Went for dinner and the food was OK. I had a new Citizen Cider I've never had before (Strawberry…read morecrush) and it was good. Sweet, but good. Had a wedge salad, Ruben, and Rachel sandwiches. If I knew the rye bread was going to be buttered, I would have asked them to leave that off (it was probably buttered and then placed on the grill). However, the service was the excellent part of the meal. The waitress was really good. She's the one who recommended the cider to me. She offered a sample taste first, but I just went with a full glass. The server who brought the salad asked if we needed anything else when he brought it. While eating the salad, the waitress checked on in us to see if we needed anything. Our sandwiches came and were correct. Again, the server asked if we needed anything else. Waitress checked in and asked if I needed another drink. So many servers do the minimum, but want a maximum tip. This was the opposite. Thanks to a great waitress and other staff at McGillicuddy's in Waterbury.

Mediocre burgers and chicken tenders, good pretzel sticks, fries, and mozzarella sticks, good…read moreservice, looks like an Irish pub.

We had a bit of a wait, but it was a Saturday night and we did not have to wait as long as they…read moresaid. They use the Yelp waitlist, but I couldn't join it until we showed up to the restaurant, which was a little confusing. We ended up sitting at the counter by the wood fire, which was neat to watch. Our server (Jenn) was awesome. My drink was very pricy ($18), but it was pretty tasty. Everything was absolutely delicious - we got a Mac & cheese and 2 burgers with fries. I love that it's all farm-to-table. Would absolutely eat here again and *highly* recommend it.

I returned to The Bench following my last visit in 2014... kudos to the owners for surviving Covid…read moreand still delivering a spectacular meal. I remembered the duck as one of the best of all time, and they didnt disappoint tonight. Starting with warm, friendly service, a solid menu and inviting atmosphere, it all came back to me. We started with an outstanding poutine with a base of fries in duck fat. Spectacular!!! Next, I had no other option but to try the duck. Served in a skillet with potatoes, and broccoli in a savory sauce that has a hint of sweet without being overwhelmingly sweet, it is perfect. This is definitely a must stop when in Stowe!

Went for early dinner and had a great meal Greated nicely,…read morejust had to wait for table turnover Our server Dave D was very personalable and attentive to our table of 4. He checked on us regularly. Kitchen missed one item on plate and he was so apologetic and quickly got it corrected. Definitely will return when we return ro area end of June. Place was packed for a weeknight so a bit noisy. Otherwise every thing was awesome

Dave D was the server of the night! Friendly, attentive and willing to ask the kitchen questions…read moreto help us to make informed decisions. The food was plentiful and delicious. I ordered the grilled chicken with a side salad instead of fries. It comes dressed with a light vinaigrette. Perfect! Others in our party had crab cakes and pulled pork. All satisfying. The Brussels sprouts appetizer was fried with pork belly. The only item to ding was the corn chowder. It had more potatoes than corn. Still tasty. We ate everything. That says it all.

We had reservations for the day before Thanksgiving (2025), and they did not disappoint. Even…read morethough it was a packed dining room, our table was right next to the fireplace. We started off with the soup of the day which was turkey bacon. My husband got the seafood diavolo and I had the NY strip. Dessert was apple blueberry crumb pie. Everything we had was delicious. The drive from CT was so worth it, we'd take another drive just to back there! Our server, Chelsea, was attentive but also allowed us to enjoy our meals. If you're in Stowe, this place is a MUST! Definitely recommend making a reservation.

What an amazing restaurant. Everyone is so friendly and helpful. They knew it was our anniversary…read moreand they had the best table ready for us as well as a handwritten card! What a special touch. The food was amazing from appetizers to dessert. They had a nice wine list too. We could not have been happier! The interior of the restaurant was warm and inviting. Heather was just the best. So genuine, happy and provides the best service. She made our night. If I could give ten stars I would. We liked it that much.

THREE WORDS: JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR PANCAKES. This was the last…read morebreakfast we had in Stowe and my family has been coming to Stowe for years and we never knew about this place! It's situated right in the heart of Main St across from the iconic steepled church and offers a wonderful breakfast. We opted to join their waitlist but they were able to seat us as soon as we arrived. Their menu has a lot of breakfast options but the jalapeño cheddar pancakes were out of this world. So tasty and paired well with the syrup! Definitely put this on your list. The interior is so cozy and inviting like you're sitting in your family's dining room!

The food was good. Glad we got reservations…read more It was a busy time of year (October) The weather was nice.. Sat inside. Nice wait staff. Parking around the area is a little crazy. Had to park and walk 2 streets over.

Great menu! Food was delicious. Excellent service. I can see why this place gets such a high…read morerating! I ordered The Stuff salad- very creative! And my partner ordered the Dragon Noodle special. Both were extremely tasty. We also had the scallion pancake which was bursting with flavor. The atmosphere is very warm and convivial. Not to be missed!

Best craft beer pub in Vermont if there is one I'm not aware of it because it would quite…read moreimpossible to beat their craft beer list. Menu this week was focused heavily on Hill stead Farms. The owner and staff were dedicated to the highest customer service. All of them act like owner's taking pride in their craft beer bar.

Great find near Stowe. We were driving through smugglers notch and felt that we should finish…read moredinner before reaching hotel. We just found it on the way and went in. Luckily we got seat straight away. We had one salad, one veg pizza and one sushi ordered and fist 2 item came pretty soon. We really liked both salad and pizza. Vegetables felt so fresh and taste was amazing. Sushi came after a while and it was little fancy as it was lit on the table to cook inside food. Taste was good but slightly burnt feeling because of fire. I will try other one next time. Interior is nice and have lot of space. We were seated on covered patio and next to us was a small stream flowing, that was nice touch. Enough of parking is available outside and it's free.

Step it up Matterhorn - please. We, too, are locals who mostly avoid Stowe in the winter, but dined…read moreone night before a show at Spruce Peak and before that a fall family dinner and both were not up to par at Matterhorn. We really look forward to long bike rides or runs in Stowe followed by dinner outside by the water at the Matterhorn, but our last two experiences were full of disappointment. The service was not as we remembered and the staff generally did not seem happy to be there and it was not busy at all. It's such a great menu and we love the setting by the river in the summer (occasional bear sightings too). We may give you another try in the spring, and we hope that you read your reviews and take action as such. Here's to improvement!

Michael was a very friendly bartender. The place has loads of TVs, and is a good place to watch…read moresporting events. They have great craft beer selection but you have to effectively take a sobriety test to get to the downstairs bathroom. That said, i recommend this place unreservedly.

A local recommended Rí Rá so we decided to try their cottage pie and beef stew that she…read morerecommended. The soda bread was a little inedible but both pie and stew were delicious. Like others mentioned, the service was a little slow but they were friendly and professional. We also received a 10% discount for wearing green so that was really nice. If you want warm and comfortable food & service, I recommend Rí Rá, a great place for Guiness and watching the game with actual servers from Ireland. How cool. Price: $$ Parking: Meter Parking Recommendations: Cottage pie

Stopped in on a Thursday evening during mud season and had a really nice time. Tried a tasty cider…read moreand a couple of well-made microbrews along with some snacks--everything was solid. The best part was the people. We ended up chatting with the brewmaster, who's from Mexico City, and he was super knowledgeable and easy to talk to. The owner was also very warm and friendly and made us feel welcome right away. We also happened to walk in during a salsa dance lesson, which was a fun surprise--definitely not something you expect to see in rural Vermont. Overall, a relaxed, welcoming spot with good drinks and interesting people. We would return.

Very cool spot. Veteran owned. Large beer selection. Husband loved every beer he tried. We spoke to…read morethe owner at length - a really nice man, passionate about his business. They have a decent food menu also, but we didn't have anything to eat.

Outstanding staff and great food that's reasonably priced. Plenty of seating in a comfortable pub…read moreatmosphere.

I discovered this place the first time I came to Vermont and visited St Albans. This is a great pub…read morethe food was delicious fast and friendly service.