Best food we ate in Stowe, VT so far, by a long shot. Absolutely fantastic food here. The…read moreatmosphere was warm and cozy. The wine selection was quite good. Every bit of food was prepared just right. We did eat a pineapple salad that was so fresh and crisp and not overly dressed, which was on the Specials menu. I also ate the Halibut for my main course, which was also on the Specials menu. This was nicely done as well. My wife ate the pork tenderloin, from the regular menu, and it was delicious. The coup de grâce was the dessert. The ice cream of the day, which was an maple gingersnap flavor was outstanding, and carrot cake was hands down the best I have had in my life! The service was good, fast and efficient. If you are looking for a very good, but not inexpensive meal, we would absolutely recommend Harrison's.

Some of the best food we have ever had. We ordered the rolls which tasted so good with the maple…read morebutter. I couldn't stop eating them. The bruschetta was so flavorful, the cheese and tomatoes were fabulous! Our entrees were lamb chops and pork medallions and they were both outstanding. The atmosphere was cozy! We highly recommend- best food we had while in Vermont by far.

Great find near Stowe. We were driving through smugglers notch and felt that we should finish…read moredinner before reaching hotel. We just found it on the way and went in. Luckily we got seat straight away. We had one salad, one veg pizza and one sushi ordered and fist 2 item came pretty soon. We really liked both salad and pizza. Vegetables felt so fresh and taste was amazing. Sushi came after a while and it was little fancy as it was lit on the table to cook inside food. Taste was good but slightly burnt feeling because of fire. I will try other one next time. Interior is nice and have lot of space. We were seated on covered patio and next to us was a small stream flowing, that was nice touch. Enough of parking is available outside and it's free.

Favorite place to get sushi in the whole area. The Matterhorn Poke Bowl is so dang good, especially…read morewith spicy mayo.

Vermont has many hidden gems, and I don't think any gleams as bright as Salt & Rind. Their…read morecocktails are impeccable and the food is next level - their deviled egg is one of the tastiest things you'll ever put in your mouth. And who would have thunk super fresh, well shucked oysters would exist in Vermont but here we are...they overnight their oysters from MA and every one was shucked to precision. The warm and friendly staff rounds out the experience, and you won't want to leave.

Shitty service. We were ignored and then they gave our table away to people who were there after us.read more

We made a reservation for Christmas dinner here as one of the few places open, so we didn't have…read morehigh expectations. We ended up having an amazing time! We love seafood, and are pretty picky about it. Their seafood tower appetizer blew us away. Excellent oysters, shrimp cocktail, and lobster. Their yellowtail crudo and yellowtail dumplings in a soy sauce likewise were crowd pleasers. Their entrees were very good - especially the trout dishes. Service could have been slightly better, but was reasonably solid. Overall it was an excellent experience and made for a great holiday celebration.

New Year's Eve early dinner. Nice ambiance for a busy time. Food was delicious - wish there was…read moremore on the plate but the portions were fair enough. Enjoyed the meal.

Having worked in the hospitality and travel business for over four decades, I'm pretty picky. I…read morecan't remember ever being impressed by a hotel restaurant. Bleu is a rare exception. Located in the Courtyard (Marriott) Hotel, only a stone's throw from Lake Champlain and close to the center of Burlington, VT, the restaurant sits just off the lobby. I made a dinner reservation and we was seated by the window with a view of the park with the lake beyond. Off to a good start. My Dirty Martini was spot-on. The perfect balance of Tito's and brine. Only missing the 'bleu' cheese olives. I often order a second appetizer as my entree. My starter was carpaccio that was outstanding. The microgreens were a nice touch. The mussels (appetizer) that I chose for my main course were small in size but ample in portion and were the perfect choice for me. My husband chose the cheese platter for his starter. It was disappointing. Two slices of bleu cheese. Should have been three different ones for $15. And no VT cheddar? Not much imagination here. His Steak Frites was OK; the quality of the beef could have been better. We shared the spinach watermelon salad which was fresh and delicious. Service was friendly and attentive. Overall, we liked this restaurant and will return.

The breakfast was good. Even though the place was busy, the service was very good and we had coffee…read morerefills. The restaurant itself is very lovely next to the lake.

They had my husband's favorite beer (Heddy Topper) and my rose was perfectly chilled and delicious…read more The bar service was very quick. The food service was a bit slow but the food was very good. Our waitress was really nice and apologized for how long the food took. I like that you can sit on the patio or inside. The ambiance was nice at both (except for the people letting their kids jump around and scream, but that's not on the restaurant.) I'd definitely go back, especially cuz they're walking distance to Burlington Bay, my favorite creemee place.) Parking is free in the garage if you go to the restaurant.

The oyster hour here is such a good deal! Two dollar oysters! We also grabbed a $5 canned beer,…read morewhich made it an easy place to stop in for a drink and a bite. But the absolute star of the meal was the lobster agnolotti--it was SO good and definitely what I'd order again. It's not directly on the water, but it's close enough to easily pair with a walk around the waterfront, and the atmosphere is really cool. Definitely worth checking out if you're in the area!

I was camping and forgot to bring my homemade pesto for pasta- Costello's was amazing! I haven't…read morehad pesto this good outside of my own kitchen, ever. Don't miss this place if you're in Middlebury!

I love the classic Italian. Wonderful baguette too. I need to Try the lobster roll. Their display…read moreis beautiful.

My fish (haddock) and chips were yummy & the fries were tasty ! Our server and the staff were…read morewelcoming and friendly. Loved the whole vibe. Looking forward to our next visit and checking out the dining in the top floor. PS. Oh, and some great coleslaw

Went here for lunch today. I had the artichoke crab dip and the Captain's Platter which contained…read moreflounder, clam strips and shrimp. I ordered Mac n cheese and a salad either maple basalmic dressing. All three were delicious. My husband had a crab cake, clam chowder and baked fish stuffed with crab with steamed vegetables and rice. My nephew ordered fried shrimp platter with fries. All appetizers and entrees were good.

Love these old school fish fry type of places. Generous portions and a very good selection of…read moreseafood choices. We didn't try the lobsters, but they are live and nicely priced so probably next time.

I had the fried catfish, and it was delicious!! Very friendly staff, and easy to get to. I highly…read morerecommend it!!

I've been coming to Koto since I was a kid and always enjoyed the pomp and circumstance. If you…read morehave kids or a special occasion it's definitely worth considering and doing the hibachi "show" and trying to catch some of those flying veggies in your mouth. Service is also quick and I think food is dependably pretty good. I like that the grill meals come with salad (dressing is quite tasty) and soup and that portions are very generous for whatever you get hibachi wise. I got the sea scallops and steak combo. They had heard salmon but didn't have any issue when I clarified on my intended order and ended up getting both. Everything was delicious and it's nice that the meal, which can be meat heavy, also comes with a good amount of veggies. One of my kids had their own version of the hibachi and enjoyed their salmon while the other one got the teriyaki non-hibachi, which has a slightly different flavor. We also shared some sake bottles and nigiri. Maybe it shouldn't come as a surprise that our bill as a family of four was over $150 without tip, but it does make going out to Koto more than once or twice a year tough. I noticed the same items for their lunch menus were considerably cheaper so that might be the play if you are flexible timing wise.

My wife and I were really disappointed by the way the manager, Dan, treated his staff. The…read morebartender was clearly drowning in drink orders and doing her absolute best to keep up, while the rest of the staff were incredibly sweet and doing everything they could to provide good service. What really stood out was the way Dan spoke to his employees, especially the women. He repeatedly talked down to them in a way that was uncomfortable to watch. There was also a lot of pointing and aggressive body language while speaking to them, which was completely unnecessary and came across as disrespectful and condescending. Instead of standing around criticizing his staff, it would have been nice to see him jump in and help a little--especially when the bartender was clearly overwhelmed with drink orders. His employees were doing their best, and a manager should be supporting their team when things get busy, not making the situation more stressful. The staff themselves were kind, friendly, and clearly trying their best. It's unfortunate to see employees working hard while their manager makes an already stressful situation even more uncomfortable. A little patience, respect, self-awareness, and actually helping your team would go a long way.