Beer Garden @ Bart's Drive-In Restaurant

We recently visited Bart's in Windsor after hearing great things, and we decided to try a few popular items, including the cheeseburger and the lobster roll from the Lobster Tales Truck. I opted for a single-patty cheeseburger, fully loaded with toppings, and it was absolutely delicious. My husband ordered the French dip, which he found was good but not quite what he expected—he probably wouldn’t order it again. The French fries were perfectly crispy, though the onion rings were a bit too greasy, likely due to old fryer oil. We chose to sit outside at the picnic tables, which were thoughtfully arranged, with some shaded by trees—a lovely spot to enjoy our meal. It was evident that Bart's is a local favorite, especially in the mornings when they do brisk business with coffee and pastries. They’ve also transformed the old grocery store section into a cozy indoor seating area, which was nicely done. Windsor Center itself is charming, with a rich history that adds to the overall experience.

I have been visiting Barts for over 30 years, and thankfully it's back to being as good as it was many many years ago. The new owners have done a fabulous job keeping the old school origional charm on the grill side, and bringing in a nice "modern" atmosphere in the dining area. The food was excellent and was exactly what I was hoping it would be. I have to say, the hot dog was spot on. Cooked well, dressed well, with a nice light toast on the bun. No over complication as seems to be the norm with most places now a days. They also do have a wide selection on the menu. Reasonably priced, quick and friendly service. Keep up the great work. I look forward to many return visits.

I stopped by after walking the Windsor City River Trail. I was drawn in by the smell of a lobster truck and the families and friend groups eating at picnic tables looking over the river at fishermen and small boats. I ordered the truffle burger which was a double patty on a grilled bun cooked fresh right in front of me. I ordered tater tots and got a huge pile of them enough for a family to share. Chatting with the owner, Jennifer, it is clear how much energy and love they have put into this business, not only in the menu but in the recent renovations. They have clean bathrooms and ample parking. I enjoyed a perfect night looking over the river, and hope to visit again, but with my family next time. Worth the stop.

Went to Barts for the first time, despite living reasonably close for many years now. I first have to say how pleasant and helpful the staff there were. Stacy took our order and Jordan made our food. Taylor was also there. They were super helpful when we asked questions and made some great suggestions as well. We ordered a couple hot dogs, some chili, mozzarella sticks and some spicy fries. The hot dogs are the longer 10 inch or so ones. They were grilled perfectly. They have two types of chili, with or without beans. Both were great and had some spice, but nothing overwhelming. My wife loved the mozzarella sticks. She was happy they were the thicker ones and not the tiny skinny ones you get at other places. My fries were, fresh, hot and plentiful! We ate inside because the weather was a little damp. However they have ample seating outdoors if you prefer that. Everything was very clean and tidy. I truly cannot say anything negative about our experience. Lastly, the prices were very reasonable. Nice to find a place that does not appear to be trying to suck every last penny out of you. We certainly will be back to try other items. PS. I hope the owners/ management realize the quality of the employees they have!!!

Have not been since Bart's was sold and remodeled. I went there many years ago when it was more of a diner kind of feel to it. I was happy to see the drive up counter was still there and the menu looked amazing. I had ordered a couple of Grilled Chicken Sandwiches online for quick take-out and they called to confirm a missing detail. The sandwiches were excellent. I also saw the new dining area and am anxious to try it out. Looking forward to my next visit.

The staff was very accommodating. I felt bad for them because the outdoor section is incredibly hot for them. But they were very nice and the food was good. They must be very popular because people were lining up and getting their food one after another. I especially liked the decor inside. I thought it was really cool the way they had decorations that were of some entertainment and they also had some games so that you could play a board game or something at a table if desired. I think that's a great added touch.

What an awesome place. Has that shoreline seafood and hotdog stand vibe without having to go to the shore. Then a coffee bar and beer garden is on the otherside in a cozy seating area. Outdoor seating available as well with the Lobster Tales food truck serving lobster rolls. Family friendly as well as the kid options are plentiful, grilled cheese, hot dogs, hamburgers, fries, etc.