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.

Service- excellent! Food- alway great!…read more Ambiance- very comfy, great neighborhood spot.

Went here for a dinner to celebrate a family birthday…read more On the positives: They gave us a great private room with great art work hanging from the wall. Indeed, this is a big gallery (with a restaurant inside it) so its great for browsing, particularly if you're waiting for your meals. Food is fresh and very good. Had a miso soup while others had a potato/celery soup too. And a mushroom pasta dish to start was also tasty. For main dishes, the salmon was well done with an ample portion. On the negative: The service was haphazard on a busy Saturday night. Go on a weeknight when it is less crowded. They didn't fill out water glasses and seemed to disappear for stretches of time. Also, the "frites" on the steak au frites dish were cold and a plain pasta was a little al dente. Also, the place lacks air conditioning which is 95% fine in Vermont, except on that really warm day. Which was the day we were there. (I should note that our dinner companions had been there on the prior Thursday and said the experience then was spectacular, so the kitchen could've been a bit off on a dish or two). But overall, we had a very pleasant experience and one of the better restaurants in the South Central area. A definite place to go if you're looking for a night out..

Let me start by saying this review isn't about the food. I never got to try the food because we…read morewere told this establishment is reservations only. So to save someone some grief after driving long distances to dine here and be turned away...you've been warned, you will not find this information on their website either. I checked! We didn't go on a busy night, there was only 5 tables seated and the place was otherwise empty. The attitude that we encountered being told we cannot be accommodated that night would not be something tolerable in the hospitality business and we're glad we didn't spend any money here. We could have easily made reservations for next time if the guy did not let out a god awful sigh like we were I interrupting something. I'm sure the food would have been good, but the service we received was absolutely terrible.

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.

If a restaurant wore its heart on every aspect of its existence, from front door to menu, from…read moresweet cocktails to melt-in-your-mouth sourdough...this obviously well-loved and carefully tended place would be the best kind of example. Dining here was an experience of being nourished in every aspect, including the food that was mouthwatering, delicious, and fresh from the land that the charming old home sits on. Chloe stopped to chat with us at the end of our meal, giving our already memorable meal an even more personal and heart-warming experience. We felt so lucky to have enjoyed a meal at this very special place atop the hill in South Londonderry!

While in Vermont for a long weekend, we decided to give Red Slate a try for dinner and we are still…read moreso grateful we did! We sat at the cozy bar overlooking the lodge's living room area with its roaring fireplace and enjoyed our generous and delicious drinks. Vinny hosted us with perfection, bringing out mouthwatering burgers with hand cut fries that were perfectly seasoned. The ambience around the bar was so inviting and we took in the football game and enjoyed chatting with the other guests and Vinny as well. All in all it was an experience we won't long soon forget! Quintessential Vermont!

Previously reviewed. Remains quite good, although I miss prime rib night…read more Service is always good, specials are worth paying attention to, and we always have a very good meal

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.

Johnny Seesaw's is pure magic, especially in the winter. Delicious food, fantastic service and a…read moreroaring fireplace in a rustic log cabin really makes for a memorable experience. We stop here on every ski trip to Stratton and are never disappointed. Everything on the menu is fantastic! Go here! It rocks!

Attached to the most quintessential New England Inn - the historical Grafton Inn, you will find the…read moreclassiest and up to date dining experience. Warm and incisions atmosphere with nice decorative touches, delicious entrees and a variety of starters to choose from. Kirk will be happy to deliver you a refreshing cocktail from either the upstairs cozy bar or right to your table. Don't forget to indulge in a yummy dessert while you relax on one of their live music evenings. Worth the drive!!

Tonight I had the salmon with parsnip, Squash and tiny…read moreroasted onions. Everything was presented and prepared to perfection. I don't know who the chef is but I was extremely impressed. They also have one of the best burgers I've ever eaten. Great fries and impressive onion rings. There are so many good dishes on the menu that it's hard to decide. I love this place.

Upon entering this establishment, one is met with a most agreeable, family-style atmosphere, fit…read morefor communal dining and civil discourse. Yet I must observe that the food took longer to make than I expected, a delay which tried my patience more than was desirable. In this interval, the root beer proved to be of uncommon quality and afforded some consolation. When the meal at last arrived, the chicken tenders were found to be exceptional, possessing a most commendable balance of crunch and satisfaction, and accompanied by a BBQ sauce of perfect density--neither excessive in thickness nor wanting in substance. Thus, while the experience bore notable merits, the undue length of preparation prevented it from attaining a more favorable distinction. Overall, it was aight

So we came here 2 years ago as a family of 5 and had a great experience. Food was delicious. It was…read morecozy and full of holiday decorations. We came this year as a party of 8 and man were we disappointed. We checked in for our reservation and the young woman seemed surprised to see us there. They squeezed us into a table of 6 (ended up fine). We ordered 4 cocktails and 4 sodas. We also ordered 2 appetizers (the tuna nachos and breaded cauliflower) they came out in less than 5 minutes. That's a problem imo. I ordered the chicken Milanese. Sooooooo much arugula salad but that was dressed nicely. The chicken was super crispy but it was easy to tell it had been fried earlier and reheated. It was so dry! The pasta was delicious. The steak tips were not marinated as advertised. Oh and the waitress never checked on us mid-meal. We would've definitely ordered some wine. So. A different experience than two years ago. What a bummer

Had no clue this gem was here! Popped in on a Wednesday night for a drink and sat at the bar…read morechatting to the wonderful bartender. I had their specialty Ruby Bulleit cocktail with bourbon, ginger liqueur, and blood orange juice - the blood oranges were so juicy and fresh! My partner enjoyed the Smokey Elder, which had mezcal, ginger beer, and some other fun ingredients. After scanning the ever changing menu on their chalkboard - we were inspired to order the maple creme brûlée with fresh black berries. It was delightful. Can't wait to come here for dinner sometime soon. Make sure you make a reservation!

Just how bad exactly does a restaurant have to be to make someone reactivate a Yelp account that's…read morebeen dormant for 9 years, just to warn people? Well, apparently this is it. In my nearly 30 years now working in, with, and patronizing the food and beverage industry, I've never experienced such repugnant service as what Suzy and I had at The Downtown Grocery. I should point out that we weren't just the usual tourist who come to Ludlow to ski. We actually lived here for several years, and I couldn't post this review until we moved away because of the owner's repeated behavior of attacking people on social media who disagree with or criticize him. The food here is "fine", it's not actually bad or anything. But it is tiny in portions (a rarity for Vermont), and it's overly "chef-y" without actually executing well. It's one of those places where the chef probably thinks that he would get a Michelin star if only they would come to see him, but I can tell you having eaten at over 100 cumulative Michelin stars in my life this is nowhere close. It fails in flavor, presentation, and execution. But again, not terrible. The setting is actually kind of nice too, somewhat homey which is juxtaposed and ruined by the arrogance of the staff. If you don't mind being guaranteed to wait well beyond your actual reservation time, and then waiting probably another hour just to get some meager first courses, then maybe this is the place for you? I doubt it though, there are so many options just in Ludlow alone, and even more that are worth the 45 minute drive to Woodstock or Manchester to avoid having to eat here if you want a "nice" meal. Whatever you do absolutely avoid coming any time near "stick season" or "mud season" (Vermonters will know) because you're guaranteed to get even worse service then. Ludlow has a ton of restaurants for such a small town, many of them quite good. This is the ONLY place we actively recommended friends and guests of ours to avoid. Even the crappy fake taco place down the street got occasional business over this place due entirely to the repeated piss poor attitude of the two owners.

We had the best meal at Jakes. It was a rainy Sunday and we just wanted a light meal while we…read morewaited for the storm to end. We got a caesar salad, french onion soup, wings and cheesy garlic bread. Each dish was better than the last. The caesar salad was so flavorful, the lettuce chopped in small squares and just the right amount of dressing. The soup was hot, savory with a hint of sweetness, and coated with cheese. The wings were 75 cents each and cooked perfectly. And the cheesy bread was the best surprise. I expected like 3 small sticks, but it was like a deep dish pizza cut up in about a dozen squares, coated in cheese. I loved it! We'll definitely go back again.

Our one and only visit was, let us say, uninspiring. The service was incredibly slow and the meals…read morewere not great. Let's say, pedestrian would be a high bar for Jake's.

Cute little shop with candies, souvenirs, maple syrup and maple creamers (maple soft serve)…read more We got a couple, one with maple crunchie toppings. In looking at the wall, it looks like they have won lots of awards for their maple syrups!

Ever go to a place so much you forget you never did a Yelp review?…read more Well this place is a gem. Sure the candy or the wine is nice. And the local souvenir gifts are a plus. But you come here in part for three things: the maple syrup (nuff said), the view, and the Maple Creemees. We could call it soft serve but well, Vermont. The creemees are delish. Affordable and big they are perfect on a summer day, a fall, day or even a winter day. Then take it out and eat by the lake? Heavenly. Nice people. Well worth the stop.