The Barnard Inn Restaurant & Max's Tavern

It's really rare to get great food, with great service in a perfectly relaxing and pleasing atmosphere but Max's Tavern at the Barnard Inn delivered on all of that during a lovely meal that my husband and I enjoyed there on a Tuesday night. From the chilled buttermilk cucumber and watermelon wasabi soups to the delicious local chevre and strawberry arugula salad to the monkfish to dessert, everything was divine. My husband says that his avocado and shaved chocolate ice cream is the best dessert he's ever had and, while I thought I was too full for the carrot cake, it turned out to be the perfect thing with piped dollops of cream cheese frosting rather than a big thick coating. Thanks to the great wait staff as well - you made our night by seating us at a perfect table by the window to the rose garden and serving us graciously and efficiently!

Everything on the menu is spectacular. Plenty of gluten free options. If you are in the area call to confirm that days hours and prepare yourself for a fantastic meal.

Very comfortable atmosphere, amazing food, a place you can see current and old friends and make new friends too! Definitely a need to experience restaurant... several options await you!

Located in a beautiful 18th Century building you'll be knocked-out by the quaintness of this restaurant. Entering through Max's Tavern, you'll find a charming setting with several tables and a small bar. Proceeding to your left is a hallway that leads to two formal dining rooms, each with its own fireplace. The food is excellent. Think farm-to-table meets comfort food, with some ethnic twists here and there. A great experience all around. The Barnard Inn has no guest rooms. Cell service is sketchy in Barnard, but the Inn has their own cell tower (so to speak, it runs off their wifi) provided by AT&T. You can ask to be connected.