We visited this steak house on a stormy Saturday night. We parked in back of the building. Since the website said that our parking would be validated inside, we paid the $22 to park. We went inside the restaurant but they said they could not reimburse the parking fee because it is a private parking lot and that we should have come in and gotten a paper to put on our dash first before paying. We were seated with almost no one else in the restaurant. We waited almost 15 min. Before anyone came to give us menus. The food was delicious but expensive. We paid over $200 for our meals, including $22 for parking. Our server was outstanding, helpful and sympathetic. However the service was extremely slow, almost three hours from beginning to end. read more

Excellent food and service! My go to for an important event! White tablecloths and low lighting add to its ambiance. Steak is done perfectly and the food is fresh and creative. The bar is blocked from the tables/booths which lends to the intimacy. Good cocktails! read more

On the pricier side, but service is excellent and food is awesome! We went here for a birthday celebration and we loved it. Scallops, skirt steak and the brownies were Awesome! Will definitely be back. read more

Always an incredible meal and incredible service. You can never go wrong with any of their steaks, the smashed potatoes or the lamb.

What a HUGE disappointment! Overpriced, small poorly cooked portions and horribly cooked meat. What happened to this restaurant?! I've been here before and have had wonderful meals, this time I took my wife here as as she had just began eating beef, so what better place to take her for her first experience....right? EB WRONG! We ordered 2 of their 21 day aged bone-in in ribeyes And we're very excited. What came out was flavorless and somehow burned on the outside, but properly cooked on the inside, the beautiful fat was not rendered at all but instead singed leaving a bitter spongy charcoal mass along the edges and not an ounce of seasoning! How is this possible? I know aged beef has amazing flavor but you still have to salt it! And at $60 a piece I expect near perfection! We asked for salt to attempt to salvage the meal And we're then asked, by the owner, How the steaks were, we reluctantly said they were ok, but she could see the dislike In our faces and persisted asking, "really, how are they?" So we told her our issues...instead of being sympathetic she simply expressed that they are cooked over a 1500 degree fire and that was normal for their steaks. Maybe she is a new owner or not a steak eater? Maybe during the quarantine they forgot how to cook steaks? Maybe the dishwasher had to step in and cook that night? When the $200+ bill came we saw no attempt to redeem this bad meal, it was clear that both of us ate maybe 1/4 of the meat, the service was great so we left a nice tip and left with our steaks ONLY because we have chickens and didn't want to waste food. After a cocktail and a latte I had an EB "STRONG" charcoal aftertaste in my mouth on the hour long ride back home. If you know and love Steak EB strongs will not be for you. Instead Save your money, go to Costco like I did the next day, get 3 prime Ribeyes for $60, Skip EB Strong and come to my house! I guarantee I cook a better steak than this so-called institution. read more

Great service. Waitress was very friendly and gave us recommendations for the bar after. They were accommodating for my boyfriends birthday. Food and wine was great quality. The special was just a bit expensive read more

EB Strong's - Filet with lobster tail - New American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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This is the only Prime steakhouse in Vermont! I have now been here three times, and it has been great every time! This visit I got the Mussels with watercress, white wine, corn, and cherry tomatoes. They were delicious, and the crostini for the broth was as well. For a soup, I had the lobster bisque, it was a lighter version of what I am used to, not loaded with cream, but still very flavorful. I got the prime rib, served with garlic mashed potatoes Au Jus, and horseradish cream sauce. Everything was amazing, including my server Storm. I will be back! read more

EB Strong's - New American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Excellent service and food! You will NOT be disappointed!! From the excellent, courteous customer service, to the blue cheese stuffed olives in our martinis, to the fabulously cooked steaks... And the amazing dessert, everything was superb! read more

Wonderful place, probably the best dinner we had during our stay in Burlington. The server was pleasant and fun. I did not find the prices that high - we spend almost as much the next night for far lesser quality food and experience. We had a salad and a steak each, my wife added a lobster tail to her meal. We both loved our meals, the lobster tail was a bit on the small side and probably not worth the extra cost. But it was her birthday. read more

Amazing food. Wonderful atmosphere. Absolutely professional and nice waitstaff. I would definitely love to return here!

Nice ambiance and decor. Excellent service. Moderate food quality for the premium price. The lamb, and scallops were very good. The large seafood appetizer and the aged prime NY strip were underwhelming for the price points. They are not yet up to the standard of a popular steakhouse that you would find in a bigger city- but have potential. read more

Excellent service and quality of food. Perfect for business dinner. Live music was appropriate volume to allow for conversation.

I am late with this review. We returned to Burlington in June 2018. We wanted to try a new restaurant and chose EB Strong's. We were not disappointed. It was a Monday evening during Jazz Festival but the restaurant, while busy, wasn't crazy. We were seated right away in a comfortable booth and the meal began. The husband and I split a house salad and we both had the filet mignonette with creamed spinach- classic! Dessert was crime brûlée's for me and house ice cream blueberry rhubarb for him. Split a bottle of wine with dinner. Good thing we walked there because we needed to walk after the fabulous meal. read more

We recently dined at EB Strong's to celebrate a family event. In summary, it was underwhelming. First, let me say the service through the entire evening was spectacular. The problem is simply that the food isn't up to par for the prices being charged. We started with an order of Crab Napoleon and Calamari. The calamari dish was perfect in every way. The Crab Napoleon was shockingly disappointing. They advertise it as a dish of lump crab meat but that's simply not the case - at best it was backfin or claw meat, and it was bland and flavorless. We all ordered a combination of ribeyes, filets and bone-in filets. The meat was well-prepared but the garlic mash potatoes were thin and lacking. The truffle fries had been sitting awhile and were lukewarm when they arrived. But the real shocker was the difference in price between an 8oz filet ($36) and the 12oz bone-in filet ($85) - essentially the 8oz filet with the bone left in. Definately not in line price-wise and not worth the money. The highlight of the meal was the Mud Pie - easily one of the best I've ever had. But that's the problem - you don't go to a steak house for dessert. There are alot of reasonably priced, excellent dining options in Burlington - this isn't one of them. read more

I travel all over the country and try to find the #1 restaurant wherever I stay. Criteria? Pleasant atmosphere, welcoming, friendly and attentive staff, an engaged proprietor and fantastic food. EB's checks all the boxes and more! Even during these difficult times Christina and her crew go above and beyond! Whether you live local or just passing thru check them out. You will not be disappointed. read more

While in town for an anniversary celebration, we went here based on online reviews and a recommendation from our hotel. Upon arrival for our reservation we were seated immediately and the staff was very friendly. Once at the table our waitress came over quickly and was very friendly and helpful in recommendations. She took our drink orders right away. When she came back we indicated we were enjoying a nice dinner and wanted to order appetizers/salad before deciding on our entrees. The waitress said ok, but the kitchen gets really busy as the restaurant fills up. That was odd as I have never felt rushed like that at a restaurant. So we ordered our salad and an appetizer. We ordered the crab cakes and a wedge salad. When our waitress brought the appetizer and salad she asked to take our order. We indicated we were going to enjoy our appetizer then we would put in our order. While the waitress was very friendly she said she needed to take our order as there is a 2 hour limit on a table due to additional reservations. I was pretty taken aback by this as I've never had that said to me. While I know the reality is that restaurants need to move tables, it's something that shouldn't be said to a customer. I'm sure these words were something the management has their staff relay to customers, not just a waitress speaking on their own. We did like the waitress a lot, but didnt like feeling rushed Food - my wife who loves crab cakes, was completely unimpressed by the crab cakes. She said it felt like eating corn meal and didn't feel there was much crab meat in them at all. My salad was fresh and enjoyable. We ordered our entrees, I got a ribeye (no bone) and my wife got a surf and turf. The food came quickly, both good and bad in our situation as we were trying to enjoy a nice anniversary dinner/night out together. We both cut into our steaks and they were both cooked perfectly. My ribeye was perfectly cooked but was very lacking in seasoning. I got fingerling potatoes as a side and they were cooked properly but again lacked seasoning. But the steak was an excellent cut and was not gristly and was properly marbled. My wife's mean her steak was cooked perfectly, a filet, but also lacked seasoning. We both had to add salt to our steaks. The lobster tail was good and cooked properly but was too heavily smothered in sauce and the whole plate was overly sauced. The garlic mashed potatoes were good. Would we go back? Maybe, but we would definitely look for another steakhouse to try first before trying this one again. read more

This is by far the best restaurant in VT! Not only is the food amazing but the service is top notch. Get the Pomegranate Pear cocktail. The local olive oil and balsamic is yummy. The filet is the best I've had in my 36 years! The owner, Christine, is the friendliest person on the face of the planet. If you can, get Margo as your server. So knowledgable and sweet. Enjoy! read more

EB Strong's - New American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Delicious and top notch service. Been awhile since I had a good meal like that in Burlington. I didn't find the bill overwhelming comparing to other steak houses. In fact the bill was just a little more than a chain Applebees or something at 20x the quality. Semi private parking lot with a back door leading right to the parking lot. Smart. read more

Very good steak and service. It was quite loud when we arrived but when one table left it became manageable. We would go back again. read more

Came for a business dinner. Margo was our waitress. See was excellent as was the other staff. Steaks were good, I had the bone in filet. I read a review about the lack of seasoning on the steaks. This was confirmed when one of the waiters brought out the food and asked if we wanted pepper added. This makes a huge difference in my opinion steaks are best when seasoned before cooking. read more

We tried EB Strong's as it was highly recommended by our hotel and after looking at all the restaurants menus in town appeared to be the best restaurant in Burlington. Well - our meal was bland, bland, bland...... no flavor what so all!! The highlight of our time at this restaurant was the server - Sierra was absolutely amazing and deserves a very large raise! My husband is an amazing cook so when we dine out - we have high expectations. I would have gave this restaurant 1 star but Sierra made me give it a 2- but again she is the only part that deserves a 5! read more

We had an event and a dinner at this place and had EVERYTHING from appetizers, to all the salads and sides. We had a huge group. We LOVED Ahi Tuna Crab Cakes - awesome Tower - needed more! It was perfectly chosen Dinner - New York, filet, lamb I was extremely impressed. I have been to a ton a places nationwide and this place deserves it stars. We loved our waitress, wine selection was good, and the meat was well priced and well seasoned. So happy to have dinner here, parking is tough but worth the effort and the price was not bad if you know what good food is priced at. read more

Perrrrrrrfect for date night BUT 'twas not a date night lmao, more so, taking a friend of mine from our town on a trip his tastebuds never experienced. HAHA so, had to do some research between this place and another establishment but went on a whim for this place and it did not disappoint!! He wanted his filet mignon super well done (he even said that when we ordered smh so embarrassing) but the waiter and I convinced him for medium well. We both got the filet mignon and he ordered his with lobster tail. I had a bite of it. Before that, lobster had never passed these lips! But I stuck with the steak. We finished the meals so full and boy was it tasty!! It's been YEARS since I ate beef that good and just wow. Ordered the side of mashed potatoes. It was such a huge portion, I took what we didn't eat home and ate for lunch. Just as good as the night before. I think it had a hint of truffle oil? Staff was delightful!! And the homemade vanilla ice cream was addictive! It tasted like frozen whipped cream! Yum!!! I'LL BE BACK! read more

This review sort of fluctuates between a 3.5 to a 4 for me and you'll understand why. So after having a sightseeing day around Burlington and collecting goodies, we eventually ended up at the Church Street Marketplace around dinnertime. Unfortunately we had 20 minutes until the place officially opened so we wandered around the nearby shops until it was 5 pm. Needless to say, we were the first ones in there. It took a few minutes to get someone's attention when we went inside but we just attributed it to the staff doing some last minute set-ups. It's fine, no big deal at all. We were eventually seated by our waitress who was extremely courteous and polite. She obviously knew the menu well and I was impressed with her knowledge of the food and flavors. My uncle was set with the filet mignon with roasted garlic mashed potato, crispy onion, and demi glace and my aunt was planning to get the wagyu burger but decided to get the wahoo fish special with roasted vegetables. For me, I went with the braised beef short ribs with purple potato, potato mousseline, and crispy potato strips. While waiting for our entrees, we also decided to get some appetizers: the seared ahi tuna and fried calamari. The seared ahi tuna had watermelon, sesame and soy mustard sauce. I've had my fair share of seared ahi tuna and found this one to be particularly delicious. I had my reservations about the watermelon with the sesame and soy mustard sauce but the flavors complemented each other very well. The slight sweetness of the watermelon and the umami from the sauce was wonderful with the seared ahi tuna, which was seared perfectly (some seared ahi tuna I've had in the past was seared far too long but these pieces were like 98% red still). The calamari was also unlike anything my family and I had ever had. It was surprisingly light and almost delicate. The roasted peppadew sauce that came with the calamari sauce was just okay to me but my aunt and uncle really enjoyed it. The bread and butter that came with the meal was spectacular to me. The bread was soft with a nice chew and it was accompanied with butter that could be salted with red Hawaiian sea salt or Hawaiian black lava sea salt. There was also the option of this light and fruity olive oil from the Saratoga Olive Oil Company with an aged balsamic vinegar. So why is this review not a glowing 5 stars? The wait for the food took a staggering long time... especially sine we were the only ones in the restaurant... We came in at about 5 pm and we didn't get our main entrees until a little past 6 pm. I ended up having to rush out and put some change in the parking meter because we didn't expect the wait to be so long. When our food finally did arrive, I was happy with my braised short ribs. They were tender and flavorful. Everything you would want with your braised short ribs. My aunt however... her wahoo was a bit on the overcooked side and she was disappointed. I had a bite of it and it was tough and on the dry side :( My uncle seemed to enjoy his filet mignon though. We were quite stuffed by the end of the meal and didn't have any room for dessert. I didn't get a chance to look at the dessert menu but past reviews indicate that they offer some impressive desserts. Maybe next time when I'm in town? TL;DR: All in all, it's a very nice place in the Church Street Marketplace. The food I ordered was tasty and our server was very nice. Unfortunately, my aunt's fish special was on the dry and overcooked side and there was quite the delay and a lot of waiting on our parts. If only service was a bit faster (or even someone coming by every now and then to give us food updates), I would give this place a solid 4 or higher. read more

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Dined here with my husband and daughter on 7/16/21. Almost immediately, it seemed as if there were not enough staff to take care of the number of tables that were occupied. The bread and butter served was a minimal amount. The portions were not generous at all. I ordered a well done steak, and it arrived medium. My husband ordered a medium steak and his appeared to be medium well. The fingerling potatoes were not good at all. There really was no checking with us to see how things were going. I got the impression that no one was really trying hard to impress us and they succeeded in that. Don't think I would visit again. read more

Celiac friendly! My husband and I were visiting Burlington for the weekend and wanted a high level steak meal. So many other places were packed but surprisingly EB Strongs had some tables yet available. Perhaps this was due to the prices , but the food and service is so entirely worth it. Our server was Margo who is an outstanding lovely person in addition to being a great waitress. She was attentive but not hovering and made wonderful suggestions for my gluten/dairy allergies. We had a steak tartar to begin our meal, which was made without the soy sauce and we truly felt the flavors were on point even without it. We both enjoyed mouth watering bone-in ribeyes with sides of grilled asparagus and the crispy potatoes. Those potatoes!! Absolutely fantastic! I asked for a side of truffle oil to drizzle on since I couldn't have the truffle fries (not a designated fryer but they are working toward that). The atmosphere was romantic for us and we could speak across the table without having to shout- another huge positive in our book. read more

Fabulous fine dining! Bring your card with the largest limit...but you'll leave happy!

Best Lamb chops I've ever had!! Fantastic Maple Old fashion. I highly recommend this place.

Expensive, but delicious. I would say only come on a special occasion. Everything was scrumptious, properly cooked, and expertly seasoned with great atmosphere. The issue is whether or not all that is worth another $100 versus going to other options? Most of the time, it probably isn't. My wife and I spent $240 last night with tip. That's for two steaks, two salads, two tasty cocktails, two side dishes (family style), one bottle of red (a fruity Argentinian Malbec) and two coffees. No apps. No desserts. And it was slightly better than options such as The Bearded Frog, Starry Night Cafe and the Kitchen Table. But only slightly better. That same meal is $130-$150 at those locations. While we enjoyed the entire EB Strong's experience, it wasn't $100 better than those other options. It is $100 better than The Guild. FYI, they have rare Church Street parking. The parking is on Pearl Street and you enter through their back door. read more

Full disclosure: we were enthusiastic fans of Church Street Wine Cellars, a joint venture of Kristin Halverson and Marinell Newton. Sad it's gone. Kristin is now essentially at the helm of her husband's high-end old-school steak place, and we've just returned from a a restaurant-week dinner. That was fabulous. We started with cocktails. I had a marvelous grapefruit-vodka concoction and Joe had their extra-dirty martini, including the brine of olives and pickles. Both were flavorful and skillfully layered. This set the tone for the meal to come. Starters: fantastic crab cakes that, again, had this gorgeous layering of flavors, including a subtle note of bell pepper. Joe had calimari, which is a go-to for him. The panko breading made one wonder: why do them any other way? They were tender with just enough of that chewiness that's the whole point, right? But not rubbery. We were already full. But we soldiered on. I was trying to remember when I had my first new/old wedge salad. Few years ago. EB Strong's version features candied lardons of bacon and a tasty blue-cheese dressing. As is the case across the board, you're getting steak-house favorites with some nice, unique touches. We're now REALLY full. Main dishes: their much-admired burger--for Joe, who ate half of it before relenting. Their 5-ounce filet was gorgeous. Nicely crusted with salt and pepper. Cooked just right, then rested. Dessert: a chocolate-stout cake with a ganache. I just had a bite (we brought it home, having finally relented). It'll be awesome at 3 in the morning. They have a terrific wine list. Ours by the glass were yummy and a good value. When you add it up, yes, a pricey night on the town. But excellent value, with every element in place. This includes sturdy flatware and especially nice steak knives; a handsome room; Riedel glassware (this is sort of a thing for me). Oh, and our server, Caitlin. Professional all the way. But also had that sort of authentic enthusiasm for what she was doing and what she was serving. It's a fine line, but she really balanced it and it was, I think, her authentic admiration for what happens in the kitchen. I worried that there just wasn't the market for this sort of experience in little ol' Burlington. I sort of wondered how they'd stayed open for going on 4 years. Now I know. This place is the real deal. I know where I'll spend my 51st birthday. read more

Beautiful atmosphere, great staff...amazing food! The interior has a nice bar, is tastefully decorated and host these great little private reserve boxes (A great conversation piece). read more

EB Strong's - Private office function with perfect atmosphere, amazing food and great service! - New American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Best food and service ever. Their quality matches a high end 5 star restaurant. Staff paid attention to every detail and everyone's food was cooked to perfection. Great taste! Hope to be back soon read more

We had a great dinner at EB Strong's on a Saturday night. Not only do they take reservations which is a huge plus for Burlington, but they accommodate food allergies/intolerances. As a gluten/dairy-sensitive diner, I was able to get their burger and fries (bunless of course) and i was delicious. My boyfriend got their steak and mashed potatoes and cleaned his plate. The atmosphere is great and the staff is super friendly. We will definitely be going back! read more

Real steakhouses are far and few in between in Burlington but EBs did not disappoint. I would consider it as good as any Ruth's Chris, Palm, Mortons, Capitol Grille etc. I had the dry aged prime strip and it was as good as any if not better I've ever had. Our server had enough wine knowledge and their wine list wasn't the most extensive but very ample. The carpaccio app was perfect. The calamari app was very different because it was only very thick straight strips, almost like small chicken strips as comparison but extremely tender. Great atmosphere. Would definitely go back. read more

I visited this restaurant based on some of the reviews as well as upon recommendation by my colleagues. Given that it was my birthday I decided that I should treat myself and so me and a colleague of mine went to try this out. We welcomed by the front lady and shown to the booth and got the menu. There is a nice selection of food ranging from Sea food to the steak. Personally I had the boneless ribeye and my colleague had the scallops and we were both delighted. For starters we had the brie and the carpaccio and from start to finish it was a delight. It was a lovely evening from start to finish with the waitress being very attentive and even putting a candle in my desert, which was a very nice and attentive gesture. It was a great evening and my birthday turned out to be very enjoyable. If you are looking for a great steak house with great food then look no further. read more

This restaurant was amazing. It was located at the top of Church Street, which allowed for a nice stroll before and after dinner. The service was professional. The wine list was perfect. The chopped salad was innovative, and the pork chop was brined and cooked to perfection. The strawberry cheesecake was no-bake and a disappointment. I will be back. read more

Delicious! My NY strip was cooked perfectly and all the sides were yummy. Kerri was our server and she was awesome! Great location right on Church St...highly recommend. read more

Been to the best steakhouses in 32 states, and this place has a great steak. Great drinks. Isn't that why you go to a steakhouse?

Very nice staff and great food. The manager Kristin checked in several times to make sure we were happy! We were! Caitlyn was excellent and the food was great. I highly recommend. read more

We had a family occasion meeting for dinner at E B Strong in the cellar which was once bank. A very unique experience. The appetizers were excellent especially the cocktail shrimp. The filet mignon was perfectly cooked very tender and very tasty. The salads lacked adequate dressing. Overall an excellent and memorable experience. Highly recommended. read more