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.

Located on the main floor of the Champlain Hotel by Hilton Curio, this place was an exciting and…read moreworthwhile destination for its oysters happy hour from 4-5pm daily. At $2.00 a piece we feasted on a family favorite and followed up with delicious small bites. We enjoyed the smoked wings either homemade buttermilk dressings. Meaty, just crispy enough with that smoky goodness. I also enjoyed the crab deviled eggs topped with salty roe. Four pieces of yum that was loaded with protein and filling. Ambiance is very much like the classic wood paneled, casual elegant dining room of a tasteful cruise ship; lots of elevated nautical motifs. Fun and lively bar area.

The service here on our visit was good. My companion enjoyed his raw bar dinner…read more Unfortunately, I did not. First, the seating does not accommodate people of small stature. Sitting on the bench, the table did not clear my shoulders. The chairs lifted me only a little. I ordered a half tea half lemonade and was served something truly vile. Later, I found out it was made with LIME. The shrimp cocktail was overcooked and perhaps made ahead of time. The sauce was ketchup. ??? The clam chowder turned out to be bacon flavored milk broth. The fish and chips was requested with unseasoned fries. The fries came seasoned with Old Bay. They did remake the fries, which were very good and I finally had something to eat. The fish, though, was very fishy- a sign of going bad. Never again here unless they overhaul their kitchen and recipes.

My phone died, my apologies but I can tell you, the food is top notch!!!…read more The Farmhouse definitely reminds me of your local hangout spot where the ambience is complete with high energy buzzing throughout! Conversations, food, and drinks are flowing! Definitely when you visit check this place out!!!

Fish fry was ok. Not the best I've had for sure but not bad. Salmon dish was excellent. Maybe…read moreone of the best ever! Burger was very good and the beer selection among the best I've ever seen. Service was also decent. It's a comfortable spot in a great location with really difficult parking! There's a lot to choose from in the area, but Farmhouse is worth a stop for a beer at least!

We had maple soft serve at 2 different places. This place had the best! Parking is definitely…read morevery limited but you won't want to miss this place.

Get the maple creamee! It's delicious and lives up to the hype. It's not overly sweet like I…read moreexpected. Like vanilla soft serve but better.

Wow, what a transformation from when we last came to Burlington and having breakfast at Penny…read moreCluse, we were pleasantly surprised to find highly recommended Frankie's in the same location! The same large, beautiful windows are there, but the decor is warm, trendy, and modern. Our hostess immediately wished my husband and me happy anniversary and the bartender team Max and Woody were truly outstanding and made our celebration special. They are adept at making cocktails. We tried Blue Bingo and Inside Out. Both were perfectly balanced. The Blue Bingo with fresh blueberry puree, garnished with blueberry and mint was refreshing. The Inside Out was similar to an Old Fashioned. We selected 4 small plates, one large plate, and one side. For small plates, the striped bass collar was meaty and flavored with an herb sauce and punchy blistered cherry tomatoes. The little neck clams came in a broth that was worth sopping up with the grilled sourdough. It was similar to having mussels in a luscious wine butter sauce. I would have eaten like 12 of the clams if they let me but they alas only give you 6. My favorite was grilled Romano beans, slightly crunchy, fresh, and light, with burrata and fried green tomatoes. The breading on the tomatoes was perfectly light and crunchy. The burrata was delicious, and I would have preferred to have it over the barchetta, fresh ravioli like pastas that came with fennel and arugula. The barchetta was missing that creamy element. The served our pork schnitzel as a "splitzel" served cut in half on two plates. Again, it was perfectly crunchy and light. We ordered pomme puree (mashed potatoes) as a side too, creamy and delicious. They had a decent wine and beer selection. We lucked out with our chenin blanc selection, which paired well with everything we had. Eat here! The menu changes every day. We can't wait to come back.

The bartender was telling me that Frankie's was listed by Boston Magazine as one of the best…read moreup-and-coming restaurants in the U.S. when it first opened, and they're clearly still living up to that standard. I ordered the Something Fun cocktail, which was fruity, refreshing, and beautifully presented with blue salt speckled around the rim of the glass. For dinner, I had the whole trout in a dill sauce with a side of purple cauliflower. Everything is locally sourced, and while the menu features a few staples, it changes daily. Each menu is date-stamped, which I'm obsessed with--it's a great reminder of how fresh everything is. Vermont generally has a great local food scene, and I really appreciate the thoughtfulness behind the ingredients, presentation, and overall quality. Frankie's is a restaurant I'd highly recommend for groups, family dinners, date nights, or even corporate dinners. I'd love to come back and explore more of their wine selection. The staff is incredibly welcoming, happy to chat, and very knowledgeable about the menu. Expect to spend around $75 per person for a meal, a side or appetizer, and one drink.

Great view and the service wonderful. I take out of town visitors there. I love the fish tacos!read more

First at this nice place in the water. We started off with the coconut shrimp for apps, the dipping…read moresauce was delish. We all ordered the fish tacos which were very yummy. The service was very good, attentive and friendly. The place has a great location by the lake with views of the boats. It's a summer vibe all around! I would say there again!

Don't go there if you are hungry. I was just here with family ( 3 generations). It was a good…read moreexperience for the grands to try new foods. Everything was prepared perfectly Service was excellent. The place is beautifully decorated . But we left there hungry. The family devoured a pound of cheese and a box of crackers when we got home.

Wow, this place absolutely lives up to the hype. The atmosphere is upscale yet cozy, the service is…read morewarm and attentive, and the quality of the food is outstanding. They offer an oyster hour from 4-5 p.m. with half-priced oysters and cheeseboards, making it a great time to visit. As a farm-to-table restaurant, everything tasted incredibly fresh. I tried several dishes, but the standouts were the oysters and the halibut. The oysters were served with freshly shaved horseradish and a delicious mango habanero oil that added the perfect kick. The halibut was beautifully seared, flaky, and fresh. I'd highly recommend making a reservation. I visited on a Monday night, and the restaurant was completely full. I'll definitely be back.

July 26,2026: The entertainment was great on the patio, Andriana Chobot and the Banana, Luke Awtry!…read moreThe food was exceptional. The burgers were grilled to perfection:Spinach and Goat Cheese Burger for me and my husband had the VT Maple BBQ Burger on a gluten free bun. Deserts were delicious: Brownie Sundae for me and VT Island vanilla ice cream for my partner. We also had their ginger beer and black cherry ginger beers which were very good! The staff was friendly, attentive and the service was perfect! We'll be returning soon!

Great cozy pub for a rainy day. I had an IPA that was light and refreshing - forgot the name of it…read morebut it was very easy to drink and honestly might be one of the best IPA's I've had. It was also very reasonably priced for craft beer. For dinner I had the special which was a hot honey chicken sandwich that had goat cheese and string onions, served with a side salad with house vinaigrette and a side of ranch. The server did warn me, and it was written on the menu too, that the hot honey was quite spicy, and indeed it was! I was sweating from the spice, but it was good! The ranch on the side was nice to cool it down a bit. Good service, good food, but would honestly go back for just the beer! Side note: the women's restroom was very clean and had locally made soap that smelt so nice which was a nice touch.