We came to celebrate Mother's Day. They had a wonderful brunch buffet. Everything was delicious. Service was great. Atmos Definitely coming back! read more

The Barn is easily one of the best places around. The bartenders, servers, and even the bar backs are awesome, friendly, fast, and always on point. The food is amazing every single time, and you can tell everyone there takes pride in what they do. Frank, the owner, goes out of his way to make sure everyone has what they need and leaves happy. Plus, if you're a football fan, they've got every game on. Great people, great food, great atmosphere. Can't beat it. read more

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Mother's Day Brunch was excellent. Plenty of choices, excellent food and service. Thank you for a beautiful morning!

Very pleased with service and food. Fireplace was burning and gave warm and comfy feeling. Wasn't busy due to late lunch time. Waited on promptly. Joe, our server was pleasant and accommodatINg. Will be back soon. read more

Fun free Monday night Bingo with free drink or ice cream prizes. Great service by Giana and her team! Lots of nice Easter decorations in the Barn. We shared steamed dumplings and mozzarella sticks all cooked to perfection. My herb salmon was very unexpectedly saucy, but good. read more

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Food is very good but over priced compared to local competitors on the average breakfast 25% higher ...for my budget it is too much money

Terrible food and service! Avoid. There are so many quality restaurants in the vicinity.

The Barn in Rockaway is a nice themed restaurant with an extensive menu and a sports bar feel. The service was good, and I was surprised by how reasonable the prices were visiting from Phoenix. I had a ahi tuna burger and it was cooked perfectly. The tots were also very good, however sweet potato fries seem to be the house specialty. My father had fish and chips, and while the portions are smaller than what I am used to, it looked very good over all. They have a full menu and plenty of televisions for sports. I had come here a long time ago when it was still Damon's and it was nice to see the site is doing so well with The Barn. read more

Rockaway River Barn - Szechuan Tuna Burger - New American Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

I don't usually write reviews but we had such a great experience I had to share. We had the french dip, wings, and vodka fries. They were delicious. They also have the best dog menu! Our dog loved the carrots and hamburger patty. Our waiter Dominic was so attentive and nice. Joel, the manager, even brought out our dog's food personally to ensure he liked it. He was so kind and friendly! Thank you Dominic and Joel for the great service. If you're a dog lover looking for a welcoming spot, this is the place to go. We'll definitely be returning! read more

Rockaway River Barn - New American Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

Had pork and macaroni and cheese was very mushy and the pizza was not tasty. Service was good. It needs a facelift in there..

Came here with a group to celebrate the engagement of our friends. It's a unique looking place when you pull in, and literally looks like a country barn. Inside is well-kept and modern rustic. No frills here. The place clearly places an emphasis on food and service. Our server was prompt and attentive, even with our large group. He was also kind and courteous. The food was wonderful, and I'd recommend any of their bbq offerings. The smokehouse burger was excellent. Smoky, moist, and perfectly-cooked. The gumbo was to die for. Most of our group raves about their food. Needless to say, we will return. read more

I enjoy this place for the most part! The food is so yummy and that's the main reason why I keep coming back. The quality never falters. My one complaint is with the service. The service is never amazing. I feel as though I have to ask the same question multiple times in order to actually get what I need and I end up feeling annoying and stop asking at a certain point. The staff is extremely kind and personable, but just not the best at serving. Either way, just more of something to bring attention to, I will definitely still be coming back! read more

I love ordering lunch from the barn! This place is consistent, generous in portions and fairly priced. This place is dependable good tasting food and I'm never hunting for the meat or the components of any particular item. Service is super fast cordial and friendly. The menu changes which is fantastic however there are some staples all throughout the year. They have a very expensive drink menu as well and the space itself is a very large and can accommodate larger groups. This is a definite go to reliable place. read more

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GREAT bar, restaurant. We were there to see a band so didn't sit and enjoy the ambiance much. However food looked amazing going by and the drinks were on point. Would DEFINITELY like to sit and enjoy a meal here, really nice outdoor area that must be awesome in the warmer weather! read more

Came to the bar for a friend's birthday. We had a long table with about 12 people. When we got there the place was fairly crowded, it was a Saturday night which is not to be unexpected. The waiting area was full and I overheard the host saying people are not getting up. After a short wait. However, they did manage to clear out the waiting area and see everyone. We sat down at our long table which had plenty of room which was nice. The waiter came by and took an order of drinks, fairly uneventful. I have been to the Black River bar a number of times and figured I knew what I wanted because the food I assumed was the same. I had ordered the French onion soup and a Reuben as well as one of their cocktails. I found the cocktail odd as it was served at room temperature. I had expected it to be cold, however it did have a warming effect and it was off their winter cocktail menu so I assumed that's how it was intended to be served. When the appetizers came out I'd gotten my soup and it was very good. We had one issue with the appetizers as one of the people to my left did not get their salad until moments before the entrees came out. One way had gotten are entrees. Mine was the first to be dropped off and wanting to wait for everyone else. I did bite into a fry, the first thing I noticed was the fries were cold which was rather disappointing. And so after they had dropped off the rest of the food I had let them waiter know that my fries were cold and if they could reheat them and he had offered just to make a fresh batch. What I should have done was also try the sandwich because the Reuben was overly salty. I don't know how that happens. I don't know if they make the pastrami and house or if they just happen to put extra salt on there, there was also a lack of the typical Reuben dressing as well as the sauerkraut, as you can see from my picture the sandwich was so salty that I actually didn't eat it and left it on the plate and just ate the new order of fries. To top this off and why the rating is as low as it was, halfway through the meal. Someone had bumped into one of the waiters who is carrying a tray of drinks, that were spilled on to me. I was wearing a cardigan, a t-shirt and another undershirt t-shirt under that it was enough to soak through the cardigan and both shirts. I was so soaking wet that I asked them if they had a t-shirt for me because I could not sit there like that, also, one of the drinks was a whiskey drink. The other was a beer and I was wearing a white cardigan and they stained the cardigan, which is frustrating as even cheap cardigans are not that cheap and that was not a cheap cardigan. What annoyed me the most was there was no recompense for that. The manager didn't come over to apologize, The waiter did deeply profess is apologies but management could have bought me a drink or something as an apology. They did give me a t-shirt which I probably changed into in the bathroom because if I didn't I would have had to go home. I have had something like this happen in the past, actually more than once and typically management will either offer to comp a meal around of drinks for the table or to pick up the dry cleaning bill which I would have rather had. But no one came over to talk to us and they kind of just shovel it on to the waiter. I think the lack of acknowledgment of this paired with the poor quality sandwich I didn't eat more than a few bites of is why I'm giving this place to stars read more

We stop by for lunch yesterday and we're seated right away. The atmosphere was great. Staff was friendly and Antoinnette. Our waiter was amazing. We had the French onion soup and a pastrami Reuben, and it was great. read more

Rockaway River Barn - Placemat - New American Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

The food here is pretty good. I sat at the bar with my lady and ordered a few things to take and go. After trying Arepas in NYC I wanted to try them here. They weren't exactly what I was expecting, but still decent nonetheless. I asked for a side of salsa since they were so dry and somewhat bland. The pulled pork on top was nice and tender. My lady ordered the fried cheese curds which came with spicy honey and a ranch dipping sauce. This was the highlight of our bar night out. I also ordered a key lime pie and some wine. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. I'll be back when they have live music. I hear it goes down on Saturdays. This River Barn and the other location in Randolph are special places for us now. read more

This restaurant came highly recommended by someone who works in the area. It's a large establishment with plenty of seating. The Texas BBQ melt was delicious and came with tater tots. We basically had three different versions of fried potatoes between us with my tots and my friends' fries and truffle fries. Our server was attentive and helpful. read more

Rockaway River Barn - Texas BBQ Chicken Melt - New American Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

Heard there's new ownership. I eat here 2x per week usually after work around 10pm. Yea service could be quicker but otherwise food is good. They have good selection of beers unlike Applebee's which doesn't have any Irish beers... Good selection of sports on the tellies. Wasn't crowded anytime I went.... read more

One of the BEST eating experiences in Morris County!!! I have always wanted to visit this restaurant and never had the opportunity, until last night...my daughter's high school sports team used the restaurant for a fundraising night and it was amazing. The food, the atmosphere and the service were just what we needed and staying open to 2am in the morning was an extra added bonus. The food was delicious and I absolutely loved the portion sizes, having shareable platters always works well. Our waitress was the BEST and recommended some of the tastiest dishes. You would be a fool if you wait as long as I did to visit this place...stop driving by, Stop, Park and Go In...you won't regret it!!! read more

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Went for the first time with friends from the area! Ambiance: American Bar/Restaurant with a lot going on for a Saturday Night. Live band, a dance floor, table service, crowded, and big menu for apps/dinner/drinks. Parking was easy even though it was crowded and lot was pretty full. 20 minute wait, which turned out to be about 10 min for party of 3 in a booth. Price Point: In line with what I expected for a popular dinner spot. Ordered: Bread and small cup of macaroni salad (comes with table), Pretzel sticks, mozzarella sticks, fried calamari, Cheeseburger, Lobster Mac & Cheese Pros: The vibes were great for my group (party of 3 in their 20's). Lots of appetizer/food options, great music while we hung out, attentive table service, and just disappointed that it was my first time here. The Lobster Mac and Cheeseburger were phenomenal. Cons: The apps overall were meh. The pretzel sticks were sub-par. A bit hard and not anything that impressed me. The serving size of Mozzarella sticks were wimpy. Overall: I'll be back for the entrees, hoping to check out some other apps and see if they are any better but wouldn't come here just for apps, and definitely see this as a hot spot when I'm in the area! read more

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Met up with some friends here and this is about halfway between us. Everyone I was with had been here before except me and was raving about how delicious it was. We started off with drinks and I had a signature margarita that was probably one of the best I've had. We then ordered appetizers and got the Buffalo cauliflower and spinach and artichoke dip. The cauliflower was burnt on the top but still undercooked making it very heard to eat. I then ordered the crab cake sandwich for my entree and was a bit underwhelmed as. It was dry with no sauce on it only coleslaw on the side. It had tasty flavor so I opted to just bring home 95% of it and have it with tartar sauce and a lemon. We also stayed in hopes of hearing the band that was supposed to start at 9:30. Left at 10:15 as the band was still going through sound check. Overall the place was nice & wasn't overly crowded. Maybe I just picked odd things and will go on the advice of a server if I ever am back in the area. read more

Rockaway River Barn - Crabcake Sandwich - New American Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

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Terrible meal this place has definitely gone down hill, bland tasting , meat was fatty, don't think I'll be back,, service at the bar was awful and it was dead in there ,, never again I'll eat in Danville from now on to bad this place used to be really good. read more

What a disappointment with the new ownership. The old menu was large and creative. Always surprises. No more. Gone is the Haystack and the salmon club BLT. Food was "eeh." Presentation was bland and unappealing. Beer prices were far outside the norm for similar establishments. This is no longer an unusual and special place. Its just another place. We're not going back. Service was very good read more

Tried a shake and the milk and cookies dessert off the new menu and I think the pictures do justice! So so good, definitely both a shareable size. Not only was the dessert fabulous but our apps and entrees were out of this world as well! We had the chicken vodka parm fries, vodka pepperoni pizza, and chicken tacos of course, all amazing. New owner, management and staff always so friendly and attentive to customers needs. One of the best things about this business, no matter how busy or what day it is the food always comes out fresh, hot and prompt. The Rockaway River Barn is quality and quantity! Also during the week they always have some form of entertainment, live music, DJ, bingo, trivia. Me and my husband went for a Monday night dinner and played bingo with our dessert together, so cute and a great way for us to spend quality time together at a great place! read more

Rockaway River Barn - New American Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

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Since the restaurant changed names, the "go-to" signature items were all replaced with basic pub/diner menu items. On top of that, food prep/quality is hit or miss (chicken cutlet was like balsa wood), staffing can be a little inattentive/poorly trained (bread but no bread plates, had to butter the bread on a paper napkin), the store is looking run down and there have been fruit flies present during multiple visits. Too bad. It was good for a long time. read more

Came for dinner on a Monday night at the recommendation our hotel. I had the South of the Border Steak Bowl and a friend had a filet. We were both very pleased, meals were well prepared and the portions were ample. The entire staff went out of their way to be sure our evening was most enjoyable. Our service was friendly and our experience was excellent ! I believe you will be very pleased if you dine here ! read more

Rockaway River Barn - New American Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

New owner as of May 2024-Much high prices-New menu with much fewer options-Rude management-TERRIBLE FOOD-I'll let my pictures speak for themselves... ask yourself how much you would pay for that. The old barn was excellent- it was one of the best restaurants in the area. I can't believe the new owner destroyed it so quickly. read more

Rockaway River Barn - The minuscule amount of chicken I managed to dig up in my $21 Cali Chicken salad. Slimy & disgusting. - New American Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

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It was interesting picking a place to meet my friend. He suggested the Barn so I looked it up. 3 stars? Not so hot. But then I read all of the top reviews and they were all 4-5 stars! So how in the world did this place end up so low? So I said I would give it a shot, and away we went to the Barn. First thoughts: Plenty of seating room and options. They offered bar, high-top, or table, and we went to the table (not really caring either way). Our waiter stopped by frequently for drinks, food orders, drink refills, more orders... never ushered us out even after we finished. So service is a plus here and so is atmosphere - it's big but there's plenty to see and TV to watch. There is a medium-sized draft beer menu but with a little of every variety, so whatever style you like, it'll be on tap in some form. For the food, I went with BBQ just because. There are a TON of options here, and that's one slight downside - as Food Network used to always say, having too many options was a negative and something the owner should try to reduce. I wasn't expecting Southern style BBQ but I did get good northern style (Dinosaur-esque) with my mac & cheese starter (the Country one with with pulled pork/cornbread) and my ribs main course. I asked for both BBQ sauces on the ribs and while they had to commit to one for the meat (the standard South 40 BBQ) they provided a dip of the other one (mustard molasses) which I used with the cornbread and sides. Impressions: Gemelli is a bit of an odd choice for the pasta in the mac. Especially with the pork/cornbread, I would like to have seen a straighter pasta used. It was heavy on the cheese sauce, which is fine in my book! but not quite balanced for some. I enjoyed the mustard BBQ sauce quite a bit, something different and sorta Southern (South Carolina). Cornbread portions were tiny, so that's one area I'd ask the Barn to improve on, but at least I ordered two things with it! Barn fries were also really good and plenty of them to dip into that mustard sauce. The pork itself was meaty, good amounts overall, just not quite that slow-cooked tender Southern-style BBQ that I don't expect this far north anyway. So, the verdict? STRONG 4 stars and a place I will look to come back to, save some room for dessert, and see if I can nail that 5th star down with my next meal. read more

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We decided to give The Barn a chance even after reading iffy reviews and were pleasantly surprised. We sat at the bar to watch baseball for which they changed the channel. The bartender came right over to greet us and happily gave us the time we needed. The cocktail and beer selection was lengthy with variety. We loved the ciders. When we only had a little left of our drinks, someone was there, so we never ran empty. The manager even came over and chatted with us a bit. Everyone was just so nice and attentive. We also ate, and the food was really tasty. We're already planning to go back tomorrow when it's 35 minutes away. read more

The staff gets four stars, but the food only got three in my opinion. I had the shrimp tacos. I liked the minced jalapeño or Serano peppers in the guacamole. It gave it a nice heat, but not too much, and the sauce was pretty good as well, but the thing that bothered me was the shrimp were so salty. It's a shame because the rest of it was really nicely put together. read more

When we were here years ago we kind of only thought Rockaway River Barn was just ok. However, we gave them another try this last fall and my meal was fantastic. One of my goals this past year was to try some things I might not have normally ordered and I did that here wwhen I ordered the Sauerbraten dinner. Wifey had shrimp tacos and my son had a short rib grilled cheese with with tots-- and they both liked their meals, but I really enjoyed mine a LOT. It wasn't quite as good as my German grandfather used to make, but it was delicious. They also have a very good beer menu and the decor and ambiance are very inviting. Really glad we gave them another shot because it was a great meal, with excellent service and we had a great time seated near the fireplace. We'll be back. read more

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The new style of the barn is not good. The menu is lackluster, service is slow and you can tell the place cheaped out. Unfortunately this is not the barn I knew and loved before the new style took over. I would not recommend the barn anymore as a good place to go for dinner. Also the old barn had a better atmosphere and style, the new style is more sterile and not fun. read more

My clients picked this spot to get lunch so they ordered and I picked it up. When I arrived I parked in their lot. I walked in and told the man my name. This place is kind of expensive so be prepared. Another man had a huge box and plopped it in front of me. I struggled a bit to pick it up and when I finally did he then asked if I needed help. By then it was too late ‍. I paid and left. I ordered the beyond meat burger and it was pretty good with the side sauce they used (not sure the name). All in all I had an ok experience. read more

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It's one of those restaurants that I always wanted to try and then the pandemic started and we held off until we recently placed a takeout order and I am so disappointed we waited this long. While the food isn't gourmet, it is delicious! It is perfect for a comfy night with the family. And the portions were nice and large- enough for my husband for the night and dinner and a snack the next day for me. I'm really excited to go back a sun try the outdoor seating in the near future. read more

Service was great and so was the food. We shared a meatball pizza and a salad with breaded chicken. They had a guy playing guitar and singing for entertainment on a Thursday night. read more

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i've been hundreds of resturants ans the barn is the worst food i ever had i order the fried fish and i got 3 fish sticks and french fries were like mush we also order the nachos which were ice cold and soagy and wet we sent them back and i refused to pay for them my spouse order baby back ribs that looked like they were sitting out in the kitchen for a week they were ice cold and we ended up sending them back my son order steak salad rare that was cold and well done i'll never go back read more

Plenty of parking and lots of outdoor seating. Had a great experience. Wait staff was on point, plenty of hard working servers not wearing gloves but always had masks on. All drinks served in disposable plastic Silverware used, not plastic All our food was delicious Their bar service is quite extensive. I had a toasted coconut margarita and it was delicious We had calamari, and garlic shrimp Appetizers. Burgers and a steak dinner. All came out hot and the servings were quite large A young lady arrived about 6:30 to sing and play on a portable keyboard and she was lovely. Look forward to coming bac read more

Rockaway River Barn - Our bill. Thanks Alex. Excellent service - New American Near Me - Rockaway, New Jersey

I've been here for food and drinks a couple times now. The bartender Denise Is amazing, super knowledgeable and friendly. The manager Baillie was also so hospitable and made sure everything came out smoothly. Awesome selection of drinks and the food and ambiance are great. read more

I visited the barn on April 12th and was very disappointed. I am a wheelchair/walker user and found the state of this restaurant on that day very unaccessible. When I pulled into one of the three handicap accessible parking spots, I noticed that one was occupied by multiple stacks of tables and chairs. I took the middle spot while a woman pulled into the remaining spot right after me. She had no handicap placard in her window or license plate. It seems like she either worked there or was hosting an event since she had flowers in the back of her van. Once I got out, I had to jump up on the sidewalk since both curb cuts were blocked on both sides. To my surprise, the walkway was also blocked due to more tables, chairs and an umbrella. Thank God I had someone with me to move things so I could get around it. We were eating outside so when we finished, I thought it would be easier to walk around via the sidewalk along the outside patio. I was wrong...now I found a firepit and stacks of wood blocking the remaining sidewalk. I have been going to the Barn forever including the one in Randolph without any issues. This experience does make me really sad since I generally like this place but I can not return due to the lack of accessibility and cluelessness from the staff. I hope this review helps bring awareness to the accessibility issue and the barn tries harder to be inclusive to everyone. read more