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Backyard Bistro at Charlotte Crossings
Dining & Cafe

Backyard Bistro at Charlotte Crossings

Charlotte

Welcome to Backyard Bistro at Charlotte Crossings. The latest venture of long time restauranteurs and former La Villa Bistro owners, Adam and Jill Spell. Join us for a cocktail and a bite in our newly built bar, dining room and tented outside seating as well as lawn seating in Charlotte. Enjoy fresh dishes prepared in kitchen and pizza oven. Grab a friend and come down to listen to live music (events to be scheduled). Our American Fusion vibe will impress. Dine-in, take out and catering services are available. Also booking events such as Rehersal dinners and Birthday Parties in the outside tent. We look foward to welcoming you!

Restaurant
Reserve

15% off

Insider Perk

Menu

Appetizers

  • Basket of Homemade Tortilla Chips and Guacamole

    $12

    Fried corn chips and homemade Guacamole. Gluten Free Vegan Vegetarian.

    • Dairy Free
    • Gluten Free
    • Pork Free
    • Red Meat Free
    • Sesame Free
    • Shellfish Free
    • Soy Free
    • Tree Nut Free
    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian
  • Crispy Fried Calamari

    $18

    Sliced rings of calamari and Jalapeno pepper tossed in a corn meal crusted and served with a mango-siracha aioli.

    • Pork Free
    • Red Meat Free
    • Sesame Free
    • Tree Nut Free
  • Crispy Brussel Sprouts

    $16

    With lemon caper aioli.

    • Pork Free
    • Red Meat Free
    • Sesame Free
    • Shellfish Free
    • Soy Free
    • Tree Nut Free
  • Nachos

    $16 / $19

    Layers of corn chips, queso cheese, jalapeno, sour cream, salsa, and guacamole (not recommended for takeout).

    • Pork Free
    • Sesame Free
    • Shellfish Free
    • Soy Free
    • Tree Nut Free
  • Caesar Salad

    $14 / $25 / $29

    Homemade dressing, croutons and shredded parmesan.

    • Pork Free
    • Sesame Free
    • Shellfish Free
    • Soy Free
    • Tree Nut Free
  • Backyard Salad

    $16 / $27 / $29

    Fresh greens, honey clover goat cheese, roasted sweet potato, toasted walnuts, dried cranberries, and honey-lemon vinaigrette. Gluten Free Vegetarian.

    • Gluten Free
    • Vegetarian
  • Oysters on the 1/2 Shell

    $24

    Duxbury, MA cocktail sauce, rice wine vinegar mignonette (1/2 Price for Happy Hour, not available for takeout).

    • Sesame Free
    • Soy Free
    • Tree Nut Free

Entrees

  • Bolognese

    $28

    Fat Cow Farm beef, pork and pancetta braised slow, with house-made fettuccine.

    • Dairy Free
    • Egg Free
    • Gluten Free
    • Halal
    • Keto
    • Kosher
    • Low Fodmap
    • Low Sodium
    • Low Sugar
    • Paleo
    • Pork Free
    • Red Meat Free
    • Sesame Free
    • Shellfish Free
    • Soy Free
    • Tree Nut Free
    • Vegan
    • Vegetarian
  • Misty Knoll Statler Breast

    $34

    Grilled broccolini, whipped potatoes, maple bourbon sauce. Gluten Free.

    • Gluten Free
    • Pork Free
    • Sesame Free
    • Shellfish Free
    • Soy Free
    • Tree Nut Free
  • Crispy Skin Atlantic Salmon

    $32

    Sundried tomato and pesto risotto. Gluten Free Available.

    • Pork Free
    • Red Meat Free
    • Sesame Free
    • Shellfish Free
    • Tree Nut Free
  • Thai Green Curry Bowl with Chicken

    $28

    Red peppers, yellow squash and zucchini, fresh lime, coconut curry sauce served over rice. Gluten Free.

    • Dairy Free
    • Gluten Free
    • Pork Free
    • Red Meat Free
    • Sesame Free
    • Shellfish Free
    • Soy Free
    • Tree Nut Free
  • Steak Frites

    $48

    12 oz New York strip, hand cut fries, beef demi.

    • Pork Free

Amenities

Bar / loungeHigh chairsOn-site parkingOnline reservationsOutdoor seatingRestrooms

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomsPet friendlyWheelchair friendly

Details

Address

3488 Ethan Allen Hwy, Charlotte, VT 05445

Phone

+1 802-425-2596

Email

adam@backyardbistrovt.com

Website

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Hours

  • MonClosed
  • Tue4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Wed4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Thu4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Fri4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Sat4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
  • Sun4:00 PM – 8:30 PM

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