I finally dined at The Barnyard for dinner. I first attempted a few months ago on a Sunday for brunch and it was a no go. It was super crowded and those who had reservations was still waiting to be seated. It wasn't crowded this visit, but this place is small, as in like 7-10 tables only small. So yes, it is recommended to make a reservation because they will turn you away unfortunately. But once you are in and seated, well worth the wait! We ended up siting at the bar as a walk in (got lucky). The vibe is cool - good music, attentive service, and most importantly the food and drink was good! For starters we got the jerk chicken tacos and oxtail empanadas. Both were very flavorful, made to order and served hot. For the entrees - Jerk chicken burrito and rasta pasta. Chef's kiss! There appeared to be so many good food options to try so rest assured I'll be back. Oh another plus - $5 drinks for ladies only all day everyday. It's the Yard Stick special - your choice of rum punch, margaritas, or house cocktail. Can't beat that! If you want good food with a cool vibe, The Barnyard is it! read more

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Been a few times - the service is always hit or miss - but I have to say my last visit the service was much better than my previous visit - the servers were attentive, the food is always consistently good. The DJ at the Sunday brunch really added a nice touch. read more

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First and foremost most the food was crazy good the only thing I didn't like was the fritter I felt like there was fried in oil that was too hot and rushed but for the most part everything is fire The sweet plantain pancake the frittay platter was amazing the French toast is my favorite I'm coming backkk read more

The Barnyard - Soul Food Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

Black-owned establishment opened up last year on this strip. This place adds a little something different to the mix. I was in the area, saw this place on IG, and decided to try it out. The staff were cool, everyone was friendly and the food was good.. Had no complaints. Bartender made Old Fashion strong but didn't taste strong perfect mix. Shrimp in the shrimp and grits was seasoned well and the Guyanese Chow mein really hit the spot. Overall good solid spot. Was a quick stop next time I come I will chill and vibe out for the night and try more things on the menu. read more

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Was late to reservations, but luckily made it in time prior to a large party arriving. I tried their fresh juice. I enjoyed the French toast. They give like 2 pieces of bacon. The grits with cheese wasn't bad. Needed a little pepper. Alcoholic drinks were good. I would go back to try dinner. read more

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Let's start with the very positive the staff and people are very nice helpful and on point down to date it's like talking to my boys the service was great the provided good feed back and was on point about the menus and the drinks. Talk about the drinks that turn up was turned up they said I'm bold and they was right it was a hit strong but good took my time with it strong but very good. Now the part I hate the food this my second time here first was good this time food was a tad bit salty not only mine but most of our food was it wasn't a good day for the food but everything else was amazing. On this day I had the curry chicken to salty for my taste and the oxtail empanadas as well but I would go back and try it again I'm 1 and 1 on the food so I need a tie breaker read more

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This is my 2nd time at this establishment. The first time was for brunch and it was great. The 2nd time was for dinner and we celebrated my friend's birthday. The staff are amazing. Great personalities and really kind. I have it a 3 this time because the food was super salty. I love great seasoning, but I could feel my blood pressure rising so I could not finish it. read more

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My family and I visited this establishment for Mother's Day, and there was a larger crowd than expected, so the wait to be seated was longer than we anticipated. I'm not sure if everyone had a reservation, but it was a bit of a frantic start to a day of celebration. Yes, our party was seated later than expected, but it was understandable. The owner was on top of things and allowed the older members of our party to be seated at the bar until our table was ready. She was pleasant, professional, and more than accommodating. Adjustments had to be made as they were short-staffed, but our waitress provided excellent service as things progressed. There was never a moment when we felt rushed. The space is welcoming, beautiful, and well put together. I loved the decor, as it instantly transported us to the islands. The food is delicious, worth the wait. The Shrimp & Grits and The Barnyard Rasta Pasta w/Chicken were as good as others among the comments have said, I agree- on point! The waffle was light, fluffy, yet crispy (I just wish it was a little warmer). I would also recommend the Tropical Punch, a nice addition to my meal! Everyone loved their food, and the DJ for the brunch hours was great. We had to get his card. We plan on coming back to try the lunch and dinner menu. If you're looking to add a new brunch spot, this is one to add. read more

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Came here for a Sunday brunch and we were pleased. "T" and Shaday(forgive the spelling) were very nice taking care of all the tables. Our reservation was honored and we were promptly seated on arrival. There was a dj playing great music while we indulged in the bottomless rum punch (which did the job). We enjoyed Rasta pasta, wings, and plantain pancakes, as well as the Mac and cheese. All was well, the only drawback was that the Mac and cheese came out long after everything else, at that point we actually forgot we ordered it. Nonetheless we do recommend this restaurant. read more

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Let me start with this... the warmest, friendliest waitstaff and hostess around. At least for Saturday Brunch they were. The music was low so it was very easy to talk. The food: Plantain pancakes had an interesting aftertaste that I can't place. It was good but maybe too much unripe plantain in the mix. The island chicken & waffles were good! Waffle was fluffy not heavy and the chicken was well seasoned Side of bacon: exactly 2 strips- expensive for what you get The fries were pretty good Cocktails: Chez Negril- BOMB! Buffalo Soldier- not like Mom made. Quite bitter. My family used condensed milk. This one is straight up Guinness & Milk- the spices do not include sugar or any sweetener I was pretty disappointed that the Brunch menu does not offer any appetizers. They're not at all available to order either. I think I'll hold off on Brunch and try Lunch or Dinner next time. read more

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The food is AMAZING! It's prepared fresh with a lot of love and soul. The service is friendly andknowledgeable. The ambiance is fun and creative. I'll definately be back! read more

The Barnyard - Calypso salad with jerk chicken and a Mamasita mocktail - Soul Food Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

Interesting take on Caribbean soul food! The weekend brunch is a good bet with bottomless pitchers and different menu items as compared to other restaurants in the farmingdale area. Nice interior and good service make a good overall package. read more

The Barnyard - Weekend brunch menu - Soul Food Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

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I returned to the barnyard for a birthday brunch with friends. We were a party of 20 and the establishment accommodated us well. There was a DJ there playing classic R&B and popular hits many can sing along to. The waitress did her best to organize our orders but you can tell she needed help. She had a can-do attitude and managed to check in frequently with us. The most popular choices were chicken and waffles, chicken wings, ackee and salt fish. Their rum punch was a huge hit at this event because the waitress suggested a shot of wrey and nephew rum. Overall great afternoon filled with laughs and good company and sing along music. read more

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UPDATE I decided to give the place another try BUT instead of takeout this time I decided to go in person and I'm glad I did. I have to say the service and hospitality of the restaurant was absolutely welcoming, warm and inviting. The owner was so friendly and pleasant. The food in person was so much better, tasty and had really delicious flavors which was contrary to our take out experience. The place is cozy with a very nice vibe. I'm glad I gave them another try. read more

The Barnyard - Mac & Cheese - Soul Food Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

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Great spot for groups! The chicken & waffles were . Will be back for the wings next time. read more

The Barnyard - Chicken and waffles - Soul Food Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

I went for lunch with 2 of my friends. The curry chicken was really good. I wanted more. . It was tender and not too spicy so you could really taste the food. The roti was a little too doughy for me. The martini was good but could have had a little less passion fruit. Our server was very nice and hospitable. The wait time for food was a little lengthy but the server made it worth it. It was very clean and a nice ambiance in the restaurant. read more

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Food was terrible. Went in for pick up and waited over an hour for the jerk chicken and white rice combo.Then to tell me they don't have anymore white rice for my second order. after an hour is when they realized? Payed over $70 for hard rice at that and the portion wasn't worth it. I will be going back to Angie soul house for all that drama. Ambiance is small and not really made for dine in for real. First and last time cause the food didn't even make all that nonsense worth it. read more

The Barnyard - Jerk chicken with shrimp - Soul Food Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

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it took us at least 5 minutes to be seated, in a restaurant with about 8 to 10 tables. after 40 minutes we still hadn't gotten our food. the person that seated us said she was off the clock. i stepped outside where there is additional seating and asked 1 of the customers had he ever eaten there before. he turned out to be the manager, and offered us free drinks but we weren't drinking. we finally got our food and put them straight in to go boxes. it turned out to be the worst restaurant experience i have had in my 68 years of life. there was nothing good about the experience. read more

From the amazing food to the phenomenal service, I would highly recommend this new Caribbean spot in Farmingdale. The atmosphere is very warm and welcoming. The staff treated my family and I like we were special guest the entire time. Everyone there is truly friendly and the food even better. read more

The Barnyard - Lovely bar with a great rum punch - Soul Food Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

Bro, I'm a forever be singing. These people's praises to the high heavens. I'm telling you just try. The ambience is amazing. The food is amazing everything about this place is just a 10 out of 10. I can't recommend it enough and looking forward to trying more of their amazing food even the oxtail I thought that it may not taste too much like oxtail since being cooked in an empanada, but with the jerk sauce, make you slap your mama good read more

The Barnyard - Braised Oxtail Empanadas (3) - Soul Food Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

Great food and ambiance. Get the jerk chicken and Mac and cheese. Dj during brunch plays good music.

Iconic rum punch. The staff was attentive and kind. The food was amazing I was stuffed when I left. The restaurant is beautifully decorated! read more

The Barnyard - Soul Food Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

If you think your caribbean vacation is over once you get back home to Long Island , you can keep your vibe alive by visiting the Barnyard on Main St. in Farmingdale. A small but quaint restaurant that brings you right back to a caribbean eatery with authentic caribbean food and salads and drinks that are unique and mouth watering tasty. The wait staff is friendly and the atmosphere was easy and enjoyable. read more

My very picky son and I went here for lunch the other day. I love Caribbean food but the reason we chose this place is because they had macaroni and cheese on the menu! They serve it in a hot skillet and he said it was absolutely fantastic. They started us with plantain chips, which he also ate, which was crazy, we got cornbread, which he ate and the mac & cheese and fries for him. I got the chicken tacos, they come two at a time, and were unbelievably moist and delicious. Then I got wings, which were very tasty. We even split a mocktail and this one had mango& pineapple. We are definitely going to go back and try some of the other foods. By the way, I asked for hot sauce, it's a pepper sauce, and it's delicious and if you're looking for an amazing hot sauce, that'll burn your pallet, this is it. Really attentive staff, highly recommend. The staff is from all parts of the Caribbean. Totally cute little eclectic place. read more

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1/5 me & my friends recently dined here after looking into this restaurant for a while and unfortunately, the experience was very disappointing. We were the only guests in the restaurant, yet the service was extremely slow. Our server Laura, seemed confused throughout the time spent and even struggled to recall her own name when asked, which made the service feel unprofessional and unprepared. The food itself was about a 3/10 -- lacking in flavor and quality. The drinks were also poorly made, watered down, and overly sweet with too much syrup. For the price and expectations of dining out, this was not worth it at all. Sadly, I cannot recommend this restaurant as both the food and service fell far below standard. read more

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This restaurant is small but very intimate . The decor and music are fun and exciting. Food was very good The shrimp and grits were very good, and the plantains are a MUST order. The egg sandwich however definitely left something to be desired it was solid and had fresh ingredients but needed a sauce or something to really elevate it. Service was very nice and friendly. Definitely will try dinner next time. read more

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Service was perfection. Atmosphere was so cute. Menu was quite fun. Food was very good. Had soup- amazing! Salad shrimp & dressing were very yummy. Mimosa- passion fruit was light and refreshing. read more

Cute but small restaurant. I give them props on the location because I assume they are the only black owned restaurant on Main Street. My friend and I were seated 5 mins after arrival. I can definitely say they need more staff. I'm assuming the hostess/server was Owner. She was managing all the tables by herself up until it was time to leave. The Dj was helping out a little as well. Unfortunate for the Sunday Bunch they don't offer appetizers. We both ordered the chicken and waffles. My friend thought the first chicken thigh she had was too fatty and they took replaced it without a problem. If I was to return, I would like to have the option of ordering an appetizer. They could use more servers as well. read more

Ehh the chef could be better, less talk more work maybe don't gossip around customers as well.

5 star! Beautiful place, delicious food and excellent wait staff. Loved the vibe. We just felt comfortable like we were visiting friends. The owner came out to chat and welcomed us. I had Southern Fried Chicken, Mac and cheese, greens and cornbread. My husband had Red Snapper. All delicious. We will definitely come back. read more

My family loves it here and have been a few times. Such a lovely comfortable vibe and the owners and service are great!

Visited recently with a group. Staff were all extremely nice from entry to exit. The plantain chips on the table were a nice change from regular bread and butter options. Tried their short rib, black rice, and baked Mac n cheese. I was hoping for and expecting a more caribbean (Haitian specifically) style but it wasnt that. Wasn't bad, but blah. The short rib was yummy. Sub'd the polenta for their mushroom black rice, it needed salt. Was honestly underwhelmed for the $54 it cost ($39 short rib, + $3 rice change upcharge + $12 mac) but price firs the area. Food took rather long to come out. Thought they were trying to bring it all at once but plates started coming out in pieces. I was nearly done by the time the last plate came. Although the restaurant was full the entire visit, it's a particularly small place and I didn't see a group of more than 2 per table so not really sure why it took so long. Would be open to visit again with max 2-4ppl to see how things go. read more

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I had a great experience at The Barnyard. The food was excellent. Everything had was well seasoned. The service was top notch. I sat at the bar for dinner, and T served my drinks and food. He was very accommodating and engaging. What started out as a quick drop in for a meal ended up as an all night affair. I will definitely be back. read more

It's a small but cute spot. The food was excellent. It took a while to prepare, but everyone in our party of 8 felt as though their dish was made fresh from scratch. The server was very nice and communicated with us frequently. It's a small but cute spot. read more

My son took me here for Mother's Day brunch. We did not have reservations so did not expect to be seated promptly. The waitress/ hostess did ask if we wanted to sit at the bar and we accepted. She said another person was coming to clean it off and we would be able to sit. It took about 20 minutes for her to "clean" the bar area. She was moving very sluggish. We were sitting at the bar and after about 10 minutes she took our orders. My son ordered 2 rum punches and only got 1 so after about 5 minutes I asked her where the other one was and she said she thought he only ordered one. Anyway. I ordered the chicken Rasta pasta and a side of plantain and my son ordered the chicken and waffles. It took about 40 minutes for the food to come out. The waitress/hostess seemed to be the only one working about 7 tables and the other lady, who I assume to be maybe the owner or manager jumped in every now and again . The Rasta pasta was flavorless and very spicy. My son said his chicken and waffles were mid. All in all it was not the best experience for visiting for the first time especially on Mother's Day. I felt like they could've had more help. The waitress had her hands full. And she did the best she could. I would've loved to visit for dinner but after that experience I'm not too sure. read more

The Barnyard - Chicken rasta pasta - Soul Food Near Me - Farmingdale, New York

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Food was delicious . The oxtail empanadas were the best!! Great Caribbean food. The restaurant was small and cozy. The service was great. The girls were so friendly and helpful. Will be back again read more

Really great new spot! My husband loves spicey food, I can't handle it- and we both found good choices for us on the menu. Kids were happy with their choices too. Lovely decor, great service, chef was super nice. Will definitely go back again! read more

Everything was amazing! The service & food was top notch! The jerk chicken tacos were sooooo good that we had to run it back! Perfect blend of spicy, tender and flavorful meat, with a balance of sweet pineapple. Scrumptious! The only critique I would have would be the portion size of the tacos. I would have loved a 3rd taco as the two which are on the smaller side, just wasn't enough for how delicious it was! We really enjoyed the side of French fries and my husband was also raving about the jerk chicken entree. My daughter also loved her cheese burger from the kids meal. Upon my inquiry, they were so kind to smash the burger meat so the patty wouldn't be too thick for her liking. We enjoyed the mojitos as well. Decor was nice - island vibes! And the service was also lovely as it felt we were being taken care of by family! Wishing u all much success...we will be back! read more

My good friend and I decided to give this Restuarant a try after seeing their IG page. We made reservations for Sunday at 12:30p.m. I arrived at little early and told server/bartender I was waiting for my friend to arrive because she was finding parking. My friend arrived at 12:35 p.m. We informed the server/bartender we were ready to be seated. She informed us it would be a few minutes before we could be seated (not sure why, because there were at least 2 open tables). Meanwhile, another set of girls walked in right behind us. The server then took the guest that came behind us and seated them. I asked why couldn't we be seated? She then informed me that she was waiting for a table to finish up eating, and we will be seated there. We waited 30 minutes for the table. We didn't get to try the food, because we were annoyed at that point and the menu was lacking substance. We ended up walking out, annoyed at the lack of communication and attentiveness from the restaurant. I would like to give them another try, maybe after a few months, because it's obvious that they're short staff and lack customer service/server experience. To follow up with the owner comment. If you find showing up 12:35pm late and reservations was for 12:30, then your establishment is the problem. Good luck and wishing you the best! read more

Food was great but honestly they need to find better help. We ordered our appetizers and entres with our son's order as soon as we could cause we're the type of people that like to eat and go and with small children you're very limited. We ordered 2 rum punches and we didn't get them till mid way through our entre which took a while we ordered everything so it could all come out as soon as it's done. Boy were we wrong. Right before our apps came out, another client walked in he seemed to be a regular he ordered. Our apps finally came out - apps and our son's food did come out together thankfully. but by the time it came out it had been a while still no rum punch we finish our apps. Other client gets his apps and we're still waiting for our entres finally my wife sees our entres sitting there and the waitress is taking her time talking and pouring and repouring a beer for other client then she walks to the back comes back and cleans a table so my wife ask is our food ready she replies it's coming walks to back and few mins later finally we got our food. Food is great but maybe it's best to plan to go with time to wait. read more