Electra's Restaurant — Restaurant in Shelburne

Update from my initial review – the restaurant is gorgeous, the front of house staff Jake, Mia, Hannah, etc., are all top-notch but the food is just mediocre. It all looks fabulous when it arrives, but the execution seems way off. Items are either not cold enough or not hot enough, main dishes are wildly overdressed for the sake of presentation. example – beautiful piece of crusted rare Ahi Tuna was so recommended by most of the staff. They were right, the piece of fish was so tender and lovely, but piled on the plate were six different components, which made the dish so confusing. Your taste buds were doing U-turns nonstop from some strawberry, rhubarb compote, to some sugary Demi glaze, to some bok choy, wilted, spinach, cornpone, something or other. It was just too much. Another example – pork ribeye. Not only was this dish overdressed, but the protein was similar in consistency to what I can only describe as pre marinated Hormel pork tenderloin package you might pick up at a meat department at your local grocery store. I don’t know if it was sous vide or boiled or what but it was strange and cheap tasting. The filet mignon was tender and flavorful but again there was a miniature lobster roll on top of the fillet, again, along with tons more greens and parsnips and insanity that made the prime focus of the dish, the protein, an afterthought. Appetizers, which are reliably consistent were also way off. Beef tartare, which is usually a stand out, was not fully ground and had connective tissues dangling from bite to bite and super under seasoned, even with the quail egg and the caviar on top. Short rib, poutine was just that, short rib poutine. Not much to say there. the truffle squash blossoms were the strangest. Stuffed with what was supposed to be Chèvre but tasted like ricotta, this dish was again, overly complicated, two squash blossoms on a bed of greens for $20? Baffled. What is going on with Vermont restaurants? I really can’t figure this one out. If they have the ambience, they don’t usually have the food, if they have the food, the place Is usually a dump with terrible service. There is truly a market out there for food connoisseurs that are willing to pay exorbitant prices for dynamic and well thought out and executed menu items. Why does everyone keep missing the mark? Electras has all of the components to be outstanding. Management and wait staff are so lovely, professional and invested. The interiors are sumptuous. I just wish the food quality and execution were on par with all the...

Electra in Shelburne delivers an exceptional dining experience that feels tailor-made for special occasions. Despite a packed house—likely due to college graduations and prom night—the restaurant held its own with steady service and outstanding food.

We started with the Slider Trio, each mini bite offering a distinct and flavorful twist: the bison slider with caramelized onion and blue cheese was bold and rich; the duck with cherry compote and chèvre was beautifully balanced with a touch of sweetness; and the Wagyu, with its classic American cheese, pickle, and secret sauce on a soft sweet roll, was pure comfort food with a gourmet edge.

The Green Mountain Boucher Blue cheese plate was a pleasant surprise—creamy and mild with just enough complexity to make it interesting, revealing hints of chestnut, truffle, and white pepper. It’s a great choice for those who appreciate artisan cheeses without the overpowering bite.

For entrees, the Crispy Prosciutto Stuffed Quail was a standout. The quail was perfectly cooked—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside—and the cheddar herb dumplings bathed in a cider-Calvados reduction brought a Vermont-forward, seasonal flair to the dish. It was comforting, elegant, and richly layered.

The Wagyu Steak Frites was equally impressive. The Australian Wagyu was tender and flavorful, enhanced by a luscious port wine demi-glace. Paired with crispy fries and fresh haricot verts, it hit all the right notes for a steakhouse classic done right.

Electra is definitely on the higher-end side—expect to spend a bit more—but the quality of ingredients, thoughtful preparation, and refined atmosphere make it worth it. Whether you’re celebrating something special or just indulging in a top-tier meal, this...

Huge shout out to our phenomenal waitress Taylor! My husband and I went to The Friendly Toast in downtown Burlington the morning of our 8-year wedding anniversary, and Taylor happened to be our waitress she was not only friendly and attentive but extremely excited to celebrate with us our anniversary and make a great experience for brunch. She then happened to mention that she works at another restaurant in the evenings titled Electra. We had never been to Burlington before and we had decided to venture that way rhe day after, since we already had reservations at another Italian restaurant nearby well truth be told we should have absolutely gone there for anniversary but ended up making reservations anyway since she spoke so highly of it and they had duck on the menu which happens to be our favorite! When we arrived the day after our anniversary Taylor was thrilled as were we since the interior and exterior of the building were beautiful and the dinner exceeded expectations! Just a bit too spicy for my liking regarding the slaw but we did get the duck and it was cooked perfectly 👌 exactly how we like it!!! the atmosphere was stunning the older Victorian building had all the perfect touches and had been newly renovated she also was able to light the fireplace for us which made everything even more romantic and we had a little private table in the corner. My husband and I live in New Hampshire and mentioned over and over again this place would be our go to spot 100% if we live nearby!!! and we just want to give a huge shout out to Taylor and the chef for an exceptional experience and for truly making our anniversary weekend...