Bayside Pavilion

The food here exceeded expectations. Most items are house made and house smoked. Don't sleep on the…read morewings. The staff was also very nice. See you soon.

The food was fine. It didn't knock my socks off but there wasn't anything wrong with it. The…read moreservice was quick and friendly and they had a decent drink selection. We sat in the outside area which I liked. We had 2 beers, 1 cider, 1 falafel sandwich, a small salad and spinach fritters. They added 4 or 5 additional fees that didn't include a tip. Our total with 18% tip was $90. That felt kinda steep -- (especially considering low octane beer served in a small chalice.)

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Tatro's Gourmet Soup & Sandwich

4.4(58 reviews)

First time going to Tatro's and had the best experience. Super friendly and welcoming group of gals…read morebehind the counter -- each one really nice and helpful. There were so many yummy options it was hard to choose, but I opted for the special and my fiancé built his own turkey bacon. We each really enjoyed our meal and are looking forward to going back! If you're in the area and are craving a sandwich, give this place a try!

This was solid. I had a kombucha, I forgot the salad that I had but it was good. We ate Al fresco…read morebut the ambience inside was really nice. My wife had a broken foot and didn't want to climb the steps. They have a water dish for dogs

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Twiggs

3.3(216 reviews)

I'm skeptical when a restaurant self-identifies as a "gastropub". The term is overused to the point…read moreof cliche these days but in this case it seemed right. The food wasn't just the standard pub fare; everything we tried that day was excellent. I had fish tacos and French onion soup. Two flour tortillas, packed with fried haddock, coleslaw, and a spicy remoulade, served with lime wedges. The tortillas were toasted for extra flavor and held together well, easily holding the generous fish portions and wet coleslaw. The fish was fresh and the batter was light and crispy. Portion size was reasonable. The onion soup was outstanding. The broth was full-bodied and rich and seemed homemade, not from canned stock - though I can't say for sure. It was a bit salty like most, but the seasonings (I noted thyme and pepper) balanced it. The cheese on top (Swiss I think) was nicely browned, the onions sweet and caramelized, and there were plenty of toasted croutons made from a French baguette. Scallions on top added color, some crunch, and completed the dish. When I got the bill I was pleased to see the soup was only $3 not $8 as listed on the menu, because they treated it as a substitute for the fries normally served with the tacos. Which was fine as I didn't really need fries - and I had some of the wife's anyway, which were very good. The wife had The Clothier: a sandwich with marinated fried chicken, pepper jack cheese, candied jalapenos, smoked bacon, lettuce, tomato, and house-made spicy ranch. Excellent. For a drink I had a Citizen's Cider on tap, one of my favorites. Beers on tap - of which there were many - and the cider are offered in 16 and 22 ounce sizes. The menu had lots of options. The expected pub standards and also some unusual items liked fried green beans, tomato artichoke bisque, and an extensive baked mac & cheese selection. The desserts included "Our Famous Twiggie", a cookie (choose from 3) topped with ice cream, two kinds of syrup, and whipped cream. The cookie is baked to order and takes 15 minutes! The interior looked really nice, but the day was so pleasant we sat outside on the street-front patio, across from the St. Albans city park. It was so pretty with the bountiful floral arrangements in the park and on the sidewalks. I know it's not the restaurant's doing, but it really contributed to the ambience. Some other points to mention: The inside walls are covered with a rotating selection of local art, with the featured artist changing periodically. I don't know if the art is for sale or for display only. And the events calendar listed "Wine Wednesday" throughout August and September: 1/2 price bottles of wine. That's an event I would support!

Twigs was pretty good! It was very cute, busy on Friday night, with live music. I had made a…read morereservation, but when we got there the front room was full and they only had seats in the back room which was disappointing because I have hearing loss and could not hear the music from the back room.!My husband and daughter could not hear it some of the time either. They said it depends on the song. I asked to be seated in the main room and the hostess told us that when something opens up she's would let us know so we could move but she never returned. When we left there were plenty of seats available in the front. We certainly would have stayed and had more drinks after our meal to enjoy the music. On to the food. We basically all ordered the same thing in a different form! Haha! It was the Vermonter where you got your main dish with sautéed apples and maple bacon jam. We got the Mac and cheese, the wrap, and a burger on a gluten free bun. We were impressed with their gluten free options and the bun was so good, my daughter was nervous it was not gluten free! It was! And she felt great afterwards. All the food was good, the drinks we had were good, and the service was good. The place was cute and looked like a lot of fun if you were in the front room!

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Best Reuben I've had in a long time. Great service and…read morelocal charm. Give it a try when you're in the area.

Nice little diner to eat at! The staff were friendly and food came out promptly! The Greek pizza…read morewas really good! There's also mashed potato pizza that we were afraid to try, but if you're more adventurous than us, try it! Good place to stop at if you're passing through!

Good sprite

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4.2(64 reviews)

2.8 mi

It's a nice stop if you're traveling north and I have always been pleased each time I visit. The…read morecoffee is good and there's a variety of pastries and breakfast items. It's a cozy space.

I stopped here on my way to Quebec on Labor Day. I know that there were only a few places open but…read moreservice seemed incredibly slow for the number of people waiting. I got a regular coffee and a croissant and I waited over 15 minutes for it. The coffee was great, the croissant okay but I don't know if it was worth the wait.

The room

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Green Mountain Cafe

3.8(44 reviews)

1.8 mi

They finally got a chef that can cook eggs! I went at the beginning of January and had the worst…read morebreakfast. I went the other day and my eggs over easy were perfect and hash browns were actually cooked this time. They still need to invest in some quality bread. The wheat was stale and tasted like cardboard. They should hook up with a local bakery. Great bread is essential.

I recommend this place because there's not many that are left like this and you have to have the…read moreexperience of of what a diner life should be like. I would absolutely recommend you sit down and let somebody cook for you.

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Maple City Diner

3.8(97 reviews)

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It was pretty busy and we qere still in and out pretty quick food was good staff was friendlyread more

The food is very average. The service was bad. The diner had only two tables full and we still had…read moretrouble finding someone to attend to order, get water, coffee and clean up the table. It is very expensive for the quality of food and service.

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The Drake Bar and Kitchen

4.8(51 reviews)

Food is good, drinks are better, people are the best at this restaurant. I have always had…read morefriendly, welcoming service here. The place is popular and frequently full. There is a smaller rotating menu in addition to the regular one. Hours are limited to late afternoon and dinner service only.

Really great veggie options! We had a veggie burger and veggie tacos - both were excellent, as were…read morethe fries. The Drake has a nice selection of mocktails as well. Really friendly staff made our evening enjoyable!

Steak frites. Poutine available also

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Mimmo's Pizzeria and Restaurant

3.9(139 reviews)

What a great authentic Italian restaurant! Service was busy but good. Food was excellent. I had…read morethe spaghetti with sausage, a huge side salad with Raspberry vinegarette, and a Coke. I would highly recommend this place to anyone.

Very good pies and excellent service. A very good option for…read morefamilies and friends. Quite casual. Little in the way of good wine. Only wish they served seafood... Good, middle of the road Italian...

Side greek salad without olives

Spaghetti with Sausage and the House Garden Salad with Raspberry Vinegaret and a Coke!

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Colleen M.

9 years ago

I work at a Nursing Home in Burlington, and we brought a group of seniors to Bayside Pavilion for lunch (first time there)- We were a party of 10, including 3 people in wheelchairs. I made a reservation the day before- Upon our arrival, the staff had our tables all set up so we could sit together, family-style, inside the dining area near the bay windows (glass sliding doors) facing the lake, a lovely view with a nice breeze on a hot day! Our server welcomed our group and was friendly and cordial taking our orders within minutes after our group was ready to order. Our meals were delivered timely- even as more patrons began arriving for lunch and drinks- and most impressive, all our meals were served at the same time, and deliciously hot! Our elders (and staff!) raved about their meals- (clams, seafood, salads, nachos, specialty burgers)... Great prices, too... We discovered that the two men (the wait staff serving everybody) are the owner's sons- They conversed with our group, shared some history of the area, and made everyone feel welcomed and special. Everyone agreed it was one of the most pleasurable lunch outings we've had (and there have been many!) relative to the setting, the service, and great food! We will be back for sure, and give a big "thumbs-up and thank you" for helping to make the day so enjoyable! read more

Colby K.

4 years ago

Would give it a zero if I could, horrible service and the food was trash.. everything was super undercooked and the portions were for a toddler, 8.50$ for 2 jalapeños cut in half for poppers. Got a 15$ pulled pork and was hungry after that read more

Pete O.

16 years ago

Always good and friendly. The nicest people and the coldest beer in town! Don't forget to check the specials board as you're walking in. Sit on the deck for the sunset if you can, it's the best view in the bay. read more

Joan H.

9 years ago

Terrible place and the service is horrible. Prices and policies change depending on the party and if the owner likes you. Would never recommend this place. read more

Dillon D.

16 years ago

This is a great place. Good food, nice people, by the lake. Couldn't get much better then that!

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