The ambiance is very much like many Vermont pubs and grills, with basic seating, a bar area,…read morenatural woods, good lighting, comfy, homey, relaxing. A great spot for after work drink, or comfort food dinner with family and/or friends. The food is served up by Chef T, and is the epitome of comfort foot. All dishes were well prepared and met or exceeded expectations. I had the soup of the day which was tasty, and good. Then I had the Ballard's Corner Cheesesteak, which was shaved ribeye, with peppers, cheese, and was so yummy. I'll say it's not Philly Cheesesteak worthy of the best there, but for a steak and cheese outside Philly, it's a solid contender and definitely worth trying. Service was great, with exactly the right level of attentiveness, prompt delivery of all items, from the great craft beer selection, to the food. A bonus touch, Chef T came out later to say hello and ask how everything was!

Owner was vary rude tryed to tell him bacon was raw and undercooked but he just wanted to argue…read moreabout it and told me to not come back if I didn't like the food will never step foot in that place again

Stopped in here to try a few craft brews - we were hoping to experience some darker beers, but I…read moreget that they don't stock/brew a lot in the summer. That said, we enjoyed talking to the new bartender and relaxing a bit. They serve samplers, which we tried, and that allowed us to hone in on what we might want to get a larger pour of. Since it was later in the evening, we didn't get any food, but I would recommend it as a stop if you are looking for some craft beer!

Great cozy pub for a rainy day. I had an IPA that was light and refreshing - forgot the name of it…read morebut it was very easy to drink and honestly might be one of the best IPA's I've had. It was also very reasonably priced for craft beer. For dinner I had the special which was a hot honey chicken sandwich that had goat cheese and string onions, served with a side salad with house vinaigrette and a side of ranch. The server did warn me, and it was written on the menu too, that the hot honey was quite spicy, and indeed it was! I was sweating from the spice, but it was good! The ranch on the side was nice to cool it down a bit. Good service, good food, but would honestly go back for just the beer! Side note: the women's restroom was very clean and had locally made soap that smelt so nice which was a nice touch.

Dinner at Fire & Ice was a highlight of our month-long sojourn in New England. Housed in an old…read morefarmhouse just outside of Middlebury, Fire & Ice features locally sourced fresh and natural ingredients in an ambitious menu that will satisfy most palates. The restaurant has been around for more than half a century and has an eclectic decor with walls covered in black and white photos, hundred year old Hackercraft motorboat, biplane propellers, and wooden skis that likely were used to carve up Stowe and Killington. We started with a watermelon margarita and an extra dry Hendricks Gibson up. The drinks were perfectly chilled and hit the spot after a long day touring Fort Ticonderoga. We were told that their prime rib was the belle of the Fire & Ice ball so we made that our dinner. Roasted slowly overnight, the meat is perfectly medium rare inside with a delectable crust. Served with a range of sides and a generous dollop of freshly grated horseradish, we could not have been more pleased with the quality and quantity of the prime rib. They have an interesting dessert cart but, after 40 ounces of delicious prime rib, we gave the sweet course a miss. Fire & Ice is a compelling option for those spending time in Middlebury. We highly recommend this venue.

Best prime rib I've had including Tennessee and Texas. Love the staff. Mashed potatoes creamy…read more Good selection of spirits for the area. Decor is utterly unique. Expensive but I never feel like... it wasn't worth it. Amazing filet mignon and chicken boursin is a stand out.

There was no doubt that we would stop at Blackback Pub for lunch when passing through Waterbury. We…read morewere fortunate enough to snag two seats at the bar on a very busy Memorial Day afternoon. Since it was a national holiday, the Waterbury Patriot Burger called out to me. Great choice- nicely spiced, cooked perfectly on a fresh brioche bun. The accompanying kettle chips were yummy. I chose to have a mug of Hill Farmstead Symposia-a delicious Rauchbier poured from a LUKR tap (side-pull). What a treat. Jane chose sliders that quickly disappeared. Her beer choice was Common People from Bluejacket-a micro brewery in Washington, DC. You can always count on the best beer selection anywhere at Blackback Pub. I only wish we were staying in town longer so we could enjoy more of their deliciousness. The bartender was very friendly and attentive despite being slammed. Looking forward to stopping by again when in the area.

Charming, welcoming pup experience with really creative dishes like delicious Japanese potato salad…read moreand date Brussels sprouts. Appetizers are better than entrees, which are burger-heavy and a little charred, but a rustic spot that's a great hang, especially if you're a beer drinker. So many great beers.

In Waitsfield a few weeks for a family matter, dad has lived in Waitsfield since the early 90's,…read morethis was my wife and I first time at Mad Barn, what a treat, everything was excellent, great vibe, food was outstanding.

Just returned from a weekend wedding here and we had a great time! EVERYTHING was…read moreterrific...Especially the staff. Everyone was friendly, accommodating, professional, etc. The rooms are mediocre but we knew coming in this isn't the Ritz Carleton. Overall very solid experience.

I travel a lot for work, so often end up out by myself. Mike at The Whiskey Room made me feel like…read moreI had made a new friend while I enjoyed delicious drinks and food. It also seemed like a place to enjoy with friends. I would definitely go back!

I was a little hesitant coming here because great food is just as important to me as great drinks,…read moreand the menu was very limited. The menu listed only two mains: a "Charred Oat Burger" and a "Short Rib Toastie" in addition to two salads and four "shareables". I believe there were one or two specials that day as well, one being Steak Frites. But the food reviews were good and the drink reviews were great so I decided to go. Even if I had second thoughts the welcome from Bob the bartender when I entered (first customer when I arrived at 5:00 opening time) seemed so sincere that not staying was out of the question. I took my seat at the bar (supposedly rebuilt with materials from a bar in Ireland that closed). Bob was great, with an enthusiasm for great whiskey that he couldn't hide if he tried, and didn't seem to mind that I'm not enough of a connoisseur to have many opinions of my own. Between other customers that soon filled the place he kept me talking and I'm not much of a talker. About whiskey, where I'm from, Burlington in general, and he gave me some tips on some lesser-known Vermont attractions I didn't know about. Their whiskey collection was large and from many lands. Having just returned from Ireland I was pleased to see several I remember from my visit - not just the usual Jamesons here! I prefer a cocktail to straight whiskey though, so it was Sazeracs tonight. Two specialties. First the Rosemary's Sazerac: Bulleit Rye, rosemary syrup, Peychauds bitters, rinse of Laphroaig, torched rosemary sprig. My second was also a Sazerac: their Irish Sazerac, made with an Irish whiskey and other ingredients which I've forgotten. Both drinks were fantastic, generous with the alcohol, and made with attention to details like properly-sized ice cubes (large) and pre-chilled glasses. For food I got the "Charred Oak Burger." I don't know where the "oak" comes in. The only burger on the menu, it was made with two thin patties, a great quantity of whiskey & honey-glazed pork belly in large pieces, kimchi mayo, and a brioche bun. One of the most interesting burgers I've had in a long time. Even though it was a bit overstuffed more due to the pork belly than the patties I managed to eat it without it falling apart, a common problem with burgers. Instead of the fries it came with I elected to get the roasted Brussels sprouts instead, a special shareable of the day. I don't think I was charged extra even though it was a rather large portion. These were excellent too, sweet and bacony with no bitterness. As it got busier the noise level increased but only moderately. I liked the music playing, a mix of blues and energetic classic rock. Overhearing other conversations I could tell that these were discerning customers who took their whiskey seriously and asked detailed questions before settling on their choice of libation. Just two things on the dessert menu: Chocolate Overload and Caramel Sea Salt Cheesecake. I got the Overload: chocolate cake with Bailey's Irish Cream sauce. Nothing special but I enjoyed it; a nice way to finish the meal. It was big enough that I took about half home, along with half the Brussels sprouts. This is definitely a place I want to come back to. I wish the food menu was more extensive but that burger and sprouts were so good I could see repeating the same menu again, trying new specialty cocktails next time.

We picked this placed while staying over night in Lake Placid because our family of 4 loves BBQ…read more We were hoping to be able to sit outside, but the patio was not open for some reason? Patio looked completely empty and they weren't super busy. I didn't see signs suggesting there was an event so my guess is staffing issues? Service was great. Server was attentive and food came pretty quick. Brisket was amazing. TRY THE PORK BELLY CINNAMON ROLL. You won't be disappointed. I tried it based on another yelpers review and I'm glad I did. Taco trio was ok. Tenders were good. Fries were great.

While in town for a conference I came in for BBQ for dinner one evening and sat at the bar. The…read morelady working the bar was great, very helpful, friendly, and personable. Their menu is loaded with all sorts of BBQ style food, as well as steaks and some seafood too. The décor is nice, cozy, and dimly lit. I started with their wings with the Ghost Pepper BBQ sauce on them - They were REALLY GOOD! Meaty wings, great crunch and smokey flavor and that BBQ sauce was so tasty! Next up was to try an order of their brisket nachos. They came out pretty quick and looked nice. They're definitely huge and I wasn't that hungry, so I really wanted to pick the good stuff, like the brisket and many of the toppings and that was all pretty good. The brisket I had was excellent! It had a nice bark and good smoke, yet was moist. Very nice experience, a place I'd definitely return to for another meal or even a drink at the bar!

Stayed here while in town for work and decided to take a chance on the hotel restaurant. I went on…read morea Wednesday night so it wasn't busy but service was still pretty slow. I got the Mac and cheese without onions. It was pretty good, better than what I expected, but it wasn't very cheesy. The bacon on top was really good. Overall pretty good for a hotel restaurant and I'd go here again if I were staying in the hotel. Took a risk since I couldn't find a menu anywhere but they had a decent selection.

I've had several items while staying at this hotel over the years, but tonight's meal was…read moreoutstanding. We ordered the wings with the traditional wing sauce and they were great. Wings were a nice size and crispy and just enough sauce on them. These were not the little wings so many places serve you! We paired it up with the New England pot roast sandwich was was amazing. Very large - with great flavors. It came with homemade potato chips which were crispy and not too salty! My husband had a local brew and I had a mixed drink. Service was timely - we never had to wait for our server if we needed anything. It was a little chilly outside and we opted to sit by the fireplace - yes, it was on - and it was just what I needed! We will continue to try Items on the menu as they do rotate foods and specials.

Excellent food, great service! I had the Kentucky Grand cocktail--excellent!!! we'll definitely…read morebe going back :)

We live over two hours away and we love this place more than anywhere in VT. The food is so good…read more Fresh ingredients. Made with love. Served with love. We had sliders, fries, pickles, wraps. Unfortunately we were too full for dessert but we will leave room for it next time. Who doesn't love service by a Scottish guy in a kilt? Such a great atmosphere. Lots of board and card games to keep the kids or adults entertained. Perfect experience all the way around.

Outdoor feast after a memorable meeting in the area…read more Great beer, Great service, great outside seating, superb people watching. The best flatbread pizza in Vermont. What else can I say? Superb afternoon!

Hop'n Moose is deceptively good. It has a casual atmosphere, a great tap list, and a wider than…read moreexpected variety of food options. Our group of almost a dozen ordered food and drinks from every corner of the food and drink menus. Everything was well prepared, full of flavor, and came out quickly. Their pizzas were a big hit with our group. Of note for larger groups - parties of 8 or more cannot request separate checks, so plan accordingly.