Blue Cat

We made reservations for a birthday dinner. The restaurant was quiet at the beginning but it got better as the night went on. It was a bit tight quarters for the table but the service was thoughtful and the food outstanding. We enjoyed the wine as well! They were out of some key steak cuts like the filet mignon and the lamb rack. More...

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We were early for our reservation but they were able to accommodate us within minutes. Great little place

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The food the drinks and the staff was amazing!!!I can’t wait to go back!!

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Food was excellent and servers were attentive and polite. However they had been very behind and tables around us had been waiting hours for their food. Our food was slow to come out, but reasonable. It was a bit distracting how unhappy the tables around us were. So it seems they need to figure out how to better handle a busy night or scale back on their reservations. I would recommend going on a weeknight not weekend or later in the evening to ensure you don't have a long wait. But again, food is really delicious, server went out of his way to be nice - so overall a good experience. More...

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This was the best steak I've ever eaten in Vermont, and one of the best anywhere. Excellent wine selection and other dishes also - the beef Burgundy was especially good. Other comments about the slow service have a grain of truth, but it was attentive and polite - you just get the impression that they would like to hire an additional waiter, but can't. Anyway, I would recommend the food strongly, but wouldn't go here for dinner if you necessarily have movie tickets afterward. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

I really enjoyed the ambiance, the food was great, and the staff was very pleasant. It was a bit like finding a nice little place in the gothic quarter in Barcelona; the service wasn't speedy or energetic, but the feel of the place was genuine and relaxed. I will definitely go back. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

What a treat. It's down the back alley in the corner of a building that gives very few external clues to what's inside. The Blue Cat is a tiny, beautiful restaurant tucked away in downtown Burlington. Our steaks were cooked perfectly. The rest of the food was very good. The wine list covered a lot of territory. The bartender/waiter was low key cool. Prices weren't bad, either. We'd come back for sure.It is small, so make reservations ahead of time! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

This is one of the best kept secrets in the city. Romantic, quiet and amazing food. The wait staff go above and beyond to make the dining experience perfection.

Reviewed on Opentable

It was a lovely anniversary dinner!

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Lovely place to have a meal. Nice varied menu with many local options. Nice wine and cocktail menu.

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Great service great food

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Very cute and cozy, food was AMAZING!

Reviewed on Facebook

My Birthday!!

Reviewed on Opentable

Lovely, private and quiet dinner with an authentic French bistro flair

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Very good steak and great service.

Reviewed on Google Maps

Speakeasy atmosphere, not just steak plenty of other menu items.

Reviewed on Google Maps

The service was slow and a our server was abrupt. However, the food was very good. The wine section was rather small for a wine bar.

Reviewed on Opentable

Our food and wine were excellent! We both had the filet and it was outstanding. Our dessert was delicious also. They made a fuss over my birthday. It’s hard to find the restaurant but it’s a really cute place once you are there. Very quiet, elegant, romantic! Our waitress was sweet and attentive. More...

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The Blue Cat is very intimate, maybe seats about 30 people. Dinner was fantastic, and the interior was very pleasing. Service was wonderful with our server Ryan being very attentive. A definite must if in the Burlington area. More...

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We just love the blue cat. Being from charleston sc having great experiences this was simply just as good. My family had never been there so it was a nice experience for the locals. I have been here twice and both times was top notch. I was bummed that the rack of lamb was not available but the steaks were fantastic, wine perfect, blueberry pie was a perfect finish. Thank you see you again soon. More...

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Generally a very good meal, however mine came out a little cold. I did not complain, if I had they would have done something about it.

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Lovely quiet place, tucked away in Lawson Lane. We had two filets, a NY strip and the Chicken. Everything was delicious and cooked perfectly. Nice wine and a Moscow mule with some local ginger beer. Service was fantastic. More...

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I have been at the Blue Cat numerous times over the years. Without exception, each visit has been absolutely delightful in terms of ambiance and service as well as the wonderful food. I have never had a more delicious filet anywhere. More...

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Loved every minute. Cocktails yummy if a little on the small size. Steaks outstanding. Salads great

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Once we finally found it we had a nice dinner. Food was better than average but there was only one server for the whole place so a bit slow. Pretty restaurant and if you’re not in a rush go for it! More...

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Ryan, the bartender and our server was fantastic. Drinks and food were superb. If we lived there we’d be regulars.

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¡Excelente! Very good steak, service and ambiance.

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Made reservations for two, and requested high top. We were seated as requested and the hostess presented menus and attentively brought ice with water and did all of the right things all evening. Hummus & pita is a nice change from crusty bread and butter or olive oil. Mussels were delicious, but a few soft pita triangles were not enough to soak up the soupy broth. Caesar salad was crisp and greasy. Ribeye was cooked perfectly and overall the food was tasty and satisfying. Portions were on the small size for the price (ie: only 8-10 mussels total, 4 tiny pita triangles, fois gras atop steak ~2x3" pat, "large" salad not meal sized) but all delicious. Only real negative aspect to our experience is that one young lady did everything.  Hostess, server, bartender...no one else. There were 6 tables seated and everyone was well attended to, but the pace for this one person was ridiculous and caused her to be somewhat abrupt and impersonal. Understandable but avoidable with better staffing. Again, for the price, a little disappointing but delicious and overall pleasant. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Very good spot. Cheese plate was excellent, well prepared meals!

Reviewed on Opentable

Great food, service, and atmosphere. Look closely or you’ll miss it. Tucked away in a back alley. Would recommend.

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We ordered the Filet Mignon. Cooked perfectly. Outstanding taste.

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We have been to the Blue Cat Steak & Wine Bar the last 2 years for our Anniversary and have had an amazing meal each time. We will continue to go back every year and look forward to another amazing meal. Our waitress was very pleasant and the chef was amazing. More...

Reviewed on Opentable

Very romantic ... Great steak great bottle of wine ... Just the right amount of service attention. And flourless chocolate cake with salted caramel ice cream was luscious ...

Reviewed on Google Maps

We have walked by the Blue Cat several times during our visits to Burlington but never went in.  This last trip we decided to give it a try.  We went in on aMonday to make reservations for Wednesday.  The place was very busy and we liked the look of the restaurant (small, cozy, dark).  Made reservations for Wednesday.  When we arrived on Wednesday we were seated right away and placed our drink orders (Maple Manhattan for me and a Ballantines for husband).  Our table was in the corner and just perfect for us.  There was complimentary hummus and pita bread.  For apps we had the Warm Beet Salad and the soup dour which was carrot soup.  For entrees we ordered Beef Burgandy (husband) and the Duck for me.  The menu at the restaurant is a little different from the one online but not drastically different.  We also ordered a Spanish red wine with the meal.  For dessert we had the Peach Pie and the Flourless Chocolate Cake.Each course came out on well timed. The food was delicious.  Our server/bartender, Mariasha (who I think is also the owner) was very pleasant and attentive but not hovering.  She and the chef, Jeremy, were the only staff that night.  Because we had an early reservation we were the only diners at the time so we had the house to ourselves.The vibe at the Blue Cat is great - love the darkness and the jazzy ethnic music.  I have read the other reviews and have to say that our experience was totally positive and that we will be back the next time we are in Burlington. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

It was a very warm sunny July evening, so the place was quiet. ( many people enjoying outdoor dining) I had filet minion steak -perfectly done. My husband had the pork special, both were excellent. Hummus appetizer was also excellent! Would definitely return. More...

Reviewed on Opentable

Great hidden gem! Filet mignonette was cooked to perfection ❤️

Reviewed on Facebook

A bit expensive and smaller portions. I would say the food was pretty good, but you do leave feeling like you want more. I'd really suggest this if you are going on a fancy date or are married. Not really built for events. The atmosphere is very dark. More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

Amazing food! And the chef came out himself to ask how things were. My party and I were all impressed and happy

Reviewed on Google Maps

We’ve been to the Blue Cat over and over and will definitely be back again. The food is excellent but sometimes service is a bit slow. But still, we will go again!

Reviewed on Opentable

We were visiting Burlington for a wedding and needed to find a place for dinner. I read about this restaurant on Open Table and decided to try it. Great choice! Wonderful wine, the shrimp was so fresh, steaks cooked superbly. Isabelle, our hostess and server was very attentive and fun to talk to. We recommend this small, romantic restaurant and hope to go back! More...

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This was a great experience I was part of a large group and enjoyed a great evening. The food was delicious and perfectly prepared. There were 9 of us in total and everyone is planning to return. I had the salmon. One of the best I’ve ever eaten More...

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Amazing food, cozy and intimate space, great for a nice date.

Reviewed on Facebook

Loved it.... Great drinks! Great food!

Reviewed on Google Maps

Excellent very cool place small but very nice

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This was hands down the best steak I've had out in years. It was simple, but perfectly executed. The place is small, and the feel of it is an intimate space where the focus is on the food, and the company you're with. I would go back here for any occasion. More...

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