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    The Barn Bowl & Bistro

    4.5 (330 reviews)
    Open 11:30 am - 10:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Waiting for Luciano to bring our cocktails!!!
    Lynn M.

    Eight of us bowled a couple of strings and then had dinner. The staff was super accommodating and super friendly. The food surpassed all of our expectations. It was phenomenal. The portions are huge. The price is right. And the quality can't be better. Definitely go there a few times while we're staying in Oak Bluffs!!! 10 stars!

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    Keith R.

    Interesting place. A full sized bowling alley (6ish lanes) and a nice little restaurant. We sat at the bartop for our steak & eggs brunch. The bartender was friendly but overly engaging. Watching her and the other waitstaff their teamwork made for efficient service. When we were brought to and I set my eyes on the steak, I was a little concerned about the quality. It looked like something that would be served from one of the American chain restaurants (Chili's, Applebees, etc.). I was

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    Maggie J.

    Fun spot for bowling in Martha's Vineyard. Our waitress was great and made sure that we were never waiting for our drinks. We didn't have any food so I can't speak to that but we had a great time bowling and the space is clean and nice.

    Braised Beef Short Rib
    Nick H.

    Could have been the biggest, tastiest, mouth watering short rib ever. It was that perfect. Menu was crazy big, probably too much so. All over the place with different cuisines and waiters walking around with Brazilian steakhouse meat trays. The place was fun, odd, quirky but fun. Bowling alley was interesting... great service, great food. Would definitely come here again

    Chicken and shrimp famous curry
    Jasminn W.

    Perfect spot for a late lunch or early Dinner! Traffic on the island has been pretty busy lately and parking tight but the Barn has a nice spacious lot for vehicles of all sizes. Not only had I heard great things about the food but I walked in and.... BOWLING!!! Your family will love it here! On a budget? They have lunch specials until 4pm! Their regular menu prices are also reasonable. We tried the crispy Calamari and the Chicken lemongrass potstickers. Delicious! The Calamari was perfectly crisp and the menu said it came with banana peppers. They were crispy and fried!!! So good. The chili sauce was a hit too. Potstickers had great taste! Soy dipping sauce was great and not overpowering. Entrees we tried: the grilled chicken sandwich lunch special and the chicken and shrimp famous curry! Ask for combination of meats as there were quite a few options. Both so good! I was offered cheese on my grilled chicken and Bleu cheese was an option!!!!! Dessert- Warm apple crisp to go! Portions were generous and we have food for dinner! We were served this afternoon by the lovely Emerson! Great personality and very friendly. Everyone we encountered was nice and kind and welcoming!

    Samantha C.

    Such a fun place to go to. Came to MV during the off season and as you may know there's not much to do. On our last day of the trip we decided to stop in to escape the rain. Drinks were great, service was top notch, and the people there were friendly and so much fun. Good thing I reserved before we got there as it was a pretty busy Saturday night and it was $60 for an hour of play. Between 2 people (who are pretty competitive) got 3 games in. So much fun! Highly recommend.

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    Mevie Y.

    Best meal ever I am from singapore And came with my indonesian friend Super recommended Better than GR restaurant level Super ok super ok We order grilled calamari Mussel curry Pork shank Beef ribs (only one I can find while I am in the east USA Been looking for this Thank you Sjper

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    Great spot for pub grub, beer and bowling. Food can be hit or miss. Pizza seems to be the best bet.

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    We ordered the shaved Brussels sprout and the short ribs and it was seasoned and cooked perfectly. Definitely recommend

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    Great place for food and fun! Lively atmosphere and delicious food. What a great menu & with great drinks. A must try on the Vineyard!

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    Great food and service. The kids and adults all had fun bowling! Good place to go for people of all ages.

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    Had a great server Ogi-super nice and very helpful.Food was great-we will definitely be back

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    Everything was amazing. Thanks Ogi. Great service. Get food and atmosphere. Love it here.

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    Ask the Community - The Barn Bowl & Bistro

    What time does the kitchen close?

    Hello Vanny, our kitchen hours are 11am to 10pm daily. We do reserve the right to close the kitchen a half hour early (9:30pm) if the restaurant is at its slowest. Feel free to call us if you plan on coming in closest to our anticipated closing… 

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    BB&B is tucked off into the neighborhood of Oak Bluffs and was one block away from our summer house.

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