FOODIE REVIEW #42 - PINE barn inn - danville, pa

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Review - 2/28/22 - Last Visit

CASUAL/CONTEMPORARY/FAMILY 

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RATINGS: 1- 5    5 -  BEING THE BEST  

FOOD: 4.5 ( NO ONE IS PERFECT)

MENU UNIQUENESS:  4.0 

CLEANLINESS:  5.0 

SERVICE AND FRIENDLINESS OF STAFF:  5.0 

ATMOSPHERE: 4.5 

UNIQUENESS OF ATMOSPHERE:  4.0

PRESENTATION OF MEALS: 4.5 

TAKE-OUT: 5.0

Everyone knows I never give a 5.0, but I had to make an exception this time.   So many times I have been in Danville and never took the time to stop and eat here.  I absolutely did not know what I was missing.   This restaurant, hands down, is a consistent restaurant for quality food and a great atmosphere.    I ate here often when my father was at Geisinger.  No matter what time of the day, no matter what I ordered and what was ordered, probably seventy-five percent of the menu, the food has been exceptional.  Even the take-out has been exceptional.    The waitstaff has been EXEXCEPTIONALLY friendly and helpful.    The bartender's drinks have been spot on even with special requests.   Speaking of special requests, I asked for a slight modification to my meals and they did them with no problem without any fuss.   The portions are a good size portion.  Most people will definitely be asking for a to-go box. 

 I highly recommend is the French Onion soup.   I have not had an onion soup this good in a long time. Many French onion soups are way too salty, but they hit it out of the park,  both times I ordered it.    I  had the fish and chips twice to test for the consistency of the meal.  Again they knocked it out of the park.  The second time, I got the fish to go and the fish stayed crispy in the container, which is hard to do.

I have tried most of the menu and have not had a bad meal, it's hard to pinpoint just one item but the Fish and Chips are in the top 3  of my favorites. 

The atmosphere is, you guessed it, a barn,  they have the ability to hold large parties and special events..   The dining room is a farmhouse and friendly and the bar and table area are cozy with a fireplace to relax.   The best part about this restaurant is that you get the barn feel and you still have the ability to have a conversation at your table.    Many places I have visited have had issues with noise control and having a dinner conversation is impossible.  

Whatever occasion or reason you decide to eat out, consider the Pine Barn at the top of your list.