Modern Barn

4.5

160 Reviews

$30 and under

American

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Great for fine wines
Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions

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
Neighborhood
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

Experiences

Uncork for a Cause on MLK Weekend
$125.00 per person
Prepaid
Jan 19, 2025 only
6:30 PM
Join us for a Special Chef’s Tasting Five Course Wine Dinner, featuring expertly paired selections from our Sommelier for each course. Modern Barn is thrilled to contribute to our local community during this special evening. We will donate 25% of the ticket price to the Bethel Area District Exchange and Food Pantry. $125 per person - five courses, five wines. Reservations Required.

What 160 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Maine
Kid-friendly
Maine
Great for fine wines
Maine
Lively
Maine
American
Central Maine
Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Modern Barn in Bethel offers imaginative cuisine and a charming atmosphere within a beautifully refitted industrial barn. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "great service," with standout dishes like lobster sliders and stuffed sole. The extensive wine list and full bar cater to all tastes, ensuring a delightful dining experience.

160 Reviews

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Myra
VIP
New York City
46 reviews
5.0
46 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is fresh and tasty. The staff was wonderful. Couldn’t do enough for us.
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Amanda
Maine
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Meal was okay, nothing spectacular considering the high priced meal. We were looking forward to try a new place to use and unfortunately will not be back. Waitress was very kind and not very knowledgeable about the food or beverage.
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Lisa
VIP
San Francisco
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love modern barn! The owner and staff are the best and the food is always delicious!
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Erin
Maine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 15, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was a gift while we were on our mini-moon. We now want to come back up just so we can go to this restaurant again. It was absolutely amazing. I would never be able to reccomend it enough.
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Bruce
Maine
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 12, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We ate dinner at the Modern Barn, and it was great. The food was outstanding although a bit pricey. The service and atmosphere were great. Look forward to eating there again.
Modern BarnResponded on October 14, 2024
Thanks so much for taking the time to write a review. It really means a lot to our team! Hope to see you again soon!
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Scott
VIP
Washington DC
8 reviews
2.0
8 reviews
Dined on October 11, 2024
1. Overall 2
2. Food 2
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 4
The space itself was definately charming and the thin staff were nice and hardworking, but the overall experience was underwhelming for the price.
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Jeff
VIP
Greater Boston
7 reviews
4.0
7 reviews
Dined on October 4, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food and service. We went on a Friday night with friends. Enjoyable evening.
Modern BarnResponded on October 8, 2024
Thanks so much! We really appreciate it.
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Christine
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very first visit to Modern Barn- it was fantastic! Our waitress was awesome! So friendly & she gave us plenty of time to decide on our drinks, appetizers & dinner selections. There were so many great things on the menu it was very hard to choose! Everything was delicious. The lobster sliders were excellent & so adorable. The stuffed sole & shrimp scampi were perfect. The presentation of the food was like works of yummy art. We will be back on our next visit.
Modern BarnResponded on October 8, 2024
Thanks so much for your review. It really means a lot to us and our team!
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Amy
VIP
New York City
8 reviews
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food is always delicious. Excellent service from Jenna as usual. Great wine recommendations. Our favorite restaurant in Bethel.
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Jeff
Chicago
15 reviews
5.0
15 reviews
Dined on September 26, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Don’t miss this gem! Great place that we would have missed out on but found it on Open Table! Redone barn- cool vibes. Great drinks/wine and the food was fantastic! Definitely recommend the lobster rangoons, stuffed sole with crabmeat and risotto, and the clam chowder with bread. So delicious!
Modern BarnResponded on September 28, 2024
Thanks so much for checking us out and the amazing review! We hope to see you again soon!
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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 4.5 stars by 160 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 24, 2024

7:00 PM

Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

19 Summer St, Bethel, ME 04217

Additional information

Cross street
Between Elm St. & Mechanic St.
Neighborhood
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

Additional information

Experiences

Uncork for a Cause on MLK Weekend

Menu

What 160 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

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information