Good food, but the best part is the ambiance! Sitting on the water with sunset views is magical! We always come by boat and we have always found an available dock. They do get busy sometimes, but the wait staff is friendly and they do their best. My favorites are the fried fish and fried chicken. Optional salad for fries is appreciated but the fries are great if you ask for them "well done". The plating is very attractive. The prices on the menu keep creeping up each year,but the quality is consistent. This is our "go to" place when we have guests. Reservations are recommended. read more

Impressive draft beer list and just tried the burger and give it a B+ for a bistro burger. Staff is really nice.

Not a fan. Service was decent but food was over priced and not that great. Prices charged didn't match menu and when I called they gave me the difference but not taxes charged on the overcharge plus we tipped on the over charge. 3 people - black bean burger, chicken sandwhich and laughably small rice bowl plus Diet Coke and 1 beer - $111 with tip. Insane and not good. Coleslaw tasted like cabbage and mayo no spice no vinegar. Wouldn't reccomend. Come for a drink and appetizer it's a charming dock and water view but over priced, small portions and food is just ok. read more

Dinner on Saturday evening August 16,2025 Ordered the Thanksgiving Turkey Wrap. Reading the menu couldn't wait to try it. Well....... Stale wrap, deli sliced turkey, lettuce, grape tomatoes cut in half and mayo with about 12 fries ( $22.) Daughter ordered the Rice Bowl. 1 tablespoon of rice ( wish I had taken a picture) 3 asparagus, 1/2 chicken breast & couple greens in the bottom of a bowl ($30.) Very disappointed! Way overpriced for such mediocre food. One restaurant we will not be returning to. read more

Lake House Pub & Grille - Deli-turkey, grape tomatoes cut in half, lettuce, mayo, stale wrap, about 12 fries. - Pubs Near Me - Bomoseen, Vermont

We've been vacationing at this lake every summer for the past 25 years, and part of our tradition has always been enjoying a nice dinner at The Lakehouse. Unfortunately, after tonight's experience, we will never return. We arrived on a quiet, rainy Thursday evening -- there was only one other table seated, and no one was dining outside. Our party included myself, my husband (a respected federal police officer), our two children, and their grandparents. We were promptly seated and politely placed our drink and appetizer orders with the server. Only minutes later, a manager named Alex approached our table. Without any context or reason, he began questioning who would be driving. He then blatantly accused my husband -- who had not had a single drink all day -- of drinking. When my father calmly explained he would be the one driving, I expressed how shocked and offended I was by the accusation. Instead of deescalating the situation, Alex told us, "If you don't like it, leave." We were stunned. His tone was condescending, his facial expression was hostile, and his approach lacked any professionalism or common courtesy. To make such accusations in front of our children was not only inappropriate -- it was downright insulting. There was nothing rowdy or disrespectful about our group. For a nearly empty restaurant, it's beyond belief that a manager would treat guests this way. It's a shame to see such poor management at a place that once held special memories for our family. Alex's behavior was unacceptable and completely out of line. This experience has left us hurt and disappointed -- and a long-standing tradition has come to a very unfortunate end. read more

This review is for our server Courtney. She was amazing!! Being in customer service over 30 years myself I was impressed by her. She was extremely busy with tables and a large party but she knew how to juggle it all with patience and grace. She always had a smile. Thank you Courtney for a lovely experience. Visiting from California we also enjoyed the lake views and music. We'll be back! read more

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The staff and the views are amazing! We went on my birthday and had a great table next to the water. There was live music and the staff was very attentive. The food was good. Not great, but good. The brownie a la more for dessert fell short - especially for $18. Like I said, it was my birthday, so I splurged, but the brownie was lacking a rich chocolate flavor and was dry. Other than that, I would return. read more

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Nice place. I only had a few drinks and a cup of chowder but food looked great passing by and the menu was great. Lots of yummy choices. read more

Lake House Pub & Grille - Best clam chowder I ever had! - Pubs Near Me - Bomoseen, Vermont

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This place has always been wonderful food and great atmosphere, one star because i drove there only to find out it is seasonally closed all winter and spring season!! Guess I'll have to wait for summer! read more

I wish I could give this place three and a half stars. It's a beautiful location and super pretty. The food is definitely good but it's pricey and you don't get very much at all it was laughable even. We got lobster Mac and the deckhand burger they were both super good! And then delicious Calimari. But the service wasn't great, it got better as the meal went on and they weren't even very busy. Everyone was nice however. Once again, super cute place but the prices are too high for the amount you get. I would probably go again but only after payday. read more

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We had food and drinks, the burger was fantastic and cooked well and all of the beers and drinks were great. Service was great and friendly and you can't beat the view! We parked at the boat dock and walked right in and ate on the deck! read more

Nice views, good service but in my opinion food was mediocre at best and OVERPRICED 3 adults 2 kids for lunch over $200.00 ouch

I always have low expectations for waterfront restaurants - usually you're just paying for atmosphere. I was pleasantly surprised by the Lake House. Our server was awesome, very friendly and attentive and in general the staff seemed happy which is always nice to see. It was great to have nice (though small and expensive) nonalcoholic options for drinks and our food was mostly excellent. As a vegetarian allergic to gluten there weren't many options for me but the rest of my family was very happy (they ate steaks, calamari, scallops). Bonus points for how sweet they were with our dog, bringing her ice water and treats as though she was a guest. The live music was fun and just the right volume. In terms of improvements - in addition to needing more vegetarian/gf options - we needed more effective shade for the tables on the deck (it was blazing hot at 6:30), and the loaded nachos had about a tablespoon of beans and mass-made guac in a plastic ramiken - really chintzy for such an expensive restaurant. Overall a wonderful experience, was a highlight of our weekend. We'd definitely go back! read more

Fantastic service !!! Food is great - on the pricey side. Calamari - burgers and salmon Cesar were delicious ! Beautiful setting

Absolutely delicious meal!!!! Our waitress was one of the best we have ever had and we go to dinner in all different places! Will definitely be back! read more

We have eaten here at least once a summer for the last 16 years. It's definitely a great location right by the water, but the food has usually been just ok and expensive for the quality. Tonight we ate here and it was AMAZING! High quality, well prepared and delicious. Yes, a bit expensive but worth it. I got the diver scallop appetizer (22.00)Three large, sweet perfectly cooked scallops with bacon jam. Highly recommend! Then I had a Caesar salad with steak. It was a large salad with a good portion of well seasoned , tender steak (28.00) The lettuce was crispy and cold with a very good dressing. We were told that the kitchen has had updates and the chef has been newly hired. The chef is definitely doing an amazing job. The service was excellent as well. Can't wait to eat here again. (The only downside was that the live music was cancelled, but the food, view and service more than made up for it!) read more

We vacationed in a nice house on Beebe Pond about 5 miles both of the Lake House Pub and Grille and were looking for a nice restaurant for my wife's birthday. After a Yelp search, we decided on this restaurant on Bomoseen Lake. We were sort of expecting a burger and fries type of place, but were pleasantly surprised by much more. Due to weather-rain- we sat inside. Had calamari as shared appetizer - very good. Dinner was salmon for me and lobster roll for my wife. Both were awesome. Dessert was a maple ice cream thing with toasted coconut. Delish! We were so impressed that we immediately made reservations for later in the week Dinner the second time started with calamari again followed by baby back ribs for me, tuna tacos for my wife. The ribs were very good, tuna tacos were amazing. Seared one side, very rare on the other. No way to describe except -Wow!!! Same dessert as before This is a must go to restaurant! read more

Come for the drinks and the views. Eat somewhere else. Service was good. Aside from significantly overpriced menu items, you may experience (as we did) marijuana smoke drifting down the stairs into the deck eating area from the employee who smokes weed on his breaks. I know it is legal, but certainly not appetizing. Having stoned employees certainly would explain the completely charred burger for $20. (Manager did credit the item on the bill after mentioning). Also beware of additional items added to your bill. Most likely not intentional, but just careless. This happened more than once here. I don't mind paying high prices for good food, but the food at Lakeside was unappealing to both the eye and palate. read more

Used to love this restaurant before they changed. We went back this season (2024) they took the stir fry off the menu and replaced it with an Asian rice bowl which was horrendous and for 30 dollars not worth it at all. The rice was horrible the dish was confusing, the rice with the tacos (the tacos were also just not great and the ingredients were lacking) was also horrible. The $44 steak and potatoes lacked basic seasonings like salt. The chicken was also under seasoned. The nachos were also lacking and giving very much store bought. The deserts were okay but we were told as we entered they would be amazing but they were at most average (did like the homemade whip cream though). The drinks to be fair were very good and the service was amazing our server was wonderful and very sweet she definitely cared about all her tables (felt bad she had to go down all those stairs though). The chef they now have clearly doesn't understand how to prepare basic things or use basic seasonings. The price was definitely not worth it ($340 for 4 people) we are now very much regretting our choice and wishing we had saved the money or at least sent something back so we wouldn't have to pay almost $400 for bad food. The restaurant itself is lovely and next to the water I would recommend this place for a drink and the view but NOT the food. Hopefully it gets better and this is just a learning curve, we will return to see if they have improved at the end of the season. read more

Hot sunny day, we ate on the deck - I had to move my seat halfway through to stay under the umbrella as the heat was intense. I felt terrible for the waitstaff who had no shade at the hosting station where they gathered, and were running up and down stairs the whole time. If management is listening - please put an awning over them! (It'll keep your ice water longer too). Speaking of the waitstaff, it's clear the owner has a "type" - all thin white, high school aged girls in ponytails. They were attentive, friendly and professional, even though they were melting in the heat. The food was good, almost too hot to eat, (We had the brussels sprouts app, black bean burger and lobster roll--which wasn't hot, of course.) We got surprised at the bill that the lobster roll was $29. The only really choice I had as a vegetarian, was between the loaded nachos, and the black bean burger. Not very creative, and I went with the burger out of fear that the nachos were more about the creamy toppings and less about the beans. To be fair, I didn't order them, so I'm not commenting on the reality, just the decision process. They have a great beer menu with lots of good local brews to choose from and creative cocktails. All in all, nice lunch, great atmosphere, super staff, and ask the price before ordering the lobster roll! read more

We went for my friends birthday. It was some of the worst food we have eaten in a long time . The service was okay the staff seemed stressed out it wasn't that busy to be running around the way they were . Ambiance was pretty with the lake out the window. I went here a few years ago and it was great something has definitely changed. read more

We have been going to the Lake House for years and I have to say the new owners have up'd the game! We had dinner there (with a reservation) on a busy night this week and the service was excellent, the food came out in a timely manner and every--from appetizers to main entrees (the lobster roll was perfection)--were better than ever! The view is spectacular--this is a must stop if you are in the Bomoseen area! read more

We were here last weekend to celebrate a birthday in the family. We chose to sit out on the deck on a gorgeous evening. The view is often the best part about being at the Lake House. Our server was excellent. The live music while ok, but was being played entirely too loud. We were not able to have any conversation as a group because of it. We had to shout to each other and could really only speak with the person sitting right next to us. Even the server had a difficult time hearing us as she took our order. We did ask for it to be toned down but nothing ever came of that request. I've been here before when they've had live music and it was audible without being overwhelming. Our meals were better than most we have had in the past. Everyone enjoyed their meals. We had hoped to have dessert, however a storm was moving in out of nowhere and it was starting to sprinkle so we were never asked just brought the check. We will be back because of the charm of sitting Lakeside. read more

Lake House Pub & Grille - Pubs Near Me - Bomoseen, Vermont

Dirty silver 2 times in 2 visits. Good just ok. Prices very high for what you get. Nice for boat access. read more

Ate there last Saturday for the first time. I'm not from the area, so I probably won't be back, but if I'm in the area again for some reason I could see myself returning. Food: The food was pretty good. There was 10 of us and the reviews were a bit mixed, but I really liked my dish. I had the Osso Bucco, which was done perfectly...it fell off the bone, and was very moist. The portion was quite huge, the potatoes were good, and the broccoli was cooked perfectly. Important note, however, you best like rosemary, as its presence was very noticeable. Price: The prices were reasonable, though I'm not sure how they compare to other places in the area. They also more than willingly adjusted the bill for one of the blemishes on an otherwise good meal. Drinks: Well they have quite a few beers on tap, but they were out of three of them unfortunately. It was comical really, as the order from our large group slowly weeded through the ones they didn't have. Layout / Decor / Etc. The layout was pretty nice, and the elevated view of Lake Bomoseen and the mountains in the distance more than makes up for any decor/layout shortcomings. The music during dinner was a good mix of songs that you'll likely be OK with even if you don't know them, particularly given the low volume. When we were leaving a live band (perhaps just a single person, I didn't look) was starting up, but unfortunately I couldn't stick around. Service: The waiter (whose name escapes me) was very nice and surprisingly quick and courteous given that he seemed to be serving every table in sight. The way they arranged the tables for our large group made it a little difficult for him to serve us, but his height helped with the leaning... read more

We love this place! We feel lucky to have them right in our neighborhood. Food is delicious and the drinks are even better.

POUTINE, DRINKS AND THE ATMOSPHERE!!! That's what you need to go for. ALSO, lobster Wednesday's are really good!!! My most recent time I wasn't too impressed with our entrees, although the manager on duty took care of that for us, so with the kindness of that, we will be back!!! But maybe just for drinks and apps... read more

This bar and restaurant benefits from a great location, located right on Lake Bomoseen. Several floors of dining with most tables being situated near the large windows looking over the lake. Or, walk down the stairs to the dockside seating. Bartenders and servers were very friendly (although I must admit that some of our group which varried in age from 78 to 42 were a bit surprised to see our waitress sporting a full set of sleeves - most places that I have been to would require a server to wear long sleeves since not everyone appreciates the intricacy of lots of tattoos), Eight of us in all and everyone enjoyed their meals. I had the Thai Scallops which had a sweet chili paste along with a brown rice. Salads were pretty standard fare. They make their own Mozzarella and they fry it up nicely. Overall, a solid place to get a slightly better than average meal. If I was just rating the place on the food 2.5 but the atmosphere, which totally goes into a rating, brings it up slightly to a 3. Plenty of cold beer on tap. If you are in the area be sure to stop by for a pint and watch the sunset. read more

Lake House Pub & Grille - Pubs Near Me - Bomoseen, Vermont

Drove up from Rutland on a beautiful Sunday afternoon to grab some drinks and a snack. Two orders of pretzel appetizer came out burnt and tasteless with a side of can cheese sauce. Turnd us off from ordering any thing else. Not impressed at all with this place. Will not return. This have been going down hill for years. read more

We tried the Lakehouse on lobster night. I was so glad we made reservations for outdoor dining. It was a nice night so the restaurant was full. The black and blue burger was really good. Most of our group ordered lobster. Fish and chips were a nice size. We had the calamari and nachos for appetizers. We got an aioli dipping sauce for the calamari instead of the normal sauce. Our waitress seemed new but was very nice. Bathrooms are up on the top floor so they require you to walk up some steps. We are beer drinkers and they have a nice selection. We will see you next year! read more

Our bill was $60 for 2 sodas, 1 beer, an order of nachos, an order of pasta, and a burger. They charge for soda refills, and it's about 3 tablespoons of soda with the rest of the glass full of ice. I hate when restaurants do this... you pay less than 3 cents for that glass of soda and you're to charge $2.50 for a tiny bit of soda and tons of ice? Ridiculous. My pasta was $17.99 for penne, alfredo sauce, grape tomatoes and spinach. Seriously?! It also came out COLD. Not even room temperature. Cold. The staff was very nice to my dog, and brought her a bowl of ice water to drink. Parking is ATROCIOUS. read more

So, on a long drive back from visiting colleges in VT, we drove by the public beach for Lake Bomoseen and figured it would be a lovely place for a late lunch. I had a sandwich, but my daughter, a vegetarian, didn't have anything. The Lake House Pub and Grille was the closest establishment. What did they charge for a take-out salad that consisted of a modest sized styrofoam clamshell containing some lettuce and a bit of dressing? $17. That's right -- they charged the young, hungry vegetarian girl $17 for a very modest and undistinguished salad. Yup, there's definitely an aspect of caveat emptor here. But this was a rip-off. If you're by Lake Bomoseen, give this place a wide berth on principle alone. Just keep on driving -- you'll find someplace else eventually, and you'll be glad you did. read more

We had dinner here last night, and I was appalled at my son's pasta dish on the "kid's menu", which was a tiny bowl of overcooked, gummy pasta soaked in oil for $12.99! Seriously? For 5 cents more he could have gotten an average burger, which is what I had. Overpriced, nothing special at all, and just ridiculous. We won't be returning. read more

Only dockside dining in the area and you're truly paying for that novelty. Server was nice. The tuna portion was cut in half and laughably small compared to the bun (even cut in half after cooked). Food presented in paper-lined plastic baskets. Side of fried contained appx. 20 fries. Ice cream sandwiches sounded yummy but cookies low quality & stale. Gardens on dock overgrown and unkempt. Awful bugs as soon as sun went down--no citronella in sight. This place could be amazing! Too bad quality control is lacking. read more

Pro: Owner and waitress was a delight. They had run out of mango for their alcoholic beverages and the owner came out 15 minutes later with a mango drink on the house. We even saw her down on the docks helping tie a customers boat up! ConS: Place is filthy dirty. Carpets are stained. Bathrooms are outdated. We sat outside and the amount of fly crap on the rope lighting was disgusting... not to mention the several spiders looming around the dock railings. Food was average, but overpriced. You're mainly paying to eat on the lake. read more

Stopped in on way back from Castleton drop off of eldest. WOW! Is this place beautiful. I had the PEI Mussels and Lovey had a cheeseburger. Food was fantastic, and the service was great. I asked the waitress how many steps a day she takes and she confirmed 8-10 miles per double shift. The rear deck is not for the weak or handicapped. It is a full three flights of stairs to get down to water, but the view from inside on ground floor is even better I think. I will be returning for sure. I would highly recommend if you are in the area to stop for drinks or a full meal. read more

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We stopped on a whim after seeing the "Margarita Monday" sign, driving from our campground up the street - the Lake Bomoseen KOA. We first entered in the main restaurant / bar area. Thought it was a very nice ambiance - but we really wanted to sit closer to the water. We took our drinks down to the lower level and found a table right on the edge of the water. It was amazing. What a great place to start our visit to Lake Booseen. The drinks were well prepared. After our first, we ordered a 2nd along with a platter of Wings which were well cooked and seasoned. The service was friendly and efficient, considering how many stairs they had to travel up and down with each order. I could certainly see a phone or some sort of technology to help the ordering process, but I suppose that would take away from the old school Lake House experience. A table near us was raving about their food - not sure what it was, but I saw a steak and a couple of different seafood dishes pass by. The deck filled quickly and everyone was having a good time. There was a communal feel as people chatted openly from table to table. Highly Recommended for the ambiance, the service and the food. read more

Service was great. They were moderately busy (we came in just after the lunch rush) and were greeted with a smile. Quickly seated and served, we got to enjoy our food (I had the tuna BLT and my friend had the pulled pork sandwich) with a beautiful view of the lake. I really liked this restaurant, and would recommend it! read more

Not good at all. Worse than average in food quality. Drinks ok. Service (waitresses and bus b. ) good.

While pricey this is a good value. The food and service were both excellent, the portions at lunch were large (large enough to share) and the ambiance simply cannot be beat. While we ate lakeside, the seating inside in the third floor bar area looked very, very inviting as well. Certainly worth the visit. read more