Although this rustic restaurant has earned a reputation of being one of the fanciest restaurants on the island, be prepared to spend A LOT of money on TINY portions! I appreciate that their food is "farm to table" fresh, but the portion sizes should match the prices. Our table of ten spent an average of $320 per couple, and three of the couples had split their dinners. We did order appetizers and drinks as well. I explained my food allergies to the waitress. She relayed the info to the kitchen and did her best to accommodate me. I ordered a small charcuterie without blue cheese. It came with Prosciutto, manchego cheese wedges, pitted olives, red grapes, a few crostini, and a drop of honey. For my entree, I ordered a filet mignon. It came with dollops of instant-like mashed potatoes and prosciutto wrapped asparagus. My friend ordered a filet as well but his was cooked more than the temp he ordered. Instead of medium, it came out well done... charred on the outside, no pink, and dry. Mine, on the other hand, was cooked perfectly even though mine was medium as well. Would I come back? Only for a special occasion perhaps. ‍ read more

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Excellent dinner. No complaints here. The pappardelle, specifically, was cooked to perfection. read more

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Best kept secret on Block Island. You need reservations unless you are very lucky. Service cannot be beat, dry high energy level from the entire staff. Cocktails, wine, and food are always perfect. The oyster's Rockefeller are hard to beat. Great fresh fish and other seafood a must. Cannot speak high enough about how fun this dining experience is always. read more

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Absolutely love this hidden special place. It has a speakeasy style feel and is intimate at the bar - maybe 8 seats. So cozy with outstanding bartenders that know how to make great craft cocktails. The vibe is excellent. We ate osso bucco and it was super. Will absolutely make this place part of an annual ritual. read more

The scallops are amazing! This is a favorite restaurant to visit anytime we're on Block!

Wow! The food here is incredible! We made reservations here for our anniversary and were not disappointed. The charcuterie board (we only ordered cheese, requested no meat) was delicious. Block Island honey and the manchego cheese was "out of this world" delicious. I had the quinoa bowl and my husband had the stuffed cod. It is small and intimate. Make sure you make reservations if you want to get in. read more

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Sadly after 3 years, i wont prioritize to eat here or spring house again. Food, particularly seafood dept, lacking. $64 dollar seafood bouillabaisse was the height of disappointment. read more

I thought the food and service was VERY good but could be GREAT with a few adjustments. We were staying at the Spring House Hotel and just prior to the restaurant opened I visited the host to see if there was any availability and she kindly worked us in that evening and took me on a tour of the dining room as I had never been before. Main dining room was a bit toasty but the temp in the adjacent room was perfect. Garden greens salad was tasty, but slightly underdressed for our liking. Split the tomahawk with my husband and it was perfectly cooked. Friend dining with us found his salmon to be "okay" but a little dry. Server brought us a complimentary dessert to make up for that shortcoming. Service was nice but a bit slow... found a few times we needed something and nobody was to be found for a few minutes. As many other reviews note, this place is pricey. Def recommend reservations, this place was packed on a Wednesday just after labor day (off season). Will def be back to visit again. read more

Brought the family to the spring house hotel for dinner and drinks out on the lawn sitting among the beautiful Adirondack chairs. Wonderful views, but not much to say positively beyond that. We ordered drinks and a number of shared plates (limited menu outside) for our family of six (including two under two years). We had dinner reservations inside, but thought we could keep the chaos of our young children outside on the lawn so that it wouldn't be shared by others. Promptly after ordering, we were served our drinks. Another forty five minutes passed without food, so we politely inquired to make sure we were not mistaken as to being served outside. The staff confirmed our order. Another half hour went by, but no food. At this point, we were approaching our two year olds bedtime. We again flagged down waitstaff and we're informed it should not be much longer. We waited until more than an hour and a half after placing our order (for small shared plates: buffalo cauliflower bites, sliders, etc) until we informed our waitress that we would need to cancel our food order. She went inside to check again and assured us the food "was ready and would be right out". If this were true then I would expect the food would be there after several Inquiries. Regardless, we said no thank you as we were past our allotted time. Things happen and it was a busy summer night. The more infuriating part was when the manager came out to speak to us. He said that he did not understand why we were cancelling our order that was ready. I was stunned at how brazen he was that he felt we were the ones being unreasonable. A simple apology or acknowledgment that they were busy and the kitchen was behind (or our order was misplaced) would have gone a long ways. Oh well. read more

If you're looking for an amazing dining experience while on Block Island, look no further than this fine dining restaurant! From the moment you step inside, you'll be blown away by the elegant decor and welcoming atmosphere. The menu features delectable dishes that are sure to please any palate, and the service is top-notch. I had the pleasure of trying the seared scallops and they were absolutely delicious. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone looking for a truly unforgettable dining experience. read more

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This was truly the best meal I have ever had. It was a perfectly cooked medium filet on a bed of puréed potatoes with a delicious sauce and prosciutto wrapped asparagus. My husband has a pork chop with a apple, garlic glacé on top of polenta and broccolini. read more

Stumbled into The Barn on a Sunday evening...warm, cozy and cheery. Sat at the chef's counter in front of three chef's(?) watching them do their magic. Reviewing the menu, the Bouillabaisse seemed to call my name with some coaxing from the chef zone. Just wanted dinner-warm, cozy, done and delicious. So much so, reserved for our anniversary a few nights later. On to the night-weekday. Arrived to be graciously seated in what felt like tight quarters a room in the barn. It's a weeknight. Barn-made rolls arrive with a dish of roasted garlic bathed in olive oil. Menus arrive...extensive wine selection and quantity, but limited food selection + Specials + Sides. Steak options - filet mignon or tomahawk rib eye for three! The bride went with swordfish and the Pantanella Salad of heirloom tomatoes. When asked which of the heirloom tomatoes-brandywine, cherokee purple, green zebra, persimmon, speckled roman-to name a few; we were told - the red and the green ones. Regardless, it was delicious. A must have. Mr. Meathead loved the filet with fingerling potatoes, adding the roasted garlic sent it over the top. Add to that - our attentive server was an islander. A charmed evening worthy of many returns! read more

Awesome service - very attentive. Food is fresh and fantastic. Portions are generous and flavorful. Must come when on the block! read more

I love this little gem! The ambiance of the Barn in the winter is unmatched. I love cozying up at the bar or in the dining room while their fantastic team cooks away on the grill. I love their Cajun garlic shrimp appetizer, filet mignon with the grilled lobster, and their killer dessert menu. read more

The Springhouse dining on the patio was exquisite. We visited the restaurant during our stay in June, during the pandemic, and they had handled social distancing of tables and PPE on staff wonderfully. The patio was quiet upon our arrival, it's under a shaded white tent overlooking the ocean view and beautiful iron tables. They quickly filled up as it was dinner time and there was a wide array of patrons from families with little kids to couples. They are in the pricier side but it's the Springhouse so that shouldn't be a surprise. We ordered some appetizers and although they don't have a children's menu we did get a cheese pizza for my little one which she enjoyed. I had the little necks with clams and they were very good, in a white wine sauce. Although we didn't get dessert, they do bring out a dessert tray and let me just say, it doesn't disappoint. read more

The Barn - Littlenecks and linguini - New American Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

Once again a fantastic dinner at the Barn. We had the brussels sprouts and the porterhouse. Excellent service and a great bottle of wine made it a perfect evening. This is our "Nice Dinner" place on the Island and it never disappoints. Most of the time on vacation I'm happy with quick and casual food with a local influence (e.g. seafood on an island) but when we come to the Barn we're looking for an excellent experience and that's what we always have. I haven't eaten everywhere on the island (yet) but this is far and above the best restaurant I've tried so far. Make a reservation and check it out for yourself! read more

My husband and I came here for a 7:45 pm reservation on a weekend. The views there are absolutely breathtaking and we came early to enjoy some cocktails and live music. The staff were all wearing masks, the host stand had plexiglass, and all of the tables were kept outside with a good amount of distance in between. Although we had to walk briefly inside to get to our dinner table, we felt fairly safe in our experience. As an appetizer, we shared the ahi tuna tartar. I ordered the swordfish and my husband had the fillet mignon. The food was good but considering the prices, we weren't blown away. In particular, the tuna tartar had a really heavy sauce and the steak was practically covered in peppercorns, losing some of the flavor of the actual food. Overall, I'd recommend coming here for some drinks and taking in the view, but for the high prices of the restaurant, the food isn't much to write home about. read more

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We make sure to stop at The Barn every time we are on the island. Great fresh food and the service is always spot on. Get the Black and Blue Martini, you won't be sorry! read more

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Another good dinner at the spring house. We had a drink at the bar then sat out on the back patio for dinner with beautiful ocean views. Our waitress Elena was very friendly and answered all our questions. read more

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The best restaurant on Block Island. Quant, cozy, exceptional service and delicious, fresh food. The Pazanella Salad is a must! We had the Pork Shank special and the Bouillabaisse for entrees and both were very good! Definitely a must when visiting the island! read more

Top quality food and service. Sitting at the chef's counter was wonderful. Absolutely worth a visit when you're on Block!

Our favorite place on the Island, relaxing and enjoyable! Review is based on dining/restaurant only . The lunch menu was small and basic however the food is delicious. The swordfish completely melts in your mouth, my only complaint is I wanted more....... The cocktail and wine selection are superb, plenty of varieties to order while dining or just enjoying the lawn service. The view is outstanding accompanied by a delicious glass of Vermintino offered on the menu. Truly a wonderful time!!! read more

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Food was large sized portions. Beautifully prepared and served. Staff was lovely and the rooms are warm and cozy and inviting. Local artists paintings on the wall. We had a salad with chopped summer vegetables and two types of fish for our meal. Halibut and salmon. Both great. Wine menu is big. A lovely meal. The kitchen is in view of the dining room which is fun too. You can see the chefs prepping and cooking everything. A lovely upscale meal. You can wear whatever you want though. Block Island vibes! read more

Had a great time at the bar at The Barn. My wife and I arrived Friday evening and were told that the main bar was closed for a wedding so they suggested that we go to the bar at The Barn. So glad they suggested that. We had a wonderful experience with great friendly staff. The Black and Blue drink was wonderful and the atmosphere was cozy and welcoming. Looking forward to returning on our next trip! read more

Best food on Block Island! The stuffed mushrooms and roasted Brussel sprouts were fantastic. Service is great!

I'm here now, writing this review from the front lawn. Hostesses are unbelievably rude, dismissive and need to check their attitudes. We came in to order drinks and appetizers after a day at the beach. When we kindly asked to be seated (at one of the numerous empty tables), the hostess told us to order drinks at the bar and then she would seat us at a table. We thought that was reasonable and ordered 4 expensive cocktails at the bar. We then asked once more to be seated, alas that was not to be. The hostesses refused to seat us, saying that we needed to order off the dinner menu in order to have a table on the veranda. The two hostesses, both 20-something women, were short in tone, never apologized for giving us the wrong information and didn't have the courtesy to point us to an alternative seating area (the lawn). We were later told by another young waitress that in fact, ordering appetizers from the dinner menu was completely sufficient to be seated at the table area we had requested. My three friends and I just came from the beach and we all get the sense they tried to dissuade us from sitting out front because we weren't dressed as fancy as some of the other patrons and are the only non-white patrons in the area. We had already bought $13 cocktails so we literally moved the lawn chairs around ourselves so we could sit together and enjoy our drinks. No one offered to help. We've now been sitting on the lawn chair area for at least 15 minutes and haven't had a single waitress approach us offering to serve us despite their constant attention to others seated literally right next to us. As mentioned above, we later asked another waitress who walked by about the veranda seating policy and she said the hostesses should have sat us at a table if we had purchased drinks and appetizers -- I'm not sure what their deal is, but different sets of rules for different patrons sounds like a losing business strategy. We are four young professional women living in Washington DC and have never felt as disrespected by restaurant staff as we did by the hostesses here. To be totally fair, the bartender was nice and the pina colada is good, but we won't be returning. read more

The Barn - Empty tables that the wait staff reused to seat us at - New American Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

What a beautiful scenery for cocktails, dinner and an andan sunset. We had to go back for a repeat. The food was delicious. Lobster, Linguini, clams, PEI muscles .... Even if you only come for a cocktail on the lawn... read more

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Went for dinner during the off season and couldn't have been happier. Our server was incredible, friendly and offered his recommendations. Portions are large. Everything our group of four ordered was perfectly cooked and delicious. The atmosphere is super cozy. They have an enclosed patio with heaters to keep you warm. Looking forward to coming back to dine here again very soon. It is our new favorite restaurant on the island. read more

Some of the best food and service we've had anywhere in a very long time. Worth the trip from anywhere.

Just enjoyed an amazing main dish with rare tuna, bok choy , noodles, basil. Just fantastic. The Barn is a great choice (not that there are many) in the off season on Block Island. In my book, they are clearly at the top of the list. read more

The folks at the Barn are amazing. From the hostess to the servers and chefs. I cant forget the dish crew either. Everyone greets you with a genuine smile and a thanks for coming. Truly exceptional dining in a small town atmosphere. Thanks so much for having our crew night after night for months during this past winter. Exceptional people doing exceptionally great work. read more

One of the best meals I've had in decades! The ambience is incredibly unique and very non-traditional in comparison to all of BI's nautical motifs. You can actually see the three chefs cooking in the kitchen and pushing out some damn good food. We had: charcuterie board, scallop app, bouillabaisse (the best I've ever had...ever,) and hen (I think? I paid no attention to the hubs poultry but he said it was divine, so there you go!) Anyway this is a must visit. read more

After having an epic fail at a nearby restaurant the previous night, the Spring House came to the rescue tonight! We had 8pm reservations and headed out early to have a cocktail. They have a wonderful lawn that you can sit & enjoy your cocktail, all with a beautiful view of the ocean. After enjoying cocktails (fantastically delicious) and the calamari app, we headed up to tell them we were ready to be seated. They took us all through the inside of the Inn, which is stunningly beautiful & all decorated handsomely. Then they walked us out to the patio...which had a breathtaking view of the lawn and the open ocean. We had a beautiful sea breeze on a hot summer night. And the specials...? Locally caught cod, Block Island swordfish, and filet mignon. We got the cod and the tuna. Both were perfectly season and a delight for the mouth. I highly recommend checking this place out! Make reservations beforehand, get dressed up, & come early for a cocktail. I recommend the grapefruit cocktail on their summer menu. This is a perfect venue for an engagement, a special occasion, or a wedding. Highly, highly recommended! read more

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I went to the Spring House this summer, during Covid, and had a wonderful experience! It was a great spot to grab lunch and drinks and look out over the water. We first went there for lunch and I got this delicious beet salad. The veggies were fresh and it was a filling meal. Later in the night we went back for cocktails on the Adirondack chairs over looking BI and the water. It was very peaceful there. I also found it very nice that you didn't have to be a guest at the hotel to enjoy the atmosphere there! read more

The Barn - Bert Salad - New American Near Me - Block Island, Rhode Island

The service was phenomenal. The food was good, but there were a few small issues. My scallop appetizer; my scallops were slightly over cooked. My halibut entree was very fresh, a large piece of fish. However, the beurre blanc, was not tight enough, nor was it seasoned. It was quite bland overall. There was 1/2 a plum tomato atop of my fish. It could've been cooked down, or blistered-but it was not. Just a bland chunk of tomato. We appreciated the fresh green beans and new potatoes from the garden. The food was solid, but not delicious; as I'd hoped. read more

Not so fine dining, overpriced with a very average service. The price does not match the food - got the lamb and the seafood dish, the lamb did not have much flavor and the seafood assortment was also blah, swimming in the tomato sauce that might have as well come from a can. The desert was a hard chocolate cake, dry and sad. I gave a star for the view. read more

Good meal, good quality. Good service. Pricey but not out of the ordinary for a nice dinner on the island. Good menu, small which is fine, but wish the options had a little more of a unique flare/combo of ingredients and flavors - would love to see some more variety with the side dishes was mostly just potatoes or bland veggies. Overall good meal, would recommend! read more

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The oysters are delicious the food is amazing! We love martini nights and the view from the patio. It's one of my favorite spots when visiting block island. The staff is excellent and so helpful! The service is quick and they don't miss a beat! read more

Never have we had a bad meal. Best restaurant on the island! Pricey but worth every dime!!!! Thank you for a wonderful night!

Absolutely amazing dinner! We come to the island every year, and will definitely be coming back to The Barn! I made reservations a few weeks ahead of time because I was told it can be hard to get in without one. We arrived 15 minutes early for our reservation and were sat immediately. I'm not one who cares about water (tap is fine), but I must say the bottle of still water they brought us was probably the best water I've ever had. Never thought I'd say that about water! The bartender also crafted me a delicious custom cocktail based on my favorite ingredients! We had the beef tartar for an appetizer, absolutely amazing. I got the filet mignon and it was cooked absolutely perfectly (I asked for rare). The whole dish/flavor was out of this world. Husband got the special which was a T-bone and he loved it, I tried a bite and it was really good! We didn't have any dessert, too full! The atmosphere was upscale and not loud. The service was fast and our waitress was super nice and professional! read more