We ate outdoors, in a lovely garden. Our server Wesley took great care of us, including patience…read morewith my two little kids making noise and mess. I had the halibut and salad, which were delicious and both made great use of locally grown blueberries. The kids didn't appreciate the pasta with butter and cheese having homemade pasta; they didn't like that it was a more difficult shape to eat than a standard penne-like pasta. But I tried it and thought it was unusually delicious for that standard kid dish. And very reasonably priced, too. Several menu items I didn't get to try sounded great, too. Sorry that I won't have a chance to go back on our trip.

The worst thing about Skunk Hollow is how the bill is padded…read more They CHARGE TEN DOLLARS ($10 )for a small basket of BREAD!!! Next , they will charge you for a glass of water. I like the place and the food is not great but it is usually at least okay. But the meal starts off with a bad taste when they charge for bread which is FREE almost everywhere else. And there's nothing special about the bread! Come on Skunk Hollow, you are treating customers like airlines do! Will you have to pay to use the toilets soon? How about charging for use of the forks and knives? You take advantage of the fact that people are most hungry when they arrive and more likely to give in to your unforgivable greed. I know others who don't want to go there just because of the obscene BREAD CHARGES! It's insulting

A classic VT watering hole. The owner is a favorite of mine. It's a nostalgic place if you went to…read moreVermont Law School. Great service, delicious Cuban sandwich, and an unforgettable atmosphere. Thanks for hosting us

Delicious food. Good size portions. Very nice atmosphere. We had great service. Definitely will be…read moreback.

Loved this place! Innovative menu, farm to table. The cheese plate was delish! Sadly the ravioli…read moredish I had was not great, was pretty but not a lot of flavor, however the steak frites was great. Service was friendly and excellent. Resys are a must here, it's small and books up fast. One of only 2 in Woodstock that I would classify as fine dining.

My wife and I ate there the other night and was not a great experience. We were looking forward to…read moresupposedly the best dinner in the surrounding area. We made reservations at the bar as they did not have availability anywhere else in the restaurant. Ambiance 1/5 (pictures attached): when sitting down it was warm which was nice because it was cold outside. However, meanwhile little bugs surrounded us before every bite and every drink of wine. The entire time we were swatting away these little gnats. Food 2/5: the kale Cesar was the only thing we tried that was worth the try. The steak was around $60 and was not even worth $20. It was covered in a wine sauce which I think was to mask the chewiness of the steak. The steak was just the opposite of appetizing unless you were absolutely starved. Meanwhile the ravioli was a hodge podge of corn, cream, and veggies which truly made no sense in combination. In addition, the peppers were incredibly spicy, which the server remarked was due to that specific pepper. At the end of the dinner, the steak got comped, but if you are coming to dinner in this area, I would look elsewhere. We were so hungry after and we still did not eat and resorted to running to the nearest gas station that was open just to grab a few snacks and protein bars. Overall the atmosphere and food was below sub par.

A true hidden gem in Barnard! We've dined at The Tavern…read moremultiple times, and it never disappoints. The menu is simple but full of surprises--don't miss the Arancini di Riso or the Wiener Schnitzel, which is the best I've had anywhere. Their farm-inspired cocktail menu is creative and delicious--last night's Rhubarb Margarita was a standout. The staff is warm, attentive, and clearly passionate about creating a great dining experience. This place is something special. Part of me wants to keep it a secret, but they deserve all the support and success.

We sat at the bar prior to dining and asked for the "guest" WiFi password, as I did not have cell…read moreservice. I was told by a member of the staff that they would not provide it as they had a no cell phone policy. I explained that I wouldn't be calling anyone, but that I had an elderly mother in the Midwest and my boss might need to contact me, but was still told that I wouldn't be allowed to access their guest WiFi. I ordered the steak and was told it would be "medium rare". It arrived well done and I brought it up to the wait staff who told me that usually their steaks were thicker, but that it was medium rare. Photo attached. I asked for them to comp the meal (which I had not eaten and they wouldn't replace) and was told that they wouldn't. Very bizarre experience. Bartender and server were great, but management and chef were not. EDIT: The response by the owner claims I posted a forged photo. Wow! Just wow. Thanks for the response.

Nice enough place for what it is: a local watering hole. Don't want to call it a dive, as the…read morepeople were pretty nice and welcoming, even to this out-of-towner. HOWEVER... they don't serve food. Only adult beverages and soft drinks. The bartender said, "Yea, we USED TO do a good Philly cheese steak but things change." Thanks, COVID and labor shortage. If you're just looking to wet your whistle, this is a nice enough, blue-collar spot. If you want solid food to go with it, though, you'll need to go somewhere else.

You have to know what you are heading in for . Good beer, local flavor and no worries vibe.read more

Wow. One great place now in Queechee and with more energy and more selections than its former…read morefootpath in White River Junction. The owner, Topher, is a machine. Great restauranteur, mural designer, food truck operator, you name it. The place serves awesome food, great beers, and all within an amazing ambiance. First time since they moved that we came over. The place is just across the Quechee Gorge park, hard to miss. Once inside, atmosphere is charged with the aroma of great food, while staff moves with plates and drinks constantly. It wasn't necessarily busy but the traffic was continuous. We were seated in the breezeway and ordered refreshments, a Session beer and a Western IPA, both local and very tasty. Food came next. Three tacos for me and two for the hubby. Mine were mixed, chicken, beef and fish. All three were superb. As well, their street corn is superb. I was able to converse with the owner and he showed me the mural he made and the amazing work done in an old building, gutting it and turning it into a showcase of a beautiful restaurant. Highly recommended.

The second you walk in, you get a Mexican beach party vibe super cool atmosphere with a great bar…read moremenu (with and without alcohol). The staff was warm and friendly from the start. Chips and guac were awesome. My Low and Slow Burrito was delicious, wife's quesadillas and daughters burrito were a hit too. When the whole table goes quiet and the food disappears fast, you know it's good. We'll definitely be back!

We've been meaning to try The Seasoned Skillet in Randolph, VT -- finally went last night, and it…read morewas well worth the wait! The ambiance is ideal--unfussy, comfortable and appealing. I love the skillets on the wall, and the size of the dining room, small and intimate and easy to have a conversation. The app choices were irresistable and despite thinking we would share one or two, all four of us ordered one--we had the Thai chicken skewers, shaved asparagus salad, and two specials: Hasselback (sp?) roasted potatoes and the roasted cauliflower special. All were flavorful, and very generous portions, but the roasted cauliflower and the INCREDIBLE SAUCE makes me wish I had ordered one to take home for today, it was gone in two minutes.The yogurt marinated Thai chicken skewers were juicy and delicious with another incredible dipping sauce, and could nearly have been a meal--yum! The shaved asparagus salad was work of art, plus crunchy and delicious, featuring roasted pistachios and a lemon-basil vinaigrette that I wanted to take home in a bottle. Of the four of us, three chose the Beef Barbacoa Bowl. It was tender and loaded with flavor, yet made light and summer perfect with fresh pico de gallo, guac, corn and pickled onion. The portions were generous and I'm very much looking forward to my leftovers today! The Hoisin Duck Salad was a table favorite with shredded bits of pickled ginger and other home-pickled veggies, a honey mustard vinaigrette, and the amazing crunchy fried shallots. Despite all that, we somehow managed to order four desserts, and made short work of the maple puffs, mocha mousse, lemon cheesecake, and maple pavlova. The mousse was the richest, smoothest chocolate mousse I've ever had, with a frothed coffee cream layer under whipped cream. If chocolate is your thing, GET THE MOUSSE! The lemon cheesecake is a classic, with a homemade graham cracker crust and a tart curd with fresh blueberries, but was next level in terms of flavor and texture. If they sold desserts to go (HINT!) in a chiller case I would be in trouble, but very very very happy. (All the desserts are made in house.) You can sit at the bar instead of the full meal -- we saw a couple there with wine and a shared plate, while we did the full three courses. Our server Nick was warm and attentive, and helped us through a few tricky decisions from the menu. And while Chef Nora doesn't have her sauces, salad dressing and desserts for sale to go (yet! we can dream about that!) her cookbook, Vermont Farm to Table is available for purchase! (We bought it.) The cookbook includes the recipe for the Summer Maple Berry Pavlova on the summer menu, and hot tip: the recipe for the Smashed Yukon Gem Potatoes in the book has a very similar flavor profile to the potato appetizer featured on the specials, with sour cream and brown butter crispy chili sauce. I'm hoping volume two will include the roasted cauliflower recipe, the lemon-basil vinagrette recipe and the CHOCOLATE MOUSSE recipe. Note--the menu changes seasonally, and these dishes are on the new summer 2026 menu. If I had to sum it up our meal in one word, it'd be "flavor" and if I had two words, I'd add "comfortable." The Seasoned Skillet gave us all the best parts of going out (interesting flavors, fresh and local ingredients, a menu that takes some chances, great service) but still felt familiar and homey. Already trying to figure out when we can go back! Five stars, 1000% recommend!

The Seasoned Skillet opened in February 2026 in Randolph. This chef-owned farm-to-table restaurant…read moreserves up scratch made comfort dishes from locally sourced ingredients with changing seasonal menu and special offerings. The place is cozy with limited table seating, picture window seating, and 6 seats at the full service bar. Reservations recommended and bar seating is open. The bar offers 6 regional beers on tap, wine, and cocktails list. The dishes offered here at the time of posting included chicken pot pie, cider braised pork shoulder, ginger sesame quinoa bowl, beef kofta, pomegranate red wine braised short ribs, arugula & pear salad, sweet chili meat balls, homemade soups & desserts. They also offer grilled cheese sandwiches and smash burgers on the kids menu. The prices are moderate. After hearing great things about The Seasoned Skillet, I made the drive to Randolph for dinner. I arrived here at 4:35pm, 5 minutes after opening and ample time before dinner rush. I took a seat at the bar and the bartender offered water and other drinks. I stuck with the cold water (glass and bottle for self refills). They had a brussel sprouts appetizer special too. I already knew what I wanted and went with the Pomegranate Red Wine Braised Short Ribs ($28 plus tax), which came out remarkably quick in 3 minutes served very hot, the early bird gets the worm as mentioned by the bartender. The braised short ribs were prepared with pomegranate molasses & red wine & topped with fresh arugula, served over soft mashed potatoes, crispy chili oil & beef jus. The short ribs were very tender and soft and the flavors of the meat, potatoes and beef jus meshed well together. For dessert, I was trying to decide on the maple bourbon creme brulee or the S'mores Jar and went with the latter. The chilled S'mores Jar ($12 plus tax) was layered with a thick dense dark chocolate mousse, graham cracker crumbles, and topped with a toasted Italian meringue. The dessert was very sweet and rich. The check was presented after I was done, which was $43.60 with tax and before tip. Overall, I really enjoyed the entree and dessert ordered at The Seasoned Skillet. I would come back here for dinner as their seasonal menu offerings change. The service was prompt too. The place started to become busy as I finished up my dinner, so I got in here at a great time.

Superb, authentic food in a fun, casual atmosphere. Great for large groups. We had a super fun…read moreand very attentive waiter who was great! The food was excellent across the board. Fajitas, chimichangas, enchiladas and quesadillas were all hits. Excellent chips and salsa set the stage. Easy parking and no wait for our group of 6. We'll be back!