Loved the lobster roll Clam bellies over done, our fault we did not send back. View of wetland and river beautiful. read more

Had a lovely meal on the deck here. The view of the sun setting over the inlet was peaceful and relaxing. The waitress was helpful and warned us ahead of time that the kitchen was running a bit slow that evening, so we ordered a simple appetizer to nibble on while we waited for our main dishes. In the meantime, we enjoyed time chatting together. My full-bellied clams were nicely cooked and not greasy. Hubby had a brisket grilled cheese that was also tasty. May not be the fanciest place for dinner but it was good and hard to beat the view. They do have crayons for the littles. And do make a reservation as they are pretty popular, especially on weekends. read more

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We ate on the covered side porch for lunch and had a very good meal- lobster roll (warm with butter); short rib sandwich, turkey/brie sandwich with side salad. It was fairly busy for a Friday but the service was good, attentive waitstaff. Note there are fans and high ceilings but no AC- tho nice breeze comes off the adjacent West River. Inside has space as well, I prefer the outside area and its view of the water. There's a nearby trail and also a place to rent kayaks /canoes nearby. I read some negative reviews but we had nothing but good things to report. I'd go back. I would say the bathrooms could be a bit cleaner but they are spacious. read more

The Marina - Iced tea (unsweetened), Turkey/brie with side salad instead of fries. Soft baguette ! - American Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

Went tonight for dinner, the food was great and so was the service. This is my first time coming back since the new ownership change about a year ago. The service was good, and the atmosphere is nice on the water. read more

The Marina - Lobster roll - American Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

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took a day trip from upstate NY to Vermont. loved every moment of it. stopped to have dinner by the water is always a good idea! The Marina did not disappoint. food was delicious and seafood was fresh. loved the view of the water and boats. staff was friendly. interior of the restaurant was so pretty as well! loved the decor. i'd def go here again when im in the area! read more

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The food has changed and not for the better. The service was OK not great. The place still looks nice. They have new owners and a different menu. We were disappointed. read more

Went on a Wednesday night, 6 o'clock . one drink each, main, dessert. Finally left at 9:10. Such slow service! 25 mins to bring 3 pieces of cake (only two tables left), then 20 mins to bring the bill. Nice place, but there's no reason for such slow service. read more

Ambiance was good. Service was good. The food was very disappointing. We ordered a Caesar Salad with Salmon and Clam Chowder. The salad had more croutons than romaine lettuce and salmon put together. The piece of salmon was very small. After the dish was eaten, the remaining croutons filled the bowl. The clam chowder was like a porridge - could be eaten with a fork. Not very tasty. I would not go back to here for a meal but certainly nice for a cocktail by the river. read more

The only good things I can say about this place is the sunset view and the waitress. Everything else was awful. The bang bang cauliflower was fried balls of mush with no flavor. I wasn't sure if it was even bang bang sauce bc it tasted buffalo adjacent. The black bean burger was also mush and inedible and my Thai peanut bowl was the worse of it all. Not only was the linguini also mush (an apparent theme here) but the flavor was all peanut and no other flavor, it wasn't even up to food safe temp AND a fly was cooked into the dish. It didn't land while eating. That's a cook not paying attention. The sad thing is, if this is a common theme here, it's the wait staff that really pays the price. Our meals were comped which would ordinarily cut into their tip. We tipped on the original total but that's not typical I'd assume. Remember to tip your servers on the full check if you have a similar experience. It's not their fault. read more

Ownership changed 10 months ago. My wife and I hadn't been there for quite a while based on my previous 2 star review. But we decided to give it another chance last night. OMG what a pleasant surprise. They have significantly upgraded the interior. It is so welcoming and relaxing now. The menu has changed. They have such a nice variety of starters that can easily be shared. The mains are numerous. Plus they had 5 specials. Yes, 5 additional offerings to choose from. Quantity and quality of the food is impressive. The price points for all the menu items were very reasonable. I made a point of commenting to the two people tending the hostess table. My point was to compliment them on how impressed my wife and I were with the positive changes. Pam, the owner, was very interested in hearing the positives and any areas for improvement. If you haven't been there in a while, you need to go again for a pleasant evening. My wife and I will definitely return!!! read more

On our recent spring break journey out east from Indiana we were driving through Vermont and we randomly stumbled across this place. The food is SO good. The staff is very friendly and took great care of us. The location on the water made for a beautiful, serene, peaceful lunch. Would define go here again. read more

The food was great and the view is awesome! I love Kate, she's been there for years. Our server was cute and very attentive. Great experience read more

Had the fried haddock that was cold and undercooked! Told the server, who offered to "reheat " Also the same with the onion rings. How do you reheat? It should be remade. I declined to have it "reheated " They would not take off the price. I took it home and fed to wild animals. Not going back! read more

The clam chowder was delicious, good amount of clams and the consistency was nice and thick. The lobster ravioli which was the daily special was absolutely divine. They did not skimp out of the lobster. Will say it took the server a long time to refill water. Service could be better, but it's worth it for the food. read more

The Marina - Claim chowder - American Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

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After being seated, we waited quite a long time for a server to show up. This was on a Wednesday. Luckily, because of our wait to be seated, we had ordered a cocktail at the bar. So at least we had something to do while we waited. We put a full order in and it was weirdly not staged. The appetizers came out with the main course. When I complained about this, the waitress showed up and offered to put it under the heat lamps until we were ready. We started with the brussels sprout with toasted almonds and bourbon maple syrup glaze. This was what could only be described as a crime on food. It was sicky sweet. For some reason, they put whole pecans instead of sliced. They drowned it with the maple syrup bourbon dressing instead of a light coat. It essentially tasted like you were eating dessert. You couldn't taste the Brussels at all. The other appetizer was smoked trout over toasted bread. There were mounds of smoked trout. Indeed, way too much. It tasted primarily of smoke and salt. There was no effort made to make it interesting really in any way shape or form. I had one of the six and left the rest. Next was shrimp skewers with arugula and mango salsa. The mango salsa and arugula were nice, frankly, the grilling of the shrimp was a distraction. It added a weird flavor that didn't blend well with the arugula and mango. Had they removed the tails and tossed the arugula and mango salsa, it would've incorporated well. As is, it was a very disjointed dish. The only thing worth eating was the fish and chips and it really was an excellent fish and chips. The tartar sauce was way too heavy and uninteresting, same for the coleslaw. But the fish and the fries were quite tasty. The view was excellent. The service was nominally acceptable. The waitress did accept my feedback graciously. read more

Do not go to this restaurant with a gift certificate!! I received a gift certificate for Christmas and when I went to pay I was advised that the restaurant had new owners and they would not honor the gift certificate. I asked to speak to a manager and she was absolutely no help!! Same restaurant name and location but not accepting gift certificates under their name??? Terrible customer service!!! read more

The atmosphere was fantastic with a beautiful view of the water. The staff were very friendly and very accommodating. My food was delicious! I will definitely dine here again! read more

Shrimp scampi over linguine. Shrimp was not seared as is usual, no noticeable garlic flavor in a bland sauce. Shirmp was probably boiled? was tough which mean overcooked Linguine saw al dente sometime earlier in the day probably. For the price as a special it was disappointing to say the least. read more

i want to compliment our server Adam P at the Marina in Brattleboro. He was gracious, helpful, attentive and never missed a beat. And the food was delicious!!!! read more

Asked the waiter if there was Shrimp in the clam chowder. I have an allergy. He came back saying just assume yes. I ask can you ask the chef please? He said they were too busy-- it was not a busy time or full, contrary to the response below. I spoke to the manager who came out and said there IS shellfish in the stock. Well no kidding. I am not allergic to clams. Only shrimp. They refused to get a proper answer and rather have us leave. She said they didn't want to bother the cooks because they were having trouble with them. The menu is very limited. Don't bother if you have any allergies and need any real answers. Horrible. No excuse. Response should have been- so sorry, not a defensive stance. read more

Despite The Marina only having a 3.5-star rating on Yelp, I came in with high hopes based on several glowing 5-star reviews. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to those expectations--not just for me, but for the four others in my party as well. Let's start on a positive note: the outdoor seating by the river was lovely. It created a calm, relaxing dinner vibe, and the restaurant even provided blankets as the night air cooled, which was a thoughtful touch. For appetizers, we ordered the feta buffalo dip, clam strips, and New England clam chowder. The clam strips were pretty standard--nothing special--but the chowder was quite good. The feta dip, surprisingly, was a hit. It came with chickpeas, which I'm usually not a fan of, but it was absolutely delicious. I could've eaten the whole plate myself. That said, one of the biggest issues of the night was the very long wait for our food. From the time we ordered to the time entrees arrived, it took far longer than what would be considered reasonable--even with the restaurant being moderately busy. It definitely added to the overall frustration of the experience. Now to the entrées: * My wife had the salmon. She said it was cooked well but lacked seasoning. The accompanying carrots were plain--just steamed, with no salt or flavoring at all. * One of our friends ordered the steak tips after seeing them at nearby tables (they looked great), but his came out over-charred. He said the flavor underneath was good, but the burnt exterior ruined it. * Two of us, including myself, ordered the Osso Buco with creamy polenta. The polenta was thicker than expected--more like mashed potatoes--but the flavor was good. I thought it was just okay overall, though my friend really enjoyed it. The meat was well-seasoned and tender... until we both got about halfway in and discovered the centers of our braised shanks were frozen. Not cold--frozen. To her credit, our waitress handled it professionally. She comped both dishes and even told us, to our surprise, that it was the second time this had happened that night--which seriously raises concerns about what's going on in the kitchen. Needless to say, we left disappointed. The setting was beautiful, and a few bites stood out, but the long wait times, inconsistent food quality, and major kitchen errors make it unlikely that any of us will be returning. read more

The Marina - Braised Oso Buco, fantastic flavor, frozen in the middle, as far as the carrots go bland, bland land not an ounce of seasoning :( - American Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

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We split the Father's Day special: prime rib was perfectly done, and the asparagus was perfect. We had carrot cake for dessert. Our waitress was excellent. We ate outside on the patio overlooking the river read more

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Beautiful spot on the water with an expansive view of the river. It wasn't warm enough for the patio yet but I would come back for that. Lots of natural light, rustic canoe elements and hanging plants create a cozy but not overly cluttered aesthetic. The menu had pub favorites as well as some lighter options. Good value for the portion size. Staff was very friendly and service quick. read more

Another great dinner. We usually come once a month and they have a new menu now I had the beat burger with onion rings he had the pulled pork sandwich with french fries! Both were delicious and we took home half! We had the maple glazed brussels sprouts with no bacon ... it was delicious! read more

The Marina - Beet burger with onion rings - American Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

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An amazing lunch and view, great clam chowder and delicious fish sandwich. Wonderful waitress Megan!

This warm and delicious lunch was the perfect compliment to the beautiful, crisp, fall VT day! She was our sever and she was very sweet and provided efficient service. We started with the mussels, which came with crusty bread in a wonderful white wine sauce. TIP! Order an extra bit of bread, you'll want it to sop up the delicious broth. My husband had the VT burger with fries and I had the Moroccan Stew! The burger was delicious but the complexity of the stews flavor profile makes me want to hurry up and enjoy the leftovers! It is a bit on the sweet side of savory so take that into consideration. Overall a wonderful time! We will be back. read more

The Marina - Moroccan stew - American Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

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Absolutely amazing!! I got the lobster roll special and espresso martini, so yum! Thank you to Olivia for being the most attentive and kind server! Can't wait to travel back from California! read more

I don't usually write reviews (as a Life long restaurant employee chef-GM) But Today I witnessed something Outstanding!!! Our Server Liz was unbelievable. Not only Was she AWESOME table side, knew the Menu inside and out. Made perfect recommendations for my wife and I. But, that is not the only reason for this review. We were sitting near a server station, and as the bus tubs got filled up by all the servers on the patio. ONLY LIZ carried the full bus Tubs back to the kitchen. SHE CARES !!! I can train anyone to be a Server, bartender, cook or Host/Hostess But I CANNOT train anyone to Care and Liz Does!!! Thank you for making an early Dinner EXTREMELY MEMORABLE!! Chester read more

Loved the ambiance outside at night, the pesto raviolini were AMAZING and huge portion! Our friends enjoyed their dishes as well. Will definitely come back if we are in the area! read more

The food was very delicious. The steak tips had a hint of maple . The service was excellent. Even though they were busy . The Ambiance was absolutely stunning. The dinning room was amazing. The view of the river and other natural beauty. read more

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Go to the Marina alone or with a celebrating group. It is a great place anytime and everytime to dine while enjoying the view of the West River. The patios are heated when the temperature drops but you still want to be outside. I'm a long time local. The Marina is a "go to place." Friends from afar always want to have at least one meal at the Marina Judith S. read more

We came to Vemont to complete our fifty state excursion and decided to have lunch at this lovely restaurant on Easter Sunday. There was no wait at 11:30 am so we got a nice table overlooking the water. Our server quickly came over and took our drink and food orders. They had a special menu for Easter. It included prime rib, maple glazed ham, baked haddock and crab stuffed shrimp. I opted for the maple glazed ham with garlic mashed potatoes and corn. My husband had the baked haddock, garlic mashed potatoes and green beans. Both meals were delicious and plentiful. We were too full for dessert, but I'm sure they were also good. The restaurant has plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating and is decorated with big colorful artwork. An overall very pleasant atmosphere. read more

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Haven't been to The Marina in a while. Used to be a great brunch location on the weekend. Sadly no brunch anymore. Had dinner other night precipitated by a coupon for $50 purchased for $25. Feel like Moroccan stew was just OK. Fish n chips pretty good. Shrimp basket acceptable. Unfortunately food takes 3rd to 2nd place vibe of the restaurant and bar and 1st place the setting overlooking the Retreat Meadows. read more

This place is fabulous. The interior of the restaurant is bright and beautiful with charming decor. They also have lots of outside seating, which is of course where you want to be because you're right on the water. The cocktails were wonderful, particularly the lovely purple Bee's Knees. They also have equally delicious mocktails for non-drinkers. The food is fresh and flavorful. I had the Twin Shrimp Burgers and secretly wished it was quadruplets because they were so good. I love that they have specials, which on the day we went was a Buffalo Chicken Wrap. The special was delicious as well, with a nicely grilled tortilla and no shortage of spicy sauce. Desserts were huge, we ordered tiramisu and an ice cream sandwich. They had a couple different combos of ice cream and cookie which was awesome. We went with cookies and cream and it did not disappoint. Only thing I would say is the parking there is a bit of a mess, and I could see how this could be a problem on really busy days. Food could have come out a tiny bit faster as well. I was on my second drink before the food arrived, but those little things won't stop me from returning. Love it! read more

Amazing!!!!!!!!! Service, atmosphere and food so yummy. I watched the plates as they went by. Now this place has it going on. The server we had was lovely. My dear friend came out Harrison to greet me. I was so happy to have gone out to eat and can't wait to go back!!! Well done Chef and Team!!! read more

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We stopped here while passing through to Thanksgiving destination. We sat at high top near the windows in the bar area. Beautiful fall view of the water. We started with braised ribs and shared a seafood pie with salad. Delicious! Our waiter, Christian, was awesome! read more

We stopped for lunch and the service was prompt and friendly. The burgers were cooked right and generous. The turkey sandwich was huge. It was lovely to look at the river. read more

First time to eat at this great riverside restaurant. The setting is beautiful and the building adds the ambiance. The food was delicious, many appealing choices on the menu. I had the muscles which was a huge serving, plenty for a main course. The sauce was the best I've ever had. The waitress was friendly and did an excellent job. read more

I had dinner with my wife on a weekday. There were various specials to choose from in addition to all beers on tap priced at 6 dollars. We started off with the calamari appetizer which was a good size portion with large juicy pieces. This was served with a rich tangy red dipping sauce. It was an awesome dish and I could have ordered another. My wife simply had the wings and onion rings. The chicken wings were very meaty and flavored well without being too spicy. The Onion rings were perfect, not like the lousy frozen ones some restaurants serve. I had the maple salmon whish was superb. The fish was perfectly prepared with a nice maple glaze that added to taste of the salmon. I also had the fresh mashed potatoes and vegetables...my plate was wiped clean. Service was exceptional we did not have to wait for water or anything we needed, the atmosphere is as nice as it gets in the area. The servings were plentiful and most of all quality was top notch. The overall price was very reasonable for such a fine meal. We definitely will make the Marina a top choice for dinner together or to share the experience with others especially on special occasions. read more

One of our favorites in Brattleboro. Good food, nice people, great outdoor space with view of the river.