Crispy and delicious fried seafood and chicken seem like they’re done just about everywhere. However, The Red Barn in Augusta Maine really does it best. If you’ve been, then you undoubtedly agree. The food is outstanding, with dinner baskets so big they can hardly be contained in the basket itself. Each bite makes you want more, and when it’s all over you start dreaming of the next time you can get one. The staff is friendly, and The Red Barn has been a staple in the capital area for many years. So if you have not been to The Red Barn to try one of their dinner baskets, then you need to drive on over and indulge in the most delicious fried seafood and chicken you might possibly ever have. Is it the best fried seafood in Maine? I certainly think so!

The Red Barn in August is certainly no secret. It's been serving some of the best seafood in Maine since 1977.
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The Red Barn is a labor of family love. Bill and Florence Benedict started the local mainstay, and all of their ten children have worked here in some way or another over the past 36 years. It's their commitment to good food, while serving the good of the community that's kept them in business for all this time.
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The menu is large and impressive, offering everything from fried seafood to fried chicken and everything in between.
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And, of course, it's the Red Barn seafood and fried chicken that brings us back time after time!
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These baskets come in a snack size and dinner size. They're both huge, but be sure to come hungry because you'll definitely want to eat them to the last bite.
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They are so big that you might want to share with a friend or plan on bringing half of it home.
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Who are we kidding? You're going to want to gobble these things up in one sitting!
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If these impressive fried dinner baskets aren't your thing, don't worry. You can get a 1/4 pound lobster roll. Or go for it all and just add it to your dinner basket order. We won't judge.
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The Red Barn also has plenty of amazing sides to choose from, as well. We love getting extra fries or even fried pickles.
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Without a doubt, these fried seafood options are truly the best. You won't find better tasting fried food than at this local favorite. The Red Barn knows what it's doing.
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From the moment you're handed that mounding tray filled to the brim with your choice of fried treats to the very last crumb, these meals are sure to satisfy you.
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Once you've enjoyed the biggest fried dinner baskets you've ever laid eyes on, be sure to grab a homemade whoopie pie for the road.
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And above all, try to plan your visit on a sunny day, so you can enjoy the outdoor seating area.
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The Red Barn in Augusta Maine serves up delicious fried chicken and seafood baskets that are just waiting for you to munch on. Do yourself a favor, grab a friend and head on over. You certainly won’t be disappointed. To plan your visit, be sure to check out The Red Barn’s website for opening times, prices, and menu. You can also follow The Red Barn on Facebook. 

If you’re not local to the area, you might want to consider spending the weekend in Augusta. For that, we love the idea of a vacation rental!

For more seafood goodness, check out some of our favorite places throughout Maine. From location to ambiance to menu items, they each offer something different.

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The Red Barn, 455 Riverside Dr, Augusta, ME 04330, USA