This is a must try! The food here is all farm to table and it did not disappoint. The flavors are incredible. When we went, we didn't have a reservation and were still able to get seated immediately. Service was great. Prices were very reasonable for such fresh food. We will be back! read more

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I really wanted to love this place, but it has fallen a little short for me both times I have visited. When you walk in, the place is beautiful- sort of modern rustic chic with beautiful string lights. We ordered mussels and wine to start. Mussels were fantastic. Meaty, flavorful and plenty for everyone. The entree is where it fell short for me. I got the shrimp pasta. While the flavor was there, when I cut into the shrimp they still looked pretty translucent to me. After eating one and cutting up a few others, I felt that they were undercooked. The waitress said they wouldn't cook them more but she could bring the plate back and ask if they were cooked through. My plate came back and I was told they were cook so I sat there pushing soft, nasty shrimp around my plate while just eating spaghetti. My boyfriend asked for a medium burger and it was definitely rare to medium rare. When this happens, generally you offer to bring out new protein cooked again or ask if the guest wants something else but I was just left to feel like I was nuts. Whatever, into dessert. Now for dessert, I thought we'd try the cookies and ice cream. cookies were completely raw ( not just soft) and also not hot and the ice cream on the plate looked like it was pre scooped and refrozen. While I loved the concept of this place. Relaxing getaway where you can just do it all onsite, I honestly would spare yourselves the experience of the restaurant or order fish and chips or fried chicken) and just dine in Newburyport. read more

Grove at Briar Barn Inn - cookies and ice cream - New American Near Me - Rowley, Massachusetts

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Had the salmon and it was very good with crispy skin on top. Carrot humus was also good. A little pricey but at least the food tasted good!

Grove at Briar Barn Inn in Rowley absolutely killed brunch. From a creative Bloody Mary flight to what might be the best croque madame I've ever had, every bite felt thoughtful & elevated. Farm-to-table done to perfection in a cozy, inviting atmosphere. Huge props to Paul & Dillon behind the bar for their amazing drinks & exceptional service--really added to the experience. Highly recommend. read more

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We arrived and were greeted by a very friendly host. He sat us promptly and even checked on us later during the meal. The food was delicious. The hummus plate we shared was so tasty and my salmon was cooked perfectly. We thought we'd have to wait for our food since there was a private party in the back but everything was timed nicely. Our server Sophia was friendly and professional. can't wait to return! read more

The food was awesome my card was cooked perfectly along with their steak which was ordered medium rare but closer to medium and fries. Possibly the best clam chowder I've ever had in their garlic bread is to die for... Service was wonderful and are server checked back often. Sadly no room for dessert although I really wanted to try their apple cobbler. read more

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Grove at Briar Barn Inn was a great destination for my mother's birthday celebration! The setting is warm and inviting, with rustic elegance that feels both sophisticated and cozy. I forget our waitress's name, but the entire service staff was genuine and attentive. On the food, the mussels were the star of the night, with a tarragon and white wine broth that was completely polished off. Personally, I found the majority of the dishes were ~almost~ great. The steak frites were cooked to perfection, but didn't have the punch of flavor I was looking for. The pork chop, on the other hand, had a nice spicy maple honey glaze, but was just overcooked and a bit dry. All the deserts were a great cap-off to the meal, not too sweet but a nice diverse set of flavors. Overall, the food was excellent, but there were a few minor flaws that I thought could have been ironed out for a truly special meal. Dinner 1. Tomato Relish Burata - 5/5 2. Mussels - 5/5 3. Delacata Squash Salad - 3/5 4. Steak Frites - 4/5 5. Pork Chop - 4/5 6. Fish & Chips - 5/5 Dessert 1. Flourless Chocolate Cake - 4/5 2. Apple Crisp - 4/5 read more

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Ambiance is straight out of a Lifetime movie. Would recommend on the vibes alone. Excellent option for a private party.

We made a reservation on a Thursday night for dinner. We were seated immediately inside and given waters and menus. Atmosphere is Rustic barn with cozy vibe. We were the 4th table in the annex room and our waitress was busy. Took about 10 minutes-before she came by for drink orders but you could see she was busy so no issue. Started with the clam chowder and calamari appetizer. Chowder was served hot which is a major bonus for me. Was creamy and delicious with hints of bacon and plenty of clams. Calamari was some of the best i have had. Love that it was served with fried veggies like zucchini and tomato as well because I'm never a fan of the traditional cherry peppers. I got the pasta primavera. The pasta was cooked perfectly. Veggies were tender and flavored nicely. Mushroom rigatoni was fabulous. Great mushroom flavor. Dessert was lemon ricotta cake with blueberries. Cake was moist and dense like a pound cake. Lemon flavor was perfect with blueberries and vanilla ice cream. Perfect ending! Service was excellent. Drinks well made. Definitely worth a stop if you are in the area read more

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What a disappointment!! Had dinner at the Grove for Thanksgiving and our entire party thought the food was underwhelming. The "dessert buffet" was a joke. They had a few mini pies (smaller than TableTalk ones) and they were dried out and unappealing. And. they didn't serve whipped cream or anything. Needless to say, next year we will be making other plans! read more

Wonderful setting, our waitress was great, so upbeat and helpful with our menu items questions. We started with a perfectly cooked calamari, then a nice beet salad with grilled chicken and a Fish and Chips made with Haddock. Great dinners and nice atmosphere in the open barn. read more

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It's a beautiful space with a cozy vibe. The menu is great. I ordered the frittata which is served with a side salad. I have to say, it was tasteless - both the frittata AND the salad. Totally underwhelming. I was very disappointed. read more

The food was superior from the muscles appetizers to the steaks, burgers, and salads. Drink and wine list was excellent. The service was phenomenal from our table server Lynn all the way to Kelsey, who has the manager stop by to make sure that everything was going well. Prices are reasonable in the ambience was warm and cozy for a cooler Massachusetts night! read more

Very nice "barn" setting. Good place to impress. Food was good. Have been there a number of times. Suggest the Grove would change up menu from time to time. read more

not suggested for a large group. had made a reservation for a work dinner at Grove. about half of the team was not local and was staying at Briar Barn. there were 14 of us total seated in a separate area to the right of the main dining room - no one else in the space. 10 people were at one setting (3 small tables pushed together) and 4 at a both behind us. we asked if we could push another table up to the group of 10 but we were told they're not allowed to move furniture. not sure how valid it is that they "can't move furniture" but it seemed like they just didn't want to try and make it an enjoyable experience for our party when I highly doubt that room is typically setup with one table for 10 and two booths. would have been nice for our team to sit all together. read more

Absolutely delicious. We sat at the bar, Dillon had many great recommendations. The cocktails were yummy. We got the octopus apples, very good. For entrees we got the pork chop, cooked perfect and the mushroom shells. I can't wait to go back. Beautiful space. read more

Grove has a special place in my heart, and has become a go-to special occasion meal for our family. We ran into Grove while searching for a wedding venue (if you are an engaged couple, you WILL want to check this one out!), and have revisited many times since our initial tour. While their food is some of the best in the area, what gets me every time is how incredible their service is. Their staff is some of the best - always attentive, friendly, and really make sure that you feel special. I am always impressed with how unique their menu is and how many vegetarian options they also offer. Great wine and cocktails, too! If you are able to, make a weekend of it - eat at Grove, stay at the Briar Barn Inn, and head to the Spa at Rowley in the morning. You won't regret it! read more

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Christmas Eve brunch was perfect here!! From the outside to right when you walked through the doors. brunch, a date night out or maybe even a wedding venue. The decor was so beautiful, the string lights I couldn't stop staring at. Server was very very nice and welcoming! Would definitely recommend trying this local spot Did someone say coffee flights?!? Yep run! read more

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Great service, a rustic but elegant interior and fresh locally sourced cuisine. Would be a great option for wedding receptions or dates! read more

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Really great food and an attentive and knowledgeable wait staff. All the food we ordered was great, properly cooked and seasoned. Cocktails were a bit hit or miss, all of the cocktails that we ordered featured on the menu were good, however I ordered a classic gin gimlet and the bartender definitely did not know how to make one. I got gin and what tasted like sour mix..... The waitress was very understanding and removed it from our tab. will definitely be coming back! read more

Amazing mussels, salad, cod, and cocktails. Staff were super helpful and friendly, definitely will go back!

excellent service and beautiful venue! From the drinks to the appetizers to the main meal, everything was beautiful and delicious! Would highly recommend for a date night, evening with friends or family dinner! read more

Had Brunch at The Grove today. 10 of us celebrating a birthday. Despite the restaurant's stunning ambience the food was underwhelming at best. The eggs were pathetic looking, the croissants were stale, and the presentation was just unpleasant. Even the pancakes were dry! To make matters worse, the coffee was lukewarm and weak. Overall, the experience was a letdown. Subpar food especially for the price. There are plenty of better brunch spots out there--skip this one. read more

We have been to Grove multiple times and have always returned because of the food and service. Tonight we shared the calamari, one of our favorite dishes, and this was one of the best preparations. The batter was extremely light and crunchy, more than most. We asked and received a small bowl of red spaghetti sauce to dip the calamari and they were spectacular. My wife had the pasta Primavera, which was delicious, except for one recommendation. The mushrooms were whole and they would have blended in better if they had been thinly sliced other than that the flavor and dish was excellent. I chose the monkfish and that was delicious as well with some very fresh veggies which made the whole dish wonderful. We both took home doggy bags, so we will continue to enjoy for another meal. Our server I apologize I don't remember her name was excellent then made the whole experience A+, thank you! read more

It is cute, but the food, beverage and service just doesn't cut it. The coffee is mediocre and is served in the smallest cup possible. It is gone fast and the server doesn't come back until breakfast is over. The best thing we ate were the pastries they buy from A&J King. We were all surprised there is no French toast available. Also, no specials. The pancakes were dense and nothing special. The tostada dish was quite bad. It is an awful imbalance of sweet and sour. The eggs were ice cold on top from sitting in the salsa too long and a puddle of water at the bottom. Waitress never came by to see if it was good. It was obvious that our plates were full when she brought the check. Never asked if it was good and we were long overdue for refills. Won't be back. read more

Incredibly solid brunch offering. The aesthetic is great and the food and service match the vibe. Definitely try it out.

Salmon everything bagel is everything. With a side of home fries... life is great! That. Is. All. read more

Wow, really surprised with all the 1 and 2 star reviews. My family and I came in for Brunch this past weekend. We are considering Briar Barn Inn for our wedding. Because we are from California and we were leaving later that day, we wanted to get a sneak peak of the place, but also try the food. The food did not disappoint. My fiance's mom's BLT was a good size, and she loved it. The chips were oversalted, but the pickles had a great flavor. My fiance's breakfast sandwich looked, smelled, and tasted delicious. The hash that was served with it was fried perfectly and they were the perfect side to the dish. I kept sneaking bites. My daughter's chicken tenders with fries was fried perfectly, and tasted great. I love the breading they use- light and just the right amount. I ordered the lox bagel, and it was delicious. Served with a side salad, a ton of capers (just the way I like it), and the creme fraiche was amazing. Service was a little slow, but our waitress was great. Checked in on us, made sure we had everything we needed and was so professional and welcoming. Another thing we noticed while we were there was the staff looked happy to be there. That always says something to me when the staff looks happy. The decor of this place is drop-dead gorgeous. I loved everything about it. It is new, and I always like to let them work out their kinks before critiquing so harshly. But we personally, really didn't have any kinks! I think you should definitely try it. The property is beautiful, and overall, the food was superb. read more

Grove at Briar Barn Inn - my lox bagel. light dressing and lots of capers! yum! - New American Near Me - Rowley, Massachusetts

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Very expensive. These are Boston prices. Why are these restaurants raising their prices so much. I know food is more expensive but they are trying to make extra. read more

Always stellar service and a delicious meal. The chef uses fresh and local ingredients and we are always so happy with our meals. Cocktails are creative and the wine list is very good. Love it there. read more

Beautiful location, right next to the Inn. This would be a gorgeous wedding venue. The drink and food menu was local and well thought out. Our server Maggie C was so friendly. We had the potato skins, seafood risotto, and short ribs. For desert we tried the chocolate salted Carmel tart. Everything was beautifully plated, full Of flavor, and the portions were generous! Wonderful ambiance. read more

Grove at Briar Barn Inn - New American Near Me - Rowley, Massachusetts

Excellent apps and mains Super knowledgable servers The potato puffs are signature chef made a must have- we enjoyed instead of croutons with our salad (:) Well- paced and not rushed Can take remaining wine to go they seal the bottle up for you Nice music Not too loud and we prefer perimeter seating to make sure we can talk and hear-which we had there- Neat clean beautiful setting Easy parking It is pricey but worth it for chef prepared meal with regional local ingredients- We were there for our low-key post valentines day rush-for a lovely night out together and it was fabulous- Hope helpful- Cheers read more

We love The Grove! Last night I got to introduce a friend to The Grove for the first time! We were greeted and seated promptly! The vibe here is so homey, rustic elegance! Our server was friendly and attentive. My martini was absolutely perfect! I don't say that very often but was just so well balanced! We started with the charcuterie board, the highlight was the Brie which was really exceptional! For dinner I went with the burger which was cooked correctly and served with bacon jam! The fries are heavenly, hot and crisp! I finished half and the leftovers made an excellent meal today! My dining companion enjoyed the roast half chicken, which she said was also excellent. We were much too full for dessert but the couples around us were enjoy some desserts which looked amazing. Something for everyone on this menu from homemade pasta to classic comfort food and locally caught seafood. Be sure to make a reservation or you may be disappointed, especially on the weekends. One of these days I'll have to book a service at the spa! read more

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I had the pleasure of trying the Grove at Briar Inn while in the area visiting family. It is a lovely property that contains an inn, a spa and the restaurant. Definitely a hidden gem in the small town of Rowley. The restaurant was quite busy on a rainy Wednesday night and thankfully we had a reservation for our party of 8. We were seated promptly and received water and menus. After that, the service became very slow. The servers were lovely but clearly had too many tables. It took forever to place orders and get drink refills. Luckily we were catching with family members so it wasn't a huge deal. The menu was excellent and apparently it rotates. Definitely a focus on farm to table and it was evident that the dishes were crafted with high quality ingredients. They have a nice wine list as well with very reasonable prices. Since we had such a large group, we are able to try a lot of the menu items. Everything was beautifully presented and the portions were plentiful without being overwhelming. For starters, the garlic bread was perfect. Really great bread that made the garlic bread stand out. We also had the calamari, caprese salad as well as the salmon rillette. All were delicious but the rillette was the stand out. For mains, I highly recommend the pork chop! It was perfectly cooked and served with a delicious butternut squash mixture. Others had the fried chicken, the short ribs, carbonara pasta and the fluke. All of it was amazing and everyone was happy. The only item that was a little sad was the veggie sandwich. It was small and had minimal veggies. It just looked a tired sandwich from the corner store and certainly not worth the price being charged. All in all, I highly recommend the Grove! It's a beautiful space with delicious food and hopefully they will be able to be fully staffed in the future to help alleviate the service issues. I will definitely be back next time I am in the area. read more

We recently had our company holiday party at the Grove. The food, staff, and Dayna specifically were amazing! The room was the perfect size. I recommend this location for folks who are coming from out of town as well. The Briar Barn Inn was amazing, the rooms were nice, well-appointed, and at a very reasonable cost. Cheers to all the staff and people who made our event so special! read more

Grove at Briar Barn Inn - New American Near Me - Rowley, Massachusetts

We came here with another couple and were absolutely blown away. From the ambiance to the staff to the drinks to the food everything was fantastic. The food is so delicious and fresh. Will come here a million more times. read more

I came here with friends for a pre Holiday dinner. This was my second time dining at the Grove. The barn style atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. The staff was very friendly and attentive. I ordered steak frites as my entree. After about ten minutes of receiving my entree, to my disappointment and disgust, i realize d that I was chewing on a tangled piece of hair in my french fry. Ugh. I informed the waiter who profusely appologized for incident and inconvenience. He quickly brought back the food to the kitchen and informed the manager. The waiter and the manager did what they needed to do. My dinner and my cocktail was removed from the bill. But after that experience, I totally lost my appetite. I did question if the fries were purchased frozen or made in house. They said they were in house fries. So I guess that answers where the hair came from. read more

A lovely place for brunch!! my friend, and I both had frittatas and lattes. The service was warm and fantastic, and the place had a barn like feeling, but classy and elegant, airy, and spacious, but buzzy. It also has a bit of a resort feeling because there's an attached spa after brunch. We sat in this area with a gas fireplace and it was so relaxing. I felt like I was on vacation at a spa. I would definitely recommend it and I would go back. I also suggest making a reservation because it's popular enough that you want to make sure there's a place for you. I would love to go back. It was a great place to meet my friend who lives in Kittery Maine. read more

Beautiful space, and I love the way the tables are spread out so you are not squeezed in between other diners! The cocktails are excellent. Service is attentive. Food is always tasty and fresh. Book your reservation well in advance! read more

Just delicious!!! So pretty inside and service was great. Got the ham and egg toast and it was so good