Barn8 is the epitome of destination dining. Located 30 minutes outside of Louisville, you are transported to an oasis of fine dining. Steve Wilson, who started 21C Hotels, brought his attention to detail in redeveloping this quaint old horse farm. He is joined by Alison Samples, an exceptional executive chef. Wilson was on the floor and stopped by our table to thank us for dining with Barn8. So many restaurants describe themselves as farm-to-table, but this is truly a legitimate description of Barn8. The greenhouse where so many of the amazing vegetables are grown is located right next door. I understand Samples is constantly evolving the recipes of her mainstay menu items based on what is available in the greenhouse on any given day. For our dinner, myself and two guests were all first-time diners. And by the time we left, we were raving fans. I worked in Louisville several years ago and dined out frequently. My favorite restaurant then was the Butchertown Grocery, which unfortunately closed when the chef moved away. Barn8 is even better than Butchertown. The menu is fairly limited with a large number of starters and a few entrees. We started with the Bread Basket which was tasty, but seemed overpriced at $15. But the showstopper was the Grilled Carrots. I had read several reviews praising the carrots, but I couldn't understand what the fuss was about. They are prepared with BBQ rub, dill labna, candied walnuts and massman curry oil. The presentation is stunning. The carrots have a smoky taste with just touch of heat. I literally could have ordered a plate for myself. For entrees, we ordered the Frondosa Farm Mushroom Stroganoff, Ruby Red Riverence Trout and the Groce Family Farm Pork Chop. My pork chop was a thick cut, perfectly cooked, tender and juicy. I loved the grilled asparagus served with it. And for $37, it was a steal. The stroganoff and trout were equally exceptional. What made the stroganoff pop was the house made noodles, that were almost transparent. The trout appeared to have been cooked in a wok and was super flavorful. I'm not usually a fan of trout, but I could see myself ordering it on another visit. Another amazing vegetable starter is the Brussels Sprouts that are unique with pickled golden raisins, fresno chiles and chili crisp. It featured a Sichuan kick. Superb! As the evening was getting late and we were beyond full, we looked at the dessert menu and decided to pass. The Bourbon Chocolate Pecan Entremet and Strawberry & Rhubarb Cheesecake were calling my name. Spectacular food, service, setting and pricing. It is definitely worth the drive to experience affordable and memorable fine dining like this. read more

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Kudos to Barn 8 for opening during a Pandemic and still providing an exceptional experience. As a person with massive edible gardens, I am amazed with the intentional work put in to grow the food served in Barn 8. It is both a labor of love and they've made it happen. We no longer have to drive to Asheville every month for farm to table food! But really, this concept is outstanding on many levels. The ability to keep the money funneling towards hiring gardeners, instead of your food taking a 10000 mile trip to just to arrive on your plate. We need more of this. And I know it's an adjustment for any business and puts more energy into preparation, but lawdy is it WORTH IT!!! We've visited Barn 8 around nine times. Through each visit, the service kindness and laid back staff leave you feeling welcome and at home. You don't often this at fine dining-ish. 8 out of 9 times, the food was consistently drool worthy. Their heirloom carrots and bread baskets always provide great share plates for a party. The kitchen is mostly able to accommodate Vegan dishes. Do note this with your reservation and stay up to date on the daily menu. I recommend making earlier reservations if you are set on one dish - as atleast 7 visits, I've been unable to ear the vegetarian entree due to it selling out. As for the atmosphere, they have put in the WORK to make this old Barn a functioning state of the art kitchen and restaurant. KUDOS! P.s. if you want a fun suprise, head to the bathrooms! Visit, its worth your time and energy! read more

For starters the atmosphere was cool with tables in stalls and open areas of a horse barn. Our table we had front row seats for viewing the kitchen cooking. Our waiter was very informative on the menu items , he was excellent and made the experience enjoyable. Now to the food- it is farm to table and the menu changes with the seasons. We visited in June. We had ' bread & spreads' and ' fried cauliflower' for appetizers. The breads were a sourdough and focaccia. Both were amazing with 3 spreads a black garlic butter, a red pepper hummus and just plain ole butter but there was nothing plain about it. It was so fresh, creamy and wonderful. The other two were just as good. The fried cauliflower was not typical breaded fried cauliflower. It was maybe more like a pan fry and the bourbon soaked raisins put the perfect sweetness. Next we move on to our entrees, we had the bison burger with fries. It was cooked to perfection. It was flavorful and juicy. And we had the spaghetti. It was not a typical spaghetti but it is probably the best dish I have ever had. It had a spicy sausage, tomato, asparagus, peas , homemade noodles and the sauce was maybe like a brown butter. It was absolutely amazing. To finish things off we had a lemon meringue custard desert. It was so refreshing. We also had a scoop chocolate sorbet. It was very refreshing. It did have a bitter sweet going for it which I enjoyed. 10/10 recommend!! read more

Visiting from out of town and my friends suggested Barn8 for brunch. Incredibly gorgeous and unique space! Worth the drive just for that. We were greeted promptly after being seated and our server was friendly. I think we had a couple of different servers, actually. You should know that the only silverware provided is a knife and fork. Three of us ordered coffee, but oddly, no spoons were provided. The brunch menu changes every week, including the items in the pastry basket which, as others have noted, is $15. The spicy sourdough was great, although the crust was a bit burnt. The Earl Gray quick bread and the pistachio scone were good. My friend and I had the biscuit and gravy with a sunny egg. ($15) The flavor was delicious, and the biscuit was hearty and well made. I wish the gravy had been a little warmer. My other friends had the breakfast plate (I believe this is always on the menu). It's $20 but a very generous portion. Eggs any style, fingerling potatoes, bacon, a biscuit and jam and butter. For dessert we shared donuts which were beautifully plated. The restrooms were extremely clean. The chickens cooing are a recording, an interesting touch. Bar area sleek and pretty. I would love to return when it's a little warmer and maybe sit outside for a bit. read more

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This is a great place for a celebration, date, or girls outing! The views are beautiful, the food is fresh and delectable. Everything we ordered was so delicious. I do wish there was bread while you waited for your meal, but that's a minimal complaint. It's beautiful and we will be back! Don't wear heels if you go! It's hard walking on the different bricks and stones. read more

A unique Kentucky dining experience, a must visit for anyone who wants to try quality local ingredients an a very Kentucky setting.

Love this place! Unique experience to dine in a horse stall dedicated to a prior racehorse. Food, drinks and dessert are excellent. The lighted boardwalk is a relaxing after dinner experience. read more

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We arrived right at 5:00pm and were seated right away. Everything was excellent! The food, service and ambiance were wonderful. They have a nice gift shop open until 7 where you can buy local meats and little gifts. That is also nice but I didn't get any pictures of it. read more

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My fiancé and I had an engagement photo session on the Hermitage Farm grounds (beautiful!!!) and then had a reservation at the Barn 8 restaurant afterwards. We had been wanting to try this place for soooo long but it's a bit of a drive for us but it was totally worth it. The barn that the restaurant is in is beautiful. A row of tables lines the center of the barn while there are more private tables in the horse stalls. I know... did you ever think that dining in a horse stall could be this cute and sophisticated?? We sat at one of the tables in the center but I 100% want to come back with a larger group and reserve a horse stall table. We ordered the skillet cornbread, but they were sadly out of it :( so we went with the housemate breads and spreads. Nothing better than warm bread and butter! I loved their selection of breads, and who doesn't love to fill up on bread before dinner?! I got the dumplings for my entree. Their menu is ever changing so they may or may not have these on the menu anymore, but if they do, definitely get them! Especially if you like some spiciness! It had a kick to it that I didn't expect. We got several different cocktails including the Hissy Fit, a dirty martini, and a lemon drop martini. All were very well made! We will be back!! :) read more

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Absolutely outstanding. Server was knowledgeable, professional, and gave us great guidance in our selection of cocktails and a flight of bourbon. The cornbread was marvelous, and the butter a perfect complement for it. Tartine tartare was inspired and delicious. An unusual take and one worth having. We were neither inspired by nor disappointed in the but rats or the mesclun salad...they were delicious and neither specialties or particularly unique. The pork loin was breathtaking. Some of the criticisms of the menu are fair observations, however the menu is very much available online and to complain about lack of beef and chicken or "fussy food" is sloppy and unnecessary. The chef is the chef. Do your homework people! read more

First time, very enjoyable date night. Lovely barn, but cool/air conditioned. We enjoyed nice cocktails. Red fish and pork chop entrees. Spicy Brussels sprouts starter. And key lime entremet. Everything was amazing- my husband thought Brussels were tasty but a little firm for his liking. I'm very happy and will be back. read more

Just tried this for the first time although it is right down the road and we anticipated it's opening! The setting has to be one of the coolest things about it. It's built in a barn and many of the tables are actually in horse stalls! Had a nice drink called "pretty little thing" and it was so pretty I had another! The hubby tried a. Our of the myriad of bourbons they have. Started off with a bread basket and black sesame hummus with focaccia chips. They use a lot of fresh herbs in their recipes and this had some nice dill on top. Second round we shared a salad with roasted grapes, almonds, country ham, and other yummy tidbits. Salad alone is worth the trip! My husband ordered the skate which is a fish similar to a stingray (so we were told). Nice crisp to it, with pearl couscous and olive tapanade. He enjoyed it and I enjoyed my taste. I ordered a free range chicken half. This is the only misstep of the night. It came out looking nice and crispy. And it was. It was so overdone I could not get it down. The server and manager handled it immediately and took it off the bill. I chose not to get anything else due the time it would take to make that happen. I spread we finished the night with a nice bananas foster. Overall great evening. The 5th star I'm sure will come next visit. read more

Barn8 - Bread basket, good, but over priced at $15 - New American Near Me - Goshen, Kentucky

There are no words that would do this dining experience justice. It was phenomenal. It went beyond my expectations. The drive up to Barn8 gave me butterflies. I was so excited to be there. The location is beautiful. From the moment, you walk in you'll smile. That's a promise. Take in the stairway with the bourbon barrels to the gorgeous chandelier. Exquisite. Now to the food, the food!!! We chose The Wedge & Caesar Salad for starters and cornbread with herb butter. Y'all it is pure crispy heaven. We ate every bite!!!!! Entrees were Prime Rib and Pork Chop. We didn't talk alot which means the food was on point. For the dessert we chose the flourless chocolate cake which was AMAZING!!!! This rich dark chocolate cake was served on top of a cherry gastrique and chantilly cream. Y'all this is a MUST DO. read more

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Beautiful property. Excellent service. Outstanding food and drinks. Highly recommend. read more

Barn8 - Walking up to the restaurant. - New American Near Me - Goshen, Kentucky

As much as I would like to say that I love this restaurant, I can't in good conscience write a good review. This is my third time eating here and my experience in the most recent visit was the worst. The other two experiences were not what I expected but this visit was ridiculously bad. First, we waited a good 5 minutes before even being greeted at the hostess desk. It was obvious there was not enough help and the hostess was serving water. But absolutely no acknowledgment at all even by other staff members to say "someone will be with you in just a sec". It is obvious this chef is attempting to provide a menu of very eclectic cuisine. Even though I respect the creativity, IMHO, he/she is off base with the vision. This historic farm deserves a menu that honors the Kentucky traditions that people appreciate about Kentucky. And nothing could be further from that in this menu. I had the NEW Fall menu and quite honestly found it hard finding anything that was appealing. The cornbread that is considered an appetizer, was medium warm and dry. We have had it before and found it to be a good way to start the meal. I had the scallops that evening and they were full of grit which indicates they were not washed well. They were slightly warm and the sides were pickled vegetables that were ice cold. This was an 7:15 dinner. I barely touched my meal and when the waiter asked how everything was, I said it was just OKAY but it was clear he didn't want any more information about my dissatisfaction with the dish. This venue is unique and deserves a menu That matches the ambiance of the farm. I would say to the chef. KISS! Keep it Simply Simple! And you will attract a more loyal following at this beautiful addition to Louisville's culinary scene. read more

Service was excellent. Food did not meet our expectations. Unique venue in a converted horse barn.

We had a reservation as soon as they opened and during prime tomato harvest. Tomato's were the main ingredient in the best seasonal appetizer I've had in a very long time. Ten out of ten recommend. read more

Celebrated my Brother & Sister-in-law's 28th wedding anniversary at Barn8. We reserved a Stall for our party and could not have been more pleased with everything. The ambiance, food, drinks and service were exceptional - across the board. The place and farm is so beautiful, we had couldn't stop taking pictures. The food was OUTSTANDING from the breads, sprouts, pork chops, steaks and so on! Our server was amazing as well. What an overall experience...we will be back for sure! read more

I had a very disappointing experience at Barn 8 from the start to finish. My first & last time there. Good friends gathered to celebrate a milestone birthday. My friend is disabled and needed to be dropped at the door. Why is there no handicap parking near the door? The only spaces I saw were up a long terrace staircase in a far away parking lot. If there were some near the door they were not easy to see or accessible. We were seated in front of a loud kitchen. Worst seats in the house for a slow night. I ordered the fresh fish of the day. Online that day it said Corvina but the menu said Red Fish. It was not edible. My first bite was very fishy & definitely not fresh, We also ordered brussels sprouts & salad to share. Brussels tasted raw with a bunch of cayenne pepper & weird horseradish sauce. Very odd combo. Salad looked like a package mix with some vinegrette dressing. I also tasted my friends Canestri?It was underwhelming pasta, creamed corn soupyness. I didn't see or taste any crab. We both didn't care for it. Our server never came by after all were served to ask if all was good. I had to flag down another server to tell her I can't eat the bad fish. She asked if she could get me something else and I remembered the bison burger & I ordered that. It came quickly with a huge amount of seasoned crispy fries. They were the highlight. Burger was good but small, bun was ok and only 3 pickles & special sauce. Underwhelmed again but at least it was hot & edible. To top it all off I was charged the 20% service charge for the sent back fish entree and for the bison burger. I understand a service charge for large parties over 6 but to charge me an extra service charge for the bad fish is dishonest. I will not be returning & neither will my friends. There are far better, less expensive restaurants in the area that serve fresh fish, reasonably priced burgers and veggies that are not raw. I won't be recommending Barn 8 to anyone I know. I hope others have a better meal than we did. read more

What a wonderful experience dining inside Barn8!! We started the evening with a stroll through the art walk behind the restaurant. Trees and rocks were lit up with colorful lights while music added to the light show. Inside the restaurant we waited for our table at the bar and had a cocktail. And once seated we enjoyed the nuts encrusted pork loin and the trout. Along with the dumplings appetizer. Service was friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient without being over bearing. The whole evening was a class act! Only disappointment was my boyfriend started showing signs of allergies to the fresh flowers (goldenrod) on our table, so we moved them and it seemed to fix the problem. Another plus of the experience was the classy, non-flashy appearance of the restaurant. Subdued, rustic and oh so cozy and welcoming! read more

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First, the fact that the restaurant is not in downtown Louisville and so easy to get to is a major plus ... As has been stated in other Yelp reviews, the grounds and landscaping were beautiful. The long rolling drive form 42 back to the resultant area was very picturesque. Following the signs, we found the restaurant area and parked. Being our first time, we were unsure of which of the building was the restaurant and went into the gift shop first. They were kind enough to direct us to the restaurant. The restaurant is the large building below the parking area. The stroll from the gift shop to the restaurant was enjoyable for no other reason than the landscaping. Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted with friendly staff who took us to our table. The atmosphere very nice, a repurposed horse barn. Once seated we were presented with a most impressive drink menu with a large number of bourbons available. We selected Old fashions for both of us. We started off with their cornbread. A most excellent choice. We shared a Heirloom Tomatoes and Bitermil Ricoatta salad. Again, a great choice. As for the main courses I selected the Bison Ribeye and my wife selected the Walnut Canestri with lamb. We had already agreed to share. I would like to say that my Bison Ribeye was cooked perfect.. but I cannot... It was cooked perfectly in some places (I ordered it medium) and in others overcooked, to the point of being too tough to eat. The parts that were cooked correctly was very good. I tried and really enjoyed the Walnut Canestri. Lamb had a great flavor. Overall a very pleasant evening and yes we will be back. Just a couple of observations: Driving down the one-lane driveway, while beautiful you need to be cautious.. not everyone stays to the right as the signs remind you... Signage is weak... We saw no sign telling us which building was the restaurant. Food while for the most part very good, the Bison Steak was cooked very unevenly... I am sure that is because they are new restaurant and everyone is learning... While the wait staff was competent, they were very stifff.. again, new place, new employees they are learning... Very touristy which is understandable. We do live in a tourist town. I would recommend anyone who likes good food and a great atmosphere to go and try Barn8. I do honestly believe they will only get better. I know I will be back, my wife said so .. :) read more

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I would say the ambiance of this restaurant was the clear winner, in the different suggested attributes. The walk outside was great, the interior nicely decorated, and grounds beautifully maintained. The price for the amount and quality of food was disappointing. The server lacked knowledge of the menu and when questions were asked her had to consult another, neglected to tell us things were sold out until after the orders were placed as well. read more

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Fantastic food. Love the small plates- such as the carrots and burrata salad. Very very fresh! The pork chop is huge and is served with a flavorful sauce. The cocktails we tried are beautiful and delicious. Love the hot damn and yoga in the club. Do yourself a favor and save room for dessert, the matcha cake and bread pudding are a must! read more

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The place and the ambiance was really nice. It was a very unique dining experience and our server was attentive but I was not a fan of the food. The duck I ordered was over seasoned so it was hard to enjoy it, and my partner's pasta was just... okay, nothing special. The bread and the spreads were good at least. I just wish we enjoyed our mains more for the steep pricetag. read more

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We had family in town for the weekend and decided to visit Barn8. Our friends have raved about how great it was, we had to check it our for ourselves. Nestled back onto a large farm, the signage is very helpful to navigate where to go to find the restaurant. The property welcomes guests with multiple black and red barns, with black horse fencing. It's a calming and peaceful place to be. The restaurant, located within an actual horse barn, was amazing. Some tables in the main/middle section of the barn and other tables in the horse stalls. We were lucky enough to be seated in a stall. The stall was an ideal, little  hideaway from others and provided an intimate setting for guests. We visited on a Sunday for brunch and ordered just about everything on the menu; not quite but close. As appetizers if you will, we ordered the Grilled Carrots, Winter Burrata, and the housemade Capicola. Entrees we ordered included the Farmer's Plate, Fingerling Potato Hash, Lamb & Grits, and Pesto Bucatini. Cocktails ordered included house old fashions, Sassy-Frassy, and fresh squeezed OJ. For desserts, my waistline regrets to inform you, we ordered one of each.....no regrets. I'll review each item we ordered individually below. The Grilled Carrots were out of this world. They were tender, flavorful.  The smokey BBQ with curry oil seasoning gave a unique flavor; definitely flavors you might not otherwise combine. The added bonus; the carrots were freshly grown on the farm The Winter Burrata was fresh and beautifully plated. It was paired with citrus and beats; for an unbeatable flavor; nice, light and definitely wanting more. The Housemade Capicola was rich and delicious. The Capicola was cut to the perfect thickness. The pickled pepperoncini provided a ideal amount of acid for the right balance. The Lamb & Grits were super tender, seasoned properly, and the grits were made to the perfect consistency. Fingerling Potato Hash was a hearty dish with good flavor. The vegetables were . The fonduta was rich and delicious. Farmer's Plate, always my go to dish and this did not disappoint. Farm fresh eggs always taste so good, the bacon was thick and crispy, the fingerling potatoes were roasted and delish. But the favorite item was the homemade biscuit that I kid you not; had to be cut 5-ways. The flakiness in that biscuit was incredible and all over the table as evidence. It was literally one of the best biscuits we had consumed. The fried apples were a nice touch; think apple pie filling. Yum yum. Last entree, the Pesto Bucatini was made with homemade pasta, fresh chunks of vegetables, and had a superb flavor. Dessert time... Salted Caramel Creme Brulee My oh my, this was good! There's something magical about taking your spoon to crack the top of a freshly made creme brulee. It was divine! The custard was rich and sweet. It was paired with what was described as granola. It was caramel corn; which may have been the best caramel corn I've ever consumed. Almost completely covered in caramel....my kind of treat.  Not complaining; the portion was large enough for sharing. I ended up taking some home. Pink pepper Meringue Donuts....The passion fruit mandarin curd created a harmonious balance of  tartness and sweetness with the donut. Burnt Basque Gorgonzola Cheesecake.... Think savory cheesecake but paired with sweet vanilla sorbet and baked pears. The cheesecake itself was so big it could have been split between two, maybe three people. The complex combo of flavors had a lot going on, but it was very good. Recommendations - Go! Please go. Make a reservation, order different foods you might not otherwise order.. read more

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We've had dinner & brunch here (yes they have brunch). The scenery is absolutely amazing. Rustic, greenery, & wildlife. The open format kitchen is absolutely a joy to watch. Literally each of the menu items we've tried there thus far have been a blessing to our tastebuds. The restaurant is literally in a horse barn, some of the tables are even in the horse stalls. Perfect place to come that's relatively off the grid. Last time we were there, the owner Steve Wilson strolled over and chatted us up and told us a brief history of the restaurant. Certainly a cool addition to our already beautiful experience. read more

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This was not a good experience. Most farm to table restaurants tell their harvesting story on the menu--Barn8 didn't bother. The prices were high and the portions tiny. A pasta dish was over $30 and had six small squares. The bread, which most restaurants don't charge for, was $15. My co-diner pointed out her minuscule portion of duck, also overpriced. The deconstructed apple pie was awful, with the apple squares barely cooked. Only the salad was a good value, and very fresh. Maybe it came from the farm. But who knows. read more

We've been twice for the chef's tasting menu and have loved every single bite! Serive is great, they do a really good job explaining the dishes and beverage pairings. We love eating in one of the horse stalls with mix-matched China reminds of our farm wedding. One of our favorite restaurants in KY. read more

Barn8 - Mussels from summer 2024 Chefs tasting menu. - New American Near Me - Goshen, Kentucky

What an awesome experience! The atmosphere is so unique to anything I've ever seen. The food and drinks were delicious. read more

Barn8 - Group dinner in a horse stall. - New American Near Me - Goshen, Kentucky

Such an interesting and unique place to go. Literally dining in a barn. Great atmosphere and all of the staff were welcoming. We are almost everything on the menu. The cornbread with brown butter was delicious. The burrata with salted ham and peach jam was a great combo of creamy, salty, and sweet. We had list of the entrees and all of the desserts including festive after dinner drinks. Yum, yum! read more

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My husband and I had the most wonderful brunch experience at Barn8 this weekend. Our server, Lexi, was so helpful with her knowledge of and advice regarding what drinks and food would suit us best. The drinks were outstanding. Our favorite was called Pretty Little Thing. We both ordered the Fried Green Tomato Eggs Benedict and it was truly the dish we've been looking for. Cooked to perfection, the flavors were amazing and delightful. I still can't believe how well the eggs were cooked - you just can't get that at most restaurants. I'm addition to the stellar food and drink, the atmosphere is well-crafted, comfortable, and welcoming. After touring the grounds for a bit after our meal, we came back to the bar for a coffee beverage and were met with warm and friendly people at the bar. Zach and Jessica were immensely knowledgeable about their craft and treated us like well-known friends. The restaurant is perfectly situated among the picturesque, rolling hills of Goshen. The scenery is peaceful and attractive. We are already planning our next visit to Barn8. It has quickly risen to become one of our favorite spots. read more

Barn8 - The most perfect brunch dish: Fried Green Tomato Eggs Benedict - New American Near Me - Goshen, Kentucky

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My god!!! The food, ambience and staff were the thing legends are made of...you couldn't find a more well put together operation in a major city like New York, promise! Relaxed setting and never felt rushed to make decisions or to pay the check...just perfect, PERIOD! A bit pricey, but one of the few times you would ever say a $150 meal for two was worth it, and it was...will definitely visit this gem again, thanks for an amazing experience!!! read more

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My wife and I and friends ate last night at Barn8. we have eaten there before, and I believe that I have reviewed this restaurant very favorably before, but I need to do it again. We enjoyed our meal tremendously. As I was driving home with my wife last night, I told her that we never eat at Barn8 that we don't enjoy ourselves tremendously. And that is clearly true of everyone who eats there: when you look around, you sense that everyone else is enjoying himself or herself just as much as you are. The food is inventive and freshly sourced, the bourbon menu is mind-boggling, my companions said the drinks were excellent, the service was very attentive, and the ambience is very unique but understated. I know that there are other restaurants with exciting menus, good drinks, attentive, service, and interesting ambience, but it all comes together at Barn8 in a way which makes it a memory every time you eat there. I highly recommend this restaurant. read more

I visited Barn8 with my boyfriend to celebrate his recent house purchase, and it was a special experience from start to finish, like nothing in the area. First of all, when I went to make a reservation, they were booked. The restaurant responded promptly to my Facebook message and gave me information for the manager in charge of reservations. Though I was able to score a reservation on Open Table, she still called me back that day to make sure we had a spot. The Hermitage is absolutely gorgeous, and the view as you drive up the lane is stunning. The inside manages to be rustic (almost to the point of corny) and elegant at the same time. Our server was so friendly, so knowledgeable, and so excited about the food and drinks! The whole atmosphere is so unpretentious and welcoming! But then...THE FOOD AND DRINKS! My boyfriend had the Tokyo drift, which is easily the most unique cocktail either of us have tried (and we have tried our fair share of cocktails). I had The Surliest Sir, which is essentially a Boulevardier with Cardamaro instead of Campari - it was perfectly made and delicious. To start, we only had the spring salad and cornbread, but we were not disappointed! The vegetables in the salad were so tender and so fresh (most veggies are grown on site, so we shouldn't have been surprised). They make their own "fancy ranch" (which you can buy at the Farm Store). I don't get very excited about ranch, but I would drink this dressing. We were confused about the cornbread being dry until our entrees came. I should say first that our server helped us make perfect wine choices. Their sommelier is fantastic! Now back to the entrees. Holy cow. My boyfriend had the duck, and it was the crispiest, juiciest, most steak-like duck we have ever tasted. It was on a bed of black-eyes beans and greens with a rich, velvety pot liquor (NOW we know what that cornbread is really for!). Watercress on top added some crunch and freshness. I had the trout raviolo, which is like nothing I have ever had. I will remember those bites for the resort of my life. For dessert, our server encouraged us to try the angel food cake with homemade limoncello. It also came with tender basil, zabaglione, and pickled grapes (these were so good, I cried tears of happiness), After all of that food and drink and tipping for impeccable service, I was pleasantly surprised at how reasonable the bill was. We certainly couldn't afford to eat here all the time, but we will likely be back for brunch and for just about every future special occasion! read more

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The food, service and ambiance are top notch. Surprised by crème brûlée as a complimentary anniversary gift. We loved every single ounce of the experience. Topped off by a walk along a little trail with a light art show. So romantic beneath the stars. Can't wait to go again and again. read more

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Great food, atmosphere and service. We had the fall menu. I had the duck breast and it was as great. My wife had the pork loin and it was great. Afterwards, we enjoyed the light show down the wood trail. It was a great night. Little pricey, but worth it. read more

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An incredibly beautiful place on what appears to be a working horse farm? You make your way down a very long drive, to a small barn. Walking inside you see a charming set up, but with a twist - the original horse stalls are still there, but made into private dining spaces. We were not so lucky as to have been sat in one (it looked like they were used for parties of 6 or more) but it was a very cool aspect of this restaurant. We started off with the Cast Iron Cornbread: Anson Mills Cornmeal, Served with Sorghum Brown Butter - probably the best cornbread I have ever had - and the Burrata which was a special of the evening. My entree was the Cappelletti, which was Housemade Stuffed Pasta, Freedom Run Farm Lamb, Vadouvan Butter, English Peas, Pecorino Romano. The dish is small, you only get five stuffed pieces of pasta, but it was so incredibly rich and filling it was perfect. Staff was very accommodating and nice. I would love to come back on a day when it wasnt cold and raining to see more of this farm. read more

What can I say? Barn8 left a lot to be desired. I returned to my family's home from Chicago and was excited to check out this place. The atmosphere is incredible. The old horse barn with bourbon barrels everywhere truly is one of a kind, but that's where the beauty stops. For being as focused on local, fresh food as they are, it's a shame how much they overloaded every dish with salt. I consumed at least 3 bottles of water at the table trying to counteract the abundant seasoning. Next time I spend $15 on a bread basket I hope it's not as dry as this one. We joked at our table how the Heimlich wouldn't help if we choked on this bread it was so dry going down. The wait staff was also disappointing. Some were beyond friendly, but the front desk staff wasn't engaging and our particular waitress didn't know enough about the menu. She was fine, but when asked about vegan dishes (for one member of our party) she recommended dishes with cheese baked in and wasn't very accommodating. Due to the atmosphere and proximity to home I'll return, but for cocktails only this time. Given the Oldham County food scene I can see why people go nuts over this place but it's really not my cup of tea. read more

Terrible service and even worse food...been many times before but not been since they lost the chef....wont be back unless something changes ... everyone at our table was disappointed read more

Barn 8's atmosphere is unmatched. Driving up I'll be the first to admit I was skeptical. The first thing we heard when we arrived was a charming older gentleman telling us the food was gone while walking to his car. I'm a big believer in omens and I count that as a good one. Walking in it screams bourbon country. An upscale horse barn doesn't seem to do it justice but also describes it well. Can immediately tell it is a nicer place when walking into the door. We started out with the tempura fried vegetables which were easily my favorite part of the meal. Their bourbon list was excellent and my wife got a very tasteful gin and tonic. Tonic was house made. For our main course I ate the Tempura Fried Pork Tenderloin while my wife ate the Sesame Asian noodle salad. The chef had replaced the normal beef in the salad with bison which was phenomenally cooked 10/10 dish. The only reason this place is getting a 4 is because the tenderloin lacked in a sauce while it did have one, it was very minimal and I found the meat dry at times. Would have liked to see the meat covered in the sauce and it not on the side. The cabbage could have been a little more crispy as well. Could potentially see this becoming a new favorite of ours. read more

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