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Dine at The Sand Bar for a culinary journey that merges delectable cuisine with captivating lake vistas. Their artistically interpreted comfort food classics and handcrafted cocktails unite, while the floor-to-ceiling windows showcase breathtaking panoramas of Lake Champlain. Located on the South Hero causeway, this gateway to the islands serves as the ideal setting for an unforgettable dining experience.
Address and Contact Information
Address: 59 US-2, South Hero, VT 05486
Phone: (802) 395-2076
Website: http://www.sandbarvt.com/
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Reservations: sandbarvt.com
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Comfort food classics and handcrafted cocktails are served alongside panoramic views of Lake Champlain. Located in South Hero, Vermont.
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Reviews
Hailey Ryanne
Came here to eat dinner and let me tell you, AMAZING service. Everyone is so friendly, so many seating options! Me and my family came here for a bite and they had live music! Such good scenery here, can be viewed from almost all tables. I got the Cajun Alfredo special and it was delicious! Definitely a great place to come, kid friendly and handicap accessible! They also have a wide variety menu with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten free options.
… moreLaurie Goldsmith
We’ve been waiting to try this place since it opened. I’ve heard it’s not great but wanted to decide for myself. I must concur. It’s NOT great. The only good part was the appetizers. We had shaved prime rib sandwiches. They were very dry. The onion “petals” were thick chunks of onions served with ketchup and full of grease. Our table was left full of dishes, the waitress didn’t return to ask if we needed anything. Not worth the $ or the trip. Head over to the Spanked Puppy for better food, drinks and prices!
… moreKevin T Myers
Beautiful location! Great drinks and fantastic service. Good food with an incredible view! (Ignore the negative reviews, and go check it out for yourself. We’ve dined here a few times and each evening’s experience was better than the prior.)
… moreDaniel Marcum
This place is beautiful. Great ambiance. Sadly, that’s the best part of it. Keeping in mind that they have been open for less than a year, there are few areas for much improvement. I ordered the steak frites which was cooked correctly, albeit stone cold. However the chimichurri was horrendous. As you will see in the picture, I picked out several stems. One of them could have been used as kindling! There were several others too. Also, there was no oil, minimal vinegar and not salted.
No picture of the gazpacho but I was not fan. If you want a blended non chunky soup, blend it all the way. I had two tomatoes that were the size of the spoon. Overall, lack of flavor and unseasoned.
My beautiful girlfriend ordered the tortellini al Vodka. The sauce was pretty good but it was a bit spicier than I think it should be for the general public. The biggest problem with it was the shrimp we added to it. It was very overcooked. Stringy and rubbery. There was even a strand of something that chewed like grizzle. I still don’t know what it is. Also, the toasted baguette needs to be buttered or oiled and seasoned. It was so crispy and dry it was inedible.
I make this review so those who need to see it, will do so and make some changes. As this was our first visit, we look forward to going back to, hopefully find some changes! The apps were good and the cocktails were delicious!
Our server was kind but somewhat inattentive. We asked if there was bacon in the clam chowder. He didn’t know and said he would go check. He apparently did check but did not return to our table for 15 minutes. I had to ask him once again if there was bacon. He said there was. I think he just needs some more coaching. He seemed fairly new. I want to reiterate that he was nice and kind.
… moreNo picture of the gazpacho but I was not fan. If you want a blended non chunky soup, blend it all the way. I had two tomatoes that were the size of the spoon. Overall, lack of flavor and unseasoned.
My beautiful girlfriend ordered the tortellini al Vodka. The sauce was pretty good but it was a bit spicier than I think it should be for the general public. The biggest problem with it was the shrimp we added to it. It was very overcooked. Stringy and rubbery. There was even a strand of something that chewed like grizzle. I still don’t know what it is. Also, the toasted baguette needs to be buttered or oiled and seasoned. It was so crispy and dry it was inedible.
I make this review so those who need to see it, will do so and make some changes. As this was our first visit, we look forward to going back to, hopefully find some changes! The apps were good and the cocktails were delicious!
Our server was kind but somewhat inattentive. We asked if there was bacon in the clam chowder. He didn’t know and said he would go check. He apparently did check but did not return to our table for 15 minutes. I had to ask him once again if there was bacon. He said there was. I think he just needs some more coaching. He seemed fairly new. I want to reiterate that he was nice and kind.
Steve Francisco
This place has a lot of potential, but they’ve got a long way to go before the experience matches the ambition.
We put our name in for a table for two and were told it would be a 50-minute wait. No problem—we ran a quick errand, came back, and were seated right away. Service started off great: we were offered drinks immediately and ordered appetizers, which came out in a reasonable time.
Things went downhill from there.
After ordering our entrées, we were told one of them was sold out—so we chose a different dish. 15–20 minutes later, we were informed that the second original entrée was also unavailable. What followed was nearly a two-hour wait for food, with no updates or real explanation, other than “they are really backed up.” By the time our meals arrived, the evening had gone from mildly frustrating to downright exhausting.
The kitchen needs serious help—whether it’s better communication, more staff, or simply getting organized. I genuinely hope they can get it together, because the concept and vibe are promising. But for now, I can’t recommend dining here unless you have an evening to burn and infinite patience.
… moreWe put our name in for a table for two and were told it would be a 50-minute wait. No problem—we ran a quick errand, came back, and were seated right away. Service started off great: we were offered drinks immediately and ordered appetizers, which came out in a reasonable time.
Things went downhill from there.
After ordering our entrées, we were told one of them was sold out—so we chose a different dish. 15–20 minutes later, we were informed that the second original entrée was also unavailable. What followed was nearly a two-hour wait for food, with no updates or real explanation, other than “they are really backed up.” By the time our meals arrived, the evening had gone from mildly frustrating to downright exhausting.
The kitchen needs serious help—whether it’s better communication, more staff, or simply getting organized. I genuinely hope they can get it together, because the concept and vibe are promising. But for now, I can’t recommend dining here unless you have an evening to burn and infinite patience.
Tony Unica
Went here on a Saturday, early January. We live in South Hero and this was our first time to the Sandbar Bar and Grill. The place looked nice and it wasn’t busy as would be expected for this time of the year. My wife and I both had their Cheeseburger, I had a salad and we both had coffee. All in with tip it cost $67. The food was good, but for a local place in January its not $67 good. I understand its location is nice, but as a local in winter there is no way we are going for a lunch locally that cost this much. the reason the food got three stars is in relation to its cost, the service was good , but we had to flag someone down to get our check (keep in mind they were not busy) and if you are going to put a lunch on at those prices, the service needs to be on top of their game.
… moreMichael “M”
I brought my wife here for a special birthday and she was so happy. The atmosphere was very warming with super good dishes. My meal was the prime rib which was cooked perfectly.
The waiter took our order by memory without paper or pens and he nailed it.
This is a must visit..love the pkace
… moreThe waiter took our order by memory without paper or pens and he nailed it.
This is a must visit..love the pkace
Timothy Olver
I enjoy this spot but really want to love it and hopeful we’ll get there. Right now, still feels like there’s some growing pains since first opening and my biggest constructive criticism is that it seems to cater less to the local crowd (food and ambiance) and more to the off Island/ tourist crowd, which I suppose is understandable.
Would love to see more local beer on draft (and for the love of God please rename it from ” tappers” to simply ” draught list” ), local/seasonal/farm to table food (brunch was phenomenal, and while the regular menu food is good, it’s typical of most cookie cutter restaurants i.e. McGillicuddy’s).
The staff is all incredible and Maureen behind the bar is awesome! Will keep coming back to support a local and evolving business.
… moreWould love to see more local beer on draft (and for the love of God please rename it from ” tappers” to simply ” draught list” ), local/seasonal/farm to table food (brunch was phenomenal, and while the regular menu food is good, it’s typical of most cookie cutter restaurants i.e. McGillicuddy’s).
The staff is all incredible and Maureen behind the bar is awesome! Will keep coming back to support a local and evolving business.
Taylor Gonzales
So delicious! We made another reservation before we left today. Great server, scenery, drinks, and food! Can’t wait to explore more of the menu next time!
… moreChris Ng
This place is very new and beautifully decorated. The outside seating is phenomenal. The service was fast, attentive and friendly. With the interior design, of many many hard services, I bet this place gets very loud quickly. Not sure I would like that.
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