The Barn is the flagship restaurant of the lovely and scenic Allenberry Resort and focuses on a seasonal menu of farm-to-table ingredients. Let me begin by saying that when a restaurant is located on a resort, expectations are understandably high. Unfortunately, my dinner with two close friends on 2/23/2018 did not live up to expectations. We started off with some adventurous appetizers to share – the Venison Sliders and the Parmesan Truffle Fries. The sliders were good and provided an interesting contrast in flavors when combined with the side of chayote squash slaw. The fries however missed the mark – there was no real noticeable truffle flavor which may have been hidden by overcooking, the parmesan, or the lemon peppercorn aioli. Entrees were similarly inconsistent in experience. While the Chicken Saltimbocca was so good my friend boxed the leftovers to enjoy at home, the Pan Seared Scallops and Petit Filet were disappointing. The scallops were seemingly cooked properly but topped with a burnt kale leaf and swimming in a wet mash of mushroom and artichoke risotto that robbed their delicate flavor. The filet was similar in that it was cooked as requested, perhaps with a sous vide, but lacked the slight outer crisp texture expected of a grilled filet. The way it was sandwiched between creamy lobster medallions and parmesan mashed potatoes again resulted in a rather bland flavor and mushy texture. On the other hand, our cocktails were amazing: An Upper Manhattan Martini with Luxardo cherries that smoothed the flavor to perfection and two Espresso Martini’s that had the perfect balance of crispness and espresso flavor enhanced with two expresso beans as a garnish. Dessert was a lovely layered lemon tart. Service here was good. Overall at $30 - $40 per dinner entrée, The Barn will need to improve for longevity. I’m being knowingly tough on their team because first they are located on a resort selling enchantment and a unique experience, and second, as a Central PA local I truly want them to succeed – The Barn could become a landmark gem if they work hard to consistently meet expectations.