Modern Barn

4.4

170 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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2 people

Feb 28, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Good for groups
Neighbourhood gem
Lively

Modern Barn is the place you go to spend time around a table with the people you love, a place to call home. Modern Barn welcomes you to enjoy its delicious American fare, friendly service, and an unparalleled cozy atmosphere. Our menu consists of classic comfort dishes with a modern flair.

Modern Barn can be experienced in many ways. Spend an evening in our wine room featuring 175 bottles of wine, 100 available by the glass, enjoy our vast collection of craft beers and contemporary cocktails; and dinner after a day on the slopes or golf course. Winner of the 2021 Wine Spectator Award.

Even if you’re just dropping by for a drink, you’ll feel right at home among our neighbors, so grab a seat and stay a while…slow sippers allowed.

NEXT WINE DINNER - A NIGHT IN NAPA - JULY 17TH

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(207) 824-3003
Website
http://www.modernbarn207.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Catering
Modern Barn is available for catering and events
Private party facilities
Modern Barn is located in the Maine's most beautiful mountain village of Bethel, Maine. The historically unique location houses a progressive New England concept where traditional dished are elevated to modern. Winner of 2021 Wine Spectator Award. Modern Barn is also home to private dining space used as a place to gather, celebrate, and unite. The private dining room can offer reception, family style, plated menu options, private wine tastings and private wine dinners. For more information, please email info@modernbarn207.com

Location
19 Summer St, Bethel, ME 04217
Neighbourhood
Bethel
Cross Street
Between Elm St. & Mechanic St.
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 170 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.3Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maine
Child-friendly
Maine
Good for groups
Maine
American
Central Maine
Best Overall
Central Maine
Best Food
Central Maine
Best Service
Central Maine
Best Ambience
Central Maine
Best Value
Central Maine
Healthy
Central Maine
Good for special occasions
Central Maine
Lively
Central Maine
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Modern Barn in Bethel is a "hidden gem" known for its fantastic food, attentive service, and charming decor. Diners praise the "awesome" scallop risotto and "excellent" lobster sliders, while the staff is described as "outstanding" and "friendly." The restaurant consistently delivers a delightful dining experience with creative menu options and a lovely atmosphere.

170 Reviews

C
C
New York City
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on February 20, 2025
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Disappointing dinner at Modern Barn. We were quickly seated for our reservation and our server was helpful. However, 6 items from their small menu were already sold out by 6:30PM. The remaining options were expensive beef entrees or entrees containing wine/alcohol in their sauce. The apps and entrees we ultimately ordered were poorly done. Grilled shishito peppers (app) were barely warmed, effectively raw. Potstickers (app) had chewy wrapper. Waygu burger (entree) was overcooked and dry, despite requesting medium. Chicken Marsala was drowning in a bowl of sauce with bucatini pasta. Difficult to cut chicken, had to move it to an appetizer plate to eat. Buccatini served with the Marsala chicken was a messy eating because the stiff buccatini pasta just splashed that Marsala sauce all over the place. In all, just poorly done.
Modern BarnResponded 7 days ago
We are sorry you were unhappy with your experience. It has been a very busy vacation week and yes we had ran out of many items as our delivery days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. We would have gladly remade any item for you or offered you something else had your server or management been made aware. We strive to make sure everyone is happy with their food. We also could easily made any sauce without alcohol. The burger temperature was entered as med well, and that may have simply been an error. I have gone and refunded some of your items for your trouble, please next time just let us know and we would have made it right.
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Howard
New York City
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on February 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was great. Service was friendly. Bolognese had a nice kick to it. The $16 glass of Syrah was awesome. Enjoy!
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Allen
West Palm Beach
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on February 14, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Scallop risotto was awesome! MB is a hidden gem in Bethel.
Modern BarnResponded on February 15, 2025
Thanks Allen, we appreciate the great review! So great to see you both.
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Tom
VIP
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on February 12, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We always have a great time. Great food, wine and service.
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Lisa
VIP
San Francisco
20 reviews
5.0
20 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always fantastic and the staff goes above and beyond!
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Lucy
VIP
San Francisco
17 reviews
5.0
17 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Our dinners were great, everything came out in a timely manner and our waitress Anna was super!
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Kenneth
VIP
Toronto
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on January 31, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great time! Phenomenal service. Food was great. Good value, nice wine selection. We have been here many times and they have been extremely consistent with great changes to the menu. Total gem.
Modern BarnResponded on February 1, 2025
Thanks so much for the amazing review. It means a lot to Modern Barn!
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Leslie
VIP
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on January 19, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Owner and daughter are so nice! Decor of the restaurant is lovely. Well done!
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John
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 18, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Staff was outstanding, as was the food. Definitely worth going to.
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Julie
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on January 4, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time ! Delicious drinks and food and attentive service
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FAQs

Modern Barn offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (207) 824-3003.

Modern Barn is rated 4.4 stars by 170 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 28, 2025

7:00 p.m.

Booked 4 times today

Order delivery or takeout

19 Summer St, Bethel, ME 04217

Additional information

Cross Street
Between Elm St. & Mechanic St.
Neighbourhood
Bethel
Hours of Operation
Tue–Sat 4:00 pm–9:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

Website
http://www.modernbarn207.com/
Phone number
(207) 824-3003
Catering
Modern Barn is available for catering and events
Private party facilities
Modern Barn is located in the Maine's most beautiful mountain village of Bethel, Maine. The historically unique location houses a progressive New England concept where traditional dished are elevated to modern. Winner of 2021 Wine Spectator Award. Modern Barn is also home to private dining space used as a place to gather, celebrate, and unite. The private dining room can offer reception, family style, plated menu options, private wine tastings and private wine dinners. For more information, please email info@modernbarn207.com

Modern Barn

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Additional information

Menu

What 170 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Review summary

FAQs

Does Modern Barn offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Modern Barn restaurant rated?

Is Modern Barn currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

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