Favorite spot in Stowe, hands down. Everything is homemade, locally sourced, and to die for. You can either go the boujee route with a duck pate plate (homemade!) or go the comfort pub food route with a delicious poutine. They have a great local beer selection and the bench burger is always a good choice. No matter what you get, you cannot skip out on the duck fries with homemade aioli. They are truly *chef's kiss* read more

Great food! The Mac n Cheese was superb and the BBQ chicken sandwich with French fries was delightful! read more

The Bench - Mac n cheese - Pizza Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

The vibe here is great- a great place to drink and hang out. The food and service were mediocre.

Food service and ambiance was all great would definitely go back !!!everyone was very friendly

Great food! Love the atmosphere will definitely be back! The mussel appetizer! The bench burger! The steak! All amazing!! read more

We needed a last minute place to eat and this was across from our hotel, we had a really good time! The food was surprisingly good. I LOVED my banh mi sandwich. Everyone else enjoyed their sandwiches as well. The food is relaxed but much nicer than your standard bar. This place was popping so I would recommend reservations if possible. The server was very friendly and helpful when picking out our beer. read more

The Bench - Scallops - Pizza Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

We have been roadtripping through Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont. Dinner plans have not been the greatest. We happened on this gem of a restaurant because it's 1/4 mile from our motel. What a find! You know that it's good when the parking lot is full. We were told our wait time would be 45 to 60 minutes. They got us in at about 45 minutes. The food and service was exceptional, well worth the wait! The atmosphere was relaxed with a New England charm. The mussels in curry sauce was phenomenal! Never had mussels prepared that way, delicious! The wood oven pizza was great, perfectly sauced with delicious toppings. The pepperoni pizza is not your ordinary pepperoni pizza. The hot honey adds a little extra flavor. We had great, friendly service from both our server and other staff. Great dining experience, highly recommend this restaurant. read more

Jen was terrific and the food was great! We had the mac & cheese, scallops and dry rub wings. The Brussel sprouts with the scallops were amazing and the wings had so much flavor! Highly recommend! read more

The bench was absolutely amazing. We had the fried chicken sandwich with kimchi and a delicious chili sauce, as well as some of the most amazing mussels we've ever had! The sauce on those mussels were absolutely next level! Highly recommend! read more

The food was amazing! Definitely try the fried chicken sandwich, duck fat fries, and kale Caesar salad! The music was also amazing!

This place is a great pre ski or apres ski joint. There will be a wait but it is definitely worth it. Definitely get the duck fat fries (there is a lotttt so def enough for 4 people) to start. Their burgers are amazing. I like mine standard (basically just a no frills cheeseburger) and it was cooked perfectly. The beef was juicy and tasted very fresh. I got a side of kale Cesar to make my meal a bit healthier. read more

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Highly recommend. Good comfort food selections; great pizza; good beer/drinks; nice staff. Busy place and no reservations taken. read more

Best food we ate in Stowe - hands down. Pizza was amazing as were the KC BBQ wings. You'll want to try the whole menu!

The service was great. We had a 45 minute wait but met and talked with some others waiting so it went quickly. The food was delicious. It was a little noisy but that was ok for us. We would certainly eat there again. read more

The Bench - Beer battered cod and French fries - Pizza Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

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While visiting with my sister in Stowe, she brought me here as it was one of her favorite restaurants. We were greeted by a busy but friendly hostess, Sally. We didn't have reservations but she was able to accommodate us at the one "bar" by the kitchen and brick oven, we were very thankful. Our server Julie was helpful even though she was fairly busy. We chose to start with a couple glasses of Chardonnay suggested by Julie. For dinner, I chose the zucchini noodle puttanesca but instead of tofu, I substituted chicken, and they had no problem with it. My sister chose the Caesar salad and added a rezitarian patty. Everything was amazing and the atmosphere was great, cannot wait to get back, top notch! read more

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Great ambiance, right across the street from Field Guide Hotel, and excellent comfort food!!! Would definitely come back here if I find myself in Stowe. read more

This place was great! My party of 4 went there for a Wednesday dinner around 6:30. I got the bench burger and it was delicious (5/5). I substituted the fries for the mac and cheese but I don't think it was worth it (3/5). My party got the mushroom and the cheese pizza and it was so filling, that they both took half of the pizza home as leftovers! Only con of this place is the wait. My party had no reservation and we waited about 30 minutes, on a weekday! Other parties later than us were quoted an hour- an hour and a half wait, so plan accordingly. read more

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Had dinner this evening, the service was good the wine, beers and sparkling cider was good. The burgers and ribs were great, the ambience was nice and the company was always great. read more

We had lunch there and it was very delicious - dare I say BEST mac n cheese ever?! We also had a burger and a pizza which were very good as well. They have a wood fired oven which was the center of the kitchen so you know everything that came out of there was going to taste good. The staff and service was very friendly and attentive. Great casual dining that is also delicious! read more

The Bench - Truffle Mac N cheese - Pizza Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

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I was recommend by many locals to stop at The Bench for a great dinner. To say the least, it blew my expectations. There was a great selection of craft beer on tap from many local Vermont Brewers. The menu has a great selection of American food that is sourced from Vermont farms. For dinner we got the 32oz Tomahawk Steak dinner for two. The steak was cooked perfectly medium rare and had a great sear. The dinner came with great potatoes and asparagus. I would definitely recommend The Bench for great craft beer and food read more

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Our first time in Stowe, VT for the fall leaves and The Bench was recommended by our BNB host. Our meal was fantastic, my girlfriend got the salmon (her usual) and she loved it. I got the fire roasted duck and it was phenomenal. Juicy, thick duck breast was easily one of my favorite dishes in a very long time. Sadly The Bench and their duck is almost 3,000 miles away from home. read more

The Bench - Amazing. Thick juicy duck breast cooked to perfection. Wood Fire Roasted Duck - Pizza Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

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We were here during the second week of October which is Leaf Peeking season. We arrived at 5:00 pm and the wait was an hour and a half. It was worth the wait. The kids split a pizza, my husband had the wings and I had the lamb sandwich. Everything was delicious! read more

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Recommended by a local. Tried the Blonde Onion Soup-had no flavor and was watery. Mussels were gritty and were just ok as far as flavor. The chicken tenders on the other hand, were awesome! Hand breaded thin strips! Had the Chipotle BBQ sauce-yummy!! Hubby had the Bench Burger-good but a bit over cooked-good flavor though. Daughter had the Kids burger-good burger with fries. Decent meal but have had better. Service was good-the waitress was nice and attentive-gave recommendations. read more

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I can only speak to the appetizers as we did not have a full meal. This is a great place within walking distance of downtown stowe. If you are looking to get off Main Street for a meal this is a great option. Very warm and a huge space compared to restaurants in downtown stowe. PLEASE GET THE FRIES!! read more

We went here on Friday night to feed 5 of us. It was a great experience. The portions were excellent, fries were perfect and the service was top notch. We had plenty of space between other guests and I would definitely come back. They are handling COVID-19 rules very well. This place is giving Stowe restaurants a good reputation! read more

Looking back on our weekend in Stowe, The Bench stood out as one of my favorite meals. We decided to share a bunch of apps including salads chicken fingers, chicken wings, slider and nachos for lunch and oh my word was it a delicious treat. I wish I could give this place more stars. We didn't have lunch plans during the pandemic in the middle of March (I know, I know, I think we all thought a pastry would hold us over, LOL). I found The Bench on Yelp and felt super lucky they had some lunch time reservations available. When we came for our reservation, all the pandemic protocols were followed. We had excellent service and really delicious food. Here is what I recommend: Their chicken wings and chicken fingers (ask to try all the sauces!) We had the Kale Caesar and the Beets Salad with pea shoots (I think?) both were very hearty. And last but not least, my favorite take on nachos ever. I HIGHLY recommend, The Bench just offers a spin on nachos I've never had before, unless you don't like blue cheese, even if you don't..just try it. You won't regret it. Make a reservation!! read more

I'm 50/50 on the place. The smoked wings had great flavor -- I had the dry rub. Though the flavor was there, the wings were nearly dry enough to be jerky. The blue cheese I got with the wings was tasty...so there's that too. I tried The Big Pig which is their rendition of an Old Fashioned using Whistle Pig rye, mostly. They added a bit of carbonated water at the end that watered it down too much on top of the melting ice. Advice = skip the water and lessen the ice. The glass doesn't need to be so full that you can hardly drink from it. The orange slice was on top and I don't think any of the rind was used in the flavoring process...so it was essentially just garnishment. Surprisingly, I've had a worse Old Fashioned... Ty hotel bar in Vancouver, Canada. The staff was attentive and service was quick. *Note, the pic is just of some Whistle Pig neat. Wanted to taste it since it's a state-local liquor. read more

The Bench - Whistle Pig rye - Pizza Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

We got take-out from The Bench this year (thanks pandemic). The burger was appropriately cooked and the fries held onto their crispness (Take-out fries can be so sad). My husband's salmon portion was generous. Price was reasonable. We'll continue to visit the bench on our trips to Stowe--hopefully we can eat on location again next time. read more

Very good food, but pricey. friendly staff and management. We had mussels, burgers, ribs, and fish. And another appetizer made with duck fat. Pretty good overall. read more

U would never go wrong with any of their dishes and local beers on tap. The Half Duck is the must have when we visit here, i think this is so far the best duck dish i have had. The mussel is super yummy too, i cannot resist the great taste of its sauce. Then chicken wings is always my takeout dish afterwards at hotel when we visit Stowe. read more

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First stop in Stowe and it has been absolutely fantastic ! Stopped at the Alchemist on the way here picked up some brews and filled the cooler. Found this local gem on yelp, and SO glad I did! Me and hubby ordered the muscles and the Rastaman pizza which was red Sauce | Robie Farm Sausage | Caramelized Onions | Mozzarella. The mussels were also wood fired which made them my personal favorite. The flavors for both were on point. Our waiter was very attentive - he came out several times to check on how we were doing and the food came out super quick. Next time we are visiting Vermont we will be sure to come here again! read more

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5 stars for service, 3 stars for dinner. We ordered the scallop appetizer, Mediterranean pizza and fish and chips. The scallops were okay - a little sandy texture. Pizza was burnt on all edges, but alright. The batter on the fish wasn't bad, but not memorable. The fries were extra crispy and extra heavy and grease-packed. The best part of my meal was the can of Citizen Cider's non-alcoholic sour cherry juice. Loved that stuff! With all the options in Stowe and the surrounding area, no need to spend any of my future calories at The Bench. read more

Pepperoni Pizza was pretty good, BBQ chicken sandwich was a bit overcooked. Fries were decent. Place was busy and food took a while. Waitstaff was very nice. read more

Very cool atmosphere. They have a huge selection of beer and wine. The Burlinger cocktail is fresh and taste like a margarita. The Goat however should only be ordered if you're extremely into ginger. It's sharp and spicy. The meatloaf was good but it doesn't have a traditional meatloaf taste to it. The bench burger is really good. Very juicy, majorly layered flavors, a nice big burger. The cheese on that burger is more of a earthy, farmy cheese which detracts from the burger. The french fries are amazing. They're dark but not burnt, crispy, not overly greasy. The Mac and cheese appetizer is really good. The sauce is creamy and cheesy and the breadcrumbs add an awesome texture contrast. The dessert selection left a lot to be desired. They seemed plain & uninventive. read more

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What a nice place. We came in for an early dinner and had the Hellbrook Pepperoni Pizza and the Cedar Plank Salmon dinner. The pizza was good and the salmon was truly delicious. Both were wood fired, a speciality here. Food - 4 stars Service - 4 stars Location - 4 stars Value - 3 stars Ambiance - 3 stars read more

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Was looking for a spot for a quick bite. This was located directly across from our hotel and had great reviews - and Yelp steered us right! We weren't overly hungry, so ordered a few drinks and a pizza. We ended up with the Hellbrook pizza - pretty much a pepperoni pizza. But let me tell you, it was delicious. I think we saw a brick oven on our way in and it was evident in the product. The nice thick cuts of pepperoni had a really tasty flavor and the crust was chewy and crispy. Service was quick and friendly. If we weren't so full from our previous shenanigans, we would've explored the menu a bit more. Great place for a meal! read more

The Bench - Hellbrook pizza - pepperoni is delicious. - Pizza Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

Here for dinner, and the service was great! Beers were delicious. My husband got the fried chicken sandwich with the salt and vinegar fries. He loved his meal. I got the salmon tacos, which had a very generous portion of salmon. I recommend getting the garlic aioli to put on top. Highly recommend! read more

The Bench - Fried chicken sandwich - Pizza Near Me - Stowe, Vermont

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Mussels, chicken sandwich were wonderful. The salt and vinegar fries are great! Service was good, server could have been a bit friendlier. Person bringing out the food was awesome! Highly recommend this establishment. read more

I came here with a group of friends around 7 pm. the hostess was very nice and we were seated right away. our waiter was excellent. the customer service at this place is amazing. i got the four cheese ravioli and it was okay, i had most of it and my friends finished off the remaining three. i also split the giant chocolate chip cookie with my friends:) read more

Great food and service. Need to go early to get your name on the list but worth the wait.