Super cute barn tucked away in Prospect. It's a bit of a drive, and there's not much else out there, but it's perfect for a date night, event or wedding.
The grounds are gorgeous. Rolling hills, green grass, a garden and a big barn. The barn has a large upstairs area with a few tables, but could easily host a wedding reception. Downstairs is the main restaurant. The my have a bourbon library and a shop that sells some cookbooks, seasoning, sauces, apparel and canned items, etc. There are tables throughout the barn, including more private tables within the barn stalls. Toward the bathrooms, there is a bar area that you won't notice unless you go back there. Downstairs, the bathroom is unisex with a shared sink area, but each stall is marked for men or women. Upstairs, there are two unisex bathrooms that have a toilet and a urinal inside.
The menu changes often, reflecting what's in season. The menu online was similar to the dinner menu when we arrived, with subtle changes.
We had a reservation; our table was ready on time. It was decorated with a fresh flower and herb bouquet as well as antique flatware.
Our server was friendly and around often. She started us with water and took our cocktail order. Once the cocktails arrived, we ordered the cornbread and the summer squash appetizer. The cornbread says it takes 10-15 min but it seemed like it was ready a lot faster. The cornbread was savory - served with butter topped with flaky salt. The summer squash was a large portion. There was some basil, onions and a lot of ricotta on the plate. I loved the freshness. It's a cold appetizer.
Once our appetizers were finished, we ordered dinner. She had come by earlier for our order, but I wanted to wait a little while- until I was ready for another cocktail. My first was "the hissy fit", and it was delicious- so delicious that my date had that as his second cocktail! My second round was the peppermelon punch. I was hesitant to order it because I don't like sweet cocktails but it was delicious.
Our dinners arrived and everything was delicious. We did not leave a single crumb on our plates. The whole trout was deboned by the kitchen staff, with only two small bones inside. So easy to eat! The pork chop was perfectly cooked and I enjoyed the relish.
While we opted to view the dessert menu, we were too full to enjoy anything. The cheesecake and the brownie sounded so good! But instead, we spent our time talking, finishing our cocktails. We never felt rushed.
I would recommend this place for dinner. It's so beautiful. Go early and have a walk around the garden but wear appropriate shoes. High heels would be a blunder. Check out the store, buy something, enjoy some rare bourbons, and then sit down for dinner. read more