Had an absolutely perfect event in the private room last month. The restaurant itself is gorgeous,…read moreand those fireplaces look magical. It was too hot for them to be on, sadly. Arranging for my event was so easy through email, and I paid a deposit to hold the room. The room is perfect for many size groups, we had about 14. We did the prefixe party menu and added shrimp, oysters, Parker rolls, and charcuterie type trays. Service was outstanding, and all the food was cooked perfectly. Thank you so much!

In town for vacation and the Guild was near by our hotel. We loved the drinks, mussels, burger and…read moretomato salad so much that we came back a second night. Shout out to Lindsey who made our second visit special. The ingredients are fresh and local. The ambiance is cozy with fireplaces, wood decor, open kitchen, there's limited dining room seats but they have a lounge and bar which you can order the full menu from.

Yummiest meal we've had in awhile. Everything was mouthwateringly delicious. Its #1 rated place in…read moreBurlington for a reason, justifiably so.

Patty Melt (8/10): I think Sundays are their patty melt days? Very good deal. Basically the…read morecheapest thing on their menu for a very solid patty melt. Pappardelle (8.5/10): The sauce was DIVINE! The texture of the noodles was a tiny bit off, but otherwise the meat and veggies were both amazing. Grilled Summer Squash (7/10): Solid and refreshing dish. Tempura Mushrooms (7/10): Executed well. Tastes exactly as you expect, though. No surprises here. I would opt for the more unique options next time Pork Belly Skewer (7.5/10): Also executed well. Also tastes pretty standard. I did like the sauce. There was a lot of it, but it wasn't too overpowering.

Wow, this place absolutely lives up to the hype. The atmosphere is upscale yet cozy, the service is…read morewarm and attentive, and the quality of the food is outstanding. They offer an oyster hour from 4-5 p.m. with half-priced oysters and cheeseboards, making it a great time to visit. As a farm-to-table restaurant, everything tasted incredibly fresh. I tried several dishes, but the standouts were the oysters and the halibut. The oysters were served with freshly shaved horseradish and a delicious mango habanero oil that added the perfect kick. The halibut was beautifully seared, flaky, and fresh. I'd highly recommend making a reservation. I visited on a Monday night, and the restaurant was completely full. I'll definitely be back.

Hen of the Wood is very hyped and I was so thrilled to snag a reservation on a very busy weekend…read morevisit. Unfortunately, this restaurant really fell flat. The ambiance is cozy and some dishes were fantastic- the cocktails, Parker house rolls, hanger steak, and acorn squash were absolutely delicious. The misses: chicories- hardly any on the plate! It was primarily a kale salad with watery dressing, the tuna crudo was bland, and the pork came out practically raw and cold. The server explained when we ordered that the pork is supposedly slow roasted but when it came it was very raw. Even after I sent back to cook longer, it was inedible and unappetizing. The spacing between plates was so slow and the service was patronizing. It seemed like our server just assumed we were college students, when we are far from it, and spoke down to us throughout the meal.

Nate and I stopped in to have a drink and a snack while in town (and staying down the street at the…read moreAC Hotel). The patio was lovely and a bit shaded, so we opted to sit there. Our server was really kind and helpful, giving some great recommendations for drinks. We ordered the cheese plate and I got a local cider, and Nate got "Vermont's most popular beer" according to our server. The cheese plate was a generous portion of three different cheeses, along with plenty of bread, some fruit preserves, and some honey on the plate. I would have preferred the honey in its own container vs. just on the plate, but it was easy enough to avoid. The cheeses were all delicious, and the bread was perfectly toasted. I really enjoyed my cider, which was a bit sweet. The menu sounds really great here, and I'm sure we'll be back the next time we're in town.

I thought this place was perfectly fine…read more came maybe like around 7, it was pretty busy in general. i saw the oysters but i wound up feeling like they were too expensive so i passed on them, i think it was like 3+ per, might have to try to find a happy hour. i got a fish and chips, which was actually fish + two shrimp. i thought the dish was fine, wasn't bad overall i didn't feel like it was very much food, all things considered. $22 plus tax and tip is a fair bit to come away from still feeling sort of hungry, but i'd still probably come back again just because i thought the service was good and fairly quick. the vibe here is nice too if you want something more lively

Everything about this place was great…read more The service was wonderful. The view was great. The food and cocktails were delicious.. The ambience inside, (although we sat outside) was beautiful. This is an old mill building that has been transformed and every area is just gorgeous. A great spot! I wouldn't hesitate to go back.

We made reservations for Waterworks Food & Drink in downtown Burlington. Easy to park right beside…read morerestaurant which overlooks the river. It's a huge restaurant and very busy. Lots of staff, service was friendly and fast. It had all the vibes of being out for the night. The food was just ok in our opinion. The lobster & shrimp were over cooked (firm on the bite).. The soup was good & the Rice bowl was good. However, the portions were just massive. So come very hungry. We were in and out of there within the hour. The whole experience was fine albeit overpriced.

The Food was Amazing! The service is Impeccable!!!…read moreThe VT Maple Syrup is worth dying for!!! Truly Amazing! The ambience is soothing and gives a lovely welcome in feeling!!! Do come and check out Duke's...

Food is decent, though overpriced for the quality. Same with the drinks…read more Hit or miss bartenders, mostly the latter. Most uncomfortable bar seats ever. I understand that is intentional in the industry, but they take it to a new level. Grab a table, screw the bar.

Wow! This is a small place but an absolute GEM in Burlington. We got 3 small plates between 2…read morepeople and it was plenty of food for us. Everything was amazing - we genuinely couldn't pick a favorite because each small plate provides THE perfect bite. Bartender was friendly and service was great despite being packed. No reservations... but this is worth the wait!!!

Restaurant poco always has great food options (large and small plates) and unique cocktail…read moreofferings. The last time my bf and I went we ordered a special which was Dan Dan noodles with pork, the cheeseburger, and burrata with bruschetta to start. All of the food was full of flavor and fair portion size. Restaurant poco does not take reservations in advance. It's easier to get a seat in spring summer or fall when they open up their outdoor seating and so can host more guests. You have to go to put your name on the wait list regardless of the season and even in summertime with more seating it can be a 20-40min wait. They play good funky music which can sometimes be overwhelmingly loud inside (I.e. a jock jam will be playing at club volume level), that's one of my few complaints. You can be at a two person table and only a few feet away from your dinner date but not always hear them. This happens mostly just during the winter. Outdoor seating is nice with outdoor lights and easy to see and hear whomever you're dining with. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone as they always have great tasting food and good drinks. A little on the pricier side, but worth it.

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.

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.

I read with trepidation the several whiney bellyaching critiques by oldies braying about standing…read moreat this venue. I DON'T REMEMBER LAZY BOY LOUNGERS AT WOODSTOCK! the band stands we stand with them for them rock and roll together forever amen look. I get it. After a lifetime of neglecting their bodies, it's high maintenance time for the oldies and apparently everyone within bitching distance. lighten up Francis let me tell you about my experience at 60 at higher ground On 11.18.2021 Love. that's what I experienced and you can't experience love unless you love was nada surf mind blowing? yes! Was the merch girl a charming joy sprite? Yep! Were people dancing and swaying and smiling AND LOVING LIFE MUSIC AFTER TWO YEARS OF LOCK DOWN? yassss but here's what broke my heart with poignancy. 3 girls - women! out front working the gig heard I turned 60 that night and I had driven 7 hours for the privilege. heard because I said lol I asked if there were any posters of the night lying around because it would mean a lot to me. So a few songs at the end of the two hour show, one of those three angels of kindness found me in the crowd and excitedly gave me the poster she dug out in back and hurried away. for free. I owe her a kiss as a loving gesture of kindness in return for hers. that's the higher ground they're talking about. always love hate will get you every time! - Nada surf

This was a great venue. We had an epic show and made so many deep connections with the fans here…read more Vermont is special. Can't wait to be back. The staff is amazing. The hospitality is great and an ambiance for a legendary show night in and night out