The Red Barn is a legendary Augusta, Maine restaurant. A fixture in the community, if you will. They've been a part of the Augusta landscape for decades (since '77). What are they famous for you ask? Well, seafood...of course. Specifically, the lobster roll. My boyfriend loves the lobster roll! I had the popcorn chicken basket with crinkle fries that I could eat everyday if given the choice. The seasoning and breading are just right & fried until golden brown without sacrificing safe cooking or flavor. Another one of those busy places-it's a restaurant that attracts locals and tourists. They've always got inspirational quotes on their marquee. Outdoor patio seating (tables with umbrellas) and a no-frills, basic interior decor. Gives total seaside vibes. read more

The Red Barn - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

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Maine has absolutely no shortage of seafood restaurants. What most people don't realize is that you can go as far as two hours Inland and still receive quality seafood directly from our waters. This is in augusta, which falls within that range. They have the option for ordering takeout Ahead of time or online. There is significant outdoor seatting as well as a small interior dining room. The interior has one non gender handicap, accessible bathroom. The menu is not excessive, but the portions are generous. CAUTION: pay close attention to the prices. they will fluctuate and you should not assume what the final cost of your meal will be beforehand!! My clam basket and my daughter's 1/4lb roll (2 20 Oz drinks) totaled $65!! Now I will absolutely give credit to them for the clam portion being large and high quality. These were the type of onion rings that I prefer, which are thinner and more crunchy with less batter. That said, the total completely blew my mind.Because even with a very industry standard upcharge for onion rings in place of french fries.I had sticker shock. I grew up near Portland so I understand the price of seafood can change quickly. But I would say do some price shopping. Because this is more about the experience of the location since the quality of food does exist at other restaurants.In maine. read more

The Red Barn - Fried clam basket (+$1 onion rings) - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

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Several members of our family are fans of Red Barn's chicken, haddock and fries so we make it a point to dine in when we are in the area. Food quality has been consistent but prices are definitely up. I think they offered smaller portions and more options for dipping sauces. Service is quick and friendly. There are dining areas inside as well as outside. I appreciate that there is plenty of parking spaces. read more

The Red Barn - Haddock basket with fries and chicken basket with onion rings - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

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Delicious and perfectly cooked! We had the lobster rolls with butter warmed in a yummy grilled roll. The lobster was so tender and sweet. Each roll contained 4 oz which is a great value at $19! We also had their coleslaw which was great and slightly creamy. My husband had their coleslaw onion rings which were thin, crispy and golden brown. We chose to sit inside but there is plenty of seating outside at picnic tables. We arrived 45 min before closing and the place was hopping! So happy we tried this Augusta "institution" while visiting on vacation. read more

The Red Barn - Onion rings and coleslaw - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

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A fantastic no-frills spot that over-delivers on quality and value. Every bite of the fresh seafood is cooked to perfection, and their breaded, made-to-order items are incredibly crispy. Sitting outside on their patio is a great way to enjoy a meal when the weather cooperates. The $19 lobster roll is an absolute steal--it is stacked with massive, sweet chunks of lobster. I can't recommend this place enough and will absolutely be a returning customer. read more

The Red Barn - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

So good! Best fried clams I've ever had and definitely top 3 lobster roll. Service was excellent and the place has amazing vibes. We sat outside and enjoyed the nice weather along with our awesome food. read more

The Red Barn - 1/2lb lobster roll and fried Clams - Whole Belly - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

Seafood stew so fresh so yummy !! Scallops were tender cooked perfectly!! Service friendly and quick!! Casual family friendly with outdoor seating. Definitely coming back!! read more

The Red Barn - Mixed Seafood Basket - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

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Maine seafood prepared well. Seating inside or out. Casual atmosphere with strong community involvement.

So this was always one of my favorite places to eat. But somewhere along the line the batter changed. Weve been coming off and on for years. A couple years ago we threw most of our food in the trash because it just didn't taste good. Today we decided to give it another go. The fish was ok but definitely didn't taste like it used to. The chicken wss horrible. We brought some home to my daughter who also always loved their food and she tossed it in the garbage. Its ok but I doubt we will go again. I wish I had the old batter recipe. It was delicious! read more

The Red Barn - Fish and chicken basket. Looks much better than it tasted. - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

While visiting friends in Maine I love to enjoy fresh lobsters and whole belly clams. My friends had enjoyed the fried clams in years past and wanted me to experience them. We were so disappointed! The batter was too thick overshadowing the clam's flavor. I would not recommend them at all. read more

One year ago we found the Red Barn & loved it. 365 days later here we are again!!! 1 hour 15 minute drive from Old Orchard Beach. The time to get here, the gas used makes no difference. The Red Barn is one of Maine's great treasures. The owner Laura is such a giver. Her food trucks go to Nursing homes Veterens home & every meal given is for free. Laura is a live walking Angel. We had her amazing seafood stew, clam strips & whole belly clams. We ate too much everything was awesome. We have enough left overs fo another meal or two. read more

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Food is always amazing. Loved the chicken snack. Nuggets and fries. Soooo yummy. Also on the menu an amazing lobster roll!!! The place is always busy as it's a favorite spot for many townspeople and the service staff always bustling and friendly. Lots of seating and meeting space. Super clean and special parking for Purple Heart veterans! read more

So good. I had a fish fillet sandwich - two thick slabs of light, moist, tender haddock, perfectly fried. Served with a smile. We have lost of fried seafood joints where I live in Connecticut. Some are very, very good. Red Barn is better. (Also had a whoopie pie - don't tell my wife. LOL) read more

The Red Barn - Fish fillet with cheese and light tartar sauce - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

The serving sizes for the baskets are nuts. Everything is always hot and fresh. The staff is helpful, knowledgeable, and nice. Eating outside stinks. Literally, but hot fish and lobster dumpsters in the sun will do that. read more

The Red Barn is one of my favorite places to eat in. The food is always fresh, the portions are generous, and the staff is friendly and welcoming. Whether you're craving fried seafood, chicken, or a classic Maine lobster roll, everything is cooked well and served quickly. read more

A lot of the food is fried and we're not into fried food but we were passing through and needed somewhere to eat. We give 5 stars for Laura's Seafood Stew! It was a cup of straight meat, little broth and tasted outstanding. Glad we made the stop here. read more

We ordered dinner to pick up since they were closing within an hour. Place was very busy. Our food smelled amazing and looked forward to bring it home. We ordered the fish & chips, and scallops. By the time we got home it was about 30 minutes so everything had steamed up and was a bit soft and not crunchy, seasoning was ok too. I'm sure it would've been better if we had sat and eating our meals there. So next time we hope to do this. read more

This place is hopping. Huge outside seating area so many options table outside ,tables in shelters ,games lots of parking. A good menu. I regrettably did not get the fried chicken or seafood but next time will do better. They both looked so good. I did get a photo of someone else's. We got the homemade onion rings a large order could last 2 days it was a very generous portion and so good. The cheeseburger got a great review as did the chocolate shake and coleslaw. The grilled chicken on a gluten free bun was just ok but I get that I was at a place that specializes in fried food so I won't judge too much . I will say I was baffled that it was pieces of chicken not a whole filet which makes it harder to eat as the chicken kept falling out. The GF bun was not the best but that's how those things are . I will say the fried food looked amazing and would recommend that. Service was great very efficient and accommodating. read more

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Best place around hands down! Best food and friendly service. Chicken is my favorite.

A family tradition!! My kids grew up in mid coast Maine and have since left the state. Every single time they - and/or my grandchildren come to, a stop at The Red Barn is mandatory! Today was that day. Mixed seafood and fried veggies are the standard order with an occasional fried shrimp or scallop snack added. Everything is cooked to perfection! Delicious! Maine in a bite. They sell Moxie and yummy whoopie pies too. We get those to go because we can barely finish the meal. It's a nice sized portion and many times we just take the fries home for another time. This visit I saw shakes added to the menu - while I know they have to be delicious, we didn't try them. The service is professional and friendly. Food is cooked quickly and even when the restaurant is busy, we never have to wait long. I love the community involvement and, specifically, support of our veterans. The outside seating area has grown a lot and now even includes a couple of weatherized buildings. read more

Great friendly crew. Food is tasty and great portions. Family . Long time establishment Summer time visitors keep coming back. . read more

I love the food & the ppl are amazing. Friendly & helpful. The food is also amazing. Everything there is so good!! They have a truck too that travels I see in Waterville. I haven't stopped yet but hope to some day. Bet its just as great! read more

Great roadside stop with huge portions and a super casual vibe. The batter on everything is light and crispy, not greasy at all. Loved the option to choose between baskets (with fries) and pints (no fries). We tried: * Scallop and shrimp pints (both were really fresh, and the scallops were huge) * Deep-fried veggie basket (generous mix of mushrooms, zucchini, broccoli, bell peppers, and onions. Broccoli and mushrooms were the standouts) * Lobster roll with fries (still good, just not my personal preference--had large claw meat and I usually like smaller chunks and a buttered, grilled bun) * Black raspberry shake (classic and delicious) Massive outdoor seating area with plenty of picnic tables. Great spot when you have a dog. Porta potties available if you need one. Overall, not a bad pit stop on the way back to Boston. read more

The Red Barn - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

We got the Laura's famous seafood stew to go and it was delicious, full of lots of seafood, and absolutely hit the spot! The sizes seemed a little small for a large family but definitely worth it! read more

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A splendid time was had by all! What a gem. I had a wonderful experience and tasty food. The lobster tail nuggets and whole belly clams were so clean tasting! We had fries with our meal and those were abandoned in favor of the proteins--there was a ton of food for the two of us--we even took some home, and we just ordered a normal portion. It's nothing fancy--we ate in the car--but the mood was jovial, thanks to the good natured gals who got the food out. Get the lobster nuggets--so darned good! Just the right amount of batter to be crisp, and not overwhelm the lobster. The clams--the same. Going back will be a pleasure. read more

The food is great the seafood stew was flavorful and done to perfection! The fish was moist, tender and flavorful. My husband got the scallops and there was so many he barely finished them. Service is order at the counter but was fast and hot when it came. The place has that relaxed comfortable feel and is set up well. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone in the Augusta area! read more

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We have been going to the Red Barn for 20+ years, and we recommended to everyone. We won't go anymore really bad food now. We had the chicken nuggets, fried haddock, and french-fries. The only thing good was the french-fries, The fish and chicken was the worst we have ever had, if it were better I would think it came from a supermarket. We really miss Laura, the new owners could learn from her on serving good food. read more

Stopped for lunch after a hike in the woods. Wife had Lobster roll, I had a fish sandwich, we split Onion Rings and Fries..all were fantastic and cook perfectly. The staff were friendly and helpful. The outside tables were plentiful and the weather was perfect for eating outside. They had a space on the wall to put your pets names that had crossed over the rainbow bridge, very touching. We added our girl Lucy's name to it along with our boy Nicks name as well, both the best girl and boy. If we lived here we would be fat because we'd eat here everyday!! read more

Food was great. Lobsta roll was sweet and loaded with meat! Whole Belly Clams good as well. Onion rings small was enough to serve 4. Service fast. Pricing appropriate. Would definitely add this to best list for Lobsta roll. read more

The lobster roll that I had for my awesome birthday was very delicious. management and crew were very friendly, helpful and informative read more

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Great little place to stop for a yummy lunch. The seafood stew was amazing. The breading on the fried items was just right. It is counter service, seats available inside or out. We felt like we were eating with the locals. read more

This place has the best lobster roll I have eaten in new england. Their seafood chowder is ridiculous - more seafood than chowder. So good. Great staff. Cool atmosphere. There were some girl scouts selling ice cream or something in the parking lot too - very cute. Ill be back next year! read more

The Red Barn - Lobster roll with hot butter - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

The Red Barn is absolutely delicious!! We found this place through a random Yelp search and it exceeded all our expectations. We had the lobster roll (DO NOT MISS THIS LOBSTER ROLL) and the scallop roll, both were so so so good!!! We also had the homemade whoopie pie and I'm still dreaming about it!! I highly recommend this restaurant if you find yourself in the area. read more

The Red Barn - Clam strips, lobster roll, scallop roll, and onion rings...all amazing - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

if you're just a pass-byer like me- do yourself a favor and stop here for food, best lobster roll I had all trip, even beats out the James beard awarded Eventide restaurant for me :) read more

The Red Barn - Lobster roll, famous stew, Cole slaw - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine

Whenever we're in the area around dinner time, we hope this place is open. Upon arriving, you will immediately notice the owners appreciation of our veterans' service. I was grateful for the display, in part because I echo their sentiment, and in part for the opportunity for our kids to learn a bit about US service members from someone other than me and other relatives. Inside, the atmosphere is friendly and efficient. It is a busy place and the staff are always on the job, always professional, and always friendly and courteous. For a place that moves so many customers through so quickly, I'm amazed at how clean everything is. The food itself is freshly prepared and some of the least-greasy fried food I've ever had. We love the fish. We love the fries. All at a reasonable price. There is some inside seating, at which we love to play the "alphabet game" with the local business advertisements. Most of the seating, however, is outside. read more

I have been eating here for so many years. The food is fresh, tasty, abundant and fast. Lines out the door and your order is ready in less than 10 minutes. Fun outside seating. You won't find better. Have the seafood stew. Oh my gosh!!!! read more

Excellent fried clams! Probably the best fried clams in Central Maine. Fast delivery and good staff. read more

Our review from 3200 miles away is ,"don't pass this place up!" From out of town, visiting family, and this place had everything we were looking for. Of the six different plates we tried over TWO DIFFERENT VISITS, the food was consistently great. Mostly fried foods, lobster rolls are new to us and they were meaty with good fresh flavor. Mom is picky as hell and loved the scallops & clam strips. The ambiance setting does not look to impress as this is casual dining. Food & flavor 10/10 would recommend! Thanks for the good service also. read more

Great outdoor ambience. Live music through the summer. Good food and reasonable prices. Very much a family environment and the business has deep roots in the community. read more

seafood stew very tasty. fried seafood is rarely seen，but i like the taste. seems they are running good biz in the community，full of customer in the afternoon. read more

The Red Barn - Seafood Near Me - Augusta, Maine