This is a gem of a breakfast place on Main Street! The food was really good, and our waitress was…read morelovely. We sat in the booths. I was looking at the yellow color in the front room, which was lovely, and the atmosphere was calm. We'll definitely be going back again!

Exactly what you want from a good diner: fast and friendly service, a tasty, hearty breakfast, and…read moresolid cup of joe. Excellent western omelette; the homefries were perfectly seasoned. Spent two weeks in the Bennington/N.Bennington area and this was the best breakfast I had, by far. Will come again.

Dinner here was very good. Loved the salad bar and the bread with sweet butter…read more We had the NY strip and prime rib. Both dishes were delicious. Loved the sweet potato side too. Great service and beautiful views!

Recently went for dinner and I ordered the soup and salad bar. I could not believe how much they…read morecharged for a mediocre salad bar. I would liken it to an elementary school salad bar, complete with generic, awful salad dressing options. There were no inspiring or creative options and everything looked like it came out of a bag. The service was meh. I would NOT recommend.

What a gem of a place…read more We were looking for someplace rustic yet refined- and this was the perfect blend of both. Perfect weekend getaway. And we were treated to an amazing jazz band on Friday night! No front desk everything is handled by text it call and that worked just fine for us. Very responsive and helpful. The rooms do not have TVs or mini fridges- but you aren't here anyhow to watch TV. Really comfortable bed and perfect for a peaceful nights slumber. The property is beautiful - plenty of hiking and walking trails. Great locations and amazing views. Do not overlook the stagecoach tavern in the property for dinners- I'll review that separately. Breakfasts were amazing and the same superior quality as the restaurant. Best food we have had in a long time. The staff is more than happy to accommodate you in the private sauna or an outside fire with smores! Looking forward to our next trip here.

Buyer beware! I'll break this review up into three parts because there are a lot of moving parts…read morehere. Booking/ pricing/ management: We stayed a night at the Race Brook Lodge to see a concert a little while ago. At first glance, a stay here looks a little pricey based on what you appear to be getting. In my head, $200 for a small room in a converted barn is steep. When I went to book it, I was asked to select a "package." There was one advertising a nights stay, a three course dinner in the Stagecoach Tavern, and breakfast the next day for $185. I thought since dinner and breakfast were included, that wasn't such a bad deal after all. Total cost after taxes and fees when I hit the purchase button: $201 Imagine my surprise when I got my confirmation email and took a look at the receipt- $309. I quickly looked at my credit card statement, sure enough- $309. I sent them an email immediately asking what was up with the extra $108. Crickets. Oh well, I figured I could just hash it out with them when we got there. I came to find out that there is no front desk, and everything is handled over text messages, so that made it a little more difficult. When the time came to check out, I got a text asking me to click a link to view my "balance." I clicked it and discovered that they were attempting to charge me another $92. At this point I sent them another email and told them that this felt like a scam, and that I would be disputing the charges with my credit card. They responded right away saying that there was a miscommunication, the "package" was actually separate from the room charge and that they were supposed to let me know of that right after I booked, but someone dropped the ball. They did eventually honor the original $201 price that I was quoted, but if I hadn't noticed the discrepancy or been firm about fixing it, I can't imagine they would have refunded it by themselves. Sidenote: when looking closely at the dinner/breakfast package pricing- it's an absolute ripoff. "Package" dinner: $150 Meals Tax: $10.50 Billed gratuity: $24.00 All in- $184.50. For ONE person. For dinner and a middle of the road buffet breakfast? The "three course dinner" allows you to pick any starter, entree, and dessert from the restaurant menu. If you picked the three most expensive items in each category, it would be $104. Plus a $15 breakfast, you're still not even in the neighborhood of $150. I suppose selecting the meal package bestows on you the honor of donating an extra $31 to the owners of the lodge. Great deal! The Room: We were happy enough with our room. It was nothing special, but it had air conditioning, hot water, and it was clean: really my only three boxes that need to be checked by a hotel. The photos on their website appear to be from 2017, which made me a little weary, but I was pleasantly surprised to find that the room actually looked better in person. We stayed in the Hayloft #7 room. The concert in the barn: The concert we saw was EXCELLENT. The barn is an amazing venue for a small show like the one we saw. Everyone was giving each other a respectful amount of space, and there truly was not a bad view to be found anywhere. It was hot inside the night we were there, but when it gets to be a little much, you can just step outside, grab a glass of water and some fresh air, and come back in and still have an amazing view of the show. As far as concert venues go, it doesn't get much better than that. All in all, I can't recommend staying here. I'd go see another show in a heartbeat, but would look elsewhere for accommodations. Our time at the lodge was pleasant enough, but the funny business with their pricing left a really bad taste in my mouth. At my most charitable- I'd say it's bad bang for your buck. At worst, the pricing is intentionally ambiguous.

We just had our family reunion there. McGrath's is the perfect place for a gathering. The pub is…read moreawesome, breakfast is included, and is delicious. The staff is helpful and friendly. We will be back again!

We stopped here for a drink on Sunday afternoon. Unfortunately they don't serve food on Sundays,…read morebut they sure can pour a pint of Guinness! Very welcoming bartender and nice bar with lots of seating. Kid-friendly. Apparently they do Irish breakfast and good Friday and Saturday. We'll have to come here again next time!

Incredible experience. From Cindy at the desk who got us a window seat as promissed, to our…read morewaitress all very professional, even funny. The food was incredible. To die for lobster bisque with meat and a bread built in! Portobello mushroom as a solid cap side dish! I've eaten around the world and I can say... "I just had the best swordfish I have ever tasted in my life." The chef is Wayne Taylor. I am very picky about my gimlets. Rebecca knew the bartender nailed it when she saw the look in my eye before I even tasted it. My wife had the shrimp linguine it was delicious and there was so much of it she took it home! We're going back next week. I'll let you know. BTW, this is on the historical register. It's an old working farm, country estate. A true treasure! You might want dress nicely. I noticed most folks did!

We purchased tickets to the fireside feast at Salem Cross in November and have been looking forward…read moreto it since then. We arrived at 5:30, went downstairs, checked in. Checked out the fireplace and roasting jack, and immediately went outside for a sleigh ride. It was fun, and lasted about 10 min. We headed back in and had some cheese spread and crackers which were good and a drink from the bar. Soon it was time for warm mulled cider and wine. It's cool how they heat them up, with a plunge of a hot poker from the blazing fireplace. The mulled wine was very good. Shortly after the mulled wine the prime ribs came off the roasting jack, the fire built up, and the cauldron put on for the seafood chowder. All the ingredients went in, and people were offered the opportunity to stir it. Things wrapped up downstairs and the crowd headed upstairs to the dining room. I'd say there was ~150 people. Tickets were $90 each. It's communal dining which I typically like. It's cool to talk to different people and see where they come from etc. Not tonight. The person sitting next to us was like a radio you wish you could turn off for 2 hours. Not the restaurant's fault of course, but it did distract from the evening. Bread was served, white bread rolls and sweet potato muffins, I didn't try them but they looked nice. The seafood chowder came out, it was very good. The main course was brought to the tables, it was prime rib, 2 salted roasted potatoes, and a healthy dollop of mashed butternut squash. Unfortunately this is where the real disappointment started for me. My prime rib was so tough that I couldn't cut through it with a steak knife, and raw. I ate one of the potatoes, and it was fine. The butternut squash had thanksgiving type spices and the taste I had of them was nice. The myoglobin from the raw meat turned everything red and watery so I didn't eat apart from that. Dessert was hotel pans of apple pie, I didn't try it. Not being a quitter I took the prime rib home and after cutting off the hard fat with a proper kitchen knife was able to salvage ~4.5 oz. I tried to coax some tenderness into it with a quick sear and it worked. Unfortunately it was livery so into the trash it went. In my humble opinion the experience was very nice, with the food taking a back seat. That said, other people seemed to enjoy their meals, mine may have been the outlier. I won't be back.

Usually good but tonight chicken and biscuits bad - out of mashed potatoes and fries were awful…read more Service very pleasant as always.

The eatery has a cozy kitchen type atmosphere and the food is really good. I had one of their…read morebreakfast plates and coffee. The wait staff were friendly and pretty quick.

I made a reservation for Chez Pierre, a well loved restaurant in the area. This family operated…read morerestaurant has a reputation for being a fine dining establishment and I was looking forward to dinner. When I first arrived, I was greeted warmly and seated. The place has that old world charm that makes you feel comfortable from the moment you walk in. We started off with their French onion soup and cream of mushroom soup and Les Escargot au Beurre and it was perfection. Next their house salad, followed by Steak tips Dianne, Veal Vosgienne (veal sautéed in a mushroom cream sauce), Steak Dianne (table side flambé in Madeira sauce and shallots), Gnocchi Chez Pierre with sautéed shrimp and Sole Margueray (poached in wine with cream mussels and shrimp). Everything was delicious. Service was attentive but you must allow time when dining here. The restaurant does get quite busy but it is well worth the visit. My only small disappointment was their bread basket. There were small packets of saltines alongside bread and butter. It seemed a little out of place at such a nice restaurant. It was an overall good dining experience and I would definitely return!

Our first visit here and we did mention that..service was ok at best..not very warm at all..we…read moredevoured all the saltiness in the bread basket after consuming 3 very tiny pieces of bread.. The side salad was very poor..just some greens on a plate.. The augratin potatoes were some pieces of boiled potatoes with a little melted cheese thrown on them.. The veal pieces were okay at best but the sauce was a greasy butter mix.. not good.. We looked forward to our first visit to this restaurant and we were very disappointed..

The last thing I want to do is admit that a cocktail bar in this area is good. I hate driving to…read moreEasthampton (not your problem), I hate parking in Easthampton (not your problem...maybe), and there're lots of places I'd rather be. HOWEVER...I've been to Gigantic at least three times now and I have to admit that going out of your way is worth it. The drink list is not huge, but it's never boring, changes often enough to keep me interested, and I don't recall getting anything less than excellent. If they're willing to do a "bartender's choice" type thing (I haven't tried), I might have to go even more often. To address some of the things that others mentioned: Yes, it's small, but lots of good places are. Yes, the drinks take awhile, but I don't know of ANY high-end cocktail place that can cranks them out. Get over it and enjoy your time there. I've never experienced rude or pretentious (anymore than that are always is) service, but that would annoy me. The server/bartender has always been quite nice to my friends and me. I also checked out their list of vintage liquors last time I was there. I didn't try any (because money) but the fact that they have them at all is impressive.

Came here excited to try out the cocktails of one of the 10 best new bartenders in the country -…read morehttps://punchdrink.com/articles/best-new-bartenders-2025/ While we were not from the area, we were cautioned by several friends that Gigantic might not live up to the hype. What we did like was the old school music, vintage feel that took on the vibes of an antique shop (it was fun to look around), and the intimate setting. The cocktails were really good and creative with a menu that updates frequently and featured some classics as well. The cocktails were a bit pricey for what you got and for the area, the snack options were very limited and overpriced, and service was very slow despite few people being in the bar. We had to ask to be served and waited over 15 minutes for the check. We are glad we checked out Gigantic and would not recommend going out of your way for it as there are other great cocktail bars in neighboring towns.

I haven't been to a Cheesecake Factory in a very long time. For a chain restaurant it does impress…read moreas they say that their food is scratch made. Also, the menu is so extensive and there is literally something for everyone. Whether you're looking for a snack, a full on meal or just cheesecake this is your place. I was happy with the service as our server was friendly and attentive. My drink order came immediately and I was given refills without even asking. The appetizers that I ordered came out hot and were all tasty. I had the roadside sliders, the avocado egg rolls, fried macaroni and cheese, ahi poke nachos and spinach and cheese dip. I especially liked their avocado egg rolls and I could eat them all day long! I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience here as I was pleasantly surprised by the good service, pleasant dining space and delicious appetizers. I would definitely return for their appetizers as there are just so many to choose from. The variety can't be beat!

Today I visited the Cheesecake Factory at Colonie Center for lunch, and unfortunately the…read moreexperience was very disappointing. When I approached the host stand, the hostess was on her phone and appeared distracted. She then attempted to seat me in an area surrounded by at least ten dirty, uncleared tables. When I asked to be moved, I was simply relocated to the other side of the same section, where the surrounding tables were still dirty. On my way to the restroom, I noticed there were plenty of clean, available tables in another section just beyond the wall. Given the condition of the area where we were being seated, my husband and I decided to leave and dine elsewhere. I understand restaurants can get busy, but first impressions matter. Being greeted by a distracted hostess and then seated in an area full of dirty tables made us feel unwelcome and uncomfortable. We were very disappointed with this experience. Also, before you say, "please let management know"... we tried we were ignored. And I even tried to call later to speak to someone and was never connected to someone.