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Shanty On The Shore

181 Battery St, Burlington, VT 05401-5211
802-864-0238
Ranked #28 of 122 restaurants in Burlington
3.5 of 5 stars 60 Reviews
Price range: INR0 - INR675
Cuisines: American, Seafood
Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Good for: Child-friendly
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations
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Burlington, Vermont, United States
Senior Reviewer
8 reviews 8 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

If you are a landlubbing Vermonter looking for any old piece of fish, this place might meet your expectations. They do serve seafood, but that's the best I can say for this menu. If you are used to fresh seafood, this is not the place for you! I was not at all impressed by the haddock I ordered here, in... More

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Bristol, Vermont
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20 reviews 20 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2012

A great place for a birthday dinner, especially if you like fried seafood. More

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West Grove, PA
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Stopped through Burlington on our way to Smugglers Notch. This place had a lovely lunch. My husband had blackened salmon sandwich and thought it was delicious. I had shrimp and scallop entree. I felt the shrimp were rather small. 2 scallops came with the lunch. They were cooked perfect - I find many restaurants over cook scallops but not here.... More

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Ardsley, New York
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

Visited this restaurant for lunch while visiting Burlington. Portions were generous ,priced well and the service was excellent. Best part was the view of Lake Champlain and the Adirondack Mountains.. Don't miss the fish tacos.. More

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South Burlington, Vermont
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012

Growing up in Massachusetts and being brought up on the freshest New England seafood A trip to the Shanty Brought me back to the days of ocean freshness delivered fresh from the ocean to my table. The seafood literally melts in your mouth savoring every bite down to the very last morsel filled me up with memories and deliciousness but... More

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Burlington VT. USA
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14 reviews 14 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012

It was good and I ate too much. My wife had the Pub Steak and I the all you could eat clam/shrimp special. Done to a turn and very filling. There was no room for desert. It was early and the place was almost empty ............. when it gets full it gets noisy. More

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Winooski, Vermont
Top Contributor
53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 February 2012

I go to this restaurant often. The fish is always fresh and their mac and cheese is excellent! Their desserts are huge and they even have fried dough. I highly reccomend this restaurant. More

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New England
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 January 2012

Our family loves "The Shanty", especially since they winterized the place so its not so cold in the wintertime. Recently, I noticed some new additions to the menu. While, I can't remember what we all had, i do remember that all four of us were very happy with our meals, the staff was personable and friendly. More

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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 January 2012

Visited in January and was pleasantly surprised by quality of food and service. They have fresh oysters and local seafood. The place was recommended by a local and I've heard another local person ordering off the menu and kitchen accommodated. Not sure what it is like in the summer , but I would come back to find out. More

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Vermont
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 January 2012

VT is not known for their seafood, so being able to step into a restaurant that smells "fishy" and resembles the seaside joints up and down the Eastern Seaboard is pretty nice. They give you nice portions for the money you pay and offer items other than seafood for those who prefer not to indulge in yummy seafood (steak, burgers,... More

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