As New Englanders, we sometimes take for granted how good we’ve got it when it comes to seafood. With the Atlantic Ocean just over 3 hours away and Lake Champlain nearby, we’re spoiled with all the fresh fish available for restaurants to source from.

It would be impossible to just name one restaurant as the best, but Shanty on the Shore sure is a great choice for fabulous seafood with a casual vibe. If you’re looking for a delicious seafood dinner that won’t break the bank, head over to this cozy shoreside spot!

Head over to Burlington, Vermont to dine at Shanty on the Shore.

TripAdvisor/Miley2007 Shanty on the Shore sits right on the shore of Burlington Bay, overlooking Lake Champlain. While the shanty itself has roots dating back to 1833 when it was erected as a store, it re-opened its doors as a Shanty on the Shore restaurant in 1985.

To begin, start out with some fried calamari.

Trip Advisor/John Lee Shanty on the Shore offers a full menu complete with appetizers to get your lunch or dinner started. In addition to calamari, they offer escargot, mussels, and soft shell clam steamers.

Indulge in refreshing fish tacos.

TripAdvisor/Miley2007 It’s like having Mexican food, but with a New England twist. These tacos contain Haddock, shredded cabbage, pickled onions, Sriracha Mayo, and Korean BBQ.

Or, go for Shrimp Scampi.

TripAdvisor/Lori C. Linguine, shrimp, spinach, tomatoes, and shallots all mixed together with some olive oil and garlic. Delicious!

For a warm comfort meal, try their Lobster Bisque.

Facebook/Shanty on the Shore As the temps start to drop, you may not be in the mood for cold-served seafood meals. Luckily, Shanty on the Shore has plenty of hot seafood and non-seafood options available to warm you right up!

And of course, it’s not a real seafood joint without the lobster rolls.

Shanty on the Shore/Facebook Nothing too crazy here, just fresh lobster lightly tossed with celery & mayo and topped with lettuce and tomatoes on a delicious bun.

It’s also not a bad place to catch a sunset.

TripAdvisor/Emilie S End your night with a beautiful sunset over Burlington Bay. It’s a great spot to go with the whole family and kids will love watching the boats come in and out of the harbor.

Have you been to this spot before? What’d you think? We’d love to hear from you in the comments below. Shanty on the Shore is open Monday – Sun from 11:00AM – 9:00PM.

TripAdvisor/Miley2007

Shanty on the Shore sits right on the shore of Burlington Bay, overlooking Lake Champlain. While the shanty itself has roots dating back to 1833 when it was erected as a store, it re-opened its doors as a Shanty on the Shore restaurant in 1985.

Trip Advisor/John Lee

Shanty on the Shore offers a full menu complete with appetizers to get your lunch or dinner started. In addition to calamari, they offer escargot, mussels, and soft shell clam steamers.

It’s like having Mexican food, but with a New England twist. These tacos contain Haddock, shredded cabbage, pickled onions, Sriracha Mayo, and Korean BBQ.

TripAdvisor/Lori C.

Linguine, shrimp, spinach, tomatoes, and shallots all mixed together with some olive oil and garlic. Delicious!

Facebook/Shanty on the Shore

As the temps start to drop, you may not be in the mood for cold-served seafood meals. Luckily, Shanty on the Shore has plenty of hot seafood and non-seafood options available to warm you right up!

Shanty on the Shore/Facebook

Nothing too crazy here, just fresh lobster lightly tossed with celery & mayo and topped with lettuce and tomatoes on a delicious bun.

TripAdvisor/Emilie S

End your night with a beautiful sunset over Burlington Bay. It’s a great spot to go with the whole family and kids will love watching the boats come in and out of the harbor.

 

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