Mind you I got referred to the place via my hotel I'm staying at right now & my case though unable…read moreto use it because it coincided with a dinner special but nevertheless I will confess overall it is pretty much worth it. Got promptly seated at a booth & service came & my server was knowledgeable and recommended what I would do (you're gonna see what I'm referring to) & in the process got me a little bit of a bargain especially with my particular meal decision & did a prime rib with salad/bread/soup bar included. Ambience is very interesting because it seems from the 1980's music video days for few tracks I heard (not exactly bad especially now MTV no longer does music videos-?) but majority of music I heard was decent anyway. Suggestion for crew on the salad bar inform people "plates are cold, be aware" & just so people know.

The staff was very friendly, accommodating, and worked well as a team. The food, including the…read moreamazing salad/bread/soup bar, as always, was delicious and the portions were generous.

Amazing place to enjoy a really good Italian meal! Its "Sport's Bar" atmosphere offered a well…read morestocked bar with plenty of beverage choices. We enjoyed cold cocktails while reading thru the menu. We LOVED the Lasagna; it was a delicious, hot platter of melty cheese and the best marinara beef sauce! We also enjoyed the sausage sandwich. With the large portions, you'll be set for a great leftover meal too. The staff was friendly and made sure we were taken care of thru out our meal.

Came in with a party of 7 about an hour wait which was not a big deal it was a busy Saturday…read moreevening and the place was packed. We all enjoyed beverages at the bar and made new friends. The staff was very attentive. The food!!! Was amazing we started with the special stuffed mini pepper and calamari both fresh and delicious! I had the lasagne and it was the best I have ever had!! Other entrees our table had were the Balsamic Chicken with rice and fresh cooked veggies (no soggy frozen stuff!), homemade pizza and cheesesteak. I wish this place was closer we would be regulars!!

Tried this place on vacation and it was just bad. I was shocked because they were busy and the lot…read morewas full of VT plates. There were only 2 servers so they were short staffed but ours didn't check on us one time and just slapped the bill down after we finished eating. My dish was COLD and I would've asked them to microwave it for 30 seconds if a server actually came over. Place has potential based on location but need staff that care.

Great meal and service. This was an excellent choice after a long day of being out and about. Got…read morethe grilled chicken sandwich with side salad. Was tasty. Staffing were nice. Only negative was the music up very loud and there were only a dozen people there. Maybe they can Lower the music which was rock and roll.

Wow! This is a small place but an absolute GEM in Burlington. We got 3 small plates between 2…read morepeople and it was plenty of food for us. Everything was amazing - we genuinely couldn't pick a favorite because each small plate provides THE perfect bite. Bartender was friendly and service was great despite being packed. No reservations... but this is worth the wait!!!

Restaurant poco always has great food options (large and small plates) and unique cocktail…read moreofferings. The last time my bf and I went we ordered a special which was Dan Dan noodles with pork, the cheeseburger, and burrata with bruschetta to start. All of the food was full of flavor and fair portion size. Restaurant poco does not take reservations in advance. It's easier to get a seat in spring summer or fall when they open up their outdoor seating and so can host more guests. You have to go to put your name on the wait list regardless of the season and even in summertime with more seating it can be a 20-40min wait. They play good funky music which can sometimes be overwhelmingly loud inside (I.e. a jock jam will be playing at club volume level), that's one of my few complaints. You can be at a two person table and only a few feet away from your dinner date but not always hear them. This happens mostly just during the winter. Outdoor seating is nice with outdoor lights and easy to see and hear whomever you're dining with. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone as they always have great tasting food and good drinks. A little on the pricier side, but worth it.

It was OK, but they went out of business. Closed for good. They're no longer opened. Closed. (85…read morecharacters reached )

I ordered the sweet and sour shrimp skewer. It came out of the kitchen on an ice cold plate, the…read morebed of vegetables was at room temperature. The shrimp had a little sweet and sour flavor, pretty mild. The server did take 10% off my bill, but they need to improve if they want to survive!

We've been here several times and it's always a treat. The menu is very simple yet diverse. There's…read moredefinitely something for everyone on it. Nachos are delicious. Poutine is as authentic as you can get. I've never had a meal I didn't like here. Service is always great as well. Very cool place to eat at.

Street parking. Typical luncheonette type restaurant with burgers and sandwiches. Good service and…read morea steady flow of customers. I would go back again.

Phenomenal breakfast. Great staff and a lot of fun was up visiting from Florida and made me feel…read morevery welcomed.

Yuck! Dirty, dusty and dated. A place where if you're not a regular then you get ignored. Food was…read moreterrible. Sliders looked like they were stepped on. Dry, overcooked and tasteless. Drive by this dump.

Blue Paddle Bistro had some hits and misses, but overall, we had a decent experience…read more Visiting from out of town, we needed a dinner spot and made a same-day reservation, which they kindly accommodated. The restaurant has a cozy, rustic vibe -- think cabin-in-the-mountains charm. The menu was a bit limited, especially with appetizers, but we went with the mussels from Prince Edward Island, and they were incredible. Seriously, some of the best I've had. That said, the portion of bread they served alongside was laughably small, especially for a dish made to share. For our mains, we ordered two different burgers, both medium rare, and unfortunately, they were both overcooked. It was disappointing because the burgers themselves were huge and packed with flavor. The fries, though, were excellent and saved the meal a bit. On the drinks side, the martini I had was fantastic. Overall, I'd rate this a 3.5 but am rounding up to 4 since it was our first visit, and I can see the potential.

This is one of those places where the cliche "I really wanted to like it" fits. But it didn't live…read moreup, confirmed after a second visit. I tried the Veggie Spring Rolls appetizer, with spicy aioli. The veggies were crisp as were the wrappers. There was a flavor that I couldn't place, not disagreeable but strange - or should I say intriguing? Unfortunately it was overpowered by an excess of ginger and way too much salt. The aioli was very disappointing: bland, thin, and blended smooth. It reminded me of thousand island dressing right out of a bottle. Their drinks menu had some interesting cocktails, a very small selection of wines, not just one hard cider but two, and a rotating selection of beers on tap. If you want a bottle you have choices - Bud or Bud Lite! I tried the pineapple daiquiri. It was way too sweet with not great pineapple flavor. I would hope they were using fresh juice but it sure didn't taste like it. For my entree I got the Gorgonzola Encrusted Filet Mignon, with mashed potatoes, caramelized onions, sauteed garlic, grape tomatoes, and balsamic drizzle. I remember really liking this last visit. But it was nowhere as good this time and looked nothing like the beautiful photo on their website. The gorgonzola, which was ample and crispy last time, was scarce and not "encrusted": soft and not even completely melted. Just a slab placed on top of the steak. And first time there was enough that it melted onto the potatoes underneath for more flavor. Not this time. So much for their motto "delicious, unpretentious (and consistent) food." Beware specifying doneness here. Both times, I (and the wife last visit) ordered it medium-rare. All three were somewhat under that level, slightly more than rare but not by much. She sent hers back last time and they corrected it. I probably should have too but didn't as I'm a little more tolerant of underdone steak. But the biggest problem so far in the meal? The entree arrived not more than 5 minutes after my appetizer, which I had only just begun to eat. That's a serious no-no in any restaurant, let alone one that tries to identify as "fine dining". I was having a relaxing meal, nibbling my appetizer, sipping my drink, contemplating life, and out of the blue this plate of steak is plopped onto my table! I expressed my surprise and displeasure to my waitress, whose specific response I don't recall but didn't make any sense, but she did immediately box up the spring rolls for me as I asked. Dessert was a Raspberry Lemon Drop: layered lemon cake with raspberry puree and lemon custard. It was served very cold which I liked. But surprisingly lacking in much lemon flavor, and especially the brighter notes like grated lemon zest of which there was none. The division of the dining area into many small rooms is likely a reflection of its conversion from a house in a prior life. This could make it a problem to find your waiter if you need them, but it didn't impact me personally this visit or last. The biggest problem is noise, especially if a large party is nearby as happened on the first visit. The "Wal-Mart special" air conditioner in the window, complete with dangling power strip to a distant outlet contributed to the noise on the second visit and certainly made the place feel less classy. My waitress in general was polite and adequate but we never did "click" as far as the waiter/diner relationship is concerned. And never once was I asked how things were going, how I liked the food, etc. I did write my comments in the suggestion box on leaving, with my name and contact info, but 2 months later and I haven't heard back. They have a great website with lots of photos by category. Including photos and names of all the staff, bios of the chefs, local info, and lots of dogs. I think they quality as "dog-obsessed" here, even closing their voicemail message with a "Woof!" Good place to bring your dog though, on the outside patio. Worth another visit? Maybe, given the limited choices in the area? But I had hoped for better.