Family Barn — Restaurant in Surfside Beach

My husband and I went on Valentine’s Day… he chose Family Barn according to the reviews… the place was clean the hostess was pleasant but our server was definitely rude… I normally get names and really wished I had listened when she introduced herself as our server… I ordered the red velvet pancake special nothing to rave about but would have definitely been better had she told me they put a chocolate drizzle on… mine came plain and after a few bites she mentioned this… well lady what the heck why didn’t mine have it?… she said oh I’ll take it back and put some on it.. if anything she should have brought some out to me and let me do it myself… I told her no thank you… after stopping by several (annoying) times to ask us how our food was she tried to engage in conversation (lady this was Valentine’s Day) I’m not interested in you joining in on our conversation… we were given the bill and my husband needed to get up to get some change… as soon as the waitress saw him get up she in an extremely loud and rude voice said “where he going?” she was behind me with another waitress doing something (which I believe was placing clean forks and knives in napkins) anyways I thought how rude!… what if he was looking for a rest room?… it doesn’t matter what he was doing it was NONE OF HER BUSINESS.. I was still sitting so she couldn’t have thought we were skipping out of paying our bill that is what she made us seek out to be… ANYWAYS terrible experience in the FAMILY BARN and WILL DEFINITELY NOT BE RETURNING OR RECOMMENDING THIS PLACE TO ANYONE.. and also I don’t recommend you ask for strawberries on your French toast.. my husband ordered the French toast and got ONE strawberry sliced extremely thin spread across his toast (they also gave him thin bread not what is used for French toast like the menu stated “thick” bread) for an additional $2.55… one strawberry for $2.55 extra and an additional charge on top of that for the whip cream?… We think of our Valentines Day breakfast experience at the FAMILY BARN as one we will...

Today is the first day they open we walked into a clean fancy looking restaurant. We were promptly greeted by friendly staff, seated, we ordered some appetizers and some meals everything was absolutely fantastic. We would like to point out that the pimento cheese was phenomenal and the macaroni and cheese made with Gouda and asiago what's truly the most amazing thing ever! I have Salisbury steak it was wonderful my friend had barbecue it was delicious we had some fried pickle chips they were good. We had a drink from the bar and it was freshly muddled and delicious. (Update) Flash forward a few years here's a new review. If you're looking for a slice of Southern hospitality paired with mouthwatering meals, look no further than The Family Barn in Surfside Beach, South Carolina. From the moment you pull into their expansive private parking lot, you're greeted with warmth and comfort. The clean, cozy atmosphere sets the stage for a memorable dining experience.

Let's talk about the food – it's nothing short of exceptional. Whether you're craving a hearty breakfast to start your day off right, exploring their fantastic lunch selections, or indulging in one of their chef specials, every bite is a delight. Today, I savored their Reuben sandwich, and it was nothing short of fantastic. In fact, every visit to The Family Barn leaves me in awe of their consistently great dishes.

What sets The Family Barn apart is its family-run ethos and American values. This isn't just a restaurant; it's a labor of love for the owners, who pour their hearts into every aspect of the experience. It's not uncommon to spot the owner busing tables, not out of obligation but because they genuinely care about their guests' satisfaction.

In a world where genuine hospitality can feel hard to come by, The Family Barn shines as a beacon of authenticity. So if you're craving delicious American cuisine served with a side of genuine care, make your way to The Family Barn – you won't be...

So for starters the décor is so cute but not much space once inside and between the tables is a bit tight. The staff was wonderful and very kind, quick and prompt. The food and pricing was decent but some things were off. we ordered three sperate 1 meat 2 side platters for 9.99 those were good and worth the bang for your buck. You get a cornbread (amazing and sweet) or biscuit (unique, but not an entire biscuit you get two layers as if it were from a flaky biscuit. Then my husband ordered the BBQ mac, this is where I can make some suggestions....The portion was WAY to small to be serving this as the same price as the meat and 2 sides. This meal itself was more like a side plus a little extra it would be better if you either gave it two sides OR made it available as a premium side and charge someone 3 or 4 bucks for it. It was delicious, but does not warrant that price, we felt ripped off. He ended up ordering the meat and two sides after he finished it, and of course that warranted the price point. I decided to try dessert after my meal. Be careful how you advertise things. When I got apple crisp and asked if it was crumb topping and was told yes, I don't expect to receive apple pie with pie crust topping, and MINIMAL at that. The apple crisp is much different then...