Reviews of Juniper Bar and Restaurant. (Restaurant) in Burlington (Vermont).

Juniper Bar and Restaurant

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American restaurant

41 Cherry St, Burlington, VT 05401, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Reviews of Juniper Bar and Restaurant

Samuel Sutherland

We ordered the Bone-in Rib Veal Chop for 2 and it was one of the best dishes I've had all year. Cannot overstate how tasty the dishes were. Cocktails were great too. Lindsey was our server and she was attentive, quick, and super kind. We're probably going to stay at this hotel next time.

Alexis Angelos

Great restaurant inside the Hotel Vermont. Drinks at the bar were great especially the 44 Rubies. Dinner was delicious. The Jasper Hill cheese fritters were my favorite.

Felicia Wanandi

We really enjoyed our dinner.. (forgot to take pictures of our main courses). Everything that we ordered were delicious. Would come back here again next time.

Valentina Viana

As my first time in Burlington on a very cold day, coming here boosted my mood immediately, excellent food (We had small bites but definitely coming soon to have a complete meal) and excellent service!

Jeffrey Fontanilla

I went to this place thinking that this would be on par with a 4.5 Google-rated restaurant. I was wrong, this place gets the full five stars from me. I loved, loved loved the lamb eggplant lasagna (order it if you know what's good for you)! To be honest even the sides were excellent, the Mac and Cheese had the perfect balance of pasta and cheese (not to creamy/cheesy) and the grilled zucchini was phenomenally seasoned. If you ever visit Burlington, please stop by and eat at Juniper.

M.

Spectacular date night spot! My husband and I were staying at Hotel Vermont for our honeymoon and had dinner here the first night. They were incredibly accommodating for us as we’re both vegan. Service was quick and the food was phenomenal. Good cocktails and wine selection, too!

Kate Cartwright

Juniper is a gem! The atmosphere is warm and inviting, the food is seasonal and always delicious, and the service is impeccable. But my favorite part about Juniper is the wine & cocktail list! Created by Kate Wise, who was voted Vermont's best bartender in 2022, it's a list that makes it hard to choose. All of the wines are at least organic and wild-yeast fermented, some are grown and made with biodynamic approaches, and they always have at least one Vermont wine on the list. No matter what you pick, it's going to be good. The cocktails are inventive and stellar...there's something for every type of mood and preference. Thank you Kate, Matt, Hans, and all of the Juniper and Hotel Vermont staff for your endless hospitality and involvement in our community!

Stephanie Mayo

Breakfast was delicious & the service was wounderful Kylie was very Attentive and genuin 😊 I have also had Dinner here and it's Magnificent! …

Kate Castonguay

Great service and bartenders. Nice atmosphere. Top notch beverages with local ingredients, including alcohol. Very relaxing scene, would recommend whether you are staying at the hotel or not.

Jack Sinclair

Great experience! Our server Patrick recommended us the Elk Shank Stroganoff, which was rich and hearty. French dip — great execution of a classic. Short rib poutine came out quickly and did not disappoint. Attentive service & great food.

Laura Lerner

Very crowded on Friday and Saturday evenings so definitely plan ahead with a reservation. We enjoyed our meals, more because of high quality ingredients vs anything special that the restaurant offers. It felt like a pricey option, compared to other nearby places, mostly because the service was slow and reactive: we had to ask for everything. I likely won't be back unless I stay at the hotel again and it's the only thing open.

Josh Patrick

Great atmosphere and staff. I order the steak cooked medium and it was perfection. I'm doing keto and the staff was very willing to swap out items for me. If you are in Burlington, stop here and have a great meal!!

Matt Lorence

A nice place for a cocktail in Burlington with a gas fire pit on the patio out back. Bar seating can sometimes be difficult, but the drinks and atmosphere are good.

sawta none

Stopped by for brunch. Great service, friendly staff and awesome food selection. Dog friendly too. Brunch is something like 7-2, which is great if you like sleeping in late, like I do. :) Nice and quiet, busy but not loud. No obnoxious music drowning everyone out. I recommend the maple milk, coffee, and turkey club. Orange juice has pulp. Cocktails are available, decent selection. On a side note, I was planning on eating there last night, but it was insanely loud, and there was no one manning the front area, it looked pretty busy though so understandable. Just be aware, it gets loud and busy around dinner time.

Nate “Baron” Peters

Amazing. Diverse menu with some fine dining items. Great attention to detail and flavors. Most of the items can be prepared gluten free upon request. My gf and I went for date night while visiting the city. We had several dishes and everything we tried was excellent. The main entree knocked it out of the park. Our waiter, Patrick, was knowledgeable and attentive without being pushy. Highly recommend.

Ji Kim

Great spot. A bit pricey but good place for breakfast. Lots of locally sourced food. Great coffee. Don’t recommend the Monte Cristo sandwich. A bit weird (too greasy)) and not worth it. I got the 2 egg breakfast with the Ham. The ham was smokey and great. Get their home made hot sauce and jam - both amazing!

Savannah Morgan

Really good food! Very savory and flavorful. Pretty busy but nice atmosphere!

Eric Howe

Ordered several apps for a small group of 6 to go with our drinks for a light dinner. All very good! Cheese tray, charcuterie, fritters and 2 orders of the momos.

Ryanne Sanderson

Stayed for one night at hotel Vermont and had dinner here. The roasted carrots with pistachio hummus was Devine and the tacos really really good. Not to mention the cocktails!

Tracy Ring Paganelli

I’ve only been for drinks, but recently made it in for dinner and it was delightful! Our server was wonderful. There was an unfortunate cork accident with the bottle of wine we ordered while opening and she swapped it out right away. Even though it was a busy night, the service for the rest of the evening was just as attentive. Our dishes were really inventive and yummy. I will say it can definitely get crowded and sometimes they try to seat you in the lower area near the fireplace (where lots of people tend to mill about with drinks). But we asked for a different table without that much foot traffic all around us, and was glad they could accommodate - much more laid back experience!

DarkstarMusic

Juniper Bar and Restaurant was a great experience. We got their steak along with the Mac&Cheese and Duck Fat Fingerling Potatoes. The food was delicious. Slightly pricey, but I felt it was justified. This would've been a 5 star from me, but unfortunately the waitress didn't enter in the cash I gave her correctly and instead charged my card full price. Mistakes happen, not the end of the world, but a bit unfortunate to have to call and go through the process of getting my money back. The manager was great on the phone and assured me of my refund. I will happily give this place another go

Hans Pfisterer

Atmosphere was very nice, and my pot roast with mushroom ragout was delicious. Half star was lost by the salad not being anything special, the other half was lost by the clearly unfriendly host.

Sean Morrissey

Enjoyed Kate and Max’s stories about Collin, so naturally very impressed with Collin as well. The “Toad” from Wunderkammer was a delight! All Heart Inspirations Rum Cake and Eric George playing tunes, it’s always a smart move to visit this hotel bar that’s a hit with the local crowd. We’ll be back, again!

Astin Altenburg

Kara was one of the most energetic and fun servers I have encountered. She, along with the other staff, made the experience wonderful. The food was also delicious- I had the gnocchi. I do wish cheese boards and charcuterie were able to do a mixer however! The cocktails were delectable! I read about Juniper in the Seven Days, so I wish the cocktails were more of the show stopper…all in all a fun place to visit. Get your TV fixed for fall football please!

Jason Szumlanski

Lived up to promise of great cocktails. Very busy at happy hour. Great sunset location with outdoor seating. Friendly service. Excellent selection.

Terry C

We were visiting from out of state and made reservations because some online review said the sunset views were good. There's no view! We were oddly seated in a hotel lobby- but the food and drinks were excellent and a fabulous jazz band played that night- a highlight of our trip! Highly recommend

Nick Lacey

Service was wonderful, food came out great!

R Grau

My wife and I visited for dinner. I had the steak, which was excellent and my wife had the burger. She, being a 'burger connoisseur' said that it was one of the best, if not the best, burgers she's ever had. She begrudgingly let me try...she was right. It was fantastic. Our server, I believe her name was Kristin, was an absolute delight. She was attentive, friendly, and very knowledgeable of the local area. It was so good we went back for breakfast for our next meal! I rarely order pancakes. They're always one of three things: boring, overly sweet, or jammed with too much stuff, but something made me get them. These things were absolute perfection. Even my wife, who has declared her disdain for pancakes, commented on how good the looked...then slowly her fork made its way to my plate...she loved them. We live in Boston, so it's not the shortest drive, but there has already been discussion about returning for a meal(s). The sunset over the lake isn't so bad either :)

Marty Gleason

As the name might suggest the drinks came out on top here. Cocktails were creative and tasty, and the wine list had lots of interesting selections, including some by the glass, and there are plenty of great beers and a huge whisky selection. The menu had plenty of interesting options, but our choices did not quite live up to expectations. For example, the roll for the roast beef sandwich was average at best, which surprised me since I saw Red Hen bread (which is great) listed on another item. My rating would be 5 for the drinks and 4 for the food, but I will round it up based on the atmosphere and service, which was excellent.

Emily Keener

You know when a breakfast is just a perfect breakfast? Yeah, this place hit that mark! I got poached duck eggs with the hemp seed patty, home fries, and gluten-free toast and it was lovely. My friend got the blueberry pancakes and said they were divine. Our server was attentive and friendly. Overall, great service and great food.

Blair Wolston

Outdoor seating is great, enjoyed the Barr Hill Gin smoothies in August (you must get in on this next year)! Perhaps grab a bite before you get there as their menu is somewhat limited and high-end (great for some crowds). We had $18 burgers, which were average, and "medium" was not consistent between us. Looks to be an outstanding bar and an ok place to eat if you're sticking close to the hotel and not venturing out into the city. B+

Tayler Engel

Great place to go for a nice drink or for a delicious dinner.

Edythe Frankel Kelleher

Excellent food. We had the beef-mushroom burger and the fried chicken. Very accommodating server brought out wine tastings to help the selection. Lost a star because we were pestered by little flies in the dining room.

Stacey Wilson

Always one of my absolute favorite places to dine 🎉 everything is beautiful, The atmosphere the food, all just lovely! 👌😊 …

Athanas Koynov

We expected this place to be great, and we still ended up surprised with how good everything was. First, the appetizers - we had the carrots with the fava bean hummus and the peat toast. I am not exaggerating when I say this place approaches blue hill levels of veggie prepararion sophistication. The gnocchi were out of this world. And the Beer list was so expertly curated - every beer was rated over 4 on untapped. Overall, amazing!

Alexia Baker

Went last night for dinner. We showed up an hour before dinner started to be served (starts at 5:00pm) so we each ordered a drink from the menu & something small from the light fare menu. I had the Lazy Bear cocktail & Jon ordered a Citizen cider. Both were amazing and we ended up getting another round. The herb fries with aioli & ketchup were fantastic & the perfect size for two to share. Atmosphere was relaxed & chill, families, couples, children...a good mix of everyone. Our waiter was very nice & accomodating as well! Later we ordered dinner and our sandwiches were filling & delicious! I recommend the grass fed burger. I took half of it with me because I couldn't finish it, but it is the perfect portion sizes burger. Overall great dining experince, I would go again!!

Mark Kuprych

Juniper food and bevs are consistently top notch. I thought that very thing 2 days ago-when the grilled Turkey and bacon sandwich was more like vacation than lunch.

Jack Douglas

Great restaurant find in Burlington VT. I went for dinner with my wife, we we're staying at a motel a few miles away. This place was worth the drive, we parked in the garage next door which was free if you park less than two hours. The food was very good, I had the French dip sandwich and we shared the nachos. We did not have dessert but I am sure it's good. Make reservations as the seating is limited.

Daniel Morse

Ordered room service for breakfast. Super expensive, but that’s typical. Pancakes , and a pastry. Both were high quality . But the room service is lacking. Menu is gigantic, it would be easier to have a card to fill out and place on the door. Example: 2 options to order; sweet or savory. Coffee, juice, yogurt, and pasties. Or eggs, sausage etc. we order coffee and juice with our breakfast , which wasn’t on the menu for some reason. It came uncovered and spilt. Only one cup of each for 2 people? No cream or sugar. And one set of silverware. As for the bar, good service, but $14 for a glass of California wine? Wow.

Andrew Dunoskovic

This is a nice place to come for a quiet lunch that's not too heavy, which is perfect if you've been exploring and walking around church street, the waterfront, or anything else Burlington has to offer. The food is light, clean, simple, and fresh and the price is fair for what you get. It's located on the ground level of Hotel Vermont, making it very accessible. I would recommend it if you're in the area looking for lunch, but I wouldn't make a special trip in just to eat there.

Nevin Dawson

I hung out at the bar a couple times, including when a great jazz quartet was playing. Very creative cocktails and good beer list, although prices are pretty high. The deck is great, with a slice of lake view between the buildings.

Pamela Jacobs

Went after a Lyric meeting at the Flynn for Tech Sunday. Had a discount coupon from Burlington Edible History Tour I had taken in the summer. Sat at the bar and bartender, Maggie, was friendly & attentive. Had light & fluffy blueberry pancakes! Local granola, yogurt and fresh berries. Tea & OJ, too. Fantastic! They do Sunday Brunch & Bloody Mary Bar. Must try!

Caitlin Lei

We have had great food at Juniper, but often visit for drinks at the bar. Set back from Church Street, and with drink prices a little higher, you don't really get much if any of the college crowd. We really enjoy the mixed drink selection, an the comfortable seating by the fireplace indoors or fire pits outside.

Olivia Hardy

Surprisingly good breakfast for a hotel spot. Recommend the Mushroom Tartine and the Brioche breakfast sandwich, the hubs said it was the best he’s had.

R A

We came to Burlington and had a reservation for both the Juniper and Hen of the Wood, and we decided to go to Juniper. Our entree that was the steak for two for $70 came out stone cold. It was gross. As in the fat from the T-bone steak that was 20 ounces (supposedly according to the waitress) was ridiculously cold, as in the fat on the plate was jellied and the steak was pre-cut for us (why would it be pre-cut, since it would cause the steak to cool down faster?). The manager, in his defense, who was as accommodating as he could be, said that he could offer us two separate steaks, but they would be different cuts from the steak we originally ordered and would be skirt steaks instead of a t-bone, which is not what we wanted or ordered. So be prepared. They don’t have a great view and their service/timing is not the best, considering how much you are paying. We were fortunate enough to find another place to dine last-minute. It was a matter of poor execution with timing and service at this restaurant.

Tj Jamyang

Good food. reasonable price. nice seating area with fire place.

John Abry

Awesome farm to table eats meticulously created in their small kitchen. Highly recommend!

Kevin Soucy

Bartender was on top of it, even though he was working alone. Food was cooked and seasoned perfectly. So much so that we ordered a second round of the same meal.

Andrew Kaufmann

I have stayed in the Hotel Vermont a few times now but wanted to just write another review of this truly amazing restaurant. I always enjoy my time here and use the opportunity to try some new food, some interesting local ingredients and their combinations as well as a great selection of different beers and/or local specialities. I haven't been disappointed and the one item I would like to highlight here is the fact that the staff are consistently good, helpful and kind.

Frankie Hamilton

Fantastic food and service with a lovely atmosphere that felt both relaxed and refined. A more expensive night out perhaps, but worth it for the locally resourced food and drink prepared in a mouth watering way. (Do be advised, it's jazz night on Wednesdays so the lounge/bar area may become crowded).

ashley c

Had the Eggs Benedict and got their house made hot sauce on the side... best sauce I've ever had! Asked if they could sell it to me because I loved it so much, unfortunately not for sale. The Benedict was amazing and cooked perfectly.

Lyndsey Campbell

Amazing food and drinks! Sat at the bar and the bartenders were great- Kate is very talented.

Vance Gorke

Even though it's a hotel restaurant, one of the best choices in town.

Willie Stevens

Went there for Burger and Beer night, everything was great, bartender was friendly and food tasted great. The burgers were larger than bun great. I am so glad I talked to Jim, (owner) he is a great guy.

Marla Emery

Lovely environment, warm, welcoming service. Alas, my chilaquiles left something to be desired. The green salsa was a bit sweet and the eggs were a dense mass of scramble completely separate from the (excellent) tortilla chips. Both are just so not chilaquiles.

Rhonda Woods

Great wine selection by the glass (and bottle). The steak for 2 was amazing and plentiful. Done to perfection. Try the empanadas. You won't regret it.

Myra Little-Porter

Had dinner and Breakfast here. Dinner was great, breakfast ok. Get reservations for Dinner, not many tables. Patio weather permitting.

Jason Broughton

A wonderful experience in the hotel. Brunch is really nice

Michael Fisher

Small menu but pretty good food.

Reggie Allen

Nice bar, good beer and cocktail selection. The night we went a live band was playing in the lobby next to us. Great atmosphere and service

Jim Dolceamore Jr.

Great food. Overall really good experience.

Mary Liesenberg

Great drinks but the service can be rough outside at times. Love the music options, wish bands played later in the evening... it’s a bit ridiculous they’re done by ten here.

Jon Robichaud

They have fresh fish and veggie plates. The flavors here are outstanding and their selection of local beers is great.

Robert Bell

Nice quiet restaurant in Burlington VT. Staff very nice and attention time. Food interesting and kinda memorable. Need to return a try a different dish.

Renee Reilly

Great vibe for drinks and light dinner

DOUG COLLETTE (dc)

Grateful the restaurant was open on the Thanksgiving holiday, the staff was warm as family in taking care of all our needs...Special thanks to Lilly, Jordan and TimW for making it so memorable and kudos to the chef....Marking my calendar to make a reservation in advance for 2017!

Nikki Noble

Crispy garlic aioli fries (I mean the good crispy that you always want) and a perfectly cooked burger topped with a creamy duck egg.... Pretty damn delicious

Karlis Daukss

This is a great gathering place with friendz!

Maggie Pearson

Meh. Good quality food but poor flavor. Yummy drinks though! $$$

Becky D

Great environment. Great customer service. Very friendly.

Pauline Bickford

We both had eggs benedict which was perfect. I thought although cozy atmosphere packed in a little too tightly.

Ian J. Treu

Really cool modern setting and the food was yummy, but options did feel a little limited. Worth checking out though.

Andrew M

For pre dinner drinks: various seating options great for all kinds of hangin' out 'n' bein' classy / fire pit / solid cocktail and brew options

Jay Berger

Very good beer list and great cocktails. Can get very crowded when the outside patio is unusable due to weather

Christopher Tse

Kitchen under renovation when I was there so limited selection available. The chili came out luke warm and I had to send it back to get reheated.

Matt Renninger

Beautiful spot. Great tap list. Inventive mixed drinks. Friendly bartenders!

Chaz Hawaii

Great service. The beets and fries (separate dishes) were so delicious.

Karsten Chu

Brunch was pretty good. Nice place to eat with great location.

Aaron Early

Great cocktails, amazing bar, and the entrance feels like that of a Bond villian lair.

Russ Hamilton

Very nice setup and design with friendly staff. But food simply did not impress.

Erik J

The customer service here is awesome and the drinks are very creative and delicious!

Katherine Cummings

Both times I’ve eaten here have been outstanding!

Kristina Klivan

Had breakfast here it was delicious!

mark benoit

Poor service at the bar....too long to order...hard to get a second drink...bar wasn't overly busy...two to three bartenders

Jeffrey Goller

Dueling pianos was awesome! Bartenders were great!

Conley Lowrance

Good food. Service was a bit slow, however.

Rachel Manz

Love it for dinner, not my favorite brunch.

Roman Matsouk

Stoped by for breakfast....everything was spot on....great coffee, freshly baked bread.

Feed MeSeemor

Such a beautiful place. Super friendly staff. Can't wait to go back

Keith Pillsbury

Love the friendly servers. Brio coffee is the best.

Carol Carr

Warm and welcoming, an excellent place to enjoy an evening with family. Thanks.

Sara Johnson

Really good food, a place I will visit again!

Patrick McCall

Good food & service. Seating a little tight however.

Alisa Belova

French fries with aioli was the best

Mike Godfrey (BuddhaGoalie31)

Excellent for brunch; solid bloody Mary bar 👍 …

Martha Jensen

Great place and the food was amazing.

Maria Lara-Bregatta

Great cocktails and food pairings

T E

Best staff in town!!!

Michelle Sawyer

Overpriced cocktails, but good nonetheless

Michael Marallo

Best breakfast in Burlington and rarely has a wait

Brian Gordon

Gluten free options and farm to table

Dennis Scrimo

Right in the hotel.. really good drink and food..

chadinvt

Local sourced food, great wine.

Bryan Hulvey

Because I was with my love and I ate food

Samuel Scarpino

Best breakfast/brunch on town

Douglas Babcock

Food was absolutely 5 star

Samantha Holland

Great place to grab a drink!

Reem Alsulaimani

Very good

Keith Woeltje

Excellent breakfast

Amber Stowe

Great cocktails

F. Gry

Amazing!

Matt Woodside

Awesome drinks

Derek Sweeney

Great place and great service

Van Dora Williams

Good food.

GLOBEATER Montreal

Tops in Burlington.

Rachel Adams-Beja

Great service and food was terrific!!!!

Samantha Pearl

Lovely space and excellent cocktails

Heather Sedgeman

Out of all the high-end, pricier, fancy, restaurants we've been to in Burlington Juniper had the most trendy, hip, vibe. The atmosphere is classy but not dated. Always feels lively and warm. Fabulous drinks. Variety of interesting, not found everywhere in Burlington, foods that were so tasty (very upset we forgot our leftovers 🥺). It's priced on par with other spendier restaurants in town. Not fond of their spotlight lighting, esp. over the tables. You can see from the photos the light is harsh. I know many like their food to be bright. I just find it unflattering and severe. Definitely coming here for our fancier/special nights out. Plus the deck bar in the summer is fabulous!

Carol DelGaudio

We enjoyed cocktails at the bar this evening. It also would have been fun to enjoy our drinks at the outdoor fire pit.

Joe Allen

Great drinks, and good variety of dishes.

John Nevius

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