HORRIBLE UNFRIENDLY SERVICE. Food expensive and just mediocre. Steak way over cooked. Side was miserable. Baked potato burnt black! Hard to believe anybody would serve food like this. Skip this place. read more

Staying at the Killington for the weekend first breakfast of the trip just amazing . We ordered there waffle with ham and egg breakfast dish with home fries and the most amazing bacon just to die for :) Will definitely come back again and the coffee was perfect read more

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We absolutely loved the Fiona cocktails. Calamari was a yum appetizer and my Steak Frites were tender with good sauce -- although more of a cut up steak than frites [but still very good]. Always pretty good service and nice selection of cocktails. read more

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The very best crab soup I have ever had or could possibly imagine! All our dishes were excellent, and our server worked very hard on a busy night, and she did a fantastic job. We really enjoyed our after-ski dinner here. read more

Service has often been fair to poor here for the years I've been coming....and this year isn't any better. Food is pretty good and they have a nice selection of drinks with a full bar and several craft brews on tap and in cans. Ambiance is nice and they usually have sports on TVs at the bar but no sound....which would probably be drowned out by the din of the crowd even if it was on. If we weren't pressed for time between scheduled activities for the event we are attending here, we'd rather sacrifice the convenience of the location at the lodge and go down the mountain a little to one of the many other options we've had better experience with. read more

Dinner last night with a friend was a great experience. We started with the appetizer special, scallops Rockefeller. And while not my expected format for Rockefeller this take was very rich with bacon (yum) and the scallops were perfect pan seared. I opted for the scrimp fettuccine while my friend picked the salmon. The salmon was correct at just medium and while my shrimp were properly cooked, they still came with the tails on! Grr! I did think that the pasta was very tender it could have used a bit more sauce. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive and service overall was excellent. The evening was on the quiet side which made for an enjoyable dinner. Unlike a pass experience I can highly recommend Preston's read more

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Fantastic food. This is a great place to eat. The lamb lollipops are my favorite, but I tried lots of things on two occasions and they were all wonderful. My companion got the steak and said it was the best he's ever had, and that's saying something for an older Italian meat and potatoes gentleman. Definitely recommend and we will return. read more

Great waitress but service we very slow. Was not what I would call busy. It was a Thursday night and not Christmas season. No one asked us what we wanted to drink. We had water but wanted to wait and see if anyone asked. Ordered dessert and it took almost 1/2 hour before it arrived. Food was OK. Probably won't go back. read more

I've eaten here a few times while staying at the Grand. It's ok as far as food goes but it's wildly overpriced. If you're up for a $25 pile of lettuce with a chicken breast then this is the place to go. If I had another walkable option I would take it but here we are. Staff was very nice and accommodating. It wasn't dirty like the actual hotel so that was a positive. Had the cod (decent-ish), lobster bisque (no actual lobster in it, also wildly over-salted), bone in pork chop (it was average, nothing good or bad to report), mussels (I asked if they could grill GF bread as a side instead and they did), kids both had burgers and said they were good. Again, these kinds of places are always just decent enough to not drive you out in your car away from the resort. read more

Yum!! Delicious, super hearty farm to table food. You can taste the quality, and lots of homemade goodness. We got the pear and cheese salad twice - 4 diffident homemade cheeses, rich nougat, roasted pears, and homemade dressing. Tried the salmon, chicken, burger, and portobello mushroom sandwich - all solid and perfect for a long day of skiing or snowboarding. Lots of warm and regular specialty cocktails and desserts too. Wonderful service too. Highly recommend! read more

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The restaurant have a nice decoration Nice food The waiter had nice attitude Drinks were good Food was not very warm read more

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We had come in from a storm and the roads were bad so we had to eat at Preston's. They were only serving food for 39 more minutes so I was worried. I was also skeptical due to a variety of bad reviews. In all, it wasn't bad. I just think the cost does not match what you get - the reason for the 3 instead of a 4. The house Pinot Noir was very good and the truffle chicken did not disappoint but I feel it needed one more piece of chicken. My son liked the grilled chicken kids dinner and the waitress was very nice and substituted mashed potatoes for fries. My husband enjoyed his burger. The best part was the staff. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful and the hostess was very nice. They are allergy aware in regard to my son's nut allergy. read more

Great atmosphere, actual padded seating not just planks of wood, great staff and amazing food, just has a limited menu read more

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Preston's is a great small restaurant in the ground floor of the Grand Hotel. It has a seasonal menu and talented chef. The staff is friendly and the food is consistent. Locals visit often and hotel guests love the convenience with an upscale feel. You can tell all the food is local and fresh. read more

I stayed at the hotel so I ate here for breakfast and dinner. Breakfast is very reasonably priced and I have no complaints! Dinner was pretty good as well. The appetizers were just okay. I had the duck entree and really enjoyed it. Mixed drinks were almost too strong... great value but difficult to enjoy read more

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Food was solid especially in a bar dominated town! It stands out even more so! Restaurant is Inside the Killington grand hotel , there was a wait but grabbed a drink at the bar while we waited about 45 min. Service was standard, needed to ask for more beverages (vs the waitress proactively checking in) . Lamb was juicy, and delish. Salmon was great, both meals came with potatoes (mash or fingerling) and broccoli rabe. The app cheese platter was good the best part of them is the local honey that came on the platter. So yummy. read more

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I haven't been back to this restaurant for the past 2 years. I ordered a buffalo wings to go. It was overcooked and very salty. Buffalo wings are the most common fingers food that most customers ordered. How can any chef that can screw it up. Very disappointing! But the service was good. read more

Breakfast here can be awful. Dinner service is always great though and food is fantastic.

Thank you Jimmy for your amazing service and kudos to the chef! 16 of us at the table the night before a two day conference and what a great start to our time here at the Killington Grand. read more

Preston's turned out to be exactly what I expected. Solid for a hotel restaurant but won't necessarily end up on your short list of top restaurants in Killington. The food ranges from average to good, the cocktails are just so-so (they've got a decent draft selection if you're a beer person) and the ambiance is that of a sports bar/casual American joint. It's kind of the ideal hotel restaurant, though, because while nothing is outstanding, it's got a good variety of items, lot of good options and definitely something for everyone. Hotel restaurants that need to satisfy adults and kids alike are typically somewhat safe in their offerings, which will often leave some to be desired. A large menu is key, which can often mean that quality is lost in favor of quantity. That all said, I do appreciate that Preston's is a well-oiled machine with great staff and a comfy vibe. I think 3.5 stars would be more appropriate, but given my options, 3 is a hair more fitting. Came here on a Sunday night first to watch the tail end of the 4:25 football fare. The Eagles won, smiles were had by me and me alone because Vermont is indeed Pats country. Sad. Anyway, I had my fun. We first sat at the bar, which is run quite efficiently -- great bartenders, speedy process. Ski towns love their booze, and Killington is no exception. Drinks are poured high and the spirits are poured with a heavy hand. There weren't any tables available when we arrived, so we sat at the bar and had a pair of Bees Knees while we waited. These were a bit too sweet for my liking and there were no lavender bitters present (traditionally the Bees Knees is finished with a couple dashes of these) but it would be foolish to expect speakeasy-grade cocktails here, so I was content overall. As I mentioned, the draft and wine selections here are probably a better bet if you're looking for good quality. I switched to the oft-featured Citizen Cider (every Vermont establishment seems to tout the local craft) and the bf switched to beer. I don't typically drink beer, but I took little sips of what he ordered and enjoyed both. Given the protein-heavy food menu here, I think beer/cider and red wine might be the way to go. Food-wise, we wanted to sample a bit of the menu but found that the entrees appealed to us more than the tapas. As I mentioned, the menu is broad. Lots of good shareables, many protein options with an additional list of various steak cuts. Portions are substantial here (skiers come back from the mountain hungry and are always looking for a reward gorge) so you don't need to order too much to be satisfied. This was a splurge night for us so we ordered a lot, but we had quite a few leftovers. Eats, below: Butter Poached Lobster Tail: B This was served in a very sad way. One small, misshapen white lump of meat on one small, white plate. It was perfectly fine, but I can see why it's detailed as an add-on as opposed to a standalone. We were expecting an actual tail, so a bit disappointing. Filet Mignon w/ Mashed Potatoes: B/B+ I wasn't that high on the filet but the mashed potatoes were incredible. I don't know what sort of dairy madness goes into these to make them this good but it's gotta be something fatty and rich. The flavor, the texture, all of it. I've honestly never liked mashed potatoes (yes, I know, please withhold your groans, I've heard them my whole life due to this issue) so it's saying something how into them I was. The meat was fine, but not worth a filet splurge. Crispy Duck Breast w/ Parsnip puree, farro red flannel hash, baby kale, blood orange reduction, natural jus: B+ Again, the sides wowed me way more than the protein. The duck was just okay -- not as crispy as I would have liked and a bit under-seasoned, but still serviceable. The farro hash was incredible -- earthy, super flavorful and rich, the perfect, warmning winter accompaniment. Sauteed asparagus: B Nothing special. A few limp asparagus (asparagi?) on a plate. We wanted some extra veggies but I'd recommend trying something different from the list of sides. Vermont Artisan Cheese Board w/ Red Barn Lavash, Preston's Pure Honey, salted Spanish almonds: A Everything was working with this plate. All of the cheeses were super tasty, the honey was rich and sweet and special in all the right ways and hard to mess with Spanish almonds. This is how a cheese plate should be done, especially in Vermont. read more

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My boyfriend and I had a nice dinner here on our mini vacation to Killington. I suggest making a reservation, as they do get busy and ask for a booth!! We made a reservation but were given the worst table in the restaurant next to the kitchen. When we asked if we could sit elsewhere, they said they were too busy (we were 2 sat at a 4top on a Tuesday night) but that's okay. The cocktails were good, but nothing extraordinary. The two dishes we wanted were 86'ed, and I understand there are many supply chain issues, but I would've liked to know that before I decided on them. The lamb was very good and a large portion! The monk fish was also good, but the risotto was undercooked therefore a bit crunchy. We also got the cheese plate which was very good and had 3 cheeses, honey comb, crostini, grapes and nuts. The lemon meringue - mascarpone pie was actually a cake and not at all what was expected, but also very good! Our waiter was okay, of course it is very difficult for restaurants to find quality staff right now. He simply wasn't very warm or informative considering it's one of the most expensive restaurants in town. Overall a good meal, just lacking the experience we would've liked for a $150 dinner for two. read more

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God bless this place! I was so thankful we had this restaurant at our hotel. We ate here twice and would've eaten here a third time if we hadn't had a craving for Italian. Lol. The first night, we had the cheese platter, the amazing Thai basil mussels, the Brussels sprouts and the wings. Everything was great. My entree was the Himalayan salt scallops. They were cooked perfectly and the waitress was quick to advise me that they get saltier the longer they sit on the brick. The yuzu risotto was so unique. It said picked onions but it looked like picked carrots?and asparagus is asparagus. Still one of my fave veggies. My date had the seafood duo. I wouldn't recommend it. It was not what I expected, although it was good. Service was stellar. The next night, we had the baked Brie. YUM! I only wish it was bigger! We also had the complimentary bread and softened butter. For dinner I had the ramen. I would say it needed more soy sauce flavor but I'm a soy sauce ramen fan, not a miso ramen fan. Otherwise it was delicious. My date has the steak and mashed potatoes and left nothing behind! We had a nice bottle of wine to go with it all. Service again was superb. They have a tv at the bar and lots of beer, wine and spirits. I was surprised at the whiskey selection. They had a lot more than I predicted. Bathrooms are part of the hotel and are around the corner. There's not an easy parking option although you could valet if you're not staying there. Outside the restaurant is a cozy fireplace area where we finished our wine. I adore this place and I am so thankful it was there for our enjoyment. The food is amazing. They also serve lunch but not breakfast. read more

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Preston's slogan is a "good place to eat and drink." I think that hits the nail right on the head. It's not GREAT, but it's a suitable place to munch after a day out on the slopes. Just truly adequate/ average and they know it. It was somewhat of a depressing scene due to covid -- we were one of maybe 3 seated groups and you could probably hear a pin drop. The staff was super friendly and they had some tips to give about the best runs to ski/ info about the hotel. We started with the tuna special. I was actually pretty impressed with this one. It was fresh, and the seaweed salad made it more so filling. I then had the corn/shrimp chowder (an appetizer) as an entree. It's not like you're getting true New England "chowdah," but I knew this approaching my first bite. My expectations were fairly low, and they were met. It was no better than canned soup really. The shrimp bites that are in there (they are few and far between) are basically popcorn shrimp and were too mushy. At least it was warm! And the oyster crackers hit diff. UPDATE: I'm changing my rating from 3 stars to 4 stars after two more visits there! Preston's got better and better every night of our stay. Not only did it grow more crowded (in a good way -- it was truly depressing before!) as the week progressed, my ordering also grew more on-point. We went back twice and I sort of abandoned my vegetarian ways which definitely helped raise my overall opinion of preston's, as wings just felt like the absolute best way to do apres ski! On our second visit, I ordered the salmon and my dad got the bolognese -- he probably enjoyed his more than I did as he could not stop raving about it with every bite. "The perfect post-skiing meal," he said (repeatedly). The salmon was definitely solid -- very crispy and the mushrooms were especially yummy. However the bed of green rice was off-putting. Only complaint about this evening is that they forgot to bring us bread (of course the one night we didn't order appetizers) On our third and final visit, we got buffalo style wings and man did those hit the spot. The plate was left on our table while we enjoyed the entrees and I just kept coming back to the wings to get every last bite possible. I then ordered the Mac and cheese which was pretty good! It was a bit too flavorless and also not warmed in the center, though. The little skillet it comes in is flaming hot, but somehow the actual pasta wasn't? I also got the chocolate cake for dessert which was solid! Very rich, but that was expected. Also shoutout to our waitress -- wish I remembered her name, but she was so sweet and her nametag said she was from Michigan! read more

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The ambiance is lovely and it's convenient if staying on Killington property. Menu is great for all types of palates. Unfortunately my daughter's grilled chicken (on the salad) came raw in the middle. She took a bite and felt the texture wasn't right, so she spit it out. We checked the chicken and it was, in fact, not cooked through. We showed our server, who told us "our chicken looks pink because of the lighting, but I'll take it back to the kitchen." A short while later the manager came over to explain that the chef checked the chicken, and it was cooked since it sits in a 180 degree water bath. We cook chicken often and are very aware of what it looks like when it's cooked. Chicken should never be pink in the center. That said, the manager said he would have the chef make another piece and take the dish off our check. While they took care of it, my daughter was embarrassed, made to feel like she complained for no reason. It would have been more appropriate to apologize and make a new dish. Mistakes are made and it should have been owned instead of trying to make them look right. The food otherwise was good. read more

My dad and I ate here during our spring ski trip to Killington and had a lovely dinner. While this is one of the pricier restaurants in the resort area, the excellent food and atmosphere makes it worthwhile. I started with a glass of cabernet from their wine list, which is somewhat small but still has good variety. For dinner I had the beast burger and my dad had the NY strip steak. The beast burger is a bison burger topped with pork belly and a fried quail egg. The burger was really good except the pork belly should have been more tender, it was kind of tough. The NY strip was also really good but had more fat on it than it really should. However, the meats at Preston's are antibiotic free and humanely sourced which is very important to me. Even though the food wasn't perfect, it was still a very nice experience. read more

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Preston's (named after the Preston Smith - founder of Killington Ski Area) was completely refurbished in 2016. Formally known as Ovations, this restaurant is located within the Killington Grand Hotel (best accomodations in the area). Everything has improved 100% - layout and furnishings, level of service and of course he menu. Steaks and pasta are all very good. Mac and cheese is my daughter's favorite anywhere. Bruce behind the bar is excellent. They're only open for lunch and dinner only during the ski season, and dinner only in the summer. It would be nice if you could grab a quick breakfast sandwich in the morning, from here or the store in the hotel lobby - unfortunately they don't do that any longer. Super convenient if you're staying in the Grand, worth the drive if you're not. read more

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If the temperature outside is -12C, the wind is gusty and it's Christmas night, you stay inside the resort for your dinner and drinks requirements. Preston's was convenient and us being the captive audience, this place was a no brainer. There was a long wait for a table and they were severely understaffed. We waited for a table and to be served but given all the circumstances we just toughed it out. Putting all the waiting time and lack of attention by our wait person, the food was not bad and our wait person was super sweet. She was apologetic about the wait time and had a really endearing table side manners. She clearly knew how to do her job but was stretched thin that night. I also appreciated her turning up to work on Xmas day. I had the Xmas special lamb shank which was ok - meat was tender and the rich gravy was contrasted with pomegranate and the roasted root vegetables were well cooked. However the mash potatoes was a little gummy which I didn't like. The high point was my husband's shrimp tacos which he said was excellent and if he was to review this restaurant, he'd give it 5 stars. read more

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This place used to be great, but the service and food has reached gone downhill. I've been going for years and used to really enjoy it. I sure hope they can improve, and get back to how they used to be. read more

My hubby and I came to Prestons before during killington's summer wine festival for some appys and adult beverages. This visit was during our annual ski trip. The restaurant was a lot busier this time around and we did not have to wait to get a table. Our waitress came right over to greet us and was friendly and funny. She informed us of specials and made some recommendations for dinner. I loved the wine selections and my husband was very pleased with the beer selections. I have to say, I wish the menu offered a bit more options for sides. I felt limited to chips no matter what I ordered. Either way we both ordered burgers and had the chips and were very happy. I loved the atmosphere and the timing of the food. We didn't feel rushed. I am giving three stars because I wish the menu was more robust. The food and service is definitely aimed to please. I would go back for sure. read more

Food/drink is OK, nothing extraordinary. They take a long time to take the order and prepare the food. Grand hotel should consider bringing a much better restaurant. The hostess is extremely rude and unprofessional. She raised her voice and yelled at me for asking her about the long waiting time of 30 minutes while I had a reservation. I walked away and she continued yelling behind me!! Unreal!! read more

Great food and our waiter Dan was hands down one of the best waiters we have had in decades of travel. He just nocked it out of the park helping my wife get a meal that didn't flare her soy allergy read more

This was exactly what we needed after a long day of summer mountain sports. Take-out by the pool. Staff was helpful, efficient and kind. Ribs were a surprise hit. Beer can selection has a few gems. read more

Completely unimpressed with this place, only reason it managed two stars is because its a hotel restaurant and I should have expected less from the beginning. Came here for dinner the night of the Killington Food and Wine festival because I was staying in the hotel (also subpar) and they were part of the wine trail (restaurants doing special dinner pairings). So first off no pairings at least none we were told about. If they where supposed to do something beyond the norm to get a special listing they didn't. Service was terrible. Asked for water with lemon multiple times. Request for lemon ignored every-time. Finally the bus boy brought me some wrapped in a napkin. Food was a weak attempt at fine dinning at best. I had the oysters, watermelon & feta, and the Ahi Tuna. Wife had duck ramen. Oysters: poorly cleaned and all completely different sizes (to a point of being comical). They were smothered with so much cheese you lost any hint of the oysters. Watermelon and Feta: I had expected watermelon and feta. What i got was a bed of arugula with a few small pieces of watermelon and a dusting of feta. It was good just completely incorrect on portions. Ahi Tuna: Bland. Really not sure how they managed to do it but somehow they managed to remove all the favor from tuna and put it on a plate. Duck Ramen: Making Ramen isn't hard, but they managed to fail here as well. The broth was made with so mach grease and fat you could literally see it separate in the bowl. Egg was medium boiled. And duck was blahhh. Dish plating: All the dishes looked they were being plated by a first year culinary student. By spending to much effort trying to make things look fancy everything just looks dumb. Overall this place is spending to much effort trying to be impressive instead of focusing first on being good. There are tons of spots on the mountain to eat regardless of the time of year. This spot is one of the more expensive ones and near the bottom in regards to favor & service. read more

Every year on our family ski trip, my family (2 teenage boys) my wife and I, count on the Preston's house made English muffin breakfast sandwiches to keep us full till lunchtime while hitting the slopes! Piled high with fresh eggs, cheese, and meat, it's almost the reason we come back year after year! read more

The food was good, I enjoyed the environment. As a killington local it's nice to go to a fancier restaurant than the usual bars and pizza spots. read more

Killington Grand is a great place, Prestons has the potential to be a great place but it's not quite there yet. The bar could be larger and the service is typically awful(really really bad). Enjoying the menu is pretty simple, the menu is solid. All said and done.....it gets the job done but could really make The Grand a place that consumes you. read more

The food is awesome and the service just out of this world , I had the Ribeye yesterday and today The Bison Burger , Both amazing cooks exactly to the point i like it ( medium rare) . read more

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Where to begin? Not only was the food sub par but the service was indignant. We were with a party of 7, a mix of foreigners and Americans that had traveled hours to enjoy a nice vacation in Vermont after years of pandemic. I was with my service dog in training for my severe anxiety and PSTD and with all the excitement of seeing family and friends i was in distress and my PSD became agited once with my change in behavior and mood. I was approached by what I called the maître d and decided to take a walk to calm mine and my PSDs nerves as he is learning how to handle my ups and downs. Upon my return to this upscale establishment I was once again approached by this time the manager asking me questions about the nature of my condition as my PSD wasn't behaving properly and if I was a guest at his hotel because they don't allow pets. I reiterated he was a service animal in training and was just having a meal in the restaurant. He proceeded to lecture me about ADA laws not knowing how the state of Vermont laws work. https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/09/139/04502 This only exacerbated my anxiety and made me feel extremely uncomfortable and i wasn't able to finish my meal - a $20 beef tartare mind you all I am an American citizen with a disability and never have I felt more discriminated against anywhere before. Maybe if my whole party spoke English I would have been treated differently. So before spending $400 at Preston's think twice on how you are going to be treated in their upscale establishment. read more

Not great for breakfast. The food was good but service was inexperienced and kept taking away the sugars

Since we were staying at the Grand Hotel during a very busy weekend, we decided to eat at Preston's to avoid taking the car to find another restaurant. We didn't have any reservation so we had to wait quite a while (up to 40 minutes) before getting a seat. Unfortunately the restaurant is not using beepers and since we had an italian mobile number it couldn't be used to warn us that our table was available. A little bit frustrating as it forced us to seat in front of the restaurant for the whole time, just to make sure we were not going to miss our turn. Food was good, although we didn't find the mac and cheese to be particularly memorable. I liked the burger, although the portion was a little bit small compared to what we are used to during our vacations in the States. Vast selection of beers, some of them really good (Long Trail IPA being my favourite) although they don't come cheap at all. The restaurant was expensive in general, but I can understand that considering the price of the Grand Hotel that hosts it. If you are staying there and you want an easy dinner, you can definitely eat here. Just remember to book in advance. read more