It sits in the quaint little area of Shelburne Village; just down the stream from the country store & toy store. The atmosphere is cozy & intimate, and the place had nice buzz at lunch time on a drizzly Sunday. We were greeted quickly and courteously and given a table right away. Our initial drink orders were taken and served quickly. The menu is simple but has something for just about everyone, although not necessarily for kids. The service throughout the rest of the lunch service was a bit on the slow and not particularly attentive, or I would have given Barkeaters five stars because the food is absolutely delicious and fresh. I had the smoked salmon flatbread, and my husband had the fish & chips. We both had a cup of mushroom bisque (soup of the day). While we chose the place on a whim (i.e. It was Sunday, the place was open, and we were hungry.), we were pleasantly surprised and would return here in a heartbeat. read more

visiting the area and stopped in for lunch at 1:40 pm. The outside sign indicated lunch hours from 11:30 - 2:00. The hostess told us they aren't serving anymore as the cleaners were on there way. Hostess was non-interested and seemed we interrupted her day. We heard her say "ugh" when we walked in. Don't bother stopping in here. read more

Awesome! Great menu and service! The environment is super cute. I love that they hand make you the "Bark" out of chocolate to end the meal! read more

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Eager to get out of the house for a change my daughter and I went out to Barkeaters last night. Food and service were great. The restaurant is a little dingy, but the cheddar Fritters made it worth the trip. We will go back to sit on the patio when it is warmer. read more

Sunday afternoon...1:30..it looked like they were closed. Walked in and there were some sort of employees lounged at the bar. The place was very dark and uninviting. It felt like walking into a smokers den in the late 70's. Thankfully they had a patio to get some light. I had to ask if they were open for business, as it seemed shocking that people actually walked in. Food took a little bit longer than usual to come out since there were only 4 other patrons there. the wait staff was fine, not exactly attentive, but they took orders and delivered. The food was good. nothing was a standout, nothing was gross. it was average to slightly above average. read more

Great food, cozy atmosphere and wonderful staff! Highly recommend! Would recommend to anyone visiting the Shelburne area!

This place got great reviews but what a disappointment. The steak and cheese flatbread was a odd shape pizza with no steak on it . Flatbread should be thin crust not what they serve. My burger was cooked wrong with a weird egg on it . I would not recommend. read more

The good and service is always spot on. New menu items are delicious! I recommend the Short Ribs.

Really good food. Waitress was pleasant, food came in a reasonable amount of time and prices are comprable to the food served. This will be a destination restaurant. read more

Barkeaters Restaurant - American Near Me - Shelburne, Vermont

This place is cozy and very reasonably priced. I ordered the chicken quasadilla. It came with a side salad. The quesadilla was suppose to have green peppers in but but instead had scallions. It was good bit seemed to have been fried rather than grilled. Overall still very good. The turkey club was huge. It came with homemade chips. The ceasar salad was a good portion. Service was prompt and food prep time was good. The only problem was the peaty flies inside the restaurant. read more

Well it turns out we were there on Prom Night. The place was packed with eager teenagers. The noise was overwhelming. But the staff were awesome. They found us a quiet place out on the patio. At dusk, when the Prom-goes left for the dance and the mosquitos invaded the patio, the staff came to our rescue and smoothly moves us inside. The burgers were awesome. Puts ANY burger chain to shame. Great to have local micro-brew beers on tap. Kudos to the chef and staff. read more

One of our two entrees was missing from our takeout order. We did not discover this until we arrived at our lodging. We have placed repeated orders to Barkeaters for the last hour, but Barkeaters does not bother to answer the phone. The food that we did receive was not bad, but the service--or lack thereof--is not worth the hassle. read more

We were given a gift card to Barkeaters. It's about an hour's drive for us, so we'd held off going. With college now out and my husband on vacation, we opted to go last night. It was a mix of good and bad, but honestly I doubt we'll go again. Better Make Reservations We arrived at 5 p.m. The hostess immediately asked if we had a reservation, which we didn't. We didn't really know that reservations were required, especially at 5 p.m. on a weeknight. After an uncomfortable 30-second period of her looking over the seating chart, she said she'd give us a table that was reserved if we agreed to eat in a hurry as the reservation was for 7 p.m. A full two hours away! We ate, paid and left with two other tables never filled in the 40 minutes we were there. We could have been out faster had our waitress not forget to bring the second beer my husband ordered and then remembered it right before bringing the bill. If you go, I highly recommend making reservations, as it seems they prefer that. Thumbs Up and Thumbs Down for Food We started with the Mushroom Fries. The mushroom and coating was incredible. The mango aioli served with them tasted a bit like frosting, so we didn't really enjoy that, but it didn't matter. Those mushrooms alone were full of flavor and worth every penny. Next up were the meals. The grilled chicken sandwich. The chicken was charred to the point it was dry and not that appetizing to my daughter, so she ate it, but wasn't impressed. My husband's burger on the other hand was something he said rated as one of the best burgers he's had. My son had the Lemon & Garlic Roasted Chicken, and while the chicken was tasty, we really wish they'd said they serve the risotto on a bed of field greens. Like me, he's allergic to lettuce, so he wasn't really able to eat much of the risotto. Finally, I had the Baked Haddock, one of the more expensive items on the menu. For $26, I got a square of haddock that was a three-inch square. It's topped with crab and lobster, but after getting two pieces of shell, I was a little disappointed. You also get five asparagus spears (cooked to perfection) and about a 3/4-cup serving of rice pilaf that was too salty for my taste. I regretted ordering it. When they bring the check, you do get some dark chocolate bark that was also really good. Value Is My Sticking Point In the end, the value was the sticking point, especially for the haddock. It simply wasn't worth the $26. Added to the uncomfortable situation where we were told to eat in a hurry because of a reservation two hours from when we entered the restaurant, it's just not a positive experience that makes me want to return. read more

Went in mid afternoon on a weekday. We were the only customers there. We were promptly seated & asked if we were ok with a bar menu. We were & were treated with great customer service. The decor is cabin-like & feels comfortable. The chicken wings & burger we ordered were tasty. We were content with our orders. Next time I'll try to make it in after 4:30 to try from the regular menu. read more

I'm very surprised by some of the negative ratings--Barkeater's is a really nice place to eat with great food. I've eaten here many times and have always had a good experience. The food and service are consistently top-notch. The atmosphere is cozy and warm--check out the ceiling too--beautiful detail! Everyone here has always been friendly and welcoming. During summer months the patio is a great place for a nice dinner. The food is consistently delicious. I've tried many of the menu items and have never been anything but extremely satisfied. The Wedge Salad and Filet Mignon are my personal favorites. My most recent visit was for my brother's birthday, and everything was perfect! The portions were large and the quality was excellent! Our waitress was incredible--she went out of her way to ensure a great experience. Please ignore the negative reviews, Barkeater's is a great place to relax and enjoy a fantastic dinner with a warm, welcoming, and friendly experience. read more

Visiting Burlington after having lived there for 30+ years and were looking for a quick place to have something to eat after flying in. This is a nice casual restaurant. Can't give it a thorough review since it was a quickly and everyone had the fish and chips. It was a nice serving of fried haddock with piping hot fries. One friend substituted the sweet potato fries. Fish had a light crispy crust on the outside and was tender on the inside. I started with the soup of the day. It was chili. The small bowl was more than adequate for $5 and it was probably the best chili I've had in a restaurant. It was loaded with good stuff. They should make it a regular menu item. Good service and reasonable prices. read more

My husband and I checked out this restaurant as it was super close to the bed and breakfast that we were staying. The decor is cozy, something I would describe as "cabin chic" think lots of wood, plaid and etc. However the menu is very varied. I got the asian noodle salad, which was delicious and my husband got the bark burger. Both were great and we finished both items. Afterwards we split a molten chocolate cake with ice cream (also very good, rich but not too sweet). The service was also on point, not too intrusive but someone always filled our water glasses and checked in on us. All in all a really great restaurant. read more

Generous portions. Heavy food. Come prepared to EAT. Would have liked a few lighter options on the menu.

Wasn't sure what to expect with Barkeaters, but we were floored with how great it was! The mushroom fries were incredible and full of flavor, the beet and chevre salad was the best I've ever had, and the seared tuna was good (although a little too cooked for my liking). The atmosphere was nice and the service was above average; the food is what makes this a clear 5-star rating in my opinion. We'll definitely be back. read more

Really good service,also delicious food Probably on of the best restaurant I have been to in a while. read more

I went for brunch yesterday and ordered eggs benedict, or rather an Irish version, with corned beef instead of ham. The food was excellent, as was the mimosa, and the waitstaff was polite, attentive, and our meals were served promptly. read more

Flavorful food, friendly and responsive waitstaff, reasonable prices. I was pleased and especially since it was almost closing time on a weekend day. In these trying times of COVID I try to be very sensitive to the fact that restaurant production has been cut by a third, maybe by half, and when I do not have to make allowances for poor service or wait times or bad staff attitude because of COVID I am additionally pleased. Kudos to Barkeaters. read more

Great food fun summer out door patio -administration Not able to provide what was requested for specific seating reservation made two weeks in advance arrived Which would've been our third dining experience in less than 45 days also purchased gift certificate for a friend also enjoyed the atmosphere and table 9 seating privacy appropriate social distancing in great environment . Upon arrival informed that the requested table was not available in a reservation for four had taken that place it would've made great sense to inform me of such so that I wouldn't drive the distance and not be able to enjoy what I anticipated to be another good meal it seemed to me the communicationsDidn't seem to connect what's making dining reservations is for in specifics other than we were a party of two and basically were bumped from that table because there were four I don't fault the economics of squeezing in two more people understandable in these times but when because it was planned to be a Valentine's Day dinner it was upsetting to say the least don't have any real actually grind not looking for any kind of follow unfortunately I will not recommend with the same enthusiasm to others because of this lack of communication wish them well without me life long chittenden county resident and businessman frank b read more

Came for lunch. I got a salad and the rest of the family got sandwiches. Everything was very fresh and tasty. Good size portions. All the salad fixings were fresh. Fries and chips very good. Waitress was very friendly. Everyone was happy with their meals. Will be back to eat here again. read more

Absolutely awesome!!! Great food (especially the New England Clam Chowder), large portions and fare prices. Service was good as well and would visit again. read more

Do not go to this establishment if you are not a regular. Or even a local. We're vacationing in Burlington and while we have our favorite eateries, we were eager to try something new. After reviewing local restaurants on Yelp we decided to give Barkeaters a try...especially because today is Wednesday - local beer and burger night - a local beer (Fiddlehead IPA - Yes, please!) and delicious local meat burger for $10.(!?!) We walked in. We were not greeted with a Hello or even a smile. But, "Do you have a reservation?" We told the hostess that we did not and did not realize we should have a made a reservation as we're from out of state and this was our first time dining there. "Can you be out in a hour? We have several reservations at 7p." My husband and I looked at each other and our two young children, "We can try?" The hostess ended up being our server who was extremely impatient and ended up being extremely rude. We were argued with about ketchup (who argues that a half a teaspoon should be enough for your burger and fries, and why would a child need ketchup for a burger?!) to a quarter-size amount of carmalized onions on a burger is satisfactory. I had to chase her down just to get a word in with her. Once we completely lost our appetites she proceeded to argue with us, justifying her outrageous and unjust behavior. The entire experience was appalling. We stayed for the sake of our children. Had they not been with us we would have simply walked out. Truly a disappointment. Save your time, energy, and appetite for a more satisfying experience elsewhere. Our night is ruined. What a terrible shame. read more

Stopped in for lunch this past weekend on a whim and can't wait to return. The lunch special was a pastrami sandwich on a pretzel bun with spinach and other amazing things I can't remember and came with wonderfully crispy sweet potato fries. If that sandwich ever becomes a regular menu item, I will become a regular customer. It was that good. Interesting menu items with some well made classics. Very casual and cozy. Lunch prices reasonable ($8-14) read more

Stopped here on the strength of the other reviews. We had a great BLT with thick, hand cut bread and still warm homemade chips. A crisp Caesar salad and a Fiddlehead locally brewed IPA. Fast service, nice patio, reasonable prices. I would definitely come here again. read more

Barkeaters Restaurant - Thick, toasted bread, crispy local bacon and ripe tomato, hand cut chips, still warm from the fryer. - American Near Me - Shelburne, Vermont

The five stars are based upon the relaxed atmosphere and desserts (I cannot speak for the entrees, etc.). My friend and I stopped by The Bearded Frog for dessert and a glass of wine, but she didn't like the dessert options and I didn't care for the inattentive high school student/host. So, we opted to try Barkeaters and we were pleasantly surprised. The bartender was very charming and pleasant and the coconut cream and chocolate cream pies (reportedly made by a "Mona" in Vergennes) were heavenly. It seems like a great place for a casual and relaxed dining experience or, better yet, a cold beer on the deck after work. I'll be back in a few weeks when I visit Burlington again! read more

Arugula quinoa salad was outstanding!!! Enough for a meal! Lively fun bar - great spot!

Unfortunately, the worst service experience we have had in a long time. We had come in for Sunday brunch and were in no hurry but the complete lack of attentiveness by the staff took it to an extreme. We placed our orders within a few minutes of arriving along with coffee orders. Coffee came but had to ask for sugar. Server leaves but we have no utensils to stir coffee. Thinking maybe she had gone to get utensils, we waited until finally after 10 minutes tried make eye contact and flag down another server to get a spoon. It took 25 minutes for the salad we ordered to be served and after 35 minutes still no entrees or a server even acknowledging the table to refill water or coffee. No comment about the wait for the food was offered by the server nor any offer of "can I get your anything else"; it was plunk down the plate and walk away. We have never done this before but finally flagged down the other server (because again they would walk by without making any eye contact or checking the table) and asked to cancel the rest of our order and get a check. Waited another 5 minutes for the check and finally went inside to get it where the young lady we had originally asked told us she wasn't our server and we would have to wait! Neither server asked if there was a problem, how can we help. Nothing. Between the two of us, we have a cumulative of 20+ years in the restaurant and hospitality industry. We completely understand bad days,the kitchen gets in the weeds, a server call out for their shift, etc. and can forgive quite a bit that others may not. What made this a terrible experience was the complete lack of acknowledgement or training (?) by the two young ladies who were serving. You can get a lot of mileage out of a 20 second table touch and asking your customers how they are doing, refilling drinks and generally taking an interest in your tables. They obviously don't get this concept. This is my first negative review, ever, but it was so bad I couldn't let this pass. I hope the ownership takes it to heart and provides training to the staff on how to handle issues. I can't comment on the food as we didn't even get that far beyond a basic Caesar salad. read more

Stopped by this place three times when I was in the area. The food and service were great here. Highly recommended. Immaginative menu.

Barkeaters was a nice surprise. I was a little hesitant after walking in and seeing a semi-empty restaurant but I quickly warmed up to the quiet and cozy atmosphere. The veggie egg rolls were an excellent appetizer and was the best part of the meal. The chicken statler was straight forward and to the point and the vegetables on the side were cooked perfectly. Our waitress was very nice and attentive. I will definitely come back here to enjoy the quiet atmosphere and the simple, yet delicious, food. read more

I had black bean quinoa Burger that was OK but my girl friend had a chicken sandwich that was rock hard and terrible. I have had better chicken sandwiches from fast food places. Service was slow and poor. We came in about 1 pm and the wait staff did not seem interested in helping us at all. It could have been because we are young, but that is no excuse for poor service and even poorer food. read more

2nd time here and another home run! I had the cinnamon chili chicken. It was cooked perfectly. The seasoning was well balanced. It was just really good and the other three people I was with were just as pleased. read more

We were in a hurry to catch the ferry to NY, and the staff and bartender were extremely accommodating. They were so fast that we were able to stay and have drinks. The bartender took great care of us and gave us generously-poured beer samples to help us choose what we wanted. The chicken sandwich was huge and earned these five stars. We will be back the next time we are in town! read more

Bad Attitude! We had just seen a movie and a friend called and asked us to join them. We arrived at 8:50 pm and our friends had already ordered but we pulled up chairs and nobody came to the table. I went to the bar and asked if we could order and they said the kitchen was closed at 9:00. It was 9:02. They literally walked away from me after I asked?? My wife then politely asked if we could at least get a salad and they said no, but "maybe" a drink! We left, but if the food is a reflection of their attitude, don't bother! read more

Best place we found to eat when staying in Ferrisburgh, VT (right down the street in Shelburne) that we went back to eat there twice in the same week. Our lunch was fantastic- tuna melt, quesadilla and a burger. Service was good too. Would definitely recommend this restaurant in a heartbeat! read more

Very inhospitable and oversensitive hostess made my friend and I feel so judged that we had to leave before the glasses of water hit the table. What an absolute joke. Just because customers aren't of your caliber doesn't mean you put them on the burner. The vibe was so uncomfortable I wouldn't have been able to keep my food down. I'm on vacation in Charlotte. Painting, the beach etc. Big deal. Guess I should have brought my tux. Got a pulse? read more

Ate here the other night, food was well prepared, wines were reasonably priced and cocktails were decent. I had the shortrib and she had the ravioli of the day which was mushroom, both were very good. Dessert was also good. Service was good, no major glitches and she left us alone when we wanted to be alone. Overall, surpringly good meal. Interior speaks to more family dining but the food is one notch above that. read more