Update 1/19/26: We…read moreplaced a takeout order for lobster rolls and Ray's awesome House Cole Slaw that morning near opening. Their internet was down so they were only taking checks or cash and I wrote a check and pre-paid for my order for a 4pm pickup time. I went back at 4pm and the order had just been bagged and was ready on time as always. As usual, they were very punctual in getting this order ready on time! Excellent service in light of their tech issues that day and they still make the best lobster rolls around and do not skimp on the lobster meat! Their Lobster Rolls prices are quire fair and reasonable and priced a lot lower than other restaurants in the area. Still 5 stars and they are a local business which for us, makes all the difference in giving them our continued business. Well done Ray's! -------------------------------------------------------------- We've been delighted with the service (pickup) and food quality at Rays. I stopped by at opening on New Year's Eve (12/31/2025) to order 4 of their awesome lobster rolls and a quart of their house cole-slaw. There was no cashier ready as I'd arrived just at opening and the manager took my order and asked what time I wanted to pick up, I replied at 4pm and offered to prepay for the order as is the standard policy for takeout, but, she told me no worries and to come by at 4PM and everything would be ready. It was! I went back at 4pm and the order was ready to go. I paid for my order (and be advised, Ray's charges less than many restaurant do in this area for a solidly filled lobster roll). We are still very delighted with their service, quality of food and prices. Supporting a local Vermont owned company also means a lot to us. Zero complains and we will continue to give Ray's our business. Well done!

Went to try the place out with a coupon and was told it could not be used on my order. Nicely asked…read morefor a manager she was RUDE and IMPOLITE. Ill never go back again.........

Me and my husband came downstairs to check out what the Skiff was all about...great time, great…read morefood, nautical cool atmosphere...bartender chris was amazing definitely coming back

Original Skiff Fish and Oysters was the restaurant in our Hilton hotel in Burlington. The staff…read morewere friendly and attentive and the dining room was a nice mix of casual but sophisticated. The menu offers a wide variety of seafood options and of course offers a well rounded drinks list. The night we dined there I wasn't sure how hungry I was and after almost a week of travel I wanted to get my eating on a healthier track. I ordered the Farmer's Salad and a bowl of clam chowder. The salad was nothing special but it did scratch my eat healthier itch. The chowder was good. It had something different from most white chowders although I couldn't put my finger on what made it different. If I had to guess I'd say they put a lot of oregano in it. I ended up ordering peel n eat shrimp too. It was exactly what you'd expect although they must have boiled the shrimp just for this order because they arrived hot, making it somewhat difficult to peel. My husband enjoyed his clambake and hard cider. To finish we shared the banana pudding sundae which was something different but delicious. If you are staying at or near the Hilton Lake Champlain the Original Skiff is a good meal option or happy hour choice. The evening we were there they had live music to entertain.

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.

Stayed at the Courtyard for a recent work trip and had breakfast here twice. I got a breakfast…read moresandwich and the classic breakfast. Both were good, a little pricey but not bad. Overall a nice spot to have breakfast if you are staying in the hotel but not sure I would come if I wasn't. Service was really great! I did have a drink at the bar one night which the service was great there as well. I never had dinner but it looked good.

Classic steak and seafood restaurant with nautical vibes. Lots of food and drink options. Our…read moreserver was very accommodating with our questions and requests. You are served warm bread with butter when waiting for the food. We ordered steak au poivre and broiled salmon with rice with Caesar salad to start and enjoyed everything and left full.

Interesting part is the place is nearly ten minutes walk from my hotel I'm at & staff there…read morerecommended this one & in many I see why. I was in before dining began at 5P but got me in easily & got me a booth for myself & began with rolls (they little later than butter but wait) & had two rolls & then I got my entire which was a broiled seafood sampler featuring haddock, scallops & shrimp in garlic butter/lemon slice & though got through it because there's leftover seafood pieces in butter used the remaining rolls & a petite chocolate sin cake & perfectly for the finish. Nearly fifty years in the business & this bunch does the job right regardless of meat, seafood, banquets etc they got you set plus atmosphere in the place is another great thing as well.

Kismet has become a staple stop on every Burlington layover and it has never disappointed…read more The restaurant itself is classy and cozy, service is impeccable and the food is absolutely sublime. As someone who has been to Turkey and frequents Turkish dining establishments all over America, this place is one of the best I have dined at.

It was okay. Nice space, airy and bright. Just not my type of Mediterranean food. The rice…read moretasted prepackaged and the doner kebab was sliced (I guess) off a spit. No bread of any type was offered. So I asked for a pita, and was given a hot lavash that I was charged for.

How do we rate our experience? It was so great that after having lunch we decided to come back for…read moredinner. And to make sure this is at the top of my review. Part of our reason for a return visit was the outstanding service provided to us by Molly. We felt double spoiled by having her be our server for dinner. The setting was delightful. Both times we got a great table by the window with fabulous views of the harbor and Lake Champlain. The vibe is relaxed, warm, and charming. No frills. The focus is on the food and the view. The food was really good. For lunch we shared a lobster roll. Now I know that there is a lot of controversy on what makes an "authentic" lobster roll. My take on having them in just about every state from Maine to Florida and and few tasty ones in my inland location. This one tasted good to me - lots of lobster, not too much mayo, fresh soft bun and some nice romaine for some crunch. They made me a lovely Cranberry Mule mocktail to sip on during the meal. For dinner my husband had the Crab Cake and I had the Shrimp Scampi. Both were quite good and the fish tasted fresh. We finished off with a decadent Key Lime Pie. Next time we are in the Burlington area, this will definitely be worth a return visit.

This place has a great outdoor patio, providing a beautiful view of lake Champlain and sunset. We…read morestarted with six half shell oysters and a cup of clam chowder. Our entrees were the Broiled Seafood platter and Lobster tail (approx 1.5lb at market price). We were craving seafood and I am glad we dined in because the food was delicious. The service staff was friendly, however, I'm docking a star for how long it took for us to receive our dinner. It was a two hour experience, while others around us, who sat after us, ate and left. We are convinced our server forgot to put our order in, especially since the tables surrounding us had different servers than ours. Any communication from our server would of been helpful as to why there was a hold up on our entrees. Either way, the food was good and I recommend the beautiful views.

A positive experience which began the moment I stepped inside the door. A pleasant space and a…read morepositive atmosphere go a long way. Even the cocktail had an aesthetic that seemed personal. Exceptional food, not just the expected (I knew I would love the trout) but the unexpected (I tried a turnip dish and they changed my attitude towards turnips).

Saw this restaurant from the street when traveling through town and couldn't wait to try it on our…read morenext visit. It did not disappoint. We had a group of six, so they sat us in the private room on the second floor. Very friendly staff and the service was great. We tried a variety of cocktails, all unique in their own ways. As everything on the menu sounded delicious and the menu rotates, we decided to order almost one of each item and share plates. They paced the delivery of the dishes, so we got to enjoy them a few at a time. With the exception of one unremarkable vegetarian dish, we loved everything we tasted. We skipped dessert, as we filled up on the small plates and main dishes. We'll definitely return to this restaurant.

The food here is fantastic! The Jambon-Beurre sandwich was so good! I do love anything on a…read morebaguette, and theirs are exceptional. It wasn't too busy when we were there, thankfully, although I've heard it can be. The service was very attentive and friendly. The prices are quite high, so be prepared!

Cool spot with good food & quality products. They are a bit spendy, so be prepared. The staff are…read morevery friendly & accommodating. Terrific location.

I spend at least $200 a month here I LOVE THEIR MEAT QUALITY IS SUPERB!!…read moreStore is lovely clean and well designed. They are eager to give you advice and they have sides to add to your meat selection..

***They stopped making deli sandwiches about a month ago (6/2025)***. Just FYI…read moreSeemed like nice folks and the meat selection looked good

Absolutely amazing, everything was perfect…read more Our first dinner we sat at the chefs table and Chef Nicole was awesome at explaining the dishes and interacting with us. She and Patrick have a seamless kitchen and was very interesting to watch. My husbands filet was perfect and the pork tenderloin was juicy and paired exceptionally well with the sweet potato hash. The next night we had the cheese board, all local VT cheeses and the accompaniments were delicious. The scallops were clean and melted in your mouth like butter. I had the chorizo pasta and the flavor was delicious. Desserts were perfect and the cookie at the end made for a great late night treat. We left very satisfied and was probably some of the best food we've ever had. Thank you for such a great experience!

Mediocre at best.. the bread basket was average .. think Panera…read more The yellow tail crudo was doused in so much sauce that it was 100% lost My "local chicken" was a statler breast (my favorite) that 100% was "sandbagged" (kitchen term for pre cooked and held) there was no skin on the statler chicken breast.. when I asked why they said: : it usually does but sometimes when we get it the skin falls off and we can't put it back on" Ok 30 plus dollars for chicken breast? Then don't serve the ones where the skin falls off, have some standards. Otherwise the chicken was dry and the promised adobo sauce was nothing more than a somewhat tasty broth .. no hint of what makes an adoba and adobo And the carnaroli rice with seasonal veg was rather mushy rice with some large dice carrots and 2 small bites of broccolini