Reviews for Spot on the Dock in Burlington, VT
Nice place on the lake. It was a little cool when we were there and with outside seating only a couple heaters would be nice. I... absolutely loved the ambiance. Seems like this would be a fantastic place to go chill with friends and have a few drinks withsome light fare food. I?d totally go back for another visit if in the area again. Read more
Went with a large group and the waitress handled our table with ease. The avocado fries and and nachos, I would highly... recommend. The fish tacos were ok. Nothing amazing but also edible. Read more
This place has the views and atmosphere. Cool couches to chill out as well. I got the lobster roll and that was really good.... Jalapeño margarita was also a fine choice to go with it. But service is awful, by far one of the worst I've had in a while.Food came out but still no utensils or napkins. Still no drink. Still no water. Asked for the drink again from another serverand it came about ten minutes after that. Still, no water after asking now three times. Finished food with messy hands andfinally just gave up and left. Washed my hands on the way out. Won't be back but I wish I could honestly because everythingbesides the service seemed good. Pretty disappointed after spending $57 for a roll and drink. Read more
We loved it! The staff went out of their way to accommodate our large party and everyone was very friendly. The food was great!... Lobster rolls are huge & delicious! Great selection of draft beers as well! The view can't be beat! Read more
Typical super casual beach bar fare. Burgers, hotdogs, salads and sandwiches, etc. Margaritas, pina coladas, beer. Service is... fairly slow but it?s due to volume and not because the servers aren?t hustling. You go here for the atmosphere and view. It?seasy to pretend you?re on vacay in the tropics. It?s loud and it?s BRIGHT if you aren?t able to score one of the shaded tables.I didn?t realize at first how HUGE this place is until I went looking for the restroom! This place is always packed whenever Iwalk by. Read more
Sometimes choosing a restaurant can be a laborious process involving laborious internet searches, meticulously scouring reviews,... investigating blurry photos of menus, or relying on the unreliable in the form of word of mouth. Sometimes choosing a restaurantcan be as simple as making a beeline to the first location that you set eyes on. Sometimes choosing a restaurant can be theresult of listening to a hunch that we occasionally feel about a place. I had visited the Spot on the Dock during a day-trip toBurlington while vacationing in the Point au Roche area with my wife and her family. The restaurant was our second-choicelocation, steering away from another waterfront option as a result of one of those rare and last minute hunches. Of course, partof the appeal was the opportunity to sit among the view of the Burlington Bay and admire the sight of the mountains thatlittered the background. Unfortunately, the Spot on the Dock, like so many other restaurants located on serene waterfronts,seems to promise so much at a glance but, up close, fails to deliver on even the most basic requirements of a dining experienceonce the allure of location falls away. For the most part, customers across all states are used to the concept of a cocktailcosting more than $10, so a $13 Rookie ?n? Tito sat snugly on the boundary of expectations - especially when the menudescription touted locally made maple lemonade - a flavor profile that screams local specialty. Equally, customers are used to adisparity between the cost of a meal and the size of a portion, though this is usually most tolerable when the food is rich anddynamic. Disappointingly, a $14 hotdog and a handful of potato chips seems to miss the mark on both quality and quantity - evenif the menu attempts to call for a 100% wagyu beef when presented with what looks like a Nathan?s hotdog with some lines cutinto it. Naturally, insult was added to injury when the $1.50 addition of sautéed onions resulted in a few stri Read more
Friendly waiter, decent Beyond Burger and black bean burger, with good tomatoes and onion garnish. Sweet potato fries were good,... despite being served cold. Given the prices and location, I was anticipating a different experience. I'd go again, but withrevised expectations. Read more
Excellent location... right on the lake and surrounded by a marina. Not that crowded when we went, but other reviews mention a... crowd and long wait times. Reservations are not accepted. Food selection was good and they offered a nice selection of craftbrews as well. Our group ordered everything... burgers, salads and fish tacos. All of it arrived quickly and was well prepared.They were out of some items on the menu... supply chain issues, unfortunately. All and all a good experience and we will goback there someday. Read more