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Barncastle Hotel and Restaurant, Blue Hill, ME

Barncastle Hotel and Restaurant

4.8
4.8
50 Reviews
$31 to $50
German

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
  • Charming
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
The Barncastle Hotel and Restaurant serves Alsatian-inspired cuisine using local and seasonal ingredients. Chef Owen Royce-Nagel and his wife, both Sommelier- and Cicerone-certified, Lizzie Szczepaniak, have been crafting their concept and menu over the last two decades all across the world. Dishes are intended to be shared and bread (from Tinder Hearth!) is meant to be broken in their cozy dining room and pub. The beverage program features a natural and biodynamic wine list, classic cocktails, and craft Maine beer. Located in the heart of the Blue Hill Peninsula, in between Camden and Acadia National Park, it is the perfect place to gather with friends and family.




Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    German, Austrian, French
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (207) 374-2330
  • Website
    http://www.barncastlehotel.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Owen Royce-Nagel
  • Location
    125 South St, Blue Hill, ME 04614
  • Neighbourhood
    Blue Hill
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Menu

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What 50 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.6Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barncastle Hotel and Restaurant offers "wonderfully atypical & eclectic offerings" in a cozy and inviting setting. Guests rave about "fantastic food," "excellent service," and a "warm and inviting ambiance." The inventive menu features standout dishes like venison sausage and corn soup, with desserts that are "even more amazing." Perfect for food adventurers.

50 Reviews

  1. Teri

    Maine

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Barncastle is one of the top Blue Hill restaurants in Downeast Maine. The food is classic Alsatian with innovative bursts of surprising flavors. Service is warm and attentive and the atmosphere is charming. Highly recommended!

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  2. Shannon

    Maine

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new table arrangement in the dining room is more comfortable—Thank You! The Swetha Weathah cocktail is a delicious dessert-first cocktail of spiced rum served frothy and light; The clam chowder is easily a satisfying meal, so creamy and flavorful.

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  3. Nancy

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Siting at the cozy bar, I enjoyed a nice French red to accompany a wonderful beet salad, with a bright Meyer lemon note & then continued w/the house made (so flavorful!) venison sausage. I also indulged in their financier for dessert w/home-made ice cream. A lovely meal w/excellent & friendly service.

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  4. Mark

    New York City

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 9, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The menu seems to proffer dishes that sound exotic, with exotic ingredients, but all are comforting and tasty, and should be shared with table-mates, along with a beverage order.

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  5. Shannon

    Maine

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 26, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Castle Chowder warms the winter away with some inventive flavor notes; Hash Browns as a crunchy, smothered side dish; Together, they are the best kind of comfort food: for the eye as well as the tastebuds.

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  6. Rich

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent service and our meals, as always, were wonderful!

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  7. Joshua

    Maine

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 4, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A true star on the Maine coast. Star level service - a menu with wonderfully atypical & eclectic offerings you don't see at other modern cuisine restaurants. This is not your typical fancy resort restaurant - but instead a passion of its owners, Owen & Lizzie. If you're in the Blue Hill area, don't miss it.

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  8. Lory

    VIP

    Kansas City

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on October 19, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Always wonderful and very welcoming. Bar tender gal was a bit strange and quite frankly creepy.

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  9. Douglas

    Baltimore

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food: Smoky Squash Soup had good flavors. The “fish fry” special (Thursdays) was a delightful surprise. The haddock and breading were light. Perfect temperature. The radish, pickles, and arugula were perfect complement. The chocolate terrine with anise ice cream was a wonderful finish. Great ambiance and service. Wonderful experience.

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  10. Joanne

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great server. Everyone was cordial . Food was prepared very well, not regular fare. Cozy feeling in restaurant. We were all very satisfied.

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FAQs

Barncastle Hotel and Restaurant is rated 4.8 stars by 50 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 5 times today
Google Map for Barncastle Hotel and Restaurant

125 South St, Blue Hill, ME 04614

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    Blue Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Wed–Sun 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Dinner Wed–Sun 5:00 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    German, Austrian, French
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Owen Royce-Nagel
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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