Wow, this place absolutely lives up to the hype. The atmosphere is upscale yet cozy, the service is…read morewarm and attentive, and the quality of the food is outstanding. They offer an oyster hour from 4-5 p.m. with half-priced oysters and cheeseboards, making it a great time to visit. As a farm-to-table restaurant, everything tasted incredibly fresh. I tried several dishes, but the standouts were the oysters and the halibut. The oysters were served with freshly shaved horseradish and a delicious mango habanero oil that added the perfect kick. The halibut was beautifully seared, flaky, and fresh. I'd highly recommend making a reservation. I visited on a Monday night, and the restaurant was completely full. I'll definitely be back.

Hen of the Wood is very hyped and I was so thrilled to snag a reservation on a very busy weekend…read morevisit. Unfortunately, this restaurant really fell flat. The ambiance is cozy and some dishes were fantastic- the cocktails, Parker house rolls, hanger steak, and acorn squash were absolutely delicious. The misses: chicories- hardly any on the plate! It was primarily a kale salad with watery dressing, the tuna crudo was bland, and the pork came out practically raw and cold. The server explained when we ordered that the pork is supposedly slow roasted but when it came it was very raw. Even after I sent back to cook longer, it was inedible and unappetizing. The spacing between plates was so slow and the service was patronizing. It seemed like our server just assumed we were college students, when we are far from it, and spoke down to us throughout the meal.

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

Wow! This is a small place but an absolute GEM in Burlington. We got 3 small plates between 2…read morepeople and it was plenty of food for us. Everything was amazing - we genuinely couldn't pick a favorite because each small plate provides THE perfect bite. Bartender was friendly and service was great despite being packed. No reservations... but this is worth the wait!!!

Restaurant poco always has great food options (large and small plates) and unique cocktail…read moreofferings. The last time my bf and I went we ordered a special which was Dan Dan noodles with pork, the cheeseburger, and burrata with bruschetta to start. All of the food was full of flavor and fair portion size. Restaurant poco does not take reservations in advance. It's easier to get a seat in spring summer or fall when they open up their outdoor seating and so can host more guests. You have to go to put your name on the wait list regardless of the season and even in summertime with more seating it can be a 20-40min wait. They play good funky music which can sometimes be overwhelmingly loud inside (I.e. a jock jam will be playing at club volume level), that's one of my few complaints. You can be at a two person table and only a few feet away from your dinner date but not always hear them. This happens mostly just during the winter. Outdoor seating is nice with outdoor lights and easy to see and hear whomever you're dining with. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone as they always have great tasting food and good drinks. A little on the pricier side, but worth it.

Everything about this place was great…read more The service was wonderful. The view was great. The food and cocktails were delicious.. The ambience inside, (although we sat outside) was beautiful. This is an old mill building that has been transformed and every area is just gorgeous. A great spot! I wouldn't hesitate to go back.

It's a great location and a very nice ambiance. Can get busy but the views and service are great…read more Decent menu and one of the nicer spots in Winooski.

This is a quirky little place with eclectic menu options. Everything is fresh and yummy and we…read morewere able to enjoy the fries because they have a GF frier! We usually skip fries because my husband needs gluten free and most other restaurants have cross contamination in their frier. We've always gotten great service here and this evening, Cemile was very attentive and helpful. We'll definitely be coming back.

My Daily Planet still stands!!…read more This was one of my favorite places to wine & dine when I lived in Burlington many years ago, & I was so pleased to see that it hasn't gone anywhere. The interior is still just as fun & spacious, the staff is still very nice. I just dropped in for a drink. The bartender was great & the drink was fine. Not very memorable, but fine. I sat & read for a long time & never felt pressured to drink more or move along. (Be sure to tip well if you camp out at the bar like I do!) The overhead lights were a little bright - I felt like I was kinda on stage. Those are really my only "complaints." Still a fabulous spot, still can't wait to visit & come back.

Great brunch spot! Food was plentiful and reasonably priced! Our server was friendly and attentive…read more It was a smaller space but very comfortable and hosted a local artists works. We were there on a Sunday, so we had a 45 minute wait - however, it's attached to Foam Brewery where you can have a mimosa, Bloody Mary, IPA, or bottomless coffee!

Nice snacks! We got the salmon dip (great - recommended!) with gluten free crackers (rice?),…read morepickled egg ($3- overpriced!!!!!), and pickled veggies in an over abundance of oil. Overall WAY overpriced for the quantity/quality ratio!! The Malbec was GREAT and passion fruit margarita (B+\A-) but needs more alcohol for the price. C'mon!! The folks working here are helpful and friendly and LOVE the overall vibe (chill, friendly, welcoming, dog friendly, tree shaded). Music volume on the outside patio is better this visit. 1 star deduction for lack of value

Had an absolutely perfect event in the private room last month. The restaurant itself is gorgeous,…read moreand those fireplaces look magical. It was too hot for them to be on, sadly. Arranging for my event was so easy through email, and I paid a deposit to hold the room. The room is perfect for many size groups, we had about 14. We did the prefixe party menu and added shrimp, oysters, Parker rolls, and charcuterie type trays. Service was outstanding, and all the food was cooked perfectly. Thank you so much!

In town for vacation and the Guild was near by our hotel. We loved the drinks, mussels, burger and…read moretomato salad so much that we came back a second night. Shout out to Lindsey who made our second visit special. The ingredients are fresh and local. The ambiance is cozy with fireplaces, wood decor, open kitchen, there's limited dining room seats but they have a lounge and bar which you can order the full menu from.

Stopped in here to try a few craft brews - we were hoping to experience some darker beers, but I…read moreget that they don't stock/brew a lot in the summer. That said, we enjoyed talking to the new bartender and relaxing a bit. They serve samplers, which we tried, and that allowed us to hone in on what we might want to get a larger pour of. Since it was later in the evening, we didn't get any food, but I would recommend it as a stop if you are looking for some craft beer!

Great cozy pub for a rainy day. I had an IPA that was light and refreshing - forgot the name of it…read morebut it was very easy to drink and honestly might be one of the best IPA's I've had. It was also very reasonably priced for craft beer. For dinner I had the special which was a hot honey chicken sandwich that had goat cheese and string onions, served with a side salad with house vinaigrette and a side of ranch. The server did warn me, and it was written on the menu too, that the hot honey was quite spicy, and indeed it was! I was sweating from the spice, but it was good! The ranch on the side was nice to cool it down a bit. Good service, good food, but would honestly go back for just the beer! Side note: the women's restroom was very clean and had locally made soap that smelt so nice which was a nice touch.

Came here for dinner on a Thursday with a reservation for 7 people. It's located in a charming…read morebrick house with nice ambiance and a bar. The menu changes and it didn't match what was on their website. We ordered the fried chicken, pulled pork plate, salmon, burger, and tagliatelle, plus drinks. The fried chicken was by far the best meal, tasty and not greasy. The pasta was under seasoned. The salmon was slightly overcooked and the asparagus was very overcooked. The wild rice was bland. The fries were in half inch pieces. The pulled pork was very sweet. The server was nice though. Also, it was a little warm inside. Overall, the value was not great. The price ($360 including tip) was a lot for mostly mediocre meals. Located close to the freeway with a good sized parking lot.

Our food was pretty good. The fried brussel sprouts were delicious! My husband got the fried…read morechicken and it was truly half a chicken. The food did seem a bit pricey for the portions. Our server was fine. Friendly enough. The ambiance was quite eclectic. Average volume. There was quite a a mix of people here. I would visit again.

This modern little spot tucked inside a beautiful hotel is well worth a visit. The service was…read morefriendly, attentive, and knowledgeable, making the experience even better. The standout was the heirloom tomato sandwich, served on house-made focaccia. It was absolutely incredible and easily one of the best sandwiches I've had. If you visit, it's a must-order.

I like the space not stuffy. But the menu is so limited! Started with Spaetzle - it was weird,…read moregreen and with pistachios and a uneven layer of cheese. Just meh. Two of us got steaks, they were pleased. Hubby got a falafel sandwich, took the bread off since it was grains on a huge bun (bread on bread) I got Scallops- never seen smaller ones, overpriced for such a meager plate. Service was slow AF for a half full restaurant. If you are staying in the hotel and don't want to go out, have the steak or maybe a burger. Otherwise, entire menu should be reworked.