The Red Barn was apparently closed for a time during the heat of the pandemic, and then open for take-out but not for eating in. It has now reopened and is well-thought of by one of our friends, so we decided to give it a try. The fact that you can eat inside, however, does not mean it is a sit down restaurant. By that I mean that you go up to the counter and order what you want (after getting menus at the counter if you are new as we were) and then sit down at a table and wait for them to call your name. Between the three of us we ordered a haddock basket, a chicken sandwich with their homemade potato chips, and a burger and fries. The chips were fine and the chicken sandwich okay, though I thought longingly of the one at Popeyes, but hardly memorable. The haddock breading didn't have much flavor and didn't fare well with reheating. The burger seemed small for the price. The fries were of course fries, and therefore fine. The food didn't stand out so I guess we won't be back. There are just too many great places out there for us to give the Red Barn another try. But it is wildly popular, so I suggest you give it a try. You may have different tastes altogether. read more

Cute place exceptional food fresh oil fried foods and the best portions I have ever seen. My partner sampled a bowl of their famous seafood stew with all the seafood they offer in stew form delicious I got the haddock basket lunch size was more than enough. There was a women constantly cleaning and stocking the dining area they have outdoor tables as well. The service was great quick friendly and helpful. read more

Great service for our group of 9 with fine food. I had the best mussels I have ever eaten on this visit!

This place is absolutely fantastic! Must drop by if you're in Augusta or passing through. It's right off the highway - you can't miss the large red barn. It's family owned, and the staff are so friendly it feels like they're welcoming into your home. I had the clam strip appetizer and the lobster roll and both were fantastic! The lobster roll was filled with fresh lobster, and they helped me customize it just the way I like it with warm butter on top. The clam strips were crispy and delicious! There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Everyone, from the staff at the register to the staff who prepared my order were so kind and welcoming. Come support this wonderful spot! read more

Their haddock's is so good. We drive up from Boston because my husband is addicted to their seafood stew. Worth the drive. read more

Looking for a quick lunch stop on our road trip, we happened upon The Red Barn. Definitely a family-friendly, no-frills kind of place. You go inside and order at the counter, they give you a pager, and when it's ready, you pick it up from the window. We got the lobster roll, which was delicious - big chunks of meat with lettuce & mayo on buttery toast. We ate at one of the many picnic tables outside on the lawn, where a band was setting up to play later. My only complaint is there's just one bathroom inside and it's in an awkward place. Otherwise, we enjoyed our visit! read more

Came in on a busy Saturday at lunchtime. Expected a line but it actually went really fast, with a patient cashier as she took our order for 8 people. The seafood stew was amazing, with tons of scallops, shrimp, fish and lobster bits. The fried clams beat out my ex-favorite, Woodman's of Essex, MA!! And that's saying a lot! Good lobster rolls as well. The onion rings included the "hearts" part of the onion. Excellent all around !! Hope to be back someday. read more

The Red Barn - Our seafood feast!! - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

Our family has been coming here for almost 25 years and in all that time we have never been disappointed. This visit took place of a very hot Thursday night and there was an Elvis impersonator entertaining the very large crowd. At the Red Barn, the pictures say more than words ever could. read more

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Amazing food with hearty portions. Friendly and fast service. Everything you would expect from Maine seafood restaurants. I had the haddock & could not finish the meal. Do yourself a favor & try this place when you are in the neighborhood or make a special trip. I hear they even have live music in the summer. read more

Food is perfect Laura is so nice! I would recommend fried shrimp or chicken and fries! I need the recipe to make this amazing food! 5 stars I wish there were a thousand read more

The Red Barn is not a fine dining establishment. It just isn't. However, if you're looking for down home comfort food served with a smile, this is the place. The Red Barn has been a neighborhood fixture in Augusta Maine. They also do a lot for the greater good. The owner puts her heart and soul into this place and it shows. My husband and I are both disabled veterans. We have never felt unwelcome or out of place here. read more

Stopped on the way to Bar Harbor. Staff was friendly and service was fast, Delicious lobster roll and scallop roll. Shrimp basket was big.

A favorite! Everybody loves it here. The food, service and atmosphere is great. If you're traveling from away, stop by. read more

Wonderful food! Very clean. Only drawback is there are not enough restrooms. They do put out portable toilets though. Not my thing but ok. Best time to go is during the outdoor entertainment during the summer. read more

Wow wow wow, have no words for this place. Amazing foods, super super friendly people, nice siting set up. Got fried lobster, fried mix, onion rings, fried mushroom, cheese burger, lobster roll and seafood stew. Stew is the best. Soup is very light and the amount of seafoods in it just unbelievable. My family loves the lobster roll, and the bread for the fried stuffs are pretty good. We were looking at the menu, and John just came and over help. Very nice guy, gave us welcome pins. Everyone, literally everyone was just nice. I cannot recommend this place enough. And btw, price is very reasonable as well. read more

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Used to be a big Barn fan. Now it caters toward the tourists and not the locals. Once a family friendly reasonable place to take my family for supper has become one of the most expensive for less portions. They had a large price increase and changed the portion sizes and batter and they seem to fry everything together as every time I go I get a clam in my chicken. I guess the biggest bummer is it's so commercialized now the locals can't afford it and it's not even open to us most of the year. read more

I must say HOLY MOLY the food was to die for!!! I am wicked wicked fussy, and I must that EVERY single time I order something, my taste buds do a super douper happy dance in my mouth!! super clean , your feet don't stick, and the bathroom makes me happy too. I know it's odd, but I like em clean. I must add, they do a lot for the community, and that's super cool. It was really nice one day, the owner took the time to smile kindly at my mom, and say some nice stuff to her. wicked good place!! read more

I tried the fried haddock for the first time yesterday. It was great. The onion rings were amazing, as always. They have lots of outside seating. It's a great place to meet family or friends. read more

Having never been to Maine, I did some research on food establishments in the Augusta area. The Red Barn was near the top of the list, but sometimes online reviews can be misleading. Stopped in town to meet with some local residents and mentioned my lunch plan. They gave me an affirming look that indicates the Red Barn was the place to go. I was also warned that the owner, Laura was a hugger. Yes she is and it was great. Seafood Stew - amazing! Lobster Roll - incredible! Fried clams - delicious. Onion rings, French fries and fried shrimp were also wonderful. Finished it off with a whoopie pie...then got two more for the drive. Thank you Laura. I hope to return in the future. read more

The food is just really good. Decor is very, very informal, but charming in its own way. The clam strips are just spectacular. Stay and eat them in the restaurant - they lose something crucial in transit. I like them with cocktail sauce, which you can get on request, but the tartar sauce is also very good. Lobster roll is great. Service is friendly - though always busy. Have been several times and will definitely go back. read more

Great food (but be prepared it's all fried), large portions, and very friendly staff!

Going to red barn made me feel like I was going to a family reunion. Everyone was so friendly and there were tons of places to sit inside and out. I highly recommend the seafood stew. It was very dense with seafood that was cooked perfectly. The best part was the greeter who was so kind and attentive. read more

Great seafood and chicken better than average fried food joint food is always good and quick service

This is a great place to get together and eat with fam. I was told that they are known for their chicken and stew. Chicken meh is alright fries meh alright but the stew and the lobster roll?! Really good Customer service is great! People are nice; outdoor seating for now and portable potties. read more

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Wow. Amazing food short way off the highway. Sea food soup was over the top good! Clam strips, this is a small order! If you are local or traveling near here, you have to eat here! read more

The Red Barn - Clam strips and sea food soup! - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

Always visit the Red Barn when I'm in the area! Fresh variety of seafood! Love the fried clams! Wish it wasn't so far from home!

SORRY, no pics for this one! Family picked up orders for takeout, and brought them to our campgrounds for chowin' down. We had the Mixed Seafood, a Lobster Roll and a Whoopie Pie. The entrees were okay, but nothing really great. The Lobster Roll was pretty bland in my opinion. The Mixed Seafood was ...eh. The Whoopie Pie was the best part! Glad me and hubs were sharing, or there would've definitely been a sugar coma!!! I'm sure part of the draw of this place is the place itself. Would give it another try, but only if we dined in. read more

Great food, great service and they do a lot for the community. Highly recommend. Don't forget to get some seafood chowder.

Great ambience Superb setting Fine food especially now with isolation we need Am outlet like this Brings back the old days of outdoor dining Great views read more

Best fried fish basket, and the clams are awesome. If you order 1 bet you'll have more than enough to share. ( I make my own tarter sauce, just because I like it a little on the sweet side) The staff is always friendly and efficient. It's a gem of an eatery!!! read more

When you go to the red barn, you must have the deep fried lobster claws. They will make it so you'll never want to eat lobster any other way again in your life. The service is impeccable, and the owners are friendly and welcoming. They also support the community in a lot of ways which leads me to be a repeat customer beyond the amazing food that they serve. When I think of Maine, I think of the red barn. read more

Beautiful atmosphere and friendly folks. VERY clean restrooms. Everything was great... except the food :/ Got the mixed basket so tried everything except the chicken (I did notice a lot of locals getting chicken so maybe that's good?). There was nothing particularly "bad" but it was just ok. The breading was thick and very bland. No seasoning and not the best. Shrimp is tiny under all that breading. Decent portions. The large baskets are fine for two. Milkshakes are a hard pass. I believe it's just a McDonald's type premade machine then they add flavors (she did confirm the flavoring were flavor add ins) Mocca- just Herseys syrup Coffee - not the worst of the lot Black Ras - decent syrupie flavor All three overly sweet. No one in our party of 4 finished more than a third to a half. The mocca one was just thrown out. read more

Fast and friendly service. I only wish I lived closer so I could visit more often. I'm not sure which I like more on the menu, Laura's Seafood Stew, whole belly clams or the veggie basket. read more

First five I've issued in a very long time. You better say goodbye to family and friends cause you're going straight to heaven after this kick ass meal. The Lobster basket is legit! I'm a big guy and the basket took every ounce of strength to finish. I also had the gall to order a cup of seafood stew which slapped me upside the face it was so good. Everything was so fresh, tasty and very inexpensive. If you don't check this place out you seriously got problems! Well done Red Barn, well done! read more

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What a terrific place and the food is fantastic! The Red Barn clearly thrives on guests being able to enjoy the food while seated at the numerous picnic tables set all around the property, yet I was thrilled with my first experience here despite the pouring rain. The long lines are efficiently handled whilst giving guests a view of the very busy and very tidy kitchen. While waiting for my order, I was impressed by the employees clearing tables and guiding diners to the newly opened booths. Every one of them were cheerful, efficient and especially solicitous of older guests needing just a little extra assistance. My clear meat lobster roll was jaw-droppingly gorgeous. The 1/4 lb of meat consisted of large whole claw meat, unlike so many lobster rolls filled with tiny pieces of shredded meat. Today the lobster roll was on a special including their hand-cut onion rings which were hot and crispy! My sister ordered the "snack" size fried shrimp basket and the shrimp were cooked perfectly with a light and crisp breading. The size was very generous. In fact, watching diners leaving, today, most were carrying take-home boxes. Prices are very reasonable. Food arrives quickly. It is an hour and a half drive to the Red Barn for us, but we are looking forward to a sunny day to drive down and enjoy their food again, this time seated at one of their picnic tables. read more

Excellent seafood stew lobster roll was delicious too fair price with good quality food

Food was fabulous. Had the lobster roll and french fries so so yummy! The staff is adorable. It was so sweet. He stopped here a tiny bit out of the way on our way up to Bar Harbor from Portland. It was well worth a trip the outdoor seating area and the day was gorgeous, mid 70° weather perfectly blue skies read more

Great food and amazing price. You can come here with your entire family, spend 30 bucks, be full and leave happy. The fried seafood basket is to die for. Crunchy on the outside, and no matter the shellfish or cephalopod, juicy and sweet on the inside. The dipping sauces are really good as well. Lobster rolls hit the spot. If for some reason you find yourself in this part of Maine, absolutely try this place. read more

The Red Barn - Fried seafood basket, seafood stew, and onion rings - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

I go home to Augusta every few weeks to visit my dad. Part of what makes the visit home feel like home is supper at The Barn. This has been true since I was a kid. They aren't fancy but they make fabulous food and they feel like family! read more

The food is awesome. My wife had a lobster roll and I had the seafood basket. We were stuffed but wanted to try the seafood soup so we shared a bowl of that. The seafood soup is one of the best foods I have ever tasted. The people who work here are so friendly and helpful. I wish we could move this business back to Texas. The eating area is old school but clean and comfortable. I would recommend this place of business without hesitation and I plan on going back tomorrow. read more