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Hours
Sun
7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Mon
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Wed
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Thu
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Fri
11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Sat
7:30 AM - 9:00 PM
Food and ambience
Local cuisine, American, Bar, Seafood, Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options
Special occasions, Romantic, Scenic view, Large groups, Bar scene, Business meetings
Menu
Appetizers
Miso-Soy Tuna*
Black pepper encrusted & seared ahi tuna over Wakame salad, orange zested miso soy & seasoned wonton chips
$16.00
Baby Blues*
Pan seared sea scallops & button mushrooms in a creamy blue cheese sauce, baked bubbly hot with warm crostinis
$18.00
Bone-In Wings
Plump drums & wings glazed with house, Vermont maple BBQ or Buffalo
$14.00
Boneless Wings
Crispy coated, tossed with maple BBQ or buffalo
$14.00
Party Pan
Twin tater cups, maple BBQ wings & buffalo bombs
$16.00
Calamari*
Rings, tents, kalamata olives & banana peppers with spicy marinara
$17.00
Is this restaurant good for breakfast?
Details
About
Famous for it's hearty comfort food, the East Side offers fine dining on the shores of beautiful Lake Memphremagog. When you're traveling, nothing hits the spot better than a homemade buttermilk biscuit with chicken, gravy, real mashed potatoes and cranberry sauce. If you have room for the bake shops, dessert of the month, you'll know why the East Side has been a Newport, VT favorite for years. The Dancing Sail Banquet Room's elegant waterfront dining room and terrace open onto a garden courtyard to create the ideal setting for a story book Vermont wedding. Whether you are hosting a business meeting, birthday celebration, or special occasion dinner, the East Side is the perfect choice for all occasions.
CUISINES
American, Bar, Seafood
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Vegan options, Gluten free options
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Brunch
FEATURES
Takeout, Reservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Television, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Wine and Beer, Accepts American Express, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Free Wifi, Accepts Discover, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Waterfront
Contribute
4.0
428 reviews
Excellent
167
Very good
139
Average
73
Poor
34
Terrible
15
William R
3 contributions
Oct 2020 • none
Recently stayed at Gregoire Castle in Irasburg Vermont and had The Eastside crew come in and cook us dinner. I told Dena to do her thing without further instruction. She did, and it was AMAZING!!! Her awesome assistant Jo decorated the outdoor patio table for appetizers and the indoor table for dinner. She then proceeded to bring out tray after tray of amazing morsels that Dena and her Chef whipped up in the kitchen. Anywhere from 10-13 different options, I honestly lost count. Never experienced anything like it, each one fabulous with local ingredients sprinkled in everywhere. Somehow, we were then expected to go inside and eat dinner. Twisting our arms was not necessary. Candlelit table with some of the most succulent steaks, perfect halibut and other sides spread across the table. Still not enough? How about three different delectable desserts! All of it pulled off in the little kitchen in the house. Like some kind of Disney magic they swiftly cleaned up and left the place cleaner than when they arrived. Never dreamed of an eating experience like that. If you want to be spoiled, have them cater for you. If not dine in at their place. Can't say enough about these folks. Spectacular. Don't thank me for the heads up on this place, just sit back after your meal with two hands on your belly and smile. I'll know. Bravo Eastside!!!
Written October 14, 2020
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Cadwaladre
Michigan58 contributions
Aug 2021 • none
Friends brought us here when we visited Vermont and we were not disappointed. The facility is very pleasant with a nice view of the lake. Our server was attentive and efficient. Salads were crisp, and we each received warm rolls with butter. Onion rings were fantastic and fried mushrooms were good too. Steaks were served just as ordered, and a shrimp and scallop linguini special was fantastic. There's also a nice (though pricey) gift shop that's fun to check out. All around a great experience.
Written August 19, 2021
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James T
Gabriels254 contributions
Feb 2022 • none
Following a snowshoe race, we stopped at the Eastside Restaurant for lunch with a group of over a dozen college students. I informed the hostess that they are likely to order plenty of chocolate milk and if crayons and coloring pages are available, they would appreciate both.
The menu had plenty of fine options, and of course they drank plenty of chocolate milk with their burgers, fries, soup, chicken, fish, etc. The service was great and the wait time for the various menu items was minimal.
Needless to say, the students did a stellar job of coloring while waiting for their food.
Written March 5, 2022
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Chris L
Boston7 contributions
Jun 2022 • none
Many if not most restaurants in Newport seem to close at 9pm, so we raced out to the closet place to our hotel at 8pm one Friday evening. We weren't disappointed.
We sat at the bar and enjoyed our food and a drink while listening to a duo play hits from the 80s. (Very talented musicians.) The fish tacos were exceptional, with a spicy sauce that had a nice kick to it and well-cooked fish. The staff were all super friendly and attentive. They checked on us frequently to make sure we had everything we needed, but we never felt like we were being rushed even as the band started playing "Closing Time" behind us.
We'll definitely come back the next time we're in Newport.
Written June 19, 2022
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mjn06033
Hartford168 contributions
Apr 2024 • couples
We ate at this restaurant twice. The first night the fish and chips my husband had were very good. I ordered gluten free pasta and it was extremely overcooked. It was falling apart. The second night my husband had a club sandwich and it was good. I asked for a Reuben without bread because of my allergy and received one slice of corned beef with a smear of sauerkraut and dressing. The plate was full of potato chips. I told the waitress I wasn’t happy with paying $14 for a slice of corned beef and she said she did tell the kitchen the plate was skimpy before bringing out our meal. She did offer some candy to us which we declined. Overall I would not go back to this restaurant.
Written April 9, 2024
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Ty S
Chicago42 contributions
Oct 2020 • couples
Wonderful lobster bisque. Fish and chips were good; it's awesome when places have malt vinegar at the ready :)
Table of 5 was seated a little too close for comfort (one was coughing, not reassuring in the era of Covid).
Takeout experience was good too.
Do yourself a favor and get some truffles from the attached gift shop on your way out.
Written October 24, 2020
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TRUANE9296
Bangor202 contributions
Sep 2022 • none
, We dined here on Sept 29 at 5:30 pm. This is a popular restaurant in Newport. Nice view dockside at the water. Restaurant was clean. Restroom was clean. Wait staff was decent and was honest about the menu. She did not promote something if she had not had it. My wife had the Shrimp Scampi which was plentiful and the seafood was very fresh. I had the Harbor Master which was 5 large scallops, 4 large shrimp, haddock and a seafood stuffing. lots of sauce on top which I did not like. Otherwise it was very good. Rice on the side. A bread loaf was served before the meal. Total price before tip was $70. We would eat here again.
Written October 2, 2022
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Celeste B
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • family
I’ve been to the eastside restaurant all my life and the food is amazing!! But I just got married on August 12th and had Dena and her team cater the wedding. When I say the food was to die for its an understatement!! My guest raved about the food, they thought the hors d’oeuvres was the meal because there were so may options. Then they had the meal with prime rib, cod and stuffed chicken. Everything was amazing and people are still talking about it! If you’re hosting a party or want amazing food at your wedding, you have to contact them. You won’t be disappointed!!
Written August 18, 2023
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Beyond Boston Road trip
Boston720 contributions
Sep 2020 • couples
We had mixed reviews about the food. People were not thrilled about the fish and chips which was on the crunchy side. I had maple broiled scallops which were phenomenal as was the side of veggies and the fries. The Nanny Haddock was also a favorite at our table. Generous portions. Great view!
Written September 29, 2020
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Elizabeth C
Morrisville23 contributions
Sep 2024 • family
Very disappointing. Had to wait over an hour for a table after being told a 20 minute wait. Service was poor. Once seated waited 20 minutes for a server to take drink orders . Menu options were mostly heavy fried foods and everything seemed to come with fries. Took forever to get our food which was mediocre at best. Took forever to get our check. After seeing my total and presenting my credit card, server came back with check with different total…beware! They charge 3% of your bill for using a credit card.
Written September 29, 2024
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Matt
1 contribution
Oct 2022 • friends
Eight of us traveled from upstate New York on motorcycles to enjoy our annual Autumn ride and lunch on the lake. Our visit last year and previous visits have been very good. Our 2022 visit, not so much. The Seafood Chowder had plenty of potatoe and only salmon bits for the "seafood". The Chicken & Biscuits had only about a half of cup of chicken with a large biscuit. The Spinach dip contained a very small portion of chips, which were all broken, and the dip was cold in the middle. The server was courteous and did an excellent job.
Written October 7, 2022
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worldcitizen22
Long Branch82 contributions
Jul 2020 • none
To my opinion this is the best restaurant you can eat in the Newport area. By the water. Gorgeous views, outdoor and indoor dining, great cocktails, and delicious fish. We had the Oriental salad, cheese curds, the maple glazed salomon and lemon capers cod. The cod was outstanding. The waitress was very pleasant and eager to make us happy. She succeeded! Highly recommended place, a must!
Written July 10, 2020
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Judy G
Montreal293 contributions
Aug 2023 • friends
I was very much looking forward to returning to East Side for the first time since before the pandemic. Although the view of Lake Memphremagog is always magnificent and the food is very good, the salad bar in the past was part of the experience and definitely added to the meal. I was very disappointed that the salad bar was gone. My meal (scallops) was very good, and my 2 friends also both enjoyed theirs (cod, pork chop) as well, but it was less interesting without the salad bar. It is now less worth the 45 minute drive to get there.
Written August 4, 2023
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BrewsMom
Northampton307 contributions
Jul 2021 • none
We ate on the deck before "rush hour." Very nice atmosphere on a warm but not hot evening. Staff were pretty harried but smiling and attempting to appear relaxed. Rapidly became packed on a Saturday evening. Food was ok. G & T was huge but watery. Both of our entrees were pretty good (fish tacos and a haddock dish) but were over sauced. I'd eat here again but definitely try some other dishes. Fish and chips looked good. Didn't have room for dessert. They looked good too.
Written July 21, 2021
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WeekendEscape
Concord30 contributions
Mar 2024 • couples
The Eastside was perfect for us after driving a couple of hours to the NEK. It was recommended by a former local and did not disappoint with a good selection of beers and cocktails and a broad and interesting menu. You can't beat the location on the water. I imagine it is a fun place to dine during warmer months when they open the deck. If we return to Newport, we will also return to The Eastside Restaurant.
Written March 31, 2024
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