The towns in Southeast Vermont have a lot (and I mean a LOT) of character. The variety of stylish…read morerestaurants with a culinary spin that dot the downtown districts add to the Vermont quintessential feel. And Wunderbar definitely is part of that local charm. On the Thursday night before Labor Day weekend, we made a reservation at Wunderbar in Bellows Falls. Upon arriving, we were seated quickly. Service was overall fantastic and we were super impressed with the cocktails and food, leaving happily satisfied and stuffed at the end. I can't think of anything we ordered that we didn't like, though, of course, there were some favorites: Alpine Negroni and Smoking Gun cocktail were delicious. We LOVED the Ahi Tuna Tostadas, Wunder Wings, and Roasted Carrots - and hands-down our favorite of the night was the Miso Mussels. We weren't sure we ordered enough between the 3 of us, but portions were overall done well and we thoroughly enjoyed our experience from start to finish. I truly can't wait to come back to Wunderbar the next time I'm visiting the area. (side note: the current full menu is difficult to find online - the "online ordering" menu from their website is limited)

Wunderbar is such a gem in Bellows Falls! The atmosphere is this perfect mix of cozy, artsy, and a…read morelittle bit unexpected--in the best way. It feels like the kind of spot you stumble into once and immediately decide you're coming back. I had the Marsala Fried Chicken and WOW. Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor--hands down one of the best fried chicken dishes I've had anywhere. The Marsala twist makes it unique and completely unforgettable. I also tried the Spicy Bazaar cocktail. and it was phenomenal. Balanced heat, bold flavor, and the kind of dish that makes you stop mid-conversation just to appreciate how good it is. The service was warm and genuine, the drinks were creative, and the whole experience felt like a special night out without being pretentious. Wunderbar absolutely lives up to its name. If you're anywhere near Bellows Falls, do yourself a favor and go. This place is a vibe.

We are traveling around New England and found the Hungry Diner. A really sweet girl met us at the…read moredoor and explained their ordering system and was very helpful with recommendations. My husband had the burger and I had a fish sandwich. Both were cooked to perfection. Also, the fries had a great seasoning. So good, ketchup wasn't needed. Also, while dining, the song Way Down South on the Chattahoochee" was playing. Unbeknownst to them, they were playing our song. We are from Georgia and practically grew up on the Chattahoochee River. We highly recommend the Hungry Diner!

Best fried chicken sandwich I've ever had. The staff is super friendly and the setting is beautiful.read more

Update: first visit since new ownership and experience was outstanding! Wide menu choices,…read moreexcellent preparation and presentation, reasonable pricing and high quality entrees.

My partner and I enjoyed scrumptious Pescatore--tender pasta, Gulf shrimp, and melt in your mouth…read morescallops in a well balanced garlic butter sauce, with cherry tomatoes (his was prepared without garlic, because of a sensitivity). I had a tasty Margarita and he ordered a Vermont lager. Both worked well with the pasta. We'll be back!

It's a nice spot to get some fresh produce and a bite to eat. The food was fresh. The home fries…read morewere perfectly seasoned and crispy - just how I like them!!! The birds basically beg for food. It's comical. Seating indoors and out. It was a nice day so we chose outside. It was fairly priced and the portions were perfect. Definitely would go back.

Stopped by on a busy day and the kind worker at the counter was able to take our order while…read morerunning around and doing a bunch of stuff as well. Fantastic produce, good food, and kind service.

Delicious food! This diner is busy so we had to wait at lunch time for a booth but well worth the…read morewait. Our server Kelly was so helpful telling me about the veggie special of summer squash parmesan sandwich which was delicious. My hubby had a burger which he said was excellent as were the fries. We splurged on calories splitting a piece of cherry cheesecake pie which got well deserved rave reviews on Yelp. Be aware they are closed on Monday and Tuesday. Don't miss a trip to this wonderful eatery!

Foliage trip to VT brought us to Country Girl in Chester, VT. We were lucky to make it in because…read morewe arrived at 1:50 and they close at 2pm Wow, what a treat it was to visit this location. I first heard of Country Girl after watching Chronicle approx. 2 year ago. The whole experience was awesome! We ordered drinks immediately after taking our seats at the counter. I had a pepsi and I had to order a vanilla milk shake to go! My wife had water and coffee. We wanted to get our order in because we felt like the staff was nice enough to let us in that we didn't want to stall them from getting out at closing. My wife had grilled cheese with tomato soup. I had a burger with fries. My wife was thrilled with the soup. She said it was the best tomato soup she has had in a long time! My fries were excellent. home made and tasty! You can see in the pictures that the diner is set up with booths and a counter top. I am told that they are busy year round. I can see why because the food and service is fabulous. The staff was so nice and welcoming! Price: fair Parking: plenty of parking in the lot Vibe: great music...welcoming Would I come back again? Yes, I would love to visit in the summer on a beautiful warm day! 5-stars!

Diamond in the ... middle of nowhere! Fresh seafood and fresh vegetables? In the middle of the…read morewoods outside a mill town area? Yup, absolutely! Whole belly clams, fried scallops... fantastic. Worthy of the coastal restaurants. And they have this maple mayo... heaven. It would be wise to make reservations.

We stopped here for dinner and we were warmly greeted. The place was packed and we were happy to be…read moreseated. The atmosphere was upbeat and fun. They have an interesting menu I ordered short ribs with mushroom ravioli and it was mouth watering delicious the beef was tender and flavorful. Husband had the baked haddock which was served with roasted squash and husband asked for mashed potato and gravy. I sampled the sides and they were delicious. He loved the haddock. If you happen to be in the area call for a reservation on Friday or Saturday and get ready for a great time at The Rustic Table.

JULY 2026. On a warm sunny misty Friday afternoon…read more Penguin was here. Got Mom's Meatloaf with a side of mashed potatoes. Iced tea. A BLT with Avocado and Mayo on toasted whole wheat and a side salad and a lemon water.

I don't want to dissuade anyone from going. I just want to encourage the Putney Diner to up their…read moregame. Positives: 1. The space is great. Exposed beams. What you'd hope for in an updated rustic old Vermont building. 2. The service has been excellent on both visits, with the caveat that breakfast is busy and the food took a long time to arrive. 3. Breakfast was solid. Not transcendent but solid eggs and toast and home fries and coffee and everybody seemed happy. Room for improvement 1. For Putney Vermont - get some decent vegan and vegetarian options. 2. The veggie burger was bean based, mushie old-school 70's style. Fell apart as soon as you picked it up. 3. The cheeseburger was good. It's just that for $18 you could show a little more attention to detail. A greenish slice of winter tomato. A single leaf of iceberg lettuce. 2 ringlets off an onion slice. And no pickle. 4. The fries that came with it had to be sent back to be cooked longer. And there was a big puddle of oil on the plate once I slid the par-cooked fries onto a side dish. The server was lovely about it and they came back fast and cooked through. But my guess is the oil wasn't hot enough hence the grease puddle. 5. The chicken orzo soup was meh. I don't try it. Brought it home for sick family member. And sorry but my personal pet peeve - the pre-calculated tip options were 20,22,25% and all calculated on top of the sales tax. Understand that it has gotten VERY expensive to go out for a burger for your average local. So putting a little more attention into it would be greatly appreciated. All the best, and thank you.

Love this restaurant. Had both sweet and savory and they were delicious. Staff was kind. Not huge…read moreinside but it's cozy

I was excited based on reviews, but this was a big miss for our family. The food was mediocre and…read morethe vintage vibe was overshadowed by the dirt and grim (food splatters down the wall at our booth, very cracked benches, filthy tiles, dirty bathroom, sticky, smudged menus, visible layers of dust). The whole place would benefit from a deep clean.

Convenient location off Rt 89. Great burger, cole slaw and fries. Can't go wrong with this American…read moreclassic. Worth the stop!

Super friendly and great simple food. Reasonable prices and…read morean inviting atmosphere. Jeans and a T Shirt place. Had the Caprese sandwich and ate it all which I never do. Met my sister in law for lunch as it was a happy medium between Nashua and Charlestown. Wonderful day!