This eatery on the UC Riverside campus is a great place to go to get a quick, cheap and tasty meal. It has a nice outdoor eating area and I understand the bands that perform here rock. The hot wings and popcorn shrimp that I snacked on for about six bucks did not disappoint. For those who are wondering why I was at The Barn, I will proudly say that I am a UCR dad -- twice over. This is where I will be eating on campus when I visit my young adults. read more

I love the barn. Being a Riverside native I've been going here since I could sneak in as kid. However, I moved outa town(moved to SD) for a few years and recently came back. Big changes! I saw the Album Leaf(big San Diego ambient/electro/indie band) on Jan 19th. I've seen them many times in SD, and I gotta say that this was their BEST SHOW! The sound quality blew me away, the digital effects were memorizing. Best of all, it was a small intimate crowd(I guess these new UCR students don't listen to music or see bands anymore, they must stay home and jerk off) I love the new renovations, it has a "House of Blues" feel, much different then it's old feel.... which was watching a show in an actual barn, lol. I didn't try the food, and why should I? This is a concert venue, not a food place. I stuck with my liquid diet of Rolling Rock beer and was very happy. The bartenders were friendly. read more

There are two great vegan options on the menu here, and also a vegan side dish. My favorite is the Garden Veggie Burger. It has sunflower sprouts and a veganaise aioli sauce that make it divine. As a new vegan, this place has become a lifesaver on campus. Not always the cleanest (especially outside where it looks like they haven't wiped the salt and pepper shakers down in ages), sometimes a really long wait. But when there is a long wait to get your food they still manage amid the chaos to get it out relatively quickly. read more

I don't like the barn for my first year and somehow I have the thought all their food all salty and overpriced... However, this year I had several great experiences here. I love the buffalo chicken burger and 1/3 lb burger. And their spaghetti is more than I expected :) definitely good place to come :) read more

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Honestly I come here frequently with my girlfriend and it is the perfect spot for us. We love the food and my favorite is the new jalapeño burger but I usually get the Buffalo burger. The food is tasty ,the service is quick and the employees always have a smile. I guess this is what being a team means...#teamdining I read more

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I used to only come here for Happy Hour and the only thing worth getting is the wings for $2.99. My favorites were the hoison zing and the parmesan garlic... even better than BWW's wings. Now... they don't even offer it anymore.... they offer wack boneless wings with crappy BBQ and buffalo sauce. Other items on the Happy Hour menu is the popcorn shrimp and tacos... but even then, those items suck too. Other than happy hour, I guess their entree items are good. I like the turkey burger. Mac and cheese was good, but it was a small portion for a big price. A lot of the regular menu items are too pricey for the quality and quantity. Take my advice and walk over to Getaway Cafe, where they serve a similar menu but it is much much much better. read more

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The Barn is not only a dining option at UCR but also a place to go see some really rad shows. I went to see Wild Moccasins and Of Montreal play last week and was very impressed with the show! They completely transformed the restaurant into a mini concert venue, complete with lights, quality speakers and a stage. The staff served food and drinks throughout the show, which was nice. I was a little bummed to discover that they no longer serve beer, as this was known as the only alcohol serving venue on campus. Anyways, their food was decent, nothing amazing, but definitely a step up from what you find over at the HUB. I would recommend The Barn, especially for their concert series. read more

Their veggie burger is not the best, the nacho is flavorful but there's not enough chicken read more

The Barn - Their nachos ($4.99) are actually really filling ( didn't give much chicken) - Burgers Near Me - Riverside, California

Very disappointed. My wife and I went, she got a turkey burger, I got an 1/3 lb Angus burger. First off, they forgot both of our sauces on the burgers. Hers was supposed to have chipotle mayo, mine was supposed to have thousand island. We had to ask about it, then the waitress brought us two thousand islands. We had to go and get the chipotle mayo. Then, there was my burger. It was a pre-packaged burger like you find at Mc Donalds so it was definitely not worth the $7 I paid for it. If you're going to charge that much, at least use a real burger patty. Worst of all, though, it was burnt to a crisp. It was rock hard and black, so I brought it back to the kitchen. They returned 10 minutes later with another burnt burger. I didn't even bother giving it back that time. It's unfortunate having to pay that much money to eat food that's gross. I work on campus, so it would be nice to be able to eat there, but not if they can't even figure out how to make a hamburger. I guess I'll go down to Carl's Jr. I can get a much better burger for 1/3 of the cost. Sorry. read more

Gave this place a second chance because of my first experience here was horrible. The service this time was great; I got my food very fast and everything was tasty. I'm glad I gave this place a second chance! Will come again. read more

Tired of dorm food? Don't know where to eat for lunch? Head over to the Barn. This is located at UC Riverside and you can't miss it. It is near the HMNSS buldings. You can use your dining dollars if you're on a meal plan. If you don't have dining dollars you can use cold hard cash and credit cards to pay for your meal. If you want to get your beer fix, you can do it here! This is the only place on campus where you can drink! You cannot take your booze with you to class. There is a Happy Hour too! Go drink before you attend your night class. The food here is actually good and doesn't taste like the dorm food. I haven't been here in a while but I know the food is awesome. My roommates and I would eat here at least twice a month. We had nothing better to do anyways. They also sometimes have live bands and different programs going on. Usually the lines can get busy but you have to pick when you go. If you go around lunch time it is packed. Every student has a different schedule so if you're looking for a quick bite and you come around the lunchtime rush, forget coming here. Go to the new commons. If you go to UC Riverside, try out the Barn. It is definitely a lot better than the dorm food. I guess I have to visit this place at some point because i haven't been back since I graduated. Parking is in the surrounding parking lots. You need a parking permit or you can pay by space. It is up to you. read more

The barn is my favorite place to eat on campus! It's pricey just like the rest of the food places on campus but eating here once in a while is worth it. Issue: I've noticed that recently they've been making their fries portions much smaller than before. The prices also increased. I don't come to eat here as often anymore because of this. Food: I think the quality of the food has also depreciated. I would get the Third pound angus chuck burger because it was juicy and flavorful, now it's kind of dry and Its been served to me burnt as well. I also like their sandwiches, the BLT and the ham sandwich with bacon are also good. Service: Wait staff is very nice and helpful. The barn does get packed around noon/lunch time but they do their best to get your meal served to you within an appropriate wait time. Warning: The lounge in the barn or that extra room smells like mold. I don't know if it's because the barn isn't new or because of the carpet, but I don't like to eat there because the smell is very unpleasant. But then again I have a sensitive nose and can smell a lot of things that others won't be bothered by. read more

I love their fries. I keep going back for them. I also love their Mesquite Chicken Sandwich. Their wings are good, sliders are good, everything's good! I get so addicted! Everything's really cheap too. I love the environment as well read more

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The only time I came here was during happy hour the reason being cus it was too hot during the day to venture cross campus to get food. and two it was happy hour. I see the regular food and tried some of my friends, i say it's average, definitely better then latitude. But for what they're serving i think its a tad bit over priced. It is the only place to get drinks on campus tho, unless you count get away cafe which is technically off campus. My experience with the happy hour menu is a good one. The sliders are good and the fries, the wings are iffy, i don't really like them but some of my friends just like digging into them, i think they're microwaved. Overall, i personally wouldn't go out of my way to go to the barn unless there's an event or if a friend is adamant about going then i would swing by. read more

I got the Sautéed Tilapia Filet. Came out at a good decent time. The tilapia was extremely tasteful, but had too much of the sauce. It was slightly over cooked, but still on the good side. But the pickle from my girlfriend's buffalo crispy chicken sandwich was bomb. read more

Nowadays, the Barn is probably hands down, the best UCR run place to get lunch on campus. It used to be one of the best overall before they brought in the private food vendors. It is still a cool place to get a good lunch and avoid the crowds at the HUB. My favorite item I usually order is the turkey club wrap with a side salad or fries. It is always a delicious choice and I leave feeling pretty full. Avoid the standard lunch times if you don't want to wait in line to order. Despite some long lines to order though, I have never had a problem finding a seat inside or out on the patio if the weather is nice. read more

This place is definitely a better place for food in terms of UCR dining. They are a step up from places like the dorms and the HUB. Though it will be a notch below Arroyo Vista Cafe that's located just down the street. They recently (earlier this year) changed the menu. It used to be a lot better, but the revised menu is something that is definitely still satisfying. I really enjoy the Crsipy Chicken Salad. It's a giant salad for about 7.50. They also have happy hours. But I forgot -_-... They have really weird hours though. Actually there is a website with the hours. Here you goooo: http://dining.ucr.edu/CampusRestaurants/TheBarn.htm read more

Best place to eat on campus! I work at the school so luckily I get to eat here for free weekly haha. Good food and quality ingredients! Everything on the menu is tasty! read more

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I love the Barn. I really don't have anything negative to say about it other than the wait around 12 SUCKS and they usually get something wrong, but since they have students working, you have to figure that's going to happen. The food is fantastic and they always fix immediately whatever may have gone wrong, and then some. Highly recommended. Just get there at 11:30!! Wait...No, Get there at 12..I'll get there at 11:30!! read more

The Barn - Side salad with grilled chicken, 5.00! - Burgers Near Me - Riverside, California

This is on the campus of UC, Riverside, but it is also open to the public as well. Hours: Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Prices: Slightly above average. There is happy hour on Fridays from 4-7pm I believe. Cheap tacos and discounts on beer and appetizers. There are a lot of people on these days. Taste: Some burgers are good and some are not. Same with other foods. Fish tacos are GREAT, my favorite!!!!!! read more

The Barn is hands down the best restaurant on campus. If you're parents are stopping by for a visit, this is a great alternative to A-I or Lothian and really lets you put those dining dollars to work. Located out by Humanities and Sproul, The Barn offers outdoor seating with misters for the 364 days of the year when it's hot in Riverside. The food is tasty and runs for about as much as food anywhere else on campus. I personally love the spicy chicken sandwich, but the mac and cheese is good too. For those ambitious individuals, this is a favorite spot of professors and TA's, so if you're looking to rub elbows, this is the place to do it. The service here is also very good, and there's usually some sort of music event going on in the evenings. Only downside is that they've stopped serving alcohol :( read more

First time eating at the barn and I had a really good experience. The service was great, and although I was a little iffy about trying their breakfast because I thought It'd taste like the dorm food, I was wrong. They had quite a few options for breakfast so I chose the French toast and orange juice. Everything was great, price for orange juice was a little steep but it's fresh squeezed orange juice! So you can't beat that. Definitely would come back and the service from Evelyn I believe was her name was amazing. read more

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I ordered The Barn Classic with bacon and a bunch of stuff taken off as well as some steak fries. All I got was a plain burger and some lettuce on the side. Mind you J paid extra for the bacon and the steak fries. Ridiculous. read more

Great food, beer, and staff. But parking is pricier than downtown and it's enforced 24/7!

This on-campus restaurant at UCR is definitely different since 2017-2018. The food is mediocre to be honest, I got the Buffalo Sandwich meal with fries. The fries needed more salt and seasoning, while the sandwich was actually not half bad. I was generously given a sandwich for free since they had a promotion for UCR students, but I'll keep this one for the books. I don't know if they'll be able to compete with The Habit on campus, but eh it's okay and service was fast! read more

Hvae not been here in awhile. It used to be an awesome place, where great bands would show up. It was then closed for a long time. They then reopened, but this new oen wasa not even close to the original. The last time I went, they stopped making food pretty early and the food was not anything special. read more

The service was pretty good; however, the food was bland and pretty dry. One of the better places to eat on campus yet still pretty pricey read more

They take sooo long. I am a staff member at the campus and they took 15 minutes to give me a cup of soup. I asked for broccoli cheddar and they gave me chowder soup. The soup pot is near the utensils and they still took almost twenty minutes to package this to go. They give decent service, but the wait time is horrendous. Last week I went because this is the nearest area to dine during the lunch hour and they took twenty two minutes to give me a chicken salad. Terribly disappointed. Not going back again. Sorry. read more

This is the fanciest restaurant on campus. Dennis quality food, cheap lawn chairs used inside makes dining in a little uncomfortable. School only serves Pepsi. All in all, below average. read more

The Barn, with Happy Hour every day from 4 to 7 PM.... which makes it the cheapest hot food you'll get on campus. I'm a fan.

Boycott the barn! They took away the free chips and salsa, which was the reason I went there. I certainly didn't go for the super dry sandwiches or the fruit bowls that are half orange peel. read more

Fresh salads and flavorful seasonal veggies! Very friendly service as well... Update: Friendly service only from some. Reduced from 5 stars to 4. read more

honestly i was surprised with how good their food was. I much rather come here , there prices add up to be about the same as the food in the hub but the quality of this place is def at a much higher level!!! yum !!! read more

Wow this is literally the barn Reminds me of Charlottes Web Good food here and good vibes all around read more

This is by far the best place to eat on campus for the price and quality. It's only a few more dollars than the other dinning options and tastes way better. My favorite part about the barn is that they are constantly changing the menu which allows me to have the opportunity to try new things. Just wish it was slightly less expensive. read more

Before the Alumni Center was built and the Commons was finished, the Barn and the Getaway were just about all UCR had for restaurants where you'd get together with friends, as opposed to grab-and-go style meals. As a result, I used to frequent this place fairly regularly and am left with some mixed feelings. I love their strawberry lemonade, but even after eating here over a dozen times, I can't remember a dish I actually loved. Their food is good, but to me going to The Barn was more about the environment -- being tucked near orange trees and feeling somewhat distanced from anything, even though it's not far from the CHASS buildings. For me, it was far enough away from my classes that I felt like I could unwind, but close enough that I could dash back for another class after lunch. They also do all sorts of free concerts here in early evening, but since I never went to any the review is just about the food. read more

This place not only served the best food on UC Riverside's campus, but was a great place to hang out in between classes, study for midterms, or go on Facebook. The food is actually good and tastes nothing like cafeteria food. For a while I was hooked on the tuna melt, the taquitos, and the tomato soup. The place is hidden behind a wall that offers peace and quiet to those sitting on the patio. Warning: you may run into a professor or TA whose class you did not do so well in. read more

I went here because I was craving salad, and i was not dissapointed! I got the berry quinoa salad with chicken, and its easily my favorite salad ive had in a while. The ginger dressing really pulls it together! Also i got a cucumber chia agua fresca and its super refreshing! This is gonna be my go to place for a healthy lunch! Also the service here is nice! Staff is a little tired but very kind. read more

First time here. Great breakfast place. The breakfast burrito with bacon and sausage was delicious! Good service, will definately come back here again. read more

Offers a variety of healthy choices. I prefer it over the HUB. Good prices and great service too :)