History of Bayside
Bayside Pavilion, originally called Barker's Restaurant, opened in 1921 & was owned by George & Fannie Barker.
One of the last Vermont country roadhouses, it was a well-known summer destination.
Known for dancing & light fare, Barker's was popular for its homemade hot dog & hamburger relish.
Barker's Restaurant was passed on to their son, Bob Barker & his wife Thelma, who ran the restaurant until the late 1970's.
The restaurant closed for a short time until the mid-1980's, when local St. Albans dentist Ron Kaye bought it & changed the name to Bayside.
With Chef Bob Santini in charge of the kitchen, Bayside was popular for its delicious barbeque ribs & chicken, but most of all for the Thursday night lobster special (which is still popular today).
Live entertainment such as "The Boppers" which featured hometown favorite, Deana Paquette, & "East Coast Muscle" with well-known blues guitarist Nobby Red dominated the live music scene.
Nobby is still rocking at Bayside to this day!
In the late 1990's Bayside was sold to Mark & Annette Mongeon, who then sold the restaurant to the Lowe family in 2001. With extensive renovations for the first time in 80
years, Bayside is now open for year-round enjoyment. Chef Ken Bartlett comes from a background of family restaurants, & brings a diverse menu of seafood, steaks, soups & daily specials.
Our four season location next to the picturesque shores of St. Albans Bay, with local memorabilia that adorns the walls, provides a family atmosphere for everyone to enjoy.
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