What's not to love of sitting outside overlooking the green on a warm summer evening? Add good drinks, good service and good food and it's a great recipe for success. We had been meaning to try this place for literally years. And we loved the duck special we tried. And the fish and chips and chicken sandwich. The fries are great too. The desserts are not to be missed. The cheesecake and mousse were excellent. Overall a great place near Okemo. read more

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What a fun place to have dinner. Inside or out the restaurant was cozy and comfortable. The staff was friendly and helpful, my waiter knew his beers and was able to help me find an excellent lager. I especially want to call our Laura, who took a reservation for me many months in advance and allowed our group of eight to take over the center table. We went on burger night, so that was the common theme of the table and every one loved them. Two guests had the salmon and fish and chips and they raved about how great they were. Just a super place, and it was also recommended by the local inns. read more

This is one of my favorite places to eat in the Ludlow area. You feel like you are visiting friends at this well run restaurant. I usually sit at the bar to hang with the super creative bartender. They always have a uniquely crafted cocktail special. They had a special tonight that was a delicata squash stuffed with couscous, zucchini, mozzarella and parmesan cheese with a romenesco sauce. You could also get it with sausage in the stuffing. It was delicious. My diner date had the burger with onion fries. Pub food at its finest. read more

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I don't think I've ever used yelp before, but after my experience here I figured I would at-least get my frustration out somehow. My friend and I are New York residents, and wanted to take a trip to Vermont since it's that time of year where the leaves are changing. We had just arrived into Vermont when we thought about getting something to eat, after seeing what was around we thought Murdocks would be awesome. We arrived and saw people outside, and the atmosphere looked really nice and welcoming, so we sat down on the deck. Now, to preface this, we saw wait staff out on the deck so we assumed it was seat yourself, and we really did not know if the vibe was go in, or sit down, either way we would have figured it out, and respected their flow. Not even 30 seconds later, one of the waitresses popped her head out and basically scolded us in front of all the other customers, and told us we need to come in to be seated (which is understandable, but you don't typically treat people like that from my experience) my friend was shocked and couldn't think of any words, while I kept apologizing, and she just kept shaking her head and continued to be condescending as if we didn't understand what she was saying. I've worked as a bartender and a server, and we have definitely had mix ups like this before, but I have never acted this way towards a customer for simply a very small miscommunication. In essence, if you'd like to go here, make sure you go inside or you will have this woman in a tizzy, and she will most likely embarrass you in front of others and make you feel like you just did some heinous act. Be sure to try Off the Rails in Ludlow, their staff and atmosphere are truly amazing!! read more

All right food and mediocre service in a fairly comfortable, cozy restaurant. I had a beet salad, corn chowder, which was a special, then tried some shared apps and some of other people's foods. The salad was meh. Was a little small for the price; the lettuce wasn't that fresh and the beets didn't have much taste, nor did the toppings, except for one candied walnut, which was just candy and no walnut, so that was just a gross sugar bomb mouthful. The soup was fine, as were other things I tried--most didn't have anything wrong with them, but didn't taste great either. My wife's salmon was overcooked despite the fact they swore it would come out moist. We had an 8PM reservation. Didn't seem that late, and we didn't end up being the last customers in the restaurant, but our server was very upset we'd had the audacity to make such a late reservation, and she let us know, explicitly, as well as implicitly with rude service. Her tone improved a little after we called her out a little for how curt she had been, and fortunately she did a good job managing a food allergy someone in our group had. On the other hand, when she was clearing our table, she made us hand plates to her, sometimes with a grunt rather than a request, as though she was doing us a favor. There was someone else who came to our table at some point, maybe a manager or an owner, who was super friendly. Surprising juxtaposition. As indicated above, it was a nice atmosphere. I could see returning in a pinch, but I wouldn't accept that server again, and would be fairly conservative about what I ordered...like sticking to burger and fries kind of things. read more

We noticed on our 3rd evening in the area that the village of Proctorsville was a) a couple of miles closer than Ludlow, and b) it actually had a restaurant. Hence, we drove over to check this place out. We almost could have walked, but there were no sidewalks on the rural roads, so driving was safer. We dined here on a Wednesday evening. The restaurant is set back off of VT 131 and was hard to see just driving by. They had both indoor and outdoor (porch/deck) seating. We opted for inside as it was cooling off as the sun started to set. They seemed to have tourists seated at tables and locals at the bar, based on several conversations that I couldn't help but overhear. The restaurant had some 'half priced bottles of wine' special and our waitress was really pushing this. While I agreed with the math (the half priced bottle would be slightly cheaper than getting 2 glasses), I at most wanted 2 glasses and didn't especially want to lug the remainder in the bottle with us after we checked out of our hotel the following morning. While I might have paid the slight additional difference to just get the 2 glasses, I would have been annoyed at being judged as stupid. Hence the only practical solution was just to have 1 glass of wine... The food was okay. I had a 'flatbread', which seemed to just be a small pizza quartered. At other places, there seems to be somewhat more difference between flatbreads and pizzas. I don't recall what my wife got, but she liked it well enough. This place was okay generally, but the wine struggle was vaguely off-putting. read more

Our favorite place anywhere around Okemo. The owner, ET, and his wife are such wonderful people. We always feel like family when we eat dinner here. The drinks are great and the food never disappoints. Great specials, I usually order from this menu. The ambiance is very nice with beautiful original art for sale on the walls. LOVE THIS PLACE!!!! read more

First time at Murdock's and won't be my last. Very good service and delicious food. The chicken thangs had a lot of tender meat and with the maple sriracha it added the right amount of kick. And if you want fresh farm to table food/meat get the burger which was so savory and juicy. read more

Murdock's On the Green - Murdock's Burgers - American Near Me - Cavendish, Vermont

2 stars for other meals. One star for mine.... chicken pot pie. 2 small chunks of chicken, one chunk of potato and peas with a piece of puff pastry. $30. Yes... 30. Very disappointed. read more

Terrific menu and delicious food. My family gathers here when in town for special occasions and we all leave happy!

This place is incredible. Service was exceptional and the ambiance was very nice too, not too dark. The food omg was so good. Granted my husband and I were hungry but the food was great! We shared the mushrooms as an appetizer. He had the flatbread for a meal and I had the fall of the bone goodness of ribs!!! Yea I was in heaven! We also had a bottle of wine which was better than I expected. If I'm ever back in the area I would definitely come back again! read more

We decided to try Murdock's out, for the first time based off from a coworker's recommendation, last night (Friday, 8/29). We don't live in Proctorsville, but are local to the area (Perkinsville). We walked in at 5:30 and stood waiting for 5 minutes before the host acknowledged us. Then spent several minutes waiting for them to decide if we could be seated though there were plenty of tables open. They kept looking at the time on their phone before finally seating us at a high top while emphasizing that we only had until 7:00 pm to finish our meal as there was a reservation for that table at 7. Nowhere did it say "Reservations Required" just recommended. It was too chilly for us to eat outside which we were also deterred from. We ordered onion rings for appetizers which were fabulous. I ordered the fish and chips, which was so-so as the haddock was mostly batter and little fish for $26. My husband ordered the steak tips, which were tender and juicy and equated to a 10 ounce sirloin, for $36. It is definitely pub food at upscale restaurants prices. Though the food was decent, we won't go back or recommend it to anyone asking, as we felt like we were intruding and unwelcome by the host. We will definitely be checking out Outer Limits Brewing right next door. read more

Appetizers were good, I did like chicken thangs.. Entree's were okay, ribs were recommended but they were very dry and we didn't finish them. Probably won't go back. read more

Murdochs was recommended to us for dinner as we were staying in the area. We made a reservation for that evening. We actually had passed by this restaurant in the past but had no idea it was a restaurant. So glad it was recommended to us! The food was great especially the Chicken Thangs! I enjoyed the special pistachio crusted salmon and my boyfriend had the eggplant. The restaurant looks like a large house with a cozy dining space inside. The bartender, Laura made our experience along with the food as our waitress was rushing us to order the entire time to the point of being rude. On top of it all she presented the tab, and we gave payment and when the slip was placed on the table for signature we had a tab that was $15 higher. Fortunately Laura saved the day! Our waitress, Leslie, didn't introduce herself, but I found her name on the slip and she was the only one on a Friday night! My suggestion is sit at the bar! read more

Murdock's On the Green - Pistachio crusted salmon - American Near Me - Cavendish, Vermont

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Just had an amazing dinner. Had the reuben which was great. Nice cozy place. Waitresses were very nice and attentive to our table.

What a great find! Didn't feel like leaving our cabin rental tonight and found this surprise just around the corner! Ordered take out and was concerned that there wasn't a lot of reviews on this place, but we are so glad we took the plunge! We ordered take out, 2 grilled chicken sandwiches, a Caesar salad and the chicken pot pie. The men said they LOVED the chicken sandwiches, which is BIG coming from two guys who enjoy a good meal! The chicken pot pie, while acceptable, could have used some more seasoning. But the chicken in the pie was good, it wasn't overly salty & it tasted fresh and unprocessed, which I loved! Husband said it was bland, but I was fine with it. Caesar salad was exactly what you expect, fresh and well dressed! We will be back to ski in Winter and we look forward to returning and dinning in! read more

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Atmosphere was nice. Food was just ok, service was ok. Felt prices were a little high given the quality of the food.

Walked in late and we were welcomed by the friendly staff. Lorrie was happy to seat us. My son and I had two great dinners. The steak tips are always a favorite and they are served with a generous portion of delicious mashed potatoes. I had the wonderful swordfish special. It was exactly what I was looking for. We barely saved room for dessert and truly enjoyed the maple cheese cake. It was an all around great experience at Murdock's!! read more

Murdock's On the Green - Steak tip, swordfish dinner - American Near Me - Cavendish, Vermont

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Food was good. The problem was the general attitude of the employees Asking for anything was a general annoyance to them and there whole goal was to get the customer out of the establishment . Highly recommend Outer Limits brewing right next door who treat you like family and have the best pizza around. read more

The food, setting , and beer selections are perfect. Laura is a local treasure ,And the chef is a flavor alchemist. read more

Had a delightful dinner at Murdock's On The Green last weekend with my sister & her hubby. She had eaten here last month and loved it. We started with Pumpkin Pie Martinis which were yummy. We ordered the Antipasti that was the perfect size to share. My sister & I both had the Butternut Squash Ravioli-soooo good! Pete had the Chicken Pot Pie and said it was delicious. Murdock's prides themselves is sourcing food locally grown. The atmosphere is very pleasant. Our server Angie was friendly and gave us the proper amount of attention. I am so happy we dined at Murdock's and will happily return for another fine dining experience. read more

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The staff were welcoming and friendly! Pam and Patricia offered exceptional service. Special drink menu was fun and the food was delicious. I recommend you visit! read more

The food and service here is exceptional. Always fresh food from local businesses. The service is always exceptional. Pleasant and knowledgeable. Ambiance of a small town pub in a beautiful environment. read more

Great food & atmosphere! We've been going every year and the owner is always so sweet. The one thing keeping this from 5 stars is the service, one of the waitresses we get every year (Pam) is always super rude, so we may not go back next year read more

Murdock's On the Green - the front of the building - American Near Me - Cavendish, Vermont

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Man oh man!!! Clean, great service and the MOST fantastic chicken dish I have ever eaten! Chef is a graduate from Johnson & Wales and his food is divine. The portobello demi glace is silky and smooth. Chicken breast is tender and moist, fingerling potatoes fork tender, creme fraiche is smooth and slightly sweet. Nothing wrong with this dish! Not one thing. Murdock's, continue being awesome. Everyone run to Proctorsville Vermont - hurry! read more

Murdock's On the Green - Rosemary roasted chicken breast, fingerling potatoes and mushrooms covered with portobello demi glace and creme fraiche. - American Near Me - Cavendish, Vermont

Stopped by for solo dinner. Sat at the bar and ordered a draft beer. Nice bar with a good selection of six fairly local drafts. Had the steak flatbread special. Delicious. Service was very good. Wendy, the bartender, was super nice and did just the right amount of chatting. Nice place. Will definitely go back. read more

Murdock's On the Green - American Near Me - Cavendish, Vermont

Great food, great service, great atmosphere, and not to mention a location! I will be back and excited to be! -Raquel read more

Wow, we were a little worried because there were only 13 reviews. Don't worry. We had a great meal. Turns out we were there for wine down Wednesday which means that bottles of wine were half off. Score! The wine wasn't too expensive before it was discounted so we definitely bought a bottle of the Zinfandel. Yum. Val got the steak salad and it was delish. Perfectly cooked on a bed of greens . I got the chicken pot pie. It needed a bit of salt to be really good, but was very tasty. The biscuits on top were very tasty too. Finished with a chocolate cake with a thick chocolate ganache on top. Very rich and the two of us couldn't finish it. Very attentive service too. You should stop by if you're in the area. read more

It can be hard to tell the quality of a nice restaurant from yelp, especially out in small towns... but this one was outstanding! A great and lucky find! I had a steak salad with baby kale and beets and citrus and it was delicious - the steak was cooked perfectly, the kale was tender, the citrus dressing well flavored. Really a top-notch meal for a great price. Did I mention the service was great? Very friendly and attentive staff. Would definitely drive out of my way to eat here again. read more

One of the best places I have gotten food in Vermont. Had the burger with pulled pork on top and parm fries and it was amazing. Several of the appetizers also looked really good but didn't get the chance to try them. It's a small little place just a minute drive from The Pointe hotel. The staff were nice, and it has a good little draft beer selection, along with several wines. Definitely would go back. read more

My husband and I had our honeymoon in Vermont, and not much was open on a Monday or Tuesday evening. Luckily, after sifting through what seemed to be 50 restaurants on Yelp, we found this restaurant. The food was amazing and the service was great. I would highly recommend it to anyone in the area, and would definitely come back here when we visit Vermont again. read more

Not really. The place is attractive, the art on the walls is adorable.... Had a $26 NY strip that was only 1/2" thick and overcooked and smelled a little off. Crab cake appetizers were deep fried balls of bread crumbs, the 'chicken thangs' need the fat trimmed away.... And the artichoke stuffed chicken breast also turned out to be deep fried. It wasn't horrible but the price point was way off for what it was - pub food at restaurant prices. read more

hands down best hamburger in Ludlow/ Proctorsville. I hope they just keep it up and not let me down. great services and easy ride from our house. read more

Laura, the manager was very friendly, and the food was excellent! Ribeye and lobster special was cooked perfectly!

Came to this local place when we were visiting VT. Food was fresh & delicious. Highly recommend!

The utmost care and attention to every detail at this happening spot. We were blown away with all entrees, specials and all drinks. We will be back- often! read more

Phenomenal. Words cannot describe how delicious the food is for a fantastic price. Make sure you check this place out. Easy access and open restaurant floor plan. read more

Food was great. We had antipasti followed by flatbread and burger. Everything was tasty and locally sourced. Service was good and friendly. The atmosphere was a little flat, but it was busy with both families and couples. Worth a visit. read more

Went to Murdock's this past weekend and it was amazing! It's a casual, but refined restaurant. They do a great job of keeping guests safe during the Covid-19 situation. There is a covered outdoor area which is perfect for dinner, even if the weather isn't perfect. Service was great and food was top-notch. The chicken "thangs" are a MUST try! The drinks were also very creative and tasty. Highly recommend! read more

Went there tonight. 2 servers standing around not doing anything. Got seated. Waited. After 15 minutes 2 more tables were seated. They were getting drinks and ordering. Us, nothing. Totally ignored with 2 waitresses doing nothing. We got up and left and no one even noticed. read more