Love the vibe. The atmosphere is mellow and chill. We got there before the crowd came in, I do think they raise the volume on the music as more people come in but it wasn't overwhelming. The food was so good. The attention to detail and the staff have quality as a high importance. I would definitely come back and have some fun drinks and food again read more

May Day - Steak frites - New American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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We went for dinner on a Saturday wintery night. The place was packed, well lit (med./warm lights throughout dining room). We ordered the gem lettuce salad, honey glazed turnips and the steak frites (steak cooked medium rare) which came with homemade a1 sauce on perfectly cooked meat. The whole meal was a treat and our experience with the service staff was too notch. Greeted immediately upon entry with a warm smile and looking to help us get seated. Recommend the ambiance, service and memorable meal that May Day has to offer! Don't miss out! Sincerely a food loving local read more

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Great little restaurant! Off the beaten path, which i love. The food was amazing and so different from anything I've ever had! The fennel sausage pappardelle and pork belly were fantastic. read more

I travel a lot, and it's always difficult to get a healthy meal. My spinach salad with sesame dressing and sunflower seeds was excellent, and the pappardelle with sausage and kale outstanding. I hope to be back again before I must head home. Staff and servers were awesome! read more

What a magnificent end to my first visit to Burlington! I had been staying in an Airbnb in Old North End and was super pleased with all the restaurant options in the neighborhood. For my final night in Burlington, I decided to treat myself to a nice meal at May Day! Just a short walk from my Airbnb, I arrived to a beautifully decorated restaurant, front windows open, lots of space. I sat at the bar like I usually do for solo dining, and had a great time chatting with the bartender during my meal. He helped me pick a few yummy drinks as well. The menu is small, which I love - but everything sounded so delicious it was still hard to choose! Decided to go all in and get the steak frites! The plate was massive and the dish was plated beautifully. And THOSE GARLIC SCAPES!!! SWOOOOOOOOOOON!!! Everything about this dish was perfect. The steak was cooked to perfection, and so were the fries. And as a huge garlic lover, the garlic scapes were seriously incredible. If you want to treat yourself to a fantastic meal in Burlington, you def need to check this spot out! read more

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My boyfriend and I spent the weekend in Burlington and found May Day through Yelp reviews and are so glad we did! We enjoyed the ambience, attentive service and delicious food. The steak tartare, ham and cheese tartine, steak frites, olive oil cake and homemade ice cream were all the best we've ever had. I have never felt so comfortable and happy at a restaurant. Highly recommend. read more

May Day - Olive oil cake, maple ice cream, espresso martinis - New American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

I was up here for a work conference, with a few colleagues, and my first time in Vermont and at May Day. The waiter was very helpful with suggesting food for us. I was really happy with how the food was plated and definitely very delicious. My steak came out with blue cheese, which I didn't order, but the waiter quickly came and fixed that up for me. The place was small. The food was great. Definitely want to eat here again. Great staff. Make a reservation for a larger group. read more

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Great restaurant for shared plates with tons of flavor! My group of 4 enjoyed the crushed potatoes, beet salad, and brussel sprouts for appetizers. I was skeptical of the brussels since I don't like blue cheese, but it complemented them very nicely. The potatoes were my favorite. My mom and I split the swordfish entree which was small as a shared dish but insanely good. The restaurant was packed and a bit noisy due to the small space, but that just shows how popular it is. Definitely make a reservation and check this place out for a nicer dinner! read more

This cozy neighborhood bistro may have a limited menu, but the food is marvelous. My husband and I started out with a tasty Caesar salad made with super fresh Gem lettuce. For the entrees, I had the steak frites and he had swordfish in a creamy cauliflower purée. Both were delicious. For dessert, we shared a Pavlova, a meringue with a light custard and strawberries sprinkled with a little chopped mint leaf. It was the perfect blend of flavors and textures, and not too sweet. The kitchen was slow getting out the entrees, but the food was worth the wait. read more

We made a resy here and good thing we did cause it was packed! We started off with the deviled eggs as an app and they were a great way to start. For our entrees, we got the gnocchi and the steak frites. We really enjoyed both and the French fries were nice and crispy! Steak was cooked perfectly. Service was excellent as well! read more

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Had a great meal last night at May Day as part of the Taste the ONE promotion. Deviled Eggs, Schnitzel and Cabbage were terrific! The vibe is very cool and the wait staff was warm and capable. I particularly liked Mia who took care of us and had a smile that could light up the room! We will certainly be back. Glad to have made the " long" trip from So. Burly to the ONE! read more

We loved this bistro and the flavorful, fresh food we found. The service was excellent and the owner treated us like we were guests at his house. The cocktails were unique and tasty. We especially liked their take on a Manhattan, that was made with an alpine amaro from the Dolomites. The wine list is eclectic but worth investigating with Mathew's help. No need to declare May Day! Don't give up the ship! read more

The ricotta ravioli was absolutely fantastic. The perfect size to allow for an appetizer or small dish first, and texturally perfect. I demolished the steak tartare, but unfortunately we didn't have room for dessert. read more

What a fabulous experience! Three of us shared steak frits, a beef ravioli dish in brown butter and arancini, with apple fritters and maple brown sugar ice cream. Every dish was fantastic, only to be outdone by the welcoming staff. read more

Vibes are high and aesthetic is elevated yet casual. Staff are super friendly making you feel comfortable and taken care of. Menu is fresh and creative and cocktails are on point. Sunday Meltdown - $10 Patty Melts is hands down best burger deal around and they are perfection. 11/10 will nom again read more

Incredible service and a delicious dinner. Such a nice, relaxing experience. Can't wait to go back! read more

May Day - New American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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Wonderful from the host greeting who sat me at a deuce which was looking both outside and inside, allowing both atmospheres which felt just comfortable enough for even a single person. (Nikki- my wait person ) who gave expert service and allowed for enough space in between dishes to breathe. I thoroughly enjoyed and they earned my next visit. read more

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Food and service was excellent. The steak frites and fried Brussels are not to be missed

The food was amazing. Steak frites and pork belly were stand outs. Love love love an interesting and delish dinner.

We just had a phenomenal meal here. The steaks were absolutely fantastic and I also loved the pasta appetizer we tried.

Great place to grab a cocktail and some tasty bar snacks. The Chai Tai cocktail, Patty Melt and Caesar Schnitzel were both creative and delicious. The service was attentive and the ambiance artsy and informal. The McCaviar hashbrowns were also lit! read more

Excellent raw oysters, grilled carrots with ricotta, wonderful gnocchi and great service.

food and aesthetic as well as service. No bc. read more

We had a great experience at May Day! I had a mocktail and my partner had a cocktail to start--both were quite tasty. They have a good number of N/A options (even beers). The atmosphere is open, bright, and inviting. Service was awesome--super friendly and attentive. The food was good but I have hopes that some items on the menu are even better. We happened to go on hot dog night and ordered all three options. They were creative and tasty but not blow your socks off good. We also wanted a little more snap--they were pretty soft. Still good, but there's some room for improvement. We also ordered the zucchini, which was again good but not amazing. The best part was the single friend squash blossom. I honestly would have ordered an entire plate of those with the zucchini puree as a dipping sauce--no need for the sautéed zucchini here. Either way, we would absolutely go back and try other menu items. read more

May Day - Holy trinity of hot dogs - New American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

Menu is different. More traditional American classics. Good but much less creative/innovative. Still good but different. Service is polite, place is comfy. read more

Fantastic experience at May Day. The service was top notch; everyone was very friendly and helpful. The food was outstanding. The steak frites was perfectly cooked the pasta special was a home made tagliatelle with oyster mushrooms and was a perfect bite. The restaurant has a great atmosphere and I look forward to going back again. Highly recommended! read more

This place has it all. Great atmosphere. Great service. Phenomenal food. Amazing cocktails. The chef was nominated for a James Beard award. I need to go back to try everything else on the menu. It all looked good. read more

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Unreal food experience. I was recently in Burlington and this place blew me away. I had no idea what I was walking into. I sat at the bar night one. I couldn't wait to go back so I did, the next night. Everything on the menu was dialed. Good vibe, good staff, good times. read more

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We stopped in after a sporting event at the University of Vermont. The service was fantastic. It's a quaint restaurant with farm to table seasonal food that was awesome! I would highly recommend stopping into May Day! read more

Loved it here. Service was awesome. I appreciated that the server poured a taste of wine for glass-sized portions so we could confirm what we liked. We had the mussels and panzanella as starters followed by the swordfish and the steak frites. Everything was outstanding. We had several different wines by the glass all of which were delicious. The whipped ricotta in the panzanella, the sauce with the swordfish, and the butter and fries with the steak were so so great. Nice place!! read more

Fantastic Vermont Farm to Table cooking with an innovative touch. Some of the best roast chicken I've ever had. Never been disappointed with a dish here. Everything is so fresh. read more

Really amazing food and drinks. The staff were so friendly! A little loud for a group but it is a small space so understandable. I will definitely be back! read more

Absolute favorite spot in Burlington. The food is unbelievable, no matter what's on the menu (it changes periodically). A great place to go for a couple small plates, a full dinner, or just drinks. The delight of having a basket of fries here with a cocktail on a low-key night is unparalleled. The ambiance is perfect, the staff incredibly kind and helpful and awesome. Can't recommend enough read more

May Day - Basket of fries - New American Near Me - Burlington, Vermont

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Creative and delicious food cooked and served by hard working young people in a beautiful setting.

Food was over the top delicious - our server was attentive and easy to talk with - the ambience was clean, open air - fun vibe. We loved everything about it! read more

The food was OMG delicious! We had several small plates and they were all delicious. The drinks were top notch and service was spectacular and not just from our waiter but everyone right down to the Chef and top staff all checked on us to make sure we were all good. Made us feel real special my new best restaurant in town!! The staff all were engaged to make it a successful experience!! The vibe was up beat and inviting!! My new place to take visiting friends and family read more

The best, most inventive meal I've had in Burlington in a long time. The food and the cocktails were fantastic. The mushroom tartine was *chef's kiss*. And great service on top of everything. Will definitely be back. read more

My wife and I stumbled upon this place when traveling to the area. Absolutely amazing food, drinks, service and atmosphere. Highly recommend. read more

Really great food. The charred broccolini, wings, french fries, and cocktails were so good!! However, they need to chill on how often they refill water. read more

May Day? More like April fools day. At least, I certainly walked out of their confusingly plastic-wrapped entry way feeling like a fool. I had ordered the gnocchi, and found that the chefs had put extra emphasis on the "no" (there was 6 bites total). I finished eating at least an hour before the rest of my table and just had to sit there like an undernourished, overstimulated fool. My friends kept asking when my food was getting there, and I had to keep reminding them and myself of the sad fact that I had finished it mere seconds after picking up my fork. There is a section of the menu called "small plates" and I can't help but feel that the 6 bites of gnocchi I was served would feel right at home on that section of the menu. Meanwhile, this place did not feel right at home in the Old North End. It's essentially a Trojan horse meant to smuggle overthought fine dining into a working class neighborhood behind a veil of performatively quirky vibes. And while many seem to have fallen for this ploy, my eyes remain wide open, and my appetite remains punishingly unsatiated. If you want to spoon feed me pretentious elitism, please at least give me more than 6 bites. For the record, the service was incredible. However, I couldn't help but feel our server's talent and genuine kindness was wasted on this disappointing, borderline inhumane, Costco-sample-sized portion being passed off as a full serving of gnocchi. I guess I'm going to cook myself an actual dinner now, hopefully it comes out less salty than this review. read more