Taps just WAY over delivered in terms of my expectations. My husband and I adore the VT Farm to…read moreTable scene and I reserved a spot at Taps when I noted some decent reviews, local farm partnerships (by local I mean within town and within 15 miles) and some stand out menu options. They were voted 2019 #2 Best Restaurant in the Rutland area and I think they were robbed. My husband began the night by choosing a menu option that allows customers to buy the back of the house staff a round of cream ale which causes them to erupt in kitchenware percussion and celebratory hooting. The Potato Leek soup was velvety and delicious. They served us the best fried Brussel Sprouts that I have ever eaten. They were crispy, well seasoned and the aioli was also good but they didn't even need it. I am not much of a drinker but their specialty margarita was so well made (and strong) that had I not already gotten quite precious after the first one, I would have ordered another. My husband liked the cauliflower, squash mac and cheese special. My mushroom ravioli with capers and cream sauce were also delicious. We finished up with a house made lemon-lime cheese cake. Usually, citrus is not welcome in my dessert. I prefer chocolates, cookies and caramels in my cheesecake. I want to know that my Diabetic Ketoacidosis Emergency admission to a backwater hospital was well earned. However, it was delicious. The service was friendly and unpretentious, in my adorable, slightly drunken state I became absolutely thrilled when one of the waitresses was publicly gifted with a Plague Doctor Squishable (look them up). I ordered mine in September and cannot wait to receive it. I felt an immediate, margarita and plague doctor inspired, affinity We'll be back

Stayed away for a few years due to uncomfortable environment (not welcoming to regular locals)…read more Decided to try again and same experience. Never once asked how we were doing, seemed like we were an inconvenience (and the owner was one of them). Food, mediocre. A shame for a small town.

I really enjoyed the vibe here, cute spot!…read more We sat outside facing the river, there was live music that was relaxing and not too loud or overbearing. Really nice atmosphere and our server was personable and fun. I had the lamb kebab, it was excellent! Unique cocktails as well, everything was very good overall. Will return.

This is a fantastic spot and n downtown Manchester!…read more We've been here a fee wee times and the flood and service have been really good. In the warmer months, the outside seating can be busy and the inside will have some availability. The apps, drinks and meals are excellent. They have a really good menu and it's with exploring. Indoors, it has a nice rustic feel with the old building and modern updates.

The restaurant is beautiful, you would almost think you were someplace chic in Manhattan,…read moreespecially since most of the guests were from the NYC area. The service was very good. The food was not great and expensive. The pasta dish was bland, and the steak ordered medium rare was burnt outside and raw inside. I don't mind paying a high price, but the value has to be there. I guess I was paying for the ambiance. If you want to dine or have a cocktail in a beautiful setting you should go. If you actually wanted to eat a good meal perhaps you should go elsewhere.

I've been coming here for years, and it's always been one of my favorite restaurants. The food has…read moreconsistently been amazing, which is why this visit was so disappointing. I know there's a new chef, and unfortunately the difference was noticeable. My favorite salmon dish came out undercooked and mushy, so I couldn't eat it. My friend's medium-rare steak was overcooked. I also ordered a glass of wine that was forgotten. After reminding our server, she told me they were out of it, so I ordered something else, but it didn't arrive until I was almost done eating. We were also surprised that the bread, which used to be complimentary, is now an extra charge. I'm hoping this was just an off night, but after this experience I can't recommend the restaurant the way I used to. It's disappointing to see a place I always looked forward to and confidently recommended fall so far below the standard it once had.

Just had a wonderful meal at The Fair Haven in. The food was wonderful. The owner and staff are so…read morefriendly and personable. The dessert was to die for. It was a chilly day outside, but with a fire roaring in the fireplace and the awesome staff made it the perfect day.

we reported a dog stuck in a car and then the lady didn't care and then she said she owned a public…read moreand threatened to call the cops on us cause we were reporting a crime, and I believe she is a illegal immigrant, sincerely Marcos durfree

Use to have good service , don't know what happened. Use…read morecall for a delivery every weekend , but they don't deliver anymore say I can use Door dash but what I order is not as much as the delivery charge an I am right across the street.

Good food for a decent price. Attentive waiters and waitresses and extended business hours, one…read moreplace you can count on to be open and ready to serve you

My wife and I just arrived at the hotel this evening and had a reservation at this restaurant in…read morethe hotel. The food was good but what was amazing to us was the service. Our waitress Paige was working the bar and was waiting on close to 10 tables or so on her own. It was obvious that the restaurant was understaffed but Paige was always checking on everyone, keeping drinks refreshed and making sure we had our soup. Although I am sure this was very stressful for her, she handled it very well and she earned the respect of everyone in the restaurant. 5+ stars for Paige!

One of the worst wait staffs I've ever come across. Our waitress refused to check what type of…read moremuffins they had that day. We literally waited over an hour for breakfast. Her English was awful and she deserves to be fired. If you're gonna come to this country, learn to speak the language and have some proper manners. Truly pathetic

The food was delicious The service was great…read moreVery cute atmosphere Unfortunately, it was too hot to sit outside, but the view was still amazing. We sat by the window. I would definitely recommend

We absolutely enjoyed our brunch at this place. You should definitely make reservations. The…read morerestaurant is very cute with several dining tables inside and more outside. For starters we had the bread service which was several pieces of toasted bread served with a flavored butter. For our meals I had the Curate burger and my girlfriend had the Salmon toast. Both meals were cooked perfectly and expertly served. We also had a blueberry crepe dessert which was out of this world. The service was exceptional. We will definitely be back.

We visited The Copper Grouse for breakfast and dinner multiple times throughout our stay in…read moreManchester. Our key takeaway - very worth the higher cost for delicious food! For breakfast we enjoyed a bagel with lox, the breakfast sandwich and the eggs Benedict which we would order all again (in fact we did haha). For dinner we had a few wings and salad one evening and a more formal dinner for Valentine's Day. We had the lobster ravioli and the Braised Short Ribs which were absolutely fantastic. What made the experience that much better was our waitress Kate. We requested to have her a second night because of how fun, helpful and accommodating she was to us. On Valentine's Day a few things that could have put a damper on our evening were handled very professionally and we really appreciated it. Kate, if you're reading this, thank you so much for making our time visiting The Copper Grouse such an enjoyable experience!

We stayed in Vermont for the weekend and while I wanted to stay at the Taconic it was a little too…read morepricey for what I had in mind. However, we made it to their restaurant and it did not disappoint! The Copper Grouse had a very enticing menu so I was excited for this dinner. We started with the beef tartare app which was SO good that I cannot stop talking about it. I would typically go for a tuna tartare but this was excellent! For dinner, I ordered the Garganelli pasta dish. It was light and creamy. And ended the meal with one of their dessert specials that had white chocolate raspberry ice cream with strawberries - it was delightful. The restaurant itself was pretty cozy. Lots of high top and standard table seating along with a bar. They offered outdoor seating on the porch as well. There was also a fire pit set up outside with plenty of Adirondack chairs - I saw people drinking by the fire but I'm not sure if food is served in that area. Our server, Molly, was awesome!! Next time we are in Manchester, I plan to stay here - it's close enough to walk to town and the hotel / restaurant are highly recommended!