Some of the best fish tacos I’ve ever had. We’d rate the burger 7/10. The edamame hummus was such a different appetizer and tasty! Service was lacking a little but understandable since it was busy. Tables were disgustingly sticky. Our drinks kept getting stuck. We almost split them trying to scrape them off the table.
Beth Duquette
The Bobcat Cafe is a much loved local pub in Bristol. I have been a customer since it opened over 20 years ago through many owners. The current ownership is trying to follow in the same footsteps as the successful stewardship of the last 16 years. The menu remains pretty much the same with a few changes. I quickly noticed the change in the quality and quantity of ingredients. Prices have gone up, which I understand. The fish tacos and burgers have been a mainstay for many regulars. On a recent visit I ordered the fish tacos again. They are now mostly cabbage slaw with a small slice of seasoned fish. The burgers were known as the best in town. They are considerably smaller with half the fries. While the new ownership navigates cost cutting, we hope they consider what the locals have come to love and support over the years.
William Crowl
Great food, reasonable prices
222cze
The food was not great. The kale salad was very bland. The blackened salmon lifted it a bit but there wasn't much flavor at all. My husband got the fish tacos and mushroom tart. The tart was rich and tasty but the fish tacos were also very bland. For the price we could have a much nicer meal at the Burlington Beer Company. For more flavor we should have gone to Cubbers and spent half the amount of money. However, the service was very good. The food came quickly, the wait staff was attentive and friendly.
paul pugh
Just needed a quick meal after skiing. Absolutely blown away by the bobcat. Friendly staff. Great vibe. DO NOT pass on the burger! Wish this place was closer to where I live
Alexander Keefe
Best fries I've had in ages
Deborah Young
Food was mediocre, at best. Though the dishes were supposed to be spicy, I found myself going to the frig. seeing which flavorful sauce would help it. We have been frequenting the Bobcat since around 2015. They handled Covid superbly. We have been trying to remain loyal, but we are done
Food: 1
Service: 5
Sylvie Reis
I had the delicious Soy Braised Pork Belly Bibimbap. Crispy Sesame Rice, Kimchi, Pickled Seaweed & Cukes, Gochujang, Local Scallions, Neilan’s Favorite Egg. This was served in a cast iron pan, so it was nice and hot. Great and fast service. Nealon our waiter was awesome. Thank you
Anne Clites
Maitre d was very rude. We asked whether to seat ourselves or to wait. She asked whether we had a reservation (we said no) and said that she would be right back to us. There were empty tables & booths. After 10 minutes of my wife and I standing in the entrance, she kinda yelled "Hello! What do you want?" So, we went thru our original conversation. She said that she'd get back to me in a few minutes. I said that we'd already covered that, and to just tell me how long the wait was. She said 60 minutes. I asked why she didn't tell me that in the first place. She said, "I'm telling you that now." Might be a good place, but staff might be iffy.
I used to enjoy Bobcat, but the food seems to have gone downhill since I last tried it. They should really consider rebranding into English pub fare. The atmosphere is already there, the food would go great with their beer, and having a place in Vermont to get fish and chips, bangers and mash, sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding, etc. would be really unique.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Quinn Denning
Our group of 5 went here on a busy Thursday night for dinner. Food and drinks were delicious! Servers were friendly and attentive. I had the burger which was perfectly cooked. The fries were outstanding. And the crème brûlée was among the best I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bobcat Burger
Kevin Mu
I ordered a dish with duck. Food was out of this world good! It was really one of the best meals I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Aaron Fogg
This visit was awesome. The menu had a huge amount of variety. For the quality of the food, the price was very affordable. Service was good, but a bit casual.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Stephen Lester
Could have friendlier staff. Could put labels in vegetarian, GF, and veg labels on the menu to help save staff time answering questions. And for the love of food please put some beyond or impossible patties in your freezer.
Some of the best fish tacos I’ve ever had. We’d rate the burger 7/10. The edamame hummus was such a different appetizer and tasty! Service was lacking a little but understandable since it was busy. Tables were disgustingly sticky. Our drinks kept getting stuck. We almost split them trying to scrape them off the table.
The Bobcat Cafe is a much loved local pub in Bristol. I have been a customer since it opened over 20 years ago through many owners. The current ownership is trying to follow in the same footsteps as the successful stewardship of the last 16 years. The menu remains pretty much the same with a few changes. I quickly noticed the change in the quality and quantity of ingredients. Prices have gone up, which I understand. The fish tacos and burgers have been a mainstay for many regulars. On a recent visit I ordered the fish tacos again. They are now mostly cabbage slaw with a small slice of seasoned fish. The burgers were known as the best in town. They are considerably smaller with half the fries.
While the new ownership navigates cost cutting, we hope they consider what the locals have come to love and support over the years.
Great food, reasonable prices
The food was not great. The kale salad was very bland. The blackened salmon lifted it a bit but there wasn't much flavor at all. My husband got the fish tacos and mushroom tart. The tart was rich and tasty but the fish tacos were also very bland. For the price we could have a much nicer meal at the Burlington Beer Company. For more flavor we should have gone to Cubbers and spent half the amount of money. However, the service was very good. The food came quickly, the wait staff was attentive and friendly.
Just needed a quick meal after skiing. Absolutely blown away by the bobcat. Friendly staff. Great vibe. DO NOT pass on the burger! Wish this place was closer to where I live
Best fries I've had in ages
Food was mediocre, at best. Though the dishes were supposed to be spicy, I found myself going to the frig. seeing which flavorful sauce would help it. We have been frequenting the Bobcat since around 2015. They handled Covid superbly. We have been trying to remain loyal, but we are done
Food: 1
Service: 5
I had the delicious Soy Braised Pork Belly Bibimbap.
Crispy Sesame Rice, Kimchi, Pickled Seaweed & Cukes, Gochujang, Local Scallions, Neilan’s Favorite Egg.
This was served in a cast iron pan, so it was nice and hot.
Great and fast service.
Nealon our waiter was awesome.
Thank you
Maitre d was very rude. We asked whether to seat ourselves or to wait. She asked whether we had a reservation (we said no) and said that she would be right back to us. There were empty tables & booths. After 10 minutes of my wife and I standing in the entrance, she kinda yelled "Hello! What do you want?" So, we went thru our original conversation. She said that she'd get back to me in a few minutes. I said that we'd already covered that, and to just tell me how long the wait was. She said 60 minutes. I asked why she didn't tell me that in the first place. She said, "I'm telling you that now." Might be a good place, but staff might be iffy.
Awesome spot for cyclists!
Atmosphere: 5
Service: 5
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I used to enjoy Bobcat, but the food seems to have gone downhill since I last tried it. They should really consider rebranding into English pub fare. The atmosphere is already there, the food would go great with their beer, and having a place in Vermont to get fish and chips, bangers and mash, sunday roast with Yorkshire pudding, etc. would be really unique.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 1
Service: 4
Our group of 5 went here on a busy Thursday night for dinner. Food and drinks were delicious! Servers were friendly and attentive. I had the burger which was perfectly cooked. The fries were outstanding. And the crème brûlée was among the best I’ve ever had.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Bobcat Burger
I ordered a dish with duck. Food was out of this world good! It was really one of the best meals I've ever had.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
This visit was awesome. The menu had a huge amount of variety. For the quality of the food, the price was very affordable. Service was good, but a bit casual.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Could have friendlier staff. Could put labels in vegetarian, GF, and veg labels on the menu to help save staff time answering questions. And for the love of food please put some beyond or impossible patties in your freezer.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 3
Recommended dishes: Ramen
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