My partner and I went to the Redcan to celebrate our 11th anniversary and were extremely pleased with the food. We got a dozen oysters, the mussels appetizer, and the winter salad. Thanks to our waiter, we were able to save $18 on a second plate of mussels (he told us ahead of time how large the portion must be), which meant we were able to try Redcan's delicious NY style cheesecake. All of the food was superb, atmosphere was nice , and service was super helpful. I would love to come back if I ever found myself in this area of VT again. read more

We were so delighted with our dinner here last night! The hostess, Madison, was lovely and allowed us to chose a table that best suited our needs; and Matthew, our server, balanced attentiveness and privacy perfectly. We always love the oysters, and the Blue Pig salad and Tuna Crudo were delicious as well. My friend adores the clam tin, so she gets that every time! We will be back, and I definitely recommend giving them a try! I already loved them, but when I saw a sign in the window that they're offering Thanksgiving dinner to anyone in need (no questions asked), well, that sold me for sure! read more

Redcan - The Crab Croquettes - Diners Near Me - Hartford, Vermont

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The ambiance was great, the food was fresh and delicious, and the service was excellent throughout the evening. One of the highlights was the tiramisu ...easily one of the best we've ever had! We also had the pleasure of meeting Chef Jason, who was so down-to-earth and wonderful to talk to. We really enjoyed our experience and will definitely be coming back! read more

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Redcan is a swank White River Junction restaurant, oyster bar and speakeasy with excellent food to match. The offerings are understated in concept with all of the surprises in high-quality flavors attributed to the family farm-to-table food production and preparation approach. As an example, the Baked Potato Cake with bacon, sour cream, scallions and onions is delightful. It is everything home tastes like but more delicious and rich. The texture of the potatoes is phenomenal, being originally more firm, not whipped and not over-mashed. Redcan has completely upscaled the dependable and nostalgic baked potato into something that's heartwarming and satiating. The butter board comes with Herbed Butter and Apple Maple Butter with House Focaccia Bread. For the reference of maple butter on the bread board: call it apple chutney, apple jam or apple maple butter. Whatever you call it, I call it fruity and good. I was never a fan of focaccia until i tried the homemade focaccia at Redcan. Our waitress said the same. The bread is still thick and sturdy but more soft with a buttery feel. The wife of the husband-wife owner duo had just made the focaccia we were eating that morning. It was so good that we ordered 2 more slices. They were maybe only $3-&4. The burrata cheese special was creamy and lovely. We got ours' with the pesto spread on the side and added olive oil. The pesto had basil in it and was intensely layered in flavors. Loved it but our own olive oil with their sweet and flavorful balsamic drizzle was more what I was liking. The tiny, halved cherry tomatoes were sweet and lovely. Obviously fresh and home-grown on the farm, I loved that they were served halved. This makes a difference in the taste and mouth feel vs. gnoshing on whole tomatoes, no matter how small. A must try for any corn-lover: the Mexican street corn dish. It's not too heavy and very flavorful. This warmed corn dish is like no Mexican street corn I've ever tasted because the heavy/mayonnaisey component isn't there. It's just more crema and very little chili powder is present. The family removes the corn kernels from the stock before cooking them. This approach results in creamy and sweet flavors that are not overly-sugary. The Ginger Soy Tuna Ceviche is made with Ginger Soy Dressing, Kewpie Mayo, Granny Smith Apples, Burnt Onions and Scallions. We didn't try it but I hear it is their most popular small plate. I got a close-up look at it being prepared and could smell how fresh it was. I'm sure that I would have loved it. A staff person said the tiramisu was the best she's ever tasted. I found it too intensely dark chocolate powder tasting, flat and not fluffy and creamy. But i very much enjoyed her enthusiasm for a dish at the establishment she worked at. Redcan is not open on Sundays or Mondays and you definitely need a dinner reservation to eat here since it gets so busy. It is only open during dinner hours, fyi. I'll never understand why no restaurants serve dinner on Sunday evenings in White River Junction. I've been told it's the way of a sleepy mountain town. When we arrived in the town on a Friday evening, I was planning to eat somewhere else and presumed there would be no possible way to dine there without reservations. But we were able to actually dine on the patio, so this was a nice surprise. The staff were also able to talk with me while they were very busy and while I reviewed the food with filming and getting interviews on such a busy night. I did not expect this! Again, I never planned on getting a table here and was surprised. It was kind of them to work with me even though at times they were maxed. The view from the patio in the evening is quaint. Outside patio dining is made charming with lush plants and flowers and white garden lights. No heat lamps or bug spray, however, so if your dining there when it's not winter, try to eat outside as early as possible before it gets cold and/or mosquito-swamped. I was bit by one and that's when we went inside to the bar area to have dessert. Before or after dinner enjoy a cocktail, whiskey or mocktail at the speakeasy. We were surprised to find a rotating beer served from a hand-pulled beer cask! I've only ever seen a beer pull at The Alchemist in Stowe or at Salt Hill Pub in Lebanon. I don't know if it's easy to find beer served this way in the Upper Valley, otherwise. We didn't try the large plates on this visit and my review may have been less interesting with just one or two flavor experiences vs. the wide variety of refined appetizers and side dishes we enjoyed. read more

Second visit--and long overdue! Redcan is one of those rare spots that somehow feels like a hidden gem and a destination restaurant all at once. From the moment you walk in, you can tell this place is something special. The vibe is warm, unpretentious, and true to the character of the White River Junction. But the real magic starts when the food hits the table. The small plates are dialed in--thoughtfully crafted, beautifully plated, and absolutely packed with flavor. Nearly every item on the menu passed our lips, and not a single bite disappointed. It's clear Chef Jason pours his heart into every dish. You don't just taste it--you feel it. Craft cocktails? Nailed it. And for the beer lovers, they carry Hill Farmstead--arguably the unicorn of Vermont beers. That alone is worth the drive. Redcan is a culinary experience rooted in local authenticity, but with the creativity and polish of a big-city spot. Chef Jason, thank you for making this more than just a meal--it's a memory. Can't wait for the next visit. read more

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Excellent oysters, great small dishes and fantastic service! Haven't even tried main courses after two visits!

From the Staff to the menu selections, everything is fantastic! We recently went there for Valentines Pre fix and it was outstanding! From icy cold oysters to BLT foie gras to sea bass to creme brulee! A delight in every mouthful. This is a special place in the Upper valley read more

I arrived later on a Wednesday evening and easily sat down at the bar. The ambiance is speakeasy meets industrial. It's very inviting with wide windows from the outside looking in, the lighting and vibe beckoning one to come in in juxtaposition to the rest of the street being dark. The cocktails here are a big highlight. The bartender is passionate about the drinks and takes pride in shaking the cocktail properly. The staff are professional and courteous, and treat not only patrons but also each other with respect. The bartender was a bit backed up in the beginning, but a manager came by to ask how he could help and immediately jumped in. I ordered the winter negroni, which had a nice chili infused kick that was warming but by no means overbearing, and well balanced with the sweetness of the vermouth. For appetizer, I ordered the tuna ceviche. The tuna had a beautiful spicy kick, with the creaminess of a cheese, and homemade spiced chips. The tuna was a high quality cut and very fresh. This tasted amazing with the winter negroni. For dinner, I swooned over the sesame ginger cod. Now, I don't know about you, but whenever I see sesame ginger anything, I immediately picture something overdoused in soy sauce with an overdone glaze. This was the antithesis of that. The cod was perfectly cooked, served over sticky rice and a beautiful coconut milk based sauce, perfectly cooked bok choy, tomatillos, and mushrooms. I could have just drank that sauce. It paired well with a gruner wine. 5* on service, ambiance and food. Redcan has been only open 8 months. If you haven't tried it, I highly recommend it. It's outstanding! read more

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We sat at the bar and ordered the Summer Salad and the Halibut special! Both were Absolutely Delicious! Our bartender Patty was attentive and prompt! Great little place our friends found!! Bonus- the Speakeasy was a nice surprise! Bartender Ben is our New Super Hero! We will be back next time we are in the area! read more

Redcan - Diners Near Me - Hartford, Vermont

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What a wonderful meal we had -- and such special service from Eddie. We enjoyed several small plates including the hamachi crudo and tuna tartar. We could not have asked for a more delicious meal or better service. Thank you to the Redcan team! read more

Technically, 3.5 stars. Don't get me wrong, flavors overall are good but portions are small and overpriced. We had a party of 6. One friend ordered a crafted cocktail, margarita. The cocktails are very small pours for $16. The margarita was so tart it was off putting. My friend, kindly, told the waitress. The bartender came over and asked if he could "fix" the drink by making it sweeter. She said she would prefer to switch it out for something else. He basically told us whether we like it or not we will have to pay for it and to true form he did charge us for a beverage not palatable. Instead of cocktail shaming us, he should take some more classes in mixology. The dirty martini was just ok so my recommendation is stick to a glass of wine or beer so you know what you're getting. It perturbs me as we spent over $400 and they nickle and dimed us over a 4 oz cocktail made mostly of straight up lime juice. Appetizer portions are barely shareable by two unless you get the boa buns, which comes with two. We had the calamari, mussels, buns, and tuna ceviche. No entrees for us but they serve a la carte. Pick a dish and pay for a side. They have a prefixe portion for $70 that includes, app, salad, entree, and dessert. We had 2 dozen oysters that were very good and priced at $3.75 each. Dessert was basically a chocolate pudding that I could have purchased at the hospital cafeteria and an apple crisp. Dessert portions also pretty small so convenient for one and maybe shareable. read more

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We sat at the Oyster Bar to celebrate our anniversary. All of the staff was outstanding and had excellent knowledge of the menu and great recommendations. The oysters were amazing! We also had tuna ceviche, lobster salad, chicken & biscuit. The dessert was fantastic! We also had a drink in their speakeasy. Super cool! read more

Redcan - Oyster Bar - Diners Near Me - Hartford, Vermont

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I have heard good things about this restaurant, so was looking forward to spending a night there. We began our evening in the Speakeasy for pre-dinner drinks. The ambience was charming, but my first disappointment came when my Aperol Spritz tasted like it was made with lemon juice rather than orange juice. I cannot comment on the taste of the food because I never had the opportunity to eat there. We had a dinner reservation for 8 pm, but we were told several times that our table was not yet ready. An attempt was made to get information from the owner, but we were told that she had had left to take care of her dog. Really, on a busy Saturday night! We weren't sure at that point who was in charge! Now I can speak about service. At no time was an effort made to provide our party of seven with alternative seating. Finally, at 8:40 pm, after being told by the bartender that our table still had people sitting there, three of us decided to leave. As we exited the restaurant, we witnessed several empty, cleared tables. I have never been treated this shabbily by a supposedly high-end restaurant. Needless to say, we will not be returning to this establishment. I would like to suggest to the owners that they remove the following statement from there website, since they had no intention of carrying through on it: "Your dining reservation has a SET TIME DURATION. Please be respectful and courteous of your dining experience as there are OTHER RESERVATIONS following yours. It is not ideal when we must remind Patrons of this situation. We know you'd hate to be the one waiting for a table, while others aren't respectful of theirs. Thank you." Don't say you haven't been warned! read more

Overpriced, underwhelmed. Hamachi crudo had no flavor, lobster salad was a lobsterless mayonnaise bomb, and the summer garganelli was served in a tight soup bowl separating the gummy and uniform (not house-made) pasta from the more flavorful tomato and caper sauce at the bowl's bottom. $400+ worth of disappointment. We won't be back. read more

Terrific new joint! Clam & bacon tin was a great take on a paté, oysters were as succulent as any I've had on the Cape. Thai chicken and pork dishes were flawless as were the sides. A terrific beer selection (with 3 from Hill Farmstead!) but because of the theme of the place we went with their take on a couple classic cocktails. (Yes, you can get a perfect martini; not one of those flavored ones with vodka though I imagine those would be done well, too.) Come here for "pregame; the hidden speakeasy room was wicked cozy. read more

Everything about our experience was perfect. Ambiance, staff, cocktails and food. I should have taken more pictures of our dishes the corn chowder was perfect. Crab cake was perfectly cooked and seasoned with a delicious sauce. The spicy beef salad delivered! read more

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The service was fine. Overall ambiance feels a little over engineered. It's supposed to be a speakeasy but both the "secret" room and main dining area feel corporate. Food was good and one large plate was more than enough for each person. Not sure why they tried to sell us on more. Keep in mind the meats aren't served with a side unless it's clearly stated. Too expensive for serving size read more

Overpriced . Appetizers were tasty. Drinks way overpriced. Fun for high spenders.

Went to Redcan for my husband's birthday and it didn't disappoint. Everything was wonderful, from the service to the food. We sat at the oyster bar and the person there was friendly and respectful. The food was creative and yummy! The decor was great too. We will be back! read more

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Everything would have been better had we not been rushed and told to eat in one hour and a half , when we arrived on time for our 6:15 reservation and found the restaurant was half empty by the time we left!! There was noone waiting for our table. The waitress was unable to explain why, kept asking us to order and then the order took 20 minutes to arrive? ? I did hear you made a fantastic dinner for our homeless and less fortunate folks at the Listen Center, Thank you. Therefore i will return at some point. read more

An amazing night out experience! The UV needed a place like this - been there several times already and will not miss a chance to go back!

$85.00 for dinner? this ain't nyc! the lobster salad had this unknown white blob in it! but the mixed drinks were good

Friends told me this was a remarkable restaurant. We went last night and I can't exaggerate what an amazing experience this was. Everything we ordered was Michelin star level. From raw oysters to fois gras to crab cakes. This is just an exceptional place. read more

Service was great. Ambiance had a good vibe. Food was delicious. This is a new restaurant to me and is worth the cost.

We had a wonderful dinner at Redcan. The service is top notch, the drinks were tasty and the food was excellent. Not to mention the warm welcoming atmosphere!! We tried a variety of dishes including the oysters - which we ended up ordering more of because they were so tasty, as well as other small dishes, everything was perfect! Jason and Leslie are rocking it! Nice work! My wife and I are looking forward to our next visit!! You must try this place! read more

Gotta say....i kept my expectations low. For some reason, I did not anticipate a great dining experience. My expectations were SHATTERED! I can't say enough about the food, service, and atmosphere. I won't give away their secret "add-on" in the back, but it totally adds to the charm of the place. We started with the butter board, moved on to the bao buns, corn chowder, spicy beef salad, and confit fingerling potatoes, and ending with crème brûlée. There is no reason to describe each item, as they were all complete flavor bombs, pleasantly surprising us over and over. Short and sweet? GO! read more

Two of us dined at Redcan for the first time this evening. We found the menu of small plates to be varied and every plate was delicious and beautifully presented. The attentive owner greeted and seated us and checked in on us throughout the meal. Our server was just as attentive, cheerful, knowledgeable, and upbeat. She recommended ordering three or four small plates per person. We opted to start with one plate each and kept a menu at the table to order more food as we progressed through the meal. We would recommend that plan to other diners. The food came out of the kitchen efficiently and this allowed us to order just the right amount of food and to save room for the awesome desserts! And be sure to check out the secret door to the speakeasy bar! This restaurant is an awesome concept and a welcome addition to White River Junction! We look forward to returning to try some of the other intriguing menu items. read more