The restaurant is beautiful, you would almost think you were someplace chic in Manhattan,…read moreespecially since most of the guests were from the NYC area. The service was very good. The food was not great and expensive. The pasta dish was bland, and the steak ordered medium rare was burnt outside and raw inside. I don't mind paying a high price, but the value has to be there. I guess I was paying for the ambiance. If you want to dine or have a cocktail in a beautiful setting you should go. If you actually wanted to eat a good meal perhaps you should go elsewhere.

I've been coming here for years, and it's always been one of my favorite restaurants. The food has…read moreconsistently been amazing, which is why this visit was so disappointing. I know there's a new chef, and unfortunately the difference was noticeable. My favorite salmon dish came out undercooked and mushy, so I couldn't eat it. My friend's medium-rare steak was overcooked. I also ordered a glass of wine that was forgotten. After reminding our server, she told me they were out of it, so I ordered something else, but it didn't arrive until I was almost done eating. We were also surprised that the bread, which used to be complimentary, is now an extra charge. I'm hoping this was just an off night, but after this experience I can't recommend the restaurant the way I used to. It's disappointing to see a place I always looked forward to and confidently recommended fall so far below the standard it once had.

We visited The Copper Grouse for breakfast and dinner multiple times throughout our stay in…read moreManchester. Our key takeaway - very worth the higher cost for delicious food! For breakfast we enjoyed a bagel with lox, the breakfast sandwich and the eggs Benedict which we would order all again (in fact we did haha). For dinner we had a few wings and salad one evening and a more formal dinner for Valentine's Day. We had the lobster ravioli and the Braised Short Ribs which were absolutely fantastic. What made the experience that much better was our waitress Kate. We requested to have her a second night because of how fun, helpful and accommodating she was to us. On Valentine's Day a few things that could have put a damper on our evening were handled very professionally and we really appreciated it. Kate, if you're reading this, thank you so much for making our time visiting The Copper Grouse such an enjoyable experience!

We stayed in Vermont for the weekend and while I wanted to stay at the Taconic it was a little too…read morepricey for what I had in mind. However, we made it to their restaurant and it did not disappoint! The Copper Grouse had a very enticing menu so I was excited for this dinner. We started with the beef tartare app which was SO good that I cannot stop talking about it. I would typically go for a tuna tartare but this was excellent! For dinner, I ordered the Garganelli pasta dish. It was light and creamy. And ended the meal with one of their dessert specials that had white chocolate raspberry ice cream with strawberries - it was delightful. The restaurant itself was pretty cozy. Lots of high top and standard table seating along with a bar. They offered outdoor seating on the porch as well. There was also a fire pit set up outside with plenty of Adirondack chairs - I saw people drinking by the fire but I'm not sure if food is served in that area. Our server, Molly, was awesome!! Next time we are in Manchester, I plan to stay here - it's close enough to walk to town and the hotel / restaurant are highly recommended!

We've come to Pearl's two years in a row on our annual trip to Manchester, and I can't think of…read moremuch they could do to improve. This time, C and I split all the meats (brisket, ribs, sausage, turkey, pulled pork) with collard greens and coleslaw. It was more than we could handle, so some of it went home to a very happy dog. I struggled to pick a favorite meat of the five. Possibly the fall-off-the-bone tender ribs. Maybe it's the spicy sausage. But don't sleep on the unassuming turkey either, smoked to perfection. Coleslaw was crunchy and cool. Collard greens were tender and flavorful. The pickled vegetables are a great palate cleanser. And if you're an IPA fan, the fact that you can just get a can of Alchemist's Heady Topper might be reason alone to come. It's consistently one of the top rated beers in the country. Bonus points for being open every day of the week. Even with our weird Sunday to Tuesday schedule, we can eat here any time.

Great service but overpriced really not my style of…read morebarbecue didn't really enjoy it The burnt ends cost almost $20. It was really just pork belly dry not well seasoned and they only give you about six very small bites which seems ridiculous. I'm more of a fan of mighty Quinn's burnt ends. Brisket was all right, but the ribs and pulled pork dry as bone and felt like they were sitting around for a while. I didn't like the barbecue sauce & the Carolina Gold's barbecue sauce was a little heavy on the mustard. The butter for the dried out cornbread was really good, like a sweet butter I did not like the mac & cheese It is a nice spot with a beautiful outside patio, you're paying for ambience more than the food. But when the biggest compliment I could pay a place is that the butter was good, that's gotta tell you something...

The service was outstanding. We were a family of 8 on a Wed evening; reservations aren't taken for…read moremore than 4. We went a few minutes after the 5pm opening and were welcomed and a table was set quickly in the large empty dining room by the welcoming hostess, Megan.We enjoyed attention from her, and joked a lot, even the starving teenagers. Ambiance was informal with Vermont local objects. I tried the grilled, maple glazed salmon which I liked a lot to my surprise; not too sweet. The others had Build your own enormous Burgers or Fish & Chips and loved them. Fun night out from cooking at our weekly rental house nearby. Glad we chose this location over pizza! Highlly recommended!

While in Vermont for a long weekend, we decided to give Red Slate a try for dinner and we are still…read moreso grateful we did! We sat at the cozy bar overlooking the lodge's living room area with its roaring fireplace and enjoyed our generous and delicious drinks. Vinny hosted us with perfection, bringing out mouthwatering burgers with hand cut fries that were perfectly seasoned. The ambience around the bar was so inviting and we took in the football game and enjoyed chatting with the other guests and Vinny as well. All in all it was an experience we won't long soon forget! Quintessential Vermont!

Since breakfast options are limited on the mountain, we stopped here out of convenience and…read moreproximity. Waitress forgot to add ham to the omelet we ordered so that sucked. We were starving so not worth waiting for them to remake it. The avocado toast on "sourdough" was messy and not great. There was no seasoning or sauce/dressing so the food was just bland. Didn't know what a shaved egg was but found out it was a hard boiled egg sliced up. The sourdough isn't like the good quality I'm used to and it tasted like generic white bread. The food sustained me, but it was nothing spectacular. I did appreciate the eclectic 90s playlist that was on.

Oh man BLUF:…read moreStratton is a great mountain and I recommend going for a ski day but this may not be the most optional choice for food in the village base area Food: Bloody Mary 3/5: Pretty average Bloody Mary Jalapeño spicy burger 2/5: They forgot the jalapeño, egg, and spices Service: 3/5 Servers were nice but kept getting our orders wrong and didn't really fix everything

Vermont, Weston: small town casual charm, big heart hospitality! As soon as I walked into Gladys' I…read moreknew I would secretly wish that I lived closer to Weston so I could come back soon... Very popular with locals and out of towners... it's the type of place that makes me want to visit Weston again or be a pet of their community. Great for breakfast or lunch. Adjacent to the Weston Theater. Weston Sammy, 2 eggs any style on english muffin, choice of cheese, home fries, $10. Choice breakfast meat, extra. Sunrise Burrito: scrambled eggs, sausage, cheddar, salsa, home fries, $16.

We had the best breakfast at the Hub and I cannot wait to go back! We sat at the bar and the…read moreservice was fantastic. Everyone was so friendly. I could not choose between pancakes or French toast so I had both and I still cannot tell which one I preferred. The French toast was served with a fresh mixed berry compote that was out of this world. Most restaurants make it too sweet and then you lose the savory-sweet balance of the breakfast, but not at Gladys' Kitchen. I could tell how fresh the berries were. The pancakes were the exact brunch pancakes you want and served with a bunch of real maple syrup. Highly recommend, especially on a pretty day when you can sit outside!

Went here for a dinner to celebrate a family birthday…read more On the positives: They gave us a great private room with great art work hanging from the wall. Indeed, this is a big gallery (with a restaurant inside it) so its great for browsing, particularly if you're waiting for your meals. Food is fresh and very good. Had a miso soup while others had a potato/celery soup too. And a mushroom pasta dish to start was also tasty. For main dishes, the salmon was well done with an ample portion. On the negative: The service was haphazard on a busy Saturday night. Go on a weeknight when it is less crowded. They didn't fill out water glasses and seemed to disappear for stretches of time. Also, the "frites" on the steak au frites dish were cold and a plain pasta was a little al dente. Also, the place lacks air conditioning which is 95% fine in Vermont, except on that really warm day. Which was the day we were there. (I should note that our dinner companions had been there on the prior Thursday and said the experience then was spectacular, so the kitchen could've been a bit off on a dish or two). But overall, we had a very pleasant experience and one of the better restaurants in the South Central area. A definite place to go if you're looking for a night out..

Let me start by saying this review isn't about the food. I never got to try the food because we…read morewere told this establishment is reservations only. So to save someone some grief after driving long distances to dine here and be turned away...you've been warned, you will not find this information on their website either. I checked! We didn't go on a busy night, there was only 5 tables seated and the place was otherwise empty. The attitude that we encountered being told we cannot be accommodated that night would not be something tolerable in the hospitality business and we're glad we didn't spend any money here. We could have easily made reservations for next time if the guy did not let out a god awful sigh like we were I interrupting something. I'm sure the food would have been good, but the service we received was absolutely terrible.

Honestly (and surprisingly) one of the best burgers I've had anywhere. Perfectly cooked to MR,…read morejuicy, good size, tasty bun. And fries were hot. Really a five star burger.

Staying at Trailside Condos at Magic Mtn, welllllll, aaaahhh, was too lazy to drive anywhere for…read moredinner so walked to the Tavern at Base Lodge. Arrived at approximately 7:30 PM, looked like all the tables were occupied but found a seat at the bar. The live music was LOUD. The bar was hopping, bartender was right there - with 'what can I get ya?' - Malbec & a menu...no we don't have it...ok, I'll take the Pino noir & took a few minutes to peruse the menu. The vino arrived very quickly & I was ready to order. ordered New England Clam Chowdha & Chicken Pot Stickers. My chowder arrived at 7:57 according to the photo. Chowdha - ok, more potatoes then clams, flavor was ok and then I waited for the pot stickers...& waited...& waited......at some point another bartender approached and asked if I need a refill on the vino. I said no, but were are my pot stickers? I've been waiting for 45 minutes, are they driving to Chinatown, I said...sorry I'll go and check as she sailed into the kitchen sunset never to return. The original bartender came back asking about a refill, I just shrugged my shoulders and mouthed out POTSTICKERS?...OH, I'll go and check...well at least she returned and refilled my vino. Shortly after, my 6 potstickers arrived in a basket. I try my first one...ok it's deep fried not pan fried but ok, kind or lukewarm on the inside. The dipping sauce was tasty. Ok tried another one, this one is kind of cool on the inside. Took the third one and cracked it open, it's cold & pink on the inside. THIS IS CHICKEN! pink? Called over the bartender and said it's pink on the inside - her response (precious)...they're frozen and pre cooked, NO! I said, they are cold inside & raw...ok she whisked it away...few minutes later another waitress come back with my original basket (re-fried with the split dumpling) & kind of snottily shoves it it front of me and said - sorry it wasn't hot enough for you. The time was 8:59PM. Could not take any photos since my phone died by this time. I must admit, she did take the Potstickers off the tab. Some advice DO NOT ORDER Potstickers! They're on a very s s s l l l o o o w w w boat from China or someone's driving to Chinatown somewhere There is nothing remarkable our outstanding about this establishment