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    The Fairhaven

    4.6 (193 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    THE FAIRHAVEN ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Fish & Chips
    Mike S.

    Great food. Had the fish&chips and a green salad. The beer battered Alaskan cod was perfect! Light batter, crispy fried, but not burned, and great tasting cod. Rounded off with tasty crispy fries. The apple slaw has just a slight sweetness and goes perfectly with the dish. The green salad light and tasty. Our first time at the Fairhaven but we're gonna

    Outdoor seating area.
    Trista H.

    My girlfriend and I met at Fairhaven for lunch. Free parking can be found in the small parking lot. Credit cards are an accepted form of payment with a $0.50 service fee added to all credit card transactions. Outdoor seating is available. Hopefully, the outdoor seating is nicer during the warmer months since the outdoor seating appeared shabby on the day of my visit. Indoors is small and pleasant. All transactions are placed at the front counter. There is zilch in table service or interaction of any sort. Water is self-serve. To-go boxes are self-serve. The menu is inventive and I appreciate that many of the items can be ordered as a half or full serving. I slurped on a North Sound IPA for $6.50. For my lunch, I chose the Chicken Bahn Mi Sandwich for $14: chicken thigh, crisp carrot, daikon, romaine, bean sprouts, cucumber, radish, shaved jalapeno & sweet ginger soy glaze, on a French roll w/ garlic aioli. The sandwich is served by itself without any type of side. The sandwich was tasty but extremely messy due to the sauce. It's best to eat this entire sandwich in one sitting since my second half became soggy after taking it home. My girlfriend ordered the half Beet & Arugula Salad for $9 + $5 up-charge for the addition of grilled Chicken Breast: endive, pickled beets, farro, marinated feta, house vinaigrette & pumpkin seeds. Overall, Fairhaven serves tasty food at standard prices; however, I am not a fan of having to stand in line every time I want to order additional items. If I lived in the area, Fairhaven would not be in my rotation of dining in. Fairhaven may be better suited for take-out or Door Dash.

    Falafel wrap
    Tani S.

    Really charming spot with such friendly service and a bright interior. We sampled four of their sandwiches and all were superb! We had the chicken sandwich which was a huge portion, with the chicken being moist and perfectly seasoned. I loved the roll on my salmon sandwich and it was fresh and one of the best fish sandwiches that I've had and so pleasant that it was not friend. Our daughter had the falafel wrap--loved how well seasoned it was and so enjoyable.... My husband had the burger and it was fantastic as well. We shared a large fries and onion rings--both were great as well. We wish we lived closer to this spot but to be honest think might head back to try to make this as part of regular dining out rotation despite the one hour drive, we need to think of more excuses to be up in Burlington. Just need to remember they're closed on Sundays!

    Banh Mi Salad. So good!!!
    Lee C.

    First time eating here! Getting into the parking lot is a bit cumbersome but oh well. The staff was very nice and helpful with menu questions. I absolutely loved the Bahn Mi Salad. I opted to add fried tofu as a protein and probably could've eaten 3 of these salads. I will say that it was a little difficult to have a conversation as the noise from the kitchen is pretty loud. All in all it was a great experience and I will be returning for that salad. Cheers.

    Classic BLT
    Maling S.

    It was our first time trying out The Fairhaven and won't be our last. They serve up creative sandwiches & salads with global flavours in such a laid-back surrounds. I love they have indoor and outdoor seating within a cute flower garden. We sat indoors this visit. We tried the Cuban sandwich from the daily specials and the Classic BLT. The sandwiches are sizeable, fresh and delicious! They mean business with the fresh and quality ingredients along with their homemade bread. There is something in their House Brewed Iced Tea that elevated the taste that I must order again when we return soon. The service was fantastic as they are so attentive with guest dining in and also observed how busy they were with pick up orders with their great service with guests picking up orders.

    Curry Chicken Sandwich
    Ivan K.

    Came there with family just before closing. The workers were kind enough to let us eat inside. The chicken strips were perfect and the best we've ever eaten! The salad was super fresh and crispy and loved the vinaigrette dressing. The curry chicken sandwich was strange tasting - it had cashews which was weird and the flavors weren't ok with each other - just didn't taste right. Maybe next time I won't try seasonal sandwiches. Overall, the quality of food was amazing and it was nice to sit inside - we'll definitely be back!

    Morel & Asparagus Crostata
    Edie B.

    Stopped for lunch and tried one of their specials, morel and asparagus crostata. Absolutely devine! I also had a couple cookies and blueberry tart to go. Service was great and I always leave with a wide smile and full tummy! I live far away and whenever I'm in the area I try to eat here as much as possible! Highly recommend!!

    Falafel sandwich wrap
    Margaret C.

    I ate the best sandwich I've ever had in my entire life at The Fairhaven. It was perfection. The right amount of crispness, super fresh veggies, bread made in house, high quality meat and fish. Also the chicken strips were amazing, I've never eaten anything remotely as amazing as those chicken strips. I went there for three days straight. If you're ever in the area, do yourself a favor and go there and try everything on the menu. You won't be disappointed. So flavorful. Thank you for existing!!!

    Jason G.

    Hands-down, our favorite and most visited restaurant in Burlington. The food was delicious, cooked fresh with very friendly service. The cheeseburger is great along with the banh mi and the onion rings.

    Salmon sandwich and grilled cheese sandwich with lots of veggies
    Julia T.

    Nice spot for a post-hike meal coming off of Hwy 20 in Burlington. They serve local, fresh food, including lots of great sandwich options. They had vegetarian and pescatarian options, and we had the salmon sandwich and the grilled cheese sandwich. Both were pretty good, the salmon was well cooked (not too tough or chewy), and the grilled cheese had plenty of veggies so it felt a little healthier than a typical grilled cheese sandwich with just cheese and bread. Would recommend if you're in the area. They had indoor and outdoor seating, and the staff was friendly.

    shiro plum soda
    Renate H.

    Muffuletta: olive & pickled vegetable salad, mortadella, salami, Italian ham, provolone, fresh mozzarella, parmesan cheese, arugula, tomato & pickled pepper relish on a Sicilian style roll (Available vegetarian w/ roasted mushrooms, eggplant, zucchini &taleggio cheese) Large portion (able to split). I suggest not to eat it while driving...kinda messy plus you'll want to take time to sit down and enjoy every mouth watering bite!I'll be back for the vegetarian one! shiro plum soda: refreshingly delicious Order ahead if you're in a rush. If not there's outdoor and indoor seating. Wait time isn't that bad 15-20m (Friday at noon). Friendly service!

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    Don't go to the bathroom and leave your food on the table. They'll throw it out and offer you a cookie instead of the food you ordered.

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    Amazing sandwiches. 10/10 recommend. The staff is so friendly and the ambiance is chill and comfortable.

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    Do you allow dogs in the outside seating?

    Yes, we welcome your friendly leashed dog

    Do you serve alcohol?

    We offer several wines, local beers and ciders as well as mimosas and spritz

    Do they have gluten free bread?

    We make our own gluten-free buns

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