Doc Ponds was a highlight of our trip to Stowe! We are a family of 4, with a 16 year old and 10…read moreyear old. We all agreed that Doc Ponds was the best meal we had in a while. The food was fantastic! I recommend the dry rub wings, corn chowder soup, and mac and cheese! The ambiance was cozy and the music was a cherry on top! Worth the wait.

A lot of potential, but not today…read more We were sold on coming when we saw a Brie brisket sandwich from another reviewer. Unfortunately, this was no longer on the menu but we thought we'd give something else a try...starting with French fries (these were good). Then we shared the carnitas sandwich and delicata squash. Both of these items have a lot of potential, but the chef missed the mark. The carnitas sandwich was 95% fat and we couldn't eat it. When we let the waitress know (not expecting anything other than providing feedback), she seemed annoyed but proceeded to provide a discount to accommodate us. Shifting to the squash...it's spicy. We are certain cayenne was used, even though the menu list pomegranate molasses...the skins weren't removed and overall just wasn't something we'd recommend. We left most of the bowl behind. Anyways. The menu does appear like it has potential just needed more TLC when making the food. We appreciate the wait staff trying to make up for the negative experience with the food, but also would appreciate the attentiveness from the waitress. They did seem short staffed, so she may have been stressed out but when a customer provided feedback...maybe take it more graciously? Overall, this feels like typical resort food. So if your into that type of food, enjoy!

My wife and I loved our visit to this fun and friendly gastropub in Stowe. It was crowded for a…read moreWednesday night, but the staff was friendly and efficient. We waited about 15 minutes for a table. Not bad at all!! Our server was energetic and accommodating. She cheerfully answered all our questions and honored our request to get a margherita pizza as an appetizer. The aforementioned pizza arrived in no time. It was good. Not the best ever, but still quite solid. The star of the culinary show was the salmon entree. Both my wife and I got it and we both loved it. It was a big piece of wood fired salmon and came with a nice assortment of roasted veggies. I'm talking real veggies--zucchini, broccoli, fingerling potatoes, the works. Neither one of us are big drinkers, but there are LOTS of microbrews on tap if you're into that kind of thing. The dining room was lively without being too noisy. Both of us enjoyed hanging out there. It would be a great place to have a beer and watch baseball on TV. Will definitely return the next time I'm in town.

They get you in and out very quickly. Friendly staff as well…read more The pepperoni pizza was incredibly greasy with a layer of it on top of the pizza. It was difficult to eat like that. The duck fries just tasted like rosemary. Very strong rosemary. The 1/2 duck was good and it's a huge portion. The veggies it comes with are great. Nicely seasoned and cooked by the fire.

The restaurant was absolutely phenomenal. Reservation is recommended however we had time and didn't…read moremind waiting to see if a table would open up and it did. Our waitress was a delight and let us know a bit more about Vermont considering we were travelers on vacation. We sat outside and despite how chilly it was they had a beautiful semi enclosed patio with heating that made it feel like we were still inside the restaurant. We got the Gorgonzola crusted filet mignon as well as the chicken Caesar salad and it was truly a 10/10 meal! The flavors were bold and delicious and the filet mignon just about melted on your tongue. If I'm ever back in Vermont I will definitely stop by again to try the rest of the menu!

Love love love!!! Please make sure you order the soups! They serve it with homemade honey wheat…read morebread and delicious maple butter- the perfect treat in Vermont!! The soups rotate daily (I had broccoli cheddar) and the corn chowder is a staple on the menu. Both soups were fantastic and they serve very large portions! They are definitely filling. The chicken pot pie and the French dip were also great options. The kitchen staff were perfectly organized and had the food coming out very quickly. I liked how you could see the chefs cooking! Very neat place!

It was Busyyyy!!! The town itself was buzzing with tourists. Trying to get something to drink was a…read moretask. Fast service but to crowded for us so we only got drinks this time

Had soup, sandwiches, maple coffee and a muffin. All tasty. Quick service. Carrot cake muffin and…read moremaple coffee were particularly good. Small place. Limited seating. Prices ok. Clean.

What's a spot! Sometimes I'm afraid of a pizza spot that's recommended but this place ROCKS…read more Seeing the oven, the staff being kind and knowledgeable and accommodating with the menu. Did a half and half on the pizza, love that option! Pizza had ZERO flop, crispy, cheese had great flavor salt levels to it. Would recommend anyone to come here. Warm and inviting space whether it be date night or to be with friends, this is the spot for you

Rating: 4.3 Stopped…read moreby for lunch after gondola skyride at the my mansfield. Nice lunch spot in stowe that offers wood fired pizza using local ingredients. They have large parking lot so we parked and head on over to the entrance. It's amazing large establishment with wooden lodge style interiors and some outside patio seatings as well. They have a huge stone furnace for the pizza. We were sat down right away as it wasn't too busy. We got the pick two lunch where you can choose 2 between soup, salad and mini flatbread. I ended up picking vermont maple sausage flatbread and soup. Soup was tomato base with some cheese. Strong tomato flavor and some acidity with saltiness of cheese coming through. It was good but maybe a little bit of cream or milk might balanced it out better. The pizza was pretty good. Can see the char from wood fire. Saltiness of cheese and hint of sweetness and savoriness from maple sausage pairs well together. Dough was bice and chewy and crispy on the crust Service was good and server was nice and attentive. Overall it's a solid place to enjoy wood fired pizza made with local ingredients. Good place for lunch or dinner. If you go for lunch Monday through Thursday the take two lunch option is a good value.

We are so glad we found this place, a minute's drive away from the main street in downtown Stowe…read more Service was warm, friendly, and quick, and menu prices were fair. Lots of seating inside, though mostly four-top tables. It got busy about 20 minutes after we arrived on a weekday around 7:30, so keep that in mind if you're looking to sit inside. We visited specifically for breakfast, ordering pancakes, a Chris Kayler breakfast sandwich without meat or hot sauce, and a Simply breakfast sandwich. This was honestly one of the best breakfasts that we've both had in a long time. We are finicky people who can usually find something to criticize, and we literally have no notes on this meal. Wish it was closer than four hours away from us and hope it stays popular so that we can visit again in the future.

Excellent breakfast! They have 6 tables, so a little small inside, but very comfortable. Full…read morebreakfast, egg sandwiches, coffee and espresso. Bacon is delicious. You pay at the counter and seat yourself. Very friendly staff. On the higher side of prices, but cooked to order.

Wow! We were quite impressed with Plate. The food, the service - we can't wait for our next annual…read moretrip to VT to eat here again. We started with cocktails and zucchini fritters. The zucchini fritters tasted so close to my grandmother's that right there and then, they had my heart (and my stomach). We had to wait a while for our main courses and the restaurant started to clear out. We were getting worried about time as we wanted dessert too but didn't want to be those people keeping staff there. The waitress came over and apologized about the wait and said they'd be taking care of our entrees! That's the way you do it. Before we could even complain or say anything they recognized the issue and made it right on the spot. The entrees were well worth the wait as was the dessert. Very impressed!

Loved the banana pudding! Also loved the chicken dish…read more Steak tartar just ok. Mussels were good.

My wife and I were immediately enamored when we walked into Harrison's. The basement setting is…read morecozy, warm, and inviting, featuring a beautiful centralized fireplace and a cool, old-school wraparound bar. We were lucky to snag an intimate booth right by the fire. Our server greeted us immediately and was very friendly and knowledgeable about the local beer choices, which made me happy. For dinner, we opted for the chicken marsala, the lamb, and cheeseburgers for the kids. While the burgers were on the pricier side at thirty dollars each, they were generous portions that the kids really enjoyed. The food was generally tasty, though I felt the marsala sauce was a bit too thick, resembling a gravy rather than a traditional marsala sauce. We also felt the plate presentation could use some refinement, as there was quite a bit of empty space on the plates that left us wanting a bit more. Despite those small notes, we had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend this spot for a cozy dinner in Stowe.

Really enjoyed our meal on a cozy fall night. We loved the vibe of the restaurant and food was…read moregreat.

My daughters and I had the most wonderful dinner experience! The cheese and the shrimp fondues…read morewere delicious and the chocolate desert was sublime. The ambiance was so comfy like being in a Swiss Chalet surrounded by all things Swiss. The owners and staff were welcoming and very pleasant! A definite 5+Stars! You won't be disappointed!

Excellent service, family owned and operated, food was great! Lovely atmosphere with charming…read moreSwiss decor. Highly recommended!

Very cute spot with an amazing breakfast sandwich!! Came back again the next day for the same…read moresandwich

Delicious place that serves coffee drinks, breakfast and lunch. It seems like they make a select…read morequantity of each item and then sell them until they run out. Lunch has a hard start at 11:30 so don't go in thinking you'll get anything sooner. That's ok though, I had a fantastic ham, egg, and cheese breakfast sandwich on the softest, flakiest biscuit. They also have liquid drinking chocolate!!! I was obsessed with that when I was younger and never see it offered anywhere. The fact that I was able to have it made with oat milk was an added bonus. Overall this place is adorable, efficient, and everything we had was great. What more could you want? There are also plenty of tables to sit at or many out front of the weather is nice.