There was no doubt that we would stop at Blackback Pub for lunch when passing through Waterbury. We…read morewere fortunate enough to snag two seats at the bar on a very busy Memorial Day afternoon. Since it was a national holiday, the Waterbury Patriot Burger called out to me. Great choice- nicely spiced, cooked perfectly on a fresh brioche bun. The accompanying kettle chips were yummy. I chose to have a mug of Hill Farmstead Symposia-a delicious Rauchbier poured from a LUKR tap (side-pull). What a treat. Jane chose sliders that quickly disappeared. Her beer choice was Common People from Bluejacket-a micro brewery in Washington, DC. You can always count on the best beer selection anywhere at Blackback Pub. I only wish we were staying in town longer so we could enjoy more of their deliciousness. The bartender was very friendly and attentive despite being slammed. Looking forward to stopping by again when in the area.

Charming, welcoming pup experience with really creative dishes like delicious Japanese potato salad…read moreand date Brussels sprouts. Appetizers are better than entrees, which are burger-heavy and a little charred, but a rustic spot that's a great hang, especially if you're a beer drinker. So many great beers.

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.

First of all, great music playing in this spot. We got in just in time, pretty soon after they…read moreopened: this place filled up QUICK and there seemed like a pretty substantial weight. We got the breakfast pancakes to split, which we were very curious about. It was somehow an excellent pancake and also a unique experience. I also grabbed the spinach scramble and my wife got the potatoes verdes. The chorizo in her dish was surprisingly good, but the true unsung hero was the homemade biscuit. Definitely grab one of those! The homemade hot sauce is excellent and not too spicy but packed with flavor. It adds a ton to their egg dishes. We are going back tomorrow to check out the banana bread French toast, which our waitress said is not to be missed, but we simply didn't have any more room in our stomachs! Update after day 2: skip the corn beef hash, and the omelet we got was just so-so. The "scramble" style egg dishes are much better. The home fries didn't get enough love in yesterday's review. They are quite excellent. And, the banana bread French toast was as advertised. Don't miss it. You can get a single slice as a side order for five bucks as of this writing, and you will not regret it. Again, excellent and friendly service and my kind of music.

The service was fast and friendly. The space was crowded and loud but that's to be expected at a…read morepopular restaurant. The food came out quickly and was really good. I had scrambled eggs, homemade corned beef hash, home fries and rye toast. My eggs were cooked perfectly. The hash was average. Much better than from a can, but the flavor was slightly bland. The home fries were seasoned perfectly. The coffee was Green Mountain coffee so of course it was good. My husband had eggs Benedict with regular bacon instead of ham/canadian bacon. This is his most often choice when we go to breakfast. The bacon was thick cut and really good- I tried a little bit. He said the hollandaise was the best he's ever had. Even hours later out of nowhere he remarked how good his breakfast was. The next time we visit the area we will definitely go back.

Where to start? Being from out of town my wife and I wanted something good but not too pricey…read more Upon looking at some reviews we fell on this place, which we had never been to, and decided to give them a shot. Upon walking in you'll notice that it is a very small restaurant with their lights dimmed low. The bar area is ready to be taken in photo and put in one of those decorations magazines. The hostess was great, the waiter we got was really friendly, knowledgeable and the food recommendations were FANTASTIC. We got the chicken wings with pickled carrots and house ranch, the side of pulled pork, their Pig Mac burger (a double) and their duck fat French fries (OMG). Everything was good, we would just look at each other and say "did you try this, did you have a bite of that?" my only regret is that I didn't get a chance to try their skillet cookie and that we live more than an hour away. We will definitely go back and eat at this restaurant again.

This place has well over 1000 reviews and most of them are positive for a reason! Pro Pig checks…read moreso many boxes and is a must try for anyone in the area. It gets busy and they don't take reservations. They do have an online waitlist but we went around 4:30 and didn't have to utilize it. Our party of 6 climbed camel's hump earlier in the day and showed up famished. We knew this was the right pig out spot for us to refuel from the moment we walked in, smelled the food and saw the amazing ceiling-high bar. The smoked meats were outstanding. High quality cuts smoked to perfection. We had an order of every meat they offer and they were all just as good. That being said, I could go back just for the cornbread w maple butter. My word, it was like eating cake for dinner. The Mac & cheese was ooey and gooey with a nice crispy top. And the cookie skillet was like a party in your mouth. We didn't think we'd be able to finish everything but there wasn't a crumb to be found when we were done. As far as service goes, it was as good as I've ever had at a place like this. Our server was laid back yet always on top of things. We never waited for anything and her timing was perfect. There's outdoor seating if that's your jam. We sat in the large table by the window and got to look out on main st. It couldn't have been more perfect.

Came with a friend and everything was lovely! It was a full house but the interior is spacious…read moreenough that it doesn't feel crowded. The warm wood decor was very inviting and we were impressed with the calm projected from the open kitchens. For drinks, my friend got a chilled wine which she loved and I had a tasty Hen of the Wood cider. For food, every dish was a hit. Parker house rolls with radish butter, a local cheese with their homemade crackers and apple hazelnut sauce. The heirloom tomato and beet appetizer set on a sauce of tahini and chili oil was honestly my favorite taste of the evening - that sauce combo was so yummy. We shared the duck entree and very delicate broccolini side - divine. The lemon posset and corn ice cream for dessert. Anything you order will be fabulous. We had reserved our table far in advance, but the bar seemed to have decent turnover rates so I imagine one could have a good chance walking in for dinner there.

Couple of notes: 1)…read moreapparently, the menu changes frequently. For example only one or two things on the yelp menu were on the menu I received 2) New American is a very apt characterization of the menu with emphasis on new. As in new to the point of unusual/unfamiliar/avant guard. 3) I am not a huge fan of cruciferous vegetables and the offering was chock full of them, like Ham and Pork Belly with buttered Cauliflower 4) I could not find an entree that sounded terrific from the 4 offered that day. The hanger steak on the menu Yelp showed would have been great. 5) I had two of the starters - chicken liver pate with grilled bread and salami cotto. They were good. Pate is hard to make into a stand out. The Salami appeared to be made in house and was quite good but would have been better to share -- it's a lot of salami 5). The place was full and loud. Not sure why restaurants with hard surfaces and high ceilings think bass driven background music is the thing to do, but it appears to be. The noise volume detracted from the intimacy of a couples dinner. If you are really adventurous- this place is for you. If you favor the more familiar with a twist, you may be there the wrong night.

My wife and I loved our visit to this fun and friendly gastropub in Stowe. It was crowded for a…read moreWednesday night, but the staff was friendly and efficient. We waited about 15 minutes for a table. Not bad at all!! Our server was energetic and accommodating. She cheerfully answered all our questions and honored our request to get a margherita pizza as an appetizer. The aforementioned pizza arrived in no time. It was good. Not the best ever, but still quite solid. The star of the culinary show was the salmon entree. Both my wife and I got it and we both loved it. It was a big piece of wood fired salmon and came with a nice assortment of roasted veggies. I'm talking real veggies--zucchini, broccoli, fingerling potatoes, the works. Neither one of us are big drinkers, but there are LOTS of microbrews on tap if you're into that kind of thing. The dining room was lively without being too noisy. Both of us enjoyed hanging out there. It would be a great place to have a beer and watch baseball on TV. Will definitely return the next time I'm in town.

They get you in and out very quickly. Friendly staff as well…read more The pepperoni pizza was incredibly greasy with a layer of it on top of the pizza. It was difficult to eat like that. The duck fries just tasted like rosemary. Very strong rosemary. The 1/2 duck was good and it's a huge portion. The veggies it comes with are great. Nicely seasoned and cooked by the fire.

Biscuits and gravy are the a must try. Biscuit French toast as well. Our go to spot every time we…read morevisit Stowe!

Best meal we had in Stowe, Vermont!! Homemade biscuits and sausage gravy were amazing!read more

Doc Ponds was a highlight of our trip to Stowe! We are a family of 4, with a 16 year old and 10…read moreyear old. We all agreed that Doc Ponds was the best meal we had in a while. The food was fantastic! I recommend the dry rub wings, corn chowder soup, and mac and cheese! The ambiance was cozy and the music was a cherry on top! Worth the wait.

Very good food with a fresh and unique menu. Small parking lot in the back. Walked in but generally…read morereservations are recommended. It can be a bit drafty and cold inside. 1. Mac and cheese - Properly cheesy and hot. Very good. 2. Jalapeño popper - delicious, not too spicy, large poppers and full of flavor 3. Crab dip - the crackers it comes with can be salty but the dip was good 4. Crispy chicken sandwich - good and crispy. Flavorful. Can be a little messy. 5. Baked beans - hearty and flavorful Overall, I would recommend stopping by at least once!

Best food we ate in Stowe, VT so far, by a long shot. Absolutely fantastic food here. The…read moreatmosphere was warm and cozy. The wine selection was quite good. Every bit of food was prepared just right. We did eat a pineapple salad that was so fresh and crisp and not overly dressed, which was on the Specials menu. I also ate the Halibut for my main course, which was also on the Specials menu. This was nicely done as well. My wife ate the pork tenderloin, from the regular menu, and it was delicious. The coup de grâce was the dessert. The ice cream of the day, which was an maple gingersnap flavor was outstanding, and carrot cake was hands down the best I have had in my life! The service was good, fast and efficient. If you are looking for a very good, but not inexpensive meal, we would absolutely recommend Harrison's.

We walked in around 5pm and were a me to get seat at bar. Dinner was delicious. We had pork…read moretenderloin and chicken Picatta. Both good. The bartender seriously worked harder than anyone I've seen. She did a fabulous job and kept things moving consistently.

Great little pub completely unseen from the road. We were staying in the pricey Von Trapp Lodge and…read morejust wanted to get lunch. Ended up having a great lunch, for very cheap, and met some lovely people in the meantime and got some great tourist advice The lady running the bar is lovely, this is not a pretentious hangout it's a place for good beer and fresh made food and meeting other travelers and locals too!! 5 star!!

I didn't have much expectations dining in here but it exceeded my expectations…read more When you think: Pork wings? You're probably like ehhh.... But hear me out -- it's really good. Great crisp and flavor. I liked it over the tamales which was also a popular pick amongst others. Service was friendly and the quick. Ambiance, small and what you'd expect at an Irish Pub there was live music and good amount of people there. 10/10 worth a stop!