Interesting business model... If you go by boat, it is $125 to walk in the front door even if the marina and the restaurant are totally empty. That fee entitles you the opportunity to buy $12 onion rings, a $19 spinach salad with no protein and a $46 lobster roll. I guess they make it up in volume? read more

Be warned! This was a horrific experience at the Red Mill Restaurant. We made reservations for 7:45 PM. When were seated, we ate outside. We waited nearly 50 minutes for our dinners. The waitress was helpless because the real issue is with management of the restaurant and the cook staff. The people next to us sat down before us, and were still not served their dinner when we left over an hour after sitting down to eat. There are so many other alternatives in the Burlington area. Don't go to this overpriced, disappointing restaurant for lunch or dinner. It is horrible. read more

We showed up at 2:59pm after golfing and looking forward to having food and drinks with our kids. It had been a few years since we all had been here. They turned us away. Ridiculous. They said they are closed 3-5. What a ridiculous rule on a beautiful summer Sunday. We could clearly see people dining who got there a minute before we did. The place just went down the drain with service to turn customers away. We will not be going back. read more

In spite of what others wrote here, our experience was very good. Staff was friendly, courteous and professional. Setting was comfortable for the 9 of us-nice views of the surrounding golf course. Food ordered met our expectations: was delicious and properly cooked. My wife and I split the Champ Burger w/ a side house salad and onion rings appetizer. We topped it off with their Bread Pudding - moist and yummy. Wait staff made sure every member of our large party had an enjoyable dining experience. read more

Wow!!! Couple of things, the service was phenomenal. Our server Jothen was informative, polite, and hilarious! I ordered the Short Rib with garlic mashed potatoes and she got the special which was the Pasta and Bolognese. Both of which were delicious! We ran into some guests who had an amazing day on the boat from Basin Harbor for the Narrated Cruise on the EScape and they had delicious meals! One had the Grilled Cheese with Tomoato and Pesto and the other had the Chicken and Waffles both of which they said was excellent. The vibe of the Red Mill is second to none! The decor brings you back again and again! Can't ask for a better spot for a reliable meal and friendly staff! Will come back again and again! read more

Dined here after golf on a hot summer day. Staff was friendly. Poor beer selection considering the number of micro brewers in the area. I ordered a quesadilla with apples, cheddar and pepitas. First one came out completely black on the underside. I didn't know it until I took a bite. I had to send it back for another. The next came out, black on both sides, cheese wasn't even melted and no pepitas. Couldn't eat any of it. Not sure how they cook a quesadilla but whatever they do, it should be changed! read more

0/5 stars. We've been going to this place for years and every single time they forget someone's food or it's raw or someone gets food poisoning. DO NOT GO HERE. Worst restaurant I've ever been to. It's become a group inside joke. Any restaurant we go to "at least it's not as bad as the red mill" read more

Picked the best place to have lunch today. The service here was wonderful because the staff were very friendly and nice and they were happy to help. I thought the food here was wonderful because there is a variety of good menu options. I personally would recommend you get a cheeseburger because it tastes really good here. The fries were also good. The cola here at this location is very good. The ambiance of the location is good because it is very clean and it looks like a rustic barn. For the reasons I have stated in this review, I highly encourage you to visit this Red Mill Restaurant location because you will get very good service and food. read more

I have been dining at the Red Mill in for a few years and have definitely noticed a difference when I ate there last week. The menu has decreased in offerings since my last visit, and the quality of both service and food seems to have diminished. Very disappointing as this was my favorite restaurant in this part of VT. read more

I just don't understand the Service here. We go every summer and every year the food is good but the service just seems so lackluster. It always feels like it's opening weekend, even if it's the end of August. It baffles me that the service can be so bad (untrained, slow, not attentive) for such a nice and expensive resort and restaurant. read more

Truthfully, would give the Red Mill Restaurant a one star but our server was kind and attentive. Atmosphere outside was great, inside was dimly lit and had a questionable odor. Now, let's get to the real issue with this restaurant - the food. We ordered the special which was a salmon and sushi rice combo. Overall the presentation was fine, but the rice was undercooked and cold. We sent it back to the kitchen and they returned the exact same plate with no changes thinking we would not notice. We then sent it back for a second time, in which the chef came out to ask what was wrong with the dish. We explained that the rice was hard, crusty, and cold as if they scraped the bottom of the rice cooker. Upon speaking to us about the dish, the chef then touched the salmon with his bare hands and asked if we wanted a replacement meal or the same dish. It is beyond me why he would think it was OK to touch the salmon without gloves - especially within a COVID-19 pandemic. Our server asked us if we wanted to look at the menu for a replacement meal, which we then asked how long it would take to come out as the rest of our party had already finished eating. She said 10 min. We requested for the food to be packaged Togo and waited 35 minutes for the food to come out - of which it was thrown in the box and cold. To top it off, the restaurant charged us for the replacement meal and did not comp anything on our check. Really disappointed with this experience as we heard great things about the restaurant. Will not be going there again. read more

I played Basin Harbor Golf and was looking for the 19th hole. No luck as the snack bar at the club house was closed. The Red Mill Inn was plan B and did not disappoint offering a nice selection of local craft beers and a decent lunch menu. I had the Kielbasa hot dog with fries. It hit the spot. I washed down my food with the Queen City Porter on tap. Very good! I recommend lunch after a round of golf at Basin Harbor! read more

Red Mill Restaurant - Kielbasa hot dogs and Queen City Porter - American Near Me - Vergennes, Vermont

If you're looking for a seasonal spot with great ambiance and a unique history, don't miss The Red Mill. Watch planes fly in and out on the grass strip, kids enjoyed the playground, adults enjoyed the wide variety of local beers and great food! read more

This place was an awful lot of fun. We ate there two nights while staying at Basin Harbor. The first night was superb and the second night was very good...not quite as perfect. The gem salad is a gem: light dressing, delicious fresh greens, surprise note of candied pistachio. When Pigs Fly appetizer was the most unusual presentation I can recall. What a hoot. My husband's two mains were chicken and waffles the first night and steelhead trout the second, both more than competently prepared with interesting flavor complements. The very best thing on the menu has to be the s'mores skillet, a dessert that will satisfy any sweet tooth, but you should definitely consider splitting one! read more

Red Mill Restaurant - When Pigs Fly appetizer. Great presentation! - American Near Me - Vergennes, Vermont

Pretty pricey, upfront staff not well trained. Didn't know menu, put wrong things in. Food okay but not outstanding.

We stopped in for lunch today. Service was excellent. We were promptly seated near a window so we could enjoy the beautiful grounds. Water was on the table as soon as we sat down. I had the fish tacos and really enjoyed them. Lots of flavor, and 2 nice-sized tacos. My friend had the beet salad with grilled chicken and she was very happy with her lunch, too. read more

Red Mill Restaurant - Fish Tacos at the Red Mill - American Near Me - Vergennes, Vermont

Not worth a trip. Totally passable but uninspired and overpriced. And air conditioning was blasting. Way too cold.

I like the atmosphere. It's quaint and cozy but the food is mediocre at best and the service is friendly but not well trained. I have sat at the bar a few times and the tender always disappears for 5 mins to hang with the crew just around the corner, in the kitchen. As for the food, details are important! Soggy, uncooked bacon on a roast chicken sandwich is no bueno. Avocado tasted like it was marinated in citric acid. I think they have a cheap and shitty food supplier which can hinder any kitchen staff. Hopefully it improves. read more

Food was fine. My wife had black bean burger, I had the tuna melt and kids had pasta with butter. Service was very slow. The food eventually took about 50 minutes to arrive, and they made a couple of mistakes on the order. read more

Wonderful experience but on a mild day, the AC was cranked up high. Bring a sweater.

Ate here twice while on vacation in Vergennes - once for lunch and once for dinner. Really friendly hostess and staff - everyone has great energy and we felt well cared for both times. Menu has something for everyone without being overwhelming. Gazpacho was darn good and the cocktails were fun. Food was solid and the overall experience was really nice and relaxed. These were our first indoor dining experiences since the start of Covid and it felt very safe. The restaurant is spacious and staff is masked. Glad we stopped in - we might be back before our vacation is over. read more

Everyone was very nice and friendly & the lobster roll was huge, but other than that, the problems go on & on. First off, we wanted to sit outside (which was considered "to-go" apparently, which means we don't get a server, order at the counter kinda thing. That's fine, no problem. When we looked at the menu, I thought it looked skimpier than the one I had seen online, but didn't think anything of it (I even asked if this was the lunch menu and he said that was the whole menu). There was 1 vegetarian option (other than salad). After ordering, I looked online again and realized that the menu was missing a bunch of stuff...so I went in to verify. Sure enough, we got the "to-go" menu...even though we were eating there (just outside). I asked if we could change one item on the order, and they let us. I didn't have the updated menu in front of me so I didn't bother changing mine, whatever. We get the food & we're missing a side salad (was supposed to come with the Trout) and a side of french fries. Annoying, but whatever. Like I said before, the lobster roll was huge. Other than that, the food wasn't anything to write home about. The apple crisp was mostly apple and butter - no crisp. Let me repeat...lots of butter. Now, the straw that broke the camel's back (and ultimately the reason I'm writing this review) is the forced gratuity. Let's recap here: this is a "to-go" order, for which we did not have an official server (although Rowan did bring us most of our food, which was nice). Also, I didn't see any notice of the 18% automatic gratuity anywhere. Not on a sign, not on the menu, not told to us, and not even on the receipt. I asked the woman at the front counter when the gratuity gets added in and she said, roughly: "its either with a certain size party or certain size order. Actually, I don't know, that's made up." (She really said that). AND to add to it, I didn't even have an itemized receipt, just a receipt for me to sign with a "tip" line & nowhere saying that the gratuity had already been added in. I had to ask the manager if the gratuity had already been added in & for the itemized receipt. Here's the thing, I'm a good tipper! Arguably a GREAT tipper. I start at 20% and work my way up...even in this case, I would've tipped 20%. For $165 for 4 adults & a child (with no alcohol), I expect better. read more

This is my $22 salmon tonight. You be the judge. Ok, need to say more to post.. bartenders are nice enough read more

Red Mill Restaurant - This is my $22 salmon. You be the judge, I was disappointed - American Near Me - Vergennes, Vermont

Stopped in for lunch this week and had a great service from Cathy! Food was served quickly and tasted great. I highly recommend the onion rings, poke bowl, or champ burger. read more

This lovely gem is located in an actual former 1940s sawmill, beside a small air field, adjacent to the Maritime Museum and associated with the Basin Harbor lodge. We loved everything about it : The decor, the service, the food.... definitely worth a visit. It is out of the way and off the beaten path, which lends to it's charm. There is plenty of parking and we were greeted upon entering and seated immediately, by a window. The atmosphere is casual, yet the service five star. There's a pub area with dark wood and an almost nautical feel, while the dining room is bright with outdoorsy artifacts everywhere, including a large canoe suspended from the ceiling. We were brought ice waters without asking, which is a nice touch, especially on a hot day. Once we had ordered, ketchup, vinegar and mayonnaise were placed on the table, again without any request - a very nice touch as well. My grandson ordered his usual of Mac & cheese with French fries. I had the Turkey Cranberry Panini with a side Caesar salad. We were both very leased with our choices. The Mac & Cheese was made from Cabot cheese and very creamy. My sandwich was amazing: sliced Granny Smith apple, melted Cabot cheddar, sliced turkey breast and a cranberry mayo on toasted bread. An unexpected highlight was the side salad: Rich, creamy dressing, lots of Parmesan and croutons...delicious and a meal in itself. The boy was too full for dessert - A first, for sure!!! Another nice surprise was the bill - Despite the amazing food and excellent service, it was very reasonable. The only drawback, for me, was that the place is frequented by and caters to the guests at Basin Harbor, since it is within short walking distance. Families were dining and allowing their children to run amuck, going in and out to play on the playground outside the windows, where they could be seen. This is no doubt a plus for the guests, but somewhat annoying for the rest of us, especially as we were seated by the door that was constantly being opened and closed by he children. read more

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We were part of a group so we did not eat off the regular menu. Of the 26 of us nobody raved about the meal. In fact most people did not finish the meal. I had the chicken and it was dry. The apple crisp they forgot the crisp! It seemed to be canned apples with ice cream. I gave 2 stars vs 1 star as the staff were very professional, and upbeat. If staying "down town" not worth the drive. read more

Go for it ! You will not be disappointed . Great food better atmosphere. Service top notch.

While this place fits the generally pompous, overpriced and bland character of the entire Basin Harbor Resort cuisine, this restaurant earns an especially poor rating for: 1) food that looks and tastes like it must just be warmed up frozen meals 2) trying to be the "dive" at this pretentious (but beautiful and charming) resort and charging 3-4 star restaurant prices for their meals Avoid this place, the resort main dining room is at least a little better quality food but not good enough to earn 2 stars (expect to pay even more) but has a view. read more

At 2:30 on a weekday afternoon with the parking lot almost empty and many obviously empty tables, we are told by a "hostess" that she needs several minutes to tell us it is a 15 to 20 minute wait. All I can imagine is not enough staff to serve waiting customers. Mr Beech would be ashamed! We wont be back! read more

I am going to summarize my review on two meals. Starters: hot rolls, (hot & fresh ), roasted chicken( ok, but a little dry) , steak ( Luke warm, a little tuff), charred kale( tasty ) fingerling potatoes ( not cooked , hard) French fries, ( Luke warm) , grandma apple crisp( room temperature ) . Service was okay, bottom line, don't eat here. read more

I am a local (live in Lincoln, VT) and really want to love this place, but was less than happy with my meal earlier this evening. First of all, I will say that the atmosphere is pleasant, although I wish the view was of something other than a children's playground. Our server was friendly and prompt and my ice tea glass was always refilled, so that was a plus. Also, my house salad was delicious and I enjoyed the homemade blue cheese dressing. I also ordered the grilled Brussels sprouts, which were quite good. For my entree I ordered the gnocchi. I normally LOVE gnocchi, but this was not good gnocchi. It had an unpleasant burned taste, and the gnocchi itself was pasty and dense -- not light and airy and fluffy like it should be. It had obviously been grilled, and many of the pieces were burnt. I was able to send it back and was not charged for it, hence the 3-star rating. Next time I will stick with a burger! read more

This was my first trip to the Red Mill, a place I had been meaning to eat at for quite awhile. Our sever was friendly and delivered drinks and a bread basket right away. The table we were sat at had fold down (or up) sides. It had apparent use and subsequently left me with an uneven spot to eat my meal. I started with a cup of the Cheddar Ale Soup which was amazing, I could have had several. For an entree I ordered the turkey club sandwich and fries. The ingredients were advertised as local but the sandwich itself left a lot of be desired. The white bread was heavily toasted and somewhat greasy. The toasting was purposeful but took away from the sandwich. The bacon from Dakin Farms was great but the local turkey tasted rubbery and slimily. The savior was the basil garlic aioli. I dinned with four others, two enjoyed their meal very much while the other two said there was a little to be left desired. I want to return again to try a different menu item and give it another shot. read more

So disappointing. We were excited by the menu but it reads much better than the actual food. The "celery ceasar" salad was bland and unremarkable. The chicken "pot au feu" practically inedible and over salted. My husband's trout did not match the description and was also salty and disappointing. Really mediocre food. The quirky ambience was off-set by being seated by a party of 20 who were loud and boisterous. One bright spot was our lovely wait staff who continually apologized by what she viewed as slow service. read more

Not sur ewhat the other reviewer(s) didn't like about this place. We were staying in a tent at the state park nearby nad had arrived late. We decided to go out for dinner rather than have to drive to Vergennes to buy food then try to cook it. We had two small kids in tow, so figured it would be easier to eat out. Red Mill Inn was one of very few places that stayed open past 9pm, so we decided to go there. It's about a 5 minute drive from the campsite. We arrived at sunset and realized that it was in the Basin Harbor Club, no proble. We were pleasantly surprised to see that there was a kids playground right outside. Perfect! The kids played for a while which was nice. We went in and got seated within about 5 minutes. they were actually pretty busy given that it was a saturday night, which I guess was to be expected. Service was great. We were served by a woman name Etherea (I think) who was very attentive and accomodating to the children. Food was actually excellent. I had a spinach, goat cheese and walnut salad appetizer and the salmon entree. Both were good. The salad coul dhave used slightly less dressing, but was as good or better than some we've had in Boston and NY. The salmon was good too. Portion could have been slightly larger but the price was commensurate with the portion sizes. Prices were actually quite affordable. My wife order the tater tots and for her main course had something that I now can't remember, but she said it was good. Kids had steak tips and chicken fingers with broccoli. The broccoli was cooked well and not overcooked or mushy like many places tend to do. Overall, our meal (3 appetizers, two adults' entrees and two kids meals with 3 drinks) came to ~$100 with tip which I thought was quite reasonable for the quality of the food and the setting. I'd happily go back again. read more

I think I was expecting more based in the fact that this is in Basin Harbor forgetting that its still in Vergennes. That being said it was ok but nothing spectacular. We had the cheese balls and roasted cauliflower to start. Both were good. Then I had the steak with frites and my husband had the chicken fingers. His chicken was totally lacking in seasoning and mine tasted off to me. Like it was a little past its date. The fries were ok but cold by the time they got to the table. Our two cocktails were ok although my hsuabds sunset named tasted weirdly like cocktail sauce. Yes you read that right. He finished it but it was a weird drink. All in all it was ok. Good service but she was definitely overworked with a big section to attend to. There is a playground for the kids so its a good place for families. But not date night. Sit at the bar maybe read more

I was initially hesitant going here based on the 3 out of 5 stars but after looking at the reviews and realizing most were old and the newer negative ones were not that serious we gave it a try since it was the only option besides cooking in a rolling boat. O boy were we glad we did. The staff were the nicest and they treated the covid issue with immaculate attention. Everything was wiped and everyone were wearing masks thus making it very comforting. We were seated in a little darker area since we did not have reservations so the pictures are not the best. My apologies. We started with Salt and vinegar onion rings. Probably the best onion rings i had! Chef Chris use crystallized vinegar to bring a slight acidity to them without the sogginess of liquid vinegar. They are served with fresh watercress and on top he drizzle a lemon mayonnaise. Beautiful and delicious!! My main course was the "Champ" burger that was a perfectly cooked wagu patty and topped with a perfectly cooked over-easy egg. The warm egg yolk combined perfectly with the meat and the onion & bacon jam. The top bun had a nice layer of molten cheddar. Its definitely a knife and fork burger but it was excellent. One of the best i had. My wife took the warm lobster roll. Its nothing like a classic connecticut style warm roll with lobster and butter in a hotdog bun. This was a nice grilled roll filled with a mix of lobster, molten cheese, chorizo, sweetedrops/inca peppers and sour cream. Very different but a brilliant dish. Both me and my wife took sweet potato fries. Im typically ask for my sweet potato fries to be extra well done. Forgot to ask this time but i still got them crispy and delicious Excellent!! For dessert we had the banana fosters bread pudding. It was surprisingly light and airy with a very nice texture. Little light on the rum, banana and raisin flavor I'm associating with bananas foster but we truly enjoyed it thanks to its lightness after a heavy main course. My hat off to manager Scott and Chef Chris for turning this place around and making it a great destination for a trip. read more

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How can you complain when you are surrounded by so much natural beauty and the food is excellent!? We visited here late June and even though the season hadn't really started there was a good crowd in the Red Mill. Located adjacent to the wonderful Basin Harbor Resort and right next to the small airfield, this pub style restaurant looks like an old barn upon approach hailing it back to the Mill's of old. We were greeted by a friendly hostess who showed us to a nice table next to the bar. The place is deceptively large with several seating area's, we were sat near a nice open fire (not lit of course!) We went straight for the main's however the app menu looks pretty cool too. I opted for the chicken and waffles, excellent fried chicken breast pieces served with fluffy waffles drenched in Vermont maple syrup, amazing. #2 went with your standard run of the Mill burger served with fries, initially the fries were a little on the luke warm side, we mentioned it to our wonderful waiter Steve from Naples who returned in no time with a replacement side of piping hot fries. #3 went with the cornflake crusted chicken tenders, i'm guessing they were delicious as the next time i looked up they were all gone! If you are in the area the Red Mill should be on your list, great pub atmosphere, cozy location and outstanding food. read more

Inspired burgers and sandwiches, delicious appetizers, weekend entertainment. Great atmosphere and good food. Bartenders are friendly and make a good drink. Live entertainment and DJs most weekends of the summer. The menu changes seasonally, I really enjoy the variety and the fact that ingredients are sourced locally. Brussel sprout appetizer is incredible, corn-flake crusted chicken tenders are a great late night snack! read more

A wonderful spot for both locals and Basin Harbor guests. The Red Mill has a fantastic staff every season and the menu is always comforting. The wings are a great starter and the lobster roll is tremendous. A wide bar selection with local beers on tap, by the way Jason is a killer bartender. Make sure you make a recommendation! read more

Good food and beer and good service. Went to the bar for apps and had a great atmosphere. I reccomend to famikies and friends! read more

Red Mill Restaurant - American Near Me - Vergennes, Vermont