To celebrate America's 250th birthday, my wife and I chose a restaurant with history to match the…read moreoccasion--Ye Olde Tavern in Manchester, Vermont, a landmark dating back to circa 1790. It was the perfect setting for a memorable holiday dinner. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with friendly, attentive service from our server, Jamie. The ambiance was warm, inviting, and rich with history, making us feel like we had stepped back in time. We started with an Old Fashioned made with Smugglers' Notch bourbon for me and a refreshing Blueberry Refresher for my wife. The homemade cranberry fritters served with Vermont maple butter were an outstanding way to begin the meal. Next came bowls of the delicious Cheddar & Ale Onion Soup, followed by the Maple Butter & Walnut Encrusted Brie served with Vermont apples and toasted baguette--an excellent combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy flavors. Our entrees were preceded by fresh field greens salads with balsamic vinaigrette and blue cheese crumbles, along with warm, freshly baked bread. I thoroughly enjoyed the Traditional Pot Roast--tender brisket slow-cooked in the tavern's Circa 1790 Amber Ale with rich pan gravy. My wife chose the Scrod with pumpkin seeds, butter, Chardonnay, and lemon, which was perfectly prepared and beautifully balanced. To finish, we shared the Cranberry & Apple Crisp topped with local vanilla ice cream and whipped cream--a fittingly New England ending to an exceptional meal. The combination of outstanding food, welcoming hospitality, and the unique historic atmosphere made for a wonderful dining experience. If you're visiting Manchester, Ye Olde Tavern is well worth a visit, especially if you're looking to enjoy classic Vermont cuisine in one of the state's most historic settings.

Amazing, went for a walk in on February Saturday night for 2 and got seated at the bar. This is…read moresuch a cozy place to eat and the food is delicious and decently priced. I would highly recommend visiting. Lobster bisque, pot roast, crab cakes and elk sausages were amazing!!!

We were recommended this restaurant by the gentleman at the Vermont Welcome Center. It is cute and…read moreeasy to find. They said they had AC but it was pretty toasty in there and the waitress was definitely annoyed that we opened a window to try and catch a breeze. The food was pretty good! The Creole Burger wasn't spicy, though it seemed like it should have been, but still had a great taste. The crispy onions were delicious. The BBQ Mac n' Cheese was good and nice and filling.

We really loved this spot. Very friendly people here and our server was so sweet. The menu is…read moremassive. We had a salad and split their Creole Burger. That was one of the tastiest burgers I've had in a very long time. Cooked perfectly. Decent craft beer options...be sure to ask for their canned options too. We would gladly return when back in the area.

A wonderful dinning experience. Excellent service, food, and atmosphere. Will find a way to return…read moreto Manchester just to dine there.

Having visited Silver Fork in Manchester on a number of occasions over the years, I finally…read morerealized I've never written a review. Well, now is the time. We re-visited the restaurant recently for our 40th wedding anniversary, and I think it's only fitting to offer a view on what is best described as a bastion of excellence and gracious dining in Manchester village, Vermont. Situated in a refurbished former library building, the Silver Fork's setting, decor, and dining experience is indeed textbook flawless. Inside the upscale eatery evokes mid-century Moderne, a setting for the once popular Madmen TV period drama series; tony, chic, but hardly ostentatious and overbearing. On the contrary the high ceilings, lighting and space combine to offer that frozen glimpse of earlier elegance but alongside very contemporary culinary offerings. Table spacing accentuates a good use of space. We started with a "Rubies are Forever" Pomegranate cocktail with Pomegranate boba. The menu is large but not overbearing; a good mix of meats, legumes and fish. Equally the starters are enticing. French Onion soup is amazing but on this occasion we both chose the Duck egg roll with a special peanut sauce. Simply extraordinary and with generous duck portions. For an entree, my wife chose Mahi Mahi Fish, beautifully prepared over plantain. Despite being tempted by a brisket with horseradish sauce, the evening special, I chose the Ratatouille. Why? Prepared properly, this is often hard to find. The Chef's presentation of the southern French staple, was beautifully interpreted, accompanied with some goat cheese. We accompanied our meal with a glasses of red wine. For desert we shared the incomparable Caribbean Bread Pudding which is always a hit here. Allow to me to say our server Lynn showed a genuine experience both in the menu and wine list along with a pleasant disposition. We equally had the opportunity to chat with Melody the co-owner who, along with her husband Chef Mark, described their culinary Odyssey before coming to Vermont years ago to establish Silver Fork. Silver Fork presents a genuine chef-prepared culinary experience both in terms of cuisine as well as ambiance and flawless service. We'll be back!

I can't say enough good things about how fantastic this place is…read more The ambiance is quaint, beautiful, and elevated, yet unpretentious and very welcoming. The food is amazing - the flavor pairings and seasonal menu are beyond thoughtful and creative, and the ingredients themselves are so delicious, fresh, and expertly made. The cocktails are amazing too. When you think of all the best things that hospitality and dining has to offer, they have it in spades.

Ugh- We were sooooo looking forward to coming here. Unfortunately it fell well short of our…read moreexpectations. Firstly the restaurant was 90 degrees-it was unbearable and we should've left after being served warm oysters but we were hoping it would get better. Joanne was great, but as soon as she went up to her office, service was horrible. We had to ask for everything. We ordered 3 apps and 1 came out in 20 min and the other 2 25 minutes after that! We eat at a lot of fine dining restaurants so we are user to spending money. We spent over $300 as a 2 top and didn't even get any sort of acknowledgement for our anniversary. The food was over priced, portions were small and the service was bad. We originally booked the chefs counter but asked to ait in the dining room because I couldnt fathom sitting in front of a kitchen-the girl said we would have to go back to our bar seats-however, tables sat empty the entire time we were there. Besides the warm oysters, the halibut cheeks were super stringy and my husband's pork dish was luke warm with cold puree underneath. Like I said, we shouldve left after the warm oysters but being our anniversary we wanted to try to make the best of it. Such a shame because the location is perfection. I still cant believe we spent $393 on sub par food in a 90 degree dining room. Sorry Hill Farm, we left underwhelmed, sad and with heat stroke.....

This gem of a boutique hotel is Vermont charm at its finest! Conveniently located, its atmosphere…read moreis one of subtle elegance, rather than an in-your-face trendiness or a standardized, impersonal corporate look. The rooms are showpieces; the worst room here (not that there is even a "worst" room) is better than the best room anywhere else, with comfortable mattresses and many thoughtful touches throughout. (And there is a delightful quirkiness in placing antique furnishings, having just a kiss of weathering, in an immaculate setting). The staff make you feel right at home, and are a wealth of knowledge about local goings-on. And Chef Sigal works magic that truly must be experienced to be believed! The grounds are beautifully landscaped and are a delight. This has quickly become our favorite place to stay in the area (possessing, as it does, that indefinable something called "taste").

While visiting friends in the area, we had dinner with a group st the Reluctant Panther. It has an…read moreupscale if not slightly old-school feel. I mean that as a positive. The restaurant was packed and the severs remained ahead and attentive. Our food was very nicely done. I had a beet salad to start and a great pork chop entree. It was a very positive, classy experience.

We were staying at the Hampton Inn in Manchester for a weekend of shopping. Seasons Restaurant is…read moredirectly across the street from the hotel and was recommended by the hotel staff. The restaurant has a dining area and a nice sized bar was playing the Celtics game on this Friday night. My daughter tried one of their signature fall drinks. It was a lemonade cider with the whiskey. She could taste the whiskey, but said it was very good. I have a gluten allergy and was excited to see gluten-free onion soup as an appetizer. I got that and my daughter got the baguette bread with butters. Both were excellent. She said the garlic butter was just delightful. I got the petite fillet with crab meat and shrimp cooked, medium rare. It came out perfect. The mashed potatoes were delicious and grilled asparagus was cooked perfectly with a nice seasoning. My daughter got the chicken Parm over fresh ravioli with a vodka sauce. She said it was excellent. There was gluten-free cheesecake on the dessert menu but when I ordered it, the the waitress said they had a different cheesecake that evening that was not gluten-free. Nonetheless, my daughter got the Brulé flavored cheesecake and said it was delicious. We highly recommend seasons restaurant if you're in the Manchester area.

We thought it would be a great option as it was conveniently at walking distance. Excitedly we went…read moreto this place, went to the side door per their instruction but a note on the door told us they are closed--as in shut down!!! Why are still advertised if they are closed?!?!?

Unfortunately not a positive experience. Not horrible, just not what was expected of a fine hotel…read more Specifically, the Carbonara was heavy to the extreme with guanciale drippings and the steak frites was dry, although cooked properly. No steak sauce available, and the promised bordelaise sauce never arrived. Cocktails were very good and the service (apart from the sauce) was fine.

Had Easter brunch. Food was delicious and a ton to Pick…read morefrom. Having to be told to goto bar to get drink was Kinda weird.

I enjoyed a couple breakfasts here while I was staying at the inn…read more The food was good - I had corned beef hash and poached eggs both times - and the service was friendly. The coffee could be better. I preferred the tavern room to the garden room, but both were fine options for breakfast. Eating at the Dorset Inn Restaurant was a nice way to start the day.

I posted an honest review of Dorset Inn restaurant two weeks ago on June 17 and Yelp has since…read moretaken it down. I am posting it again now because diners need to see all reviews not just the ones that Yelp feels are good. "Everyone at the restaurant is very nice. We paid $184 for dinner including tip. Had 2 cocktails, 2 appetizers and 2 entrees. Food was good except for my Cod fish "special". Cod should be firm and flaky, mine was soft and mushy. I should have sent it back but wound up eating 70% of it. Later that night stomach pains kept me up a good part of the night. Why would you sell fish that's past its prime and call it a "special" no less. You do your customers a disservice by doing so and damage your reputation. Rather than deleting this post again, why dont you respond to it.

0/5 SERVICE. Genuinely came with high hopes, the menu looked so good that I was planning on dining…read morehere lunch and dinner as I was visiting nearby farms/shops which recommended this... but lunch was horrible. Mainly attributable to SERVICE which was HORRIFYING!! Ambiance was charming home setting outdoors and rustic wood vibe indoors. The food was average/iffy. Garlic peppercorn steak was encrusted with a layer of seasoning and yet it wasn't that seasoned in terms of flavor, was just ok. Ordered medium and yet it looked black on the outside and medium rare inside and beyond tough - I could not even cut the steak, I ended up just ended eating the whole thing straight up. So strange and not worth $30 at all. The Idaho skins were good just wish the potatoes were crispier. The signature applewood smoked wings were so overpriced and terrible. I could not taste any flavor, it tasted like boiled wings expensive 6 for $18. The worst part: service, or rather lack thereof.!! Upon entering, we waited awhile for someone to come greet and seat us and seemed to judge us when we clarifying what tavern was when we were asked if we wanted tavern or dining room. We were seated and took a LONG time until finally our server came to take our order. Then took an even longer time to get our food almost 20minutes. The other table that got seated after us the order the same wings at the same time, got their food 10 minutes earlier than us and their server was present throughout the meal . Ours just was nowhere to be seen throughout the entire time. Finally the food came, we ate quick, and asked for the check. We couldn't even find our server to get the check! The other table has already gotten the check and signing the bill. We then got up and tried to flag down our waiter to for the check and takeout box and after a long time she gave them but disappeared again for a long time so we tried to flag her down, again, so we could actually pay. When we did, she rudely said "do you see the things im carrying? can you wait?" Mind you, we have been waiting for nearly another 20 minutes after we finished eating for any appearance from the waiter. We tried asking the other waiter who was actually present if we could but said we needed to get our actual server. We finally finished the whole transaction (20min waiting for food, 20min spent flagging down the waiter for the check/giving the money), and frustrated we wasted so much time here while on a trip for just OK food, we just left because the server then disappeared AGAIN after settling our bill. Hilariously enough, the only time she seemed to care about us was when we left and she went RUNNING after us to ask us "you did not tip enough, did I do something wrong?" in a rude and fake overly concerned way. After we briefly explained, she proceeds to loudly shame us saying "you supposed to tip me xyz because I provide you a service and if not you're really disrespectful". The audacity. Service was beyond horrible!!! and still demanding higher tips calling customers disrespectful when we did nothing but wait and get yelled at by her for not waiting even longer and still needing to directly pay her extra tips. During that scolding we got, we saw her name tag: Avery. Overall: Foods ok. LONG WAIT for food and check. Horrifying service by one server: Avery. Perhaps other servers were better like the one who took care of the table who sat down at the same time and left 20 minutes earlier meanwhile our service was way slower, not as friendly, demanding tips, and public scolds/shames customers for it. This experience totally soured my impression of this place and now I'm questioning why people even recommended this place to me and why I went along with it!

Not a welcoming experience at all today. We were escorted to our table by a rather prickly hostess,…read morewhich set the tone right away. After being seated, we waited about 10 minutes before our server arrived--she was actually very pleasant--but unfortunately things didn't improve from there. After placing our drink order, we waited 25 minutes and never received it. During that time, multiple staff members walked by, glanced at our table, and kept going without checking in. We ultimately decided to leave. To make matters worse, the server attending the table next to us had about as much warmth as a block of ice, which didn't help the overall atmosphere. Really unpleasant

Food - Very Bland, we ordered the shrimp scampi and veal parmesan and let's just say the scampi…read moreseemed like it was just boiled noodles and butter. The actual shrimp were salty. The Veal was ok but seemed like it could of have been previously frozen. Not to mention, these two entrees alone cost us ~$80. The appetizers were far better than the entrees. We honestly could of ordered wings and French onion soup and that would have been a better option. The salad was the best thing they served us. And no, not any of the salads on the menu, the complimentary salad that is served by the restaurant. Service - There was one waiter for the entire restaurant. He was really nice and seemed like a good guy, but they probably need to give him some help. We didn't get our drinks until about 30 mins into being at the restaurant and the entrees took over an hour to show up. The two stars here are for our servers positive and friendly attitude. Final Summary Notes - DO NOT come here for a nice dinner on any given weekend or evening. Only come here for appetizers and drinks and only sit at the bar.

Great spot and ambiance when in town. The steak was cooked to perfection and the appetizer was a…read moregreat sharing size. Will definitely continue to go back when in town.