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    Ruthcliffe Restaurant

    4.1 (18 reviews)
    Ultra High-EndItalian, Seafood, Breakfast & Brunch
    Open • Open 24 hours

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    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Brownie Sundae

    Food was outstanding. Service was quick and the wait staff was very nice. Some of the best food I've ever had in Vermont. Would price was fitting but worth every penny. Seating was very nice. Seating on a deck outside with a view of North Hero Island. Would recommend to anyone who wants fresh food that is cooked and served to perfection. Brownie sundae was good too

    Spinach egg drop soup (GF)
    Maria S.

    A hidden gem tucked away at the end of a side road in Isle LaMotte, VT, Ruthcliffe Lodge is a great place to enjoy a fine dinner. It's also a charming, quiet place to spend a few nights - or more - away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Hosts Mark and Kathy Infante will take excellent care of you, whether you're staying at the Lodge or simply enjoying a meal in their restaurant. Chef Mark prepares delicious, in-season Italian-American fare, and each entree is served with the soup of the day, a lovely green salad, fresh bread, and complimentary sides. Dessert is extra, but definitely worth it. Kathy makes a decadent flour-less chocolate cake as well as a delectable raspberry pie. Food allergies? No problem. As someone with a gluten allergy, I can attest they went the extra mile for me, even offering an alternative soup that I could eat. (I got to have a spinach egg drop soup, while the rest of our party enjoyed cream of broccoli.) The salad is served family style, with fresh greens, red onions, radishes and cucumbers topped with Mark's homemade Italian vinaigrette. For entrees, I enjoyed the Sicilian cod, sans crouton, while my husband opted for the evening's special -- a grilled rack of lamb served with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans. Other dishes receiving rave reviews include the Parmesan-encrusted halibut and the baked scallops. You really can't go wrong; order whatever looks good to you. I doubt you'll be disappointed. Service is top-notch, and the kitchen runs efficiently. Debbie took excellent care of our table, and expertly assisted us in navigating the menu options. Besides the food, one of the best things about Ruthcliffe is the location. Stunning views of Lake Champlain greet diners from both the inside dining room and the spacious front porch. After dinner, stroll down to the dock for a closer view.

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    Maureen B.

    Went here for our 25th anniversary. Absolutely wonderful experience. The view was amazing and we even saw rainbows over the mountain. I had the Lobster Ravioli and my husband had the Lamb. Perfection! The staff sang to us and the owners chatted. Our first time there but totally not the last! Thank you for making our night special!

    Strawberry rhubarb parfait was phenomenal.

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    Friendly staff, great food, peaceful & relaxing atmosphere. Nice experience in any weather condition.

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    Never leave here disappointed. The food is wonderful, the view is gorgeous and the service is always on point!

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    Location location location! Accompanied by very nice food and lovely staff. Reservations and a sat nav recommended to get here.

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    Do not waste your money here…read more This place tries to give the air of high-end excellence and quality food execution, but it is a complete facade masking terrible food, what seems to be poor kitchen standards, and apparently unyielding and greedy management. There are justifiably blatant ethical and principle issues with how this establishment is run. Last night went downhill early on when a friend ordered a drink that had an awful presentation that the waiter unprompted acknowledged and apologized for how bad it looked. It tasted as bad as it looked. My friend tried to suffer through drinking it anyway, but it was just that bad. Even when we asked for a replacement drink of a different kind and mentioned that the original should not be charged given the circumstances, management ultimately refused to comp the botched drink, hiding behind a rigid no-refund policy. This is frankly absurd and not in line with the standard operations of an establishment, especially one facing poor customer satisfaction. Things got dangerously worse for another friend who ordered a dish containing what seemed to be imitation lobster. It tasted funny and had a weird, overly chewy texture from the first bite. There are serious concerns here regarding deliberate ingredient sourcing decisions and cutting corners on quality. Whatever contributed to the glaring food handling and sourcing issues of that meal ultimately made my friend severely ill to the point that he was throwing up later that night. The rest of the food was just as bad. I ordered the chicken parm, and it blows my mind how a kitchen can completely miss the mark on such a classic dish. It was honestly devoid of flavor, and I had to request salt, pepper, and pepper flakes just to give the dish some semblance of taste. To top it off, no pun intended, the parmesan sprinkled on top wasn't even real cheese, as it closely resembled the cheap Kraft grated parm from a plastic bottle. When you combine questionable sourcing and preparation issues that seemed to cause actual physical illness, a kitchen that fails at basic dishes, and an owner whose strict policy is apparently to nickel-and-dime customers instead of making things right, it speaks volumes. Management clearly prioritizes pure profit over basic hospitality and customer health. Save yourself the trouble and go somewhere else. Anthony's prices itself and portrays an upscale experience with stellar food quality. However, it is quite the opposite. I've had better quality and taste at Applebee's, which is horrible. I expected what they present.

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