The Barn

We stumbled upon The Barn while looking for a place to grab lunch in Half Moon Bay. The exterior was adorable - basically just a big rustic barn with "Barnalicious" written across the front, and two separate outdoor seating areas. It was pretty busy on a Saturday afternoon, but the line to order moved quickly. I got the What the Cluck sandwich and a Barnold Palmer, and my friend chose the Salad Special and a cup of Tomato Bisque Soup. We also got the Mac Attack appetizer to share. We were handed our drinks and a buzzer, and we snagged a picnic table in the meantime. We wanted to sit in the garden area, but unfortunately it was full. The seating area closer to the barn was also nice though, and had both sunny and shady options. Our Barnold Palmers were tasty and refreshing, and our food didn't take too long to be ready. The Mac Attack appetizer was easily our favorite item - best fried mac & cheese bites of my life! We loved the salty exterior and soft texture inside. The What the Cluck sandwich was also great. I chose to get it with grilled chicken, which was thankfully well-seasoned and not dry, but I'm sure it's even better with fried chicken. My friend's salad was good too, but she wasn't as crazy about the Tomato Bisque Soup. The cup was a very small portion size, and it had a surprising kick to it (which I didn't mind). Overall, The Barn was perfect for lunch - great food, awesome vibes!

Took a visit to The Barn a few weekends ago after seeing them featured on KQED's "Check Please!"Menu options were great, plenty of outdoor seating available with patio heaters and blankets if you're chilly. I loved the garden area and overall atmosphere. We ordered the Mac Attack mac & cheese bites, the Barn Burger, The Hot Farmer, a milkshake, Diet Coke and fries. There were various beverages available, including a few beer and wine options. There's also veggie and vegan food options. I'm giving The Barn 4/5 stars because I upgraded my burger (The Hot Farmer) with the spicy option and they forgot to include this upgrade on my burger. I was looking forward to the upgrade which was listed as barn-pickled jalapeños and sriracha aioli. I didn't mention it since our milkshake was also forgotten and we had to ask for it. My favorite part of the meal were the mac and cheese bites. They had a lot of flavor and a little kick to them which I enjoyed. Burgers were good but I'd try out the chicken sandwiches next time. I'd stop by here again if I had a large group after a hike or beach day in Half Moon Bay. It's really close to my favorite - Roosevelt beach.

On a little getaway trip with our pup we decided to dine at The Barn as they offer all outdoor seating by their restaurant and have an additional "garden patio" area with additional seating.You first walk inside to order and then take your buzzer to the tables and seat yourself. They have blankets to cover the benches in case it's cold and outdoor heaters that can be turned on. We ordered the Barn Burger (classic beef burger), the What the Cluck (fried chicken sandwich - can also be served grilled if you prefer), a side of fries, and the Mac Attack (fried macaroni).The Barn Burger is your classic burger - which was thought was pretty standard. Ingredients tasted fresh and the bun kept everything together. The only downside was that the beef patty was quite small and not to the shape of the bun. At the end we found ourselves with bun + toppings, but no more beef.The What the Cluck is served on ciabatta bread and the arugula is a nice touch. Chicken was fried well and was tender inside. The portion is sizeable as well. However, if you're not a goat cheese fan, you may want to sub out the cheese as it was quite strong and overpowered the sandwich quite a bit.The Mac Attack is a nice side addition. Fried perfectly to a crunchy crisp and velvety cheesy goodness on the inside. It's served with ranch and four pieces is plenty for two people!We were surprised by the portion of a side of fries. You can definitely share between two people as they give plenty.Self serve water outside and you bus your own table when you're done!Overall, love the outdoor dining area and that it is dog friendly. Would return with our pup when in Half Moon Bay!

Stopped by The Barn when my sister and I were in Half Moon Bay and I cannot recommend this place enough. The food was soooo good. I had the pulled pork sandwich and my sister had the chicken sandwich. We both enjoyed our food. I loved the setup of the restaurant. Plenty of seating and a cute outdoor area. Although the parking is limited, service is quick so the parking lot clears out fairly quickly.Can't wait to go back again.

Stopped by on the weekend - I can't remember the exact name of every single item we ordered but we got the barn dog, Mac attack, hot farmer burger, fries and chili in a cup.Everything was okay but my favorite item by far was the burger. My husband also enjoyed Mac attack but I think I didn't love it because of personal preference.There was nothing special about the barn dog and the chili felt like it lacked a bit of depth in flavor.Not a bad meal at all but for the most part everything except for the burger for me was just okay. If I were to come by again, I'd only get the burger and maybe the fries.

Some of the best food I've had in a while. I wasn't sure what to expect from a place serving food out of a barn, but I was pleasantly surprised.The chicken sandwich was incredible, and so was the burger. And don't even get me started on the fried mac n cheese bites.The only downside is that ALL of their seating is outside. I went on a cold day, and wasn't prepared for the weather. Definitely bring a jacket if you're unsure if you'll be warm enough to eat outside. That said, the outdoor dining spaces are pretty nice.This place is definitely worth going out of your way for.

Such a cute place to stop and grab lunch on a nice day in Half Moon Bay - they have a ton of outdoor seating in a cute garden area w/ an outdoor bar as well.My key highlights of our lunch were definitely the chilli dog & the mac n cheese bites. Highly recommend both!

This is a great eatery in beautiful half moon bay. There is only outdoor seating, but there is lots and lots of it. The outdoor area is huge with yard games and blankets if need be. I ordered the imposter without cheese, which was a delicious veggie burger made from Whole Foods. I added pickled beats which was a tasty and unique addition. The bread was soft and delicious and the burger was perfect! It's a little pricey here, but it's worth it for a treat or a casual yet special occasion!

We went on a Saturday during lunch time and we found parking quickly & there was about a 10-15 min line to order your food. There was plenty of seating and loved how they added the garden space to accommodate more people!We ordered a variety of food: Half Caesar Salad (pretty standard), Mac Attack (THE BEST ITEM ON THEIR MENU IMO!), a Burger, a Grilled Cheese, & Barnold Palmers. Everything was delicious, however, my friend ordered a side of fries and received a separate scanner for them and never got them by the time we all finished eating (she did get a refund tho). I will be back & get the What the Cluck sandwich! I've had it before and it was a phenomenal combo of ingredients!

Pros: Really delicious, the wait was worth it even in the rain. This is the way burgers used to taste, before corporate America took over the meat supply chain. Cons: The seating and landscaping could use some drastic improvements, it would be nice to see that backlot bar refreshed and some comfortable seating. The ambiance doesn't match the food quality, good family place but would have second thoughts on bringing a first date.