We loved our breakfast here! We stopped on our way to Canada and was pleasantly surprised how…read moredelicious the food was and how kind the servers were!

Lovely spot owned by a sweet couple. Unique and yummy food! A treasure to stumble across in St…read more Johnsbury. Best waffle I've ever had! Loved the grits bowl too! My boyfriend loved his breakfast sandwich. I stole a bite and had to agree. Top marks!

I have been going to Babes for the past three years. It's a dive bar in an old train station in…read moreBethel, Vermont. The food is solid. I had a chili dog and a Chicago dog today, and they were good. But that's not really why I keep coming back. What makes this place special is Owen and his husband. They run it with real care. They know the people who come in. They know their families, their stories, where they've been. When I walked in today, Owen said "Hey, it's been a long time. Welcome back." This is the kind of place that holds a community together. People show up regularly because they belong there. They see the same faces. Someone knows them. We need more places like this. Places where people aren't alone. If you're in the area, support it. Thank Owen and his husband for showing up and keeping the doors open.

Good service. Friendly local bar with a twist. ...............................................read more

Pleasantly surprised by this place! We were staying at a resort a few miles away and decided to…read morecome into town to try this spot when seeing the positive reviews. We came for an earlier dinner and the place was pretty empty. It felt like a cute, quaint spot to grab a meal. We got seats at the bar with ease and staff were quick and friendly to take orders. Food came out pretty quickly. It was delicious - mussels were solid, entrees were tasty, and portions were generous. We thought everything was fantastic. I'd recommend this spot and happily return if ever in the area again!

Great service, comfortable local space and excellent home…read moreCooked and creative food. Great night! Loved the crunchy salad! Watermelon soup was special. Lots of chartreuse based drinks. Highly recommend as a local foodie experience.

Stopped in this town for the night and wanted good food!!!…read moreThis is the place to go!! Fresh homemade Italian food. If you were looking for fresh homemade Italian food this is the spot staff was amazing. Service was great and the food could not have been any better reservations highly recommended.

Absolutely the best! Intimate setting, service and amazing food! All home cooked!!!…read more My wife and I ate within walking distance and go frequently!!

We have stayed at the Mountain View Grand a number of times and love the resort. This stay, we were…read morewithout the kids and decided to try the 1865 Wine Cellar. It was a mixed-bag. Ambiance was great. Intimate tables set in a cozy wine cellar. Great lighting and as much wine as you could ask for. Server was nice. First complementary tasting dish, a small cheese filled cherry tomato with herbs, was amazing. Bread was okay. First appetizer, I got the scallop, it was great. My wife got the a broccoli dish and it was some shavings of broccoli (almost nothing) and cheese. As we were laughing about the broccoli shavings, the server asked my wife if she wanted more bread - the offer was well timed! Second dish we both got the gnocchi. Honestly, it looked like small, well seasoned tater tots with a dollop of cheese. Tasted good and were cooked well, but it was not gnocchi. Final dishes: I got the rib eye and my wife the linguini. I ordered the rib eye medium rare. Was cooked medium well. My wife's linguini was fresh, but lacked flavor; tomatoes were good. After dinner the manager spoke with us about the upcoming changes to the 1865 Cellar Door menu and invited us back for a tasting to help chose the new menu. Looking back on it, I think it was some sort of acknowledgment of the (sub par) quality of the food. Don't get me wrong, the food was okay, but for $255 (which did include wine) the chef did NOT meet expectations. Wine throughout the meal was good. Will not return.

The food was lovely as was the atmosphere. It was chilly but we were warned. BUT. If you ar going…read moreto spend 300$ + for 2 people. Please make it enough food that I don't have to run upstairs to order a pretzel with beer cheese sauce so that I can fill up. The quantity was pretentiously small. What it kill u to at least serve bread. Very enlightened yet disappointed.

Boyfriend & I had dinner here yesterday while staying in Lincoln for the night. This was our 2nd…read morevisit to this restaurant; we had eaten here a year ago and liked it, which is why we chose to come back. Great service. I had requested a window table when booking and we got one! The restaurant seemed full, with mostly resort guests. Very lively bar area, great atmosphere and lighting. No children in sight while we were there. Our waitress was very polite and efficient as well. We had the Caesar salad and fried calamari as appetizers; that's what we had last year and we loved it - still great this year. Boyfriend *loved* the calamari, it did have a "kick" to it - watch out for those jalapeños! He gives me that big parmesan chip from his salad and I love it! He had the 14oz striploin steak as main dish and unfortunately, wasn't too impressed. He found it a bit overcooked (had asked for medium rare) and it was kind of bland (that's probably his fault though because he had asked them to remove the garlic aioli usually served with it). Also - this cut wasn't a bone-in so the steak was bigger than he expected, and he couldn't finish it. He loved the asparagus and other veggies however, which were prepared perfectly. I had the napoleatan Ragu which I thought (from seeing pictures on social media) would be a MUCH smaller portion than what was served. It was tasty but I couldn't finish half. If you are boxing up leftovers it would probably reheat really well the next day (we couldn't as we are on a road trip. I mean, maybe I could have anyway. But it's a bit late to think of that now, Amelie). Overall it was another great evening... ambiance is most important to me when eating out and this place has it right. We liked our main dishes better on our 2025 visit though (pizza and shrimp scampi) - and would keep that in mind if/when we return...

We had the pleasure of dining at La Vista. The restaurant is beautiful. We sat on the outside…read morecovered patio. It looked over the small vineyards and you could also get a glimpse of the pool area. Our server was efficient and friendly. The bread served is focaccia with oil, balsamic dip, delicious, we shared the beet salad appetizer , dinner grilled salmon with lemon risotto, and Chicken Parmesan. We had Dubai chocolate torte for dessert. Everything from start to finish was delicious and would definitely come back when in the area.

The food is SO good. The people who work here are both friendly and accommodating. The seating is…read morecomfortable and open in the front, quieter in the back. All in all, a delicious and satisfying experience. We have eaten there several times and will again!

The Buddha bowl is out of this world!!!!! Love it! I got the half. Should have gotten the whole!…read moreIt's perfection!

had the best experience went with friends kid friendly grate for going to read or relaxread more

You're in the very suburban town of Lebanon, New Hampshire. You've got everything that you need at…read moreyour fingertips but maybe you're looking to enjoy wine or sip a cocktail at a place with more of an urban edge. Drive 5 minutes over the state line to Putnam's in White River Junction, Vermont for that sommelier-staffed experience. Love the ambience and rigorous focus on elevated, quality ingredients, at Putnam's. They have a corkboard-covered 3-ring binder menu which is aptly named a Field Guide. Trust me, this name is earned by the Tasting Notes alone. The field guide is like a thesis for advanced Upper Valley sippers, Vermont or not. If you forgot your book or paper, just saddle up to the Putnam's Field Guide. You'll find an elaborate offering of editorial descriptions of beverages from wine to martinis (6 kinds) to beer and whiskey (one from Japan). Btw, it's rare to find a wine bar that doubles as a gorgeous coffeehouse serving pastries, espresso-based drinks, teas and breakfast sandwiches on weekends. I'm looking forward to enjoying them sometime if I'm back. The offering at Putnam's Vineyard rotates seasonally, so I will describe what was there on my visits. Visit their website for updated menu surprises. As for the evening and weekends Fall menu, they call their offering Picnic Food. It's a modest title for an extensive offering of appetizers and a few sandwiches. Think fancied-up olives, pretzels, Brazilian cheese puffs, a craft beer mix, 2 melty sammies with Vermont cheeses (1 with turkey, the other veggies), beet and chevre arancini, dips and a vast selection of desserts. Vermont cheeses, apricots, Marcona almonds, dried apricots and crostini are looking divine on the cheese board. Oh, and there's also Superbon Madrid potato chips with Osetra caviar and a mini spirit of Gaston Chiquet champagne. Just saying. There is also a weekend brunch menu with bagels and egg sandwiches. As for the wine, I recommend a flight at Putmam's. In the fall season, these flight offerings were named: the Bella Blanca Wine Flight, the Falling Leaves Mixed Wine Flight, Fireside Reds Red Wine Flight, The Forgotten Bunches Mixed Wine Flight and the almighty and an unforgettable Sparkler Flight. In this flight, I slowly savoured 3 wine sparklers at $25 total. (And no, I cannot spell savour without a "u.") These wine flights are a true value. And here are the wines in the sparkler flight: 1.) Cava 2021 by Avinyó 2.) Crémant de Bourgogne Sparkling Brut Rosé NV by Albert Bichot 3.) Lambrusco by Villa Castellazo ROTA The Cava is everything. All three were delightful and I showed up needing warm fuzzies on an evening where there was live music so the total experience was extra lovely. There is also a whiskey flight! The coffee and craft beverages selection for the fall/winter menu includes a nitro cold brew, a brown butter latte with Maldon sea salt and biscotti and a FROLA New Orleans style cold brew slushie with maple syrup and coconut cream. To any craft and coffee beverage you can add Vermont Ice Cream Coffee Liqueur or Whistle Pig Piggy Back Bourbon. Yes, please. If you are making a trip of it, catch the local bbq joint across the way from Putnam's at lunch and then visit the wine bar for drinks. Layer up, because I've been nippy there twice, and then linger over one delightful beverage after the next. Oh, and there is a charming wine shop at Putnam's with handmade gifts to peruse, as well.

Cork is one of my favorite spots in Stowe. The food is consistently outstanding--creative,…read moreflavorful, and always leaves me wanting to come back. Their natural wine list is incredible, with something interesting for every palate, whether you're a wine geek or just looking for a great glass. The staff is genuinely friendly and attentive, which makes the experience even better. Add in the cozy, welcoming atmosphere, and it's the perfect place for a date night or a relaxed evening with friends.

This place had GREAT service. The food choices were a bit small. I only had an appetizer for my…read moremeal, as I don't eat pork, am allergic to mushrooms, and didn't want a burger (as I had one already that day) and/or a big steak. I wish there were more choices, but the place was lively with lots of locals hanging out. The bar was busy. If it had more choices, it would get 5 stars, but for the price, the small menu made it not perfect.

Alpine Tavern is tucked in the back of the Wentworth Hotel with pellet stove with cozy seating on…read morethe opposite side of the bar, We were a party of four and ordered the cheese fondue and pretzel bites. The fondue was a great idea. They serve it with pieces of cut up bread. I wish there were some different items to dip in the fondue besides the bread. The pretzel bites were great and the mustard spread was even better. It was tough to dip the pretzels in the cheese sauce because the mustard was so good. The service was really good even though there was only one waiter on that shift. He worked really hard and was fast at serving a full house,

The food was adequate. A simple hotel bar set-up. They had one waiter serving the entirety of the…read morerestaurant, so he was super overloaded. He was very nice and still did a good job, however.