Ordered some takeout here while staying in Waterbury and had a great experience! From the moment…read morethey answered the phone to the second I picked it up was smooth and pleasant. They even give you a thermal lined take away bag which is reusable...bonus!! I'd be lying if I said it was the best burger I've ever had, but it was serviceable and cooked right. The pretzel sticks were a hit with my kids and the fries (although salty) were pretty decent, especially for take away. The chicken sandwich was also cooked correctly and tasted just fine. It seems that many of the critical reviews center around slow service so I think that doing take away helped remove that aspect as we only picked it up 45 mins after ordering. I'm sure that when compared to all the cute foodie spots in Waterbury McGs isn't quite on the same level, but overall it was exactly what I needed and they did a great job! I'd order again without hesitation.

we ate at this place and were very disappointed in the food. my hamburger was burnt and the meat…read morewas horrible. My husband has wings and they sent him chicken chicken drumsticks, only three wing flats. BYW the chicken was tough! Not happy with the food. Service was slow They took off my hamburger from bill but left all the drumsticks The beer was Great!

My wife and I loved our visit to this fun and friendly gastropub in Stowe. It was crowded for a…read moreWednesday night, but the staff was friendly and efficient. We waited about 15 minutes for a table. Not bad at all!! Our server was energetic and accommodating. She cheerfully answered all our questions and honored our request to get a margherita pizza as an appetizer. The aforementioned pizza arrived in no time. It was good. Not the best ever, but still quite solid. The star of the culinary show was the salmon entree. Both my wife and I got it and we both loved it. It was a big piece of wood fired salmon and came with a nice assortment of roasted veggies. I'm talking real veggies--zucchini, broccoli, fingerling potatoes, the works. Neither one of us are big drinkers, but there are LOTS of microbrews on tap if you're into that kind of thing. The dining room was lively without being too noisy. Both of us enjoyed hanging out there. It would be a great place to have a beer and watch baseball on TV. Will definitely return the next time I'm in town.

Let me cut to the chase: get the steak frites or anything else with the chimichurri. It's going to…read morechange your life and you can go ahead and thank me later. The poutine was very good, but I'll grant you that it's maybe hard to get that wrong - but their gravy is on point! Service was great - got there around 5:40pm on a Wednesday, so the wait was non-existent and a table for 5 was easy to accommodate. Duncan was the server, who disclosed that he was new but you wouldn't know it from how he took orders and brought food out. Even threw him a curve by asking for the steak frites with an additional side of brussel sprouts, which he handled no problem - even though there weren't any sides I saw on the menu. Steak was medium rare and perfectly seasoned, and I think I mentioned the chimichurri but it deserves additional mention. Maybe you're wondering about beverages. The maple lemonade is great - it leans harder on the tart side and there are sweeter options around (Cliff House) but I love a lemonade that tastes... lemony. Pineapple cherry punch was also a hit - but that's secondhand hearsay, unlike my direct opinion on the chimichurri - which I would drink if I could. Definitely check this place out. The table near ours seemed to immensely enjoy their meal and also get great service from Duncan.

Went for early dinner and had a great meal Greated nicely,…read morejust had to wait for table turnover Our server Dave D was very personalable and attentive to our table of 4. He checked on us regularly. Kitchen missed one item on plate and he was so apologetic and quickly got it corrected. Definitely will return when we return ro area end of June. Place was packed for a weeknight so a bit noisy. Otherwise every thing was awesome

Dave D was the server of the night! Friendly, attentive and willing to ask the kitchen questions…read moreto help us to make informed decisions. The food was plentiful and delicious. I ordered the grilled chicken with a side salad instead of fries. It comes dressed with a light vinaigrette. Perfect! Others in our party had crab cakes and pulled pork. All satisfying. The Brussels sprouts appetizer was fried with pork belly. The only item to ding was the corn chowder. It had more potatoes than corn. Still tasty. We ate everything. That says it all.

We had such a wonderful experience! The food was absolutely delicious, the atmosphere was warm and…read moreinviting, Our waitress Skyler was friendly and attentive while we dined. We will definitely be coming back. Highly recommend!

This place is THE BEST!! OMG I can't even explain how great the food is. I stayed at The Green…read moreMountain Inn and was tired from traveling and stubbled in to get a togo meal but sat at the bar and Jason waited on me, and then I got my order-the French Dip, with a glass of wine. It was unbelievable. The service was amazing. I came back the next night and he even remembered my name. I got a salad with all sorts of berries and blueberry dressing and I added chicken. The prices may seem high but they are worth it. If you live in California, you'll be fine. What a great place.

THREE WORDS: JALAPEÑO CHEDDAR PANCAKES. This was the last…read morebreakfast we had in Stowe and my family has been coming to Stowe for years and we never knew about this place! It's situated right in the heart of Main St across from the iconic steepled church and offers a wonderful breakfast. We opted to join their waitlist but they were able to seat us as soon as we arrived. Their menu has a lot of breakfast options but the jalapeño cheddar pancakes were out of this world. So tasty and paired well with the syrup! Definitely put this on your list. The interior is so cozy and inviting like you're sitting in your family's dining room!

Returned to the Stowe area and made it a point to make it back to butler's pantry. Wasn't quite…read morethe pandemonium that it was on Columbus Day but it also wasn't slow either. Used Yelp check in to the waitlist but it was essentially useless as we had to check in and wait when we got there anyway. Hostess seemed confused when I mentioned the waitlist. There was a bunch of outdoor seating in use this time since it wasn't as cold, which seemed to help move the list along. Food was really good, just like our first visit. We had a mix of eggs and French toast and it didn't matter what you ordered as everything was cooked to absolute perfection. The maple sausage is still one of the highlights. It's a little on the pricier side, but the quality justifies the cost.

There was no doubt that we would stop at Blackback Pub for lunch when passing through Waterbury. We…read morewere fortunate enough to snag two seats at the bar on a very busy Memorial Day afternoon. Since it was a national holiday, the Waterbury Patriot Burger called out to me. Great choice- nicely spiced, cooked perfectly on a fresh brioche bun. The accompanying kettle chips were yummy. I chose to have a mug of Hill Farmstead Symposia-a delicious Rauchbier poured from a LUKR tap (side-pull). What a treat. Jane chose sliders that quickly disappeared. Her beer choice was Common People from Bluejacket-a micro brewery in Washington, DC. You can always count on the best beer selection anywhere at Blackback Pub. I only wish we were staying in town longer so we could enjoy more of their deliciousness. The bartender was very friendly and attentive despite being slammed. Looking forward to stopping by again when in the area.

Charming, welcoming pup experience with really creative dishes like delicious Japanese potato salad…read moreand date Brussels sprouts. Appetizers are better than entrees, which are burger-heavy and a little charred, but a rustic spot that's a great hang, especially if you're a beer drinker. So many great beers.

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.

We visited Rira for the FIFA World Cup final. The place was packed! After waiting we ended up in…read morethe library at a table. Olivia S provided excellent service throughout the match. This old pub was authentic in the offering of Guinness and Smithwicks. Fish and chips is also excellent. Chips are nicely seasoned and the cod portion is generous. A rowdy crowd added to an awesome experience. Olivia kept us watered and fed in a packed pub. Kudos to her!

Michael was a very friendly bartender. The place has loads of TVs, and is a good place to watch…read moresporting events. They have great craft beer selection but you have to effectively take a sobriety test to get to the downstairs bathroom. That said, i recommend this place unreservedly.

Wonder selection of beer. Great food choices, each dish has a story. Chili dog was out of this…read moreworld! If you find yourself in Morrisville, this is a must stop!

Stopped in on a Thursday evening during mud season and had a really nice time. Tried a tasty cider…read moreand a couple of well-made microbrews along with some snacks--everything was solid. The best part was the people. We ended up chatting with the brewmaster, who's from Mexico City, and he was super knowledgeable and easy to talk to. The owner was also very warm and friendly and made us feel welcome right away. We also happened to walk in during a salsa dance lesson, which was a fun surprise--definitely not something you expect to see in rural Vermont. Overall, a relaxed, welcoming spot with good drinks and interesting people. We would return.

Outstanding staff and great food that's reasonably priced. Plenty of seating in a comfortable pub…read moreatmosphere.

I discovered this place the first time I came to Vermont and visited St Albans. This is a great pub…read morethe food was delicious fast and friendly service.