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Vermont, United States Food Guide: 10 Bar food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Essex
Best Bar restaurants nearby. Discover the best Bar food in Essex. View Menus, Photos and Reviews for Bar restaurants near you.. Essex is the second most populous town in the U.S. state of Vermont and the second most populous incorporated area in Chittenden County, Vermont and the whole state of Vermont with the first being Burlington, Vermont at 42,452 according to a 2015 U.S. census estimate. Essex has an estimated population of 21,199 in 2016. The village of Essex Junction is located within the town, and that village is home to the state of Vermont's busiest Amtrak station and largest private employer, GlobalFoundries. Vermont Route 289 crosses the town from east to west.
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10. Jericho Cafe and Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 207 reviews
Reviewed By Vermont68
The service was very good. Prompt attention upon arrival and almost immediate response by server once we were seated.Friendly staff, too. Very nice menu selections. Broad local VT craft beers choices. Our food was prepared very well. Baked New England style haddock for me, with fresh green beans and mashed potatoes. The haddock was prepared very nicely in a wine sauce. If there is a negative it is the speed of the service. Our food came out very quickly after our drinks were delivered. I had taken a couple of sips for example. I prefer not to drink beer with the meal, but before as a relaxation method. Because of the fast delivery time, the restaurant lost out on a two drink order form us.
9. McGillicuddy's
Overall Ratings
3 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By FJDriver
Enjoyed a wonderful meal with a good friend during the NFL Divisional Playoff games. Our aim was to eat, but forgot the Patriots were playing the Chargers. The place was packed with juiced up fans! Despite the focus, we had a wonderful meal served by a friendly and efficient waitress. This is the third of four McGillicuddy's pubs we've sampled. It's becoming one of our go-to places to enjoy food and ale. Go here, because you will not be disappointed.
8. Essex Grill
Overall Ratings
3 based on 43 reviews
Reviewed By Tony9876
Sadly, this was about the worst Reuben sandwich I have ever had. The bread was not quite right, the corned beef was not quite right. The sauerkraut seemed to be missing. The accompanying fries were okay and plentiful, but combined with what appeared to be a generally filthy looking restaurant, I will not be back.
7. Railroad & Main
Overall Ratings
4 based on 12 reviews
Reviewed By FJDriver
Enjoyed lunch with a good friend to celebrate my wife's birthday. Our first time here, and can't wait to return. There are so many good choices on the menu, we will need to come back frequently to enjoy them all. What we heard about atmosphere and noise level is true, but we're finding more and more that this seems to satisfy the trend in dining out. Those of us in our 70's, however, reflect on times in the past where dining out was in comfortable, relaxed settings with NO NOISE!! Guess if you can't lick 'em, you join 'em. Sampled the fish tacos (outstanding), the Cuban (OK, but better in Tampa), and the maple chicken (Yummy). Sweet potato fries are some of the best we have had, and the fried plantains that accompanied the Cuban should have been grilled instead of deep-fried. Small nit-picks, but overall very good.
6. Guild Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 300 reviews
Guild Tavern is a farm-to-table wood fired grill featuring local beef grilled over Vermont hardwood. The menu offers classic steakhouse entrees, wood fired mixed grills, seafood and vegetarian options, and an innovative cocktail program. More casual fare,
Reviewed By Stephen M
Revisited this steakhouse after many many years ago, which, back then, didn't quite meet up to our expectation. Verdict, not much changed since then. Aside from the main course, the Caesar salad was decent. Topped with anchovies (optional) and a healthy amount of shaved parmigiana cheese, this was very decent.My wife had the salmon, which was a tad overcooked (too long under the hot lamp?) and my 14oz ribeye steak... though nicely flavored, was very "sinewy", making it somewhat an overly chewy meal.Overall, a mediocre experience.
5. On Tap Bar and Grill
Overall Ratings
3 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By rbkrb
Pub food and weekly entertainment. Although in the same building On Tap is not connected to El Gato. Plentiful seating throughout the venue. We prefer to away from the parking lot entrance especially in the winter. Large bar with TVs and access for those that want to eat a quicker meal. Wait staff are terrific and prices are very reasonable. Great place to watch a ball game or gather with friends or family.
4. Windjammer Restaurant & Upper Deck Pub
Overall Ratings
4 based on 910 reviews
The Windjammer Restaurant is one of Burlington, Vermont's favorite family restaurants. For more than 40 years, this American-style restaurant has been recognized for steak and seafood. Located in South Burlington, Vermont, the Windjammer Restaurant and Up
Reviewed By woodmister
Stopped by for lunch with friends and spent two hours catching up. The restaurant was not slammed and since the space wasnât needed we just enjoyed ourselves. The staff was great as was the food. I had the Reuben sandwich with fries, everybody else had the salad bar. Our lunch was great. The facility was clean and very comfortable. The menu prices were very reasonable.
3. Cody's Irish Pub & Grille
Overall Ratings
3 based on 76 reviews
Reviewed By loribT1538OC
Cody's is an awesome pub with great food and drinks!! Website says closed on Saturdays, they are open 7 days a week!!!!
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2. Vermont Tap House
Overall Ratings
4 based on 362 reviews
Reviewed By kzsull01
My husband and I had early dinners at the Vermont Tap House in Williston, Vermont on Wednesday, August 21st and Thursday, August 22nd, while we were staying in South Burlington. We enjoyed the steak and cheese sandwich, which was huge, the wood fire pizza, and the Green Mountain Salad, which was very fresh with Vermont grown ingredients. Everything was nicely prepared with generous servings. The selection of beers was also very good. . , The service was also quite good and the seating was comfortable in nice booths. In addition, there was free parking convenient to the restaurant. We found this restaurant a good alternative to dining in Burlington, where you have to pay to park and there may be heavier traffic.We recommend this restaurant for a variety of different entrees and would go back again.
1. The Tavern
Overall Ratings
4 based on 348 reviews
Enjoy the best of pub fare served in a casual setting. The Tavern at The Essex features an expanded bar area along with seasonal patio seating adjacent to the East Lawn and the Resort's vegetable and herb gardens, providing diners with a more secluded al
Reviewed By JacksBack05101
The tavern is a lively place for good food and music, great beer flights & Bourbon selection. Plus they have Heady Topper IPA which is hard to get further south
