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Blue Cat Steak & Wine Bar, Burlington, VT
Blue Cat Steak & Wine Bar, Burlington, VT
Blue Cat Steak & Wine Bar, Burlington, VT
Blue Cat Steak & Wine Bar, Burlington, VT
Blue Cat Steak & Wine Bar, Burlington, VT

Blue Cat Steak & Wine Bar

4.2
4.2
864 Reviews
$30 and under
Steakhouse
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Welcome to Blue Cat Steak & Wine Bar. We are located in the center of downtown Burlington in a little alley called Lawson Lane. In our cozy corner of the town we serve all Certified Angus Beef (CAB) steaks and a variety of fresh seafood and vegetarian options. We use local produce whenever possible and feature a rotating selection of Vermont cheeses.

...and please keep in mind that we are available for private events of all sorts 7 days a week; we'll do the catering or bring in your favorite caterer.


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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (802) 363-3639
  • Website
    http://www.bluecatvt.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Mariasha Giral
  • Private party facilities
    The Blue Cat Cafe and Wine Bar is available for private functions of all sorts, from small, intimate events to parties of up to forty. We offer many options for food and drink and can procure many specialty items such as rare wines and high grade meats, as well as tailor our menu to meet a budget.
  • Private party contact
    Ozzy Giral: (802) 363-3639
  • Location
    1 Lawson Ln, Burlington, VT 05401
  • Neighborhood
    Burlington
  • Cross street
    college street
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine

What 864 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.2Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Vermont

    Neighborhood gem

  • Vermont

    Romantic

  • Northern Vermont

    Best Ambiance

  • Northern Vermont

    Neighborhood gem

  • Northern Vermont

    Great for fine wines

  • Northern Vermont

    Romantic

  • Northern Vermont

    Good for special occasions

864 Reviews

  1. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We enjoyed every part of this restaurant! Food was great, on the pricier end but well worth it. A must go in Burlington!

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  2. Zolo

    New York Area

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Much highly in execution than what I was expecting. Great old wines are available. New gem for me downtown.

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  3. CaroleB

    New York Area

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on September 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This restaurant was a true "find" IMO. Nestled behind the busier streets and down an alley it is located within a building housing a trendy bar and other businesses. The ambience was quite appealing. Dark wood, low lights and interesting wall decor. I had the 6 oz filet (slightly undercooked) but tender. My date had the salmon and enjoyed that. Of course the mashed potatoes were welcome and delicious. I ordered a martini but too heavy on the vermouth. Service was beyond reproach. Overall the highlights include the atmosphere and service. I would recommend it!! If you can find it!!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 10, 2023

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    The menu was limited however we all enjoyed our meals. Service was slow given how few people were in the restaurant. We would go again.

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Demoland (US)

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 7, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and drinks. Impeccable service. A new date night favorite! Thank you to our fantastic server Beckett. Or maybe Bennet.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    vip
    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    Food was average and the service was terribly slow. Waited over 20 minutes for my initial cocktail. Will not return.

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  7. PeggyB

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Very nice experience, a little pricey but worth it for a special occasion. The service was great and our waiter was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu. A slow night so a bit too quiet! Will certainly return again soon 🙂

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  8. nlmdgf

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    1.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    overall1food1service4ambience3
    Blue Cat used to be one of our favorites. Haven't been there since Covid. We will not be returning. The food first - the "amuse bouche" of humus and pickles was a big disaster. Half of the pita triangles served with it were burned...not just burned - BLACK. The two steaks (hangar and rib eye) were a mixed bag. The hangar steak was fine but the rib eye was a mass of gristle. Left some and when asked if I wanted a box for what I didn't eat, I respectfully declined. The largest problem was I had purchased a gift certificate of 100 dollars which was 4 25 dollar pieces. I have used them before. This time, I was told that they would only accept one at a time. Nowhere does it indicate this policy. Informed them we would not be back. Did give a minimum tip to Beckett, our server because he deserved something for his effort. Saw many poor ratings and I have a feeling that they won't be around much longer. Stay away. Be forewarned.

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  9. ElenaZ

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Reliably good food and service, even a few new items since our last visit. Blue Cat is small and intimate and perfect for the right occasion.

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  10. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 13, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Miriam and Jackson were awesome! The food was delish! It was hard to find, but we made it!

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  11. OpenTable Diner

    Denver

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2023

    overall3food4service2ambience2
    It was alright. Very difficult to find. The food was good.

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  12. Nala

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Jackson was awesome and the food was excellent.

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    3.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    We started off with “Jumbo” Shrimp Cocktail. $13.00 for 5 shrimp. They were not Jumbo, they were large, and they were not fresh. It was disappointing. I had the salmon, the dish was delicious, the portion was lunch sized, like most places put on a salad, as an add-on. My daughter and her boyfriend got the ravioli’s, which again, they said were delicious, but a very small portion. My daughter ALWAYS ends up taking some of her meal home, but not here, she ate every bite. Why wife wanted the filet (one of only 2 steaks on the menu, at a steak / wine place), and they were out of it, at 6:15 on Saturday evening. She ordered the NY Strip, on special ($42.00), and it was disappointing. More than half of it came home for the dog….grizzle & fat. We passed on dessert and went elsewhere. I was very disappointed, coming in from out of town, to take my daughter out for her birthday. We were all disappointed. I would say it was overall very mediocre.

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  14. AndrewP

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 27, 2023

    overall2food1service3ambience4
    The food was so mediocre. The duck was chewy and the meal did not have really any flavor. My husband liked his pasta dish. The menu needs improvement of better choices. This was a big disappointment on my 65th birthday and celebrating my retirement of over 40 years in the food service industry. Ambiance and service was good.

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  15. Joni

    Tucson

    71 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    71 reviews

    Dined on July 23, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    Tasty and comforting salmon and steak entrees. Very good serice!

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  16. ChrisG

    Greater Boston

    11 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on June 30, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience5
    We were just about the only people there on a Friday night. Food was delicious. Service was pleasant, though check was calculated incorrectly at the end, but corrected when brought to their attention. If you’re looking for a quiet, tasty meal, this is the place.

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  17. MelissaK

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food, service and atmosphere. Definitely recommend

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  18. Ajb222

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Small place off the beaten path, but was really great food.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a great place to go for Father’s Day. We were able to get in with a reservation. There were 4 people in our group and everyone really enjoyed the food and drinks. The smoky margarita on the menu was excellent. We recommend this place to anyone that’s looking for a nice place to eat in Burlington Vermont

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  20. MatthewH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    To begin with the restaurant's location was delightful from my point of view. We accessed it from an alley running west from City Hall Park in Burlington. It is convenient to the Church Street area of the city and not too far from the Burlington Waterfront. The restaurant lacks spectacular views of Lake Champlain, but it makes up for it with a quiet, intimate atmosphere. The restaurant was empty when we arrived, but the staff member who greeted us made us feel welcome. She remembered details about our reservation request and seated us in a nice private corner. She was extremely attentive. The wine selection was more than adequate. The restaurant boasted a full bar as well as signature cocktails. The menu was focused but with enough variety to allow for personal taste. The chef and staff were careful to follow up on each order. When other patrons came in, the staff were careful to spread out seating to allow for a sense of privacy. The food was a delight. The steak was tender and juicy and the salmon was superb. There was no sense of hurry and we found the atmosphere relaxing. The desserts were excellent. In conclusion, it you are looking for a quiet romantic restaurant just outside the main commercial strip of Church Street, I highly recommend Blue Cat Steak & Wine Bar.

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  21. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 10, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Very very poor quality of food everything was burnt and steak was spoiled was not good food mashed potatoes were very good other then that very bad

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  22. GeorgeL

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    We are regulars at the Blue Cat...great steaks, good wine list. This trip we sat outside on the terrace overlooking the square. Lots of action out there, same great steaks.

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  23. WadeD

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall3food1service4ambience5
    Steak was horrible. Wine was great. All overpriced no decent sides

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  24. Mom2boys

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Underwhelming and overpriced. Server was friendly but busy. All dishes came with same sides (garlic mashed potatoes, two spears of broccoli, a few slices of carrot). Steaks were good but not sure they were worth the price. Friendly but persistent tarot card reader, who appeared to be affiliated with the restaurant, was set up behind our table and eavesdropped and interrupted our conversation multiple times.

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  25. CaroleK

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful time at the Blue Cat. Fantastic food and great service.

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  26. SouthJerseyFoodie

    Philadelphia

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    An off the beaten path special place. It is small and upscale with very good food and great service. We have been wanting to try this place for some time and are so glad we did, we will be back again soon. Highly recommended!

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  27. dianeD

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    1.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on April 22, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience1
    Disappointing. We showed up an hour early, and even though there were very few other customers we were not able to be seated; when we did get seated the wait staff didn’t pay much attention to us. The menu was unimaginative, the steaks were good cuts and well prepared. The sides were not creative. The only option for red wine by the glass was Cabernet Sauvignon (it’s got Wine Bar in it’s name?). The entire evening was disappointing.

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  28. Guillaume

    Montreal

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Very good expérience. The kindless of the staff is very appreciated. The food is very good and the advices for thé dîne was perfect.

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  29. JamesR

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 1, 2023

    overall3food4service4ambience4
    We enjoyed the experience, and the food was great. It felt rather crowded with about 2 feet between tables, but happily our neighbours on both sides were very pleasant and interesting to talk with. We were somewhat upset that you had a Tarot person sitting among clients. What was the purpose of this? I am sure she was there to make money in a restaurant that has nothing to do with this activity, and that some people may even find offensive. I can imagine many activities that some might like to perform in a restaurant, but that might not be appropriate. Jim Reynolds

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  30. BusinessLunch

    Atlanta Metro

    21 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    Had a quiet evening here. Great little restaurant. Will go back. Price is a little high and portions are small but overall it was very good and our waitress was wonderful. Nice place to go for a quiet evening and good food.

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  31. MarcP

    Montreal

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on March 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Super service, good wine, great food ! Really a nice cozy place !

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  32. PaulH

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a wonderful special dinner. The service was warm and friendly. The filet, salmon, and beer were outstanding. The music was fun and vintage. I had a custom mocktail that was delicious. We cannot wait to return.

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  33. SallyS

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall1food1service3ambience3
    We made our reservations based on the menu the restaurant posted on their website. On arriving at the restaurant, the menu prices were completely different (all higher), as were the food choices. Not only that, the menu description of the ravioli dish we were told was not actually what was available that night, and its substitute was unimpressive at best. My partner ordered the shrimp and caesar salad as a main dish, which was also unimpressive. Overall, a pretty disappointing experience.

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  34. BernT

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Lovely quiet setting steps from bustling downtown. Attentive service. Great food. lots of fun little extras. We had dinner for 4. Will come back soon.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Try the NY Strip if you like steak. One of the best I've had.

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  36. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Had a lovely birthday cocktail on the house with the amazing staff !

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  37. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Incredible service and one of the most quaint restaurants I’ve ever tried!

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  38. AndyS

    Atlanta Metro

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Ghost and all was a great time

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  39. OpenTable Diner

    Philadelphia

    19 reviews

    4.0

    19 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food5service3ambience4
    Great for a special occasion/date night. The food was delicious, but it did take awhile to receive.

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  40. Chester

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience all around. Great food, service, and ambience.

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Contactless payment available

  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables

  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks

  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

FAQs

Blue Cat Steak & Wine Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (802) 363-3639.

Blue Cat Steak & Wine Bar is rated 4.2 stars by 864 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 5 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Blue Cat Steak & Wine Bar

1 Lawson Ln, Burlington, VT 05401

Additional information

  • Cross street
    college street
  • Neighborhood
    Burlington
  • Hours of operation
    Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 5:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Cuisines
    Steakhouse, Contemporary American, Wine Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Mariasha Giral
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.bluecatvt.com/
  • Phone number
    (802) 363-3639
  • Private party facilities
    The Blue Cat Cafe and Wine Bar is available for private functions of all sorts, from small, intimate events to parties of up to forty. We offer many options for food and drink and can procure many specialty items such as rare wines and high grade meats, as well as tailor our menu to meet a budget.
  • Private party contact
    Ozzy Giral: (802) 363-3639
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