

My husband and I were extremely excited to try this place for our wedding anniversary. The pictures of the land and food looked Devine. Unfortunately we both got food poisoning and spent the weekend in and out of the bathroom and having chills. This is extremely disappointing after we paid a pretty penny for a nice anniversary dinner... read more

Always delicious and so beautiful out there! Highly recommend. We've eaten there 5 times at least and never had a bad time. The lighted walk behind the restaurant is pretty too. read more

The atmosphere was great and unlike anything I'd ever experienced. However, our server was very bland and almost rude. The menu is short but unique and the taste is very average. I ordered the fettuccine and it was definitely not worth the price when i could've made buttered noodles at home. I think in order to survive they'll need to expand their menu to include less foo foo of items, such as a bison burger. P.S. If you zoom in on this picture, there may or may not be a hair in the pasta read more

So delicious! Do yourself a favor and visit Barn8! The perfect outdoor dining experience. We ordered online and ate out back at the picnic tables. The chicken curry and shrimp and grits were perfect. Especially on a chilly night by the fire. Finish with an old fashioned and cardamom cookie! We couldn't have asked for anything better. read more

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I know someone who ate here in August, 2023. He got the gnocchi entree, which contained mushrooms, which were a little rubbery, as if they weren't fully cooked. Afterwards, he had a gastrointestinal illness. read more

Food was amazing, but left very hungry, the portions are ridiculously too small for the price! It truly was a joke! My son ordered Duck it was 4 bites! I had five raviolis, read more

Great addition to the Louisville dining scene. Very creative menu which changes daily. I was impressed with how they support the local farming community in addition to using ingredients from their own farm. My friend is a vegetarian so he was very pleased with the options. Our table enjoyed every dish we ordered including the Beets and Ricotta, Roasted Carrots, Mushroom Risotto, Farmers Plate, Crispy Pork Rinds with pimento and cheese, the Ruby Trout with beans and Pork Chop. Very impressive bourbon and cocktail list. They also have about 8 private select bourbons you can purchase. The service was attentive and knowledgeable. It is located in a historic horse barn on a beautiful horsefarm. High energy and a fun environment with interesting decor. Make sure you check out the bathrooms. read more

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This is a dining experience. Not a large selection on the menu, but whatever you find you will not be disappointed with. The scenic drive to get there is icing on the cake. Definitely make a reservation early. read more

I love everything about this place! I took out-of-town guests last night and they were blown away. The food, cocktails and service were only exceeded by the farm itself. Quite possibly the most beautiful land in KY. Hats off to everyone that makes Hermitage Farm what it is. HIGH RECOMMEND and make sure you do the Art Walk!! read more

Wow! What great food . Limited fresh menu all local. I had the duck and dumplings and the watermelon gazpacho. Both absolutely amazing. Great bourbon selection and flights available. Expensive but worth it. Great ambiance. Loved eating in the barn!! read more

First time here, brought my son thought it would be a great experience for farm to table. We had the cornbread, the butter made the cornbread have taste. It really had no flavor it was moist. Next we had the bison tartare once again ok but not worth the price or hype the toast point was overdone. I'm used to toast points being crispy and a little soft as you bite into it. read more

Barn8 is my husband and I's favorite restaurant! It's food you'll still be thinking of after you leave. Even the simplest things like their bread plate is amazing and better than anywhere else. Everything is fresh and delicious. Service is fantastic (especially Lindsey)! The atmosphere is home yet fun/hip. Plus it's all set on a magical farm with an art walk, so it can't be beat! read more

We have visited several times for dinner and brunch and been impressed by the food and service every time.