Stayed here while in town for work and decided to take a chance on the hotel restaurant. I went on…read morea Wednesday night so it wasn't busy but service was still pretty slow. I got the Mac and cheese without onions. It was pretty good, better than what I expected, but it wasn't very cheesy. The bacon on top was really good. Overall pretty good for a hotel restaurant and I'd go here again if I were staying in the hotel. Took a risk since I couldn't find a menu anywhere but they had a decent selection.

I've had several items while staying at this hotel over the years, but tonight's meal was…read moreoutstanding. We ordered the wings with the traditional wing sauce and they were great. Wings were a nice size and crispy and just enough sauce on them. These were not the little wings so many places serve you! We paired it up with the New England pot roast sandwich was was amazing. Very large - with great flavors. It came with homemade potato chips which were crispy and not too salty! My husband had a local brew and I had a mixed drink. Service was timely - we never had to wait for our server if we needed anything. It was a little chilly outside and we opted to sit by the fireplace - yes, it was on - and it was just what I needed! We will continue to try Items on the menu as they do rotate foods and specials.

Nate and I stopped in to have a drink and a snack while in town (and staying down the street at the…read moreAC Hotel). The patio was lovely and a bit shaded, so we opted to sit there. Our server was really kind and helpful, giving some great recommendations for drinks. We ordered the cheese plate and I got a local cider, and Nate got "Vermont's most popular beer" according to our server. The cheese plate was a generous portion of three different cheeses, along with plenty of bread, some fruit preserves, and some honey on the plate. I would have preferred the honey in its own container vs. just on the plate, but it was easy enough to avoid. The cheeses were all delicious, and the bread was perfectly toasted. I really enjoyed my cider, which was a bit sweet. The menu sounds really great here, and I'm sure we'll be back the next time we're in town.

I thought this place was perfectly fine…read more came maybe like around 7, it was pretty busy in general. i saw the oysters but i wound up feeling like they were too expensive so i passed on them, i think it was like 3+ per, might have to try to find a happy hour. i got a fish and chips, which was actually fish + two shrimp. i thought the dish was fine, wasn't bad overall i didn't feel like it was very much food, all things considered. $22 plus tax and tip is a fair bit to come away from still feeling sort of hungry, but i'd still probably come back again just because i thought the service was good and fairly quick. the vibe here is nice too if you want something more lively

We were a party of 7 today for lunch without a reservation. The hostess rearranged tables to be…read moreable to seat us on low tables for my elderly mother. The service was quick and friendly. 3 relatives decided to join us and they were able to seat them next to us. The food came out quickly and everyone was happy with there meals. We thought the prices were very reasonable. We were visiting from Connecticut where prices continue to climb. I would highly recommend a stop here for a scenic lunch.

Great staff, mediocre food. Sent back the chowder as it was gray, inedible. Thai noodle salad had…read moreno..., noodles. The cheapest thing to add is a boiled noodle and spiraled carrots are not noodles. Sorry, but just a not good meal. Really nice staff and a great location. Built for volume, next time I'll just have a cold beer. Sad, as there just ain't no need for inferior food...

Booked Mothers' Day breakfast based on online reviews and was not disappointed…read more Ambience was nice. Great music on the speakers, for sure. Service was good, but the kitchen was a bit slow. The food was excellent. 3 of us chose steak and eggs. The steak was easily the start of the meal. So delicious I wished I ordered it. The home fries were also amazing. I had the Starry breakfast. Basically it was bacon and eggs. Over medium eggs were perfect. Bacon was good not great. My son ordered French toast and it was super sweet but delicious. The orange cream on it was especially good. Definitely recommend brunch here.

I was treated to dinner here. This, the Starry Night Cafe', is not the sort of place I would…read morepatronize and I'm still asking myself if I really dined here. It's that a friend treated me here because I did all the driving in and around the Green Mountains of Vermont to look at the scenery. Starry Night Cafe' is about fine dining. It's also about "new" cuisine, so that means creative culinary takes on what could be ordinary dishes. Sometimes I'll buy into the concept of "new" and sometimes I won't. Either way, the food here is not meant to be just like it is at all those other restaurants! The two chosen starters were a Caesar-like salad and a cheese plate. I liked my salad, but felt the cheese plate didn't have much to it, although the cheese was of high quality and good. The entrees selected were the mafaldine pasta and the salmon. My friend thought the salmon was good, and I thought my pasta was very good. Portions were about right for fine dining and, thankfully, not abysmally small. The mafaldine's presentation looked green as if it the sauce might be pesto, but it is not. It's a spinach pasta. Also, note that these are pronounced "mah-fahl-deen-eh" and not "mah-fahl-deen." A dessert was ordered and it featured berries and cream. I tried a little bit of it and it was delicious. The bread that arrived at the beginning of the meal was excellent. The serving staff seemed excited about the vaudouvan butter. This name doesn't mean anything to me. Should it? The menu mentioned that the butter was flavored with curry. I hesitated and was told that it was a French curry. I wondered how that might be different. Still, no matter how much or how little you use of it, the aftertaste lingers for too long. I did not like this nifty butter. Starry Night Cafe' looks inconspicuous from the parking lot. Once inside, there are several nice rooms in which to eat and you initially see a tastefully appointed bar. Each of the dining spaces has a slightly different personality. There are even outdoor spaces flanked by a large pond that would have worked well if it wasn't as humid as it was that day. Even the restrooms are decked out, right down to what might be oil paintings by local artists ... and the restrooms even smell good! The name of the restaurant does indeed refer to the work of Vincent Van Gogh. The service is excellent. They both explain the dishes you inquire about and answer other questions you might have. Being my usual self, I was observing and making assessments of the situation, such as the service and its style. It was funny in that it tried to be informal and even a little folksy, given that it's Vermont, when it is in fact fine dining. In reality, the real vibe was that the interaction was more formal than in many nicer restaurants, whether rural or urban. With that said, Starry Night is an expensive restaurant. I asked my friend about all the 5 star ratings. My friend said that, for Vermont, it is probably a 5 star event, but if it was in New York City and its environs, it would most likely fetch 4 stars. I'll go with that logic. The entree and the dessert were very tasty, but I did not like there being a polarizing spice in the butter, nor the small portion of the (other person's) cheese plate. I did appreciate the curated atmosphere and the professional service. Starry Night Cafe' made for a very interesting experience. I chose things from the menu that worked for me. I'm glad that I was taken here to eat, and I'm (humorously) stressing the words "taken here."

Actually really disappointed in our experience here. We were excited because the chef was named a…read moresemifinalist for James Beard Best Chef Northeast this year. Whitefish Beignets (6.5/10): Not bad, but nothing special. Sauteed Greens (6.5/10): Escarole with a slightly hot and sour sauce. It was actually executed decently. However, I was unimpressed because it just tastes like a run-of-the-mill Chinese dish that's missing some components. Crispy Pork + Scallops (3/10): We had a piece of pork belly that tasted strongly of boar taint. This ruined the meal for us. Without that piece, I think my rating would be 6.5/10. Really not impressed with this dish - nothing special about it. Crab Bao (7/10): This was pretty good. Loved the mix of textures. I always love a good bao dish.

Chef Max Vogel has just been nominated for a James Beard Award (best chef in the Northeast), so I…read morecould no longer put off having dinner at Ondis. This is a small and intimate restaurant, with close proximity to the open kitchen . Located on a pothole riddled side street outside of downtown Montpelier, walking through the threshold was as if transported through a portal to a most wondrous place. Excellent and welcoming service, low and moody lighting, expertly crafted cocktails, and a small but exceptional menu. My partner and I shared three plates with individual affogatos for dessert and we were plenty satiated. As the menu rotates with the seasons, we experienced early Spring offerings, including grilled vegetables on a rich red pepper sauce, but our favorite bites were the Dungeness crab dumplings: tender shredded crab meat inside a pillow of light and delicate dough, I will come back just for more of these. The pork tenderloin was perfectly cooked but I was less enthusiastic about the cold bean salad upon which it was served. For Montpelier, Ondis sits on the higher end of prices, but it certainly knows how to deliver an exceptional meal and experience.

Ordered some takeout here while staying in Waterbury and had a great experience! From the moment…read morethey answered the phone to the second I picked it up was smooth and pleasant. They even give you a thermal lined take away bag which is reusable...bonus!! I'd be lying if I said it was the best burger I've ever had, but it was serviceable and cooked right. The pretzel sticks were a hit with my kids and the fries (although salty) were pretty decent, especially for take away. The chicken sandwich was also cooked correctly and tasted just fine. It seems that many of the critical reviews center around slow service so I think that doing take away helped remove that aspect as we only picked it up 45 mins after ordering. I'm sure that when compared to all the cute foodie spots in Waterbury McGs isn't quite on the same level, but overall it was exactly what I needed and they did a great job! I'd order again without hesitation.

we ate at this place and were very disappointed in the food. my hamburger was burnt and the meat…read morewas horrible. My husband has wings and they sent him chicken chicken drumsticks, only three wing flats. BYW the chicken was tough! Not happy with the food. Service was slow They took off my hamburger from bill but left all the drumsticks The beer was Great!

This place was so good, I came back twice within a 5 day VT vacation…read more The first time, we came for happy hour and had a very good cocktail while waiting for takeout: I ordered the Cobb Salad. One of the best Cobb salads I've ever had. The only thing, it was really skimpy on the lettuce greens. Our last night in VT, we came back for dinner and we had an outstanding meal. The shrimp over fettuccine was recommended by the bartender and it was amazing. Also tried two of their cocktails and they were all good. This place is right in Morrisville and just off the rail trail. The back of it is now a cafe that does coffee and breakfast/lunch. The front end is the restaurant that does dinner and bar scene. The servers and bartender were all very friendly and their recommendations were on point. I know there is a lot of good eating in the area, so the fact that this place stands out says a lot. 6 miles north of Stowe and 12 miles north of Waterbury. Pair this with a trip to the two microbreweries in town and Green Mountain Distillery and you have yourself a foodie and beero day to remember.

Came in on a late night, friendly hostess/server, food came out quickly (we may have been one of…read morethe last groups in) but the food was delicious. I got the strip steak and it was cooked perfectly and was a really nice piece of steak. The Brussel sprouts and potatoes were also great too. Pricing was also totally reasonable. If you're staying outside of Stowe area and want a nice place to have a good meal, I recommend trying here out. Will likely be back next time I'm up that way!

I'm on a business trip and I like trying out new places. I stayed at the hotel next door and this…read morerestaurant looked appealing. I looked here for reviews and pictures and saw it was 3.0 stars. I'm glad yelp reviews don't deter me from trying this place out. If it's not a franchise, I'm willing to give it a shot as long as the pictures of the food look good from the patrons. Ordered the ribeye and veggies. Delicious and perfectly cooked the way I want. I will definitely be back.

Do not pay attention to any low ratings. We were visiting from NC and staying at the adjacent…read morehotel. We stepped over for dinner and they had a pretty good crowd there. They were a little short staffed and handled it well! My filet was amazing, the Brussel sprouts were sooo good and my husband's beef tips were perfect. I have no complaints. My husband said that if this was in our hometown, we would eat there all the time.