Just had a wonderful meal at The Fair Haven in. The food was wonderful. The owner and staff are so friendly and personable. The dessert was to die for. It was a chilly day outside, but with a fire roaring in the fireplace and the awesome staff made it the perfect day. read more

Where do I begin?? This is the only time I ever wrote a bad review. It is not the first time we went to this restaurant but last night was awful. Let's begin....rude hostess (owner?), Stir fry with chicken came as a soupy veggy dish with some white chicken. I asked to hold off the onion due to allergies and guess what? Plenty of it was in the dish. We also ordered a stuffed mushroom, and the center of the stuffing was still frozen. The spanakopita was tasteless. The complimentary house salad never even arrived. The price of almost $80 for these dishes was ridiculously high. Will never go there again. Too bad. read more

The FairHaven in was excellent for a long time but then went down hill. But it has come back and the food is good. The atmosphere has always been nice. The service is and always has been excellent. read more

What is not to love? The food is made by scratch, meaning NO preservatives. They make their own fresh bread, salad dressings, and all meals by scratch. The attention to detail is truly impressive. I don't get complaining about a credit card bank charge that has been around for years and has nothing to do with the restaurant. I guess people can find the most ridiculous things to complain about. Love this place! read more

My husband and I were recently vacationing in Lake Bomoseen Vt. On our final evening we decided on dinner at the Fair Haven Inn. From the moment we walked onto the front porch, adorned with various floral and greenery, we knew it was special. Inside we were greeted by the proprietress, Mihaela, and ushered into a beautiful Victorianesque table overlooking the porch. Overhead fairy lights throughout the dining area lent an elegant and romantic feel throughout. The meal was fabulous; my lamb in the Greek style was delicious as was my husbands chicken Marsala. I would HIGHLY recommend this spot for any fine dining experience and/or special occasion 10/10 stars!! read more

Fair Haven Inn - dining room with ceiling fan - New American Near Me - Fair Haven, Vermont

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1st time here, i thought the food and service were top notch. Appetizers were very good, we had the calamari and hummus platter. Our meals were delicious, i had the fettuccine alfredo with grilled chicken, my wife had the scallops. Other couple had the mussels fra diavolo, it looked awsm. Owner was very nice, informed us​ she is having serious ​help related issues, no one wants to work. We would go back. read more

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I never expected to find a fine dining Greek restaurant in Fair Haven; especially a family-owned and staffed restaurant open 50+ years. The staff is friendly and attentive. The facility is very well maintained. Both of meals were excellent. The kebabs were expertly prepared and very flavorful. So happy that the seafood platter was broiled, not deep fried. The service was a teeny bit slow-ish to get started, but COVID staffing is still a thing. The food arrived promptly. Hot food, hot. Cold food, cold. There is a large outdoor porch that would be an excellent place to enjoy a before or after dinner drink ... if only more people wanted to work. I have only two minor quibbles: - A tad dark for my aging eyes. - The music volume when combined with the five (loud) children at the adjacent table and my aging hearing, made conversation at our table a bit difficult. Shame on me for not noticing when we were seated and requesting quieter seating. - The local IPA beer, not good enough ... and I would have preferred it being served colder and in a chilled or frosted mug. I do not have any idea how the lovely Mihaela manages 14-hour days in heels! read more

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The evening of Dec 29 we stopped for dinner at the Fair Haven Inn. I had the Baked Scrod Fillet Ala Greque. It was a generous portion and delicious. My friend had the Vegetable Stir-fry w/ Rice with chicken. That meal was just as generous and very good. And the bread that was with the meal was excellent. A carafe of red wine that we ordered was a nice complement to our meals. We were well taken care of and in a lovely setting. I highly recommend this restaurant! read more

A true Treasure I found in the middle of no where. Oh my Vermont buddies please don't get me wrong after a long drive finding this place was incredible. This is a Greek restaurant, in Vermont. I will start with the open buffet with so many food choices. And we ordered dinner Afterwards. One of us ordered (me) Salmon. It was sautéd with spinach and wrapped in crispy fillo dough - extremely delicious. Other scallops - gobbled down so fast and said oh man this is so good. My son ordered dinner but took turkey noodle soup before and loved it took another one. Could not finish his dinner. Food was very good. The ambience is great. It's must come place if you are here. The dessert tray and the fire place Oh boy. Good place The dessert tray read more

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*24 hour update* I was stricken was absolutely awful gastric distress within 24 hours of eating here. Was it from their smelly mussels? I'll never know for sure, but it's certainly possible... It pains me to give such a low rating to The Fair Haven Inn, it really does. I almost feel like I'm betraying my family and community, as so many have been so loyal to this restaurant for many, many years. The sad fact is that the Fair Haven Inn is but a shadow of its former self ever since previous owners John (RIP) and Faith sold it several years ago, there's no denying it. It may not matter, as they have a dedicated, long-time client base that either doesn't know any better or is living in the past. Tonight's visit in summary: Ambiance: VERY quiet. This was expected as it's a mid-week after Labor Day. No reservations needed at all. We sat in the dining room, but the bar area was even quieter. You can sit in either side of the house and get the same food. Going inside the bar gives you certain specials, but you lose out on a couple niceties such as cloth napkins and hot towel service post-meal. Parking is plentiful and it's handicapped accessible. Service: We had a couple of different servers and they were both friendly and efficient. No complaints here. The appetizers and main courses can take a long time to come out, so expect that. Salads were brought out while we were still having appetizers, however they set them aside and came back later to serve when we were ready. The food: Mom got the moussaka, which she normally loves. This time, she said it was burnt and appeared like it had been reheated. She thinks they flipped the burnt top over and tried to hide it. But hey, she was hungry and ate most of it. She also didn't like her salad or her clams (which she said were rubbery and inedible). The waitress did comp a dessert for her but that's it. She should've complained more in my opinion, but she doesn't like to. The chocolate cake she had tasted stale. Of note, The dessert cart contents are entirely out in the open air and get stale as the night progresses. It's also not sanitary, as they'll pull things off the cart to show patrons and then put them back on. Dad had the Greek salad to start. It's pretty much exactly the same as the included house salad, so it amounts to a $5 up-charge for some feta cheese. He ordered his ribeye steak (a special of the day) "Pittsburgh style," and it only came out medium rare. He still enjoyed it and had some left to bring home. I ordered mussels in white wine & garlic to start off. The sauce tasted a bit "off," but all the mussels were opened up and I ate em! It was a very nice sized portion for $9.99, but it did have of an off odor and I question the freshness. My hands still smell as we speak. They'll give you a relish tray that's got sliced beets, chickpeas, and sometimes cottage cheese (none of the latter this time, fine by me). The chickpeas were edible, but drier than normal, lacking the marinade they used to have. The bread they bring out is enjoyable, the table easily went through 2 loaves. Nice Cabot butter is served with it. My ribeye steak was also ordered rare and was served a bit more cooked than that. I didn't taste much of the red wine demi-glaze it was purported to have, and it was fatty even for ribeye. The plate was easily half gristle and scraps. House salad was fresh, I enjoyed it. Dessert for me was the "last" piece of flourless chocolate torte. Like everything preceding, I ate it, but was hardly blown away. It tasted mass-produced, not made in house. Drinks: House Merlot was drinkable, a half carafe goes for $18.95. My vodka tonic was good, it had some liquor in it for sure, but the glass was small. I'm not sure of the price. Espresso wasn't bad and had a nice crema to it. The end result: Total bill after tip for 3 people was about $200! Hardly a value for the hard-earned money. If you come between 5 and 6 PM Monday-Saturday, you can get their lower priced "prudential menu," which they don't publish on their website. I wish we'd gotten here in time for it, as the prices are more in line with the product. The Fair Haven Inn used to be worth the "nice ride from anywhere," unfortunately it no longer is. The product simply isn't the same. For example, they used to serve cheesecake from the nuns of New Skete, now it tastes like it's from Sysco. Other than the steak, the food didn't taste fresh. Meanwhile, prices have gone up. I hate to say it, but drive the extra 15 minutes to Rutland, where you'll spend the same $ (or less) and enjoy true fine dining. read more

Fair Haven Inn - Flourless chocolate torte (oops I took a bite!) - New American Near Me - Fair Haven, Vermont

Wonderful place. Food awesome. Was all decorated for Christmas and was a winter wonderland. Owners are awesome and so was waiter. read more

They pay close attention to details here and do it well! The service and everyone's entrées in our party were great. We will definitely be back! read more

Love this place! Heading back tonight. We have had many fond family dinners here. Can almost taste the prime rib and envision the dessert cart. Nice wine list to boot! read more

The atmosphere was great but the food was disappointing. Appetizers were good but the main dish was disappointing. When presented with the check there was a separate charge for using a credit card. When questioned the management told us since using the new chip credit card that the reader automatically puts this charge on the bill. I didn't want to argue but I did not believe the explanation. If this is the new policy for the Restaurant I think it should be published on the menu so that people are aware of charge. read more

The BEST calamari you will ever have! Any of their fish entrees are wonderful, but don't miss out on the other entrees as well, such as the ossa buco, so good! read more

Worst service ever never even got seated after 45 minutes of waiting never going back

Love this fine dining restaurant with fresh, often locally sourced, food including farm to table options, expertly prepared by the chef who has Greek roots but much wider influences and creates dishes that are so tasty you feel transported to a European city where taste and quality ingredients still Rule the day. The next day you find yourself wondering when you can return to try his next new creation. We had Fettuccini Alfredo with shrimp and added fresh broccoli, the vegetable of the day, as well as the fish special prepared Al Grecque, and the Fair Haven Inn clams appetizer. All were perfectly cooked, filling portions , with full, well blended flavors . In the past we have had chicken, lamb and steak that were also expertly prepared, tender and well seasoned, The service is professional and attentive without being intrusive. The ambiance is romantic enough for a special date or anniversary, and spacious enough for a family or group reservation to feel comfortable. The dining room decor is suitable for adults and well behaved children; the bar area is more casual, but still upscale. I think it is one of the treasures hidden in plain sight in Vermont. read more

New Zealand lamb crote was going to be medium- was well done- tried it as is and was disappointed- no sympathy from the server. Then bill came with surcharge for credit card. Did not get value for premium cost. read more

Very unique experience beautiful old plays charming. The town of Fairhaven is close to Lakes mountains and a lot of fun activities for all ages. read more

Absolutely extraordinary food, service pricing and the atmosphere was perfect. The food was perfection from the salad to dessert we didn't stop talking about how delicious everything tasted. A hidden jewel ! We will be back ... read more

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DEAR IRINA. CRIMEA IS UKRAINE! NOT RUSSIA. WHEN I ASK YOU Where you are from, you should say Ukraine. Not Russia! Google it! Be Geographically correct! And if you can't you should be fired! Restaurant: is amazing place , great food, great price!!! . read more

Very friendly staff and good sized portions. The owner is very personable and makes sure everyone is happy and comfortable.

After a long day of epic skiing at Pico, we needed a good meal. And, we found a GREAT meal. The food was nothing short of amazing. We had phenomenal prime rib, and great wine. The restaurant was also very accommodating considering that we had 6 kids with us. I would STRONGLY recommend that you make the drive to the Fair Haven Inn. read more

My Husband and I went to dinner on 3129 to celebrate our 22nd wedding anniversary. We had the Absolute WORST dining experience of our lives. The Food was Terrible, The service, was Worse, and the So-called "Owner1Hostess , to say the least was rude, inconsiderate, and not at all professional. I suggest if you are seeking a horrific evening-this is the spot. "The quote of the evening came from our waitress--when she said "SORRY THE MELTDOWN HAD TO HAPPEN AT YOUR TABLE TONIGHT." (WTF)? SO--that is my honest Fair Haven Inn story. A Minus -50 Star rating read more

We were very happy - stopped here on our way home from Burlington just bc it was convenient but we're charmed by it's beautiful landscaping and good value lunch. Kids also enjoyed and loved the quirky and spacious interior of the place. All in all so happy we stopped and thank you for a great experience ! read more

We have been eating at the Fair Haven Inn for many years and its decline is sad to see. Our complaints: 1. Owner and maitre d hovering until we ordered drinks in the first minute of arrival; 2. Drinks arrived--maybe 3 oz each; 3. Food arrived; baked potatoes cold, the rest lukewarm. Bet they have a service problem as they seem to be training new people whenever we come. Won't be back to find out. read more

Just ok food at very high prices. I know they are short staffed but very slow 2hrs there. Since I'm paying for service I expect the service to match the price, but not even close. For these prices I would expect far better service. I.E. my beer came warm. My wife's salad came with olives and it took 10 minutes to replace. Meal came out while we were halfway through salad. Steamed veggies were cold. And what's up with this tray of desserts out in the open near everyone?? Yuk. $270 for 5 people. Would've been just ok for half that. Way overpriced. read more

We stayed at the Marble Mansion B&B, walking distance from this restaurant. Truly live up to their slogan "The Poets of Fish". We asked the waiter for recommendations and heard her's along with a older couple that eats there every night. The Chef, hearing our requests came out with the appetizers and included "Spanacopita" for our tasting. Four of us ordered: Appetizers: *Baked Clams Sampler Two of each, Casino Oreganato *Tender Grape Leaves Stuffed with rice and herbs *Fresh Steamed Mussels Served in zesty Marinara or garlic white wine Dinner: *Mousaka *Broiled Boston Scrod *Seafood Souvlakia *Grilled Chicken Portabella Dessert: Baklava ........ BEST EVER!!! read more

I moved to fair haven in fall and was sad there is nothing nice around to do or eat. But now fair haven inn is one of THE BEST place I have ever dinned. The food was to die for. It is Greek Resturant. So delicious, perfectly cooked veggies and meat. Everything we had was delicious, My fav was Mussel, the sauce was great hot and spicy. They have great service. The environment was perfect, cosy, elegant. Not too pricey for quality of service and good they offer. Definitely going back. It's in walking distance. read more

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I've eaten at the Fair Haven Inn many times over the years and remember a time when it was a destination restaurant for dinner. I often have business lunches there and have never had a bad meal. This week I enjoyed lunch with a friend. I had the Chef's Salad with chicken and he had the Reuben Sandwich - it was so big, he took the rest home in a doggie bag. Both meals were excellent and in generous portions. We also enjoyed the free loaf of bread before our meals arrived. The restaurant is spacious and clean, and the staff is very professional, albeit a tad bit reserved. If it was closer to my hometown (Rutland), I'd eat there more often. read more

We are from out of town and had this restaurant recommended. Outside is vey beautiful with plants and flowers. Atmosphere inside is nice. Everything was really good until my meal came. I ordered the NY sirloin. As I began eating I noticed the steak to be very 'grisly'. After 4 or 5 bites it did not get any better so I told the waitress and she returned the steak to the kitchen. Please note that I very rarely ever return something. But at this price I felt the cut of meat was subpar for a restaurant of this supposedly caliber. The waitress came back and asked if I wanted to order something else because she said all of the steak was the same? The owner brought me another selection but implied that there was nothing wrong with the original steak. I waited until we were leaving to respectively approach the owner and told her I rarely return anything but the steak was not a good cut. It happens! I told the owner that her response hurt my feelings and implied that I was a liar for saying the steak was grisly. She would not speak to me directly but kept trying to walk away. Based on her response I would not return. She was totally out of line and disrespectful. read more

I discovered this place last year with my friend and we will go occasionally because the service and food is generally to die for. This last time I went in March they had what they called their "March madness" menu with extremely limited in choices, this menu was also cheaper than the traditional menu. After we ordered our food our server apparently got into it with another employee and came out into the front of the house screaming profanity until she stormed out of the restaurant and left. When our food finally arrived it looked like it had been prepared last week and someone threw it into the microwave when we ordered it. Everything was cold and tasteless, we sat with our plates in front of us for 30 minutes before someone asked if something was wrong because we hadn't touched anything. No one apologized or tried to make anything better. I've never had a meal this terrible at a restaurant in my life and the fact that you are spending $100+ for two people makes anything less than perfection unacceptable. read more

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$300 for dinner and the service was terrible. Steak was overcooked. Tavern room was cold and drinks were all ice and no liquor. They should just close up and be done. read more

I've never been to Fair Haven before, was passing through the area though and saw a billboard for them advertising seafood. That got me off the highway and into town. Couldn't actually find any seafood I was interested in on the menu, which was a mix of seafood, classic american and greek in a fine dining atmosphere. I eventually decided not to be adventurous and just get a cheeseburger. Came with a loaf of bread and crackers. The meal was fine, as was the service. Would certainly consider coming back if in the area again. read more

Came here while on vacation with my boyfriend and my family. The service here is very friendly. They have a nice variety of meat and seafood on the menu. I enjoyed the Greek baked clams and the shrimp saganaki. My boyfriend enjoyed the maple glazed pork. They serve entrees with bread and salad. Reservations are a good idea. read more

Want salmonella? Eat here. Salmon served raw. Want over-cooked steak? Eat here. Want bread served with, for some mysterious reason, pickled beet slices and whole chick peas? Eat here. Want your salad to consist of iceberg lettuce that is brown along the edges? Eat here. And want the waitress to look down her nose at you like she works at a 5 star restaurant in NYC when you question any of this? Yeah, eat here. My husband and I get to go out exactly never. We finally had a chance to go out and this is what we got. Fu**ing terrible. We paid for our meal out of principle even though we ate none. Never ever going back. Even in a food wasteland we will never go back. read more

I was up visiting family and a group of us went to lunch here. It's a very homey feeling place and the staff is very great and accommodating. The food was pretty good most people ordered the Reuben Sandwich which was delicious. I ordered the fish which was ok but the portion did seem a little on the smaller side. It came a side which consisted of 3 potatoes. I would recommend this place if you are in the area for a nice casual and relaxing lunch. read more

I love the atmosphere and the food is excellent. The owners are also very friendly. One of the best places to dine in Vermont.

Having been here 3 times, we're big fans. The menu is large and varied; the prices are fair; the food tastes very good; and the wait staff are some of the BEST workers we've had the pleasure to be served by. BUT....there's only one "BUT"....the drinks are miniscule. The beer is served in a 10 ounce mug (with pint serving prices)...and worst of all, the mixed drinks are served in laughable tiny, kid size glasses. Literally, people in our party finished their martinis in TWO average sips....yet they charged $10 each. If they make the drinks larger they get FIVE stars from us. read more

There are a few times in life when you can walk into a fine dining experience without a reservation and are treated like someone who made a reservation months ago. This place is not just fine dining, but comfortable dining too! The staff every single one so professional, friendly and attentive! I will recommend this place to everyone I know!! read more