I don't know that I'd call this "fine dining", as it's described on their website. It just doesn't have that feel, due to factors like flimsy paper napkins instead of cloth, glass-covered tables instead of tablecloths, etc. But first impressions from my limited experience (lunch consisting of a fried fish sandwich, a drink, and a "Citrus Tarte" for dessert) are it's a decent full-service sit-down restaurant, and locally owned (not a chain). Because this was lunch I didn't try any of their numerous seafood entrees. The fish was haddock. A single, thick piece of a generous size that fit the bun well. The fish was very fresh, flaked nicely, and the batter was crunchy, just the right thickness, and adhered to the fish without coming off. The brioche bun, butter-brushed and shiny on top, was fresh and slightly sweet. It's served open-faced with the lettuce (good greens, not iceberg) and tomato (a thick slab, pretty good for a restaurant tomato) on one side and the fish on the other. So the greens stay crisp and you can season to your liking and then assemble it. It was served with generously-sized lemon wedges and tartar sauce on the side, and the waitress brought a bottle of Tabasco on my request. This comes with choice of one side. I chose french fries. I feel that it should come with two sides. A small portion of cole slaw would have been nice but I wasn't going to order a large portion a la carte. But the fries were excellent: standard cut, with skins, double fried but not greasy, and generously salted. Perhaps a little more fries than I needed. Half fries and half slaw would be better. It was the middle of the day so I didn't try any of their interesting sounding specialty cocktails, many of which included maple syrup this being Vermont. And the sangrias sounded interesting (2 kinds; the red included amaretto and the white, peach schnapps and Sprite, both made with fresh fruit). Instead, I got a Citizen's Cider, refreshing and bubbly, filling the pilsner glass to the brim, and just slightly sweet. Perfect. My waitress, and service overall, was good. There was a bit of a delay after ordering my drink, and I was very thirsty, but she eventually returned, with apologies for the delay, and also brought water at that time without asking. No other issues with service. She even noticed a mistake on the bill and corrected it before I even noticed: charged me for the wrong dessert, saving me a whole dollar! For dessert I got the "Citrus Tarte". From the description it sounded like a Key Lime Pie so I asked and she said that's basically what it is. I imagine the only difference is they use a generic lime juice or other citrus rather than key lime. It was ok but not spectacular. The filling wasn't really tangy enough and lacked that special key lime flavor. The crust, loosely pressed graham cracker, was very good, with more than the usual amount of salt. However, it was served with an excessive amount of whipped topping out of a spray can, and it was definitely not real cream. Moreover it was starting to melt so it was not attractive. I didn't use it. Either use real whipped cream - even if it's from a spray can - or leave it off completely please. The dessert was HUGE though. I wasn't planning to eat the whole thing but in the end I did. The place was clean but a bit run down. The floor was covered by outdated wall-to-wall carpeting and was stained (but not dirty). Wood paneling was chipped and in need of refinishing. Curtains on the windows have seen better days. Overall though, it's an attractive, comfortable place to eat. The bar was especially attractive with its dark wood and mirrors, and quirks like an antique grandfather clock (not woking) gave it a a homey feel. Bonus: I saw no television anywhere! Restroom was also clean. I don't know that I'd get an expensive seafood dinner here. But maybe I would. They do have quite a large selection, not all standards. I'm a bit bothered by their vagueness about sourcing, saying only "We strive to ... support local farms and other local vendors as much as possible." Without listing the names of those farms and vendors as is customary. And "as much as possible" really means nothing at all as far as I'm concerned. Ok, so first impression, based on a limited lunch experience, is 4 stars. This could go down or stay the same on a return visit and I'll update if that happens. It was good enough that I'd certainly consider a return visit someday. read more

Jeff's Maine Seafood - Seafood Near Me - Saint Albans, Vermont

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This is a great little gem in Saint Albans. The food is great. Service is friendly. Prices are very good They have an excellent maple balsamic dressing that you can purchase. The peanut butter pie is to die for. If you're in the area, you should try this restaurant. read more

I'll have the usual, Thank you Jeff! I enjoyed the new dinning room look, and I love your Captains table with the Giant lazy Susan, very inviting for family and friends to share time together. read more

Is this Vermont fancy? Well I had the creamy sage seafood pasta, and they did not skimp nor over plate it with protein. It was tasty, fresh, and wonderful. In a refreshing twist for me the calamari was fried well and without needless peppers. But i did miss tentacles! There are a lot of craft breweries with gastropub food in the area so this place stands out a little above the rest it is very nice date restaurant and worth checking out if you're staying in St. Albans for a few. The staff seemed generally distracted while I was there but my waiter was full of personality and helped create a good vibe for my table. read more

Didn't have baked potatoes on a Saturday at 4PM - ran out Friday, we were told. Five of us, and we were brought a basket of bread and butter and were told she'd be back with another basket, but never came. Never had water refilled, never asked if we wanted coffee. Had appetizers, main meal, drinks, and dessert. Tab almost $400, and we were asked to leave after an hour and a half, told they had another party coming in. The restaurant was NOT full, and the prime rib was tough. Used to be my favorite - don't know if I'll ever go back. When asked if I could have a small house salad in place of the veggies being offered, I was told no - that the veggies came with the meal, and I could order a salad and be charged for it. We did NOT feel like guests but rather intruders!!!!!! read more

I went to this restaurant last night and unfortunately the experience was extremely disappointing. When we arrived there were several tables open and the restaurant was closing in an hour and a half, yet we were seated at the bar. It took about 15 to 20 minutes just to have our drink order taken and over an hour to receive our food, even though the restaurant was not busy. When my meal finally came out, I took one bite and could not eat it because the flavor was honestly just very bad. I politely told our waitress I would not be eating it and that I would just share my boyfriend's meal since we did not have time to wait another hour for a replacement. When we received the bill my dish was still included. My boyfriend kindly asked if it could be removed, but the bartender rudely refused and spoke to us in an inappropriate tone, saying they could not take something off just because I did not like it. I have only sent food back around 3 times in my entire life, and every other restaurant I have ever been to has handled it with kindness and understanding. To make things worse, the staff were openly gossiping about another customer at the bar, which was completely unprofessional. Overall, the service was rude, my dish was not good, and the way the staff handled the situation was unacceptable. I will never dine here again and would not recommend anyone else go through the same experience. read more

There were three of us. One had the lobster,scallop and shrimp linguine, one had the ny strip special and one had the baked haddock. All three were very delicious, hot and in point. We also shared a crème brute. Delicious! Service started a little rocky as we did not have a reservation but since we were early diners it worked out just fine. I visit every time I visit my home state of Vermont. Great space for a romantic dinner or dinner with friends or family. read more

It was okay. Nothing memorable except for the ambiance. Went for lunch. Two team members were greeting, seatings guests, taking orders, tending bar, and running food. The one room was at 3/4 capacity and they were overwhelmed. But, our server was still very nice. Had a crab cake sandwich that was good but would have been better if pan fried and not deep fried. I would think the same for the scallops on the dinner menu. Too much fried food on the menu for a "fine dining" restaurant. But, if that's what their guests like, who am I to argue. read more

My home town, and birth place restaurant, is the best part of the location you are driving by. Crazy not to try a dish of prime cut seafood.

We arrived in town later in the evening We were seated quickly , although it was a tiny table in the corner. But, we had a window view Service was quick and attentive. Food really was delicious. If we weren't just passing through I would've gone back the next night 4 stars out of 5. Only because our table was tiny read more

My partner and I had a great dinner here! Service was great and we loved the atmosphere. Will definitely go back.

Both the Edwardian interior and exterior are charming like the rest of downtown St Albans. Service is very good. Water is refilled frequently. Cooking is good, not great but the entire experience is enjoyable. read more

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You just can't miss with Jeff's. Never had a bad appetizer or meal or service. They need more staff because sometimes the wait is a little long. But always worth it. read more

This is the kind of place that you really have to know what to order to have a great time. The BLT sandwich is classic and yummy, the sweet potato fries are delicious and crispy, the calamari is crazy good, and the scallops on the dinner menu are sooooo good with that ritz cracker crumble. And I had a Cuban sandwich there once on a special menu that was really nice. On the not so good side, we had a "prime rib special" that was the weirdest experience ever. It was tiny, we asked for med rare and this poor tiny thing came out with grill marks on either side, cold in the middle, and tough as an old boot. Honestly looked like it had been taken out of the fridge and thrown on the grill. Zero seasonings. Not what a prime rib special should be at all. The fish sandwich is weird, and I'm not in love with the mango tartar sauce. So you really need to find what you like and stick to it. The staff is amazing, and they make the very best espresso martini in town. read more

Four of us enjoyed a wonderful lunch at Jeff's yesterday. Delicious food, great service and a lively lovely ambiance... I only wish they served belly clams, and mixed-combo platters (always fun) and Lobster. The ever ubiquitous Lobster roll is simply not in same category as a boiled lobster, broiled lobster, Newburgh, Gratin, steamed, grilled, stuffed, Thermidor, black bean sauce... Other than that, great and looking forward to dining at Jeff's again... read more

I walked in with my one (1) year old at 2pm for lunch. I was told by the hostess that the kitchen was changing over for dinner service ( keep in mind the menu does not change). The restaurant barely had any customers. My son and I had traveled all day and were very hungry. I asked to speak with the manager but she still refused us service. I even noticed that other tables had not received their meals. I explained to them that I was simply going to order a fish sandwich and a kids macaroni and cheese. Completely unaccommodating. read more

Awesome atmosphere and amazing food very friendly people the hostess kat was very pleasant and got us seated quickly. Colleen was an amazing server and came to check on us to make sure we needed anything. Definitely worth trying if you're in the area. read more

We had dinner at Jeff's last night and it was delicious! The food is always great and this was no exception. Our service team was attentive and friendly. Maybe the food came out too quickly, at one point we were still eating our appetizers when the main course came out. Jeff's ambiance is very nice yet casual. You can feel comfortable in any attire and it's not too loud! read more

Excellent service and food as evidenced by the loud, festive, hot and happening crowd! Chowder, fried shrimp, and surf n turf were excellent and the salt & pepper calamari was so simple but so tasty. We stopped here on our way to Montréal on a Friday night and we were so happy we did! read more

Jeff's Maine Seafood - Surf n turf special was a stuffed scallop and beef medallion. January 2023 - Seafood Near Me - Saint Albans, Vermont

The food is always excellent, the shrimp cocktail is great, the baked stuffed haddock and the tuna, i also Love the Chicken Marsala, and the steak, the staff is super nice and attentive. Takeout is fast and packaged well. The desserts are great too, i love the cheesecake. read more

We have been regulars at Jeff's for nearly 30-years. The previous owner catered our wedding, and the present owner was on of the staff who worked it. Great people and great food with an upscale but laid back vibe. The pecan crusted salmon and seafood Alfredo are our go to meals, but we occasionally pop in just to have their raspberry lemon drop martini with an appetizer. Jeff's is a St. Albans icon that is worth the visit. read more

Visited this restaurant during a business trip. The food was delicious. I had a pasta and seafood dish and the maple syrup martini. I had the carrot cake for desert which was also very good. I would definitely eat here again. The only thing I would change is my waiter because wasn't very personable. Give this place a try , I'm sure you'll love it. read more

The garlic mashed potatoes had zero flavor.i asked to exchange sides but had to pay for the new side. The flavors were absent or off. The clam chowder was reheated and not fresh and there was no soup du jour. Calamari was undercooked. It was a Thursday night. We were not pleased with the four entrees, appetizers, nor the service attitude. I sm told by the other family members that previous visits were better. read more

Ate lunch. Just 3 people. Had a delicious crab salad sandwich and pasta salad. The restaurant was super quaint and cute. Server was nice. read more

I found Jeff's by "restaurants when me" when I was near St Albans VT for a wedding, and am I lucky I found them. We had no reservation but still got a high top near the bar. The food was absolutely phenomenal. We had the escargot and seafood with pasta. Everthing was fantastic, the seafood portions were huge, and even the baked bread that came with the escargot was delicious. I wish there was a Jeff's near me outside of Philadelphia. I would go out of my way to go there again. read more

After waiting forty minutes for baked fish, it was swimming in grease, over cooked and 3/4 burnt. Very disappointing. Service was extremely SLOW. And I was the only one eating. Carrot cake was excellent. read more

Over $25 for a main entree which includes a side of either diner french fries or mashed potatoes. Small side salad not included unless you pay an additional $2. So, you're paying over $25 for a main entree which includes nothing more than a protein and a starch--something that would easily cost under $5 at the grocery store. That pricing is ridiculous for St. Albans. If the food were amazing or even very good, that would be one thing. But it's nothing more than what you would expect from a functional restaurant. Certainly not worth the prices it charges and it's clearly an attempt to capitalize on the lack of competition in the area. It's insulting to the people of Franklin County and completely out of touch with the community here. Save your money and go elsewhere. It never used to be this expensive to eat here and any claim about "inflation" is nothing more than self-serving justification. Jeff's has lost its way. read more

This place is fantastic! Amazing tastes, beautiful sauces, perfectly cooked. St. Albans is lucky to have one of the best restaurants I've ever been to, and I've been to a LOT of restaurants across this country and in others. Now I look for a reason to drive up to the north country. read more

I wasn't sure if this place would be worth it after seeing previous ratings but figured I would give it a try. It was only moderately busy with several tables open but I was told it would be two hours before I could be seated. Not sure what their problem is but this restaurant's staff need to get over themselves. read more

Best sweet potato fries i ever had. crunchy flakey outside and soft inside. honey mustard was great. lobster roll was awesome too

I found out they rotate their kitchen staff throughout the positions in the kitchen so they're always creating perfection in every dish, consistently. I've always enjoyed meals at Jeff's and would definitely recommend trying the burger, you might not think a burger from a seafood place is anything, but it's amazing. read more

Very yummy, nice ambiance, a cozy lunch spot. The bar seems nice too. I'd like to come again later in the day to try other items on the full menu. read more

Jeff's Maine Seafood - Fried fish wrap with slaw - Seafood Near Me - Saint Albans, Vermont

Good food and service. Last time we were there they had whole belly clams as a special of the day and they were delicious!!! Probably the best I've ever had...great breading and flavor (light and not greasy! - amazing!! read more

What a treat it was to go to this restaurant! We were driving from Montreal to Boston and decided to stay the night in St. Albans, Vermont to explore a new place and came across this cute and elegant restaurant located in the heart of the city center! This was a Saturday night and it was so crowded that we were going to have to wait 50 minutes for a table for two but we found two spots at the bar and sat there. It was such a lovely experience- our bartender and waitress was very interactive and lots of fun and we sat beside a local couple who were lots of fun as well. The food arrived in a timely manner and every dish was delicious. We opted for 3 'appetizers' and one main to share for the two of us but that was too much food. We wanted to try everything! The oysters were fresh as can be, we were given 12 escargots which was so generous for the price, the clam chowder was thick, delicious and plentiful -- I'm glad we tried these three dishes and I would definitely recommend. Our main was the most delicious salmon there ever was - also recommend! Would definitely stop by here again! read more

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I went to Jeff Maine Seafood on Valentine's Day and it was a very lovely experience. The environment was very romantic laid back at the same time but fancy. It has little cozy boothes to sit in and also there was large tables that you could sit in,if you had a big party. The lighting in the environment was very relaxed and romantic. The service was on top of their game, when they visited us to make sure we had everything we needed. It was just right not too much which I like. (Very friendly, very knowledgeable about their menu). My spouse does not like seafood but they had a good array of different types of foods that were not seafood so he was quite happy. On the other hand I love seafood so I got myself the beet ravioli, which honestly the ravioli itself was bland a little bit however the sauce definitely compensated for that and it was delicious. I'll probably never get that this again but there's so much of variety on the menu that I would definitely want to come back to Jeff's Maine seafood. My spouse got the sirloin and mashed potatoes he also got the buffalo bites (which is absolutely very delicious I was very surprised I might just order that to go one of these days cuz I'm pregnant right now and I actually have that in my mind that I want those buffalo bites they were that good). The place is a little pricey but you definitely get what you pay for. Fun experience to do that on a Valentine's Day. I've always wanted to go to that restaurant since I was little, that's how long this restaurant has been in St Albans. Since at least the 90s , it has probably been there a lot longer but that's what I can remember from my childhood. I finally got to go and I was not disappointed! I'd recommend you to go and have a good time at Jeff's Maine Seafood. read more

DEE-Licious! There were 4 of us. I had the spinach salad (soo good!) and pecan crusted salmon--the salad was almost a meal in itself, but the salmon was worth the add-on. I shared the bacon wrapped scallops--also good. Two people had the clam chowder--they indicated it was very good. My husband and one other person had the southwestern swordfish. My husband is not a big seafood eater, but enjoyed the meal very much. The 4th person had the baked sea scallops and enjoyed them. Two shared the lava cake--they ate it all up after hearing several mmm-mmm comments! Erin, our waitress, was so much fun. Service with a smile--really enjoyed our dining experience. The owner also came over and inquired on our meal--A+! It was my husband's and my first visit here. Our friends live in the area and are frequent guests. Glad they invited us. Worth the trip from Colchester--we'll be back! read more

Clam chowder was amazing, my daughters haddock was delicious but the three stars is because I had a lobster craving so my husband and I decided to try a new seafood restaurant. I ordered the 'lobster' linguini and while the pasta and sauce were delicious at $30 a plate I was expecting more than one ripped apart lobster claw! What a bummer. If that's the portion whatever I guess but maybe call it seafood linguini... there were three scallops and three shrimp in there and im pretty sure one scallop was bigger than the portion of lobster. With a name that makes a play on Maine (lobster central)... bottom line.. it's an expensive seafood restaurant that doesn't produce good or honest(ly) named seafood dishes read more

Jeff's Maine Seafood - "Lobster" linguini - Seafood Near Me - Saint Albans, Vermont

our favorite lunch spot! (we stick closer to home for dinner). We eat here at least three times a month, and have never been disappointed. Luanne is a friendly, attentive, helpful server, and never disappoints. The food is well-prepared, and the specials are crazy good. read more

I ordered baked stuffed shrimp with crab and bread stuffing with a sauce. The meal was very dry, almost burned on top, and the sauce was cold. I wasn't able to see or taste any crab in the stuffing. I was very disappointed . A $25.00 meal should have been better. I did ask the waitress to inform the chef. The waitress was very friendly and service was good. She suggested more sauce as that might help but again, the sauce was cold. The ceases salad was excellent. I wanted to order dessert but the meal was so bad I didn't dare. I will go there again but will be trying another dish. read more

The dog ate our cheese!!! (*frown*) More about the Cheesie Dog Caper later. What we remember about Jeff's was how wonderful the seafood was. What a gastronomic delight especially for yey-big seafood lover here (me!). I could not get over how fresh and delicious the oysters-on-the-half-shell were! I think they were from Prince Edward Island - meaty and sweet (the oysters I mean, not the island). And the seafood platter was simply devine. Nothing about the restaurant's ambiance, decor, or service struck me as anything particularly thrilling or lacking. However, the food simply stands for itself in my 5-star rating. Would we/will we go to Jeff's again next time we're in town? Oh heck yah! OK, what happened with the dawg, you ask? (Yes, that Beagle in the picture!) So after lunch we visited the cheese shop attached to Jeff's and take 15, nay 20, minutes tasting and sampling the great selection of local cheeses before finally settling on two delicious blocks of smoked gouda and Swiss, I believe. The cheese literally makes it back to Ohio - across six states - unmolested which is a miracle with these two sticky-fingered, cheese-loving, snackers on a long car drive! Anyway, after I get home after work the next day, I noticed a torn brown paper bag and stretched cellophane on the floor of the living room. Hmph! That's strange, I said to myself. "Hey honey!" I called to my wife. "Where's our cheese - you know the ones we were so good about not touching all the way home?" "Oops, did we forget to take the cheese outta the bag last night?" she responds. "Oh that's OK," I replied. "The Beagle took care of it!" Yep... two whole blocks and one very waggy tail. So I can honestly say the three of us really enjoyed Jeff's Maine Seafood! read more

Jeff's Maine Seafood - Oysters on the half shell - Seafood Near Me - Saint Albans, Vermont