Ownership changed 10 months ago. My wife and I hadn't been there for quite a while based on my previous 2 star review. But we decided to give it another chance last night. OMG what a pleasant surprise. They have significantly upgraded the interior. It is so welcoming and relaxing now. The menu has changed. They have such a nice variety of starters that can easily be shared. The mains are numerous. Plus they had 5 specials. Yes, 5 additional offerings to choose from. Quantity and quality of the food is impressive. The price points for all the menu items were very reasonable. I made a point of commenting to the two people tending the hostess table. My point was to compliment them on how impressed my wife and I were with the positive changes. Pam, the owner, was very interested in hearing the positives and any areas for improvement. If you haven't been there in a while, you need to go again for a pleasant evening. My wife and I will definitely return!!! read more

On our recent spring break journey out east from Indiana we were driving through Vermont and we randomly stumbled across this place. The food is SO good. The staff is very friendly and took great care of us. The location on the water made for a beautiful, serene, peaceful lunch. Would define go here again. read more

An amazing lunch and view, great clam chowder and delicious fish sandwich. Wonderful waitress Megan!

Asked the waiter if there was Shrimp in the clam chowder. I have an allergy. He came back saying just assume yes. I ask can you ask the chef please? He said they were too busy-- it was not a busy time or full, contrary to the response below. I spoke to the manager who came out and said there IS shellfish in the stock. Well no kidding. I am not allergic to clams. Only shrimp. They refused to get a proper answer and rather have us leave. She said they didn't want to bother the cooks because they were having trouble with them. The menu is very limited. Don't bother if you have any allergies and need any real answers. Horrible. No excuse. Response should have been- so sorry, not a defensive stance. read more

Despite The Marina only having a 3.5-star rating on Yelp, I came in with high hopes based on several glowing 5-star reviews. Unfortunately, it didn't live up to those expectations--not just for me, but for the four others in my party as well. Let's start on a positive note: the outdoor seating by the river was lovely. It created a calm, relaxing dinner vibe, and the restaurant even provided blankets as the night air cooled, which was a thoughtful touch. For appetizers, we ordered the feta buffalo dip, clam strips, and New England clam chowder. The clam strips were pretty standard--nothing special--but the chowder was quite good. The feta dip, surprisingly, was a hit. It came with chickpeas, which I'm usually not a fan of, but it was absolutely delicious. I could've eaten the whole plate myself. That said, one of the biggest issues of the night was the very long wait for our food. From the time we ordered to the time entrees arrived, it took far longer than what would be considered reasonable--even with the restaurant being moderately busy. It definitely added to the overall frustration of the experience. Now to the entrées: * My wife had the salmon. She said it was cooked well but lacked seasoning. The accompanying carrots were plain--just steamed, with no salt or flavoring at all. * One of our friends ordered the steak tips after seeing them at nearby tables (they looked great), but his came out over-charred. He said the flavor underneath was good, but the burnt exterior ruined it. * Two of us, including myself, ordered the Osso Buco with creamy polenta. The polenta was thicker than expected--more like mashed potatoes--but the flavor was good. I thought it was just okay overall, though my friend really enjoyed it. The meat was well-seasoned and tender... until we both got about halfway in and discovered the centers of our braised shanks were frozen. Not cold--frozen. To her credit, our waitress handled it professionally. She comped both dishes and even told us, to our surprise, that it was the second time this had happened that night--which seriously raises concerns about what's going on in the kitchen. Needless to say, we left disappointed. The setting was beautiful, and a few bites stood out, but the long wait times, inconsistent food quality, and major kitchen errors make it unlikely that any of us will be returning. read more

The Marina - Braised Oso Buco, fantastic flavor, frozen in the middle, as far as the carrots go bland, bland land not an ounce of seasoning :( - American Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

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We split the Father's Day special: prime rib was perfectly done, and the asparagus was perfect. We had carrot cake for dessert. Our waitress was excellent. We ate outside on the patio overlooking the river read more

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Beautiful spot on the water with an expansive view of the river. It wasn't warm enough for the patio yet but I would come back for that. Lots of natural light, rustic canoe elements and hanging plants create a cozy but not overly cluttered aesthetic. The menu had pub favorites as well as some lighter options. Good value for the portion size. Staff was very friendly and service quick. read more

Another great dinner. We usually come once a month and they have a new menu now I had the beat burger with onion rings he had the pulled pork sandwich with french fries! Both were delicious and we took home half! We had the maple glazed brussels sprouts with no bacon ... it was delicious! read more

The Marina - Beet burger with onion rings - American Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

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I had dinner with my wife on a weekday. There were various specials to choose from in addition to all beers on tap priced at 6 dollars. We started off with the calamari appetizer which was a good size portion with large juicy pieces. This was served with a rich tangy red dipping sauce. It was an awesome dish and I could have ordered another. My wife simply had the wings and onion rings. The chicken wings were very meaty and flavored well without being too spicy. The Onion rings were perfect, not like the lousy frozen ones some restaurants serve. I had the maple salmon whish was superb. The fish was perfectly prepared with a nice maple glaze that added to taste of the salmon. I also had the fresh mashed potatoes and vegetables...my plate was wiped clean. Service was exceptional we did not have to wait for water or anything we needed, the atmosphere is as nice as it gets in the area. The servings were plentiful and most of all quality was top notch. The overall price was very reasonable for such a fine meal. We definitely will make the Marina a top choice for dinner together or to share the experience with others especially on special occasions. read more

Absolutely amazing!! I got the lobster roll special and espresso martini, so yum! Thank you to Olivia for being the most attentive and kind server! Can't wait to travel back from California! read more

This warm and delicious lunch was the perfect compliment to the beautiful, crisp, fall VT day! She was our sever and she was very sweet and provided efficient service. We started with the mussels, which came with crusty bread in a wonderful white wine sauce. TIP! Order an extra bit of bread, you'll want it to sop up the delicious broth. My husband had the VT burger with fries and I had the Moroccan Stew! The burger was delicious but the complexity of the stews flavor profile makes me want to hurry up and enjoy the leftovers! It is a bit on the sweet side of savory so take that into consideration. Overall a wonderful time! We will be back. read more

The Marina - Moroccan stew - American Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

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I don't usually write reviews (as a Life long restaurant employee chef-GM) But Today I witnessed something Outstanding!!! Our Server Liz was unbelievable. Not only Was she AWESOME table side, knew the Menu inside and out. Made perfect recommendations for my wife and I. But, that is not the only reason for this review. We were sitting near a server station, and as the bus tubs got filled up by all the servers on the patio. ONLY LIZ carried the full bus Tubs back to the kitchen. SHE CARES !!! I can train anyone to be a Server, bartender, cook or Host/Hostess But I CANNOT train anyone to Care and Liz Does!!! Thank you for making an early Dinner EXTREMELY MEMORABLE!! Chester read more

The food was very delicious. The steak tips had a hint of maple . The service was excellent. Even though they were busy . The Ambiance was absolutely stunning. The dinning room was amazing. The view of the river and other natural beauty. read more

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Loved the ambiance outside at night, the pesto raviolini were AMAZING and huge portion! Our friends enjoyed their dishes as well. Will definitely come back if we are in the area! read more

Go to the Marina alone or with a celebrating group. It is a great place anytime and everytime to dine while enjoying the view of the West River. The patios are heated when the temperature drops but you still want to be outside. I'm a long time local. The Marina is a "go to place." Friends from afar always want to have at least one meal at the Marina Judith S. read more

Haven't been to The Marina in a while. Used to be a great brunch location on the weekend. Sadly no brunch anymore. Had dinner other night precipitated by a coupon for $50 purchased for $25. Feel like Moroccan stew was just OK. Fish n chips pretty good. Shrimp basket acceptable. Unfortunately food takes 3rd to 2nd place vibe of the restaurant and bar and 1st place the setting overlooking the Retreat Meadows. read more

This place is fabulous. The interior of the restaurant is bright and beautiful with charming decor. They also have lots of outside seating, which is of course where you want to be because you're right on the water. The cocktails were wonderful, particularly the lovely purple Bee's Knees. They also have equally delicious mocktails for non-drinkers. The food is fresh and flavorful. I had the Twin Shrimp Burgers and secretly wished it was quadruplets because they were so good. I love that they have specials, which on the day we went was a Buffalo Chicken Wrap. The special was delicious as well, with a nicely grilled tortilla and no shortage of spicy sauce. Desserts were huge, we ordered tiramisu and an ice cream sandwich. They had a couple different combos of ice cream and cookie which was awesome. We went with cookies and cream and it did not disappoint. Only thing I would say is the parking there is a bit of a mess, and I could see how this could be a problem on really busy days. Food could have come out a tiny bit faster as well. I was on my second drink before the food arrived, but those little things won't stop me from returning. Love it! read more

Amazing!!!!!!!!! Service, atmosphere and food so yummy. I watched the plates as they went by. Now this place has it going on. The server we had was lovely. My dear friend came out Harrison to greet me. I was so happy to have gone out to eat and can't wait to go back!!! Well done Chef and Team!!! read more

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We came to Vemont to complete our fifty state excursion and decided to have lunch at this lovely restaurant on Easter Sunday. There was no wait at 11:30 am so we got a nice table overlooking the water. Our server quickly came over and took our drink and food orders. They had a special menu for Easter. It included prime rib, maple glazed ham, baked haddock and crab stuffed shrimp. I opted for the maple glazed ham with garlic mashed potatoes and corn. My husband had the baked haddock, garlic mashed potatoes and green beans. Both meals were delicious and plentiful. We were too full for dessert, but I'm sure they were also good. The restaurant has plenty of both indoor and outdoor seating and is decorated with big colorful artwork. An overall very pleasant atmosphere. read more

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We stopped here while passing through to Thanksgiving destination. We sat at high top near the windows in the bar area. Beautiful fall view of the water. We started with braised ribs and shared a seafood pie with salad. Delicious! Our waiter, Christian, was awesome! read more

We stopped for lunch and the service was prompt and friendly. The burgers were cooked right and generous. The turkey sandwich was huge. It was lovely to look at the river. read more

First time to eat at this great riverside restaurant. The setting is beautiful and the building adds the ambiance. The food was delicious, many appealing choices on the menu. I had the muscles which was a huge serving, plenty for a main course. The sauce was the best I've ever had. The waitress was friendly and did an excellent job. read more

One of our favorites in Brattleboro. Good food, nice people, great outdoor space with view of the river.

First the good. Always clean with one of the best water views around. Good selection of draft ipas. We were there in April and this was our second visit since the new owners took over. My wife misses the veg burger but she enjoyed her grilled veg sandwich. The french fries were over-cooked, hard and tough to chew. I miss the old fish and chips that were served here. This was the second and last time that I will be ordering the new version. It was over-fried, dry and not worth the high $27 for haddock and the portion. The photo image posted by the Marina of their fish and chips is not what I received. It was 4 divided portions in a basket. Sweet potato fries were decent. I order fish and chips whenever I go out. I don't make it at home. This one is on the top five of my list for disappointing and pricey. We will probably return this fall but reconsider the menu. We will go for the view, the beer and who knows what we will be ordering. read more

The hostess Kate warmly welcomed us and showed us to our table upstairs where the view was amazing. Server Maddie was friendly and attentive and gave great suggestions for our meal. The food was extraordinary. Don't miss out on this great dining experience! read more

The hostess Kate is amazing as always. We loved sitting at the bar and enjoying the view and talking to the very friendly bartenders. Food was also great. read more

We visited the newly re-opened Marina last night, March 7, 2025. We were regular customers at the former Marina restaurant but had been disappointed to see the quality of the food deteriorate so badly in the last couple years. We were really looking forward to the re-opening under new management in the hope that both the food and the menu would improve. We were very disappointed to find both menu and food worse than ever - and much more expensive. The wine choices were meagre and the one we chose was awful, very disappointing at $10.00 a glass. Likewise, the food choices left much to be desired. The tacos were some sort of soft tacos in what was more like a poor quality roll than a taco. The filling of mushrooms and cold slaw was peculiar to say the least. But worst of all were the fried clams: some sort of previously frozen mixture which obviously no clam had ever visited. No seafood taste at all. All of us are new Englanders and have lived part of our lives on the coast. We know what a fried clam, a local delicacy for us, is supposed to taste like. These fried dough things were not it! But finally we ordered dessert and coffee. After all, what could the Marina do to coffee and a simple dessert? When the waiter came over with the coffee, we couldn't believe it. A half cup of coffee in a big, heavy, cold cup. The coffee itself was atrocious, lukewarm and bitter! Probably the worst cup of coffee we had ever had. The dessert was good, the best dish of the evening. The only problem was that the portion was so tiny that it was too small for one person, let alone two. We had always shared dessert at the former Marina. In the new incarnation It had shrunk surprisingly and cost more. We can't believe that you cannot serve better food and still make a profit. My friends who have tried the newly opened Marina are saying they will never go back. But formerly, even with the so so food, the view and the dedicated wait staff brought us back. Now, if the food (which is much worse that so so ) and drink don't improve, even the lovely view and the kindly waiters won't be enough - unless you let us bring our own wine and food and simply pay you, say, $20.00 for the view. I really hope that you can improve things at what used to be one of our favorite dining places. And we wish you the best in your efforts to do better. We will keep checking with our friends in the hope that we can come back eventually. In the meantime, we are sorry to have to give you such a poor review. It is not malice that prompted my email but disappointment and the hope that you can do better. Sincerely, Pat LePage read more

We were visiting nearby and wanted to stop here for lunch. The restaurant is rather large with several areas to dine at. They have a full bar area with several high tops to dine at, and at least 3 different dining areas. We were lucky enough to get a table with a water view. For starters, I had the lobster bisque which tasted really good but personally I like my bisque more on the thicker side and this one was not so, in addition I also found it lacking in lobster. My girlfriend had the spinach, artichoke dip and she definitely enjoyed it. For our lunch I had the Moroccan stew which was a vegetarian dish made up of butternut squash, peppers, onions, garlic, chickpea and corn. My girlfriend had the spinach and artichoke dip served with chips. She enjoyed the dip, it was tasty. She had the fish and chips which seemed to be made fresh. They tasted so good. For dessert we had the peach and berry pie which was really good, not overly sweet. read more

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A gem where the West River meets the Connecticut River in Brattleboro. The menu is terrific and the food is prepared deliciously and with style. I've mostly sampled The Marina's outstanding chowders and sandwiches as I make it a lunch stop on my drive to the northern Vt. The service is excellent, the place is clean and it has great views from indoor or outdoor seating. read more

Still missing the mark. Luke warm curry with a random French fry AND a random noodle in the rice dish I had.

We had a fantastic time at this restaurant! The food was great, the views amazing, and the service was also good! Our waitress Sue was personable and attentive, and she gave us good suggestions on what to do while we were in town! I got the Marina Mac n Cheese which was so good, and the cheese is made locally. You can even see the place the cheese was made across the river, talk about fresh! My fiancé added pulled pork to his Mac n Cheese and was also very happy with his meal. If you are in town, I highly recommend stopping in, you won't regret it! read more

The Marina - Marina Mac n Cheese - American Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

Great atmosphere and service. However, our food wasn't what we had hoped or expected. No complaints on the Marina Garden Salad, but the salmon was previously frozen and wasn't seasoned with much at all. The potatoes and carrots were just ok. The Braised Short Rib was not good at all!!! We will go back, but only sit at the bar and have a cocktail. read more

Good food, lovely views, pleasant staff, and easy on/off I-91. I will definitely be returning! read more

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The Marina is an eclectic, vibrant & spacious restaurant! My husband & I were looking for somewhere for lunch for our 1st day of our honeymoon & stumbled across The Marina using the Yelp app. We are so glad that we did! The menu is limited, but the portions are large. For example, the Shrimp Basket is part of the "Soups & Starters" though it could be a meal! It comes with crispy fried shrimp & tasty French fries. My husband had the Beef & Beans Chili, which he said was one of the best ones he has ever had! It was loaded with large chunks of beef & brought a decent amount of heat. I had the Lobster Bisque, which I found to be smooth & buttery! Note that it doesn't have any chunks of lobster. The service was prompt; they weren't all that busy, but the gentleman that also works the bar was attentive & super friendly! They offer a selection of beer on tap, wine & cocktails. I had the "Tickle My Fancy" which I will start making at home with its simple ingredients. We had a 2-top high table right by the large windows facing the Connecticut River. It was such a beautiful view to enjoy with lunch! read more

Food is usually good. Great view of the river. The staff is touch and go, we've had fantastic service and terrible service here.

New ownership. Waited 40 minutes for our food to arrive. When it did, the fries were edible, the coleslaw was not and the brisket was bland. I used to love this place. Don't waste your time and money here. Sue, the waitress however, was excellent. read more

What are cute place to have a wonderful lunch at a beautiful setting. As we left the restaurant, we saw an apartment building next to restaurant - I said to my wife, "if I lived in that building, I think I'd be eating at the Marina everyday!" On the day of our visit, we started by taking some pictures right at the waterfront edge - we got some beautiful photos, and even saw a few people out kayaking on the water. Once we sat down, our waiter Adam quickly approached and offered drinks and a few specials for the holiday. We had the ham and haddock entrees, both of which were tasty and accompanied by vegetables and mashed potatoes. The entire meal including drinks, tip and tax still averaged less than $30 per person which is a value for all that was delivered. This restaurant is about a mile from the downtown Brattleboro area, but well worth a small trip for a beautiful view, great service, and wonderful food. read more

This is a popular restaurant on the Connecticut River in Brattleboro, Vermont. You can get great seating outdoors or indoors with fantastic views of the river and sunsets. There is a small marina adjacent the the restaurant where you can watch the boats. The menu is diverse specializing in seafood with halibut a featured fish. The prices are mid range with sandwiches starting in the $14 range and fish meal in the $22-higher range. We brought my aunt here for her birthday. They feature a number of drink specials which are delicious. I had the broiled scallops with green beans and broiled potatoes. My scallops were absolutely delicious with a lemony garlic broth. My husband had the fish and chips. The fried halibut was enormous. The food is excellent. The service was a bit disappointing. Our server was friendly enough but forgot to put in our appetizer order. After we asked he brought it out with our meal but comped us for it so I can't complain too much. He failed to check on us and we waited for things way too long. They seemed understaffed for the Thursday night crowd. I'd go back. The food and the view are special that you shouldn't miss. read more

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Drinks were good, food not so good staff was good, and great view from the deck. Not really dinner destination but for drink it's fine

Dropped by for a quick bite as we were going through town. Good food, good prices, good service. I enjoyed my VT cheddar burger and my husband the fish and chips. Both indoor and outdoor seating. read more

The Marina - Fish and chips - American Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

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