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

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

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

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

Yessss. Left here stuffed. So was on my way up further into Maine when I got hungry, and stumbled upon this place. Tons of free parking. Great menu for everyones favorites in seafood. The lobster rolls was delicious, and huge! Spicy taters werent that spicy, but still good, just disappointed in the heat. The chicken was suprisingly really good. Inside they have soups to go. Indoor and outdoor seating. I left with leftovers and even got an extra lobster roll to go. They pile the meat on high! Friendly staff and they will give you a buzzer for when your food is ready. No table service, seat yourself. And seems they donate a lot to great causes Very nice place. Go, if you're hungry and was delicious food. You'll leave stuffed read more

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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 Red Barn is a classic Maine throw-back, and it seems designed for these times of social distancing. You call ahead to place your order and provide your time of arrival. Walk to a window and they will have your food all ready, well packaged, and still warm. The staff were all masked. The fried chicken was among the most tender and well cooked I have had. The fries and onion rings are equally well done. The onion rings are of the thick and delicious style. The Red Barn offers dozens of picnic tables spaced well apart from one another, with cute umbrellas, plus plenty of lawn if that is your preference. 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

Got nuthin to bitch about LOL. This place has awesome food and fast and friendly service with both indoor and outdoor seating and live music. If your a vet (like me), you get 10% off. The lobster roll was huge, although a bit pricey. Huge pieces of lobster in a nice toasted roll. But the star of this place has to be the fish chowder. A nice milky, creamy broth chocked full of fish, scallops, shrimp and lobstah. And if your into Whoopie pies, they seem to be flying off the shelves (although I didn't try one). If you're in the Augusta area, this place is definitely worth a visit. read more

The Red Barn is the center of what might be called "the Augusta Maine school of comfort food". I travel the country for work, but when I'm up from Memphis visiting family I order from one of the handful of similar family businesses with similar fried chicken, seafood, hand-cut onion rings and fries. The Red Barn is special as the market leader, known for their amazing service, personal warmth, and generous support of local charities & causes. IF you're looking for this style of food, everything is good. If not (like a recent rating given by a person who seems to have given 1-star to a breakfast in Utica NY *and* Red Barn in the same day -- let's say they were visiting, they'd had a long day, and they had a recommendation from their hotel to come here. They were in a bad mood and was in no mood for a surprise, and they weren'texpecting what they got. Don't want fried food (that is never greasy, as fried food goes, but with juices sealed inside)? TRY LAURA'S FAMOUS SEAFOOD STEW, served hot and/or available cold in the fridge to the left of the counter. On our last trip I had to buy TWO quarts, one for ready meals in the hotel and one to bring home to Memphis. I would note that Laura is so generous that she's released the recipe for the stew, it is easy to find online. I don't think I can make it for less than her selling price, even if I could get the same quality seafood, so I buy it there, bring it home, and I add a bit of tarragon which makes it perfect to our tastes, accented with oyster crackers. Mmmmm! Thank you Laura, from 1,500 miles away! read more

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

Local favorite for sure. Had some meals that were frozen fish and somewhat chlorine flavored shrimp. Ok in a pinch.

Visited over the 4th of July weekend and wanted a lobster roll. None of the other places near downtown Augusta was open, so ended up coming here. You can order outside or call it in and they have outdoor seating that's covered. Had to wait in the rain for our takeout, but grateful they had umbrellas out for folks to use. Ordered the lobster rolls, fish fillet sandwiches, chicken strips with fries. Lobster roll was decent and enjoyed the food overall. read more

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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

Fantastic! A definite Must! Awesome Experience with everything (food, service, people, venue, vibe etc) The "Crustacean Elation" Lobster roll is massive and has a huge amount of fresh succulent lobster. Seafood stew is really good with a ton of big chunks of fish and lobster. Fried scallops very tender, juicy and fresh. We also had an opportunity to meet Laura the owner. Super friendly, hard working and really hospitable. Very apparent she absolutely loves her job! She walks around to all the tables welcoming everyone and making sure her guests are having a great experience. You just feel at home and part of the family here. You want a place to go where the owners actually are interested in knowing your name? This Is The Place! Don't miss this gem when you are in Augusta, Maine read more

The Red Barn - Crustacean Elation massive Lobster roll, regular Lobster roll, seafood stew and fried scallops. A Wow experience! - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

I recently stopped by the Red Barn for an early dinner after a round of golf. The menu featured a wide spectrum of delicious fried seafood options. Unfortunately there were limited non-fried options. My order was taken by a very pleasant person behind the counter. The food arrived quickly. I got the mixed seafood platter and my wife got the seafood stew. My food was lightly battered and perfectly cooked. It was a bit heavy on the fries vs fish, but everything was delicious. My wife's stew was loaded with fish, scallops, and lobster. It was also delicious. She ordered a bowl, but the serving size was more of a cup. I'll likely return to the Red Barn when I'm craving fried seafood. read more

More than just you're average lobstah shack the Red Barn has got outdoor seating galore with a cutsey blowup red barn stage. Mainers love it and can be found chatting it up about truck mufflers and other hoopla in line. Out of place, us New Yorkahs ordered some grub and popped a squat just in time for the Elvis impersonator to emerge on stage. At the red table we shared and split and spit on a lobstah roll, fried clam strips (dinner portion), fries and a side of cole slaw. Lobstah roll was good. A very solid lobstah roll. Meat was succulent and distinctly fresh. Roll was toasted and Mayo was mayoeyyyyy but not to the point where tongues were drowning in a sea of mayo. The fried clams are crispy and sultry. The clams pair nicely with a rendition of Elvis's Jailhouse Rock by a women in a hand sown gold jump suit. Cole slaw was meh. French fries were decent. A little too thick and not quite crispy enough. Well the food at red barn is quite good, it's not great. The vibes however are stellar. Surrounded by Mainers, listening to Elvis, and seated at a red picnic table one truly can feel like they're fresh off the fishing boat. Laura, the owner of the establishment, must also be mentioned. Laura scurries about giggling while talking up first time customers and inquiring about the families of frequent fliers. I've never seen a women look so happy just wiping sticky soda of off a garbage can. Love just emits from lovely Laura's heart. And that's why Red Barn receives 5 stars with frankly 3 and 1/2 star food. Lobstahs may feed the stomach but Laura feeds the soul. Stay hungry, not hangry. read more

Amazing! Must go to if you're in the area! Incredible lobster rolls, fried clams and chowder!

The sweetest lady you'll ever meet cooking up the most delicious seafood stew you'll EVER taste!! Definitely worth the trip to Maine (via KY) read more

The Red Barn - Serving the best seafood stew you'll ever taste!! - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

Good place to stop for some quick fried food. They claim to be a great place for seafood, but I didn't get any. I had chicken nuggets tossed in hot sauce with fries. Staff was friendly and welcoming, accommodating to my request of being tossed in buffalo sauce. I'd go back. Limited menu though, so take a look online to make sure they have what you want. read more

The Red Barn - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

I recently moved up here and had never heard of Red Barn before. I never understood the hype and why the place would always be FILLED with cars in the summer. That finally changed when my partner (who grew up in the area) had found out I'd never gone and brought me. This is my newest go-to place for a filling meal wether dine-in or take out. We usually get the Family Meal and each have plenty of leftovers for another meal. Great selection of food thats always hot and tasty! Laura and her staff are always so friendly and make you feel welcome. This place does a lot of good for the community with their benefits and fundraisers, an extra plus! read more

The Red Barn - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

Delicious. Lobster roll outstanding. Laura's seafood chowder/soup was also outstanding. This is a must stop!!!! Ample parking & ample outdoor seating &/or outdoor screened in seating . Clean & friendly. read more

The Red Barn - 1/2 lb Fresh ME Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

Cute casual place with plenty of outdoor seating. You order at the window, find a picnic table to sit at, and pick up your food at once it's ready. We ordered a pint of fried scallops, onion rings, 1lb Lobster roll and seafood stew. Super big fan of the seafood stew. It was filled with large pieces of fish and yummy creamy soup topped with a lobster claw. The lobster roll was delicious, fresh and stuffed. Fried scallops and onion rings were good, but a little too much batter for my liking. They didn't feel oily and didn't get soggy which is always a plus. read more

tl;dr Great stop between Portland and Acadia! --- Like many others below, we found this place via Yelp on our drive from Portland to Acadia. Fried seafood is fried seafood, but it is very inspiring to see the work that Laura does with her community which is plastered all over the restaurant. It is truly a restaurant with a heart, and that reason is enough for you to stop here. (very cute drawings from kids on the walls!!) (incredible amount of seafood that comes with the stew!!) read more

The Red Barn - Clam strips, seafood stew, lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

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Okay, I've ran and setup restaurants all up and down the East Coast from FLA to ME and this is the first time I've had to become a damn Yelper. Im so irate, I have had a 6 pack for years but have not stopped eating your damn friend food today. I think I literally gained 10 pounds and not in the sexy way. Family meal for under $25? You mean Family get together for 25. read more

We are actually staying up in the Belgrade Lakes area, but a local told us to go check this place out. And if a local recommends it, you have to go! It did not disappoint!! It has so much charm and character, the staff is super friendly and nice, and the food was very good, and definitely in abundance!! In fact, my only recommendation is that you don't order anything but a small, because the portions are huge. Probably the best thing on their menu is the stew (seafood chowder), but those homemade whoopie pies are a must, especially the peanut butter ones!! Somehow, my husband was able to have a cup of the stew, a lobster roll, fries, and still polish it off with a chocolate milkshake. And I should say, from my one taste, the chocolate milkshake is really good! Very creamy! The cherry on top for this visit was the fact that we were supporting a local, family-run business that does so much for its community. read more

The Red Barn - The lobster roll, the stew, and homemade onion rings in the top corner. - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

Seafood stew is excellent and full of delicious lobster, fish, scallops, and shrimp. Excellent flavor with an excellent portion of food. I would definitely recommend this place for seafood. read more

Service is always something that can make or break my experience, because life is too short to deal with anything other than politeness. The Red Barn - the service is 10 stars! The Red Barn "family" treats you like a family member when you walk in, like you are walking into their house. We have always been welcomed immediately upon walking. They check in with all guests to see if it's their first time to help navigate through the process quickly. No time to waste, because the crowds will pack in quickly! They hand you menus and sometimes take your order while standing in line and will bring it to the register. There is always a thank you when you order and a "your welcome" when you say thank you for your food. = POLITE! :) The menu is simple and easy to navigate, so many delicious options - fish, chicken, lobster rolls....don't be fooled by the simplicity, the food is fresh and top quality. Nothing is too greasy and they make a perfect crinkle cut fry - Crispy on the outside and creamy on the inside. America's Test Kitchen would most likely approve :) The dining room is intimate and split into two dining areas, on is to the right as you walk in the the other is straight ahead and then to the right as you walk in. It is always crowded, but the people tend to come and go pretty fast, usually a spot to sit in. In the summer, the outside seating area is fantastic - plentiful and there is plenty of staff to greet you and keep the outside area neat and tidy. This place has my heart. We visit it after visiting friends and family at the cemetery and enjoy a nice meal in their honor. My mom loved seafood. I highly recommend this local place. Laura the owner is amazing and so generous. She has earned and deserves our business and hopefully yours too. Enjoy! read more

This was my first time in the Augusta area last month (Jan. '19) after 3+ years in school, and my first time back in Maine after a semester+ back home in CA. All of the staff members are super friendly, and are always happy to hear people are visiting from out of town. The menu isn't overwhelming, but there are definitely a lot to choose from, especially when I love to eat, but it was just me. I decided to get the lobster roll and Laura's famous seafood stew. Besides clam chowder, I rarely eat any type of seafood chowder/stew. Glad I made an exception, this stew was sooo delicious! It was creamy, yet not too heavy, and there were plenty of big chunks of seafood in it. Both items were definitely tasty and fresh. I have to enjoy that Maine lobster and fresh Atlantic seafood while I still have time here. read more

The Red Barn - The popular lobster roll and stew, very fresh and tasty! (Jan. '19) - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

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The food was nothing special, just your average fried fare. Had to wait 30 minutes after my predetermined pick up time after placing an online order. When I arrived I was told, without any apology, that "online orders go to the bottom of the pile." What was most concerning is they "appear" to be big military and veteran supporters. In my opinion only as a way to drum up business from those who have served and patriotic citizens. I asked if they offered a military discount when paying and the young man rolled his eyes and chuckled before rudely saying no. So clearly all their "support" is only for their own benefit. There are better fried seafood restaurants in the area that are polite, provide prompt service and at a better price. We won't be back. read more

Ever since I booked and planned my itinerary for a few cities in the east coast, the Red Barn was the place I was most excited to try - It did NOT disappoint! 1/4 pound Lobster Roll ($10.95): Thick pieces of lobster meat and shredded lettuce between nicely toasted bread. Fresh, delicious, dreamy, worth coming to Maine for. Cup of Seafood Stew ($5.95): I can't believe I'm going to say this, but there was too much seafood for me in the seafood stew!! Finished a majority of the soup but only half the seafood... Small Strawberry Milkshake ($2.05): Cheap and delicious milkshake? Ooookay what's the catch? There is none! There is a huge map located in the back dining room. Ask for a pin to pin where you're visiting from! read more

The Red Barn - Strawberry milkshake, seafood stew, 1/4 pound lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

Late review, stopped here w/ my Father-In-Law on Saturday June 18th. We arrived around 5pm, place was fairly busy but we able to find a table inside. You order at the counter and they call you to come back to pick up your food. Unfortunately, we picked a table right under the intercom, it was a bit annoying to have the orders being called out every 30 seconds. But other than that, the food was decent. I had the Seafood Stew, it was good. The lobster claw placed on top was the only large piece of lobster in the stew (just so everyone knows after looking at all the pics of the Seafood Stew). I also had a Scallop roll -- pretty standard, like other scallop rolls I've had at other establishments. My Father-In-Law was very happy with his order of Whole Belly Clams, they were excellent. When I return next time, I plan to get the Whole Belly Clams myself, I found them to be very tasty. read more

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As Florida residents who spend every summer in Maine we can't wait each year to get back to be able to eat at The Red Barn. We ate there last evening. My wife had the chicken snack and my daughter and I had the shrimp snack. The food is always fried to perfection and is in bountiful supply. Laura is the most gracious hostess and the restaurant and grounds are always impeccable. The Red Barn is the only restaurant in Maine's capital city of Augusta that we eat at and we eat there a lot. The staff is always friendly, courteous and most helpful. On a scale of 1 to 10 I give it a 15. read more

Basic american and seafood, what would you expect in a barn? Order at the counter, no table service. Lots of indoor (and outdoor) seating. Our order was ready so fast I thought I perhaps only imagined I heard my name called. Food is tasty, fresh and the price is quite good. read more

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FOOD: 8.5/10 SERVICE: 8.5/10 AMBIANCE: 7/10 RECOMMENDATION: Laura's Famous Seafood Stew Everything here was bomb af. Lobster roll? BOMB. Seafood stew? BOMB. Fried clams? BOMB. Strawberry milkshake? BOMB. come here to get some BOMB food. One thing i have to mention, however was that the strawberry shortcake was only average but other than that, order everything else on the menu. read more

The Red Barn - So BOMB - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

This seafood shack is one of the best I've ever been to, and I've eaten my way up the NE coast more than once. One of the greatest things ever is the seafood stew, a lush, creamy chowder that's crowded with lobster and other super fresh and flavorful seafood. We pick up a quart when we get to Maine, and a couple quarts to freeze on the way back. They also serve the most generous lobster rolls I've ever had. Don't miss it! read more

The most amazing place to go if you want to feel at home. The food is great and the staff is fantastic! They go above and beyond if something isn't as it should be. Also they give back so much to the community, couldn't ask for a better business to give my money and support to. read more

Always greeted with smiles! Never ever a bad meal in the decade I have been enjoying Laura's food! Her passion for perfection is evident because her meals are consistently delicious and prepared for her customers fresh and timely. Not only is it a great place to visit again and again for the food and fun atmosphere, but knowing how much Laura and her team support our Veterans and the community, make The Red Barn the restaurant to support above any other in the Augusta, Maine area! Got Chowdah? She sure does! read more

The Red Barn - Love Maine Lobstet! - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

Ok, simply put you go to Maine dreaming about lobster rolls, so, go all out, get the foot long, and be completely satisfied.. This is my second annual trip and was completely satisfied with my foot long, my famous bowl of fish stew, and stealing off my kids plates. Yum, of course we made room for soft serve cones to round off a perfect maine experience. (Bostonians) no stranger to seafood or lobster/ clambake etc!. The indoor and outdoor experience was first class and its reputation is well deserved. This business had not disappointed and earned revisits from us and many others. Stop in and ENJOY!! read more

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The red barn has very good chicken and haddock they also have many choices and very good customer service. One thing I would like to say is they should bring back the family chicken meal! Besides that I highly recommend red barn! read more