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    Blue Barn

    3.5 (495 reviews)
    ModerateSalad, Cafes, Sandwiches
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Build-your own salad with spicy tuna
    Yura S.

    I had a couple of hours to and wanted something healthy and light. Walked around the shopping center and peeked into Blue Barn. I love barns so I was totally attracted because of the amazing exterior of the place. Interior design is also very appropriate considering the name and the theme. The staff is so very friendly. I was greeted by Brendan who was very pleasant and welcoming while he was helping another customer. I was then helped by Eduardo who was a pleasure to talk to and a very nice guy. I ordered a build-yourself-salad and it was perfect. Every ingredient was fresh, crispy, flavorful. The açaí-tarragon dry was perfectly tar and complimented every ingredient. Again, I had a salad and a glass of 2025 of Sauvignon Blanc which was fantastic. I had a great experience and totally enjoyed my time on the patio. Compliments to the proprietor, the chef, the manager, the staff.

    Steak sandwich
    Khristine C.

    The only reason I gave this place 4 stars and not 5 is because paying $20 for a sandwich is a little too steep for me and yes, I know that's a ME problem. But if your pockets are deeper than mines then you will absolutely love this place! The sandwiches and salad taste so fresh and the portions are huge! We got the steak sandwich (medium well, extra aioli on the side) and if you get tater tots or fries on the side then the meal is good enough for 2 people. I also tried the kale Caesar salad and that was yummy too, although it was a little bitter for me due to the kale. But the portions..... enough for a 2nd meal!! And yes, I know I just complained about the price of the sandwich but I'm already looking at the menu to see what I'm going to get next....so many amazing options!

    Erich L.

    Food was pretty good the skirt steak sandwich was tasty. The Cobb salad was decent but came with too little chicken so I added more. This is a casual place at a shopping center. There really isn't any service since you order at the counter and then pick up the order when it's ready. They have an automatic tip suggestion of 18-25%, which is ridiculous. That's the type of tip for restaurant service, not standing at a counter. I tip 10% max for places like this. It's expensive plus expecting such a high tip was off putting.

    Tator Tots
    Nat P.

    Came to the SF location one before and loved it, so I was excited to finally try this location and it was just as good! I ordered the Kale Caesar salad which was fresh and flavorful. It didn't taste stale at all. I also made my own salad which I prefer and it was also very delicious! The salmon I ordered came out nice and warm, not cold at all. I love their garlic cruton. Had the right crunch and it wasn't old or anything. Everything was fresh! Also ordered the tator tots and it came out crispy and hot! Loved it! Would have loved to ordered a second tator tots, but we were so full by then. The server told us it would be about 15 minute wait as everything is made to order and it was good hearing that! The results was great! And our server was friendly, not rude at all unlike the other reviews I've read. So maybe it is a hit or miss? Yes, prices are on the expensive side, but given their location and the freshness of the food makes sense. There are many overpriced food elsewhere, just like this restaurant so it is no different. But their food is made fresh on request. I would not take away a star just for the price because the food was delicious! I would recommend this place and try it out yourself!

    Zoya S.

    I've been going to this spot a lot lately, and honestly, it's become one of my favorite places to eat. Even though some of the food is fried, it doesn't feel as heavy or "junk food-y" as you'd expect--probably because they include plenty of fresh veggies and thoughtful sides. I usually visit the Novato location if I want to sit down because they have plenty of indoor seating, which makes it comfortable. The Corte Madera location is always busy, so I usually do pickup there. Outdoor seating can be crowded or chilly, so it's easier to grab your order and go. Both locations are in super friendly, walkable areas, so you can easily explore the neighborhood while you wait. Parking is convenient at both spots, and if you're at the town center location, there are plenty of stores to check out while your food is being prepared. The food does take a little time to make, but that's only because they're usually handling 10-15 orders at once. If you're super hungry, they have lots of small, ready-to-go snacks like popcorn and nibbles to tide you over. As for the meals, the portions are generous. Usually, my boyfriend and I will split a sandwich, or do a sandwich and a salad between us--they're big and very satisfying. Their fries are amazing--crispy, golden, and perfectly seasoned. The tater tots weren't my favorite, so I'd skip those next time. Their sandwiches are hearty and flavorful, and the salads are fresh and definitely not an afterthought. It's a little more expensive than fast food, but I'd say it's similar in price to places like Super Duper, and totally worth it. I feel like you get a lot of value for what you pay. Overall, I 100% recommend this place. I love it--it's my current go-to anytime I want something tasty and satisfying. Definitely give it a try!

    Buzzer-denotes casual service not 18% add on tips
    Jenny O.

    I had a choice between a sit down restaurant or Blue Barn and I chose Blue Barn for the casual dining experience. To my surprise as I was standing at the register to pay, I see an automatic tip of 18% had been added to my total. Considering my meal already came out to the same price as a sit down restaurant meal, I was shocked. Literally there is no service. They give you a buzzer to stand up and get your order when it's ready. That is RIDICULOUS to think you are automatically going to pass on a tip to your customer when you don't even provide any extra service besides what every other to-go place offers: taking an order, wiping down a table. I then changed the tip to 10%, when really it was my choice to put nothing, and the 20 year old girl at the register had the audacity to scowl at me and to speak to me in a rude tone. My food was also cold. Adjust your prices so you don't have to pass on tips to customers in a sneaky way. And if you choose to work at a casual place, do not expect 18% tips.

    Made to order salad with salmon added.

    Blue Barn is in the middle of an outdoor mall. There is a little seating indoors and a lot of outdoor seating. We stopped in for sandwiches. This place is always busy but the wait line to order was very short. The food took awhile to get but nothing too annoying. My husband had the rooster and I had the steak sandwich. I was surprised when they asked me how I wanted my steak cooked for a sandwich? They cooked it perfectly. Both of our sandwiches were delicious. I have only one complaint and that is the steak sandwich would be so much better, easier to chew and not a choking hazard if they sliced the meat into thin slices rather than big chunks. We will return when in town.

    I like my salad spicy and nutty.
    Donna D.

    For the last 10 years, the price is only increasing by $3. Keeping the same portion and being consistent with flavors and ingredients. Ordered Thai chicken salad with generous amount of seasoned chicken. Salad is presented in deep enamel bowl-doesn't try too hard to impress. Not until you try the first bite-second-third until it went down to the last. Heavenly. The entire bowl is good for 2 people to share. My face is tired for gobbling down since it was a huge serving. The cashier will ask-do you want the dressing mixed or separate? Always say mixed in. The salad is definitely healthy with lightly tossed house dressing. Low amount of sodium and MSG. Weather in Marin is always lovely, never too hot neither too cold. Seating area, choices are inside, in the patio or in the promenade. The salad cost $20-while not a resident in Marin, this place worth the drive. Nowhere you can get salad for this price. Definitely not in Marin County. ***Here is the menu: THAI CHICKEN chili-lime mary's chicken, carrot, snow peas, cabbage, scallion, herb mix, almonds, sesame seeds, crispy wontons, peanut-sambal dressing & house romaine mix $19.95***

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    Cobber Salad, 5 out of 10. Bland, chicken is dry, avocado i ordered separately isn't ripe, counter staff are indifferent, all for $30. PASS

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