Having worked in the hospitality and travel business for over four decades, I'm pretty picky. I…read morecan't remember ever being impressed by a hotel restaurant. Bleu is a rare exception. Located in the Courtyard (Marriott) Hotel, only a stone's throw from Lake Champlain and close to the center of Burlington, VT, the restaurant sits just off the lobby. I made a dinner reservation and we was seated by the window with a view of the park with the lake beyond. Off to a good start. My Dirty Martini was spot-on. The perfect balance of Tito's and brine. Only missing the 'bleu' cheese olives. I often order a second appetizer as my entree. My starter was carpaccio that was outstanding. The microgreens were a nice touch. The mussels (appetizer) that I chose for my main course were small in size but ample in portion and were the perfect choice for me. My husband chose the cheese platter for his starter. It was disappointing. Two slices of bleu cheese. Should have been three different ones for $15. And no VT cheddar? Not much imagination here. His Steak Frites was OK; the quality of the beef could have been better. We shared the spinach watermelon salad which was fresh and delicious. Service was friendly and attentive. Overall, we liked this restaurant and will return.

The breakfast was good. Even though the place was busy, the service was very good and we had coffee…read morerefills. The restaurant itself is very lovely next to the lake.

This was the first restaurant me and my friend hit while visiting Vermont and it did not…read moredisappoint! We both ordered a cocktail that I cannot remember omg on the holiday menu but it came out with a slightly burnt rosemary which smelled delightful. For our meal we started off with the cheddar beignets and that was the star of the meal!! Sooo different and yummy. I got the fish and chips for my entree which was fried to perfection and yummy tartar sauce to pair with. My friend ordered the fried chicken meal with German potato salad to go with it which was also good!! I would definitely want to come back and take advantage of their weekly deals.

We came here on a Friday evening for dinner. The fried chicken seemed to be something the…read morerestaurant was known for so we thought we should try it. The tater tots were a pleasant surprise of deliciousness. The trout roe and chive crema paired excellently with the smoked char and tater tots. So good! On arrival to the table it looked absolutely great. It was crispy with an actual crunch when bitten into, moist on the inside, and not seasoned at all. The chicken isn't brined but it would have been helpful and would have actually been seasoned/flavored if they would have seasoned the chicken prior to putting it in the batter and/or into the flour. The buttermilk biscuits were so good and even more so with the honey I ordered alongside it. They were flaky, layered, and thick like I like it. The service was great! Really pleasant and friendly staff.

From start to finish, this was a 5 star experience! Food - excellent! Service - outstanding!…read moreAmbiance - cool and modern! Going to start with the service first. Our server, Gibelle, was professional, welcoming, and provided us (along with her team) a smooth dining experience from start to finish. She also made sure that there was excellent timing on service throughout the meal. The food was outstanding. My husband ordered Steak Frites. I had the Tartelette de Champignons. Both dishes were delicious (I got to share a bite of the Stake Frites) The Tartelette was rich with the medley of mushrooms, beautiful pastry crust, and a rich blend of of eggs and cream to hold it all together. For dessert we shared Mousse au Chocolate and Taste au Citrion en Verrin. The only downside was we were so full, we could not finish them, The space is open and light with tables spaced out and benches around the outside. The whole space was clean, modern and airy. This is the sort of restaurant I would come back to Burlington just to have dinner here! Yes - I would include this restaurant on my "I would drive out of my way to eat here" criteria.

Went for a birthday celebration and it did not disappoint. Served by Kelly and she was wonderfully…read moreattentive. A sommelier helped us pick our wine and the jurançon sec by Cuvée Marie did not disappoint. They start you off with an amouse bouche of which ours was a cucumber and zucchini gazpacho like teaser. Lucious and fresh on the tongue. Great bread from local O Bakery with plenty of local butter. Delish. Fois gras was well balanced and I was surprised to have morels and other mushrooms on the side. Escargot was some of the largest and most tender snails ever. So good they concerted a non-believer. Lamb was cooked to a great medium rare with divine local vegetables. Dessert was on par with everything else. The chef came out to our table twice. His dedication to excellence is very apparent. Amazing food. Just go! You won't be disappointed.

Food was amazing. Prices very reasonable! Friendly staff. What a great addition to the downtown…read morelunch scene! I'm so excited to go back. Seating is minimal inside, but outside there are a few tables. I highly recommend giving them a try!

What a hidden gem! Looks assuming from the outside and granted, the menu is not extensive but oh my…read moregosh is the food excellent and fresh! Highly recommend for light but satisfying lunch. Everything is hand crafted so be patient with your order - it's worth it l! We had the pesto and sliced tomatoes on ciabatta but added aged prosciutto which was hand sliced tomatoes order. Fantastic! The kind of thing you'll crave for again. I kinda wish there was a bit more offerings but Just go, you'll be happy trying its food.

Great place for a nicer dinner. I started with the bramble cooler which was tasty, definitely a…read moresweeter drink. For 3 people we shared the olives, 2 pizzas (o'cipolla was our favorite), and the chicory and citrus salad which surprisingly ended up being enough food for us. Our server was very nice but the food runner just slapped down the food and walked away quickly without saying anything which was odd. The atmosphere is nice inside with a huge pizza oven in the center and farmhouse-esque style. Definitely recommend for an occasion or nice dinner.

I've had phenomenal meals here and slightly more lackluster ones. Funnily enough, it kind of seems…read morelike the more simple I go with my order, the more impressed I am with the food. For instance, a basic cheese pizza (which I ordered from the kids the last time we went) was the best part of the meal I had last time. I've also had some hit-or-miss cocktails there (the spicy ones have honestly been the big failures for me--REALLY spicy in some sips and then virtually tasteless by the end). But I feel like when it's good, it's so good, so I fully intend to return for future meals. Also, I have never had bad service there.

I've visited here several times since moving to Franklin in December 2023 and everything has been…read morevery well executed and seasoned. The specials which change each week are creative and always delicious and the portions are better than in Chittenden County. The staff are friendly and attentive. The restaurant is cozy and comfortable. It's a hidden gem up here and my go to restaurant for after work and with guests.

Excellent food, top notch service and a fun place to visit!…read more Creative cocktails and clean environment!

Lovely owner and delicious Mediterranean food. Best in the area! Falafel platter is my favorite and…read moreI could drink their tzatziki it's that good. The rice is always perfectly seasoned as well.

Cute spot. Super nice people. The chicken was fantastic. Rice tasty. The falafel was overcooked…read moresuper crunchy, and and I couldn't eat all of it. It was just too dry.

We had a satisfying lunch here after walking around Isle La Motte…read more The variety of items in the display case was good and gave a lot of choice. Two people had the ham and cheese pastry which was generously filled and smelled great. I had a small Hawaiin pizza. The pizza crust was an obviously pre-made crust complete with the holes all over it that those types of crust typically have. It wasn't a fantastic crust BUT it was prepared well and not dried out. It was soft and bready and the rest of the toppings were great including the ham. We had 2 Heath bar cookies and they were absolutely top-notch. I would definitely go back here for the tasty well priced food, spacious pleasant dining area and overall feel. There were a few insects flying around the room the day we were there. They are probably tough to keep completely out of the room in spring but they are off-putting for sure.

St. ALBANS LOCATION This location sits where the Hangry…read moreDonut Bar was located. Inside, small changes have been made (see photos). Customer Service was good. Simple menu. Delicious display of desserts. Baked breads available. And different items throughout the store. I and a couple others ordered Phillys with a side of mac. My Philly was seasoned well, good amount of cheese, bell peppers and onions. It was on white bread and wrapped in foil. The mac was thick and creamy. Texturally the pasta was slightly chewy and the cheese sauce was thick. It coats your tongue. I believe it's a white mac (vermont cheddar, most likely. As it was sharp and slightly sweet). It was packaged in a 4oz to go cup with lid. I also picked up a magic bar and a cinnamon roll (not pictured). My only complaint, is when a co-worker went an hour later and ordered the same thing, her sandwhich looked better. It was double the meat and her bread was toasted. So there seems to be a bit of inconsistency depending on who makes the sandwhich. I'll post pics of both sandwiches.