We walked in on Valentine's Day and the hostess made it work to let us sit right away, which was very nice. Food: 4/5 - we got the bomb sandwich, one steak one grilled chicken. Steak was cooked nicely, but probably would prefer thinner cuts vs chunks. Chicken was good and extra cheesy. The fries were excellent Vibe: 4/5 - we sat in the room with the kitchen so it was smoky but not offensive. The other room had a better ambiance. Value: 4/5 - Fine. Filling meal, reasonably priced drinks Service: 3/5 - they tried hard. It was busy but we waited probably 45 min for our food and they forgot our appetizer. Everyone was nice though read more

Echo Restaurant and Lounge - The bomb with grilled chicken - Italian Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

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After being asked how our meal was by none other than the OWNER and giving honest feedback on the steak tips (didn't ask for a refund or for it to be removed from the bill). She responded "oh I'm happy to throw away $20 worth of meat". Rude and inappropriate. Then when my spouse attempted to calmly let her know her behavior was unacceptable she tried to defend herself instead of apologizing. After 4-5 very pleasant experiences this was enough so that We will NEVER spend another red cent in this establishment. read more

Echo Restaurant and Lounge - Truffle Fries Steak Tips Chicken Tenders - Italian Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

Highly recommend making a reservation if you're planning to visit Echo in Brattleboro; if you just walk in, they'll likely turn you away at the door. Our group of seven was seated right away thanks to our reservation, but the wait for both drinks and food was on the longer side. Our server apologized multiple times, which we appreciated, and we passed the time playing phone games with the kids to keep them busy. The pierogies were a highlight, with a nicely crispy exterior and a creamy filling, and the shoestring fries came out salty and crunchy. My chicken cordon bleu sandwich, though, didn't really live up to the name, and the side salad was pretty plain with just a basic vinaigrette. My wife's grilled cheese with fried chicken strips also seemed a bit undercooked, and the chicken had a slightly rubbery texture. Overall it wasn't our best dining experience, but the atmosphere inside is very nice and the staff themselves are kind. read more

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My wife ordered the $20 steak and cheese with a side of coleslaw and Loaded Fries. This sandwich was delivered on greasy toast, this missed the mark IMO, because it's a fat overload. I suggest using a bakery roll in place of the toast. I one of these The loaded fries also missed the mark, this inspired creation include some dabs of salsa from a jar and some substandard cheese. . The steak was definitely not your standard shredded meat. You'd find an a sub shop however it was sliced poorly . The coleslaw was also clearly out of a bag with some heavy dressing pour on it right before they gave it to us Overall, I would avoid this establishment until their chef get together. On the bright side, the staff was friendly, and professional. read more

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I am in town for work and requested a place from the hotel and they recommended this place; I am so thankful! This is the best calamari I have ever had. I'll be dreaming about it for a long time! I also got shrimp and a salad and it was just the right amount. The place was packed but the service was fast! The server was wonderful, he suggested both the items I got and I was thankful! The lighting is low in this place but allows you to relax and enjoy. If you are passing through or live near the area, don't sleep on echo!! read more

The only good item in all our food were the sweet potato fries which were hot crispy and salty- delicious. The garlic bread was terrible. Soft barely cooked white bread minimal seasoning and cold. Rip off! Steak tips on top of salad. Steak was the correct doneness but again cold, and couldnt even chew through it. The waitstaff were friendly, and it wasnt too noisy. That is about the only good thing I can think of to say. Very, very disappointed. read more

Oh hell yeah! Delicious cheese burger and excellent service. Friendly staff. Probably the fastest I've ever eaten a hamburger. It was that good! read more

Best pizza I've had in 2025. The server said "it's a little thicker than New Haven style" (note to selves: get to New Haven and check out the hullabaloo), but for me, that the toppings were underneath the cheese is what sealed the deal. Intense flavor melting: mushrooms, sausage, caramelized onions. 5 drools. read more

I really didn't expect to eat good food in Brattleboro, VT but I have to say that I am extremely surprised. Was able to walk into this restaurant without a reservation on a Saturday night which was pretty good and was seated right away at the bar. - Steak Bomb - This sounded like a heart attack but it wasn't as bad as what it was made out to be. The steak was more tender than the one on the pizza and I appreciate how much cheese they put into the sandwich. My favorite part, oddly enough, was the arugula salad. It's probably because I haven't eaten vegetables in the past few days. - Black & Blue - I didn't care much for the steak on the pizza, it wasn't super tender, BUT the combination of the blue cheese with the mozarella was actually so shockingly good. Every pizza place should think thought about having this combination as the tart and earthy flavors of the blue cheese mixes perfectly well with the rich mozzarella cheese. The crust wasn't anything to die for but the blue cheese and the broccoli was honestly very good. - Ice Cream Sundae - Love a good ice cream sundae! I appreciate how much sauce they put into the sundae because every bite was bursting with flavor in the perfect melty concoction. Honestly, not a bad place to eat at all and would definitely come back when in the area. Also people watching here is so interesting because everyone just seems like they are part of one big community which is very nice to see. read more

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This restaurant is so cute, the windows and twinkley lights make the ambiance nice and cute. I had a great server, he was helpful and friendly! The calamari was good, I got the Marinara in place of aioli and got the truffle fries on the side. The truffle fries were everything I needed them to be. Plus the fresh lemonade, just get it. read more

Echo Restaurant and Lounge - Lemonade, Calamari, parmesan truffle fries - Italian Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

TL;DR we waited over an hour for food we were told several times was coming very soon before we had to bail. Went there for dinner on a Saturday night. Arrived 10 minutes ahead of our reservation and were seated promptly. They brought a straw cup for my 9yo without asking if they needed one (they did not). We placed our order and then the real trouble began. 30 min after ordering pizzas (something that should take less than 10 min to cook) we were told the food would be out soon. 15 minutes after that we were told the food would be out in 2 minutes. 10 minutes after that I confronted the waiter (after he walked right past us while I was trying to get his attention) who admitted that, in fact, the kitchen was really backed up and it would be at least another 20 minutes before the food came out. We ended up leaving so we could grab something at the local coop before it closed. I understand that kitchens sometimes have delays but it's pretty inexcusable to be there with my kid and have the server mislead us multiple times about when food is coming. read more

The food was good but the waiter was very unfriendly. He made us feel like we were bothering him anytime we asked a question. Never once did he smile at us or say you're welcome when we thanked him. We are very friendly and laid-back people and were trying to celebrate a birthday so we are not sure why he seemed annoyed the entire time and put a damper on our night. read more

After spending $90, I didn't get the Mac and cheese and all of our fries were cold and hard as if they'd been sitting for hours. My grill cheese was more like buttered toast with warm cheese and our burger had a gluten free bun which was not asked for. I can see the food would have been good if prepared and presented better than this though and the chicken club was perfect and enjoyed. This garlic bread is a perfect example of our meal. read more

Echo Restaurant and Lounge - Burnt garlic bread. - Italian Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

We were a large group and we definitely lollygagged while we were deciding what to eat and drink. A few of us had cocktails and they were delicious. We had cauliflower bites and calamari, which we loved. The main dishes were A- rather than A+. We had made a reservation, and our table was just right. read more

One of the worst dining experiences I've ever had. Our food took over an hour to come without our waitress bothering to check on us. Never apologized for the wait, just "your food's almost done." I ordered my burger medium well, it came looking like raw hamburger - completely pink. My sister's salad had avocado that was completely brown and it was the smallest $20 salad I'd ever seen. Super disappointing experience, we were really excited to try this place. read more

Echo Restaurant and Lounge - Raw burger when asked for medium well - Italian Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

The apps sounded so good we ordered two. The calamari nice big rings and the tarter sauce had to be homemade it was so good. The fried pierogi's nice crisp outside nicely filled with mashed potatoes. The garlic butter sauce and parm cheese topped it off very nicely. For our dinner we went for the meatball and sausage pizza. We are from NY & CT so were hard to please. But this was a tasty good pizza we are wondering if the chef was from NY or CT? read more

Food and drinks are always tasty. I like sitting in the window nooks for larger groups.

Has a good menu with good variety. From pizza to pasta to sandwiches to fish it was a pleasant surprise. The side salad was a plate of yummy arugula. The meat pizza was good size but the sauce I found too strong. It was full of meat. The oil and garlic pasta has good flavor with tons of garlic. Mixed cocktails were very tasty with a variety of options read more

Echo Restaurant and Lounge - Side salad - Italian Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

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The atmosphere is off the charts great vibe! Food is very good, with some electicness to it. Cocktails are great. Really tough to get in and the price point is very high! read more

Fantastic food and service for this area, which does not have a lot of either. The calamari is not your standard frozen, rubbery appetizer. It's pillowy soft. The steak tips are ridiculously flavourful. The chicken club sandwich is unique without being unpleasant. There's a great bar, and the vibe is very pleasant all around. read more

I would rate this place 0 stars if it was an option. We arrived a little early for our reservation but were seated. The restaurant was bustling but not busy. However, we received slow, inattentive and impersonal service. Like, he didn't even try. The drinks were bad: the lemonade tasted old and bad, the old fashioneds weren't old fashioneds, even the beer was flat, and we had to ask for water refills when our 5 glasses were empty for 15 minutes, only to get 4 of them filled. Our food took over an hour and our $35 steaks lacked flavor. I ordered truffle fries but received regular fries, and when I asked the waiter about it, he said, "yeah those don't look like truffle fries so I won't charge you for them" but never asked if I still wanted the truffle fries (I did) and certainly didn't offer to get them. He dropped off boxes, but I had to find him and ask for check 15 mins later....common theme? Totally disappointed that we wanted nearly 2 hrs in this place. read more

One of our favorite places in brattleboro! Friendly management, a nice variety of menu options and a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Among my top 5 eating establishments in Brattleboro. read more

One of the best places to stop when we are heading home to CT. Excellent food- from their pizza to the seafood as well as very cute and cozy inside. My top choice for Brattleboro. read more

Great spot in a quaint town! I came here with a big group and were sat at exactly at our reservation time. The ambiance is great. You can see the chefs cooking, including the flames from the wood fired oven. The menu selection is great as it boasts casual food, including a burger and chicken sandwich, as well as more indulgent entrees like salmon, risotto and pasta, as well as a large selection of pizzas. I opted for the risotto special, which had short ribs, broccoli and mushrooms, and the calamari to start. The calamari was cooked perfectly and the aioli sauce that accompanied it was really tasty. The risotto was a perfectly sized portion. The short ribs were cooked perfectly. Overall, it was a really tasty dish. The server was super friendly, but because we were a large party, entrees were not brought out at the same time. Two people in my party got theirs about 10 minutes after everyone else, so I knocked off a star for that. I definitely hope to return though! read more

Absolutely love this place! Super friendly, cool vibe. The service is excellent. We've been here twice within the past year and saw the same bartenders, servers and hosts, a good sign of consistency. They have some interesting cocktails. We had the veggie pizza with sausage and loved it. read more

Food and service was amazing. Calamari was crunchy and moist, the peppercorn aioli was delish. The Ribeye was huge and well seasoned, and the fried dough is highly recommended! read more

Fantastic Service. Good food. Great vibe. Sat at the bar on summer Saturday night and had a good time.

Excellent food with grumpy servers. The restaurant is purposefully down market in appearance and attracts families, daters, groups of friends. It's modestly noisy but not over the top. We were warmly greeted but found our two waiters didn't really understand how to engage positively. Nothing rude but just not warm or cheery. It was a Friday and perhaps they're burned out, but their job is to still be 'on' even if they'd rather be home. The food was excellent. We had the lime grilled shrimp, bacon and chicken Alfredo, and the ribeye. They were wonderful, with the ribeye being one of the best ever. Skipped dessert. Recommend but hoping they can lighten up a little read more

First time in and with a group of eight before we went to a Latches concert. We were in and out that we had to hang a bit prior to the show. Every one in our party enjoyed their drinks and amazing food well worth to check it out. read more

We visited Vermont for the first time and after visiting a winery and receiving a recommendation we decided to have an early dinner here. We got a table right away and service was quick. Since we had just gotten done a hike and were quite hungry we tried quite a few menu items and were happy with every single one. Our party chose the steak bomb, the salmon risotto and the Caesar salad. We also had the cauliflower bites, Mac and cheese, sweet potato fries and zucchini noodles. And even though we were full we had crème brûlée and fried dough for dessert as well! There were so many other menu items we wanted to try. If you're in the area you should definitely give this a try. If we hadn't just visited a winery we would have chosen one of their delightful spirits as well. read more

Echo Restaurant and Lounge - We tried so many things - Italian Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

Highly recommended this place is awesome, great owners in Erin and Brian and the staff they are very lucky! Matt, Ernesto, Meghan, Ashley etc are the best! The food, is too die for. It reminds me of a NYC restaurant! Date nights are never better read more

Echo Restaurant and Lounge - Special pasta, Bee Sting( best drink on the planet ) Fiddlehead, chicken club - Italian Near Me - Brattleboro, Vermont

Great dependable restaurant for many years. Visit from Boston to camp every year for the last 12 years, always great on a Saturday night.

A mixed bag. My wife's hamburger was delicious. I had the risotto with salmon. The interior of the salmon was uncooked and I had to return it. The rice in the risotto was borderline inedible. It was not arborio rice. The restaurant was very busy that evening, so clearly a lot of people enjoy eating here, but my meal was disappointing. They may be short staffed as the service was slow. If I were to return, I'd probably stick with a burger and maybe try their pizza. read more

4.5 stars. The reason for docking half a star is because the portion sizes are small for what you pay for. We went here for lunch on a whim on a search for indoor dining on a hot day. The shrimp appetizer is great, but only comes with 4 large shrimp, tiny side salad, and rings up at $12. Overpriced, but we were on vacation and it tasted so good anyways. We split a steak Cesar wrap which was also delicious! Opted to add a side order of minestrone soup for $3 extra bringing the total to $13 for soup and sandwich. The soup came in a small tea cup and the wrap was small, but filled with plenty of steak and flavor. The portion sizes are good for a female, but perhaps not for a hungry male. The flavors are fantastic and the service staff is great too. Overall a good experience here. We would come back. Specialty lemon/lime vodka drink was ultra refreshing! It certainly wasn't weak either. read more

I am only reviewing cocktails and dessert as we had our food at another restaurant prior. The dark chocolate martini had far too high of a vodka ratio and neither my cousin nor I could bear to finish drinking it. The chocolate torte was decent and I like the creamer brûlée, but my cousin said she didn't like that the overall brûlée was not warm, only the top. Maybe their food is better...? Staff was pleasant, we were seated quickly and our order was delivered quickly as well. Atmosphere was a bit loud for me despite it not being very busy as the floor plan has you sitting right by the open kitchen. read more

Echo is a great restaurant, the affordable anchor of the downtown cuisine (which is generally better than Keene). Echo has the best drinks in town, reliably good food at good prices, a creative menu and decent portions. The pizza is brick oven, which is pretty good. The truffle fries are wonderful, avoid the Brussels sprout app as it is often underdone. But trust the chefs with anything else. Great service, great atmosphere, a nice patio, good people. A couple TVs at the bar, quiet and unobtrusive, but you can catch a game while socializing. My favorite Brat restaurant right now, all things considered. read more

I was not at all impressed with the food. The Brussels sprouts were raw and didn't have the ends cut off. Not worth $10. Also, the smoke from the kitchen makes it impossible to breathe in the back. The waiter was very kind but I will not be returning. read more

My husband and I finally tried this restaurant. The meals are priced fairly well, however, the meals will not fill you up. The portions are on the small side and priced far more than there serving size should be. We started with the calamari and it was excellent. Lightly battered with a wonderful dipping sauce. I ordered a grilled shrimp basil Caesar salad. The dressing was good with a clean taste, different than your normal Caesar dressing. My husband had the risotto special. It was done with asparagus , mushrooms, carrots. It was excellent. If the portion sizes were larger we would return. read more

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We were in Brattleboro for our anniversary and got caught with a rainy night for our big day. Being from NYC we struggled to understand why we didn't have all the food choices of the world at our fingertips, but it turns out we didn't need it. We had Echo. We called and ordered ourselves a feast... calamari, garlic bread, salads, steak and pasta. Everything was absolutely delicious. The woman who took our order was so friendly and made sure to get all of our modifications right. This place made our anniversary special. read more

Excellent food and a friendly environment. We really enjoyed our visit in this spacious restaurant, located in the center of town. Service was friendly and efficient. The food was delicious, fresh and generously portions. Prices are very friendly as well. The pizza we shared was superb, and so was the arugula salad. Warm Churros filled with chocolate for dessert ended a lovely meal. Highly recommended. read more