I'm honestly shocked the reviews are so bad. While I wouldn't say this was the best "hotel meal" I've had, it also was far from the worst. We had a 7:00pm reservation and were seated in the middle of the restaurant. We ordered the parker house rolls, tuna carpaccio, and beet & apple salad to share/start. All three were great but I personally liked the rolls and carpaccio more. For mains, my sister got the cod, mom the oxtail, and myself the duck. I didn't try the cod. The oxtail was just okay, a bowl of pasta with meat. Mine appeared to be the most innovative of the 3 but even then was an odd combination of flavors. I had a glass of red wine (pinot noir) to go with my duck & it was passable at first but got pretty hard to finish near the end. At this point we were still hungry & I was yearning after the shishito peppers I saw earlier on the menu. I was so happy when it came out & appeared to be the crowd pleaser. Though not innovative, the flavors aligned just right. For dessert I had to get the profiteroles for the pumpkin element on a fall "leaf peeping" trip. These were unlike anything I've tried and so I definitely enjoyed these. Was definitely a highlight of the meal. Overall, not too bad but also not "elite". Given its Michelin key designation & the Chef's James Beard recognition, I'd expect much more. Additionally, service wasn't positive because it seemed like everyone had an attitude (not that it was lacking at all though). read more

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The Inn staff highly recommends reservations for any dinner at the Inn, and there's only two choices. I'm sorry but the kitchen really falls down on this one. It seems to be the same kitchen as the Red Rooster, but the quality is far below standard, and prices are exorbitant. The walnut-crusted trout. Fully coated fish filet that was over salted and burnt. It was like eating a salty fish cracker. Actually there was no fish taste whatsoever. Served on a bed of lentils and other veggies. The sauce was a complete mismatch with the salty fish stick. I couldn't eat more than a few bites. The chicken wings. Over fried. So hard they are inedible. There was a casserole with cheese and cauliflower. Decent, but ordinary. The only bright spot to our meals was the clam chowder was ok. After a day of snowmobiling you're pretty hungry and will eat just about anything. Sorry, but the quality at Richardson's Tavern left us hungry for more. read more

Richardson's Tavern - Pecan trout - Pubs Near Me - Woodstock, Vermont

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If I could give our experience at Richardson's Tavern more than five stars, I absolutely would. From the moment we arrived, every member of the team--from the hostess to our server to Restaurant Manager Devin Adamo--was warm, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. What truly stood out was watching the manager personally visit each table, checking in with guests, refilling water glasses, and ensuring everyone was enjoying their evening. That level of hands-on hospitality is rare these days, and it made a lasting impression. We visited after receiving an email about their multi-course prix fixe menu and decided it was the perfect opportunity to try Richardson's at the Woodstock Inn. We are so glad we did. Every course was exceptional--from the velvety acorn squash soup to the fresh citrus salad, perfectly prepared sea bass, and the stunning poached pear dessert. The sea bass dish featured Maitake (Hen of the Woods) mushrooms, which I had never tried before. They were incredibly rich, hearty, and flavorful--almost meaty in texture--and elevated the dish beautifully. I will absolutely be ordering them again. Each plate was beautifully presented, and the attention to detail carried through to dessert. Often, when savory courses are outstanding, desserts can fall short--but not here. The poached pear with cream cheese was both visually elegant and absolutely delicious. I regret not taking photos! Richardson's Tavern delivered an exceptional dining experience from start to finish. Keep up the amazing work--we look forward to returning soon. read more

Interesting dining experience. We had an 8:15 reservation, arrived 5 minutes late, and were sat in the very back by the server station. Drinks were nice, and the appetizers were delicious. Then we waited over 15 minutes for the entrees. The server came by twice to tell us there were two tickets ahead of us. Food finally gets there, the fish tacos are very overcooked. The swordfish was ok but no more than ok. Now the squash was amazing. That was the highlight. Service was a decidedly C at best. I would not come back here. Not worth the poor service and uneven food. read more

Jen was absolutely amazing! So helpful and friendly. All staff we encountered were lovely. And the food was terrific!! The interiors were beautiful and cozy. read more

The Tavern has a new menu that is sparse, has bizarre selections. Not a thing on it I could eat. I was told this was the Culinary Team's idea to do a really avant garde "foodie" menu. TERRIBLE. Wish I could get my money back. Before you submit to this abuse, call and take a look at the menu. Nothing like the menu featured on this site read more

The food and deck were surprisingly superb. The wine rioja was exceptional and only 50$ a bottle. Get the quail yum yummy

Not good Sorry Just not good - actually an extremely poor performance by the entire kitchen. Our server tried hard but... Very dim low light atmosphere It took 2 and1/2 hours to slog through this abhorrent meal. New England Clam chowder? No baked potatoes soup with a singular clam Broccolini charred as though an arsonist cooked it Food has no flavor Everything severely under seasoned NY strip? No it was a different cut either way a tight tendon running through it - steak was rare and cold. Lovely hotel but seriously this is an abomination and not reflective of the wonderful meal we had a year ago in the main dining room. This was a disaster. read more

An absolutely wonderful spot, ultimately 4.5 stars! If you're ever staying at the Woodstock Inn, you never need to leave the building (or even your room) for top notch dining. In person, their staff is incredibly thoughtful and attentive, but if you opt for room service it comes so quickly with the plates still hot. Garden fries- generous serving and crisp, just needed a touch more salt/seasoning Fondue- love!! The cheese has a nice kick to it, I assume from beer, and the spread has a great variety. When you order it to your room they give you a tea candle and matches to keep it hot Tenderloin tip salad- so tender, flavorful, and the perfect dinner salad serving. So many veggies, and the croutons make the whole dish Shepherd's pie- comes out piping hot and covered in cheese. It's so hard to be patient and not dig in right away, honestly worth burning my mouth for this Be sure to ask about their specials too! They rarely disappoint. If you're staying at the inn it's a no-brainer, but also worth going a bit out of your way even if you're just in town for the day read more

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The people working there were very good and helpful. The food was decidedly mediocre. The mussels almost inedible. The chicken appetizer made one wish for Kentucky fried chicken. The hamburger was very delicious and good. read more

Great food and service. The atmosphere was very relaxing. I highly recommend this place.

Hostess on 10/19 was unbelievably rude. Wouldn't allow us to sit at the bar to meet our friends, told us to go to Red Rooster. Asked if we could sit at one of the numerous empty tables, said they were all taken. Terrible attitude and hospitality read more

This was my fiancé and I's first time at the Richardson's Tavern inside the Woodstock Inn. The staff all around the hotel were super friendly and welcoming. While approaching the hotel, you'll be greeted and have doors held open for you - again, super friendly people!! Going into the actual tavern, we were told that there was a 30 minute wait (it was 8:30pm, wow!!). To keep yourself busy, I recommend walking around the Inn, the courtyard right outside, and checking out the game room downstairs! Once we were seated, we noticed that the the meals were super pricey and the service is a little slow. My fiancé ordered the burger and I got the fish and chips. The burger was excellent and the bacon bits were the perfect crunch - presentation was great too! As for my fish and chips, I sort of hoped for my fish than chips. The fish to fries ratio was really off - I had two medium slabs of fish and a huge pile of fries. Their cole slaw was a great side and the dipping sauce was plentiful & tasty. Another person from our party ordered a lentil and minestrone soup as her meal and was a little disappointed with how it turned out. For one, she didn't get a spoon for the soup. And secondly, her soup wasn't hot at all, so she asked to have her soup be re-done/heated so that she can get it hot. The second time it came in still lukewarm. Not too sure what happened there - but it wasn't worth asking again. Overall, it wasn't a total bust. The food was still great, our waters got filled frequently, and the staff was friendly enough to try and accommodate our needs. For the restaurant, expect on street parking unless you're staying at the Inn. read more

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Richardson Tavern.... I'm not sure if Vermont has lost its tastebuds? Our server Lonnie was great! And the atmosphere is charming! However... We had several items on the menu and zero flavor. The peach flatbread was decent. The lobster pasta- zero flavor. We added much salt and asked for some lemon aioli and that made it edible...but little else. The cheese fondue and the corn was not bad. But not remarkable. The cocktails the same. The Woodstocker burger was over cooked. The dessert however was not worth swallowing. I'm not sure how anyone with any sort of tastebuds would be satisfied after eating here. read more

I got last minute reservations here and it was such a great experience. Our server was attentive and knowledgeable of the menu. The food was amazing , a lot of farm to table. I had a cocktail and that too was really good. The server also suggested the maple cake and it was very good. read more

Enjoyed our visit To Richardson's Tavern. We were immediately seated and drink orders were taken. The restaurant is a bit on the dark side but it was romantically lit. For starters we had the fondue which was really good, full of lots of different items to dip. Next, I had the baby back ribs which were fall of the bone delicious. They came with an order of sweet potato steak fries which were out of this world. My girlfriend ordered the shepherds pie and said it was delicious. Overall we really enjoyed the meal, very impressed with this place and highly recommend it. read more

Went in with good expectations and left disappointed. Hostess was sweet took us to our table. Writer was off looked at us funny when I asked for dessert then I just said forget it. Our dinner was not good. No bread served ahead of time. French fries tasted like frozen cheap ones you get in supermarket. Burger was not large and for $20 you'd think you get a larger burger. Mushroom sandwich was fair, but part of it tasted off. The dill pickle was gross. Pure salt taste. Seats very uncomfortable. Some had the nicer larger cozy chairs. Table wobbled what you don't expect here. No diversity in staff. read more

My husband and I were staying at the Woodstock Inn and decided to eat here one of the evenings. The room was dark, cozy, and romantic. We had walked by earlier and eyed up the perfect table for 2 near the fireplace and the hostess gladly marked us down for that spot. I loved the atmosphere and it was the perfect place to go since we did not have to leave the hotel grounds. The food was just OK. We started with the Garden Fries and the Sweet Potato & Apple Bisque. The fries were not so great. They looked amazing and had a nice drizzle of aioli and a red sauce to dip but the flavors fell flat. I felt like I just wasted a bunch of calories on the deep fried coating. The soup was better but it came out lukewarm so we had to ask them to heat it up. For our main we shared the Fork & Knive Charred Babyback Ribs. That dish was really yummy. The ribs had an amazing bbq sauce on them & the sweet potato wedges were seasoned deliciously. I'd go back if I was staying in the hotel - but I would go for the location & vibe over the food. read more

Richardson's Tavern - Sweet Potato & Apple Bisque and Garden Fries. - Pubs Near Me - Woodstock, Vermont

The food, service and atmosphere were great! We had a delicious hummus plate to start and a salmon ceaser salad and chicken tacos for dinner - it was all excellent! Our server was very friendly and attentive. We had an excellent seat by the cozy fireplace. All around a great dining experience- and my husband thought it was fantastic also! read more

Wow....we were warned off this one as we were told the food went down hill. Except there's really not much left of town and it was convenient for eight people to meet. Sadly for them on a Friday it didn't appear busy....the food was perfect and nicely imaginative. Their friend chicken thigh sandwich was absolutely delicious!!! The steak was excellent and the reports on the salads and burgers were awesome too. Their wine and beer selections were also quite nice. And service was prompt, pleasant and attentive. Hope things pick up for them...that area seems to be losing a lot of restaurants lately! read more

We had a lovely meal at Richardson's Tavern inside The Woodstock Inn and Resort. The place is pretty dark, but it's candlelit and actually quite cozy. The menu is farm fresh and offers a variety of options from sharing plates and apps such as Vermont cheese boards, Garden fries and oysters etc., to unique salads with highlights such as pickled apples and fig balsamic. There are classic comfort food items such as burgers and shepherds pie. Sammies and larger meals such as salmon, paella and seafood stew also. Something for everyone here. Richardson's is a good option whether you're looking to nosh and chat with cocktails or sit and indulge in a large, filling meal. There are also daily specials. Kale salad, New England Clam chowder, cast iron mac and cheese and stuffed chicken were our choices. All were enjoyed thoroughly. Our waiter was inviting and attentive, even for the busy "Wassail Weekend". There's a few things you should know: First come, first serve only. No rezzies. Opens at 5 daily. Last dinner order is taken at 9pm on weekdays and 10pm on Sat & Sun If your tables isn't ready they will make you a spirit of your choice to enjoy in front of the fireplace. I highly recommend giving your name then heading to the game room until your table is ready. This is a great idea especially if you have littles in tow. No kid's menu but the cast iron mac and cheese is a great option. Ask for it sans crispy prosciutto for vegheads. Priced appropriately for the Inn as well as for the town it's located in. I'm looking forward to another meal here when in town again! We recommend! read more

Richardson's Tavern - Vermont cheese plates & charcuterie - Pubs Near Me - Woodstock, Vermont

New review (2 stars): Went for dinner and was reasonably disappointed in the food quality. It was crowded, but not terrible and our meal took a long time to come out of the kitchen. Our server was very nice and we were ok with the wait but the food was not great at all. My medium burger was well done w cheese on it that wasn't melted and a very hard roll. The fries were so salty they were not edible. Many cocktails were $16. Even in Boston I rarely pay that. Local draft beer was $10 which also seems expensive. I love the Woodstock Inn and Richardson's has a great ambience but it's way too expensive considering the food quality. Old review (4 stars): If you stick to basics like burgers and pub food, it's great. Anything else, it's good but not great. The ambiance is very nice - comfortable seating, dark wood paneling and the servers were helpful. If you stick to pub good you'll be very read more

We had a wonderful dinner here while in Woodstock for a night on a road trip. The ambiance is upscale comfortable and we had a nice table near the window. We were on the early side (traveling with a toddler) and everyone was friendly and attentive. I had an excellent salad and I appreciated that the kids menu had good options for a rounded meal (fish, broccoli, and potatoes) rather than the usual three options of pasta, chicken tenders, or grilled cheese (they do have those as well). Not sure we'll find ourselves in Woodstock again, but would go back here if we were. read more

Came here w my wife for a drink, and when we told them we weren't guests at the hotel they suddenly didn't have any seating for us. Even though the place was empty! Then they promptly escorted us to a "private patio" (read: out of view of their guests) in the back of the hotel, even though we're a damned good-looking couple (ahem). Lots of dirty looks. Would not recommend... read more

As a local, I have been going to the Tavern for years. This last visit on a Thursday evening just kept going from bad to worse. We were a table of 8 on a not very busy evening. Drink orders took over 10 minutes to be initiated let alone arrive. Dinner, from ordering to delivery took an hour. When the waitress was asked about our dinner delivery delay her answer was "The chef is cooking it!!!!" Not an appropriate answer for The Woodstock Inn staff to make. My rare burger had no doubt been cooking for the entire time as it was anything but rare. . And when you leave more than half on the plate that should be an indicator that something was not right and the chef should know. Staff should be trained to get feedback. Will not be back. Red Rooster at the bar with Scott, the bartender, will be the only choice for me in the future. read more

This was our first time dining here and we will definitely be back. The Mussels appetizer was so good.. The only disappointment was the onion soup which wasn't hot enough and could have used more cheese. The entrees and desserts "pictured" and reviewed below were all fabulous.... read more

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My husband and I decided to try Richardson's Tavern thinking it might be a standard bar menu. We were delighted to find a very cozy spot where both the atmosphere and the food could not have been better. The cheese slate was amazing and the chicken dinner was the best we've had. Delicious and we highly recommend. read more

We had an amazing dinner at Richardson's on Saturday night. We had the garden fries, a wedge, the steak frites, and a couple of burgers. The food was great, the service was perfect, and the atmosphere was so relaxing. Looking forward to our next visit. read more

This is the casual restaurant located at the Woodstock Inn & Resort. Came for dinner on a Tuesday night and was told there was a 45 minute wait. Admittedly, I was taken a little bit back by the wait time, but so it goes. Finally seated on the outside patio, placed our order and waited, and waited for our food. Waitress came out to check on us several times and apologized for the delay. A different waiter at another table apologized to another couple that had also been waiting for their food and said they have been having issues in the kitchen. When the food finally came it was burnt. My wife's fish and chips were inedible. Didn't want to make a scene understand things happen. But I was definitely expecting a lot more from a restaurant at the Woodstock Inn. If you're staying at this hotel I recommend you take the short one minute walk into town and eat somewhere else. read more

Favorite meal of our vacation. So relaxing. Fantastic service. Food was excellent and a great value. Crispy trout sandwich is so good. Husband's burger was as well. Great memory read more

For starters we were told the wait was 45 minutes and instead it was about an hour and 45 minutes. The food was bland, and overpriced. The lettuce on the salad was wilted and no dressing, until we asked. On the arrival of the clam chowder nobody brought a spoon. And we had to ask for that as well. if they want to be upscale and charge upscale prices, they need to learn to be upscale. read more

Disappointing experience. Pricey. $12.00 for sparkling water? Food okay. Service is good. We wouldn't return.

We came here last night, and we will start off by saying that it is an amazing and cozy atmosphere. They had a young acoustic singer that was phenomenal and set the mood perfectly in this all wood room lit by candles and the fireplace. When we arrived, we were told that there was an hour plus wait for a table, but the hostess was very nice and accommodating, telling us to help ourselves to explore the hotel or hangout at the bar while we waited. We decided to go to the bar and get drinks and enjoy the music. My husband was waiting patiently behind an empty chair to order drinks for a few minutes, then suddenly the bartender (Brittany) comes around and stands next to my husband and just stares at him like he's doing something wrong, not saying a word. So confused, my husband says how he was trying to order a drink. she says back with this condescending attitude, "Well thats why I'm here". Very confused still he orders us drinks. About 10-15 minutes later, a young women in the corner asks us if we would like to sit bc shes just waiting for her boyfriend who is the singer and shes going to head out to grab pizza. We thank her and take the sit. As soon as we sit down, the bartender rushes over and again with this major attitude says to me, "did you just take her seat?" I said no and explained that she offered it to us. I've never in my life been accused of stealing someones seat at a bar and by the bartender no less. We thought about ordering dinner at the bar but after those two rude encounters with the bartender we decided to wait for a table. Once we finished our first round of drinks she clearly ignored us and was drying glasses while we sat there for another 15 minutes. She finally came over and rudely offered another drink and soon after got a table. Everyone else who was working was extremely friendly and nice. The food was very good and was tasty pub fare. Overall we would come back here but hope we don't have the same bartender. She definitely dampened our evening, otherwise we would have given it 4 stars. read more

Sorely disappointed in the quality and presentation of the food. We love visiting Vermont because of the fabulous fresh and well prepared food and we thought a quick stop at the bar would not disappoint. The two bartenders were friendly and attentive. We ordered both the wings and asparagus as appetizers. The wings were greasy fried with very little taste. The asparagus appetizer had one piece of asparagus wrapped in prosciutto and was burnt. For dinner we had a chicken sandwich and supposedly a salad with cauliflower. There were three pieces of cold fried cauliflower on mixed greens. Definitely not worth the money or time. read more

Great room. Food is good. Service is terrible. Understaffed, ran out of bread. This is a very expensive resort, they should not have these problems. read more

Service was slow. Does not take reservations. Food was okay. Portion size average.

Came here at 5:30 and asked for a table. The guy told us "oh geez we're booked until 9 sorry." Then we said "ok let's go to the other place" (of theirs, at the other side of the hotel) and he said"oh they're booked too." Then we went into the bar a few minutes later and a different woman said "oh are you waiting for a table?" And we said no there are none. And she said "oh but one opened up." Then we got seated and literally there 5 tables open around us THE ENTIRE NIGHT. The place was basically dead. Don't know if the guy was racist (one of our party was the only nonwhite in the entire hotel) or against kids (we were with 3 kids) or they're just TOTALLY INCOMPETENT. At least the woman hostess was sensible. Food was great. Waiter great too. They just need to manage this place better. We almost left entirely to another place. And because they said initially they couldn't seat us, our kids ended up not being seated and had to eat in their rooms. Even as the entire place was basically empty the whole time we were there. My friend said the same thing happened to them last time they were here. Dumb. read more

Our favorite restaurant in Woodstock! Friendly waitstaff and great bartenders! Wonderful food! They don't take reservations, but if there is a wait, you can order a drink at the bar and take it to one of the many sitting areas- or better yet, the game room-- in the Inn. Try the cheese fondue! read more