We were recommended this restaurant by the gentleman at the Vermont Welcome Center. It is cute and…read moreeasy to find. They said they had AC but it was pretty toasty in there and the waitress was definitely annoyed that we opened a window to try and catch a breeze. The food was pretty good! The Creole Burger wasn't spicy, though it seemed like it should have been, but still had a great taste. The crispy onions were delicious. The BBQ Mac n' Cheese was good and nice and filling.

Stopped in on our first trip to Manchester, Vermont. Very comfortable, nice rustic decor. We were…read moreseated and had a nice meal. Meahgan was our server and was excellent! The Hex burger on a soft bun with French fries was great! My Cajun Grilled Tuna Salad, with asparagus and artichokes filled me up. Also, a great choice. Large parking area and a little garden filled with beautiful flowers. Well worth the stop.

After a long day of skiing we were too tired to go out, so we ordered from Honeypie! Our Airbnb…read morehost recommended this place but honestly it was the Yelp reviews that sold me on it-- i had to try their dessert! Our group ordered a bunch of burgers and took heed of some reviewers' warnings-- the burgers are kinda small so you'll want a double or a whole other burger if you're hungry! For me, they were just the right size to satisfy! I got the sLAMBer burger which was SO GOOD, such an amazing mix of flavors that I couldn't stop gushing about how good it was! I heard similar sounds of approval from friends enjoying their burgers (the jam one was really popular in our group). Fries weren't spectacular but when you want fries, a GOOD fry is all you need. Now the honey pie! 3 of us ordered a slice and I think everyone enjoyed it! It's a sweet baked good unlike anything I've really had before and the salt flakes on top help to cut the sweetness. It was a bit too sweet for me to eat on my own in one sitting but I still liked it! I wish they delivered but we didnt mind picking up the order since it was only 6 min away by car! I originally thought the prices were sorta expensive for burgers but honestly not that bad because what you get is so delicious. I'm super interested in trying their 16 oz matcha milkshake... next time!

Vermont Valhalla. No lie. From the curly haired goddess at the register to the sweet smiley lady…read morethat served our ice cream the service was top notch. Great vibes. Food is superb. "Stuck in a jam" double cheeseburger may be the best burger I've ever eaten. Smashburger with spicy jam and bacon. Fiiire Vietnamese salad. Perfect balance of heat and vinegar snap. Ended it off with ice creams for the kids and a luscious maple milkshake. 10/10. A+

Cute, historical building! Staff was able to get us in at…read more6:30 PM which was great. They really know how to make sure you leave with a full belly... The waitress brought out cranberry fritters with maple butter which were soooo good!! My fiancé ordered the crab cakes and devoured them. Then we got our salads and bread. Salads were delicious, but I had to save room for my main course so I didn't eat the bread. My fiancé loves his seafood Alfredo! My NY Sirloin was ok... it was VERY tough and a bit on the fatty side, but it was tasty. We finished off with a S'more's hot sundae which was gone in about 3 minutes (if that)

To celebrate America's 250th birthday, my wife and I chose a restaurant with history to match the…read moreoccasion--Ye Olde Tavern in Manchester, Vermont, a landmark dating back to circa 1790. It was the perfect setting for a memorable holiday dinner. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with friendly, attentive service from our server, Jamie. The ambiance was warm, inviting, and rich with history, making us feel like we had stepped back in time. We started with an Old Fashioned made with Smugglers' Notch bourbon for me and a refreshing Blueberry Refresher for my wife. The homemade cranberry fritters served with Vermont maple butter were an outstanding way to begin the meal. Next came bowls of the delicious Cheddar & Ale Onion Soup, followed by the Maple Butter & Walnut Encrusted Brie served with Vermont apples and toasted baguette--an excellent combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors. Our entrees were preceded by fresh field greens salads with balsamic vinaigrette and blue cheese crumbles, along with warm, freshly baked bread. I thoroughly enjoyed the Traditional Pot Roast--tender brisket slow-cooked in the tavern's Circa 1790 Amber Ale with rich pan gravy. My wife chose the Scrod with pumpkin seeds, butter, Chardonnay, and lemon, which was perfectly prepared and beautifully balanced. To finish, we shared the Cranberry & Apple Crisp topped with local vanilla ice cream and whipped cream--a fittingly New England ending to an exceptional meal. The combination of outstanding food, welcoming hospitality, and the unique historic atmosphere made for a wonderful dining experience. If you're visiting Manchester, Ye Olde Tavern is well worth a visit, especially if you're looking to enjoy classic Vermont cuisine in one of the state's most historic settings.

Well, it's VT so of course wait staff are skiers and mellow. Servers are local kids, ours is about…read moreto move away for college. He didn't tell us the specials but that was fine cause we came back next day for them. Was visiting from for just 2 nights and went here. Not a lot of options in this area. It has a Grateful Dead theme going on so of course I loved it. Special was seafood bisque, which was made with shrimp and lobster. Taste was phenomenal though only tasted chunks of shrimp which was fine. I would get it again and my friend took home a bowl for next day. Highly recommend. I heard their soups are often great. We opted to split the half rack of ribs, they were quite good. Little fat, good taste, I recommend this and would get again if I was again in the mood. Tea was served in a carafe I'd not seen since the 70's which I liked. Day before we got BLT to split and that was great. Fries are skinny, hot and not greasy. Good vibes all around.

While staying in Londonderry we were looking for a place to grab dinner after a day of skiing…read more About the only place open in Londonderry was The New American Grill so we headed over to grab some dinner. NAG is located in the shopping plaza at Routes 11 and 100. The decor is nice, simple and comfortable. The menu is diverse with various ethnic dishes along with the kind of dishes you would expect from an American Grill. My friend ordered the Seoul Food and I ordered a Scallop special. When the food came out both dishes were very nice, however after my first taste of the scallop special I realized that the dish was topped with bacon, which had not been mentioned in the description by the server. The server was very nice about the issue and offered to have the dish remade without the bacon, but I opted instead to get the Pesto Shrimp Alfredo pasta; the kitchen managed to get the new dish out promptly. While the shrimp in the dish were good, I found the sauce to be a bit one note and overly heavy; it really seemed to lack the herbal taste I expected from a pesto dish. While not a bad dish I would not order this again. My friend did enjoy the bulgogi flavored chicken. It seemed most of the guests were enjoying their meal, unfortunately I just seemed to have some bad luck with my meal selections. Hard for me to make a strong recommendation for The New American Grill, but of course your experience may vary.

I wanted to love this place, because it was literally the only option available when we were…read morestaying mid-week. Everything in the village was closed, nothing else around and door dash type deliveries not available. Unfortunately it wasn't a great experience. We had a friendly but non attentive server who didn't even mention specials to us, which we only found out midway through our meal when a neighboring table received lobster ravioli which was definitely not on the menu. The menu was odd, with it mostly being pasta dishes and a handful of other options. I noticed there weren't any gluten free options except maybe one thing, in case that's of use to anyone requiring a GF diet. The food was average at best and wildly overpriced for what it was. It lacked atmosphere and felt like a standard ski lodge where you leave your gear for the day, and in no way attempted to resemble a more up scale dining experience. The only positive for us was that it was open when everything else was shut down.

After a long day up in Stratton Mt. I needed to grab some dinner and decided I'd make it easy and…read moredine at Table 43.1 after taking a peek at their menu. Plus I was staying at the lodge where it's located. They had some good sounding Italian selections and I do enjoy some good Italian food so I figured why not? I ordered the Chicken Parmigiana which comes with Vodka sauce and Linguine. It was delicious! Just a little spicy for me but definitely hit the spot. Matter of fact I was so hungry that I forgot to take pictures of my meal! Service was great. Very accommodating staff. As far as noise levels it was pretty calm. Few people here and there dining and enjoying their meals. They also have a nice fireplace which is super cool! Keeps the spot nice and cozy. So there you have it folks. Nice spot in the mountain area to grab a nice meal. Have a great one ya'll! -Ray

Great apres ski. Wings, rings, beer and bloodys. Awesome selection of draft beers btw. Cris renewed…read moreour faith in vt hospitality after a sour experience last night at a farm to pretentious restaurant. She was sunny like the mountain.

THE BEST apres-ski bar - hands down! Great music, and the bar-tending and waitstaff is really…read moreterrific.

Having lived for 45 years in a bedroom community to NYC, I have been privileged to enjoy many…read moredining experiences in various parts of the city. I learned early on that the upscale dining venues meant small beautiful platters of well prepared food at high prices. You were paying for ambience and experience. My wife and I recently stopped for dinner at Johnny Seesaw's on the way back from a visit to Dartmouth. I quickly had a Déjà vu flash dining here. In the mountains of Vermont, in a very well appointed, pretty rustic restaurant this upscale Italian venue served impressive offerings of most food I could not pronounce, but which featured fresh delicious sounding ingredients. While we were there on a Tuesday and the vaunted Prime Rib I had heard about was not available the only other steak offering was a 40 ounce Porterhouse for $120.00. Not a reality. I did order a delicious scallop dinner and my wife had duck which she enjoyed. The dinners featured 5 scallops a few baby asparagus stalks and what appeared to be a potato chip. The duck was that with what appeared to be polenta. Tasty but sparse. Had there been perhaps a bread service or side salad included with the meal we would probably have left the restaurant satisfied instead of hungry. The food was delicious, beautifully plated, served efficiently and pleasantly and just as with NYC dining, at an impressive price. This is a fine restaurant. I recommend having a good lunch if you go here for dinner. I would happily rate this as a five star experience except when I left, I was hungry and that is not right.

An ever revolving door of chefs! Inconsistent and inedible the past couple of yrs. The prime rib…read morewas a usually a staple and now only available on Saturday. Which means locals have to endure tourists and reservations, since the midweek option is gone the way of the dodo bird! You think after Jay Eastman (Eastman Kodak) spent all that money to rehab, he'd put some care into how it's run and the quality of well the food! Guess not! Like most places in the area, plumbing new depths of mediocrity on a daily basis.

I can't say enough good things about how fantastic this place is…read more The ambiance is quaint, beautiful, and elevated, yet unpretentious and very welcoming. The food is amazing - the flavor pairings and seasonal menu are beyond thoughtful and creative, and the ingredients themselves are so delicious, fresh, and expertly made. The cocktails are amazing too. When you think of all the best things that hospitality and dining has to offer, they have it in spades.

We came here after watching a play at the Dorset Playhouse. A perfect dinner in every way. We sat…read moreat the Chef's Table which has four seats. Got to speak with the chef and watch him make the salads, hummus plates, desserts and pizzas. He was super friendly and talented too! We had a salad, scallops small plate and a pizza. Could not pass up on the pizza because the oven looked so awesome and the pies came out looking so perfect. Nice bar options too. Service was excellent and the space is beautiful, not pretentious at all and just perfect for Vermont. Got to check out the alpacas and the beautiful gardens too! Definitely will go back!

My wife and I stopped at Bob's on the way to the Vermont Country Store. Atmosphere, food and staff…read moreare just great. They have outdoor dining and I believe pet friendly if you eat outside. A very nice nostalgic place for a quick bite.

Solid, classic diner in Manchester, VT. I'm shocked it took us so long to try it. We came in…read morestarving and were happy to be seated right away, despite it being quite busy in there/most tables occupied. They had two specials and we each chose one. I had the Monte Cristo and my husband had the Irish benedict. Perfect portions (generous but not too over the top), freshly made, and delicious overall. We both cleaned our plates. Food came out pretty quickly and service was friendly and attentive. We'll definitely be back next time we're in the area!

We were just driving along these curvy rural roads in Vermont when I happened to see a sign for…read moreSolo - a Farm to table restaurant. We followed it to the 18th century farmhouse in Londonderry, VT. When we got there, it was not open so I took out my phone and made a reservation on the spot for dinner in two days. Since this was the week before our anniversary, we decided to treat ourselves to this experience. The menu left us guessing at first. There was no delineation of appetizers and entrees. When it was explained to us that items at the top of the menu were considered appetizers because of the portion size, it was a little clearer. But we were still left guessing what was the portion size of these items. We thought we would start with the sourdough rye. It came piping warm with smoked butter. The smoked butter had a bolder taste than your typical sweet cream butter. He wanted the House Made Orecchiette which was a duck sausage but our server said it had a bit of spice but would be manageable. Thankfully, she asked the chef and reported back that it really was spicy so he changed his order to match mine which was the Seared Labelle Farm Duck Breast. Labelle Farm is where they sourced the duck. I love that they know where their food comes from! We both enjoyed the duck immensely. It came with Solo's very own farm fresh vegetables. For dessert, we ordered the cheesecake with blueberry compote. Someone brought it with a candle and said, "happy birthday or anniversary." Nice that they put a candle on the cheesecake but I did say it was our anniversary on the reservation. I guess that kinda ruined it for me that she didn't bother to look what special event we were celebrating. The meal was lovely. The farmhouse setting was quaint. You hear all the footsteps of the hardwood floors whenever someone walked. My only critique was that it was VERY warm inside. There was one window that was slightly cracked open but no breeze was felt. It was so warm that we had to ask for ice in our water. I think our meal would have been more enjoyable if we weren't sweating our way through dinner. I guess 18th century farmhouses didn't have air conditioning.

Had a beautiful meal at the bar recently. Thank you Janey and Hanna!…read moreCrudo, mushroom pappardelle, halibut and blueberry dessert were so delicious. Also, they have a great wine list. Can't wait to dine again here!