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Barncastle Hotel and Restaurant, Blue Hill, ME

Barncastle Hotel and Restaurant

4.8 (62)
$31 to $50
German
125 South St, Blue Hill, ME 04614

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2 people
19:00
Booked 2 times today

About this restaurant

  • Charming
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 16:00–20:30 Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–20:30
  • Phone number
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive Chef
    Owen Royce-Nagel
  • Area
    Blue Hill
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 62 people are saying

Barncastle Hotel and Restaurant reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.9Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.5Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Maine

    Innovative

  • Maine

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Coast

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Barncastle Hotel and Restaurant delights with "absolutely delicious" food and attentive service in a cozy, rustic setting. Guests rave about the "fine dining year round" and love the innovative Alsatian menu, featuring standout dishes like rabbit sausage and bone marrow. "Charming atmosphere" and "lovely staffing" enhance the dining experience, making it a "favorite restaurant in our area."
62 Reviews
  1. Teri

    Maine5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always fabulous. Always welcoming. Fabulous food and service and my favorite restaurant on the Peninsula. Thank you, Barncastle, for feeding and caring for us so beautifully.

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  2. Nathan

    Greater Boston3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 27 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Super cozy/interesting ambiance. The food was incredible, unusual, and well thought out. Highly recommended!

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  3. Deborah

    Greater Boston11 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 24 April 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Casual but delicious! Rustic decor with elevated food.

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  4. Sarah

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 19 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was not our first visit to BarnCastle. We return again and again because of our good experiences in the past. Our meal was delicious, served with warmth and humor by Jenny who anticipated all our needs. BarnCastle provides fine dinning year round in a rural area where many restaurants close during the “off” season.

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  5. Susan VIP

    Los Angeles11 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 18 April 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious menu of small plates & larger mains well prepared in a cozy wood-paneled dining room. Attentive service. Nice selection of ME beers and a variety of wines. We will be back!

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  6. Erin

    Maine1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 29 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was absolutely delicious, service was quick and friendly, and drinks were on point. Best date night spot for me and my husband.

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  7. Mark

    Greater Boston27 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 28 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Attention to details, friendly service and delicious food, all the things that will bring us back again and again.

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  8. Andrew

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 27 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely as always and we were allowed to stay till late!

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  9. Mary VIP

    New York City21 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 26 March 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A charming place with lovely staffing and fine service. The food was mostly very good. My schnitzel, one of the signature dishes, was quite overcooked. Stiff and hard. Dry. I assume it was a one off mistake. That’s because all of the other offerings were excellent. I am definitely going back and expect that I will absolutely love the meal.

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  10. Teri

    Maine5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 23 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Sunday night is fried chicken night. And what a treat it is: very crispy, boneless chicken with a Parmesan biscuit and kale with bacon. DELICIOUS! The service is seamless in a warm, welcoming environment and the food is fabulous. It is my favorite restaurant in our area of Downeast Maine. Thank you, Barncastle, for feeding and taking care of us so beautifully. I can't wait until I return again.

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2 people
19:00
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125 South St, Blue Hill, ME 04614

Additional information

  • Area
    Blue Hill
  • Hours of Operation
    Bar Wed–Sun 16:00–20:30 Dinner Wed–Sun 17:00–20:30
  • 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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