The Barn Bowl & Bistro

The restaurant just isn’t good. Don’t let the interesting and large menu fool you like it did us. Go bowl, go drink and watch games but the suck service coupled with bowling alley food is not a good combo.

our server Kristina was great. she was very helpful with suggesting entrées and appetizers and made sure that we knew we were getting a bang for our buck. The portions were large and we were able to share everything between the four of us. We even had to take some food home. great atmosphere, and is very family friendly. the bowling alley is right next to the restaurant/bar so if you bring your kids, it’s a great place for them to go play or to bowl with friends.

I still cannot get over the fact that it is a bowling alley. The dining area is beautiful, the wait staff was buzzing the entire evening, and the menu is amazing. Luciano our waiter ran like a madman making sure everyone had what they needed. We had the Braised short rib(awesome), the curry lobster, and the poke tuna. Every dish was hot and fresh. Their appetizers were also excellent, hot, fresh and of generous portions. It is crazy how diverse the menu is, and yet every dish was not just hot and fresh, but delicious.

Fun spot for bowling in Martha’s Vineyard. Our waitress was great and made sure that we were never waiting for our drinks. We didn’t have any food so I can’t speak to that but we had a great time bowling and the space is clean and nice.

Kristina was absolutely outstanding, so sweet and laughed with us. The food was delicious, I got the schnitzel- HUGE portions. Definitely getting your moneys worth. People around us were all friendly and I love the sports bar setting!

Wow is the first thing i can say about the service that I had from Kristina………. She was very attentive and had great customer service skills, and knew the menu very well she insisted I tried the famous curry and I was not disappointed let’s jus say the chef knows exactly what he is doing. Great experience thank you Kristina and the whole barn establishment we will Be back ………….

Great food...big portions! Fast and friendly service! Great place to watch sports. Christina is the best!!!

Long hair found in my salad. Told the waiter and he just said "oh" and took the salad. No apology, no offer to make it better. Update: To be clear, I only notified the waiter about the hair in my salad (I did not engage with the owner at all). I'm a bit turned off that the owner is now making claims that I am stretching the truth on what happened during my visit when they were not part of interaction between the waiter and myself. I never planned on returning, but after the owner's response I will make sure that friends and loved ones won't either. I did not like how this mishap was handled during my visit, and it disgusts me that the owner is now making claims that I have falsified the entire interaction. If I could give this place 0 stars, I would.

After reading other reviews we decided to visit The Barn and I'm so glad we did. I got the steak tips and my wife got the shrimp and lobster pasta, all around the food was delicious. Our 14 month old also LOVED everything (we gave him servings from our own plates). The service was great as well, our server was attentive and friendly. We did not end up bowling but the ambiance all around seemed to be fun and welcoming. Would absolutely recommend! Our best meal so far!

Food: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Best food on the island with flavor and great prices. We did not expect food to be on par with high end restaurant but it far exceeds those $$$ restaurants. Compliment to the chef. We had braised short ribs, classic burger, cod, and picanha Brazilian feast. Everything was amazing!! We highly recommend for lunch out dinner. We skipped appetizer because the waiter told us it was a big portion. He was correct, the food are what you'd expect from the mainland. This establishment puts others to shame. This is our go to from now on when we come to Martha's again. Best food restaurant on Martha's by far!!

Love the take out service! It's always our first stop on travel days! We've always enjoyed the breakfast on the weekends and are surprised at the deliciousness!

Fun spot for bowling in Martha's Vineyard. Our waitress was great and made sure that we were never waiting for our drinks. We didn't have any food so I can't speak to that but we had a great time bowling and the space is clean and nice.

The Barn is simply the BEST in Oak Bluffs and really all of Martha's Vineyard! It is absolutely awesome service (especially if you get Auggie or Maria as your server!). The beer is cold and the food is excellent and the price is more than reasonable. The locals go here and the tourists would go here is they knew about it (it is about 3 blocks off the Main Street on Circuit Avenue but they have great parking). They have a terrific breakfast in the weekend. And if you want to go bowling they have that too

Could have been the biggest, tastiest, mouth watering short rib ever. It was that perfect. Menu was crazy big, probably too much so. All over the place with different cuisines and waiters walking around with Brazilian steakhouse meat trays. The place was fun, odd, quirky but fun. Bowling alley was interesting... great service, great food. Would definitely come here again

Food is amazing. My friends and I had the brown sugar sirloin tips, the curry, chicken salad, pork schnitzel and it was all amazing! 10/10 flavor and portion size. It's was all worth the price. Cajun chicken, wings, and pork sliders were also really good. Servers were friendly too!

Surprisingly, this bowling alley did have one of the best meals I had on the island. All the 5 star reviews in the last 3 months are accurate. The bang bang cauliflower and steak bites were sooooo good. Our server was also very kind and attentive, almost a premium service especially for a bowling alley restaurant! Location is good for a group of 4-8 people.

Went bowling this past Saturday afternoon. We were on a guys trip with 14 people. I booked 3 lanes the Wednesday before because the weather Saturday wasn't looking good. I'm so glad I did. It was rainy and cold all day. We did the same 2 years ago and had a great time. The food was great, the beer was cold and the bowling was awesome! They texted me a couple of times to confirm because the liberal nut-jobs on MV decided to protest some idiotic thing or another, which snarled traffic. But it all worked out. A great experience overall! I highly recommend the Barn Bowl and Bistro!!

Great place for food and fun! Lively atmosphere and delicious food. What a great menu & with great drinks. A must try on the Vineyard!

Best meal ever I am from singapore And came with my indonesian friend Super recommended Better than GR restaurant level Super ok super ok We order grilled calamari Mussel curry Pork shank Beef ribs (only one I can find while I am in the east USA Been looking for this Thank you Sjper

Perfect spot for a late lunch or early Dinner! Traffic on the island has been pretty busy lately and parking tight but the Barn has a nice spacious lot for vehicles of all sizes. Not only had I heard great things about the food but I walked in and.... BOWLING!!! Your family will love it here! On a budget? They have lunch specials until 4pm! Their regular menu prices are also reasonable. We tried the crispy Calamari and the Chicken lemongrass potstickers. Delicious! The Calamari was perfectly crisp and the menu said it came with banana peppers. They were crispy and fried!!! So good. The chili sauce was a hit too. Potstickers had great taste! Soy dipping sauce was great and not overpowering. Entrees we tried: the grilled chicken sandwich lunch special and the chicken and shrimp famous curry! Ask for combination of meats as there were quite a few options. Both so good! I was offered cheese on my grilled chicken and Bleu cheese was an option!!!!! Dessert- Warm apple crisp to go! Portions were generous and we have food for dinner! We were served this afternoon by the lovely Emerson! Great personality and very friendly. Everyone we encountered was nice and kind and welcoming!

Not sure how we don't have a review for The Barn yet since we have been here on many occasions, most often on Thanksgiving when we go bowling with family. First of all, we love the MV-themed lanes--the whole bowling section actually feels very cozy and well-kept (we've never gone to the restaurant section, which looks a bit more generic). There are good beers on draft and one of us tried the sangria for the first time recently, and it was a bit sweet but tasty. The food is always a solid offering. The kale brussels salad (minus pecans and cranberries) was a nice change of pace from the usual stuff you see on menus, and the mac-n-cheese our daughter got was not from a box. The mozz sticks are crispy, but the batter on the fish-n-chips dish was a bit limp. Overall, though, it's fine. Pricey, but that's the Vineyard for you. Service is also solid, which just feels the overall word to describe this place. It is well-run, clean, friendly, and welcoming. We really like it here and try to go every time we visit. Four grateful stars and we hope that The Barn will become an island keepsake.

You have got to be the rudest manager I have ever dealt with eating cold food that's supposed to be hot is a health hazard you can look it up you'd know that if you or of your staff had any sort of food safety training and also I never received a refund and you know that because I showed you proof.

This is a fun spot in Martha's Vineyard. Brussel sprouts were good but very shaved, a bit more than expected and with tons of bacon but several fatty pieces. Chicken tenders needed a little bit more flavor. Somewhere overcooked. Fries were very good as well as the honey mustard. Person I was dining with really enjoyed the ribs and mashed potatoes. Would return and try something else

Really fun bowling alley with nice staff, delicious food, and good cocktails. I would love to come back again! Didn't take any photos or videos unfortunately.

Such a fun place to go to. Came to MV during the off season and as you may know there's not much to do. On our last day of the trip we decided to stop in to escape the rain. Drinks were great, service was top notch, and the people there were friendly and so much fun. Good thing I reserved before we got there as it was a pretty busy Saturday night and it was $60 for an hour of play. Between 2 people (who are pretty competitive) got 3 games in. So much fun! Highly recommend.

Coldest beer on the island!!! And the food is great too - especially some of their daily specials like the Prime Rib. Maria and Yovanna are excellent servers and make sure they pay attention to every detail. Love this place. And you can always go bowling as well here if you feel like it. Text BarnMV to 508 696 9800 to hear about their specials.

Such a fun time! Had no idea this place existed but we will definitely be back. Great vibe, 10 lanes, good food and we got to watch the Olympics as we bowled.'such a great addition to OB!

Fun place, good food, very clean, and perfect for families or adult groups. Great family run it.

Barn is a welcoming retor spot for roll-a-ball, family-friendly entertainment with no hidden fees. Lanes are rented by the hour (in our case $60) for up to six bowlers, shoes included. I say this because as anyone with toddlers knows, the concept of time-constrained entertainment is really put to the test, and there's nothing more stressful than trying to get a 7- and 4-year old bowl at a reasonable pace. I was a brutal tyrant and we got a game and a few frames in so, $11pp games + $4 shoes sounds about right. And the scoring tech is state of the art. Still though, damn. Menu is strong - I got ribs with mashed and it was hearty, sweet and tangy. I did get the end cut with those weird mini bones and massive pockets of cartilage that nobody loves, but such as life. It was a meaty meal at typical island prices (like, $140 idk). Actually, between 35-40$. I think. The one thing I must bring to your attention immediate is this: they have Lawson's Sip of Sunshine in a 16oz can for $8. This must be a typo on their menu but you better believe I ate it up. A steal at 1.6x the price, but on the island, grand theft larceny - beer edition. Order up!

Food was incredible- we got the curry mussels and prosciutto fig pizza. Both so good!! We weren't able to bowl because of Wednesday night league, FYI!

The place can hold a lot of people so you can get seated quickly which I like but a lot of food is usually pretty BAD..Crispy chicken wings are very fatty frozen drumettes, bang bang cauliflower is microwaved, apple crisp is nowhere crispy..it's microwaved, chicken broccoli Alfredo is weird dark meat and kinda gross (not chic breast)., teriyaki wings are just wings w teriyaki sauce on the side I could go on n on ....Just get the burger n call it a day If you can't handle the truth Mike. Do something about it. Overall the staff is friendly, food is delivered timely but many things I've ordered over the years are way below average especially considering price paid.

Who knew a bowling alley could have such great food? We were skeptical when we were told how good the food is at Barn Bowl & Bistro, but having been there about a dozen times now, we're convinced. They serve up great dishes with consistency and at a reasonable price for the Island. Most recently I had their Brazilian churrasco bbq...where they come to your table with skewers of meat and slice off what you want. At $34.99, it's an awesome deal for some delicious meats. It comes with three sides: rice, a salsa of sorts, and a third dish which I didn't catch the name of but was quite tasty. Currently, they're talking about offering it on Saturdays - maybe Fridays - so call first. And go support them so they continue to serve it up! Other suggestions...the shrimp and sausage pasta is great as are the pizzas. I haven't had the curry but friends have and thoroughly enjoyed it. Personally, I've had the Bang Bang Cauliflower, SW Chicken Egg Rolls, and the Fried Fishermans Platter - which can serve two. All are good. A lot of folks tout the fried chicken but the night my husband had it, it wasn't well seasoned. And rumor has it there might be better fish and chips elsewhere. The restaurant is clean and comfortable. The staff is awesome and they mix great drinks. All in all, it's an establishment we'll continue to enjoy and support. Oh, and the bowling is great too!

Excellent pizza and very fun atmosphere! Stopped for dinner the other day and I'd highly recommend the Barn Bowl & Bistro. I opted for the pizza, which was great, and the menu has something for everyone. During dinnertime there were families, groups of friends, and couples, everyone seemed to enjoy it. Very friendly and helpful staff too!

We had a great time at The Barn. Jovana took great care of us and Luciano was a great gaucho. We enjoyed the Brazilian Rodizio which is an all you can eat feast of many different meats prepared and sliced at your table the way you want it. We stayed for two hours and ate as much as we could. The meat was great and the staff was fun and welcoming. If you have not been to a Brazilian Steakhouse and enjoyed Rodizio, you must try it. It is an excellent import from Brazilian culture that is sure to catch on and grow and what better place to try it than on an island that has so many Brazilians calling it their new home.

We stayed at the marina and walked to the barn bistro. We had great service we ordered the bourbon pasta, paella, the sausage is so tasty! We got the bbq all you can eat meat Luciano was an excellent energetic server! The burger tuna tartar were outstanding!glad we made the effort.

Food was on point fantastic service!! Best bowling lanes from the old times days !!! Highly recommend

Make a reservation for an evening with family or friends! The food is better than average with a large selection of options. The service is generally solid and the owners are very friendly! A fun option on a rainy beach day or any day!

The employees at the barn are very attentive & kind. The food & drinks are really good. & the bowling is an added bonus. Very fun place to go & Mike is the manager was very kind & took care of my friend & I.

We are terrible bowlers but always have a great time bowling at The Barn, even though we are surrounded by people who seem to know what they are doing. They are always encouraging and friendly. We are improving a bit. Sometimes magic happens Reservations are easy. The equipment seems quite good. There are always enough balls to fit each of our needs. We celebrate our "wins" with dinner at the Bistro. The food is very good and relatively affordable.

My family and I had a wonderful time at The Barn Bowl and Bistro last week. We rented a bowling lane (they have a total of 10), ordered drinks and appetizers and played a few games. The lanes are well maintained and all the equipment is ship shape. The ten lanes are divided up under scenic paintings of five MV cities. They also feature several large posters of former US Presidents bowling. After bowling, we got a table to sit down for dinner. We had an attentive and helpful waitress who gave good food and drink recommendations. The food isn't high end or fancy, but it is plentiful and delicious. My picky-eating son swears that The Barn has BY FAR the best pizza on MV, and this was the sixth place he has tried.

First time here, but the food was pretty good. Service was good. We had a little problem understanding our waiter. However, he was very nice and accommodating. This is actually a bowling alley with a fairly large barn but the menu was somewhat impressive. I have the temporal cauliflower was excellent. Also the fig prosciutto pizza with the gluten-free crust which was actually excellent. The pizza was an individual size. It was great. The drinks were very very good and this restaurant is located in a very unique neighborhood area of oaks bluff. There is a bowling alley within the restaurant, which is makes it really collective!! next time I'm in Martha's Vineyard. I definitely will stop by and have a

We eat here regularly, and the food is always good. The menu offers many delicious choices. The prices are reasonable and for the Vineyard, it's also possible to get take Out which is nice. The service is prompt . The ambience is ok. Try it, you won't be disappointed.

Great food, nice service. Came in for dinner with my family. Everything came out piping hot, quick and most importantly my kids were happy! We had Luciano and another young gentleman both great guys!

Food and service were great. Our severs Alex and Sanja were awesome and well entertaining.

Visiting from out of town and saw the great reviews here so we decided to check it out. The food was delicious and our server Luciano was great!

Came to Barn tonight for their famous fried chicken. Delish! Great food, great service. Thank you to our friendly server, Luciano. He recommended the crème brûlée cheesecake for dessert. Yummy.

We went off season in November and had such a nice time. Great costumer service! All the employees were extremely nice and attentive. My husband and I had an awesome time bowling and enjoyed our meal.

Had dinner for the first time at The Barn two nights ago. We were greeted by friendly staff and we received excellent service from Ogi. I had the Pineapple Rice Bowl with chicken, while my wife ordered the Veggie Burger with fries. She really enjoyed the burger, and the fries which were really good; crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. My rice bowl was good, but just a bit salty... That could have been because of the teriyaki sauce. Overall, we had a good experience at the Barn. It was a good place to eat and it's worth going there again.

I have been coming to MV for 34 years and my husband(50 years) and we finally purchased a place in 2016. I said this to say that it was always a struggle for us to get reasonable priced decent food(not fried). When the Barn open in 2015. I thought of it as the bowling alley so, I would drop the kids off and pick them up when need be. One day the kids brought food back and the drop-offs turned into us joining them. Fast forward.... The Barn now has a waiter name 'OGEE' who really makes the experience even more enjoyable! There are evenings when we go to The Barn simply to enjoy OGEE(hope I'm spelling his name correctly). In a nutshell, when in doubt go to the Barn. My favorite is the chicken curry and fried chicken. M Valeriano

We came here 5 years ago got the burgers and we loved it. Came back now and the burgers were just as good. Our server Luciano was impressive as well. Would definitely recommend stopping by here in you are in the area.

The food was amazing. My family got the ribs and pasta, and it was all amazing. Our server was Mr. Luciano's service was top notch also!

Thanksgiving weekend we had our 8 grandchildren visiting. What to do??? We rented two bowling lanes and the kids had a blast. Great fun for them with their cousins. They mastered the fun scoreboard, traded in their shoes and bowled for 90 minutes. We ordered several rounds of pizza which was delicious. The waitress was so helpful - she retrieved a stuck ball; helped us with the scoreboard; brought pizzas and drinks and answered a hundred questions. What a fabulous place for families!! The Barn Bowl and Bistro is centered around good food, family fun and great service!!

You know.. the Sunday morning brunch had an abundant amount of food including a fruit bar!! For places on the island with long waits in small locations this place is the go to for Sunday Brunch. Hope it continues! The service was as usual, flawless!

If you in the island of Martha's Vineyard. Make this place your every day sports bar. Best environment for all the games and a great collective of staff put together from managers to the bartenders and the servers . A local hub

never ever come here. I ordered food from here last night and it arrived stone cold and they refused to remake it or even just microwave it and the staff was incredibly rude.

Great bartenders Alex and Tanya! Very friendly and awesome drinks! Fun atmosphere great food

We celebrated my father's birthday at the Bowling Barn. Ogi and Emerson took were amazing. Fantastic service. Food was great as always - a big menu. We had kids, parents, and grandparents and there was something for everyone.